The Breakers Restaurant Menu (Updated September 2025)
Welcome to The Breakers Restaurant, an enchanting Chinese eatery nestled in Crystal Lake, IL. With over 80 years of culinary excellence, this vibrant establishment offers a unique blend of authentic cuisine and a lively atmosphere, often described as reminiscent of a Tiki paradise.
The menu is a testament to flavor and creativity, featuring dishes such as the Mushroom Kew—juicy grilled steak for $17, or the Hong Sue Gai—crispy fried chicken adorned with crunchy almonds on golden noodles for $14. Seafood enthusiasts will delight in the Hong Sue Har with sautéed shrimp, while vegetarians can savor the delightful Vegetable Stir-Fry.
Customer reviews consistently highlight the warmth of the service and the inviting ambiance. From the delectable appetizers like the famed egg rolls to the refreshing drink menu, you'll be captivated by the experience. As Megan Van beautifully puts it, "The food was incredible," capturing the essence of dining at The Breakers.
Join the tradition, gather some friends, and discover why this spot is celebrated as Crystal Lake’s hidden gem. Whether you’re out for a casual meal or a special occasion, The Breakers promises an unforgettable experience filled with flavor and fun.
All Day - Appetizers
Egg Roll
US$3.50Fried Won Ton
Traditional chicken and shrimp.
US$5.50Fried Shrimp
Butterflied jumbo shrimp, hand battered and served crispy.
US$7.00Chicken Fingers
Hand battered all white meat chicken breast in our homemade batter. fried to perfection.
US$7.00Crab Rangoon
A family recipe made with crab and cream cheese made fresh daily.
US$7.00Potstickers
Steamed pork potstickers.
US$9.50Po Po Platter
2 of our famous egg rolls, Cantonese fried shrimp, wontons, and chicken fingers .
US$12.50All Day - Sandwiches
Hamburger
Ground beef patty on a bun, typically includes lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise.
US$12.00Cheeseburger
Classic beef patty topped with melted cheese, served on a grilled bun.
US$12.50All Day - Almond Ding
Beef
Juicy, tender beef, perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection.
US$15.00Chicken
Crispy chicken pieces stir-fried with bell peppers, pineapple, and savory sauce.
US$14.50Hong Sue Gai (Fried Chicken)
Crispy fried chicken with snap peas, celery, mushrooms, and almonds on a bed of crispy noodles.
US$15.00Pork
Diced pork stir-fried with celery, mushrooms, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, and carrots, garnished with almonds in a savory brown sauce.
US$13.50Hong Sue Har (Fried Shrimp)
Breaded shrimp, typically includes snow peas, mushrooms, water chestnuts, and bok choy in a white sauce.
US$15.00Shrimp
Juicy, succulent shrimp, masterfully seasoned and perfectly cooked.
US$15.00Vegetable
Mixed vegetables stir-fried and topped with crunchy almonds.
US$12.50All Day - Mushroom Kew
Beef
Juicy, tender beef, perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection.
US$14.00Chicken
Tender chicken stir-fried with bell peppers, pineapple chunks, and a savory sauce.
US$13.50Hong Sue Gai (Fried Chicken)
Crispy fried chicken with crunchy almonds, snow peas, mushrooms, and diced celery on a bed of golden noodles.
US$14.00Hong Sue Har (Fried Shrimp)
Deep-fried shrimp sauteed with snow peas, water chestnuts, mushrooms, carrots, and bok choy in a savory sauce.
US$15.00Pork
Sliced pork sauteed with mushrooms, typically accompanied by bamboo shoots and vegetables, served in a savory brown sauce.
US$13.00Shrimp
Juicy, succulent shrimp, masterfully seasoned and perfectly cooked.
US$15.00Steak
Juicy grilled steak, seasoned to perfection.
US$17.00Vegetable
Mushrooms and a medley of vegetables, typically including broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers, stir-fried in a savory sauce.
US$11.50All Day - Extra Fine Chop Suey
Beef
Juicy, tender beef, perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection.
US$15.00Chicken
Tender chicken strips stir-fried with bell peppers, pineapple, and a savory sauce.
US$13.50Pork
Sliced pork stir-fried with a medley of vegetables, including bean sprouts and cabbage, typically in a savory brown sauce.
US$13.00Shrimp
Shrimp stir-fried with a variety of vegetables including bean sprouts, cabbage, and carrots, typically served in a savory sauce.
US$15.00Vegetable
Stir-fried mix of celery, napa cabbage, bean sprouts, and white onion, typically includes a savory brown sauce.
US$11.50All Day - Subgum Chop Suey
Beef
Juicy, tender beef, perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection.
US$15.00Chicken
Tender chicken pieces stir-fried with bell peppers, pineapple chunks, and savory sauce.
US$13.50Pork
Stir-fried pork with a medley of vegetables such as bean sprouts, cabbage, and carrots in a savory sauce.
US$13.00Shrimp
Shrimp stir-fried with bean sprouts, cabbage, and carrots, typically includes a blend of traditional chop suey vegetables in a savory sauce.
US$15.00Vegetable
Stir-fried assortment of fresh vegetables, typically including broccoli, carrots, bean sprouts, and mushrooms, served in a light, savory sauce.
US$11.50All Day - Sweet & Sour
Chicken
Crispy chicken pieces with bell peppers, pineapple chunks, and a tangy sweet and sour sauce.
US$12.50Pork
Battered pork, deep-fried and tossed with pineapple, bell peppers, and onions in a tangy sweet and sour sauce.
US$12.50Shrimp
Juicy, succulent shrimp, masterfully seasoned and perfectly cooked.
US$14.00All Day - Pea Pods
Beef
Juicy, tender beef, perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection.
US$15.00Chicken
Tender chicken pieces stir-fried with crisp green bell peppers, juicy pineapple chunks, and vibrant red bell peppers in a savory sauce.
US$14.00Hong Sue Gai (Fried Chicken)
Crispy fried chicken with pea pods, mushrooms, and water chestnuts, garnished with sliced almonds and served atop a bed of crispy noodles.
US$14.00Hong Sue Har (Fried Shrimp)
Breaded shrimp, typically sauteed with snow peas, water chestnuts, and carrots in a savory brown sauce.
US$15.00Pork
Stir-fried pork with fresh pea pods, typically includes water chestnuts, carrots, and a savory brown sauce.
US$13.00Shrimp
Juicy, succulent shrimp, masterfully seasoned and perfectly cooked.
US$15.00Steak
Juicy grilled steak, seasoned to perfection.
US$17.00All Day - Chef Specials
Beef With Tomato & Green Pepper
Sauteed beef with tomatoes and green peppers, typically includes a savory brown sauce.
US$14.00Chef Don Steak
U.S.D.A. Choice sirloin broiled as you desire it. Sliced and placed on a bed of Chinese greens, pea pods, mushrooms, and seasoned with ho yo sauce.
US$18.00Hong Kong Pepper Steak
U.s.d.a. choice sirloin sliced and sauteed with green peppers mushrooms and oyster sauce mouthwatering goodness.
US$17.00General Tso’s Chicken
Boneless chicken chunks, marinated fied until crispy, then sauteed with red pepper and in our special tangy sauce.
US$14.00Orange Chicken
Boneless chicken breast hand dipped and deep fried until crispy, glazed with our sweet and zesty orange sauce.
US$14.00Mongolian Beef
Hand sliced beef, stir fried with onions and scallions in the traditional peppered Mongolian sauce.
US$17.50Sesame Chicken
Hand battered white meat chicken and broccoli .
US$14.00All Day - Egg Foo Young (3 Patties)
Chicken
Crispy chicken patties with bell peppers, pineapple, and savory brown sauce.
US$11.50Ham
Ham, egg, and bean sprout combined in a classic Egg Foo Young, served with a savory brown gravy.
US$11.50Pork
Pork Egg Foo Young typically includes a Chinese-style omelette with pork, bean sprouts, and onions, served with a savory gravy.
US$11.50Shrimp
Three patties of egg omelette with shrimp, bean sprouts, and onions, typically served with a brown gravy.
US$13.50Vegetable
Three patties of egg foo young, featuring a blend of mixed vegetables, typically includes carrots, peas, and bean sprouts, served with a savory brown gravy.
US$10.50All Day - Fried Rice
BBQ Pork
Wok-fried rice featuring BBQ pork, typically includes egg, green onions, and a mix of peas and carrots.
US$10.00Chicken
Tender chicken pieces stir-fried with rice, mixed vegetables, and savory soy sauce.
US$10.00Ham
Stir-fried rice with ham, peas, carrots, and egg, seasoned with soy sauce.
US$10.00Shrimp
Stir-fried rice with shrimp, typically includes eggs, peas, carrots, and onions.
US$11.00Vegetable
Stir-fried rice with a medley of vegetables such as peas, carrots, broccoli, and onions, often including eggs and seasoned with soy sauce.
US$10.00Combination
BBQ pork, chicken and shrimp.
US$13.00All Day - American Dishes
Grilled Chicken
Juicy, perfectly grilled chicken with a hint of herbs and spices.
US$16.00Fried Boneless Chicken
Boneless chicken, deep-fried until golden brown, typically served with a selection of sauteed Chinese vegetables in a special brown sauce.
US$13.00Fried Jumbo Shrimp
Succulent shrimp fried to perfection and served with your choice of chinese vegetables steamed broccoli or fries.
US$15.00All Day - Miscellaneous
Rice
White rice, available in pint or quart sizes.
US$2.00Chow Mein
Stir-fried noodles, options for pint or quart servings.
US$1.25Ding Noodles
Wheat noodles mixed with a variety of ingredients, typically served with a unique sauce.
US$4.00Gravy
Available in pint or quart options.
US$1.25Gravy With Mushrooms
Savory gravy enriched with a variety of mushrooms, simmered to create a rich and aromatic sauce.
US$4.00Salad
Crisp, fresh garden greens with a light, refreshing dressing.
US$3.00Side Of Broccoli
Freshly steamed, lightly salted, and served as a wholesome side.
US$5.00French Fries
Crispy golden strips of deliciousness served hot and seasoned to perfection.
US$4.00Fortune Cookies
Crispy Chinese treats with hidden messages. Available by the dozen or individually.
US$0.15Almond Cookies
Almond cookies, available by the dozen or single.
US$0.25All Day - Bok Choy
Beef
Juicy, tender beef, perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection.
US$14.00Chicken
Crispy chicken pieces stir-fried with green and red bell peppers, pineapple chunks, and a savory sauce.
US$13.50Pork
Sliced pork stir-fried with Chinese bok choy, typically includes a blend of garlic and a savory brown sauce.
US$13.50Shrimp
Juicy, succulent shrimp, masterfully seasoned and perfectly cooked.
US$15.00All Day - Beef Entrees
Broccoli
Fresh, crisp broccoli florets, lightly steamed to preserve flavor and nutrition.
US$14.00Cashew
Tender beef slices stir-fried with crunchy cashews, bell peppers, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots in a savory sauce.
US$14.00Curry
Hot and spicy.
US$14.00Kung Pao
Hot and spicy.
US$14.00Lobster Sauce
Minced pork sauteed with black beans and egg drops, typically includes a touch of garlic in a savory sauce.
US$14.00Oyster Sauce
Sliced beef sauteed with a variety of vegetables, typically including mushrooms and onions, all enveloped in a savory oyster sauce.
US$14.00All Day - Chicken Entrees
Broccoli
Fresh, crisp broccoli florets, lightly steamed to preserve flavor and nutrition.
US$13.50Cashew
Tender chicken pieces stir-fried with cashews, bell peppers, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots in a savory sauce.
US$13.50Curry
Hot and spicy.
US$13.50Kung Pao
Hot and spicy.
US$13.50Lobster Sauce
Minced pork sauteed in a savory black bean sauce with egg, typically includes garlic.
US$13.50Oyster Sauce
Chicken pieces stir-fried with a rich and savory oyster sauce, typically includes a mix of vegetables.
US$13.50All Day - Pork Entrees
Broccoli
Fresh, crisp broccoli florets, lightly steamed to preserve flavor and nutrition.
US$13.50Cashew
Tender pork stir-fried with cashews, bell peppers, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots in a savory sauce.
US$13.50Curry
Hot and spicy.
US$13.50Kung Pao
Hot and spicy.
US$13.50Lobster Sauce
Minced pork sauteed in a savory black bean sauce, often accompanied by egg drops.
US$13.50Oyster Sauce
Sliced pork sauteed with assorted vegetables typically includes a rich oyster sauce.
US$13.50All Day - Shrimp Entrees
Broccoli
Fresh, crisp broccoli florets, lightly steamed to preserve flavor and nutrition.
US$14.50Cashew
Tender shrimp stir-fried with cashews, bell peppers, mushrooms, celery, and bamboo shoots.
US$14.50Curry
Hot and spicy.
US$14.50Kung Pao
Hot and spicy.
US$14.50Lobster Sauce
Shrimp stir-fried with peas, carrots, and egg in a savory sauce, typically includes hints of garlic and black bean.
US$15.50Oyster Sauce
Shrimp sauteed with snow peas, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and water chestnuts in a savory oyster sauce.
US$14.50All Day - Family Dinners
Lenny’s Special For Two
Egg rolls, chicken almond ding chow mein, pork egg foo young, steamed rice.
US$30.00Hong Kong Special For Three
Egg, rolls and fried shrimp, hong sue gai kew, beef with tomato and green pepper, pork egg foo young and steamed rice.
US$46.00Hoo Toy Special For Five
Egg rolls and fried shrimp, chicken almond ding chow mein, beef with tomato and green pepper, sweet and sour pork, pork egg foo young, BBQ pork fried rice.
US$78.00Bak Ban Special For Seven
Egg rolls and fried shrimp, large chicken almond ding chow mein, Hong Kong pepper steak, loong har gai pan, shrimp pea pods, sweet and sour pork, steamed rice.
US$120.00Georges’s Special For Two
Fried shrimp, hong sue gai kew, pork egg foo young, BBQ pork fried rice.
US$32.00Canton City For Four
Egg rolls and fried shrimp, large hong sue gai kew, beef with tomato and green pepper, pork egg foo young, BBQ pork fried rice.
US$60.00Fun Hee Special For Six
Egg rolls and fried shrimp, large hong sue gai kew, beef pea pods, sweet and sour pork, pork egg foo young, BBQ pork fried rice.
US$90.00Mee Special For Eight
Egg rolls and fried shrimp, large hong sue gai kew, large chef don steak, hong sue har pea pods lobster, almond ding chow mein sweet and sour pork, BBQ pork fried rice.
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