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    Labemi's Tavern & Restaurant

    3.4 (61 reviews)
    InexpensiveRestaurants, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    LABEMI'S TAVERN & RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Live music
    Juke Box
    Moderate noise

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    Over fries pretzel bites
    Amanda G.

    Went there with a friend for drinks after work. The staff was attentive and friendly. Drinks were good. Food I got was not good. I did only have pretzels bits. But the were over cooked and hard to eat but I was so hungry I ate them. I did see other people eating and the meals looked and smelled good. But the pretzel are the ones you buy at the grocery store and just deep fried and over cooked. Will go back to eat dinner next time.

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    Jane O.

    Same as last time for four stars. Had the duck wings again and not as tasty as I remember them for some reason. On tasted a big off, maybe not cooked fully, I don't know. Ordered the beef Stroganoff and got it to go. It was good, needed salt but the beef was very tender, the gravy good with mushrooms-and a dollop of sour cream on top. The price was a bit high with no side included but fair actually as the serving was big enough for at least two people. It seems to be a good go to for food and the people at the bar seem to be locals, as I coulda swore i'd seen some of the same folks last time there.

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    Anne W.

    We stopped here after discovering so many restaurants in downtown Crystal Lake are closed on Tuesday! The staff is very nice there and the martini was great! Quesadilla hit the spot and they are not skimpy on the guacamole and salsa and sour cream. Fries were really good too!

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    6 months ago

    The Labemi's chicken is my wife's favorite. Their hamburgers are the best in the area. Service is amazing and they have music, on Friday.

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    3 years ago

    Food was good a lot for the money, Birthday dessert was fabulous!!! Fun for a crowd. Can't wait for summer patio!!

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    5 years ago

    Been going here for all you can eat fish fry on Fridays! You can choose to get both perch and cod which is great!

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    5 years ago

    Tiffany is so nice & friendly! Makes great drinks! Definitely will be spending more time there

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    8 years ago

    Great find!!! Vintage bar with great food and great atmosphere. Will definitely be back!

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    8 years ago

    Really great local bar. Nice atmosphere and Joe thr bartender is great. Highly recommend this place

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    Fairly nondescript bar. It's one of the local hangouts in Crystal Lake. Matt's Tavern doesn't have…read moremuch. Among the things it does have is lots of good ass drinks. The prices are good especially on shots. Came in for a capper. It was getting late but we needed a few. There was a good special on shots. It was $3 for certain ones. We got a few of these. BSB was a whiskey I never had. Turns out it was good shit. Knocked a few back. The bar got a crowd but it wasn't too busy on a night. Good place to get some cheap booze. It's a popular place for locals to hang out. The selection is kind of limited but makes up for good prices.

    Good and bad things to cover, so why five stars - rated for what it is and how they perform to…read morethose standards. Easy to find and close to other bars for some fun bar hopping! Parking can be a bit tough if you are not familiar with the area. Matt's is a dive bar vibe with enough TV's to keep you entertained by the game. Worn but kept pretty clean!! No kitchen . Only a couple of gambling machines. The patrons were mixed between locals and people waiting for the train across the street- everyone was friendly. Kelly O the bartender did a fantastic job. The big win that impressed me was a big crowd came in and the owner jumped in and helped unlike most places where they let the bartender drown and the customers suffer. Great job Matt's and Kelly O

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    The Cottage

    The Cottage

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    Visited today for an early St Patrick's celebration! They had a St Patrick's menu with means like…read morebanger and mash, corned beef and cabbage etc with desserts and festive drinks as well. Friend had bangers and mash and it was so well presented - he took a picture because it was so well prepared! He said it was delicious and scraped the plate clean! I had a quesadilla meal and the guacamole was extra good! They now put popcorn and shelled peanut on the table which we enjoyed while we chatted. The patio area is covered and they have plenty of seating. I'm sure it will be packed for St Patrick's day!!

    Checked out this Crystal Lake bar and grill. It happens to be a bit farther away from the happening…read moredowntown but worth venturing out to get here. The Cottage is one of the long time favorites for locals. A lot of great drinks and unexpectedly great food. You can find meaty and vegetarian options including burgers, fish, and pizza. Basically we weren't expecting much from this bar. It's mostly like a sports bar, cluttered inside. The food was to be an afterthought, we thought. Actually looks like a cottage inside. Lots of wood fixtures and paneling. It's about $12 for cocktails. Seasonal ones include margaritas for summer, toddys for winter. It's about $18 for a pizza. We got the Veggie Pizza, which has green peppers, mushrooms, onions, spinach, and tomatoes. Also there's Mexican options including burrito bowls and fajitas. There's even vegan chorizo as a topping. Great options in this bar that's better than typical bar food. It's got a rotating menu with lots of things added for the season. This is located on Crystal Lake Avenue at Walkup.

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