The Breakers Restaurant
| Address: | 7728 US-14, Crystal Lake, IL 60012, USA |
| Phone: | +1 815-459-9860 |
| Site: | breakerstikibar.com |
| Rating: | 3.7 |
| Working: | Closed Closed 4–10PM 4–10PM 4–11PM 4–11PM 4–9PM |
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jessica escobar
Very Disappointed!!! We used to come here all the time it was our favorite place for anniversaries, birthdays, etc. What happened?! Cheap new management? First of all we were greeted by a 13 year old that just pointed to us where our table was, it took at least 20 min for our waitress to finally come and take our drinks order, while we were waiting for our food we didnt get those chow mein noodles that we used to get before our meal, we got 3 shrimps and 2 very rough spring rolls for appetizers, finally food was here but it was a TOTAL DISAPPOINTMENT, BTW we didnt have silverware on our table so when I asked the waitress if we can get some she made a very sarcastic comment "I guess is too hot to eat it with your hands huh" definitely not a good thing to say to someone whos already uncomfortable with the service theyre receiving. Back to the food part - fried rice had green and red peppers which totally messed up with the flavor it was awful, the egg foo youngs were horrible! Dried, hard to eat and it tasted like grass, chicken was ok (we missed the old chef) to closed the night we didnt get the almond cookies we used to get at the end of the meal. We used to loved this place specially my boyfriend who has been coming here since he was a kid. Not sure if were going back.
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MIA HAGGARD
Im not sure what these 1 star reviews are talking about. Was in this week, everything was the same. The new owners are very accessible and wanted our feedback. The atmosphere, the drinks, the food, and most importantly the egg rolls, were all fantastic. I have been coming here for over 30 years, on a weekly to bi-weekly basis. The food is great. I think some people who review automatically think "new owner, different food" the truth is everyone in the kitchen is the same with the exception of 1 person. Same recipes, almost all the same people. Take it from a regular......same great food, same familiar faces, and a great family carrying on a Crystal Lake tradition!
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Woody Wolff
This has to be the most random restaurant Ive run across. Its a Tiki/Chinese restaurant that just seems to appear out of no where while driving out of the Crystal Lake area. It may not be the impressive place at first but I have yet to have a bad meal here. So far its the best Chinese/Cantonese food in the area Ive had. Quality is very good and you can tell they are making their own sauces in back. The drinks are great as well.... if you enjoy super strong Mai Tais, which you should! Go here with the mindset of having fun and enjoying the moment and you wont be disappointed.
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Anne Green
This was hands down the worst experience I have ever had in a restaurant ever. If I could give 0 stars I would. We were not greeted...the restaurant was empty 2 hours before they closed on a Friday night. We were eventually seated, grudgingly, by a hostess at a table that wasnt even clean. No menus no water nothing. Waited a long time for a waitress and she expected us to just magically know what we wanted? We got up and left. Fast food gives cleaner tables, better service...dont think we will subject ourselves to this place again. Shame, used to be a great place to go.
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Dan HVAC
We got to the restaurant a little before 6. Once we arrived we waited 30 minutes with out anyone acknowledging we were there. We then asked if someone planned on taking our order and told yes and then still no one came. After 30 minutes we placed an order for drinks and food. Our food came about 30 minutes later but it was cold and not good. Our experience there was a two hour experience we would of left but we had 4 children losing there minds that they were hungry and leaving was not an option the kids would have lost it.
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David Potter
This place is interesting, bit of a dive bar feel to it. Good live music. Probably more enjoyable for drinks, but we came here just for food. The food was mediocre, sweet and sour chicken is served soaked in the sauce and more than half of the portion is pineapple, and large slices of tomato. The other dishes at my table also tasted a bit like frozen dinners from a grocery store. I would not come back for the food. Staff is really friendly though.
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Kelly Stahl
My family and I absolutely love this restaurant!!! We have been coming here for years and just learned tonight that new ownership has taken place. Our waitress let us know that they are working on keeping the menu the same and are open to feedback from their customers. We were very impressed with the amazing service and how great the food tasted!! Keep up the good work, we cant wait to see how the food comes along!!
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Terri Gaudio
The restaurant smelled awful and must have been full of mold. Old decor and so dark you could not read menu. Silverware was dirty. The food was awful. Beef dish tasted burned so I sent it back. Replaced with sweet and sour chicken and that was swimming in a syrup like mixture with raw vegetables and old tasting chicken. Fried rice was not fried. Waitress was nice. Do not waste your time and money on this place.
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Bob Quinn
Service was ok. Food is marginal, but the place looks like it has never been cleaned. I looked in the kitchen, and what a mess. They have some sort of trap door in the floor behind the bar that goes into a crawl space (very dirty looking) which they use as storage. I dont think the Health Dept. has been in The Breakers Restaurant for a long, long time.
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Bonnie Sikora
We had reservations for 6:00 on a Friday evening for 12 people. Half of our table got their food at 8:00 and the other half got their food at 8:30!!! TWO HOURS!! The service was horrible! My egg foo young was very dry and stringy with NO GRAVY. All 12 of us were very displeased with the food and service and the manager did nothing to make it right.
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Robert Horvath
Never been there before bcause Chinese food isnt my favorite. However my wife were wanting to break up the dining monotony. We both liked your dinners very much. She had the Kung Pao Chicken, and I chose the Beef Curry. We also had an appetizer of Crab Rangoon which was excellent. The parking situation at this restaurant is horrible.
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A Private User
GREASY SPOON Chinese. Yuk. Looks and smells like my uncles lakeside basement from the 50s. The only thing that is really good tasting is the egg rolls, but theyre greasy as hell! I dont feel good after eating them. Very campy with their giant drinks and 6 straws. No thanks. I dont want my tablemates backwash.
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A Private User
I love chinese food and I love tiki bars even more. The breakers has the best chinese food in mchenry county. I cant go there without getting an eggrol, they are to die for. If you love a good stiff drink this is the place. Order a daiqueri you wont regret it!
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andrew wild
this place is totally disgusting. the food is all the same color and looks (and tastes) like animal food. I can honestly say that i will never darken the doors of this place ever again. please dont waste your money on this schlock joint.
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Pam Skoff
Excellent food, awesome flavor. The iconic restaurant is still the same and the foods is better than ever! Live music on Friday and Saturday, its the "CHEERS" of Crystal Lake. Fun crowd, fun place to hang out.
