33 Best Sports Bars near Crystal Lake

“I had a Birthday party for my husband here. There were at the least 20 people. I can't tell you how wonderful Bryce our waiter/bartender was awesome! To be slammed with orders, all at once.....he was outstanding!“

“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.“

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

“Owner is super nice, came by and offered me a free taco from his food truck. Went ahead and gave it a try. Show some love if you ever see him around!“

“Hi. I would like to say thank you to Jacki at the Crystal lake location. She was so kind and showed empathy when I was there on Thursday 8/1/2024. It’s been a difficult week and my mom had passed away that morning. That was my first meal in about a week. She was so kind to pay for our meals. Thank you so much. I would like for that owner to know this and we will be returning back soon! 10/23/2024- we had Maya as our server today. She is also another wonderful asset to your team! Thank you for the Bingo night!“

“Benjamin Parada and I ate dinner at Wings Etc. tonight! We pulled up to the building and called the number listed clearly on the signs, with an employee's assistance our "take out" order was placed! Ben and I talked in the car just as we would have when we were inside the restaurant. However, sitting in the car and wearing a mask felt so much safer than being in the restaurant! Our food was out to our car very quickly. Wonderful delicious and amazing are words to describe the good wings! Date nights look so different with Covid but this was a super safe and fun date night!“

“Our waitress Madison was exceptional! We were there for my nieces pre birthday lunch and shopping. The waitress made her feel like a princess!! Thank you Madison for the above excellent service �“

“Food is soooo delicious and staff is super friendly. 10/10!“

“The staff is friendly and fast. the food is amazing. was expecting typical bar food.i ordered a quinoa salad with grilled chicken, apples and avocado, delicious. make sure to visit the back bar, bags and volleyballll. fun place great environment.“

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

“Food is Amazing, especially the All You Eat Fish Fry on Fridays. Our Waitress Kristine is Wonderful, Very Friendly, can't say enough about Her🫶🏽
I said they have Moderate Noise because there's a Live Music there as well. Awesome Place for You and Your Family🙌🏽
We took Our Young Adults there after their Basketball Games and they loved it as Well🥰

Will Post Photo another time🙌🏽“

“First time here and Bree our waitress was great and especially beautiful. The service was good“

“Oh my gosh. I’ve been a customer at offsides for years and I just have to leave a much delayed review. Service is always amazing and consistent.
I’ve ate off there menu many many times and was always impressed with the small exquisite touches to their different sauces and different cooking methods and today I ate their ribs for the first time which are featured on Saturdays as the Saturday special slow cooked ribs that are accompanied with either a soup or salad a choice of fries which are potato wedges or tater tots and the ribs are offered with their amazing barbecue sauce or their Jack Daniels sauce today I had their barbecue sauce and let me tell you hints of honey and molasses with touches of brown sugar. That’ll make you think that you’re in a place that deserves an award-winning slow cooked rib off of some type of competition absolutely amazing completely 100% recommend the one and only Offsides sports bar and grill if you’re looking for a place to feel at home and a place to taste some of the of the most wonderfully influenced options on a menu. Come to offsides sports bar and grill. 5 plus stars“

“Had an amazing birthday party in the upstairs room. We had the taco buffet and it was delicious! Service was excellent and everything looked beautiful. They let us come in early to decorate and we were able to play our own music. I would recommend highly for a special occasion!“

“Great experience! Stephanie got our football team a reservation for after our game and our servers Joey and Kori were on top of getting our party of 35 all our food and drinks. We have football and lacrosse events frequently and will definitely be back!“

“Hi. I would like to say thank you to Jacki at the Crystal lake location. She was so kind and showed empathy when I was there on Thursday 8/1/2024. It’s been a difficult week and my mom had passed away that morning. That was my first meal in about a week. She was so kind to pay for our meals. Thank you so much. I would like for that owner to know this and we will be returning back soon! 10/23/2024- we had Maya as our server today. She is also another wonderful asset to your team! Thank you for the Bingo night!“

“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!“

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

“Everything was great from service to food. It was our first time there and we definitely will be back.“

“the foid was good the bartenders friendly, on the spot and gave service with a smile! band was great! dance floor tight tho.“

“delicious, aromatic, yummy, flavorful, appetizing, mouth-watering, luscious, tender, and scrumptious.
I like the wings And Good sercvice and Every time order Ready and All clean Store
Good Employee One time missing my Iteam And just Employee Credit back and Extra Fries His givt to me
I like location any time my order reday and no complain“

“Best place to go for family fun time!! People were friendly!! Recommend!!“

“Beautiful bartender Lindsay and Christina and Tracy great drinks great service awesome karaoke every Friday.“

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

“Rosatti is so good!!! They have something for everyone! One of the best gluten-free pizzas I have ever had! Great service and atmosphere“

“Broken Oar is always a great time, especially on a summer Saturday afternoon. The atmosphere is lively, the crowd is fun, and the staff is consistently friendly and attentive.

We came by boat just to grab a few drinks and appetizers. Everything was good, but the churro fries were the standout of the day—absolutely worth ordering and highly recommended.

My only complaint is the docking situation. Getting from the docks to the restaurant requires walking through muddy, sandy terrain, which isn't ideal. More importantly, the docks sit very high above the water, and the exposed metal underneath ended up scratching our boat. If you have a typical recreational boat, I'd honestly think twice about arriving by water, as there's a real risk of cosmetic damage.

Despite that, the food, drinks, service, and overall atmosphere keep us coming back. We'll definitely be back—just probably by car next time.“

“Always a great time! Good music good service and have made some of my bestest friends here ❤️“

“The Friday night AYCE fish fry was excellent“

“The food is amazing! Reminds me of my Grandma's home cooking! The portions are worth the $!“

“Great people great service“

“Rosati’s Pizza never disappoints. The slices are always fresh, hot, and full of flavor. The crust has the perfect crisp, and the sauce has just the right amount of tang. The people here are genuinely friendly and make you feel welcome every time you walk in. Service is quick. Definitely one of my go-to spots when I’m craving a good slice. Highly recommend!“

“Okay NEVER been here before ... and what a charm of a place!!!
Dog friendly, GREAT food (Chicken Tenders TO DIE FOR!!! Yes as good as Village Tavern's!!! ) and bartender service above and beyond!!! Tyler was adorably informative and very attentive! Thank you ~ I'll be back!!!
Tara Sears“