Mookie's Steak Seafood - Crystal Lake

Older building giving an old speakeasy vibe. Everything we ordered from steaks to seafood was very tasty, service was awesome. I would come back. They also have creme brulee!

How to describe this place? Think 1940's era bar with dark leather booths, art deco accents, and a smoky saxophone playing in the background. Almost expected to see Humphrey Bogart enjoying a drink when I turned around. This hidden gem is the real deal if you are looking for atmosphere, and awesome food. The attention to detail by the bartenders, kitchen, and wait staff is amazing. The preparation and presentation of the food, and drinks are the real treat though. There's very few places in the Northwest suburbs that deliver the caliber of food that you'll find here. Step through the doors and leave the busy world outside. You won't be disappointed. We're sorry that we didn't try it sooner!

Disappointed is the best way to describe our visit. First time here, will not be back. And we were really hoping it was going to be good. Took my wife and kids here for wife's birthday. Our server was well intentioned but very inexperienced. Good effort, but fell way short. Took our order, left the menu's. Not a big deal, but bad start. We still tipped 20% but that was out of courtesy. Several side orders were forgotten, entrees were mediocre, food was luke warm or cold. Kitchen was slow. Place was 1/3 full so no excuse. One person in our party ordered crab cakes, plural, for dinner. ONE crab cake, not crab cakes, arrived. It was cold. He ate a third of it, and sent it back. They microwaved it, and sent the two thirds half eaten crab cake back out instead of making a new one. Never seen anything like that before. And for these prices I was shocked. Soups and salads were good. It's a shame though. Overall it was not a good experience and we don't recommend spending your money here with so many good choices in Crystal Lake.

We went to Mookie's on Thanksgiving and were blown away with the food and service. Our server was so nice and went out of her way to make sure everything was great. The adults all had their Thanksgiving menu, which had so many yummy choices turkey, ham, ribs and traditional sides like stuffing, green beans and mashed potatoes. Our son got a bacon cheeseburger as he does at most places and said it was the best burger he's ever had. The New England clam chowder was so so good. I already know I'm ordering a bowl of it next time! Everyone in our party raved over the food and we went home full and happy. I wish we had taken photos, but we were having such a nice time I forgot. I can't believe we have taken so long to visit Mookie's, we will be back very soon!

Best food best service!!! Going back again for sure