The Cottage - Crystal Lake

The food was decent. The pizza crust was a little soggy and the prime rib was overcooked. The fried cheese balls were the best part. The bathroom smelled like urine, and the swarming flies by the garbage can scared the heck out of my kid. We'd go back forthe beer and maybe try burgers next time. Hopefully the bathroom will be cleaned by then.

Honestly, the new management and staff are an embarrassment. We made a reservation for 7 and sat at our table for 15 minutes with no service, no recognition and not even a glimpse in our direction when we all walked out the door. Such a bummer to see aonce amazing restaurant tank over the last few years.

It is a bar atmosphere, some TV'S available to watch sports. There are some great dishes, but most of the menu is average and average priced.

The service was great, fries under cooked, and chicken sandwich was thinner than Wendy?s.

We went to The Cottage to watch the Bears vs Green Bay game. We ordered the stuffed Jalapenos and they were horrible. We sent them back. The tables on the outside patio are so old and sticky. Your glass and elbows stick to the table. The sweet potatofries tasted weird too, like they were burnt but they weren't. We didn't finish them. Gluten free pizza was pretty tasteless. Wecame here to watch the game outside on the patio but after asking countless times asking them to turn on the Bears game (whichtook forever) they were unable to turn the sound on. Which is weird considering they are a sports bar. Horrible experience andhorrible food. Waiter was great tho (July) very nice and attentive.