Came in because the pictures on the website looked amazing the lobster roll looked awesome so we came in and ordered 3 and we proceeded to get them and they have Literally 1 small piece of meat and filled with veggies and some weird cream sauce over all would not recommend read more

The Beach House - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Ottawa, Illinois

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The service was at the highest level then the food I took my daughter and boyfriend and my wife on a Friday night everything was done to perfection for being in the middle of Illinois being raised in south Florida it's amazing I have to say this is my favorite place to eat read more

I wish that I could give a better review. I really thought about giving 2 stars because I think that they are CURRENTLY serving below average food. We had the crab rangoon app. I felt that it was over cooked and too heavy garlic flavor that did not allow the crab to come through. My husband had the crab fried rice. The rice was more like a sticky rice vs fried rice. It had more ginger than it should of. Again it did not let the crab flavor come through. We have visited this restaurant numerous times over the past 2 years since we moved to the area. It has slowly gone downhill. Constant issue of being out of items. One time on a Sunday when it's cajun food they were out of rice. We usually stop in between 5-6 PM. Not close to the end of the evening. read more

Half price wine Wednesday !! Need I say more ? Actually the food was pretty dang good as well. We just did some appetizers and a piece of key lime pie. Started off with bruschetta. Now I am not a huge cherry tomato fan but these were roasted fantastically. And the whipped ricotta was a great addition. We also got the octopus. It was done perfectly. A little chewy and so flavorful. Then we got angry mussels. They were done also perfectly and had a good amount of heat to them. Also got a lobster roll. That was the only item that we would probably not order again. Had a lot of other stuff on it that made it hard to taste the lobster. To finish off we had to get key lime pie. And it is not a slice. But an adorable little individual pie. Topped with fresh made whip cream. It was fabulous!! And I am picky when it comes to my pie. All in all we will be back. Would love to try their oysters when they are on special. read more

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Absolutely AMAZING food and atmosphere. The service by Tricia was outstanding and enthusiastic. The bartender was also a super friendly guy. We have been wanting to try this place and finally just made a reservation at the last minute. The nautical decor is the first thing that caught my eye. Love the ceiling lights. The raw oysters were good. I did not like the large Chesapeake ones much but the smaller beusoleill ones are tasty. The best thing I tasted was the shrimp and cheese grits OH MY GOSH a party for my taste buds. It is super rich but wow! I also tried a bite of my brother's Lump crab sushi bowl. Very fresh. My husband got lobster curry which I didn't care for as I am not a curry fan but he inhaled it. I didn't think the prices were too outrageous. Well worth the visit. read more

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Had reservations for valentines day dinner here. Our table was not ready so we sat at the bar and had some drinks. I ordered the white sangria. It was very good and refreshing. The restaurant is decorated nicely, the bar area is perfect for drinks or even to sit and have dinner there. We ordered oysters as an appetizer and really enjoyed them. We got three different kinds and I loved all three. I would go back for the oysters alone!! For my main dish I got the Cioppino. It came with shrimp , mussels, crab, scallops, calamari, fish, in a tomato, seafood stock. The shrimp were huge, scallops were delicious and the mussels so tasty. This is a sea food lovers dream. My friend got the lobster tail and was very meaty and amazing. For a side we got the roasted potatoes and those were good. Overall, it was a very good experience. Server was attentive and pleasant. I love seafood and I would love to go back to try other dishes. read more

Absolutely delicious food. Server was quick and friendly and the ambiance was comfortable.

First time the food and service was amazing! If you are in the area definitely go! From the check in to a drink at the bar everything was perfect read more

My wife and I ate dinner at The Beach House restaurant last night. We both had the the Redfish dinner sautéed. It was amazing. He always puts out a great plate every time we are there. Keep up the great work. Will be back soon. read more

We always wanted to try this place. Today was the day. Made reservations, walked in, and was seated. Waitress was awesome. Went over things on the menu. Made suggestions. Only disappointment was that I didn't have enough room for the Clam Chowder. If ever in the area, and want a great menu, great food, and great atmosphere, this is the place. Seriously made us feel like we left the area and ended up at some seaside restaurant. So good! read more

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Overall, a solid 4. Top notch seafood. Meh service. Looking ahead at the menu before making a reservation, we loved the seafood selection and the variety of preparations from which to choose. Fresh Oysters sealed the deal. When we arrived on time there was no available table. After we were seated, service was slow but the restaurant was packed! My fish arrived undercooked and was returned to the kitchen for a refire, but they didn't replate so it was served dry. It went downhill from there. We ordered dessert. I can't recommend the disaster they call the banana wonton. It's a whole lot of wonton with little to no banana. Bottom line, skip dessert and don't pass up the Oysters. Allow plenty of time between courses. They aren't in a hurry to turn over tables. read more

Coming back from a day of kayaking and hiking, I really wanted real food. Not fast food. Not a chain. But not looking so hot in a muddy t-shirt and shorts, I dug through my trunk and found a golf shirt. Better than nothing and hopefully presentable enough. It was We didn't have a reservation but were immediately seated at a high top in the bar, even though it was 5:30pm on a Sat. I ordered bread service and a sushi bowl with salmon. The bread was really good. Or maybe it's because I was exhausted and starving. But still. Very good. The sushi bowl was huge. And amazing. Even if I hadn't been starving, I'd have loved that sushi bowl. It was loaded with salmon. Since I wasn't driving, I also ordered 3 drinks. All day in the sun (dehydrated) + 3 reallllly good cocktails = Mel asleep in the car. But not before ordering and eating 2 desserts. The butter cake and a s'more. I wish it was closer. I can't imagine driving to Ottawa to eat dinner, but maybe I actually would. If you're at Starved Rock, this place is a definite stop read more

Excellent food, service, atmosphere! Octopus was delicious and the scallop orzotto was incredibly fresh and packed full of flavor! read more

The Beach House - Loved the water glassware! - Seafood Near Me - Ottawa, Illinois

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My mother and I came in tonight and after looking at their website, I had my heart set on the Lobster Roll. The picture shows a healthy amount of lobster within a brioche bun so I was quite excited to try that. Unfortunately, having already made my mind up, I didn't read the in-person menu which states that it is actually served with a baguette. I was a little surprised seeing it served on a baguette, but I was excited and the bruschetta was great so I had high hopes. It was underwhelming to say the least. It was mostly baguette, and the lobster was not the star of the dish whatsoever. It was quite hard to taste due to the lack of it. Not worth $20. Not sure why you guys don't use pictures of your own food on your website, but it's quite deceiving in my opinion. Please consider updating the online menu and swapping out the pictures for some of your own! Service wasn't bad whatsoever, but the server wasn't terribly friendly either. Ambiance was pretty nice, felt relatively upscale. read more

sat at the bar for wine, cocktails, and oysters with friends from out of town. Initially, the vibes were great and the bartender Paul was amazing and knowledgeable about the food and cocktail menu. the mood was immediately curbed by the owner who told the bartender to inform my friends and I that our reminiscing was too loud despite quite normal levels of conversation between our group and any surrounding parties. Ottawa is a beautiful and quaint city, but I would skip this establishment as the ambiance does not match the energy of this diamond In the ruff town. read more

Once again, we had a superlative dinner with friends right here in the Illinois River Valley. The Beach House has never let us down! Since we chose a Tuesday evening for dinner, our friends were able to indulge their appetite for oysters. They love the oyster special here on Tuesdays. We all ordered different dinners ... and my primary reason for writing this review is the entree I had: Chilean Sea Bass. I ordered it grilled ... a simple prep that let this most excellent filet shine. The dish was - simply- perfect! That is not something I say lightly. Perfectly grilled, perfect char, perfect seasoning. The other excellent dishes consumed were Clam Chowder, Ciappino (highly recommend), Lobster Roll and Calamari. Add a great waitress, good wine and nice cozy booth and it's another great dinner in the books! read more

Always have had great food. Love their ever changing menu. Especially like Wednesday with their 1/2 off bottles ofwine. Service and atmosphere are great read more

Food was so good. And I course forgot to take photos. I would say with getting an entree I only got one side. If you want a second side or salad it's ala cart. Service was good. I'm sure on weekends it gets busier. This place is cute but small restaurant in my home town. read more

Gorgeous atmosphere and great service! We weren't that hungry so we only ordered appetizers. The crab cake and lobster roll appetizers were delicious. Crispy hoagie roll stuffed with lobster filling and a crab cake that had that perfect cake like inside and a crispy outside. Will be back to try more dishes. read more

The Beach House - Lobster roll in back and crab cake appetizer in front. - Seafood Near Me - Ottawa, Illinois

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Being from Baltimore and a lover of seafood, I was surprised to find such a great seafood spot in Ottawa. Well done! Cant wait to go back!

This place is over priced, under staffed, and honestly lacking in flavor for what you're paying. Not to mention the owner is probably the rudest person I have ever seen.... I watched him turn away a family when there were plenty of open tables. Peculiar little fellow for someone hoping their business will flourish. Skip the line and head down the street. The restaurants are better serviced and by more kind people. read more

This was just an amazing dining experience. My husband and I were visiting Starved Rock and found this eatery recommended for the area. We kicked it off with a couple of drinks. Next we decided to get some oysters. You could actually choose how many you wanted which we loved. They had three different types. Next we put in our orders. I went with the Shrimp & Grits. My hubby had the Thai Curry Lobster. All I can say is if you are in the area or visiting something close by please stop here. Our food was exceptional. The prices are fairly high for this area but the food quality speaks for itself. You'd pay more in the city for the same great quality. We will surely be returning. read more

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Absolutely love the oyster special on Tuesdays. I drive an hour to see what kind of oysters you have this week!

Stopped by there last night on our way to Milwaukee. It was Valentine's Day and they were taking reservations, of which we had NONE. But, in spite of no reservation they worked with us and got us a table. The place was packed! My food (cioppino) was excellent and I had 2 excellent bourbon old fashions. I have zero complaints about the Beach House and give it 5 stars. But, the purpose of my review is for the staff. As I said, this place was packed and, understandably, getting our food took a little while longer than normal. That was fine. The extra time gave me the opportunity to watch reception, wait staff, bartender, servers, kitchen help and dishwashers all busting their butts go get everyone seated, served drinks, taking orders, serving food and everything else with no complaints, smiles on their faces and super friendly. I salute all employees of The Beach House. Y'all done good!!!! read more

Food was delicious, service was amazing and what a fun little atmosphere! I tend to be particular about where I choose to eat seafood from, but this place was fantastic and can't wait to go back. Highly recommend! read more

This cute restaurant has the best seafood in the Illinois Valley. The flavors are consistently delicious and they do have very fresh fish. Their drink menu has a nice variety of specialty cocktails. Service is accurate, but the timing has been off sometimes. It's annoying for the entrees to come before you get to finish your appetizers, but we will definitely keep coming! read more

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What a great find in our area. We're prone to drive up to the suburbs for seafood but right here in our backyard an amazing place. Great flavors good portions high-quality food. Our waitress was excellent way above average. The decor was beautiful with a Beach House theme. Hatch off to the creators of this excellent restaurant. We will be regulars. read more

Delicious is an understatement! We went for dinner for our Anniversary on 5/13. They greeted us right away n our waitress was very friendly . The Decore was super adorable , such a nice atmosphere. Our food was amazing. We had the weekend specials swordfish blackened & the trout Caribbean style. Along with the potatoes and the Brussel sprout . I could have had en the entire dish of those Brussel sprouts ! My husband is a meat n potatoes kinda of guy, so when he says everything is amazing , it really is. The only issue for him was he wished there was more than just 6 baby potatoes that came with the dish( probably just because they were so good) . Thank you for a great dinner! read more

The Beach House - Carrabiean style Trout w/ Thai Brussel Sprouts - Seafood Near Me - Ottawa, Illinois

Food was excellent and very reasonable. A variety of choices. Each cooked with a gourmet flare yet tasty and not over the top. The service was good . I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

This review is overdue but the pictures speak for themself! Can't wait to go back! I loved this place and found it on yelp. I don't know what the bad reviews are about but my fiancée and I talk about this place STILL and will probably only visit Ottawa again A. For this food and B. The people and connections we made at the surrounding bars. This is literally a gem! read more

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Went here for dinner last night with friends. It was a very cute restaurant. Very friendly staff. Great service. The seafood was phenomenal and fresh. The oysters were the best I've ever had. Good portions and decent prices. I will definitely go back again. It's not a big restaurant. They do accept reservations which is nice. I highly recommend checking this place out if you're in the area. read more

Drove to visit the wine fest in Ottawa, then decided to try the beach house for dinner since it was a short walk from where we were and reviews were great! All I have to say is .....My number #1 rule when dining at a seafood house is "if the place smells like rotten fish when you walk in DO NOT EAT there! I understand a super soft scent of fish, but this is a hit your momma in the face smell! GROSS!!! My husband and I looked at each other, smiled, laughed a little and instead of getting a table we just went to the bar for a quick drink. Didn't want them to think we were being rude for literally walking in and bailing because of the stinky smell. Giving 2 stars for the decent drinks, and the bartender was pleasant. read more

As always this place is amazing. I tried the Scallops and Shrimp Orzotto last night. It was delicious. Keep up the good work!!

we visit beach house frequently but we're always there for Fat Tuesday . we got one of everything and everything was delish! service was great as always. highly recommend coming wed for 1/2 off bottles of wine read more

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We contemplated going to The Beach House or our favorite restaurant, BASH, just a few blocks away. We're glad we gave Beach House a try. Clam chowder was good. I got the tuna poke for my meal. Portions, texture and flavor were excellent. My wife ordered the lobster curry which had a substantial amount of lobster and not-to-spicy flavor. Will definitely go again. read more

I was expecting a more diverse seafood menu. Food was well seasoned and flavorful. Service was excellent. read more

Wow!!! We stopped in for date night and we're pleasantly surprised that it was half off a bottle of wine night! I struggled so bad with deciding on what to order because so many things sounded amazing. Our waitress was so kind and patient with me, answering all the questions I had. I settled on the shrimp & grits and my husband got the Al pastor pork shank. They both did not disappoint and were beyond delish! We also both got dessert and it was like heaven on a plate. We did the s'mores dessert and the brown butter cake. Mine was the s'mores one and I don't know if I have ever had a more delicious dessert! I wish I would have taken pics of our entrees but only got the one of the dessert. We will be back for sure! Thanks for this little gem!! read more

The Beach House - Fire on the beach s'more - Seafood Near Me - Ottawa, Illinois

Great food and cocktails. Staff is nice and service is great!! Pam (Lola) was a great waitress. Super friendly place. Crab cakes are fantastic. The cheese grits are awesome. Definitely going back. Perfect date night!!!! read more

The Beach House - Crab cakes and cheese grits - Seafood Near Me - Ottawa, Illinois

We had an enjoyable dinner. Food was very good, though portion were on the small side.Waitress was friendly, knew the menu well, and did not rush us at all. read more

I drove an hour with my husband and our friends for my Birthday dinner celebration. We were greeted at the door by a red haired hostess (sorry I'm not good with names). She was very friendly and welcoming. We were seated immediately and greeted by our waitress in the same welcoming manner. We ordered lobster tails (amazingly good) halibut and Hawaiian walu (both prepared Caribbean style), bruschetta (best we have EVER had), oyster (delicious) and Brussels sprouts (sweet hot and delicious). All four of us were extremely pleased with everything we had! We highly recommend this restaurant and their exceptional staff!! I almost forgot my key lime martini (tasted just like the pie) and my free key lime pie birthday dessert! Thank you all at the Beach House for making my birthday outing stupendous!! read more