Food is amazing service is great good atmosphere you get a lot of food the owner is there treating…read moreeveryone like family

Finally ate here after living down the street for 6 years! This is your typical dive bar - it is…read morehuge inside with some arcade games, music, and pool tables. They also hold some events and I saw a table that said they had a Bloody Mary bar, but it wasn't going on the day we went. We ordered a meatball sub, bone-in wings, boneless wings, and fries/onion rings to try. We told the server to bring the food out as it was ready. We waited a long while for our first item to come out and it was the bone-in wings surprisingly, then the boneless wings, and finally the meatball sub. The wings were great and I enjoyed the onion rings as well! The meatball sub was cold and did not taste the best. If I come again, I would just come for the wings and a few drinks. Our server was very friendly and attentive. The bartender and guests at the bar were laughing and having a good time. If you're from out of town, it's also worth mentioning the good that the owner does... outside of having this restaurant. He holds food pantries for the locals no questions asked. When we were going through government shutdown last year, he also partnered with Jewel Osco to give away Turkey dinner kits so family's could have a Thanksgiving. If all else, that's one heck of a reason to give your business here.

Glamping at Camp Aramoni is a Midwest-must! I was part of a group of six (which included two lower…read moreelementary kiddos) that stayed two nights. Our tent was fabulous and so comfortable, and that even includes the pull-out couch. The grounds are lovely with wildflowers everywhere you turn. Follow the paths, and you'll find yourself at Blue Heron Creek and Vermilion River. Bring your water shoes for some aquatic hiking. The kiddos and I did plenty of exploring. The best surprise of Camp Aramoni is the food that's included during your stay. Our group was blown away by how delicious and thoughtfully crafted everything was, from the cinnamon butter for your breakfast waffle to the focaccia pizza at dinnertime to the homemade marshmallow for your campfire. We also purchased a Chicago dog lunch, which was plentiful and included the kitchen's own bbq chips. Know that if you have dietary restrictions, Camp Aramoni is incredibly accommodating. If you want to stay at the camp the entire time, I recommend two nights, which gives you a full day to explore the 96 acres of camp as well as relax at your tent. If you were to stay longer, there's plenty to do in the area between the state parks and Utica. I hope I'm lucky enough to enjoy a second round at Camp Aramoni. This is a very special place worth every penny!

Warning: Do *not* go here for a glamping or couple's retreat trip. It is nothing more than a…read moreglorified wedding venue. Frankly, this "camp" made no sense to me whatsoever. You're paying $500+ per night to be in one of eleven tents/cabins that are all tightly squished together in a row. Zero forestry separating them. Zero privacy unless you're hunkered in your cabin. Zero feeling of seclusion. Zero feeling of wilderness or camping vibes. If I am paying this much for a "luxury camping experience", I expect at least part of that value proposition to be not seeing my neighbor 20 feet away from me when we're sitting at our fire pits as you would be at a basic campground like Starved Rock. Their marketing materials claimed the Flora and Fauna cabin is "surrounded by forest" and secluded...but it's on the same silly strip of road, in the same row of cabins just 10 to 20 feet from the neighboring cabin. It just so happens to be the one on the end. I would feel less compelled to leave a negative review if Aramoni wasn't straight up lying to customers in how they describe the property.

Fantastic boat experience on the Illinois River! We loved every minute of it. Super easy to book by…read morecalling. Friendly staff on phone and on the boat. We were warmly greeted when we arrived. Given the option of indoor or outdoor seating. We sat outside as it was a beautiful night. The captain drove carefully and we loved all the history on this two hour ride. We even got to see a majestic bald Eagle and its nest. SO COOL. They have a cash bar inside with any beverage you desire. Reasonable prices. This is a great idea for someone visiting from out of town. Or even someone who grew up here would enjoy - it is very educational. Awesome guy on acoustic guitar playing mellow tunes throughout. Definitely a MUST DO when you are in Ottawa IL!

Just got off the Saint Genevieve boat, and wow, what a great experience. Such a beautiful historic…read moreboat with the most ornate bar that serves incredible well priced cocktails, wine and beer. We were fortunate enough to listen to a singer, Aaron Kelly. Really great singer songwriter with a great bluegrass twist. He told the best stories and made his songs come alive. It was really cool! Beautiful view of the houses, saw bald eagle, and lots of neat infrastructure pieces like the railroad bridge etc. Price right, and a wonderful time. Highly recommended!

I was personally invited here to enjoy Sunday dance night & we had a group of 5 and were treated…read morevery well. The music is 50's music for the most part and generally the crowd was 50+ in age, we didn't mind every one was great. The food was average nothing special, but that is not why we were here we were here to dance & listen to retro music. Let me tell you these people have some spunk! We will be returning. Thank you for everything Harold & Audrey.

Friday Seafood Buffet was a CRIME. Temperature of place was in the 60's , that being said NONE of…read morethe hot dishes were ever covered. No one ever checked on buffet while we were there. Only 2 items,a chicken leg, in the bottom of a serving tray of other chicken and a crock pot of potato soup were WARM, every other supposedly Hot item was just above that room temperature, Luke warm would have been a blessing at that point but it was not to be found here. Don't waste your time or money here - they have NO concept of customer satisfaction or how to properly maintain a buffet. P.S. the reason I gave it 1 star was because the review won't register unless it has a rating - someone has to save the rest of you -3 more appropriate.

Awesome place !!! Great selection of adult beverages, great service, space is beautiful and…read moreaccommodating

We had a lovely family outing tubing, swimming, and boating with Starved Rock River Adventures. The…read morepontoon boat was in good shape and our route was easy to find with the map Tony gave us. The water was a little gross but we had a fun time and made good memories. Worth it!

It was bad. The boat was not in good condition and had the seams on the seats popping out. The…read moreowner charged us for damages that were cause because of false information and water depth. They did not correctly explain the water and its ranges and then got upset when we asked them about it. Would never rent from them. I would give it a 0 if I could. They also tried to charge $50 over if you were late by any minute.

I came into town to see my best friend who's getting married in September, and as her maid of…read morehonor, we wanted to get some things handled. We were walking downtown and came across this place, and although it said "by appointment" on the door, they were happy to accommodate us on the spot. The young girl with dark hair was able to help us look at all shades and options for the grooms side and had much cheaper rates than other places we had looked. The tux rentals are itemized instead of one flat rate, so I'm still unsure if it'll be cheaper in the end but we loved the convenience and that we could shade match dresses at the same store for an all in one experience for ease and peace of mind that we'll match. She let me know that any dress I found in the area could be shade matched to the best man, and I found the perfect dress at only $160! I did find it weird that I'm usually a size 0-2 and the dress that fit was a size 6, but they were awesome at getting me alteration recommendations and assisting with me being out of state. They got the bride all set up with everyone's information so they could stop in whenever and pick out their dresses and get sized. They made it beyond easy for us to handle our outfits and with the wedding less than three months out, thank gourd for their ability to rush and keep it relatively inexpensive! I would honestly consider coming here for my wedding based on my experience as the maid of honor alone.

My husband and I came to Marion Mae so he could fitted for a tux. I went along and I'm glad I did…read more I have 3 weddings coming up this year and I found the most gorgeous dress that fits me perfectly for a totally reasonable price. Also got blinged out shoes that go perfectly! And the saleswomen were all so helpful.

The oldest Polish National Alliance in the US, established in 1898, the PNA Hall is a staple of the…read moreStreator community. The defining meeting space of a Polish community that is strong and has been in Streator for over a century. Furthered in the mid-century days by a concentration-camp survivor named Father Switka, the Polish community in Streator has been and still is strong. This is an old-school event venue - a full bar - make that two full bars - and two spaces: one for large gatherings: weddings, reunions, special ceremonies. The other for smaller ones: work parties, birthdays, banquets. The owners and board of directors, are staples of the community. Dorothy Swital was the first female Grand Master, and possibly the last. At 101, she is a matriarch in the community. She and her son Gary run the joint in the spirit of their forefathers and mothers: they don't turn anyone away - and they charge reasonable prices: $300 per three hours of the event space, and $750 per three hours for the reception space (call to ask for updated rates). And they have, doubtless, been involved in the community for decades. You walk in and see it - wood panels, the PNA Charter from 1898, and a warmly lit bar on the right. The left opens up into a seating area, a heater-fireplace, and a kitchen. Two full bathrooms on the far right corner. Tile floor, and beamed ceilings bring you back to the 1970s. And you know, right away, that this space is meaningful - and you quickly learn - that is has been, for nearly a century. A quick conversation with Gary Swital tells me this: he doesn't put up with any crap: when the state tried to tax them, he pushed back. When the church tried to steal their money, his mom did. When the church tried to steal their purse (eminent domain them) he bucked again. This place stands for everything that is great about Streator: good times, good fun, and community. Parties, work galas, fundraisers, funeral dinners, social clubs, reunions, weddings, funerals: this space has seen everything in its 100 years of existence. And Gary and Dorothy Swital have been instrumental in its flourishing for over 75 of those years.