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A photo of Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Algonquin, IL restaurant
1. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Algonquin, IL
4.7
Exceptional(1169)
Price: Moderate
• American • Algonquin
Booked 104 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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2. The Village Vintner
4.3
Awesome(308)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Algonquin
Booked 4 times today
We invite you to experience a casual dining atmosphere with an elegant selection of food, handcrafted wine & house brew. We proudly feature a wood fired pizza oven, which allows us to offer you gourmet pizza, delectable flatbreads, tender smoky ribs, and many other mouthwatering wood fired entrees. When you arrive, both a full service bar and separate wine & beer tasting bar await you. Try some of our handcrafted wines or beer while you enjoy a tempting appetizer at our tasting bar. Don’t forget to ask about our Wine & Mug Club membership options, too!
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3. 1776 Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1759)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • Crystal Lake
Booked 5 times today
1776 Restaurant is a hot spot for a fun dining experience. Reviewers rave about the 'outstanding cuisine' and 'delicious drinks', with one saying 'the food is always extraordinary'. The atmosphere is a hit too, with one reviewer stating it's 'beautifully ambiance'. The staff are 'attentive' and the 'wine selection is great'. The restaurant even has a 'modernized decor' with 'inconspicuous sound absorbing tiles'. It's not just about the food, but also the unique dining experience.
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4. Moretti's - Elgin
4.2
Awesome(175)
Price: Moderate
• American • Elgin
Booked 3 times today
Moretti's is Pizza and So Much More!Based in classic Italian and American cuisine with modern innovations, Moretti's menu features award winning thin crust and Chicago-style deep dish pizza with more than 20 different toppings, house made meatballs and freshly sliced Italian Beef, "Mile High Lasagna," with homemade layers of fresh pasta, marinara and four cheeses, unique pasta specialties and numerous chef-inspired daily specials. The menu also includes chicken, burgers, sandwiches, appetizers, signature salads, grilled specialties and more. There are dedicated Vegan and Gluten Free Menus, as well as keto and vegetarian selections.Moretti's Pizza was voted "Best of the Best" in the Chicago areas biggest diners' poll - Daily Herald "Best of the Best." Moretti's offers dine-in, takeout and Moretti's in-house "Faster, Hotter, Happier" delivery team, as well as full service off-site catering and hosted events at the restaurant in private rooms, with complete event planni
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5. Red Lobster - West Dundee
4.3
Awesome(32)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • West Dundee
Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.
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6. Lou Malnati's - Lakewood
4.7
Exceptional(18)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • McHenry
Booked 1 time today
There’s nothing quite like legendary deep dish pizza from Lou Malnati’s. Located 8415 Redtail Drive in Lakewood, our full-service restaurant and bar also features outdoor seating during warmer months. With a rustic design that pays homage to the agricultural history of the area, our location at 8515 Redtail Drive in Lakewood features a full-service restaurant, bar, outdoor seating in warmer months and private event space for up to 100 people. Enjoy Legendary Chicago Deep Dish and thin crust at the place that’s been perfecting it for 50+ years at Lou Malnati’s.
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7. White Castle - Algonquin
3.3
Good(13)
Price: Moderate
• American • McHenry
Fine dining is back at White Castle this Valentine’s Day and craviiiier than ever! From steamy Sliders to decadent desserts you’re guaranteed to impress that special someone (or crew) you love so much! So step up your game and dine with us a la carte or dig into The Love Clutch Collection full of delicious delights. Give the special Cravers in your life the royal treatment at White Castle on February 14th. Because everyone wants to hear those three little words: We’re. Getting. Sliders. P.S. Here are a few lines to help set the mood—FREE OF CHARGE: I only have fries for you Mozzstix & chill? You’re my crave-orite I’d put a Chicken Ring on it
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8. Region
4.8
Exceptional(2645)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Barrington
Booked 28 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.
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9. Pinstripes - South Barrington
4.6
Exceptional(475)
Price: Moderate
• American • South Barrington
Pinstripes: Where Sophisticated Fun Meets Exquisite Dining. With over 30,000 square feet of entertainment space, indulge in scratch-made Italian-American cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and a robust wine list. Enjoy our weekday happy hour from 3-6pm, or don't miss our famous bottomless brunch buffet on weekends. Experience modern bowling and bocce with full-service dining and entertainment options. Perfect for corporate gatherings, celebrations, or family events, our versatile spaces accommodate parties of 20 to 1000 guests. Book your unforgettable experience today!
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10. Mago Grill & Cantina - South Barrington
4.5
Awesome(1649)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • South Barrington
Booked 16 times today
Patio seating is available! We have heaters available to create a comfortable dining experience.Mago Grill is a modern twist on everyday dining featuring a delicious menu of authentic Mexican and Latin dishes created by chef Juan Luis Gonzalez. Open for lunch and dinner daily, 7 days a week. Family friendly dining, great for groups, too!
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  • Jennifer
    Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Cooper's Hawk is always fantastic and last night did not disappoint. We went to celebrate our anniversary and they brought us their sparkling wine right away; so good. We had the bruschetta first and then my husband had the pretzel crusted pork chops and I had the chicken Madeira. Both entrees were amazing! The bruschetta was delicious as well! They were very busy but our service never suffered. Definitely will be back.
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    Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Algonquin, ILPrice: Moderate• American• Algonquin
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    4.7
  • Brian
    Chicago / Illinois •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Excellent date night. Perfect wine pairing with dinner. Food was great, and the best peanut butter dessert we had ever had to cap it off. Josh was great as well, strongly recommend!
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    1776 RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Crystal Lake
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    4.7
  • taylor
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 12 Jan 2025
    We have a wonderful experience celebrating my grandmas 93 birthday. There were several other large parties and our waiter went out of his way to make sure we knew that, but assure us of our importance and his promptness.
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    Moretti's - ElginPrice: Moderate• American• Elgin
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    4.2
  • KennethVIP
    Chicago / Illinois •30 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 29 Dec 2024
    The Chicken Bacon Jam pizza was good, not great. The Burrata (sp?) cheese was dolloped on and covered the chicken and jam, obliterating the flavors of those two. I love their pizza crust. Service was a little slow, but VV seems to be chronically understaffed. However, the staff is long term, so we have gotten to know them and enjoy their service. I am a Wine Club member, so the meal is usually quite reasonable.
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    The Village VintnerPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Algonquin
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    4.3
  • OpenTable Diner
    Chicago / Illinois •14 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 1 Sept 2023
    Busy time past 1 pm. Been there frequently but service slower than usual this time. Usual Favorite shrimp skewer was served overcook and lukewarm and was disappointing. Shrimp scampi, coconut shrimp, dragon shrimp served hot and it was satisfying experience. Too bad they have no shrimp Rangoon.
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    Red Lobster - West DundeePrice: Moderate• Seafood• West Dundee
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    4.3

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