1776 Restaurant

Not worth it.

If you want fine dining with out driving to the city, go to Montarra in Algonquin.

Ordered the trio of soups--all were under seasoned and had the same texture. There was nothing on the plate  to cleanse the pallet between soups which made the three run together.

The soup was followed by a salad containing wet iceberg lettuce and shredded carrots. The ranch dressing was far too thin in consistency.

For an entree I had the lamb shank special with baby clams on polenta. The 5 of the 6 baby clams were closed. I asked the server if they should be open--she left to ask the chef and returned with a salad plate offering to steam them further. They were returned drenched in a broth that didn't taste like the dish and now overlooked. Sigh.

The lamb was tender and moist and the polenta and other components were all fantastic!

Would not return.

One of McHenry County's finest (if not the finest) restaurants.   They do themed menus on occasion and have some great tapas.  Excellent wine selection.  Kudos for the organic ingredients and sourcing locally...not many restaurants in town do that...except for dukes.  Wild game meat offered as well.

Went last Saturday night with a party of 8. I was so pleased to see the gluten free offerings on the menu, along with various sustainable seafood dishes and seasonal vegetables. Every entrée we ordered was lauded as delicious and the appetizers and desserts were great, also. Steaks were grilled to exact temperatures ordered. Our server was a knowledgeable and professional lady named Crystal who handled the dumb jokes from the husbands with aplomb. The wine list is vast and comprehensive; by-the-glass offerings were equally thorough. Great place, we'll be back!