Guide to Vegetarian Options During Lake County February Flavor Festival 2025

By: Sam Ornig 02/07/2025

This February, dine on delectable plant-based options all across Lake County during the annual Flavor Festival. This year's Flavor Fest boasts over 100 participating locations, and Lake County restaurants are showing off their culinary skills with inventive and delicious dishes. Vegetarians, your tastebuds are in for a treat get ready to be wined and dined with scrumptious veggie fare throughout the land of lakes! Check out our guide to herbivore options during Lake County Flavor Festival below.

Flavor Fest visitors can win various foodie prizes like a $50 gift card to a participating restaurant, a cooking class at The Joyful Gourmet in Libertyville and a chance to win an overnight stay at Lincolnshire Marriott Resort which includes a dinner/theatre package at Wright's Brew & Bistro or Three Embers Restaurant and Marriott Theatre, a family overnight stay at Great Wolf Lodge Illinois in Gurnee and more. Learn more about the Flavor Fest Check-In Challenge.

Anam Cara Cafe in Libertyville

Flavor Festival Special Vegetarian Option:

• Flavor Fest Quiche: Roasted Garlic, Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms with Smoked Gouda

Asia-Azteca inside American Place Casino in Waukegan

Flavor Festival Special Vegetarian Option:

• Elotes Asado en Vaso

Feather Glass Wine Bar and Eatery in Vernon Hills

Flavor Festival Special Vegetarian Options:

• Paneer Ravioli, served with Homemade Naan
• Veggie Seared Quesadilla, served with Guacamole
• Mumbai Style Flatbread: Mozzarella Cheese, House Marinara, Pico de Gallo and Shredded Carrots Tomato
• Mozzarella: Tomatoes, Fresh and Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, House Marinara and Seasonings
• Mediterranean: Feta Cheese, assorted Olives, Red Onions, Pistachios, EVOO and House Seasonings, topped with fresh Arugula

Galati's Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria in Lake Villa

Flavor Festival Special Vegetarian Options:

• Bruschetta
• Manicotti

Lindy's Landing in Wauconda

Flavor Festival Special Vegetarian Options:

• Butternut Squash Risotto: Roasted Butternut Squash, House Risotto, Browned Butter, Toasted Pepitas and Fried Sage

Main Street Social in Libertyville

Flavor Festival Special Vegetarian Options:

• Burata di Stefano: Tomato-Apple Jam, Eight-Year Balsamic and Grilled Ciabatta
• Butternut Squash Soup: Butternut Squash and Cremé
• Crispy Brussels Sprouts Salad: Radicchio, Sweet Peppers, Green Onions, Carrots, Crispy Shallots and Agrodolce Vinaigrette
• Mushroom Flatbread: Roasted Garlic Fondue, Fontina, Mozzarella and Wild Mushrooms

Mickey Finn's Brewery in Libertyville

Flavor Festival Special Vegetarian Options:

• Endive Apple Salad: Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette, Candied Pecans, Gorgonzola
• French Style Beignets

Mijo's Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Fox Lake

Flavor Festival Special Vegetarian Options:

• Chilaquiles
• Molletes  

Parkway Grill at Chicago Marriott Suites in Deerfield

Flavor Festival Special Vegetarian Options:

• Tomato Basil Soup with Grilled Cheese
• Caprese Salad

Pixca Seasonal American Bistro in Highland Park

Flavor Festival Special Vegetarian Options:

• Tuscan Kale Salad: Celery, Pinenut, Currant, Pecorino, Breadcrumbs, Lemon Vinaigrette
• Homemade Pesto Cavatelli: Fennel, Spinach, Kale Pesto and Whipped Ricotta

Prairie Restaurant at Brae Loch in Grayslake

Flavor Festival Special Vegetarian Options:

• Brioche French Toast with Grand Marnier

Primo Italian American Cuisine in Gurnee

Flavor Festival Special Vegetarian Options:

• Nikki's Sunday Salad: Mixed Greens Tossed with Black Olives, Sliced White Onion, Bell Peppers, Parmesan Cheese, Tomatoes, Pepperoncini, Croutons and Primo's Famous House Dressing
• Agnolotti: Handmade Ricotta Filled Agnolotti Served with Fire-Roasted Tomato, Goat Cheese and a White Wine Lemon Butter Sauce
• Spicy Vodka Rigatoni: Homemade Rigatoni with a Spicy Vodka Sauce
• Wild Mushroom Alfredo: Sautéed Hen-of-the-Wood Mushrooms Tossed Together with Fresh Fettuccini Pasta and a Porcini Cream Sauce

Tangled Roots in Vernon Hills

Flavor Festival Special Vegetarian Options:

• Ancient Grains Salad: Nine-Grain Blend, Dried Cranberries, Grape Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Arugula, Goat Cheese and Tossed in a Lemon Vinaigrette
• Fried Mozzabella: Half-Pound Panko and Parmesan Breaded Fried Fresh Mozzarella, Vodka Sauce, Pesto, Basil, Slow Roasted Tomatoes and Parmesan Crisps
• Citrus Thyme Hummus: Lemon Thyme Hummus with Olive Tapenade, Served with Red Bell Peppers, Cucumbers, Celery and Grilled Artisan Flatbread
• Margarita Flatbread: House Pesto, Grape Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Provolone and Pecorino Romano Cheeses
• Gemeli Ala Vodka: Slow Roasted Tomatoes, Asparagus, Parmesan Crisp, Red Onion, Gemeli Pasta and Vodka Sauce
• Char-Crusted Grilled Cauliflower Vampire Tacos: Hickory Char-Crusted Grilled Cauliflower, Corn Tortilla, Pepperjack Cheese, Mushroom Pepper Blend and Chipotle Aioli
• Char-Crusted Grilled Cauliflower Tacos: Hickory Char-Crusted Grilled Cauliflower, Chipotle Aioli, Citrus Slaw, Avocado, Pico de Gallo, Corn Tortilla, Served with Corn Tortilla Chips and Salsa Roja

The Shanty in Wadsworth

Flavor Festival Special Vegetarian Options:

• Roasted Eggplant Tomato Vodka: Breaded Eggplant Roasted in Their Tomato Vodka Cream Sauce and Garnished with Grated Parmesan and Basil
• Organic Goat Cheese Wontons: Four Wontons Stuffed with Fresh Basil, Minced Garlic and Farm-to-Table Organic Goat Cheese Drizzled with Their Sweet Chili Sauce and Wasabi Cream

The Vine Martini and Wine Bar in Grayslake

Flavor Festival Special Vegetarian Options:

• Artichoke Tempura
• Strawberry and Kiwi Panzanella Salad

Victus Foods in Libertyville

Flavor Festival Special Vegetarian Options:

• Veggie Spring Rools

Check out all of this year’s Lake County Flavor Flavor Festival participants. Find more guides to all of the best Flavor Fest foods and learn how you can win prizes with the Flavor Fest Check-in Challenge.