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Where to eat Pub food in Ottawa: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Find out what Pub restaurants to try in Ottawa. Ottawa is a city located at the confluence of the navigable Illinois River and Fox River in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States. The Illinois River is a conduit for river barges and connects Lake Michigan at Chicago, to the Mississippi River, and North America's 25,000 mile river system. The population estimate was 18,562 as of 2013. It is the county seat of LaSalle County and it is part of the Ottawa-Peru, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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10. Captains Cove
Overall Ratings
3 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By JoAnnA467
Not that great of food. Nothing exciting on the menu. We were told to go here for lunch. I wish we would have tried a different place. Staff was somewhat friendly but slow. I ordered a cup of soup and pretty sure that is what I got but was charged for a bowl of soup. They do not like you sharing meals because they will charge you $2.99 if you share. I hate that when restaurants do this. I think it is a big rip off. We will not recommend nor when we return to the area we will not return here.
9. Berta's Tap
Reviewed By Billybuc
Friendly staff, great food, reasonable prices!! Best known for the "Berta Burger"! Awesome outdoor patio area. Great place to hang out on a Sunday afternoon! Even though it's a neighborhood bar, children are always welcome!
8. J J's Pub
Reviewed By karenk00
Went in Saturday night, not that busy considering Octoberfest was across the street. This is the third time we've been in the place and we always have to wait wayyyy too long or our food. Just ordered a burger n a chicken sandwich which were both good.
7. A'Lure Aquarium Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By sunshinesandy32
Upon entering I had to take a look at the aquarium bar which is such a unique feature. The decor is very appropriate and inviting! The service and food were fantastic! I love corn nuggets and tend to have a hard time finding those on most menus. My lemon drop drink was delicious! I cannot wait when the weather is warmer, to enjoy the patio out back! We will be back! I hope others will support this nice establishment!
6. Tangled Roots Brewing Company
Reviewed By Susan C
Excellent beer! IPA's are perfect. Excellent food! Shrimp with rice and seasonal vegetables were good, strawberry rhubarb cobbler was just like mom used to make!Excellent service! Very attentive and friendly. Will definitely return when we are through here again!
5. Shakers Lounge-Sports Bar & Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By Dana O
Stopped in to try Radium City Brewing local beer and ended up spending a couple ours visiting with the patrons and staff member. Nice beer option when passing through town. Shared a pizza with the couple sitting by me and it was very good. Nice and thin and crisp.
4. Red Dog Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 49 reviews
Hi, my name is Sam and I'm a Red Rescue Dog. I'm so happy to have found a good home by good-hearted folks in Ottawa. We hope every time you see my picture it brings to mind all of the pets you love so much. For now... enough about ME....let's make your di
Reviewed By jaybee2525
The new management duo has done much with this venue. Featuring fresh seafood throughout the new menu with a slight Mexican twist, this results in a unique dining experience. The shrimp and guacamole tortillas appetizer shines. White fish over spinach with lemon sauce stands out. Get there early in the summer to catch an outdoor table next to the marina. Wonderful sunsets. Bring your sunglasses for those 15 minutes when itâs a little blinding.
3. The Wedron Office
Overall Ratings
4 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By fotoman10
Went here on for the first time on January 21st, 2017 for a family members birthday. Food was outstanding! I had the homemade pork tenderloin and salad bar, wife had the fried chicken. Everyone loved their meals and had no complaints. We had reservations and the staff accommodated us very well. Service and waitress was perfect. Place was clean and well maintained. The only thing we didn't like was the bathrooms which needed some attention. Everything else was exceptional. It was packed the whole time we were there. Somewhat small inside but has enough seating for small groups and family's. I got a feeling this place will be adding on down the road. We can't wait to return to try something new!
2. Corner 230
Overall Ratings
4 based on 94 reviews
They don't seem to have a website when I tried "googling" them. Our waitress said that they've been there for 2-1/2 years, though.
Reviewed By JGS62
Excellent meal, great service for a reasonable price. The seafood pasta was loaded with seafood in a tasty sauce. The tuna salad was cooked perfectly and delicious. The restaurant section was quiet and comfortable. Will definitely return the next time we're in the area.
1. Tangled Roots/Lone Buffalo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 320 reviews
Reviewed By ccsfamily
We stopped in here for a late lunch after hiking at Starved Rock State Park which is about 15 minutes from Ottawa.It was busy, but we were seated right away. The hostess who seated us seemed tired and not very friendly. She seated us at a low table near the tasting room when there were several open comfortable high top tables. We asked to move to another table before we sat down and this seemed to make her more tired. She sat us at a two person high top table with comfortable chairs by the bar which was great.The server was very friendly and helpful and told us about the beer we were thinking about trying. It was the vermillion River $5 for 16 oz and very good.We ordered the three little pigs- bbq pork sliders which were so good and the sausage and bacon flatbread which was also very good. Iâm sure they get quality meat from a meat market because the sausage and bacon were delicious.I still gave this five stars even though the hostess greeting was lacking in the â friendly glad you came to our restaurant ââ-hopefully, she was just having an off day.
