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Food - 1776 Restaurant, Crystal Lake, IL

1776 Restaurant

4.6 (2011)
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table
397 W Virginia St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

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1776 Restaurant

4.6
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table
Crystal Lake

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
  • Gluten-free-friendly
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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jill Vedda
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at 1776 Restaurant.

4.6

4.6
(2011)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Healthy

  • Northwest Suburbs

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
1776 Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients and a completely gluten-free menu. Guests praise the "amazing service and food," "wonderful atmosphere," and "attentive, friendly staff." The "exceptional" dishes, especially the filet and duck, are crafted with creativity. It's a must-visit for those seeking a unique, farm-to-table experience.
2,011 Reviews
  1. Nick

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked a dinner for my parents anniversary and they loved it. My mom has a gluten allergy and she said it was such a treat to be able to eat anything she wanted on the menu and not worry about cross contamination.

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  2. Wendy

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service with friendly and attentive staff. Food is always fresh and portioned well. Special occasions, like a birthday, are acknowledged sweetly without embarrassing hoopla.

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  3. Mary

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you want amazing food served by professional staff in a lovely restaurant, 1776 is THE place to go!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Delicious house salad and special salad (arugula salad), walleye and duck breast dishes. The brownie with Julie Ann’s frozen custard was a perfect ending. We sat outside. It was 60 degrees. Very comfortable with

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  5. Patricia Gold

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the food! Everything tasted great! Definitely will be going back soon!!!

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  6. Amy

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good. Celebrated our anniversary and it was $296 and some change. 5 drinks $80. Old fashioned were made perfect. We indicated special celebration and the wait staff didnt acknowledge. Not sure why they ask this. Food was good, could have been hotter. My husband's potatoes were cold. We did order a 3rd meal to take home which was pork schnitzel. Def. Average on that meal. The two steaks were delightful, soup, seasonal salad, and butterscotch brulee all yummy. Would not order fritters again. Loud crowd came in and they were quite disruptful. Not the restaurants fault! Would go again.

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  7. Tom

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful as always, the Bevartte steal was to die for,!

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  8. John

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 14, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Dinner!!! Heather was our server and she was amazing. The whole vibe of the restaurant was nice and the food was delicious. If you haven’t been worth a try. Go on a Wednesday when some of the wine bottles are half off! And the s’mores dessert was very yummy!

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  9. Ken Gold

    Chicago10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 11, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the to-go places if you have gluten dietary concerns

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  10. Norma Gold

    Chicago57 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved all the food we ordered, including the gluten free bread. We were so pleased, that we will return.

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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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jill Vedda
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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

FAQs

Yes, 1776 is frequently chosen for special evenings: guests report successful first dates and anniversaries, and the restaurant’s quiet, intimate dining and extensive wine list support a romantic night out.

At 1776 Restaurant, aim for the first seating in the early evening (around 4–5 PM) for a comfortably calm meal, reviewers note the room is relaxed early, while by 6:30 “the place was rocking.”

Yes, 1776 is welcoming to families: reviewers mention a kids menu and crayons, and staff who brought a toddler’s food early, making it easy to dine with little ones.

Yes, 1776 expands seating outdoors in summer and guests report sitting on the patio/outdoor area, making it an option for al fresco dining.

Guests frequently describe portions as generous, several reviews note abundant mains and desserts (like the s’more pie) large enough to take home.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, neat clothing is appropriate; diners at 1776 range from casual to slightly dressy, so come as you feel comfortable.

1776 feels warm, intimate, and welcoming, a cozy bar and a beautiful dining room set a relaxed tone, though the space can grow lively during peak dinner service and the brick walls sometimes make it a bit louder.

Wednesdays are a standout, guests praise the restaurant’s Wine Wednesdays, and reviewers note a half-price wine special that makes midweek dining especially appealing.

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1776 Restaurant

4.6
$31 to $50
Farm-to-table
Crystal Lake

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 10 times today
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