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1776 Restaurant, Crystal Lake, IL

1776 Restaurant

4.7
4.7
1747 Reviews
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Neighbourhood gem
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.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:30
  • Phone number
    (815) 356-1776
  • Website
    http://www.1776restaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We love to host you and your guests onsite or offsite. Please visit us here from more details here. Let us customize your event, email rhienna@1776restaurant.com or call us at 815.356.1776 for more details. <br /> <br />https://restaurant-1776.squarespace.com/menus-lists/
  • Private party facilities
    We can not accommodate a group larger than twelve guests. For a party larger than four guests please email rhienna@1776restaurant.com to see if we can accommodate your requests.
  • Location
    397 W Virginia St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
  • Area
    Crystal Lake
  • Cross Street
    Between McHenry Ave. and Dole Ave.
  • Parking details
    There is additional 1776 parking across the street on Washington Street.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

Menu

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What 1,747 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Healthy

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
1776 Restaurant is a standout choice for upscale dining with its farm-to-table approach and 100% gluten-free menu, accommodating all dietary needs. Guests rave about the "amazing service and incredible food," with highlights including the "delicious and beautifully crafted dishes" and an "extensive wine and whiskey list." The cozy ambiance and attentive staff make it perfect for special occasions.

1,747 Reviews

  1. Nick

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was fantastic. Had a friend in from out of town and we had a great time. The servers were great always there when ever we needed anything. The owner was our waitress and couldn’t have been more pleasant. Oh and by the way the food was delicious from appetizers to dessert. We are definitely going back.

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  2. Ralph

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Farm to table with the kitchen being totally gluten free. The mushroom soup was favorite. The food was really good, but the service was spread across to many tables to give us much attention.

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  3. Tim

    VIP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The mushroom soup is excellent. The spaetzle is the best I’ve ever had.

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  4. John

    Chicago

    26 reviews

    2.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    1776 has a strict reservation policy, yet it is quite lax in honoring reservations. We arrived on -time for our reservation but waited almost thirty minutes for our table. While the food was excellent, portions are small and service is slow.

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  5. Ron

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Kat was fantastic! Will ask of her again. Food great, service great, ambiance great!

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  6. Roxanne

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything from checking in to dessert far exceeded our expectations. The experience was memorable as was the delicious food. Our servers were very friendly and attentive throughout the evening. I cannot recommend this beautiful restaurant enough to those that are looking for quality dishes, amazing staff and peaceful dining setting. They also made our visit special as it was our sons birthday.

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  7. Tim

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, friendly staff, and reasonably priced. A great experience on our anniversary!

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  8. Natalie

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a lovely dinner. Everything was outstanding. The service, food and atmosphere. So welcoming. Went on Wednesday night when bottles of wine are 50% off what a value. Large selection of quality wines. We had the the special…bone in New York strip absolutely delicious. Made to Perfection and the perfect temperatures we requested. Server recommended a lovely wine and that complemented the steaks. Plan to return many times.

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  9. Paul

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ever since they remodeled, the noise level has dropped considerably. The service was great, with the only exception being that it took 45 minutes for our meal to be ready. However, everything was tasty and unique! The portions are small, but that just means that I don't make the mistake of overeating. Look forward to going back!

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  10. Marsha

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was expensive & very bland. Will not be going back.

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FAQs

1776 Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (815) 356-1776.

1776 Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1747 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for 1776 Restaurant

397 W Virginia St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between McHenry Ave. and Dole Ave.
  • Area
    Crystal Lake
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is additional 1776 parking across the street on Washington Street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.1776restaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (815) 356-1776
  • Catering
    We love to host you and your guests onsite or offsite. Please visit us here from more details here. Let us customize your event, email rhienna@1776restaurant.com or call us at 815.356.1776 for more details. <br /> <br />https://restaurant-1776.squarespace.com/menus-lists/
  • Private party facilities
    We can not accommodate a group larger than twelve guests. For a party larger than four guests please email rhienna@1776restaurant.com to see if we can accommodate your requests.
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