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Satisfy your cosmopolitan tastes without ever leaving Ottawa’s charming historic community! Our fine dining establishments offer mouth-watering dishes from around the world. Treat your taste buds to Asian wonders, relish a taste of Old Mexico or savor a hand-tossed omelet created to your specifications. Or ask about one of our local delicacies, such as a juicy pork tenderloin or our flowerpot salads. Whether you prefer your beef in burgers or dipped au jus and your chicken batter-fried or tenderly grilled, Ottawa restaurants can serve up a tempting array to satisfy any age. Top off your meal with a slice of delicious homemade pie, creamy cool ice cream or one of our other delightful confections.

There are currently 42 Dining listing(s) available.

Alberto's Ristorante
1409 LaSalle St | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-434-6200 | albertoristorante@yahoo.com
Authentic Northern Italian Cuisine - Wine Selection-Martini- Single Malt Scotch. Exquisite food made from scratch including fresh fish, prime beef filet and New York Strip, New Zealand French Cut Rack of Lamb! Great service! Seperate banquet room for business and private parties! Buon Appetito! Open Tuesday to Saturday from 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm...Visit Website
Alfano's Pizza
737 W Norris Drive | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-434-0923 |
We deliver 15 miles including Starved Rock and Grand Bear Lodge. Our menu has pizza, pasta, sub's, appetizers and more, Open from 4:00 pm - 2:00 am seven days a week!
B.D. Kelley's Irish Eatery-Opening Soon!
309 East McKinley Rd | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-600-8081 | Fax: 815-600-8081 | orders@bdkelleysirisheatery.com
Welcome to B.D. Kelley's Irish Eatery! A family friendly restaurant offering quick service style Irish/American food. Curbside-To-Go, dine-in, carryout or delivery to Ottawa area! Dining area can be used for meetings, birthday parties, . . . Hours of Operation: Mon thru Sat 10am - 10pm and Sun 12pm - 9pm. ...Visit Website
BeeHive Restaurant
700 LaSalle St | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-433-5640 |
We offer a clean family dining experience. We have daily, lunch and breakfst specials. We can accomodate large or small groups. Our soups are made fresh daily. Breakfast served all day. Open from 6:00 am - 3:00 pm seven days a week!...Visit Website
Beyond the Grapevine
215 West Jefferson St | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-433-4948 | wine@beyondthe grapevine.com
Sponsoring some of the finest wines from Midwest wineries. You are invited to come and have a taste of our selection of wines. Sit and relax in our comfortable sitting room. Shop for unique gifts in our spacious wine room gallery. Hold your next private event in our Vineyard room. Hours: Wed & Thurs 11am - 7pm & Friday & Saturday 11am - ?, other hours available upon request....Visit Website
Bianchi's Pizza
607 LaSalle St. | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-434-6884 |
Come to one of Ottawa's favorites! Pizza - Beer - Wine - Soda! Sunday - Thursday 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. Fri - Saturday 4:30 - 9:30 p.m....Visit Website
Captain's Cove Bar & Grill
1212 R#1 Dee Bennett Rd | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-434-0881 | covedd2005@sbcglobal.net
Waterfront restaurant at Starved Rock Marina...Outside deck dining with a fantastic riverview. Full service restaurant with large kids menu! Seperate Banquet/Meeting Room that can accomodate over 100 people. Seasonal Hours: Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner from Memorial Day to Labor Day and Wednesday through Sunday from December 1st through March 17th. Same owners for 13 years....Visit Website
Casa-Mia Restaurant
219 18th Ave. | Naplate, IL, 61350 | 815-434-0758 | phil.hoffman@mchsi.com
Offering a distinct menu of large steaks, seafood, pastas, and chic dinners. Enjoy great drinks, great food, a friendly atmosphere and meet Phil, the owner. Casual to dressy attire. Reservations recommended. Open Wed. - Sun. 5pm - 9pm....Visit Website
Chicken -To-Go
1018 W Main St | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-434-0019 | chickentogo@att.net
A carry-out and delivery restaurant featuring chicken, sandwiches, BBQ ribs, cod, and turtle. We are locally owned and operated. Open Tues-Thurs 11am - 8pm and Fri-Sat 11am-9pm.
Crawdad's Bar and Grill
1970 N. 2753rd Rd | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-433-2300 | Fax: 815-431-1339 |
Food, spirits, and entertainment are available at Crawdad's Restaurant! Located on Heritage Harbor's Marina! Dock side services available for our boat slips and Boat and Breakfast guests. Catering is available to you when you rent Harbor Lights for your next unique dockside meeting for groups of 6 to 56. Open weekends only April 3 through May 23. Open May 25 - Oct 31 from Tuesday - Sunday 11am - Midnight & Saturday and Sunday 9am - 11am for breakfast.
Culver's of Ottawa
3001 Fairfield Lane | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-431-2283 | ottawa@culvers.biz
Culvers, home of the butter burger, has opened in Ottawa! Drive thru, dine in and carry out! Now serving delicious butter burgers, frozen custard, chicken, salads, fish and shrimp dinners! Hours of operation: 10am - 10pm EVERYDAY, open until 11pm in the summer....Visit Website
Dragon City
517 E. Norris Dr. | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-433-3388 | Fax: 815-433-3388 | DRAGONCITYOFOTTAWA@yahoo.com
A Chinese Restaurant serving Americanized Chinese cuisine with a light flavor. Dine-in, takeout, and delivery available. Good food with great prices! Open 10:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 7 days a week.
Hank's Farm Restaurant
2973 N IL Rt 71 | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-433-2540 |
Italian American Menu featuring Steaks,Pasta, Seafood. Full salad bar, Sunday brunch located in Old Dairy Barn. Gift Shop and Antique Shop! Open Monday through Thursday 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm and Sunday Brunch from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Sunday Dinner 3:30 pm - 9:00 pm.
Hickory House
317 West Norris Dr. | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-433-1833 |
Hickory House is known for Baby Back Ribs smothered in our own homemade BBQ sauce. We also offer a variety of sandwiches, pizza, and mexican food! Hours: Tues, Weds, Thurs 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Fri - Sat 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Hi-Way Restaurant
210 W Norris Dr | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-431-9431 |
Good food and good service! Offering a wide selection for the whole family. Breakfast anytime! Open from 6:00 am - 9:00 pm 7 days a week! ...Visit Website
HoneyLetsEat: Your Area Dining Resource
We know how difficult it is to figure out where the local dining hot spots are when you're not a local! Check out this area dining resource site to peruse the menus, prices, hours, photographs, and locations of great restaurants. Don't miss the special offers to print and redeem!...Visit Website
Jardines Restaurant
711 LaSalle Street | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-434-2833 | Fax: 815-434-0774 | Jardines711@sbcglobal.net
Authentic Mexican food, family atmosphere and a full bar. Party room available for any occasion. Variety of homemade ice cream and popsicles. Be sure to view our beautiful murals inside. Open seven days a week from 11am - 11pm....Visit Website
Jeremiah Joe Coffee
807 LaSalle Street | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-434-3507 | jeremiahjoecoffee@gmail.com
We offer the finest in expresso based drinks and fresh roasted coffee, pastries and biscotti. We also have fresh roasted beans for your own kitchen! Check out our calendar on-line for monthly music events. Open from 6:00 am - 9:00 pm, Friday from 6:00 am - 10:00 pm, Saturday from 7:00 am - 10:00 pm and Sunday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm....Visit Website
Jimmy John's of Ottawa
1202 Columbus St | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-433-9133 | Fax: 815-433-9177 |
Jimmy John's offers tasty sub sandwiches served on freshly baked french bread! Our veggies, meats, and cheeses are sliced fresh everyday in our store! Jimmy John's also offers a variety of gourmet chips, giant cookies, jumbo dill pickles and fountain drinks. We offer a catering service with party platters, party subs, or box lunches for events. Jiimy John's also has delivery service available as well as indoor dining and outdoor dining on our patio.
JJ's Pub
104 W Main St | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-431-1816 |
Daily lunch specials, Daily drink specials, fresh soup bar, sports bar. NFL ticket, MLB Package, ESPN Gameplan, 10 High Definition TVs, Internet Jukebox. Open Monday through Friday 10:00 am - 2:00 am, Saturday 10:00 am - 3:00 am and Sunday 11:00 am - 12:00 am.
Lil' Whit's Sports Bar & Grill
1206 Chestnut St | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-434-3998 |
Lil Whit's is a nice and clean neighborhood bar to come watch a game and have some fine food....Visit Website
Lin Garden
305 W Main St | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-434-3378 OR 815-434-3449 |
This Chinese restaurant offers sea food, poultry and a diet menu plus a wonderful buffet! Delivery and carryout available. Open 7 days a week from 11:00 am - 10:30 pm.
Max's Pub
1625 E. Norris Dr. | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-434-2500 |
Great food with a sportsbar atmosphere. Daily food and drink specials. We provide great entertainment such as bands, DJs, and Karaoke. Friendly atmosphere for all ages. Sunday - Thurday 11 a.m. - 2 a.m. Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 3 a.m....Visit Website
Monte's Riverside Inn
903 E Norris Drive | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-434-5000 |
Enjoy Monte's, It's Delicious! The best in steaks, pasta and fresh fish with a wonderful atmosphere! Outdoor dining available during the summer. Open for dinner from 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm seven days a week!...Visit Website
Mr. J's Hot Dogs & Gyros
323 W. Madison St. | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-431-8888 |
We offer a wide variety of food with reasonable prices. Mr J's is very family friendly. We are open until 3:00 a.m. on weekends. Hours. Mon - Thurs 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri - Sat 10 a.m. - 3 a.m. Sunday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m....Visit Website
New Brite Spot
810 E Norris Dr | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-433-3899 |
A family owned restaurant serving a diverse menu for everyone in the family. Smoke free and kid friendly. Open 7 days a week 6am - 10pm.
New Chiam Restaurant
3038 N Route 71 | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-433-3240 | Fax: 815-433-5238 |
Serving fine chinese food for over 30 years! Hours: Tues - Thurs 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri - Sat 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Closed on Monday
Obee's Soup Salad Subs
816 LaSalle Street | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-433-4805 | Fax: 815-433-4806 | obeesdistrict40@comcast.net
Fresh cut subs on your choice of white or wheat bread. Great selection of soups. Delivery available to Ottawa and Naplate. Open Monday - Friday from 10:30 am - 8:00 pm and Saturday from 10:30 am - 4:00 pm. ...Visit Website
Provisions Gourmet Catering & Pastries
203 W. Main St | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-434-4348 | SWTPTTO@ProvisionPCS.com
Provisions provides unique choices for catering needs. We also serve lunch daily and offer daily lunch specials. Perfect for catered business lunches or larger! Events up to 300 people! See what Provisions can do for you!...Visit Website
R Grotto Ristorante
710 LaSalle Street | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-431-1100 |
R special deep dish and thin crust pizza, BBQ Ribs and tantalizing pasta dishes. We have a full bar, with specialty beers and wine available. Open 4:00 pm to midnight 7 days a week. Dine In, Carry Out & Delivery!
Shakers Lounge
121 W. Stevenson Road | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-433-2110 |
Home of great food, spirits, and most of all great times! Shakers has that naturally welcoming atmosphere of fun and friendship that no chain can compete with! We offer live music every weekend with no cover charge, Karoke on Thursday, plus an outside volley ball sand court. Meeting space available. Open 7 days a week 10am - 2am....Visit Website
The Cheese Shop
1219 Fulton St. | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-433-0478 | Fax: 815-433-2075 |
Our Deli-Restaurant is famous for our homemade soups, sandwiches, salads, fried chicken, and Len Rico Spaghettis. We are a full service restaurant with a fabulous deli offering a wide assortment of meats and cheeses. Enjoy our country-home atmosphere complete with an eclectic display of antiques including a large collection of milk bottles and butter churns. We also offer full service catering for any event! Located right off the banks of the Illinois & Michigan Canal. Hours of Operation: Monday thru Saturday 8am - 7pm. ...Visit Website
The Little Store Convenient & Cafe
701 W Madison St | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-433-0555 |
We offer fun and friendly service. Family-owned and operated. Mom and pop corner store - Blast from the Past. Store in front cafe in rear. We also take over 140 utility bills and Lotto have a ball! Monday - Saturday 6:00 am - 7:00 pm store. Monday - Friday 10:30 am - 5:30 pm, Saturday 10:30 am - 2:30 pm cafe.
The New Chalet Restaurant
514 State St | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-433-2746 | Fax: 815-433-0341 | thenewchalet@sbcglobal.net
Ottawa's southside full service restaurant. Daily specials, children's menu, smoke free environment, pick up window. Wednesday, Friday & Saturday All you can eat specials. VIP program. Sunday 7:00 am - 2:00 pm Monday thru Saturday 6:00 am - 8:00 pm...Visit Website
The Smokehouse
219 E. Joliet St. | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-434-4950 | Fax: 815-434-4960 | thesmokehouseottawa@yahoo.com
The Smokehouse produces some of the most tasty smoked ribs and sandwiches in the area. Our eatery offers a convenient carry out and delivery service for the Ottawa area. So if you're looking for a unique eating experience with good food and good service at a good price, come to the Smokehouse! Hours: Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Closed Sundays. Delivery from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. in Ottawa. Delivery charge $1.50....Visit Website
Tone's Cones
523 W. Main St. | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-434-1488 | SSUGAR1@aol.com
Cones, Shakes, Malts, Sundaes - Premiere dishes made with quality and a smile! Fresh made Ice Cream Sandwiches and Tootsie Bars and Specialty Pies made to order! Hours: Sunday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Seasonal
Tone's Dog House
523 W. Main St. | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-431-8000 |
Original Vienna Chicago Style Hot Dogs, Polancic Tenderloins, and Italian Beef! We have a huge menu - including appetizers. Try our deep fried Pretzels - all served and made fresh to order and most items priced under $4.00! Never from a heat lamp! Eat In - Call Ahead - Drive Thru! Hours: Sunday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. in the summer. Call for winter hours.
Tracy's Row House
728 Columbus Street | Ottawa, , | 815-434-3171 |
Historical 1800-style rowhouse restaurant. Specalizing in unique fare, martini bar, and hip, inviting atmosphere. Run by Tracy and her daughters. The menu includes many unique family recipes. Carry Outs, Catering, and Private Parties Available! Deliver now available - $2.00 delivery charge. Hours: Lunch: Mon. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Dinner: Mon. - Thurs. 5-9 & Fri. 5 - 10 p.m. Martini Bar - Open Midnight or Later Monday - Saturday...Visit Website
Triple J Ice Cream
101 Canal Avenue | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-434-8888 |
Offering premium soft-serve ice cream, scrumptious sundaes and marvelous milk shakes! We are right next to the I&M Canal! Bring the whole family to relax at our Mom and Pop restaurant and enjoy our hand dipped corn dogs, homemade Italian Beef and Polancic's Pork Tenderloins! Open 11am - 10pm seven days a week. Closed Dec., Jan., & Feb.
Twinkels Ice Cream Trucks
Look for our Twinkels Ice Cream Trucks in local parks and neighborhoods during the spring, summer, and fall! Our trucks are colorfully decorated and play rock and roll music offering a wide variety of ice cream bars, shake-ups, snow cones, and candy! Available for private parties and events for companies, churches, schools, and campgrounds. Call 815-228-9822 for more info!
Wedron Office Inc
2005 N 35th Rd | Wedron, IL, 61350 | 815-433-2974 |
Dining and cocktails with a country atmosphere! Specializing in Prime Rib on Saturday night! Full menu everyday, lunch and dinner specials, kids menu plus an all-you-can-eat salad bar! Kitchen hours: Mon - Thurs 10am - 9pm, Fri - Sat 10am - 1am, & Sun Noon - 8pm.
Woody's Steakhouse
1321 N. La Salle Street | Ottawa, IL, 61350 | 815-433-2400 |
The finest in Steaks, Seafood, and Pasta. Woody's offers an array of appetizers including our Famous Blackened Duck Breast. We have a full service Lounge amd private rooms available for any occasion. Hours: Mon-Thurs 4:30pm-Close Fri & Sat 4:30pm-11pm Sun 4:30pm-9pm


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