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1776 Restaurant, Crystal Lake, IL

1776 Restaurant

4.7
4.7
1777 Reviews
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
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 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (815) 356-1776
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 1,777 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Healthy

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
1776 Restaurant in Crystal Lake is praised for its gluten-free menu, "amazing staff," and "delicious food." Diners enjoy the "intimate ambiance" and "attentive service," with standout dishes like mushroom soup and prawn appetizer. Despite occasional service delays, the "seasonal menu" and "farm-to-table freshness" keep patrons returning.

1,777 Reviews
  1. damian

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is an acquired taste is the best way i can put it. Very earthy and sweet at the same time. The food is very posh and not common which is fine but if you are going to have some odd food you better have a staff that knows what the food is. When asking staff no-one knew what the dish was or how to describe it which turned into a blind pick and choose. From pasta that was strangely sweet to wild dry mushrooms tasting like buffalo wild wings. Mushroom soup was delicious but served in a espresso sized cup which was odd and tiny. You could barely fit your spoon in the dish. Parking is a challange and because at night the blinds are up people parking their cars shine their headlights right at you so make sure you sit facing away from windows. If you like odd food or earthy food it can be a treat but for someone looking for a nice restaurant to take out their significant other for a romantic dinner you might find yourself hitting up a drive through on the way home

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  2. Annette

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I do not like the 2 person tables or sitting right next to a 2 person table, totally ruins the experience

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  3. Kelly

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our go to place for special occasions love that they change the menu if they ever have coconut cake it’s a 100% must so delicious. Our server was fantastic helpful but not overbearing and the food was excellent.

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  4. Debbie

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great Brussels' sprout appetizer!!! And the scallops were cooked to perfection!! Out of this world! This was our first time at 1776, but it definitely won’t be our last!! ❤️

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  5. Dawn

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and the service were outstanding! Our waitress was attentive any very helpful with the menu choices. We were there on Valentine’s Day but didn’t feel rushed at all. The only negative was that the hostess was a bit rude.

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  6. Evan

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Usually am a huge fan of this restaurant and we gobble up the menu but the new menu was awful. Extremely meat heavy, many items we simply thought were disgusting after trying. For being an inherently gluten free restaurant that focused on a lot of meatless items, they seem to have forgotten that this is what alot of their customers came in the door for to begin with. Taking a long break in hopes they improve in the future.

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  7. Andrew

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first time dining at 1776. We were excited to try for two reasons. First the all gluten free menu was a huge draw due to allergies and secondly to have a fine dining experience in the suburbs. Generally it was a very nice experience but we found a few of the dishes we ordered came up a little short in flavor, and presentation with some odd choices in preparation. We will return and continue to explore the menu.

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  8. Jim

    Mexico City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was good. My wife liked her sole and my strip steak was very tasty with the horseradish sauce. I will definitely do back.

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  9. Lou

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner! Food and service were spot on. We really enjoyed it.

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  10. Lloyd

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good. The wine was outstanding and was recommended by the wine steward. Our server was wonderful. She was knowledgeable and very friendly. It was a very nice evening.

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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 1777 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    Crystal Lake
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • 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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