McHenry County has what you're hungry for. From fine dining to casual fare a treasure of tastes are waiting. Enjoy a nautical experience on the banks of the Fox River at Port Edward in Algonquin or a mix of dining options in our quaint downtown districts and family friendly establishments throughout the county. Welcome & hope you're hungry!

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Where Are We Located?

McHenry County, Illinois is located approximately 50 miles northwest of Chicago with easy access from I-90. The Fox River Valley and Chain O' Lakes region borders to the east giving way to quaint villages and expansive rolling countryside to the west. The county is traversed by routes 20, 31, 47, 120, 173 and 176 making it a convenient escape from all parts of northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.