I have truly done a disservice not reviewing Cantina 52. Let me sum up upfront: there is an entire…read morevegan menu, food is delicious but heavy, they have awesome fun events and also host cool private events. Where did my reviews go !?! Go here. Go here often. Enjoy the drinks, the service, the food, the everything. Take it in. I have been to Cantina 52 probably 4-5 times and ordered for delivery probably 3-4 times. All of the options are good on the vegan side, and the mocktails are also equally awesome. It's a nice location with some fun additions (the glasses, etc). Delivery is also a plus. Coordinate with them for private events is also a plus! Their take on buffalo/nashville stuff is great to me, but I think the only thing we didn't love was the vegan sliders. As noted again: Everything is very heavy. Doesn't mean it's not delicious, but you're going to want a nap after this for sure. Guac is on point, tacos are nice, just the burgers and so on are going to be a real meal and then some.

Best place in downtown Crystal Lake for hipster Mexican food. Cantina 52 isn't a big place so it's…read morenot good for big groups. It has a bar area and a few tables. For certain the name implies it's like a hangout. There's a pretty casual atmosphere along with a few TVs for watching games or something. Amazing it wasn't too busy. It's really not a big place so there's not much room. There were a few seats at the bar so we sat there. Pretty impressive menu. So many choices for vegans and vegetarians. It's about $6 for the cocktail specials, so check the menu board. The best of these is the Long Island 52, which is a pretty standard one. It's about $6 for tacos, which are the small street style you can eat in a few bites. We got some of the Herbivore Tacos. Has black beans, roasted corn, and vegan versions of chorizo and sriracha aioli. It's about $12 for nachos. These are loaded with tons of toppings. For sure it's got a lot to choose from. It's located on Brink Street close to the Metra station. There's lots of things for vegans and vegetarians.

Quivey's is one of THE places to go for a Friday fish fry. Or go on Wednesday when they have the…read moresame menu and usually no wait for a table. Fridays are busy and we have learned to go at 4:45 or around 8:00 pm. When they have their outdoor "paddock" section open, seating eases up but tap choices are limited unless you walk in to the bar to get your own. We usually an eat at the stable or the paddock but like the house - where you can make reservations - for larger family gatherings. Also look for special events like wine tastings on Wednesdays. It's a classic.

Wonderful historic building with beautiful stone and timber decor. We ate in the stable. Basic…read morefood done well.

Stopped by for a quick lunch visit on a Sunday while running errands in the area. I didn't try…read moreanything from the drinks menu, due to not only driving, but driving my recently purchased new vehicle. I just had the Italian Beef sandwich with the Brew City fries. Was it spectacular? No, but it did satisfy, considering I had eaten breakfast earlier in the day when I had a chance. Still, there wasn't really anything special about it besides probably being an affront to a Chicago native with the added mushrooms, onions, and cheese. They at least served it with a side of hot giardiniera. Still though, it was a standard Italian beef sandwich from a standard restaurant serving an American menu. Service and ambiance was good, though, I suppose it should've been considering it was a Sunday afternoon, and it wasn't like the place was packed. Would I go back? Sure I don't think I'd have a problem visiting again. But it is it anything special? No. It's pretty much typical of a middle-of-the-road American restaurant you can find all over the Madison metro area. Not great, not bad, but will do in a pinch, especially if you're in a group of less adventurous eaters.

The ambiance is spectacular, particularly the outdoor patio with the fountain. Staff are nice. The…read morefood is pretty good, but I reallyyy wish it was just a bit cheaper, then I would come here way more often. I got the wings appetizer which was decent (good bbq sauce), and had the bbq brisket sandwich (pretty good) with a side of fries (again pretty good). Portion sizes were okay. Like it was all pretty good, but I really wish it super excelled in one of those categories to justify the prices to me. I probably could have just gotten away with chicken instead of brisket.

I rarely update a review after only six months but our recent experience at Everly warrants a…read morechange. We had a reservation in hand and arrived early. Since it was nice outside we opted to eat on the small patio which was nice. Our server was was very good and kept things moving. It was happy hour so we ordered two of their spritzes which were $6 each - they were both good (strawberry/ limoncello). Appetizers were supposedly $10 each during happy hour - we got the tempura veggies which were very good. We also got the chicken wings which we later found out when we got the bill that they were not considered to be an appetizer covered by the happy hour pricing (they should make this clearer on the menu.) The wings themselves were good but six wings for $18 was a ripoff. I get it that inflation is high but that is ridiculous... My wife got the fried chicken sandwich which was very dry. This was the same result last time we were here - I guess we should have read our review and avoided it. Overall it was just an OK experience - disappointing.

We found this absolute gem for Sunday brunch after seeing great reviews for their gluten-free…read moreoptions, and it did not disappoint. We made a 12:00 PM reservation, which was definitely necessary because the place was full. Right off the bat, our server asked if anyone had food allergies or dietary restrictions. When I mentioned I have celiac disease, he confidently assured me they could absolutely accommodate it, which immediately gave me peace of mind. I ordered a strawberry spritz and we shared the gluten-free donuts to start. A huge win for the celiac community is that they have a dedicated fryer, so we also safely shared the truffle fries. For our main entrees, I had the fried rice which was excellent. My husband ordered the skirt steak hash with gluten-free toast and loved it, though it is worth noting for others that it packs quite a lot of spice. Our server was incredibly knowledgeable and attentive regarding the allergy protocols. The overall service ran a little slow, but it was understandable given how slammed they were for the Sunday rush. As an added bonus, the restaurant has its own parking lot, making the logistics seamless. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this spot, especially fellow celiacs looking for a safe and delicious meal!

We've been here a half dozen times or more, which is enough to have a good sense of what a place is…read morelike reliably. Overall, we are fans. Service has consistently been great- friendly and prompt but not overbearing. The menu is interesting, with a mix of Regional and European-inspired dishes plus salads and burgers. Hard not to find something that sounds good. Food quality is very good, and everything we've had from burgers and entrees to fish fry to soups and sandwiches, has been tasty and well- prepared. It's also fairly cozy, which is a bonus.

Wisconsin cheese curd w/ranch: Great side dish to share, cheese was soft and warm, it wasn't…read moremelting piping hot. Great dish to order if you're out of town. Monday special - $10 for the American burger. I wouldn't recommend to order this it's basically about 10% bigger than a MCD burger. It would be worth if it was served with fries. Rhubarb pastrami sandwich: Better sandwich compared to the rest on the menu. The cheese and ham were soft and melting, bread was toasted well.

Best place for a local beer. Amazing selections. Great service and experience. Amazing outside…read morepatio.

I had booked a room for a birthday party (which they forgot about initially), when we got there…read morethey told my party that the "kitchen was backed up and we'd have to wait to order" ....and that lasted for an hour and a half. All the other diners were ordering during this time and getting served, so like at least let us put in for food and wait like everyone else? I don't care if the wait is extra long? It was all just very weird and uncomfortable, however our waitress and the bartenders were super nice the whole time.

I had a take out of the bowl of West African Chicken peanut stew. It came in good timing. No…read moreelevator for the second level. The stew was great with good amount of chicken and other ingredients however I wish it would have a little more peanut taste to it. It came with a nice size pretzel roll. The waitress was attentive and made sure we were all good.

Came to Great Dane Pub & Brewing for a celebratory dinner. We originally had a reservation for 6:30…read morepm but were able to push it up to 5:30 pm. We had 12 adults and 2 children in our party. Our waitress was phenomenal! She was very friendly and was very attentive. Those that ordered drinks had them quickly and then she took everyone's orders. We were able to take advantage of happy hour drink prices for the first half hour which was nice. Our food came out quickly and I really liked my smash burger and fries. The house sauce served on the side was delicious! Everyone seemed happy with their meals. My husband and I covered the bill and I thought it was very reasonable for 12 adults and 2 children for drinks and dinners. We are not in this area often because we live in the Milwaukee area but when we are, we will be back.

This is one of the best meals I've head. Harvey ticks the box on every dimension - beautiful…read moresetting, great vibe including the music, fantastic service, great cocktails and of course the innovative, unique, delicious food. Our waiter gave us great tips in navigating the menu and experiencing the variety - and it could not have been a more special experience celebrating my brother's 60th birthday with my 91 years old dad. They have 3 Old Fashion options - we tried 2 and they were both rock solid. The ravioli and trout almandine are savory entrees that didn't disappoint. The baked potato is an innovative cloud pleaser but highly recommend sharing. And don't sleep on the onion soup - I've never experienced anything like it. The smell that emanates when you first pierce the creamy foam layer will make you say 'whoa.' Will definitely return.

My friend scored a last minute dinner reservation while I was visiting, and I'm glad she did! We…read morecame for dinner with a group of 4 on a Sunday. The restaurant was beautiful and the service was amazing. I appreciated that our waitress was very knowledgeable about the dishes on the menu and what ingredients they contained, which is perfect for anyone with allergies or dietary restrictions (like myself). We were seated near the open kitchen which also added to the dining experience. I tried: - Scallop toast - I really enjoyed this. It was mild, not fishy tasting at all, and the brioche was toasted very well. I'm not a huge seafood person aside from sushi and poke, and had never had scallops before, so I was not expecting to like it as much as I did. - Ricotta Raviolini - I was not a huge fan of this, which was especially disappoint since it was my main entree / the most expensive on this list. It was essentially a folded sheet of pasta with a tiny bit of ricotta, topped with barely cooked asparagus and snap peas. The menu also lists lemon infused olive oil, but I didn't taste that at all. The parts of the raviolini with a good amount of ricotta were delicious, but the dish overall was bland and tasted like raw asparagus and peas. My friends also tried it and none of them liked it either. - Baked Potato with The Works - super simple and perfectly executed. It comes with bacon, which we got on the side since I don't eat red meat. Potato was fluffy and salted perfectly, with a good amount of other toppings. My friends who do eat bacon said it tasted more like ham than bacon, and they actually preferred the potato without it. - Dark Chocolate Bread Pudding - Loved it. I love bread pudding and chocolate pudding, but never thought to combine the two. It was delicious - soft, not super sweet, and great portion size. I would recommend sharing, it's pretty rich which can be overwhelming at a certain point. - Flightless Bird mocktail - this was one of the best mocktails I've tried. It has a black tea base but tasted more like a regular cocktail without the alcohol burn rather than tea. Everyone at the table enjoyed trying it too. Despite the raviolini being a miss, the rest of the food, service, and ambiance made this such a wonderful dining experience that I can't wait to come back and try more.

We had a great early dinner here. We started with 2 cups of soup- carrot and ginger purée. These…read moresoups were warm and satisfying with just the right amount of ginger. For our main plates we had the hamburger on the menu that was perfect. It included no side plates, but we chose to add on the string beans side that were also excellent. We also split their special for the evening that was a shredded braised pork, that was well prepared and we thoroughly enjoyed it We split 2 desserts - their homemade peach almond ice cream and an almond cake with door county cherry compote. These were also great. The server brought us a sample of a sweet corn, honey ice cream that we were curious to try but glad we went with the peach ice cream. The atmosphere was loud and clangy, but pleasant enough. The service was also excellent. We would happily come back here.

Wow! Fresh squeezed lemons & blueberries. Bar service was great, friendly & fast service. Cool…read morevibes were all around us!

Waypoint for the win! Back again for another great round of apps and drinks!…read more Sunset was beautiful and bugs stayed away until Sun was completely down. Server was super friendly and helped move us inside for finishing up our drinks.

My friend ordered the salmon dinner and it came out DRENCHED in some kind of sauce, as was the…read morebroccoli. She was unstoppable to distinguish what she was eating. The other person ordered the brisket quesadillas, which was tasty but very soggy.