11 Best Gastropubs near Lake Zurich

“​I stopped in here looking for a good burger with my son, wanting to catch up over a nice meal, and Zin Gastropub absolutely delivered.
​We had an amazing time from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious, the burgers were excellent, and the kids' meals were a hit. What really stood out, though, was the incredible service. Everyone in the restaurant was exceptionally kind, checking on us frequently to make sure we had everything we needed.

​Our waitress, Giedre, was phenomenal and went above and beyond to make our dinner special. I would highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for great food and top-tier hospitality in Lake Zurich. We will definitely be back!“

“My waiter was good and friendly. I sat in covered patio. I ordered a spring salad with shrimp. blackberries, grapefruit, candied pecans, arugula and berry vinaigrette and a side of Mac n cheese. The salad was missing the pecans but I forgot until I left, I thought something was missing. However, the shrimp was perfectly cooked. The ratio of shrimp to half portion was good. Mac N Cheese was ok. Noodles were undercooked and some still hard/crunchy edges and cheese sauce was just average and a bit gritty/thick. However, I was not expecting my meal to be served with plastic wrapped plastic utensils. a take home box for salad and a take home container for dining in. That was disappointing. the table of eight next to me was a bit shocked too to get their meals in to go cardboard containers.“

“Great place to end a day and start the weekend“

“I grew up in the northwest suburbs and spent many nights at Durty Nelly's before moving away for about 20 years. I'm happy to see that the spirit of the place is still alive and well at Durty Nellie’s, just steps from the Palatine Metra station.

Two staff members who really stood out were Jessie and Austin. Jessie was welcoming from the moment I arrived, made sure I knew about the specials, and created a great first impression.

Austin has the presence of someone who is helping shape the future of the business, professional, engaged, and visible around downtown Palatine.

The combination of friendly staff, strong drink and food specials, live entertainment, and a convenient location right off the train makes it easy to recommend.

If you're looking for a classic Irish pub atmosphere in the northwest suburbs, it's worth stopping in and checking out.“

“Everything is amazing, and we love the outdoor seating.“

“Reps is one of our favorite spots! The nachos and wings are amazing, and the food is always top-notch. The staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is great. Highly recommend it!“

“This restaurant is one of a kind. I love the decor, especially during a holiday. At the moment it's Valentines and Mardi Gras. The food is delicious. Be sure to check out the specials.“

“It's a convenient place to dine when staying at the hotel. The menu is very limited and provides your basic food distributor options. The ladies who were bartenders my first week there were great. On my return trip, there was a gent behind the bar, and he was not remotely close to as friendly or prompt as the ladies (one was in training-1st night) .“

“Great food and service! Really good people!“

“Food is always good as usual“

“Limited menu but very avant-garde.“