WARNING BE PREPARED TO WALK....A LOT lol. We had so much fun here definitely a great experience, a lot of stairs and walking so bring your energy and some snacks and water also make sure you have good shoes or waterproof shoes/boots some parts are every wet and with all the walking you'll definitely need shoes. When you start your walk there is a really cool cabin you can walk in the other is locked unfortunately and there was no information about it that we could find that was a bummer, after exploring the cabin you start your walk down when you get down there's a few directions you can go we went to the lower area where we walked through the canal or valley im not sure what that would be called but it was pretty cool you walk over a "castle" like bridge down an "ancient stairwell" into the valley area and just adventure around there are a few benches for breaks. We didn't get to see the other side and there wasn't enough rain so we didn't get to see the waterfall unfortunately. but overall still a very good experience/adventure

We recently visited Madison Park and really enjoyed its unique natural spots. The scenery was beautiful and perfect for a walk. However, the trail markings were confusing. It was easy to get lost, and my friends and I ended up taking the wrong paths twice, wasting time and energy. It would be great if the trails were more clearly marked for different activities — walking, horseback riding, skiing, etc. That would make the park much easier and more enjoyable to explore.

A short distance outside of Utica, IL past Starved Rock SP entrance is Matthiessen SP. Free admission and porta-potties. There are two separate areas for hiking, biking and picnicing. The Dell area and the River area. We hiked both. The Dell Canyon- Upper Dell was nice. It can walked as a loop and accessed by stairs down to the stream. The water level was very low and the falls were just a trickle. But here in mid-Sept, some color change is happening and an occasional light shower of falling leaves made for a really pleasant hike along the creek beneath the towering canyon walls. There is an Lower Canyon Trail too. An out and back. The River Trail in the River Area heads into the woods and works itself downward to the Vermillion River. If you're an equestrian, horses can use the trails too. We connected several trails to make a loop. 2 miles. Some areas were heavily overgrown. Markings/blaze signs were non-existent making everything a guesswork. All-Trails was our salvation.

Absolutely beautiful! Relatively easy hike except for all the stairs. But the hike in the dells, along the river bed, and through the woods is well worth it. And the Fall colors were amazing!

This was the most fun I have had in recent memory! The drive was about 80 minutes from the West Suburbs, not a bad ride either. I had been here briefly in 2000, but my memory didn't do it justice! First off, BE READY FOR STAIRS!! The elevation changes are wild. You enter the park and go down maybe 5 or 6 flights of stairs (they're harder on the way up lol) and then you have to decide which way to go. There are about 3 levels to the park- top middle and bottom. There are a couple routes that are just simple walking, but the bottom level has a lot of standing water and navigating your way through without slipping from a stepping stone or fallen branch and getting wet is a challenge. The signs say not to go off the trail- they aren't kidding. If you fall from parts of the top level you are going to get seriously hurt. There are many stairs cases, some are slanted from age which was nerve wracking. Still, the park is gorgeous, especially in mid October when the leaves are starting to really fire up. I'm going back next weekend, I want one more visit before it gets too chilly! Everything is free (parking, admission) and there were a couple vending machines with water or soda, but it would be wise to bring your own water and snacks. It seemed there was phone reception whenever I checked, so take a Pic of the emergency numbers posted at the entrance just to be safe. Not the best choice for young kids as there are not railings or other safety features to guard against falls. I was there for about 5 hours, got 18,000 steps, and 35 flights of stairs registered on my watch. Do check out the Devil's Paintbox because the iron soaked mud/water is incredibly cool and if you follow the bottom level towards the entrance there are some neat cave type areas that are fun to explore. I would give this park a million stars if we could rate higher than ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

My favorite place to hike. It's an hour plus drive from central IL. Worth it. Beautiful in every season. Stairs galore. You will for sure see some Beautiful waterfalls. Many of the places are wet and squishy. It's a great place for an adventure. Parking a plenty and bathrooms.

I went there in aug 2025 and instantly liked it. It is thickly covered with trees and the canyons are beautiful. There wasn’t much water but I dis manage to see a thin waterfall. I’m definitely going back as i was able to cover half of the state park.

This place has so much potential, but is sorely missing the mark. A view of the waterpark room is available through dirty windows in the main lobby. All windows in the waterpark room were filthy.. Access is in the basement of the lodge. Upon exiting the elevator, a small arcade is available without an entry fee. You enter the waterpark room through a locker room with showers and toilets. The waterpark has plenty of chairs and tables around the edge. However, the waterpark itself is DISGUSTING. I've never seen a Waterpark this filthy. From the windows to the walls to the pools, the whole thing needs to be drained, power washed, scubbed down and disinfected. Black scum coats the pool floor and side while mold grows openly on the parks' walls. The heart-shaped hot tub has piles of sand on the floor and brown scuzzy grout, which is probably coated with 30 years worth of thousands of peoples dead sluffed skin. My legs started burning and itching within minutes of being in it and a dead beetle floated by, (I wouldn't have gone in except I was the guest of a friend and didn't want to be an ahole). This place closes at 9 and was packed at 8:00 pm on a Friday night. The volume was overwhelming; between the echos of screaming children, water dumping, waterfalls pouring and the beeping alarm of the wave pools, chatting in the crowded hot tub was difficult. There's a kiddy pool with a kiddy slide for babys, and a yellow slide into the wave pool that was packed with young kids. The wave pool connects to the lazy river through a double waterfall and a wooden staircase leads up to the two big slides. One is a body slide, and one uses an innertube. The body slide was painful to me, and forced a bunch of that nasty water up my nose, the innertube one was more enjoyable, but I still racked my ankle going down. These tube's go outside of the building but the ride down is mostly in the dark. It would be cool if you could see outside. These slides shoot you into a pool that feeds into the lazy river. The wristbands came with the purchase of our room and were good for Friday and Saturday. When we returned to the waterpark on Saturday at 11, nothing was on. The lazy river wasn't moving, the slides were closed, the water was cold and the wave pool wasn't in action. (There were still plenty of kids playing, running either way up and down around the lazy river but it wasn't as loud) The waterfalls were off and The hot tub had part of a bandaid in it. We learned that nothing gets turned on until 4 pm. On a Saturday! We live 3 hours away and weren't sticking around till then .. If we hadn't rushed down on friday night we wouldn't have gotten to experience anything other than the cruddy hot tub. The Waterpark is staffed with young teenagers on their phones, chatting with each other and drinking slushies. At least I hope that was slushy on the floor. I'm sure kids would love this place, but I wouldn't let a child in that water. Update: Two days later and I now have a sinus infection. Don't go in this cesspool.

Shadow of what I assume was once a decent resort. Fair priced arcade. Resort Staff wasn’t friendly but were helpful when needed. The pool was another story. No working water slides on a Saturday afternoon/evening nor all day Sunday is plain unacceptable. I asked the sole lifeguard on duty who said “no one wants to work and I can’t cover everything” as the reason the slides were down. They have a “cubbie” snack/drink shack adjacent to the pool which would’ve been nice but it was also closed the entire weekend. Non-working Ranger station dump bucket and rusty remnants of what would’ve been nice looking waterfalls adorn the area. The enchanted forest playground across the way has apparently been in closed for years. Breakfast Food at the on site restaurant was ok at best. I imagine 10-15 years ago this was a great spot but I doubt we’ll be returning. Too bad because the hiking was great.

We stayed for the first time this past weekend its not bad for the price you pay. The water park could use a little updating and deep cleaning. Water wasn't too bad. Friday the chlorine smell has strong but Saturday and Sunday it was better. Rooms were nice. Dont go expecting great wolf lodge. The restaurant and Cafe food was good.

This is an indoor water park by the technical definition of "indoor water park". The three little kids LOVE this place. They are going to be so disappointed when they grow up and go back to visit and go "that's what we were so excited about"? Yes. It's perfect for little kids, but any kid over 11 will be greatly disappointed.

Everything is so dated that it gives off unclean. The water park definitely makes you feel like you are in a petri-dish and at risk for respiratory or bacterial infection from undertreated water. The lobby and rooms were so old that dirt had built up to create a layer on the carpet. The furniture in the rooms is so old and filthy you are hesitant to sit on the furniture.

I don't know how this is considered a water park. Not much of nothing there I would not suggest this for a trip for a family if u have More than just toddlers. The only good thing was the cabins.

My girls and me drove an hour and a half, after I had called to ensure they were open to the public today, and after looking at their website— and “schedule”. The wave pool was never turned on at any point, as stated it would be on said schedule, the two main slides were closed down and looked as though they had been for a while which was also left out on the website or phone call. The pool itself, the bottom was breaking apart and cutting up our feet—overall not worth the $120 spent. An hour and a half drive in the opposite direction would’ve warranted a better experience I think.

This place is NOT to be missed! It's an absolute children's wonderland! The staff was amazingly friendly, the place has a multi-level construction that is perfect for all age children! The prices are super affordable, it's clean and the toys are in perfect working order. If you're visiting the area and need the kids to burn off some energy or boredom, this is THE place to go!

I wanted to thank you for opening your escape room up for my husband and I. We did not realize you were not open that day. It was so welcoming for you to come. You are Mich appreciated. Additionally, thank you for providing additional clues for us. Jacque and Major Eatmon

Awesome place to visit for a day of fun or even planning a party!!!! We do both and the birthday party Megan helped me plan this past weekend was amazing!!!! She really gave momma some relief and pretty much took over and it turned out more amazing than I ever thought it would!!!! Really this is the spot for parties your child will never forget....

These escape rooms are really fun!! It was my first time, I was just there to support my kids but the room was pretty challenging so I jumped in when needed, which was a decent amount, lol. The escape room was well thought out, really interesting riddles, gentle pushes in the right direction, had an engaging story line. All around a good time. Staff is friendly, they know what they’re doing, super helpful. Will definitely be checking out the new school based escape room that comes out in a few weeks!

The room was a bit worn but liked the details like the backpacks and books in the bookshelf. Was more of a linear pathway. We played Feeny’s (Boy Meets World) room with our 8 and 6 year old, their first time. Escaped with 15 minutes to spare!

We had so much fun on The Asylum escape room. I won't reveal any details but if you love escape rooms, check this one out. Our family of 5 didn't escape in time but we were close and we had a blast.

Good idea for an indoor option. Very poors hours if you have school aged kids. Multiple weekends now we’ve tried to plan a day to come and they’ve been closed due to private events which is confusing because isn’t that why you’re closed on sundays.

Terrific food and beers in a clean, hip setting. My wife and I enjoyed our time. Friendly staff and delicious meals. I ordered the buffalo chicken green salad as a wrap with twice fried fries. My wife chose the Lodi Cobb Salad filled w fresh greens, sliced egg, avocado, bacon pieces and blue cheese dressing on the side.

Awesome beer menu featuring a ton of local beers and ciders. Great cheese curds, and the smash burger is really good. Service was very friendly and the atmosphere was fun.

Been here a handful of times but today was particularly good. Pretzel was great, of course. But the seasonal burger and the fries with the battered coating is the kind of stuff you talk about the rest of the day. Also, shoutout to our server. I didn’t get her name but she made us feel so special. Thanks, Lodi Tap!

The wings are incredible. Cheese curds were so light and crispy. Great flavor, just a little salty, which I didn’t hate! Burger wasn’t quite smash with the crispy edges but still good!

We happened to visit this place because there was nowhere else available. You have so much space outside, but it remains empty. You need to replace those ugly, pink, rusty, cold chairs and paint the board that looks a hundred years old — maybe then you will attract more people. The service was slow. The food wasn’t bad.

The worst curds we have gotten from there! Most times we go, we have hour plus wait, one server, or not open, but the curds sucked this evening! They were not cooked and soggy! Not worth $13

Loaded fries were a joke, hardly any toppings and frozen seasoned fries. The beer selection was decent. I actually appreciate that it wasn’t loaded with IPAs but it’s October and not a single stout on the tap list. That’s a tough pill to swallow. I seen some burgers being delivered to others that looked tasty. However, it’s a basic bar with ok service, wish I could give a better review but it was nothing special. I liked it better when it was an Irish pub. Struggling to find something above average in the area.

Server was kind, attentive and helpful. However, the food was… not. Pancakes were very raw with runny batter in the middle, fruit tasted like soap and was VERY sour and not ripe, and the pepper tasted like it had been sitting there for a year and legitimately tasted moldy. Spent $45 for two people to eat very poor quality food. Bathroom was also very gross with 2/3 stalls being completely clogged and the one working one had no toilet paper.

The Thanksgiving buffet was excellent. We enjoyed the food. They had brunch items as well as traditional thanksgiving food. The chef at the ham carving station was great. They also had a custom omelette station and an incredible dessert table. The host station was efficient and I appreciated that everything was included in the prepaid amount. Basically everything was amazing, except for our server. She came to our table once and then apparently left for the day. No one came back to our table after that, even after we asked the bussers for a server to refill drinks, etc.. We actually had to find someone at the end of our meal so that we could leave.

Nice and cozy place. Very friendly and attentive staff. Delicious food.

5-4 star ratings? McDonald’s would have been better. Spent almost $100 for burgers that were warm & ice cold buns. Let’s not mention the service was pretty mediocre for the ticket. I’m usually a very generous tipper but I gave exactly what I received…less than desired! I should have tried the buffet! 0 would have been my rating!

I had the canyon club. Food was delicious. I love all the choices of candy, fudge, ice cream, and other snacks that they have.

We are at the Starved Rock Lodge restaurant 4 times during our stay this past week, including a breakfast, lunch, and 2 dinners. My 3 yr old has food allergies, and the wait staff were phenomenal at helping us check the ingredients and accommodating her with food she could eat. Each one of our waiters and waitresses was kind and helpful. The pot roast and fried chicken were amazing too!

Breakfast was amazing. Had the blueberry pancakes first day and the fruit waffles on the second day.

Jamie's Out Post restaurant is a must-stop destination for us every time we go to Starved Rock with our Chicago Bikers Club group. This biker-friendly establishment provides the perfect atmosphere to connect with fellow riders who share our passion. The bustling energy of the restaurant adds to the overall experience, making each visit memorable and enjoyable.

Cool place. Tons of stuff to buy. Good food. Friendly staff.

One of the best biker bars I've ever known to exist. My first time going here but not my last. Live band , beer, and knives what else could you ask for lol.

Definitely a MUST stop...check out & stay awhile place! We randomly found this biker bar and SUPER glad we did! This one-of-a-kind place is a bar & souvenir shop with live entertainment all rolled up in one! What a COOL place to see! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone!

“We stopped in looking for food and beer. The place had a fun vibe, we felt really welcomed, and we’ll definitely be back if we’re ever in the area.”

This is a great bar. Very welcoming people even if you aren’t part of the biker crowd. Great little Shop attached and delicious drinks. We stop here every time we are in the area. Very fun atmosphere with live music most nights as well.

I like your place, and routed my trip to include stopping for something to eat. Your website says you are open on Tuesday, but that didn’t turn out to be correct. Fix your website to realistic expectations, and I will change my review. Great place to go when they are open, but check before you take roads you wouldn’t have traveled.

Great people. Excellent service. Looking forward to go again with the CMA club

Such a lovely place inviting owners ! I true destination they have everything you could need ! They even shipped me some items

Been visiting this shop for several years, from back when they were in their tiny building next door. If you are looking for motorcycle riding gear and leather shop here first. They have always kept their prices good and are friendly folks. Great selection! Update: visited again while traveling through May, 2024. Still an awesome place to shop. I purchased flags for my bike and some sunglasses that were priced better than Amazon! Love this place.

Stopped in over the weekend and must have caught the owner (man) on a bad day. We asked about any sales and he told us that he works for peanuts and no discounts or sales available. He then proceeded to become a doctor by giving negative input about my fiancées injury and input about income law. Hmmmm……sadly we left. Nice store but we won’t be returning due to the man’s attitude towards us. Sad but true.

I went in today and bought chaps and a vest. Meet Keith who helped size the chaps and trim the length. Price was less than I thought I would pay. Highly recommend Stonehead Leathers.

Great place. Great owners. Great service. Great selection. I’d rather ride 2+ hours to this shop than deal with anyone else. Great selection of leather items, patches, jewelry and more. They are super friendly and it’s been a great experience every time I’ve been there. The new building/location (located right next door to the old location) is really nice as well. I could not recommend them more.

This place is so cool!! Love the feel of it, very sweet owners Keith & Darla!! It’s the go to place for all your leather and biker needs!!! T-Shirts, Denim Sleeveless Shirts!! My husband loves their shirts. They have Jewelry, leather purses. A little bit of everything!!! A must stop 🛑 ship if you’re in the area!!!!

The La Salle County Historical Museum is a great museum to learn about local history. I came there to check out their Radium Girls exhibit after learning about their exhibit on Tik Tok. The exhibit was wonderful as well as all their other collections on local history. Their collection is so big there is two buildings full of exhibits. there is even a library section to research any historical files they have. Entrance is free but donations are appreciated.

We always wanted to stop by here!! so many times! & so glad we finally did!! Such a wonderful staff and we enjoyed learning all about the town and location that we love and cherish!! Can't wait to bring the kids back here for some local education!! (FYI and pro tip) there are MANY great wine bars right across the street for afterwards!!

A very well done museum with local history from native peoples thru French explorers thru recent days. High points included the story of the radium girls, Wild Bill Hickock, WW2 ship building, moonshine production, other local manufacturing , and canal history. The local staff were very helpful and gave us an excellent guided tour of one of the two buildings. Admission is free with donations welcomed. We spent 2 1/2 hours here and there was much more to read if time permitted. Signage was good and displays well identified.

Very cool museum covering Lincoln and other history concerning the area. A Gatling gun is here, antique children's toys, ladies vintage dresses, military memorabilia, canal history and in the basement a very detailed house interior that is amazingly captured with antiques that let you see into the 1800s home life in the area. Well worth a stop.

Very interesting and pleasant museum. Lots to see and learn. Staff extremely friendly and will to share some history knowledge.

Very nice museum, a lot of history in a few different museums. All set up very nicely. We went on a Sunday and there was a Canal Market (vintage market) set up in a barn next door.

Nice place to visit and see some local history. Not a large place with some displays upstairs and bathrooms and a couple displays downstairs.

Nice little place tucked away in a quiet rural downtown area. Great place to spend a weekend afternoon. Wine… excellent. Just finished my last take-home bottle, excellent quality, prices fair. Menu is very limited but they do make a delicious hot chicken dip. It paired well with the Chambourcin Reserve I ordered. Mini charcuterie board is very small and overpriced, not worth ordering. Might want to rethink this item. Atmosphere is comfortable. Lounge is decent. Bar in the front, clean and inviting. Best thing about August Hill is one of their employees, Jody… she is a superstar. Very friendly and made me feel welcome. Note to owners: give this person a raise! Looking forward to visiting again in the Spring!

My group and I enjoyed the experience. We all did a 6 por asting. Many of the wines were delicious, ranging from dry to sweet. Following the tasting purchased 2 bottles (Berlyn and Apple Fusion). Each uniquely delicious. Berlyn is a semi-dry, light bodied wine with notes of cherry and cocoa. Apple fusion is a sweet, sparkling wine with apple noted and flavors. I will be back as I learned much about the August Hill brand. I was made aware of both Wine on the Hill and Cave tastings.

Great experience did a wine tasting with pairing. So many different selections to choose from, my favorite winery. The person working the counter was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the selections. Well worth a trip there.

$10 for a 6 pour tasting. Sounds good, right? Unlike any other wine tasting I’ve had, this was .5 oz pours! And I’m not even sure we got that! Barely splashed the bottom of the glass. Never had that here before, (or anywhere for that matter) but apparently that is their thing??? Maybe 3 oz for $10??? For reference, almost any other wine tasting anywhere is a 2oz pour and the bartenders are almost always generous with their pours. Then we were asked to “squeeze” in with half the bar empty, and then when we ordered a glass we were asked to leave the bar so he could accommodate a tasting (group of 5) that just walked in. 1/3rd of the bar was still open. If you like sweet wines, this is your place. They don’t do real wines well. Run over to Gilded Edge for better reds. Half oz pours…. Good grief

There are 2 places - the wine tasting room on 106 Mill Street, Utica IL and the August Hill Winery at 21 N 2551st Road, Peru, IL. The wine tasting room has live music every weekend but you can’t be under 21 so not kid friendly. It was really disappointing bc of the inability to bring kids. It would be nice to bring family w young kids bc it’s nice to sit and relax. You can do tastings at both places but this tasting room is close to all the other restaurants and bars in Utica. At the winery, where it’s more remote and they also have live music at times and you can do tours of the winery. Lorrie was great giving us a very detailed and friendly wine tasting. Favorite wines: We loved the Berlyn, Strawberry Peach Sangria, American Catawba, Caramel-Apple, Almond Infusion (sparkling), Augies Blackberry, and a fruity sweet dry red wine that was so smooth and delicious that everyone would love! Each of these are really sweet and flavorful great quality wines. We had live music here outdoors at the winery. The tour was great and the atmosphere very open and warm. But given my love of sweet wines this winery has very amazing wines. Tasting is $30 per person w 6 wines.

Wonderful experience. We were greeted right away. The different wine tasting, flight or full glass options were explained. Friendly, professional, prompt service. Had a red wine flight and a brut flight. Also ordered the cheese plate which had two types of crackers and three soft cheeses. You can taste at the bar, relax in the large, beautiful lounge, or sit in the back patio. Highly recommend!

From the moment we walked in, things went downhill fast. We approached the bar for a tasting — only six people total were there — and were immediately told to scoot closer to the couple next to us. Apparently having six feet of empty bar space to my husband’s side was just too much freedom. (Don’t worry, we would’ve happily moved if anyone else had actually needed the space.) The tasting pours? Let’s just say if they were any smaller, the wine would’ve evaporated before it hit the glass. We were told it’s 1/2 oz pours… which is interesting, because we’ve visited before and shockingly remember receiving more than a thimbleful. We finished and ordered glasses, hoping to salvage the experience. But as soon as my husband signed the check, the bartender swooped in and not-so-subtly suggested we go sit outside or find somewhere in the lounge area so he could serve the group of women who had just arrived. Funny — the women on the other side of me were taking up twice the space we were, yet somehow they were exempt from the relocation request… probably because they were in their tasting phase of the experience. So after driving over an hour to visit a place we used to enjoy, we left feeling like we were in the way the entire time. Pretty disappointing, and honestly? We probably won’t bother coming back to find out if it was just a bad day.

Very nice, well organized antique shop. Super friendly ladies helped us with our purchases. We found several treasures and we’ll be back again.

We love stopping at Clark's Run, for tasting and checking out the antiques. Really love the finished party room and lovely patio. Really wish we were close enough to use it for parties.

There were outdoor vendors who had unique & interesting items. We stayed for the music - solo singer guitarist - while enjoying a drink outdoors on a sunny afternoon. A wonderful way to relax on a Saturday afternoon.

They have an amazing selection of a variety of items. A fabulous old dollhouse caught my eye-- if only I had room for it. My favorite find was an original 1936 edition of L. M. Montgomery's "Anne of Windy Poplars." The sales lady was very friendly and welcoming. There are rooms and rooms of antiques and room upstairs.

Great little antique shop with a winery attached...who could ask for more. The owners are wonderful people. A short 1/4 mile into the center of town and many restaurants and a small museum.

Nice people, nice front porch area, nice all around. Definitely worth a visit. It is at a dead end road..u can get a drink and sit on the front porch area and listen to live music.

You never know what you might find. The place is pretty big even though it looks small so you might need some time to see everything. The people that work there are very nice and very helpful. The place also has a restrooms and it's very clean.

Really needs a good cleaning, would have loved to look a little longer and purchase something but the smell was over whelming. At least 10 dogs we counted while there.

Walked in and walked out! The was a Doberman growling at us! There were puppies on the floor in their own pee and poo! It was disgusting! Couldn't take the stench! They lost 2 big sales on Wednesday the 9th of July!

Honestly what is this place? Walk in and there’s 3 puppies tied to shelves. 2 Dobermans in small kennels, one was muzzled. Walk towards the boot section and there’s another Doberman loose who’s growling. The smell of dog shit was overwhelming. you could see where the dogs had shit on the floor where it wasn’t cleaned properly. Instantly walked out of there. Super suspicious with the dogs and I personally refuse to support that.

Very bizarre place. Instant hit of dog smell and dust when you enter. Puppies in gates, dobermans in crates? Is this a dog breeder? Very dirty. Very creepy.

So many dogs! They would not let me leave. Odd experience. Not sure I recommend. It was wild.

Would give less if possible? Very dishonest! Been trying to get them to make something right for 4 years and will not answer any form of messages. Cheated me out of a lot of money. PLEASE do yourself a favor and stay away.

Smell of dog poop and pee instantly hit you as you walked in.

On a mini pub crawl, and this was our last stop. Service was quick as there were only 4 friendly patrons at the bar. The decor was very inviting. We didn't eat anything, so I can't comment on the food. Such a friendly little town.

What a great place Bar tenders were friendly and efficient. Shout out to Rhi and Nora they were awesome. The atmosphere was laid back and relaxing. They food is average nothing special, not bad but need a better burger selection. When in Utica check them out!

Amazing service and food! Fried mushrooms 10/10!! Absolutely the best Chicken Strips I have ever eaten: giant, tender, tasty. Busy atmosphere and never needed to wait for a refill. Our server killed it. Give her a raise (:

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.

Best Reuben sandwich!!! We had a couple delicious spicy bloody Mary’s. Fried mushrooms, the batter is excellent! We also ordered fried bluegill dinner with pub chips and coleslaw. Fantastic! Service is friendly, quick and welcoming the place is clean and offers indoor and outdoor dining.

Kick ass on everything! Food! Great app on fried mushrooms/cauliflower. Walleye great! And I'm particular the BlackBerry old fashioned was delish! Jason was great. Very conversational, outgoing and knowledgeable about the food! Our waitress was great. Stop in say hello and have a drink and a meal!

Can not say enough about the wonderful staff here. Unfortunately we didn't eat here but definitely will be trying the food next time. Jake our bartender was just awesome. He handled the bar like an old school pro!!!!

Western omlette was delicious, price was outstanding, and the service was one of a kind. We loved our waitress this past Saturday morning. We drank our coffees, only to be filled within next couple of minutes, multiple times. Waitress provided excellent service by anticipating needs, being responsive, and ensuring a positive dining experience. Will be back to support his great local business.

Stopped in for a beer while on a tiny pub crawl. Beer was cold. Clare was nice and friendly. The bar decor was nice

Atmosphere is great, service is fantastic. My wife and I both got the fried cod and fries with some drinks. We started off eating inside and they allowed us to finish outside with our drinks. My cod was slightly overcooked to being a little chewy on one side. I tried my wifes and hers was perfect. I knocked off one star for that but I would definitely come back. Solid 4.5 overall

Great basic breakfast. I had the cheese and veggie omelet, and my husband had the all meat omelet. Also, we got the hashbrowns and French toast to share. Huge portions. Affordable. Solid.

Waited 20 minutes for someone to take our order, then an extra 25 minutes for our food. All we ordered were two hotdogs with cheese on one and onions on the other. Cheese wasnt even melted, and the hotdogs were almost cold, tasted like they had been sitting under a fan for 10 mins. Then we had to wait 10 for the check, and waited a whole other 10 minutes for someone to take payment for the meal. Never going back. Would not recommend for someone looking for food in Utica IL.

Stopped in after a day of hiking Starved Rock and it was a perfect nearby option. Great downtown area location. Friendly staff and great drink pours and food. Excellent service and prices… just what we wanted after a good hike. Highly recommended!

Decent, basic breakfast at a great price. We had one Coke, water and two meals (ate every bite) for $20 plus tip. The large group next to us were soooo loud but the servers handled it with grace.

Food definitely could use some improvements. Breakfast was good. Great variety. Fresh fruit was huge plus with the youngest. The lunch and dinner was ok at best. Pizza was not very good either. But for staff they were wonderful! Clara was a super awesome waitress!

Jade was a great waitress! She was very attentive and kind. We felt bad for her because the food was not good at all. We ordered the brisket pizza and the brisket was all fat and hard. The dough was like a frozen pizza. I would not recommend it at all! The menu has the oddest choices and we thought the pizza was the best option.... We were definitely WRONG! The water taste nasty and we went and brought drinks from the lobby fridge instead.

Pretty neutral overall about the food, service, and atmosphere. Dont really have anything negative or positive to say about it. The prices are high and the food is just ok.

Really good colorful, fresh, clearly homemade pizza for lunch! 🍕🤤 Good stop for either carry out or dine in if your staying at the hotel or visiting the Starved Rock area. The entrees and other menu options I tried were also good with some unique options

Thank you Jade. Our first time here and your service was great. Side note......my daughter loved your hair.

Amazing friendly and very attentive… ****** for JADE!!!! You all are lucky to have her in your team!!!! To be honest she is the first friendly face of customer service we have experienced in out 2 day stay at the hotel !!!! Not five stars for Jade but SIX !!! Don’t stop shinning girly keep up the amazing customer service!!!!

This place is horrible people were getting up and walking out. There was 2 clean tables out if 25 and nobody was sitting at them. We sat down and had to have them wipe it off

Everything was great, I got the hush puppies and fries alligator po boy sandwich. Everything was perfect. I highly recommend coming here if you are in the starved rock area, it's worth going too. Food was priced good too. The owner or the cook not sure asked how everything was even held the door for us and talked to us for a while. We will be coming back and sharing with anyone looking for this style of food. 5 stars.

The food was amazing. I can't believe you can get Cajun food this good in the Midwest. We did the 4 different item appetizer and choose the mild and hot boudin balls. They good but the hot is better and more flavourful. The fried corn was really good and the alligator was so good I had to get it as part of my main dish. I got the Jamba-2-fay with the crawfish etouffee over the jambalaya with the fried alligator. They have this dipping sauce pictured below that goes great with the alligator. The desserts looked good but I was stuffed and didn't get a chance to try them

Our first time here food was great! we had the combo for 2 with alligator jambalaya baba shrimp. Great service very friendly staff and uncle Ron is a hoot!! came out to great patrons and he told our 7 yr old his gumbo recipe story overall great experience a must to when in the area.

The food was delicious, but the service, pricing and social distancing were pretty bad. We ordered combo with gumbo, jambalaya, crawfish creole, shrimp etouffee and shrimp scampi, and all of them were delicious except that they didn’t remove the sand vein of the shrimp. Be careful that they charged extra $4 when you share the combo - we didn’t notice it when reading the menu, and the staff also didn’t tell us while we ordered the food, making us a bit surprised when seeing the bill. Also, be careful that they didn’t provide water, and if you asked for water, they charged additional for that. Lastly, there’s no social distancing in the restaurant during COVID, which was not acceptable at all. The staff was pretty rude when we asked to change seats to have a bit more social distancing. Overall, good food but very bad experiences.

Food is outstanding. Not many places serve Gator so was looking forward to getting my fix. I was not disappointed. Perfectly cooked. Also always enjoy getting a story from "Cajun Ron", the owner. He makes a point to talk to all his guests.

The waitress was somewhat rude. She throw the plates of food onto our table. The shrimp etouffee taste like dessert, super sweet. The catfish was undercooked. Rice was so dried. We were hungry but couldn’t eat another bite. Cajun Disconnected

The owners are looking to retire due to lack of staffing. It is a shame. Absolutely the best Cajun food period. We just returned from New Orleans and could not find an equal to the ted beans and rice nor jambalaya!