Restaurants near Illinois Railway Museum

62 restaurants available nearby

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1. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Algonquin, IL

4.7

Exceptional(1149)

Price: Moderate

• American • Algonquin

Booked 163 times today

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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2. Lou Malnati's - Lakewood

4.6

Exceptional(18)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • McHenry

Booked 2 times today

There’s nothing quite like legendary deep dish pizza from Lou Malnati’s. Located 8415 Redtail Drive in Lakewood, our full-service restaurant and bar also features outdoor seating during warmer months. With a rustic design that pays homage to the agricultural history of the area, our location at 8515 Redtail Drive in Lakewood features a full-service restaurant, bar, outdoor seating in warmer months and private event space for up to 100 people. Enjoy Legendary Chicago Deep Dish and thin crust at the place that’s been perfecting it for 50+ years at Lou Malnati’s.

3. 1776 Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1751)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Crystal Lake

Booked 25 times today

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.

4. Vine and Plate

4.7

Exceptional(72)

Price: Moderate

• American • Crystal Lake

Booked 9 times today

At Vine & Plate, we serve globally inspired plates and wine from around the world. We believe that good wine and good food bring people together, creating the moments that life is all about.

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5. The ANNEX Restaurant & Lounge

4.9

Exceptional(17)

Price: Expensive

• American • Algonquin

Booked 4 times today

Our goal is to bring elevated small plates, steaks, seafood, chops, chicken, pasta dishes, sandwiches, soups and cocktails to the town of Lake in the Hills, IL!Feeling lucky? We also have a private gaming lounge on site for you to enjoy!

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6. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - South Barrington, IL

4.7

Exceptional(8510)

Price: Moderate

• American • South Barrington

Booked 98 times today

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7. The Village Vintner

4.3

Awesome(307)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Algonquin

Booked 5 times today

We invite you to experience a casual dining atmosphere with an elegant selection of food, handcrafted wine & house brew. We proudly feature a wood fired pizza oven, which allows us to offer you gourmet pizza, delectable flatbreads, tender smoky ribs, and many other mouthwatering wood fired entrees. When you arrive, both a full service bar and separate wine & beer tasting bar await you. Try some of our handcrafted wines or beer while you enjoy a tempting appetizer at our tasting bar. Don’t forget to ask about our Wine & Mug Club membership options, too!

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8. Moretti's - Lake In The Hills

4.4

Awesome(56)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Algonquin

Booked 1 time today

Moretti's is Pizza and So Much More!Based in classic Italian and American cuisine with modern innovations, Moretti's menu features award winning thin crust and Chicago-style deep dish pizza with more than 20 different toppings, house made meatballs and freshly sliced Italian Beef, "Mile High Lasagna," with homemade layers of fresh pasta, marinara and four cheeses, unique pasta specialties and numerous chef-inspired daily specials. The menu also includes chicken, burgers, sandwiches, appetizers, signature salads, grilled specialties and more. There are dedicated Vegan and Gluten Free Menus, as well as keto and vegetarian selections.Moretti's Pizza was voted "Best of the Best" in the Chicago areas biggest diners' poll - Daily Herald "Best of the Best." Moretti's offers dine-in, takeout and Moretti's in-house "Faster, Hotter, Happier" delivery team, as well as full service off-site catering and hosted events at the restaurant in private rooms, with complete event planni

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9. Crystal Lake Junction

4.2

Awesome(36)

Price: Moderate

• American • Crystal Lake

Booked 4 times today

OUR FOCUS IS TO PROVIDE A PLEASANT LOCAL SOCIAL SCENE.WE AIM TO OFFER AN ECLECTIC AND DIVERSE MENU, COOL DRINKS, AND FRIENDLYSERVICE IN A RELAXED, AND FUN ATMOSPHERE.MOCKTAILS, COCKTAILS, EXPRESSO COFFEES, BEERS, PARISIAN ROSÉ WINES, SPRITZERSRED, BLENDS AND WHITE WINES ALIKE. REGULAR MILSHAKES OR SPECIALTY MILKSHAKESFOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS, AND THEN BOOZY MILKSHAKES TOO FOR THE MOREADVENTUROUS,JUNCTION CLASSICS LIKE BEER CAN MEDITERANEAN CHICKEN OR A FABULOUSSELECTION OF WACKY GRILLED CHEESES OR FLAVORFUL BOWLS,NOT EXCLUDING OUR STACKED SMASHBURGERS, aND ORIGINAL RECIPE SEAFOOD SECTION WE TRY TO COVER ALL THE BASES. WE ALSO HAVE VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN MENU.ALL OUR EXTENSIVE LIST IS ORIGINAL RECIPES AND EACH ONE TASTES AND LOOKSAMAZING, JUST CHECK OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES TOO.WE ARE OPEN AT 6:30AM FOR THE TRAIN GOERS FOR BREAKFAST SANDWICHES ANDHOME-MADE MUFFINS AND PASTRIES

10. Region

4.8

Exceptional(2637)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Barrington

Booked 47 times today

A true neighborhood favorite and highly desired dining destination outside of the city of Chicago. Utilizing the diverse culinary bounty of this great nation, we aim to exceed your gastronomic expectations every visit.

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TeriVIP
Chicago / Illinois •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our group of 8 chose an off time to dine and had the dining room to ourselves. Our server, Danielle, was patient, helpful and efficient. We had a variety of entrees; all excellent. Portions were large. Wine was good; not great.
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Algonquin, ILPrice: Moderate• American• Algonquin
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4.7
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Allison
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Fun night out for a little kid birthday dinner! Our server Austin was attentive, food was delicious as always, and the staff was all cheerful and accommodating!
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Lou Malnati's - LakewoodPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• McHenry
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4.6
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Paul
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 2, 2025
It's a must in Crystal Lake!...Quiet, friendly, excellent menu and presentation.. love the Martini glasses!😉
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1776 RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Crystal Lake
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4.7
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Marty
Chicago / Illinois •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 27, 2024
First time here. Food was fantastic! Waitress was excellent.
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The ANNEX Restaurant & LoungePrice: Expensive• American• Algonquin
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4.9
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Richard
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 20, 2024
First time dining at Vine and Plate. Food was excellent and paired nicely with wine (they have a nice list). Service (Amber) was knowledgeable and enjoyable to have serve. We will go there again.
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Vine and PlatePrice: Moderate• American• Crystal Lake
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4.7

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1. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Algonquin, IL

2. Lou Malnati's - Lakewood

3. 1776 Restaurant

4. Vine and Plate

5. The ANNEX Restaurant & Lounge

6. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - South Barrington, IL

7. The Village Vintner

8. Moretti's - Lake In The Hills

9. Crystal Lake Junction

10. Region

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