The Lake County Restaurant Week Scoop

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Are you searching for delectable dishes this Lake County Restaurant Week you CANNOLI dream of? 

It's always difficult to agree on a place, because everyone has their own unique palette to satisfy their taste buds. However, before you make a decision, you might want to check all of the options at your disposal.

During the most delicious week of the year in Lake County, savor the flavor with one of these niche platters. Here's the Lake County Restaurant Week scoop. Stay tuned as we stir more content for more Lake County Restaurant Week Scoops often.

20 Instagrammable Cuisines During Lake County Restaurant Week

Oaken Bistro + Bar inside The Forester Hotel in Lake Forest

 These 20 instances of grammable grub set the tone for Lake County Restaurant Week. Whether it’s a meticulously and exceptionally prepared cuisine in front of you or the lovely libation you’re ready to clink with the cronies, your #foodgram or #instafood awaits you.

Guide to Internatinal Cuisine During Lake County Restaurant Week

Fat Rosie's Taco and Tequila Bar in Lincolnshire

Who says you can’t stay land of lakes local to eat traditional, rustic, ethnic and divine bites like a seasoned traveler abroad? The international cuisine is right at your fingertips during Lake County Restaurant Week.

Guide to Vegetarian Options During Lake County Restaurant Week

Feather Glass Wine Bar and Eatery in Vernon Hills

Terms like "meatless" or "plant-based" seem more commonplace nowadays. Being vegetarian is still the most accepted term to distinguish the absence of meat from cuisine. Lake County Restaurant Week runs April 14-23, and there are several vegetarian options at participating restaurants.

Guide to Seafood Options During Lake County Restaurant Week

Bobby's Deerfield in Deerfield

In Lake County, we have a nautical appetite. Maybe it’s because many of us fish for sport in over 75 lakes that Lake County offers. Or it’s just because seafood is delicious, healthy, and nourishing.

Guide to Steak Options During Lake County Restaurant Week

Gale Street Inn in Mundelein

Terms like "meatless" or "plant-based" seem more commonplace nowadays. Being vegetarian is still the most accepted term to distinguish the absence of meat from cuisine. Lake County Restaurant Week runs April 14-23, and there are several vegetarian options at participating restaurants.

VLC Staff Selects its Top 5 Cuisines for Lake County Restaurant Week

Singh's Kitchen in Libertyville 

From international eats to vegertarian dishes, from pizza pies to a flank of steak, to nautical bites to spectacular desserts, the Lake County Restaurant Week (LCRW) will feature cuisines fitting for anyone's palate. Without further adieu, here are the Visit Lake County staff's pick top five cuisines from Lake County Restaurant Week participants.

Guide to Pizza During Lake County Restaurant Week

Giordano's Pizza in Gurnee

Why aren’t you eating pizza now? Lake County Restaurant Week is the time to visit participating pizza pie parlors in the land of lakes. There’s no escaping it. Pizza is now in our DNA. If we have pizza withdrawal for too long, we could possibly die! No – we are not overreacting. (Yes we are). But we’re not…

Guide to The Lake County Libation Trail During Lake County Restaurant Week

Light the Lamp Brewery in Grayslake

“I get no kick from champagne. Mere alcohol doesn’t thrill me at all. So tell me, why shouldn’t it be true? I get a kick out of brew.” – the late libation lover Daniel Dumile otherwise known as MF DOOM. Restaurant Week may be known for its delicious eats and even more delicious deals, but some of the participating restaurants are stepping up to the plate with an array of spectacular beverages to wet your whistle.

Guide to Breakfast and Brunch During Lake County Restaurant Week

Whistle Stop Café in Fox Lake 

Some people kick off their day with a cup of coffee and a piece of toast. In the land of the lakes, plenty of places offer up tasty omelets, scrumptious pancakes and delicious cold brews during Lake County Restaurant Week and beyond. Let's look at some breakfast and brunch options for Lake County Restaurant Week. Tag your food pictures with #LakeCountyRW and/or #LetsGoLakeCounty at a participating eatery.

Guide to Dessert During Lake County Restaurant Week

Harbor Kitchen + Tap in Libertyville

Achieve your #DessertGoals during Lake County Restaurant Week by visiting one or more of these sweet destinations. Look no further than some of our local bakers, gelato makers, cannoli creators and dessert wine makers to satisfy your #SweetTooth.