Tasty Tuesday: VLC Staff Picks Their Top 5 Restaurants in Lake County

By: Jonathan Jones 07/21/2020

Welcome to a new edition of tasty Tuesday. With Lake County Restaurant Rally rapidly approaching July 31-August 9, the VLC staff "rallied" together to list some of their top five eateries.

Restaurants are an integral part of our community, and with the effects of the public health crisis, Visit Lake County strives to assist these world-class cuisine makers.

From American restaurants to international eats, from pizza pies to a flank of steak, to nautical bites to spectacular desserts, the Lake County Restaurant Rally will feature cuisines fitting for anyone's palate.

Foodies that dine during the 10-day fare fest have the opportunity to win a gift card to one of these participating eateries.

Without further adieu, here are your staff's pick top five restaurants in Lake

President Maureen Riedy

 

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Reservations are running slim for the holiday weekend. Get your Lindy’s fix to-go, instead! Link in bio.

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• Lindy's Landing in Wauconda INFO»
• Zin Gastropub in Lake Zurich INFO»
• Mickey Finn's Brewery in Libertyville INFO»
• Park Street Craft Kitchen in Mundelein INFO»
• Chessie's Restaurant in Barrington INFO»

Senior Account Executive Kimberly Ghys

 

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Check our story to see our amazing #sushi #chefs preparing our delicious #sushi platters. Aren’t they beautiful?! Perfect for any social or professional occasion #shakou #cheflife #libertyville #barrington #parkridge #arlingtonheights #naperville #togo #awardwinning #asian #cuisine #weekendvibes

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• Shakou Libertyville INFO»
• Timothy O'Toole's Gurnee, Lake Villa and Libertyville 
• Claim Company in Vernon Hills at Hawthorn Mall INFO»
• The Chocolate Sanctuary in Gurnee INFO»
• Saluto's of Gurnee INFO»

Content Manager Jonathan Jones

 

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the good: #cecinataco (the meat is cut into smaller pieces & served w whole beans) / handmade tortillas / right portions for the price / friendly service for the most part // the bad: bland #steaktacos, mediocre #alpastor, weak drinks // this place specializes in bigger dishes, but based on our mission, I give it ?? + 1/2

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• La Casa de Samuel in Waukegan INFO»
• Half Day Brewing Co. in Lincolnshire INFO»
• Dover Straits in Mundelein INFO»
• Onion Pub and Brewery in Lake Barrington INFO»
• Maggiano's Little Italy in Vernon Hills at Hawthorn Mall INFO»

Account Executive Teresa Lewis

 

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Hey Dads, we can’t wait to serve you and your families! #italianfood #celebrate #fathersday #curbsidepickup #patio #dining #supportlocal

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• The Shanty Restaurant in Wadsworth INFO»
• Cafe Pomigliano in Libertyville INFO»
• Mambo Italiano in Mundelein INFO»
• Bontá Pizzeria & Restaurant in Lincolnshire INFO»
• Win Win Restaurant in Waukegan INFO»

Business & Community Development Manager John Maguire

 

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Some meals are good enough to dream about! Our Rack of Lamb is one of them. #Beelows⠀ ⠀ #chicago #lakezurich #steakhouse #chicagofood #eater #eaterchicago #infatuation #infatuationchi #eeeeeats #chicagoeats #dishroulette #bonappetit #yum #nom #delish #hungry #feedfeed #foodgram #instafood #lamb

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• Bill's Pizza & Pub in Mundelein/Bill's Pub North in Third Lake
• The Vine Wine & Martini Bar in Grayslake INFO»
• Chrissoula's Restaurant in Libertyville INFO»
• Beelow's Steakhouse in Lake Zurich INFO»
• Bluegrass Restaurant in Highland Park INFO»

Group Tours & Partnership Manager Jayne Nordstrom

 

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GIVEAWAY CLOSED - Winners have been notified in comments! Happy National Pasta Day! Comment on this post with your favorite Biaggi's pasta dish for a chance to win a certificate for Pasta for Two! ? • • We'll pick 5 random winners by 9AM (CST) on Friday 10/18!

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• Disotto Italian in Highwood INFO»
• El Puerto Mexican Restaurant in Fox Lake INFO»
• Quonset Pizza in Waukegan INFO»
• Main Street Social in Libertyville INFO»
• Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano in Deer Park at the Deer Park Town Center INFO»

Marketing Manager Mary Priller

 

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??Did you know the resort has a new exclusive beer? Five Eyes Honey Ale is made in partnership with @tightheadbrew & is brewed with honey from our own on-site apiary! SPECIAL?: $4 DRAFTS Mon. - Thurs. from 4pm - 5:30pm Featured ? October beer in @visitlakecounty Libation Trail! #regram #honeycomb #lincolnshiremarriott

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• Primo Italian American Cuisine in Gurnee INFO»
• The Lodge of Antioch INFO»
• Wright's Brew & Bistro at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort INFO»
• Slyce Coal-Fired Pizza Wauconda/Highwood
• Jimmy's Charhouse in Libertyville INFO»

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