We were visiting the winery in Utica and stopped at Canal Port for a bite to eat. We were greeted when we walked inside. Warm friendly smiles and we were immediately seated. The dining area is spacious, outside patio and full size bar area. The food was made with love. Everyone in my party was happy with their food and drinks. Freshly cooked and seasoned with perfection. read more

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Ate outside on a lovely fall day. Staff was friendly and attentive. The menu has a great variety of food options. Good selection of beer on the menu as well. We had the potato skins, chicken wings and the burger. All were delicious and good sized portions. read more

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I love it hear! Great service and delicious food! Love sitting by the fireplace on cold day!

Eight of us came here for lunch on Saturday and everything was delicious. I ordered the brisket grilled cheese and it came with fries and coleslaw. The brisket was actually very flavorful. It had a smoky flavor and I really enjoyed it. My cousin and his wife really liked it also. Two people had the chicken tenders they were big and delicious. My fiancé and grandma ordered the turkey avocado club and loved it. My dad liked his burger. Service was great. The younger guy was really friendly and helpful. We sat in the room with the fireplace and would definitely return. read more

Canal Port - Brisket grilled cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - Utica, Illinois

This was the only restaurant/bar on the block that actually had a server that greeted us outside warmly, asked if we wanted to view the menu and welcomed us in rather than the two across the street that huffed at us rudely or ignored us altogether. Our service was outstanding and the place was very clean and comfortably air conditioned. Even though not listed on the menu our server said they did have gluten free bread which was a nice surprise and stopped me ordering yet another salad which is usually the only safe offering for me in a bar and grill type place. My burger was perfectly cooked and the gf bun was tender and toasty. My husband enjoyed the fried chicken sandwich and an ice cold craft brew. Thanks for inviting us in! read more

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Located in the Mill Street Patio area of North Utica,Canal Port is housed in an old school pub with original tin ceilings and a wood crafted bar. Serving lunch and dinner in a relaxed atmosphere. We stopped in for a late lunch midweek and it was not crowded at all. They offer indoor and outdoor seating. We sat inside and enjoyed the relaxed feel. They offer a nice selection of craft beers along with sandwiches,salads and homemade soups. For dinner they serve steaks,seafood and pork chops. Expect to wait for your food to be served as everything is made to order. I had Monterrey Chicken sandwich which I ordered fried topped with bacon, Monterrey Jack cheese and Parmesan ranch dressing. You can also get the chicken grilled. Comes with fries,slaw or bar chips. The sandwich was a good portion and reasonably priced. My wife had the burger on a gluten free bun which they only charged her 1.00 extra for. We were both satisfied with our selections and would definitely suggest going here for lunch instead of eating within Starved Rock State Park. read more

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Huge portion of fried chicken breast with wild rice a ton of asparagus with eoldrice and bernaise sauce. Split entree and crab cakes and had leftovers. Chicken breast was nice wild rice pretty good. Asparagus helped balance the stainless of bernaise sauce. Lots of chunks of crab. Think it was canned a lot of salt. Put some fresh lemon on it helped balance the flavors. Great idea good ingredient was just missing something. A little to much salt. Great prices read more

Canal Port - Chicken Oscar - Sandwiches Near Me - Utica, Illinois

BEST SERVICE EVER from Collin. So good that we gave him a round of applause and embarrassed him. Really chill atmosphere. We had a reservation for 1:30pm on a Sunday in a comfy dining area with NFL on the TVs. Really impressed with the food and how fast everything was. I got the veggie burger with Monterey Jack cheese and a side of skinny fries, so good. Bathrooms super clean. All wait staff were very friendly. Everyone was very happy. They also didn't mind us bringing in cupcakes as it was a celebration for two of our relatives. Definitely will be back. read more

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Stopped in for lunch on a weekend after a long day in the car. Was hoping the place would have a nice historic vibe because it's called "Canal Port" but upon walking in we discovered it was just another sports bar with big TVs and video slots. Not the vibe we were looking for, but figured we'd give it a shot. Ordered a burger and a hot sandwich. Very meh. Server was uninterested in tending to us and refilling our drinks. There was nothing above average to bring us back so the next time we're in the area we'll go somewhere else for lunch. read more

We were meeting family from different points across the country and converged on Canal Port. I called ahead to let them know, and they were able to set us up in their back room. Everything about our experience was fantastic: service, food, and the visit. We had burgers, bluegill, chicken strips (kids), the chicken sandwich, the crab cake sandwich (soooo good), and salmon (very good). The strawberry lemonade was yummy, too. Service was perfect! We will definitely go back. read more

I got chicken piccata as a take out order and it was over cooked. I threw it in the garbage.

We ate dinner here 2 nights in a row- the food, atmosphere, and service were excellent. Highly recommend this place.

The guy bartending on Saturday afternoon was a jerk. We walked out and will never go back.

Stopped in for apps and drinks. They appetizers were delicious and the staff was so welcoming and nice. I'd definitely go back.

Good food, very busy for 2pm Sunday. Old saloon look on the inside. Had the loaded potato skins for an appetizer and the grilled chicken sandwich with coleslaw for the entree. Wife had the ribeye steak with asparagus and house-made French fries. Kid enjoyed the grilled cheese sandwich. Mixed fruit was just canned fruit cocktail, so maybe skip that side. Would come back when in the area. read more

Cod dinner was okay. Not bad but not exceptional either. 3.5 stars. Service not horrible but our waitress didn't know much about the menu. 2 stars. But if you are going to be a full bar... Have more than 2 beers on tap and be able to make some cocktails.... Not coming back. read more

Very suspicious place. A group of friends and I (all 18), asked the man in the front who was wearing a pennywise shirt if the food was good. He said "its the best food in Utica" and took us inside. From there a man sitting at the front at the bar told them to bring us to "the back room" and motioned for women waitresses to help take us there. We walked back and found it pretty weird where they were trying to bring us. We turned around and walked out as the guy at the front says "where you guys going, gonna get some food"? read more

Always had great food and service here till may 31st. Ordered a Norwegian salmon as I like crispy skin. Came out no skin and rosemary potatoes had nothing at all on them. The were cooked with no rosemary no nothing. The 6 pieces of Asparagus were great. GF ordered blueberry pecan salad. It came with no blueberries or pecans at all. Fine orders screwed up. Send it back right. Good luck can't get my waiter and finally ate except the bland potatoes and probably half salad. Finally got attention of the lady that sat us. This is 20 minutes in. Told her to find our waiter and get his ass out here. Long story short. Outside seating after about 10 minutes started eating edible portion of mine gf ate some chicken and salad. After all time ask to be compensated for there screw up and lack of service. Was told no one there to authorize. I'm not going sit argue but bullcrap meal and service. Gave my contact info and left. They gave a crap enough to not even call so. I wish I could treat my clients that way and still charge them. Ruined our evening and 9 year anniversary. What mismanaged and could careless dump. Several other restaurants there I've tried a few of them and never had a problem they didn't have the salad that my girlfriend liked. read more

After a long day of hiking, their food really hit the spot. My husband ordered salmon.... but what he got was a white fish, so maybe the kitchen messed up? Either way, he said his food was delicious. I had the chicken oscar. It was very fresh, tasty, and a good size portion to feed a hungry hiker. My kids had the mini corndogs and grilled cheese. Good fries. Fast and friendly service and it's so nice that you can site outside. Downtown Utica is super cute and homey. I loved it and plan to return. This vacation was exactly what we needed. read more

Host was rude he barely let me start talking before walking away, which is a shame as last time the place was so friendly. Then they had plenty of open seats but wouldn't sit anyone for 20/25 mins. read more

Canal Port - Restaurant - Sandwiches Near Me - Utica, Illinois

Omg, this is Big City service in a small town! We have been coming here for over 5 year & love this place! The food is amazing & pairs well with any wine! We are used to Chicago service & this is the only place in Utica that delivers it! The fish is amazing whether you get gluten-free or fried! The wine menu pairs well with the food as well! Thank you so much to Canal Port for 5 star service! read more

Visited on a Sunday evening about 5pm. Plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. Full bar and nice clean indoor area. Outdoor was clean and nice but the thing the restaurant cannot control was present in force: flies and a few bees. We started outdoor and went inside. Not their fault. The whole street was like that. The service was friendly and quick and attentive throughout. She offered a description of the specials. We went with the cod sandwich special/homemade chips and the Monterey chicken and diced potatoes. Both were very good! The chips were excellent. As were the potatoes. The chicken sandwich was decent but was a fairly small piece of meat. The cod was breaded and served on a bun. We almost never eat the bun when it is moderately or heavily breaded. This one was moderately breaded. The cod was the thickness piece I've seen and was delicious. The Harp beer was ... Harp beer (you either love it or hate it) and my wife had a mixed drink special of a combo of peach and whiskey variety that was tasty and refreshing. I have to say this was one of the nicest staffs I witnessed. They held doors, smiled and I heard the bartender really provide great customer service to the folks at the bar. Utica has an envious closed off street that other communities should mimic (...cough, cough..Mokena...) The canal port restaurant has old school charm and some tasty food on this quaint street. Stop on by... read more

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I am someone who never rights reviews good or bad but so annoyed w/ our visit to this place. My husband and i had dinner here last night. I'll start by saying the food, when we eventually got it was good. Our waitress, said she was new, was very nice and attentive. The kitchen service was awful. We started w/ a crab cake appetizer which arrived 30 minutes after we ordered, and didn't come w/ the roasted red pepper sauce it was supposed to have. Which we didn't care that much so said nothing. 45 minutes after we ordered, our waitress came out to tell us they were out of the blue gill husband ordered. So he ordered cod. Literally, at least 6 tables came and went before we got our food. 90 minutes after we ordered, the food finally arrives but didn't come w/ the sides we were supposed to get. Our waitress came w/ the check and said we were getting 2 of our beers for free (we each had 2). I made clear to her, we know this isn't her fault but we wanted at least one meal comped. long story short, they had to call the manager to get permission and manager said no, "give them $10 off". Needless to say, will never go there again. I was a waitress for many years during school, husband in the food business for many years, no manager would have found that acceptable. read more

If you spend the night or weekend in North Utica, there are limited options without driving 15 minutes out of town. It was interesting for us to see 90% of diners eating outside at Skoog's and Joy & Ed's, but hardly anyone at Canal Port Bar & Grill. We ate at Skoog's (like everyone) on a Friday night, and it was okay. Food was just okay. And the flies, everywhere and biting! So we tried Canal Port Bar on Saturday night primarily to escape the flies (!!) and were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. My wife got the blueberry walnut salad and I took a risk by ordering the crab cake sandwich. OMG, it was absolutely delicious! On par with what I've eaten on the East Coast. We sat at the bar and the bartender was friendly and offered quick service. Not sure why this place is rated so low on Yelp!, but in my opinion it's a great find! And you won't break the bank! read more

Great service from knowledgeable waiter with warm seats by the fire. Crab cakes and Guinness-battered fish were yummy choices.

Comfortable seating area. Super friendly and helpful staff. Quick service. Clean dining room/bathrooms. Nice variety of food options on the menu and kitchen happy to substitute sides when requested. We will definitely be back in! Stopped in Sunday early evening with my partner. We ordered a bottle of wine, he had the chicken picatta with a side of jalapeno corn and I had salmon with broccoli and asparagus. Mine was delicious...the fish and veggies were cooked perfect! His was a generous portion and the jalapeno corn was an unexpected delicious surprise! read more

Canal Port - Salmon entree - Sandwiches Near Me - Utica, Illinois

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If u want to be treated like a tourist. Go here Terrible. We walked out after 45 minutes waiting for a fish special and a Rib special There were three customers already eating before we ordered No one else there read more

Canal Port - Sandwiches Near Me - Utica, Illinois

Finally got an afternoon out w husband. Specials Board out front of restaurant said the specials- one was a favorite meal so went in. Seated w water in a plastic glass- told that special was from some other day like that was normal!?!? Too uncomfortable to leave. Meal was bland and overpriced. Never again! read more

Beware! Canal Port overcharges for drinks and adds unapproved tips to your tab without refunding. After contacting them about a clear mistake, they ignored us completely. This is unethical and unacceptable. I can't recommend this place if they think it's okay to steal from customers. read more

Wasn't sure about this place when I saw the video gaming sign... but I was pleasantly surprised. Service was excellent. Waitress was very friendly and helpful. Food was awesome! The fried mushrooms were so good!! I had been expecting the small fried mushrooms about the size of large gum balls. These were full on fresh mushrooms battered and fried. Also be sure to enjoy a mojito. I got a blueberry mojito and it was very refreshing. It was probably one of the best I've ever had. This place is worth a visit! read more

Great selection of bar food with a twist. We were specifically looking for somewhere to eat where we could bring our hiking pup and the patio here was perfect! We opted for the fried cauliflower appetizer and the chicken bernaise....portions were hearty and delicious. The servers were extremely attentive to our GSD. He had his own water bowl and ordered chicken(served at the correct dog temp). Highly recommend after hiking in the area! read more

Canal Port - Henry, our GSD, diving into his food from the doggy menu - Sandwiches Near Me - Utica, Illinois

Came here for the first time and so glad we picked this restaurant. The food was great. I had the crab cake which was packed with large lump crab and came with an amazing red pepper chutney. Hubby had ribeye sandwich and the steak was tender and cooked perfectly. Son had the coconut shrimp that were really big. The outside seating area was really nice too. Highly recommend. read more

Canal Port - Perfect crab cake. Mostly large lump crab with little breading. - Sandwiches Near Me - Utica, Illinois

We have eaten here 3 times over the last 2 years. Once was a Friday afternoon for lunch when they were not busy. The other 2 times were Saturday evening dinners when they were busy. Before getting into my criticisms, let me first say that the food is "pretty good." It's not going to blow you away, but at the same time for a bar-grill type of place, it's probably better than average. Also, they have a large beer and whiskey list and do have some craft cocktails as well. All of that stuff I would consider positive. Now for the negatives though... On all 3 occasions the time it took to get the food was extremely slow. The dinners both took about an hour and 15 mins or so from the time of the order until when the food started to show up at the table (yes, you heard that right). On both of those occasions we had to specifically ask what was going on. The one time we had lunch there, that took 45 minutes or so as well and they were not at all busy at that time. So, if you go to Canal Port, prepare to wait. You might not want to go there with young kids who will get bored while waiting. In addition to slow food though, the mistakes that get made at this place are like nothing I have ever seen before. On our first time eating there, one of the kids ordered the hot dog from the kid's menu. After our group was already about AN HOUR into waiting for the food, the waitress came out and told us they were out of hot dogs and asked the little guy to order something else. Being out of something is fine, but why did it take an hour to realize that? This most recent time we ate there we had 10 people in our party. After waiting well over an hour to receive our food, they then bring out 8 of the 10 dishes. The 9th dish comes out another 5-10 minutes later. The 9th dish was a pasta and when it came out it was missing it's bread on the side. When we asked the waiter about the missing bread, he said they were still working on that. Huh? Still working on a piece of bread? That should be the easiest thing on the entire order. Even after receiving the 9th dish though, there was still nothing on the 10th dish. Still nothing! When we ask where the 10th dish is, you could see on the waiter's face that we caught him off guard and after another 15-minute wait we finally received the 10th dish. It was clear as day they forgot put the order in for the 10th dish or the kitchen just flat-out forgot to make the 10th dish or something. The best part though? When they did eventually bring the 10th dish out, it was missing its side. So then we questioned where was the side and after another 5 minute wait, they finally brought the side out for dish #10. At this point, the waiter did apologize for all the insanity and said their cook was brand new. By the time person #10 was able to start eating, we were probably pushing an hour and 45 minutes since the order was placed!! An hour and 45 minutes?!?! All the kids were all done eating and wanting to go leave before dish #10 was even brought out! The people in our party who were courteous enough to wait for the 10th person to get their food were now dealing with cold food themselves. Just a total disaster. Finally at the end of the night, the check shows up and none of the drinks that were ordered were listed on the check. No beers. No cocktails. No lemonade that the kids ordered. Literally no drinks were on the check. Some people in our party suggested that maybe they removed the drinks as a courtesy since our experience was such a disaster. I don't buy that though. Normally when a business makes a courtesy adjustment on the bill, the manager comes out and offers apologies and explains that he/she made an adjustment to the bill as a courtesy. So, I don't believe they did this as a courtesy since that never happened. My belief is this place is just soooooo incompetent from a service standpoint that this was yet another mistake that they made, but luckily that mistake worked in our favor. read more

Found this place for a tasty lunch after a sweltering day of golf at nearby Senica's Oak Ridge Golf Club. Ice cold beers with ice water chasers gave us time to check out the many options on their menu. I got the Turkey Avocado Club with coleslaw and it was perfect after a hot round of golf. The croissant bun was tasty but didn't hold up well with the toppings of the sandwich. My buddy got the bluegill sandwich with their homemade pub chips and he was very pleased with both. Casual open bar setting with lots of natural wood. Very friendly and attentive bartenders and definitely a place we're going to visit again when back in the area to play another golf course. read more

Had dinner there last week. Burger & bar chips were great! I've had burgers at other local restaurants in Utica, Canal Ports is the best!!!

Sat at bar ordered cheeseburger and fries Service was good burger was good ambience was cool had a good time and good burger... staff Very cool read more

Food was not bad but this restaurant has a serious fly problem. No other restaurant in the same strip seems to have this problem. Maybe it's bc their sidewalk is full of food scraps? Could not enjoy a meal, employees must have swatted an army of flies dead in front of the door. Owners not apologetic and making no effort to mitigate the situation either. No fly traps anywhere just a location excuse. Harp was flat. Service left something to be desired. Local health department says they are aware of this restaurant fly issue. Not recommended due to unsanitary conditions and a sandwich full of flies on top of an extremely condescending owner and manager making the experience one worthy of avoidance for the price point read more

Fried Chicken Horrible service, food was raw!!! Do not eat here !!! Owner is a real winner!! read more

Nice place for lunch with a super nice and efficient waiter, Lucas. Food was very good and cocktails were tasty and good variety. Great music playing of 80's best and just a chill place to cool down and refuel. And really really good chicken wings!! read more

Great chicken sandwich! Service was fairly quick and nice waiter! Not sure about orther poor reviews, but I'd go back!