Uptown Grill is a fantastic place with a welcoming atmosphere and excellent food. Every dish I've tried has been fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The staff are friendly, attentive, and makes you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. Service is quick without feeling rushed, and the restaurant is clean and comfortable. Whether you're stopping by for a casual meal or celebrating a special occasion, Uptown Grill is a great choice. I highly recommend it and will definitely be coming back! read more

We love The Uptown Grill! I have been there multiple times and I always order something different. All of it has been delicious! I like the fact that they change their menu from time to time, so we're never bored with the same choices. Great restaurant!! read more

This place was a surprise to us! They were packed on a Saturday night. We had to wait about 45 minutes at 6:30. They do take reservations. The inside was modern and comfortable. The cocktails were good. Closer to urban prices. The potato skins were good with a nice crisp. You re r bread which was all good: sourdough, focaccia and crackers. The spinach salad was also delicious! The prime rib was excellent. You are able to get horseradish if you want. It comes with a side. We tried the garlic mashed and it was the only thing I didn't enjoy for the evening. We tried the walnut custard, was tasty. The chocolate peanut butter dessert was also good, but sweet! read more

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We were traveling through town on a Sunday at lunch time and selected Uptown Grill after reading reviews. This is a lovely restaurant with amazing food. The service was great as well. I am trying to eat a clean diet without gluten and there were several good choices here. I had the Broiled Whitefish Parmesan with steamed veggies and it was delicious! My husband had the Spicy Thai Peanut Chicken which he also enjoyed. He said the bread was good too. We were impressed with the dining experience we had for a reasonable price. read more

Excellent Service ! Food was exceptional!!! Ambiance is always on point ! This place is first class !

Fabulous food and excellent service. The ambiance is perfection too. Class act all around!

We enjoyed a lovely meal at the Uptown Grill while staying at the Grand Bear resort a few miles away. We celebrated my sister's 40th birthday here, and it felt like a solid place for that experience. We made a reservation, and the restaurant was bustling when we arrived. The host greeted my sister with a happy birthday right away which was nice. The vibe of the restaurant was very nice- clearly updated with lovely lighting. We even had fireworks during dinner due to a festival outside which was fun. We started our meal with a round of cocktails- I had a smores margarita which was good- everyone else enjoyed the apple butter old fashioned. We had the saganaki as our app, and the gents had the French onion and tomato soups. For entrees we had the chicken milanese, a burger, a scallop pasta special, and the broiled whitefish. Of the four, the broiled whitefish was by far the favorite! If we lived in the area I think we would come back for a special occasion. Vibes and service were great! read more

Uptown Grill - Chicken milanese special - American Near Me - La Salle, Illinois

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I was excited to add this restaurant to our roster when coming into town to visit my brother-in-law but unfortunately was sadly disappointed. The ambiance was great - lighting was moody and nicely decorated. Food was actually fine - not incredible with some items better than others. Pleasantly surprised by the seared tuna nachos and felt left wanting more for other items. What made this visit so terrible was the service. Asking for a bit of feedback/opinion between two drinks is something my husband often does at many restaurants domestically and internationally. Our waitress's response was "I don't know that's new and the other one people do order sometimes" with an annoyed tone. After ordering and eating appetizers, we had to ask to place our entree order. The waitress was not attentive and I heavily emphasize NOT. I believe customer service training is needed for her and if her behavior is any indication of the rest of the staff I'd recommend training for all of them. Highly discourage you from trying this place which is unfortunate as this small town doesn't have much to offer. This spot only gets tow stars because of the tuna otherwise this is a strong 1 star establishment at best. read more

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Great food, service and drinks. A staple for us anytime we are at Starved Rock or in the Peru area

An unexpected upscale restaurant in "the middle of nowhere." Very nice atmosphere, very good menu & excellent food! It's been 6 months so we don't specifically remember what we ordered - but we both thought it was great! Our most memorable item - the cole slaw. Yes, hard to believe that Cole slaw was memorable, but we concur - it was the best we have ever had!!! read more

What a wonderful experience. Their menu is fabulous for our family. There is something for everyone and all our food was delicious!

Service was great and our food was delicious. The mood and lightening was very romantic

I was in the area and was looking for a good meal. I asked the hotel staff if they recommended a place in particular and they told me about Uptown Grill so I checked it out and I am so happy I did! First of all they have such a nice ambiance inside and they are welcoming from the get go. I was seated in the patio area which I enjoyed with the weather and breeze. My server was kind and attentive throughout my whole dinner. What I had: Entree: Broiled Whitefish Parmesan with mashed potatoes-(oven roasted parmesan crusted whitefish fillet with lemon caper butter) SUCH A DELIGHT. It was so juicy throughout and the flavor was beautiful combined with the Parmesan crust. The mashed potatoes were well made- salted perfectly and creamy. I literally enjoyed every. single. bite. of this!!!!!! I still think of this meal to this day! Drinks: Malibu Bay Breeze- definitely a well made drink- I enjoyed it thoroughly and it accompanied well with my meal. 10/10 recommend this spot- it will not disappoint. I will be coming back to this part of Illinois just to eat here again! read more

Uptown Grill - Broiled Whitefish Parmesan with mashed potatoes. Malibu Bay Breeze drink - American Near Me - La Salle, Illinois

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I was part of a business dinner. The dining was full with concert-goers eating and drinking before the show. The grill is very stylishly decorated and is warm and inviting. We had appetizers, salads, seafood, and steaks. The food was as always prepared as ordered and very flavorful. read more

Uptown Grill - The street view. - American Near Me - La Salle, Illinois

Uptown Grill was recommended by locals to me and I am so happy that I came here after work with a coworker. Located in the downtown area of LaSalle and street parking was readily available when I visited. There's outdoor seating, but I decided on dining in since it was a scorcher of a day. The staff was very friendly and quick to seat us. The horseshoe booths were so comfy. I love the lighting and vibe in this place! Started with cocktails, which were good though I didn't taste much alcohol in my drink. I don't see grouper sandwiches in these parts too often so I was excited to order it. I wasn't disappointed. I was blown away by the sheer size of my sandwich on a brioche bun. It was battered and fried to perfection and it took quite a bit of time finishing it! This place is great to come with family, friends, coworkers and more. The specials and lively atmosphere are wonderful and I can't wait to visit again! read more

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Food was excellent. Parmesan crusted whitefish more than lived up to its rating, and my wife had squash with risotto and asparagus that was outstanding as well. Definitely recommend if you are in the area looking for good food in a nice restaurant. read more

Uptown is a must when we are in town visiting family:-) they have so many great options to choose from & everything is always good! My current favorites are the spicy Thai peanut chicken or the pan seared yellowfin tuna. If you're into oysters, they have really good oysters here as well! (can be hard to come by in the area). We've always had excellent service here! The ambiance is classy. I don't believe they have a strict dress code, but try to dress nicely. For parking, there is free street parking. read more

Had a really great lunch here - the menu is absolutely packed with options! I mean, they have everything from extensive salad choices to pastas to sandwiches to steaks to fish and on. They also offer really upscale options like ribeye and some beautiful sides, like sautéed mushrooms and shrimp dishes, which I didn't try but I was impressed with the menu. I had the French onion soup, which was delicious, and the mixed salad with the Gorgonzola and a sweet dressing which was very nice as well. My son had a hamburger which was a little bit overcooked, but they didn't ask how we wanted it so that's not really their fault - he should have said medium. We weren't planning on going and having a fine dining lunch so when we walked in and realized it was such a nice place, I got worried, however, I didn't have to because they do a really nice job of giving mid price options. So we had a delicious meal and stayed under $40! read more

The food was wonderful, and the staff very friendly and accommodating . Definitely a "to go again" restaurant!

Great stop off I-39 for small town feel with good food. Able to enjoy salad, fresh food instead of fried food at truck stops.

Always great food and staff is friendly. Drive 25 miles just for the white fish. Best I've ever had!

Great food, Great Service, Great Atmosphere. Our server was great, discussed specials, drinks, and made sure we had everything.

The tenderloin sandwich was outstanding. One of the best I've ever had. The ambience is great, this place is top notch. The service was excellent. read more

Very Good and Friendly. I have been enjoying your food and service since I used to have dinner at the Red Door.

We went here last evening after a boat ride on the Illinois River. We were a group of 8. This is a hidden gem. From the time we were greeted until the time we left, it was a wonderful experience. Shout out to our attentive server Kyle. The food was very good. If we are ever back in this area we will definitely return. read more

Excellent food choices. I love the French onion soup, and the Parmesan encrusted white fish along with their special rice mix. It's delicious. The breads are great too. read more

Such a wonderful dining experience! Mary, our server who has been there for 30+ years, was warm, welcoming, funny and provided fantastic service! Dirty martini was perfectly made. We both ordered Parmesan crusted whitefish and it was the best whitefish either of us had ever had. What a surprising find in a little town! Hope to return again soon! read more

Nice place to get an upscale, yet comfortable meal. Service was helpful. My salmon was delicious. And dessert was a perfect finish.

Lovely place to enjoy a fantastic meal, Service was good and all were welcoming, loved the selections and prices are reasonable A definite positive dining experience. Thank you for being here in town ! All stars from me ! read more

Delightful find. We never knew the restaurant existence existed until it popped up on Yelp. Great atmosphere and cocktails too. We just had an appetizer and salad but were very happy. Cesar salad had capers and sun dried tomatoes. Dressing was with a little tang to it. Only downside is no pepper on the table. I should have asked for ground pepper because wait staff was so helpful but we were passing thru and in a hurry. The potato skins my husband ordered were crispy, sliced thin. Great idea. read more

Food great and service 5 stars. Great ambiance. City had a town celebration, children's bounce rides and not a lot of parking. But was fun.

Recently visited last month and just had to rave about this place! I started at the bar with a cocktail before dinner with my wife and the bartenders were excellent! The blonde bartender and guy bartender were great. Then when we went to our table, our server was phenomenal. I believe her name was Addy or aubrey? I'm sorry I don't quite remember, but she was fantastic! Will definitely be coming back. read more

Good food and atmosphere.we enjoy the holiday spirit and diversity with food and drink!

I travel the world and the best meal I've had in a long time! From service to food to ambiance this place belongs in a major city!!! I would franchise it I loved it so much. The food was a 10/10 but paled in comparison to the service from Kyle at the bar!!! We came late on a Sunday evening and thought we would be rushed to order and rushed out and it was the total opposite! I can't wait to come back. We planned our next visit before we left and we live 2 hours away! GO! Sit at the bar and thank me later! read more

Uptown Grill - Gorgonzola Chips (Homemade Chips) - American Near Me - La Salle, Illinois

Grouper sandwich was amazing as always but cole slaw was flavorless. Would have asked for replacement but waitress was poor, never checked on us. Wanted to buy dill dressing to bring home (it's that good!), but server was very slow and forgot, so we didn't ever get it. We were just glad to finally get our bill. She DID give us a sliver of cheesecake with a sparkler for our anniversary, so she got THAT right. Other servers were very attentive. Ambiance very nice inside. Have been coming here for years for our Anniversary, traveling with our dog. Made reservations and was told they were still dog friendly but didn't mention no longer have outdoor tables and chairs, only small couches and a coffee table, so NOT DOG FRIENDLY unless you're just having drinks. Can't balance a plate on your lap! read more

Anniversary dinner Sunday, escargot, oysters, ribeye, mmm mmm mmm, don't get much better than that

Stopped by after a day of being out and about in Starved Rock and had a nice experience. The inside is decorated close to formal, but people were free to dress however. Our waitress was friendly and accommodating with the larger group. The menu is really big, so there is sure to be something for everybody. My side of the table got "shrooms" as appetizers, which were deep fried mushrooms with cheese inside, and a horseradish sauce for dipping. Tasty and plenty to share. I also got the blackened mahi mahi which was good and fresh considering that the place also cooked a lot of other things. Bathrooms inside, credit card accepted. read more

Uptown Grill - Blackened mahi mahi - American Near Me - La Salle, Illinois

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My cousin had his wedding reception in their banquet room on Saturday. Everything was absolutely beautiful and the food was very very good. We had hors d'oeuvres to choose from which was a buffet style. I really enjoyed the crab rangoon, chicken and cheese quesadillas, meatballs and the gorgonzola chips. For my entrée I had the Chicken Alfredo. I really enjoyed the sauce they used, it was delicious. The dinner came with a salad, garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables. My fiancé had the broccoli and cheddar stuffed chicken breast and his came with a salad, garlic mashed potatoes and veggies. He said his food was delicious he really enjoyed it. My mom had the grilled jail island salmon and my dad had the broiled shrimp and they enjoyed both of their dinners as well. They also had salad, garlic mashed potatoes and veggies. read more

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Food was overpriced -- the reveal cutlet was dry and tough. It was big but uneditable . Paying $24 for a piece of white fish. With a small amount of mashed potatoes was ridiculous. We thought it would be at least two pieces for that price. They had no gravy for the mashed potatoes. The only thing decent was. The garlic bread after that was all downhill. I would not go back again. read more

Nice atmosphere, good service, reasonable prices. My only quibbles relate to up charges such as $2 per small piece of shrimp and $4 for salad which is not included as a side. Feels cheap and petty. read more