8 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants North Utica

“Stopped in for lunch after hiking Starved Rock, and doing a little sight seeing, this place was highly recommended by the local tourist shop. Was definitely not disappointed. Fast friendly service, excellent food, great prices.“

“Arrived around two o’clock on a Monday afternoon. It was a warm and beautiful fall day so we chose to sit outside. It was busier than normal for a Monday, but we weren’t in a hurry anyway. The wait staff worked hard. I ordered the breaded pork tenderloin. My wife ordered the chicken strips. Each entree came with fries. Mine came with lettuce, onion, tomato slice, and pickles. Unfortunately, there were so many french fries that most of the onion, the slice of tomato, and the pickles were all buried, as you can see in the photo. I didn’t even realize they were there until I had eaten some of the fries. The fries were kind of bland, there was no seasoning on them at all. The breaded pork tenderloin was delicious and quite large. The chicken tenders entree was more than enough for my wife, so we brought it home along with half of the breaded pork tenderloin sandwich. Bottom line, I would eat there again, but I only gave it four stars because the french fries covered up the toppings for my sandwich. Attention to detail people!“

“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.“

“Attended a Celebration of Life in the back room. Absolutely top-notch service from the bartenders to the servers. Food was outstanding. Love the decor, old school supper club with the black tables and red cushioned chairs. Highly recommend. Thank you for a great experience during a most difficult time for the family.“

“Went to dinner at Uptown last week with a couple of friends, and everything was great as always! The restaurant was pretty busy for a Tuesday night, but we were seated right away without a reservation. Our server, Tracy H, was fantastic—attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. Uptown is definitely one of the best restaurants in the Illinois Valley. The food is always consistent, and the service is excellent no matter how busy they are. Whether you're visiting or new to the area, Uptown is a must-try. You won’t be disappointed!“

“Amazing service with friendly staff! The atmosphere is very nice as it’s not super quieter or super loud. Great selection of alcoholic beverages and the food is absolutely fantastic! Keep up the amazing work! :)“

“After our hike, we stopped for a cocktail on their outdoor patio. Beautiful view and amazing service from Destiny! Wish we had stayed to eat outside, but we went into the main lodge instead where service was pitiful. (See separate review if interested)“

“I was blown away by the young man working 11/3/24 He handed me my coffee and told me it was on him for making me wait so long. I didn't feel I waited too terribly long and offered to pay but he refused. That's awesome customer service! Thank you!“