17 Best American Restaurants in Ottawa

“We needed a family-friendly atmosphere for our daughter’s baptism luncheon, and Sunfield was incredibly accommodating for our party of 35! They made the event stress-free. The food was phenomenal, and the servers and bussers were attentive, ensuring that no one had to wait for drinks or food at any time. That was a huge plus! Thank you for everything!“

“Atmosphere was great, staff and people were very friendly and welcoming. Was so nice after a long day. And on top of that the food was great, chicken strips as a name of a dish is misleading, huge“

“Don't let the small place fool you. It's a great place to eat and the staff always make you welcome, which is what makes me come back. I can't wait to try more dishes.“

“Our 2nd vist here and the place does not disappoint. I had baked penne in alfredo sauce and Dale had their Mussels on angel hair pasta. Fantastic meal. Great service. I think this is my very favorite place to eat. If you are in or near Ottawa, Illinois stop in you won't be dissappointed.“

“The New Chalet has the BEST cheese omelettes. Great friendly service! Great menu!“

“We have never had a bad meal at Pine Hills! Great food. Great service. Finally had time to give brunch a try……….. fabulous!“

“Very attentive to my needs , my food was delicious and the service was spot on , I'm so impressed, quality hasn't changed over the decades , keep up the great work Culvers

Parking: Lots of parking here and all around at the hotels near by

Kid-friendliness: Great place to take kids“

“Was their for the 1st time yesterday all I can say is what a hidden gem! The pretzel wow just wow so big served on a pizza tray I had the fried chicken & it was so good the salad bar was great & fresh my son had the tenderloin & it was great! Never a bad meal according to my family members! Will def be going back! Living 90 miles from their but well worth the drive!“

“We had excellent service! Our server Eric went above and beyond to make sure my mom and I enjoyed our lunch! Thank you! ♥️“

“Awesome comfort food. I use door dash for the delivery from here. Food is always hot and fresh. And plentiful. Soups are homemade not a can.“

“Pretty good experience. Burger was good, smash style. Fries were good. Cheese curds were mediocre. Too small, oily, but the ranch was delicious. Salad was great. Service was hit or miss, good at beginning then kinda forgotten about looking for sides we had ordered and not been delivered and needing more water.“

“Love a great hidden gem, you walk in thinking it's a dive bar ,but think again! This place is way classier than menu and appearance. The menu has expanded, the outdoor area has expanded and not to mention how nice the server/bartender was as well as inviting, I'm fortunate to be able to order lunch from here often cuz it's so affordable I don't think I can go to fast food for the same price. Weekly specials also killing it! Must stop by

Parking: Parking everywhere just a very small walk“

“Zeller's Inn is a bar in the heart of downtown Ottawa. It is a larger bar, featuring an indoor/ outdoor patio with 2 pool tables, 2 dart machines, and a punching machine. Smoking and drinking is allowed on the patio, making this spot a favorite for both large and small groups and is a favorite spot for the locals to meet up.

If you ever want to meet new people, Zellers Inn is the place! At the very least, the bartender is nice, and will gladly conversate with you and answer any questions you may have since she is familiar with Ottawa.

As for their menu, I have yet to try it, so I will have to go back and investigate the dishes that they offer.

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Parking: Zeller's is located on a one-way street, so be prepared to find parking on the side of the road.

Kid-friendliness: Do not bring your kids here.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, they are wheelchair accessible. ♿️“

“Great food the grilled Chicken Sandwich was huge but tasted so good. thee bartender/ cook was so kind and attentive to everyone that was inside that place, did the job effortlessly. i ended up leaving my purse and I live about 30 minutes away. Called, they had closed but told me to come to the back door to retrieve it. I tried to tip them and they refused and just stated.This is a community place we watch out for each other. i highly recommend.“

“Great food. Huge portions and very AFFORDABLE prices. Highly recommend and will return!!!“

“Stopped in for a very tasty ground beef not frozen patty Hamburger. I had it lettuce wrapped with delicious fries. I will come again. I had half the burger left over for lunch tomorrow. Bring your cash because they don't allow credit cards. But their prices are so low it is worth the inconvenience. Seems like a lot of regulars. Very friendly folks.“

“Excellent experience, best bar food in town, with a deverse menu going above and beyond expectations!! The server/bartender Stacy was extremely helpful with menu questions and very attentive to the whole table including the children. 10 out of 10 I'll definitely be back soon!!“