Reviews for Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen in Crystal Lake, IL
The hostess was friendly, the server we had (he) even with nail polish on was one of the top 3 servers my wife and I had this... year. ( going out at other establishments)He was articulate,polite and knew how to do his job! The ambience in Dukes wasamazing,from the hard wood floors to the brick walls everything was was on point! Until they tossed out that menu on the table.What the heck are they thinking?How many times do you need to be told something is vegetarian? How many times do you need to betold it's gluten free? Do yourself a service bring that menu back to somewhat of a normal menu, normal food... normal choicesand you will see Dukes come alive. I gave it a 5 star because of the employees and ambience. Read more
This was a very unique and cute place. Fresh flowers on the tables and the service was excellent. The menus were where I had the... most issues. I wasn't aware of what a lot of the stuff was on the menu (specifically the drink menu) so I just went with what Iknew. The waiter actually let me get a taste of one of the ciders before ordering it, which I definitely appreciated. They pridethemselves on serving local, grass fed beef and had organic and vegan items on the menu. I would say it was a bit pricey but thefood wasn't bad. When we were finishing up, they had begun setting up for karaoke night and when we were paying, they turned offthe lights and ended up playing music which was interesting lol. It is also attached to a bar but I am not sure if they areassociated with each other. Read more
Always a favorite of ours. Duke's has Excellent quality & flavor profiles to please the foodies. Excellent for guests that want... to explore the area by train. Hop on hop of dining & drinks available throughout McHenry County. Read more
Easily my new favorite restaurant. Awesome beer selection, great service & staff, beautiful decor and just an overall awesome... vibe. The food is the best in the area. I’m still thinking about the grilled romaine Caesar I had and the lovely deviled eggflight appetizer. We will be back soon. Major bonus, they take reservations!! Read more
The togarashi fries was the best! My husband said that it was the best fries he had ever tasted! Wow! We also loved the steamed... mussels, it was so delicious that we’ve ordered another one. I was excited to try their calamari but it wasn’t availablethat time. Bummer. Although not a lot of food to choose from the menu, all in all it was a great experience! Definitely we’llbe back! Read more
Nice design and atmosphere, very clean. Good service, the waitress was very nice. Different choices on the menu and not... overwhelming. On the opposite side the fries were a little overcooked and they didn't have some things on the menu. I would alsorecommend explaining some of the sides and adding beverages on the menu. Read more
Very unique place… a hidden neighborhood gem ???? …. The food was outstandingly fresh and the service was awesome….Try... there BBQ or Buffalo wings too… sorry ???? they were so gooood I didn’t have a chance to take a picture either ????!!! Whenyou’re in Crystal Lake - check them out- especially after apple picking ???? Read more
If you are looking for a restaurant that checks ALL the boxes, you must visit Duke’s!! This a restaurant where all members of... your party can order easily. The vegans and vegetarians have real meal options opposed to just a salad at some places. Glutenfree? No problem, plenty for you, too. This is a kid-friendly spot with a great outdoor patio and beautiful indoor seating. The staff is knowledgable and friendly and the menu boasts food from local sources, so not only does it taste good but it isbetter for the environment. What a gem in the heart of downtown Crystal Lake!! Read more