Fire Bar and Grill

I have been here several times and most of the time the service was great. I believe we had a server named niki a few times and she was great. The food was also very good the few times I had it.
The last time me and my friends went here however, the server was awful. I don’t remember her name but she was very unfriendly and almost seemed mad to be there. I don’t think she smiled once the whole time we were there. Her service was also slow and she charged a couple of our cards wrong. We split the bill but she ended up charging me for my bill and I also got charged for my friends bill. I had the receipt for my bill and didn’t notice that she also charged me another persons bill until I checked my credit card statement and this caused a huge hassle.
Overall I really liked this place until the last visit. Really disappointing, not sure if I would go back.

I have never been here before until I checked it out. I took my date out here one Saturday night. I don’t live in the area of course as I’ve been to other establishments in the area in the past. The service was good over all as we had a small table and got a new beer promptly as a few times had to wait a bit longer until she came over. It was a major football game playing so it was busy. Only downfall after around 8pm I started to get my draft beer in plastic cups. What happened to the glasses were they out? It did seem like they only had 3 servers working for the whole place. I would recommend more employees on your busy nights let alone it was NFL Playoffs.

Actually the food turned out to be good and the drinks as well. The only reason i left a star absent is because the bathroom were quite filthy. They should keep the doors shut to the locker rooms for associates also.

4 stars! The only food I’ve had here was the Bosco sticks. they were delicious and a must try! However, if you’re looking for a bar that’s open late and has good cover bands this is the place to go! The only down fall is too much of a mix crowd. I don’t want to go dancing with the girls, where only old men are to be found!

Would so rate ZERO if I could, most the girls there are rude bit*** ! They have boring food with no flavor ! Disgusting !

Worst place to go ! All over the place, they pull up tables and randomly put people everywhere the food is tasteless and the drinks are watery ! Never would go or recommend this place !

Been here a couple times, great staff and stellar food! Highly recommend stopping in if you’re in the area! Food isn’t typical bar food, it’s much better!!!

Love this place!!! When I’m visiting in the burbs this place it a MUST for me!!! Super friendly staff and tasty food. They’ve got great DJ’s that listen to requests and my favorite… The drinks are never watered down :)

My friends and I went to fire bar for the Blackhawks game this past week. Even though there weren’t any tables left it was still comfortable to stand for the whole game. The drinks were great and the staff were very helpful. Even though the place was packed with over 400 people the service was still speedy. I would definitely go there again and recommend it to anyone I know.

I was at Fire Bar for a party last night. I’ve lived in Crystal Lake for a long time and just moved to the Lake In The Hills/​South Crystal Lake area. I feel that there are SO many better places in downtown Crystal Lake like Duke’s and Williams Street Public House which have actual healthy vegetarian food as well as a wonderful selection of beers, wines and drinks. Those places are always packed and usually with interesting, friendly, cool people. Fire Bar was dead last night and it literally looked like a club Karma scene from Jersey Shore, complete with juice heads, but with slightly more pathetic customers. The drinks were watered down, the setup was confusing (no room to dance as there were tables all over the place and the stage was oddly designed, so I’m not sure how bands are able to play there comfortably) and the bouncer literally held his hand out and said nothing when I walked in. I was like what do you want, a high five? A fist bump? You’ve gotta tell me what you’re actually asking me for. I’m not planning on handing over my wallet and letting you decide. So finally he was like yeah okay I just need an ID. I was like cool, we could’ve covered that like five minutes ago, but whatevs. It was just an odd experience. I didn’t feel like being in the «party» mood or like dancing or having fun. I kind of just felt like rolling my eyes and maybe kicking a few people in the shins on the way by for being kind of douchy and imagining they’re way cooler than what they are. There was some girl there parading her icky, beer gutted alcoholic boyfriend around like she was Angelina with Brad Pitt or something. Every time they came close to me, there was bitchiness afoot. I was like dude, I’m so not interested. No one is. Be pleasant and maybe you’ll make some actual friends. No need to be all territorial and weird. I love the friends I was there with and the waitress I spoke with was super nice, but overall, I am NOT a fan. I like that they offer free shuttles and I do feel that adding some actual sit down tables rather than long, oddly shaped bar tables with stools would be a nice idea, as would adding vegetarian and healthy fare. It might attract a higher class of clientele as well-​like Duke’s or Williams Street Public House. I want to be impressed here, I’m just not. Also, watered down drinks is the term of the day here. As I said, not a fan.

Attended a CL Class reunion at this site. We had the backroom and it was fine. No hassles, no issues. The main bar had a clientele that I wouldnt hang out with, so I doubt I will be back, but for a younger crowd, ok.

I like this place on a Friday or Saturday, if there is a band, but, tonight, I was sitting at the bar, and keg blew more than just a little beer on to my head. I was pretty much was told to deal with it. I guess they make enough money not to give a crap but I didn’t enjoy it.

$ 5 cover for what I would think is the band. Got there at 8:30 and the place was packed. ok no problem. 3 bartenders and one doing the waitresses only, that’s the problem. Also 10:30 and not even a sign of the band. Beer prices are ok if you can get one. Like the place but I think they are making enough not to be charging cover at least 2hours before the band starts and add more bartenders for god sakes. I’m done with my rant.

I’ve been coming here for a few years and tonight was a really bad experience. We paid a cover to get in and no band for the 2 hours we were there. The blonde bartender was the only one paying attention to us when we were able to get remotely close. The other bartender tended to the servers only. I don’t know if 16 candles plays for the door but I wouldn’t go back for bands unless they’re great bands that I truly support.

I’ve had two parties here in the last 3 months, one personal and one for work. The first one was for my birthday in December and we had Mary as our server. She was so awesome that I requested he for our company party. The food is always good as well as the service. Highly recommended for parties and/​or just a night out with friends.

Came here for the first time last night for a party. The food was great! We had the typical bar fare buffet along with an awesome chopped salad and wings. The wait staff was fast and always around even though the place was packed. Blackhawks bar! The game was on everywhere you looked! Great place for a party and to hang out. I’ll be back!

Did not think I can go into a local establishment and have a great Prime Rib. But I did — at Fire Bar and Grill for A Valentine’s Day special. Great job!!!

Ok, to be clear, the stars are for the bands and the free shuttle… If I’m going out to just eat I’d probably skip but we go there for certain bands and though outside venues are always better this place isn’t to bad unless you get a table by the really crazy people the probably should buy a mirror before they go out dancing lol,

Vegetarians go elsewhere. Why can’t a restaurant who specializes in burgers just keep a package of veggie burgers in the freezer? So, I am with some friends who wanted a place we could walk to… I go along despite low expectations to which I was amply rewarded. sometimes your expectations can’t be low enough. The ONLY thing on their menu is veggie or plain pizza. Every one of their salads have meat. Pathetic. Wraps… all meat! Come on!
So the pizza comes, I ask for giardinera peppers, the waitress says they don’t have them, no hot sauce either! Okay, I’ll just eat this bland thing, it’s only lunch… cardboard! The price for mediocrity? $ 13 for a bad 10″ pizza!
None of my omnivorous friends were volunteering positive but nobody was complaining.

Been here twice now. Food was hot, arrived quickly, and tasted great both times. Love the variety of music & food selection. The only criticism I have is that service is somewhat slow. When the server takes the order, whether it’s food or drink, it’s quick to arrive. Getting a server to come to the table, on the other hand, is a sometimes a different story. We waited to place an order, for the bill, a box, and her to pick up payment & return the change. BUT the food & service otherwise, was great. Even the dishes were cleared promptly by the busboy. Very friendly.