Passing through and stopped for lunch. I noticed from other reviews the pretzel seemed to be a hit…read more, and well damn, it did not disappoint! The SW egg rolls were just okay. The bartender was also friendly and attentive. Nice place as it is very modern and I like the bathroom tiles lol

Great atmosphere. Wide drink choices available. Good location easy parking situation.read more

Located in a historic building with exposed brick walls, there's a relaxed atmosphere. The…read moreowner/bartender was friendly & personable, and she makes amazing cocktails!! Both the pinktini & Paloma were flavorful without being overly sweet or watery. Food was good too, there's a few vegan options beyond the usual veggie burger!

Bartender is extremely friendly. Overall great ambiance! Delicious tacos. Would highly recommend.read more

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

It's a very upscale and modern cute and large establishment. The vibes are there and the space but…read moreit will never not be packed and loud. Rightfully so. Service has always been good when I went. I've probably gone under 10x and given enough tries at the new and old locations. Every time there's always something that goes wrong but I continue to come back because family and friends love it and I always try something else when I come in. Food is always edible most of the time but not great. I've had hair in my burger before. Other Burgers were overcooked and flavorless. Mac and cheese is disgusting. Sushi menu is kinda repeat and all fried / tempora. Pretty basic and boring and if you're gluten free you're kinda SOL. Crab Rangoon is imitation crab. Gross. This last time I went for a goodbye dinner to a coworker moving: Drinks- Table got a pitcher of white sangria- it was ok but way overpriced. I got the strawberry basil lemonade drink and it sucked. It lacked taste. I'n convinced it was water and not lemonade, nothing puree about it, & there was no basil in it besides used as a piece of decor. Sushi- I showed the waitress a picture of the roll I saw on someone review and that it claimed it was a Ottawa roll but it was not and 10/10 a different role that was given to me. Luckily I will eat anything and it actually wasn't bad but what the hell. Truffle fries- beer battered. Yuck. Mac & Cheese- I thought it used to be not bad but I got it this last time as a side and it was different noodles, thick, no creamy cheese sauce, & no seasoning. Dessert- 10/10 made the trip worth it. I hate fried ice cream and not a huge brownie person but that dessert was amazing. The beignet with caramel- yessss. I never get the hype of the food but think it's because there's not much around like this for locals. If someone wanted to go back I wouldn't not go but I am not a fan.

When you walk in you can smell the food cooking. Especially if they are making sausage sandwiches…read more And damn they are good. Sundays they have build your own bloody bar where you are provided a generous half glass of vodka and ice to start your creation. The only thing I would have liked to see were some pickled mushrooms, but they had a couple kinds of olives, asparagus,okra and pickles so I was happy anyway. Also some horseradish to spice it up. Your mixer was a spicy Clamato and it was delish. Also got a HUGE order of pepper jack cubes and I don't know what kind of magical breading is on them but they stayed warm for a long time , making it so nice to munch on them dipped in ranch. The photo is showing HALF of them gone. I mean WOW !! All in all we will totally be back. Missed breakfast by a few minutes but if it is half as good as it looked cooking in front of us and how it smelled we will be in for a treat. Prices are great as well. Is it a divey bar? Yep. But those are the best !!!

Classic joint. Family owned and run by a great family. Ask for the Cecilia Special (not on the…read moremenu). You won't be disappointed.

We checked this place out this morning as we are going to stay another night in Ottowa, IL…read more Garden Berry Cafe is in a terrific place downtown for convenient access. Parking in front, and I am pretty sure parking is available in back. The decor is modern urban with a neighborhood feel. The server was on his first day. He brought our drink orders and took our orders. I ordered the Country Road skillet. The gravy and cheese underlying the eggs made for an exquisite flavor profile. My son ordered the incredible hulk omelet. Massive portion, but he ate the whole thing. Really really good meal. The little added goodness for me personally was that they had "Mixed Fruit Jelly", lacking in so many similar restaurants. Kudos to the Garden Berry!

From Chicago, first time at GBC. Here are some thoughts:…read more --Arrived mid morning on a Saturday. This restaurant is really big, and it was packed all morning. --Very nice atmosphere, service was friendly and good. --Food was just average. Not bad. Not great. --I ordered the two eggs breakfast, scrambled with cheddar cheese, ham, diced potatoes, and pancakes. --eggs, ham, and potatoes were good. Really enjoyed the pancakes. --My wife ordered a side of bacon, didn't love the bacon, but the portions were very generous. Overall recommended.

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

Laura G was our server (Mar 14) and was very attentive and friendly. We come here often for…read morebreakfast or an early lunch, and it is always consistently good. Are there better places to dine for breakfast in the area, probably yes. But it is a great place for the south side of Ottawa, and you can't go wrong with a hearty omelet or skillet here. The hash browns are always very crispy and tasty, not too greasy. The prices are very good. The one down side to this place is that they close at 1pm, no late lunch or dinner service at all! I assume they have trouble finding help or perhaps dinner is not profitable for them anymore. Regardless, the breakfast is very good. My mother has gotten French toast and loves it. The last time we were here I had a veggie omelet with cheese and a side of hash browns, mmmm! I ate every last bite. Great local joint for a quick bite.

It's a quant little restaurant with a friendly staff and the best prices I've seen since the 90's…read more Plus the food is homestyle yummy! You gotta stop by here if you're hungry for some American cafe food.

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, just outstanding preservation of History. The owners gave a bit of a tour showing…read moresome of Amazing features of the historic tavern. The Bloody Mary was delicious. Drink menu with great drinks. They feature the TripTych Brewery for their craft beers. The patio was a pleasant surprise. They are Pet Friendly, they brought our dog water and asked if he could have a beef stick they use for the Bloodys. Will Definitely be back.