33 Best Bar & Grill near Crystal Lake

“Wasn’t sure what to expect for a place just off the side of the road- but I was pleasantly surprised. This place has the largest variety of whiskey in the area. Highly recommend it for a night cap or just a drink with your SO. The staff is very friendly, as are the patrons. They also have a wall for gaming- if you enjoy gaming- and plenty of televisions.“

“We were in the area after visiting the Trading Post, we noticed the sign for fish fry on Fridays, stopped in around 1pm and was warmly greeted by the bartender, a lot of regulars were inside but she did not ignore us and took our drink and then our fish order. Food came quickly and was delicious! I had the fish tacos. We really felt welcomed and we were satisfied with the whole experience.“

“love this place. great service and drinks. the food is well priced and delicious“

“I was there for a fundraiser last night. The food was really good, especially your salsa! Our server was attentive and kept track of our large group really well. We hadn't been there for a long time but will definitely be back again! Thank you so much.“

“I've ordered here and have sat in. I recommend sitting in over ordering online because the take out portions for sides is ridiculous. Not once, but three times I tried ordering wings with fries and the amount of fries I got were about 15 average each time. That ridiculous. That's why it's a 3 star for service.

Eating in, love the food, love the bar deals, and really enjoy the interior of this location. There is a divider in the middle to separate families dining in and people hanging at the bar. Regardless, everyone is friendly and inviting.

The wings are average, but the sauces are fantastic! I was also surprised by how good the nachos were.

Don't order out with fries, but do sit in!“

“Literally the best theme brunches!!! So much fun with great food!“

“I came here with a couple friends about a month ago on a Tuesday night and it happened to be their trivia night. And we ended up joining in on the fun.

The place is huge! The main room has a long bar and was full. We were seated in a room across from the bar. It was also huge and I think they occasionally had live music in that room. Our server was attentive and was constantly refilling our drinks. However, once we finished eating, we never saw our server again. Not even to to fill up water. As soon as the trivia ended, our server resurfaced and hovered while we settled our bill. Weird, right?

We were seated in a booth. Just three of us. It could have easily held six people.

So, someone comes by and says we're playing trivia. It's on the app and he shows us the app and tells us how to set it up.

This is all before we order drinks. It's all about the trivia. I have no idea where the other teams were as the place was ginormous.

We were there for our burger club. Between the three of us, we ordered the Tavern burger and the 'Merica burger. They were cooked very well, very flavorful. The buns held up, cheese melted well and fries crispy, but not too crispy. Everything was good...

Except that damn trivia game. It took forever. A simple trivia game that should have last maybe 45 minutes dragged on for nearly two hours. It was insane how slow it was. And no one wanted to leave? And I have no idea why as the prize was like a $25 gift card. It was lame.

I'll definitely return to try some of their other food, but I'll avoid their damn trivia night.“

“If you want a romantic date night, this isn't it. But if you want some of the best pizza in Illinois, huge burgers, great prices and friendly staff then give them a shot. You will never regret getting a pizza here I can promise you that. Been around forever, picnic tables outside by the Fox River and a great spot to relax along nw hwy. Love the Dead End“

“Great little place to hang out and grab a burger and chat with local folks“

“First time customers. Had the southwest chicken sandwich it was great! While we were there they started singo. We decided to stay and play and had a lot of fun! Everyone was very nice and the bartender was very attentive! Prices were very reasonable and comparable to other places. I saw other reviews about the pricing being outrageous and I didn't think they were any higher priced than any other bar and grill. There are plenty others that are higher priced and for smaller portions. Perhaps those people don't frequent the grocery store! Also noticed that there were small games there to play which is nice for people that have kids while they are waiting for their food! Would definitely go back again!“

“Thank you Carrie and Sue for serving us and thank you! Freddy for the free raffles and the dollar tacos for the Bears game on Sundays. All their food is outstanding. Highly recommend trying them out, especially their fish fry on Friday nights.“

“If you want to sit by the water and enjoy a nice night out and great snack food (Italian Beef bites) and burgers, I recommend The Longshot. Go see Lisa on Friday night and tell her Krista and Lori sent you!“

“I love Pub 47!! the staff is extremely friendly and professional. the make you feel like you are a regular even if it is your first visit. Every visit has been wonderful. The food portions are great and the pricing is fair. 10 out if 10 stars.“

“Good pizza and bartender Mickey was nice. Hope to return soon.“

“Place is an amazing place to get food and have a drink. The bartenders and staff are super friendly!“

“Excellent staff, wonderful drinks, games to play, and a fun atmosphere. Able to accommodate a very large event comfortably - Definitely recommend!“

“Great place to eat on the water. Love the screened in dining on the upper patio. Exceptional decorations during holidays! They know how to have a good time. Food was delicious. I ordered the renegade burger and tots. The best burger I've had in a long time. The tots were fresh and deep fried; didn't taste like freezer burn!“

“They went above and beyond to make our cocktails (Dark and Stormy) when they were out of ginger beer...they went to a neighboring bar and got some! the ceviche was great too!“

“The atmosphere is great, the food is amazing will be back for sure. I met the owner super cool guy and the bartender remembered my name! They are starting to have more music events which I'm very excited about.“

“If you haven't tried this place, I strongly recommend it. The DAILY specials are EXCELLENT. The Chopped Salad is so gooood. Staff is friendly. An overall 5-star experience.“

“Good service and latín música“

“one of my favorite bars ! awesome staff , food, drinks, entertainment, even events !“

“Best bar pizza in town, loaded with toppings and cooked to perfection! Always a great time due to the great environment.“

“Wow, just WOW. Words cannot begin to describe just how pleased I am with my dining experience. Friendly staff, great food, and amazing atmosphere are just some of the things that contributed to my unforgettable experience. Not only was there little to no wait time, the workers were very patient and kind towards me while I was ordering my food. After receiving my food, the least I can say is that I was simply blown away. The portion sizes are immaculate and the flavors are unlike anything I’ve had before. I will definitely be returning here for my future meals and I can’t recommend it to others enough.“

“The best. Niko keep doing what you’re doing and ignore the haters…“

“Love the atmosphere and all the bartenders. Every single bartender is the best. Love Shylbin, India and especially Maria ! Highly recommend“

“love this place eeverything about it“

“We love Mixteca. Best margaritas hands down! Great selection of authentic Mexican food and even non traditional dishes to choose from.“

“The Friday night AYCE fish fry was excellent“

“We celebrated my fiancee's 30th surprise birthday at Bikini! They helped us set everything up perfectly for the surprise and we had a great time! Lots of fun for everyone with all the games and great pricing on drinks! We usually go for a night out and would definitely recommend Bikini for any party!“

“Just picked a random restaurant while moving our college kid into his apartment. Had no idea but the food was fantastic and Rhonda our server was fabulous!!! We are all looking forward to the next time we are in town and my college kid can’t wait to bring friends!“

“This was our second time there, and love the food we had both times.“