Guide to Seafood Options During Lake County February Flavor Festival 2024
By: Jeff Randolph 01/30/2024
Forget landlubber fare – in Lake County, our taste buds crave the treasures of the deep! Maybe it's the siren song of over 75 sparkling lakes whispering fishy delights, or maybe it's just the undeniable pull of plump shrimp and succulent scallops. Whatever the reason, seafood reigns supreme here, and Lake County February Flavor Festival is your chance to dive into a culinary ocean of epic proportions!
Get ready to reel in tantalizing dishes from restaurants across the county, each showcasing the freshest catches and creative spins on seafood classics. Think flaky lobster rolls, melt-in-your-mouth sushi, and shrimp scampi that'll have you singing sea shanties with joy. So, buckle up your taste buds and prepare for an unforgettable Flavor Festival voyage – the only risk is falling overboard... with flavor overload!
Lake County February Flavor Festival: A Gourmet Soiree in Lake County, IL 2024 allows diners to CHECK IN TO WIN.
The “Check-In” challenge is an additional marketing promotion that guests can participate in. Guests that check in at five (5) or more locations in the month of February will be entered to win one of the following prizes:
Restaurant Month Prizes:
• 1st prize: an overnight package for two at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort with a dinner package.
• 2nd prize: a cooking class for four at The Joyful Gourmet in downtown Libertyville.
• Other prizes include Gift Cards from participating Restaurant Month and Libation Trail partners.
Libation Trail Month Prizes:
• Selected winners will receive the coveted Lake County Libation Trail long-sleeved t-shirt with a full roster of Libation Trail Partners.
• Don’t look port because these dining options provide the starboard way to feast on seafood for Lake County Flavor Festival. Let's look at seafood options during Lake County February Flavor Festival 2024. Tag your food pictures using #LCFlavorFestival #LakeCountyRW, #LCLibationTrail or #LetsGoLakeCounty at a participating eatery.
Seafood Option
Seafood Option
- Sauteed Shrimp Arrabiata Pasta - jumbo shrimp, spicy marinara, shaved parmesan
Seafood Option
- Shrimp, Pork, and Chinese Chive Dumplings
- Shrimp, Sweet Corn, and Chinese Chive Dumplings
Seafood Option
- Salmone, garbanzo bean puree, roasted radishes, cippollini onions, argula, salsa verde
Seafood Option
- Lobster, fish, crab cakes and more
Seafood Option
- Camarones Rancheros Suizos – Twelve plump shrimp simmered in a tomato sauce with onions, garlic, poblano peppers and spices. Topped with melted cheese.
- Filete de Huachinango al Mojo de Ajo – Red snapper fillet with garlic and herbs. Served with Mexican rice and a salad.
- Camarones Al Ajillo – Twelve plump shrimp cooked in our special garlic sauce, served with rice and a salad.
- Filete de Huachinango al Mojo de Ajo – Red snapper fillet with garlic and herbs. Served with Mexican rice and a salad.
- Camarones Rancheros Suizos – Twelve plump shrimp simmered in a tomato sauce with onions, garlic, poblano peppers and spices. Topped with melted cheese.
- Camarones Al Ajillo – Twelve plump shrimp cooked in our special garlic sauce, served with rice and a salad.
Seafood Option
- Salmon al Chipotle - grilled Alaskan salmon, garlicky mashed potatoes and smoky chipotle sauce
Seafood Option
- Shrimp Bisque Soup
- Fried Calamari
- Scallops Risotto
- Salmon Piccata
Seafood Option
- Calamari & More - tender calamari tossed with lemon rings and banana peppers, lightly fried and served with house-made marinara sauce
Seadfood Option
- Cedar Plank Salmon - finished with balsamic glaze and a fennel mushroom relish
- Pan Seared Sea Bass - with lemon and capers servd with rice pilar
Seafood Option
Seafood Option
- Detroit-style Seafood Deep Dish Square Pizza
Seafood Option
- Alligator Bites- breaded alligator, cajun remoulade, lemon
- Blackened Walleye - blackened walleye, seaosned rice, seasonal vegetable, lemon
Seafood Option
Seafood Option
- Fried Catfish
- Jerk Catfish
- Jerk Shrimp
- Curry Shrimp
- Jerk Salmon
- Red Snapper
Seafood Option
Seafood Option
Seafood Option
- Blackened Salmon - coconut and cashew risotto, grilled zucchini, and fruit piccalilli
Seafood Option
- Crispy tuna
- Miso Cod - Black Cod with miso glaze, soyy potatoes, and broccolini
- Seared Tuna - soy glaze, soba noodles, Szechuan peppercorns
Seafood Option
Seafood Option
- House Made Fish and Chips
For Instagrammable Can and Bottle Art Designs from Lake County Libation Trail partners during Lake County Flavor Festival continue here.
To learn about all of the participating restaurants in the foodie festival, click here.
Share your Instagrammable cuisines using #LCFlavorFestival.
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