Crystal Lake Brewing - (Near Crystal Lake, IL)

Tom Harmon This is a WOW!!!! Please come to this amazing place!!! They are one of the best! First thing we were greeted just when we stepped out of the truck. They have a drive that takes you down to the restaurant which is on the waterfront!!! Then walked in and immediately we were greeted!!! Had a great host, everything perfect... Food I had the pulled pork with fries and my wife had the fish tacos and sweet potato fries. O the flavors!!! Even the sweet potato fries were best ever. Then to finish off the meal was a great cheesecake... Im hooked! Were hooked....

Frank H We’ve been here multiple times as we live a few minutes away but this past Friday was the worst. As we walk in, the young lady at the door was as bland as plain toast…no smile, no small talk, not very inviting. Then our server, PM S?, also with zero personality. While he was mildly attentive, he seemed totally uninterested in ensuring we had what we needed and were enjoying our night. Also with no smile, no “how’s your evening” zero. While I get it, not everyone is the same and should care about everything, you would hope that staff that are the front line of your business would be on there game. Then the food - smash burger was good, sweet potato fries COLD…literally like they had been sitting on a plate for 15 minutes until burger & fish were done. Wife’s fish - we seriously think they just put the cod in the pan and over cooked it and added NOTHING for flavor! NOTHING! We saw other servers interacting with their patrons and giggling, smiling but not our table. I suppose everyone has an off day but really? We love the typical atmosphere there which is why we will go back but management should maybe keep an eye out on their workers to ensure they are somewhat engaging with their customers and not all pouty….that’s what customers are looking for!

Aaron Love the atmosphere and the people. Small town hospitality. Nice comfort food menu too!

Sarah B Awesome and amazing food and friendly service. Was a great all night can eat Sunday. Very delicious

Emilee Vicars Stopped by on a road trip. Very friendly staff. Great food and fair prices. The BBQ eggrolls were our favorite. The ribs were so tender they fell off the bone. The ribs were another favorite with a unique flavor - Loved the rub!

Scott Thomas Great place, very comfortable.Ham and Beans were fantastic and the service was awesome.