Lakewood Explores Addition of Italian Restaurant on Crystal Lake

Would you dine at an Italian restaurant situated on Crystal Lake?

The village of Lakewood has been exploring the feasibility of creating a unique dining experience at the current village hall site, at 2500 Lake Avenue in Lakewood, located on Crystal Lake.

Initial renderings for a restaurant that is “old world Italian with a modern twist.” The two-story restaurant would have indoor seating on the first floor with 187 seats and an outdoor patio that would seat 155.

The second floor would include a banquet hall that could seat 146

The restaurant initiative was identified “some time ago” during a series of planning and visioning sessions with Lakewood residents, village officials said Wednesday.

“A restaurant in this prime location would not only fill a need within the community, it offers an opportunity to showcase the spirit and essence of the Lakewood community,” according to a village of Lakewood press release.

While the process is still ongoing, the village has received a number of inquiries regarding the status of the restaurant project.

“Understandably, there has been significant interest in such an endeavor, as it would serve as a premier destination within the county,” according to the news release.

Barker/Nestor Architecture & Design completed the initial renderings, which will continue to be refined over the coming months to more closely meet the needs of the project, village officials said.

“While the final product may look different, the village is excited to share the vision of the possibilities for transforming this property,” according to the news release.

The restaurant management group is currently seeking investors to make the proposed project a reality.