Galati&#x27;s Hideaway

This place has some of the best hamburgers in McHenry County! I've never been disappointed with…read moreeither the food or the service. I had the Kaboom Burger with cheddar cheese and crispy onion straws, seasoned with a great spicy kick--absolutely delicious. They also have a great drink selection whether you're in the mood for craft beer, cocktails, or soda. The seating is comfortable, and the outdoor patio is a great touch with plenty of extra space.

The best burgers here! I order mine gluten free without the bun, and then get a side salad to make…read moreit a burger salad. You can also get chicken with a salad but make sure to tell them no croutons. Unfortunately I could not have any of the fries bc they are coated in flour which sucks for those that have celiac. Would be awesome if they just had a few more options.

Inside

Bucket of Sliders and Fries

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Tipsy Goat Tavern

4.5(11 reviews)

0.8 mi

I had the occasion to have lunch here, and it was a little bit of an ordeal for the construction on…read moreRoute 14. But I was very happy with the food and the very friendly service and prices. The fried cheese curds were big hit, and the bacon cheeseburger was of great quality and size for the money. I would highly recommend this restaurant, and will definitely return for another great lunch.

My husband and I just went to the Tipsy Goat last weekend. It was his second time, my first. Right…read moreaway the bartender acknowledged us once we sat down and whipped up four drinks in record time. At first glance, it seems like a quaint little bar and that's it. But I was pleasantly surprised by the food too. I got the cheeseburger sliders which were really good. Moist, tasty, and the perfect size for a slider. I ordered fries on the side and wasn't expecting the portion size. They gave an entire basket of fries that easily could have fed the party of four adults I was there with. Crispy, flavorful, loved them. The cheese curds were also great, paired with a sauce recommended by the bartender. I wish I could remember what it was, definitely some type of sweet/salty almost teriyaki sauce. So, so good. I don't drink alcohol much so I can't comment on the drinks but everyone we were there with seemed to enjoy them. So much so, they ordered several. Great vibes here. They had the front window open for a beautiful sixty degree day. Music was on. Everyone there both staff and other customers were all really nice and we had a great time. Turns out our bartender was the owner of the bar and he was just fantastic. Attentive but not overly so. I'd recommend this place if you're looking for a great place for a drink and a bite to eat.

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Williams Street Tap

3.9(22 reviews)

Got some drinks from this Crystal Lake bar. It has a name that already tells you where to go…read more Williams Street Tap is a pretty basic looking bar full of local regulars. A place mainly for drinks. They seem to prefer cash so bring some of that. Chill atmosphere. It's pretty much a basic bar. There's the long bar on the side along with a few tables. Has the typical posters on the walls of the typical beers. You can also play a few slots. It's about $7 for a basic cocktail. They have a pretty okay amount of whiskey if nothing in particular that's anything special. Has a pretty typical layout of a dive bar around here. It's located in downtown close to the Metra station. This is usually a quiet bar even on the weekends.

Downtown Crystal Lake bar with a towny feel....Megan is an amazingly talented bartender that takes…read morecare of everyone. The rest of the bartenders are good at covering as well however most of the regulars go to Megan. If you want a regular bar without the high prices and attitude from other bars....this is the place to go!!

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Goal Line Sports Bar & Grill

3.5(100 reviews)

3.7 mi

Customer service food and ambience everything was great definitely come back when I am in arearead more

Pricey, pricey, pricey! At least for bar food…read more The drink specials were decent and there's a bunch of options for beer. We were here for a post-season celebration and we had the upstairs to ourselves. The service was great and attentive. The food was good, the standard greasy spoon you expect in a place like this. The vibe was loud, but not overwhelming, so the perfect environment to watch a game. I'll be back.

Upstairs.

Brady's Bleu Burger. You've never seen cheese bluer than this! Amazing!

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Food specials, side a.

Rookies All American Pub & Grill

3.0(25 reviews)

Checked out this Crystal Lake sports bar. It has about what one would expect. Rookies has a big bar…read morein the middle, surrounded by tables, and crap tons of memorabilia on walls. A great place for watching games. There's plenty of TVs tuned into every and any sport. Best thing here is the atmosphere. It's all about the sports. There's a lot to check out on the walls. Framed pictures. Signed jerseys, whatever. Also there's betting updates you can check out that are updated constantly. Lots of beers on tap. It's about $4 for a pint of PBR. There's a few craft beers too. Food is the expected burgers and pizzas. Some healthier options here too. It's about $15 for the Veggie Burger. This has a grilled chipotle black bean patty, topped with avocado, pepper jack which I left off, and pico de gallo, on a vegan pretzel bun, and comes with a side. Of course you can get greasy real burgers. There's also cheese curds, and there's ghost pepper curds at happy hours. Good place to hang out and watch games. It's located in downtown close to the Metra station. There's a few other locations that are pretty much the same thing.

What a great place…read more Food was wonderful (club sandwich & onion rings). The service was wonderful too. I have to say I wish I was in town longer so I could have enjoyed more food but Crystal Lake is sporting a lot of tasty places. Glad I came here and I can't wait to come back.

Bar

Greek salad

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Exterior

Sideouts Sports Tavern

3.4(131 reviews)

4.7 mi

This is a cool bar to see some music. Lots of space inside and out. Food was decent and portions…read morewere pretty big. Drinks were overpriced so I'd recommend sticking with cans or bottles probably. Our server was training someone and it took a little longer to make the rounds but we were busy gabbing, dancing, and imbibing.

This place has everything for a good time. Bar bands bowling volleyball and all the sports…read moreactivities you would want at a bar. Always a good time.

Open Bowl and Leagues year-round, including glow-in-the-dark bowling and bowing parties

Fall menu

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View from the upper deck

Fire Bar and Grill

3.6(223 reviews)

4.5 mi

Lauren and Leah had amazing service 10/10 would recommend . They went above and beyond my…read moreexpectations tonight. To anyone viewing, I would recommend this place and specifically these servers to help provide a good and grateful night

Good accept I did not like the cheese on my pasta and they never asked me if I wanted it or not but…read moreother they that they were good and nice and it was nice and they have TV's so yeah with lots different things on

Seating

Combo Kabobs Plate

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Crystal Lake Brewing

4.1(123 reviews)

I always wanted to visit here, I had no idea where we were headed and when we pulled up here, I was…read moretoo excited. Super clean brewery, very friendly staff. Amazing beer, have always loved Beach Blonde! But now also loving Main Beach. You can bring your own food, they have a taco truck outside that comes around but also lots of good options nearby to get food from. They have a large party space. Highly recommend this brewery, it is too nice!

Visited today to celebrate a birthday! What a cool space. They welcome pets and children. They…read morehave couches, hi tops and low top tables. Plenty of space to gather with friends. They put out dispensers of cold infused water to enjoy as well as popcorn and pretzels. It got very crowded shortly after we arrived and the place was hopping! A food truck arrived as we were leaving. It appears they have food trucks often. They allow you to bring in your own food and I saw many pizzas being brought in. They have many beer options that people in our group enjoyed. They gave you samples to taste before ordering which is nice. On nice days they have many tables outdoors in their patio. Will go back to check those out for sure!

"Too Much Cologne"

View of inside.

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View to outside.

Scorched Earth Brewing Company

4.3(119 reviews)

4.2 mi

Huge brewery with lots of space to dine in and a large party area. Lots of good beer to choose…read morefrom. Live music, music was good when I was there. Lots of cool decor to see. Good beer! Super friendly staff. Another recommendation if you are hitting up breweries in the area.

Scorched Earth is a solid local brewery that blends craft beer with a welcoming, laid-back…read moreatmosphere. The beer garden adds a great outdoor element, and the space is filled with fun games that keep the energy light and social. Friendly, attentive staff help tie the whole experience together, making it an easy place to settle in for a relaxed afternoon or evening with good beer and good company.

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Events!

Old Towne Hall

5.0(22 reviews)

Amazing catering job. Staff and chef were fabulous. The food was top notch. The best salmon I ever…read morehad. I would most definitely hire them for all my upcoming events.

I cannot say enough for how magical my day was thanks to Ingo and Sandra. I never wanted to leave…read morethe building whenever we had meeting leading up to our wedding day! I always felt so comfortable. If it was possible I would give them a lot more than 5 stars:) If you want my full opinion I'm gonna have to have a 12 course meal so explain how thankful and appreciative I am for them!