Halftime Restaurant Pizza & Cocktails

Nate is the best! My boyfriend and I stopped here on a family trip and had the best time :) Nate is…read moresuper knowledgeable and sociable. Highly highly recommend the cocktail "children of the corn". Perfect drinks and perfect vibe!!

I was really excited to check this place out after seeing their cocktail menu online, and in some…read moreways it definitely lived up to the hype. The drinks were excellent--well-balanced, creative, and clearly made with skill. There was also a live musician performing during my visit who was amazing and added a great atmosphere and really elevated the overall vibe. Service, however, was a mixed experience. One of the bartenders (a newer female bartender) was very friendly, attentive, and showed a lot of potential--she made a great impression despite seeming a bit new. Unfortunately, the other bartender completely brought the experience down. He came across as rude, disengaged, and honestly like he didn't want to be there at all. I understand it was a busy night, but there was very little sense of urgency from him, and wait times felt longer than they should have been--even factoring in the crowd. That said, I do understand everyone can have an off night, and given how good the drinks and atmosphere were (plus the positive reviews I've seen elsewhere), I'd likely be willing to give it another shot. Overall, great cocktails and ambiance, but inconsistent service keeps it from being a top-tier experience--for now. I will be happy to update following a repeat visit.

Salted Carmel Expressio Martini

Delicious old fashion. Loved the skeleton touch!

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Keagan’s Irish Pub

4.4(22 reviews)

1.4 mi

Keagan's has the best Irish dishes, burgers and more !! Oh and cocktails! We love this place!!read more

We popped in while visiting town recently and had so much fun! There was karaoke that night and a…read morenice small crowd of talented singers! The dj was so fun and welcoming! The drinks were fine. I would have preferred a glass to the plastic that was used. The service was slow but yet they were well staffed.

The bar has everything!

Pork Chop Sandwich with Blueberry BBQ Sauce

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Valentino’s Pasta and Wine

4.2(40 reviews)

Went for a bachelorette trip and the staff was so kind to us all. The food was amazing and…read moremoderately priced. The place was so cute, they had a speakeasy available upstairs and the vibe was cute.

Vanessa! Amazing service. Food is fantastic. Cannot believe how awesome they renovated this…read more(formerly JJ's Pub). Upstairs is a beautiful speakeasy with gambling machines and velvet couches. A big variety of food. The specials are interesting. I chose the cheese ravioli special with wild mushrooms. Friend had marinara pasta with sausage. We had a starter the cheese burrata and the prosciutto on the side. The cheese was soooooo good. Vanessa went out of her way to make us happy. We had to send the pasta back as it was too spicy for my friend. They remade it and it was perfect for her. I had a blanc de blanc champagne but there was no fizz and the waitress happily got me a different sparkling. I loved the ravioli. Great ambiance. Highly recommend.

2nd level speak easy - soon to open

Cannoli dessert

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Country Rigatoni

Berta's Tap

3.8(36 reviews)

1.4 mi

If you're visiting and want a more relaxed vibe, I definitely recommend visiting Berta's Tap…read more Definitely a popular local hangout and the outdoor patio gets PACKED at night. Food and drinks are very reasonably priced. 4 stars because very few people here follow any of the CDC guidelines and there was a birthday party being hosted inside on one of the nights that we visited and ZERO people had masks on. Also didn't appreciate one of the locals coming up to our table and getting uncomfortably close to my face while proceeding to ask me if he could have the rest of my fries ... dude, we are in the middle of a pandemic ??? Staff is great and very friendly, but I do recommend you come early, hide in a corner, and leave before the locals come if you're worried about Covid lol.

If I could put negative stars, I would…read more I got ID'd for getting waters after 2 drinks over 3 hours. My boyfriend asked bartender if they did they started IDing for waters. He got kicked out right after asking. Sorry and pathetic bartenders who obviously hate tips (I didn't need to tip for waters but did since they were obviously busy for the holiday). I would say hire new bartenders but it seems like they all hate their lives working here, so actually keep them. Got ur charger btw #cooked Instagram.com/jxckbullock

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Dockside Bar & Grill

4.0(43 reviews)

0.7 mi

Good people, good drinks and food! Very friendly staff and they have live music too!…read moreWe have been there many times!

Awesome views of the Illinois River, friendly service, nice decor, thrifty prices. What's not to…read morelove?

View from the patio upstairs.

Fish n Chips Breaded and fried whitefish with fries and tartar sauce.

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Bloody Mary

Misfits Ottawa

4.7(12 reviews)

1.4 mi

Our food was amazing!!! Great flavor and combinations of ingredients that you don't find in many…read morerestaurants. Super fun and witty bartender/waitress. Did not try any drinks but will be back to have one or two as they sounded amazing!! Super cool vibe inside.

Food / service is outstanding. We visit starved rock once a year as a getaway from the city. We are…read morenow adding Misfits to our annual trip itinerary. The food was so good - we had lunch and also ordered 2 entrees to go so we could enjoy them later that night. 10/10 - great job and absolutely worth the stop!

A Taste of Hollywood

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Chickpeas Just Wanna Have Fun

Burger and Sushi House-Ottawa

4.0(334 reviews)

BASH (Burger And SusHi) in Ottawa IL: Why you should go there instead of fast food chains. If you…read moreget a $16 roll and a $10 roll and really take the time to enjoy each mouth full of those true works of art (tip of the hat to Hadi).. eyes closed ..face skyward.. all attention on your tastebuds to give the experience the attention it deserves.. you'll take half of each home and get two meals. Technically that $30+ tab is more than you'd spend for a burger and fries and a shake someplace.. but thats one meal..and its fast and its done and did you really need or want that calorie count? that fat and sugar? starch and salt? It tastes good you say? ok.. try this instead.. take half home. two meals at about the same price per meal.. much better for you and when I say ART.. I mean ART. Like taking your tastebuds to a live concert with Bach and Mozart playing and the opener is OG Queen. As to the economics.. If you buy at a chain..thats an organization designed to funnel money up and OUT of your community as much as possible.. if you eat at say Cinco in Streator or any locally owned and operated and incorporated restaurant more of the money stays local to swish around in the local economy. OH and of course, healthier eating in both cases. real food. A solid platter at Cinco usually gets me at least two meals and thats if i dont mix in the leftovers to punch up my own tacos or soup or whatever I'm cooking

I definitely would have not thought to put these two concepts together, but it totally works and I…read moream so happy it exists. The atmosphere was great and energetic, and our server was very friendly and fun. I believe her name was Lauren and she was a good time. Definitely want to visit again as the sushi looked delicious.

Kamikaze roll

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Bluegill Boathouse & Marina Bar

4.5(2 reviews)

1.9 mi

We didn't eat but we had drinks at the sand bar! How fun is it to put your feet in the sand while…read moresitting on a swing bar in Ottawa, Illinois. DJ was a little load for just a couple people but I guess if you hear it from a distance you would go check it out. We moved to the outside part of the restaurant and had a couple more drinks. Service was a little slow but our wait staff said he was new. Can't fault him for that. Bathrooms were clean, and I noticed they are now gender neutral. Ok. When we left I looked to see if anyone was sitting in the sand pit area and there where a few people, majority older. So I wondered if the DJ was going to switch up the today's hits to something the overall crowd would like. Play music for the crowd you have? Just a thought. It was a beautiful day and I would recommend checking this place out. It's definitely evolving since they opened many years ago! (It's the only picture I took.)

We had a Burger, fries, baked goat cheese, cheese curd, & creme brulee donuts. Each bite was better…read morethan the last. Everything so so delicious. I cannot wait to go back.

Zeller Inn

3.4(39 reviews)

Cool decor with a fun textured pattern on the walls. Tiny weird outside bathroom. The quirks add…read moreup, but the sum is quite positive. Nice place to stop in for a drink and a bite to eat when the weather is nice. The patio has a quiet, relaxing tuck in on a not so busy street with plenty of parking. Our food was good, made fast, and delivered to the outdoor table with easy to access drinks at the bar for a Sunday afternoon. Prices were reasonable and service was friendly. The only thing that would keep me out of here is a long wait on a cold night, but they have a semi-enclosed patio that should make that a non-issue. Next time I'm passing through starved rock I'll stop in for a bite!

This establishment has been preserved well as it is is very old (established 1871). Although I did…read morenot care for the vibe of the place I do admire the historic preservation. Walking in through the beer garden it reeked of w e e d. It was very quiet there as it was a weekday evening, except for a male screaming in the beer garden as we entered and a few other times as we were inside the bar. Inside the floor mosaic tiling is neat and so are the ceilings. I also like the big vintage cash register which I assume is originally from the bar when it opened. The ceilings are high and beautifully restored. We did not get food. Our two vodka club sodas were $14 total. They were served in clear plastic cups. The bartender smiled at us and was polite but she didn't say much. We couldn't stand how the place smelled so we quickly paid, finished our drinks and left.

Beautiful bar

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Susie D.

5 years ago

Had the fried chicken..... I must say it's probably one of the fried chickens I've ever had...... and I do believe you have the best French onion soup... one thing though send the croutons in a separate container... love it when I bite into a nice crunchy crouton, and you have the absolute best loaded baked potato soup on the planet absolutely love it love it susie read more

Luanne G.

11 years ago

Had a great lunch here. Food and service was good. Parking lot needs some care but still good place for a meal.

Gloria G.

8 years ago

The mushrooms were amazing and so was the fried chicken. Great place to eat.

Janie K.

11 years ago

The BEST take out pizza in Ottawa hands down!

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