Best Date Night Restaurants in Crystal Lake

9 restaurants available nearby

1. 1776 Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1751)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Crystal Lake

Booked 16 times today

We’re a farm-to-table restaurant that’s redefining what fine dining means. We work with local vendors and farmers to find the freshest, locally sourced ingredients. We understand the challenges of finding high-quality options that unique, vegan or allergy-friendly, especially since the owner has Celiac Disease herself, among other dietary restrictions. Our kitchen creates fresh food from scratch every day and can customize to your needs, so we’ve got you covered. Plus, we're the only restaurant in McHenry County to have received Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence, and our expert staff can help you choose the perfect pairing.For us, fine dining is more than the very best in food, service and atmosphere. It’s a conversation and a connection to others. We believe everyone deserves good food so we’ve started a movement to do just that.****ANY RESERVATION REQUESTS FOR PARTIES OVER 4 GUESTS PLEASE CONTACT RHIENNA@1776RESTAURANT.COM OR CALL DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS W-SAT.

2. Vine and Plate

4.7

Exceptional(72)

Price: Moderate

• American • Crystal Lake

Booked 5 times today

At Vine & Plate, we serve globally inspired plates and wine from around the world. We believe that good wine and good food bring people together, creating the moments that life is all about.

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3. Crystal Lake Junction

4.2

Awesome(36)

Price: Moderate

• American • Crystal Lake

Booked 3 times today

OUR FOCUS IS TO PROVIDE A PLEASANT LOCAL SOCIAL SCENE.WE AIM TO OFFER AN ECLECTIC AND DIVERSE MENU, COOL DRINKS, AND FRIENDLYSERVICE IN A RELAXED, AND FUN ATMOSPHERE.MOCKTAILS, COCKTAILS, EXPRESSO COFFEES, BEERS, PARISIAN ROSÉ WINES, SPRITZERSRED, BLENDS AND WHITE WINES ALIKE. REGULAR MILSHAKES OR SPECIALTY MILKSHAKESFOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS, AND THEN BOOZY MILKSHAKES TOO FOR THE MOREADVENTUROUS,JUNCTION CLASSICS LIKE BEER CAN MEDITERANEAN CHICKEN OR A FABULOUSSELECTION OF WACKY GRILLED CHEESES OR FLAVORFUL BOWLS,NOT EXCLUDING OUR STACKED SMASHBURGERS, aND ORIGINAL RECIPE SEAFOOD SECTION WE TRY TO COVER ALL THE BASES. WE ALSO HAVE VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN MENU.ALL OUR EXTENSIVE LIST IS ORIGINAL RECIPES AND EACH ONE TASTES AND LOOKSAMAZING, JUST CHECK OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES TOO.WE ARE OPEN AT 6:30AM FOR THE TRAIN GOERS FOR BREAKFAST SANDWICHES ANDHOME-MADE MUFFINS AND PASTRIES

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4. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Algonquin, IL

4.7

Exceptional(1145)

Price: Moderate

• American • Algonquin

Booked 137 times today

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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5. Mockingbird Bar + Garden

4.8

Exceptional(176)

Price: Moderate

• Farm-to-table • East Dundee

Booked 9 times today

Healthy Food with a Stylish FlairMockingbird Bar + Garden is a food and drink focused gathering place in a lively, convivial setting, stylishly designed to create memorable experiences. Inspired by our desire to serve and create a sense of community we offer the perfect mix of locally sourced healthy food all cooked from our wood-fired oven. Our incredible cocktails, local beer and coffee bar combined with our events will certainly make you a regular. Al fresco dining available either in our garden, patio, or around the firepit.

6. Region

4.8

Exceptional(2636)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Barrington

Booked 48 times today

A true neighborhood favorite and highly desired dining destination outside of the city of Chicago. Utilizing the diverse culinary bounty of this great nation, we aim to exceed your gastronomic expectations every visit.

7. PL8 Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1046)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Barrington

Booked 1 time today

The exciting, new restaurant in Barrington. The yin and yang of food and ambiance creating a whole new trend in Asian cuisine. pl8 offers a fresh, imaginative menu of classic Chinese cuisine side by side with Japanese kitchen creations and sushi. pl8 is where you will find a chic city restaurant located in the suburbs. Where you'll find superd et unpretentious service. A menu that is sweet and savory. Classic dished with a smart twist that are 'simply Asian'. We can't wait for you to experience the best of Asian cuisine coming together on one pl8.

8. bleuroot

4.4

Awesome(450)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • West Dundee

Booked 6 times today

Welcome to Bleuroot!Farm to Table restaurant located in Downtown West Dundee. We are open for lunch Thursday-Saturday and dinner Wednesday-Saturday!

9. Plum Garden

4.9

Exceptional(99)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • McHenry

Booked 3 times today

Modern Chinese cooking with authentic roots. Founded in 1965 by our Grandmother and Founder Connie Moy, Plum Garden has been proudly serving the McHenry County Community for over 56 years. Our dedication to Quality and Community has always been and will always be our focus. We still honor our grandmother's recipes to this day as we handroll roll our award winning egg rolls each and every morning. All of our sauces are homemade, all of our proteins are processed by hand daily and we refuse to settle for anything less. At Plum Garden, our portion sizes comfortably feed the families that have been supporting us since 1965, and we wouldn't have it any other way. We offer Dine In / Carry Out / Delivery. Our Dining Room boasts a tasteful blend of authentic antique and modern decor.

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RichaVIP
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Everything was exceptional except for the browned butter farfalle dish which tasted like burnt meat or the pan the butter was cooked on. Was unpleasant but the server took it off our bill which was nice of him.
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laura
Chicago / Illinois •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We love Beatrix. Today I met a friend for lunch. We had a great server that gave us time to catch up before ordering. We ordered the pistachio crusted white fish which was very tasty.
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4.0
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Service was outstanding! Food was ok. Shrimp dish tasted like chemical maybe due to fire on it? Not great.
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VIOLIPrice: Moderate• Greek• Oakbrook Terrace
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4.6
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Paul
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
It's a must in Crystal Lake!...Quiet, friendly, excellent menu and presentation.. love the Martini glasses!😉
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1776 RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Crystal Lake
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4.7
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Richard
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 Dec 2024
First time dining at Vine and Plate. Food was excellent and paired nicely with wine (they have a nice list). Service (Amber) was knowledgeable and enjoyable to have serve. We will go there again.
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Vine and PlatePrice: Moderate• American• Crystal Lake
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Best Date Night Restaurants in Crystal Lake

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9 restaurants available nearby

1. 1776 Restaurant

2. Vine and Plate

3. Crystal Lake Junction

4. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Algonquin, IL

5. Mockingbird Bar + Garden

6. Region

7. PL8 Restaurant

8. bleuroot

9. Plum Garden

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