18 Best American Restaurants near Serena

“Been here twice now, both times have been great the rotating constantly different and fun specials are fantastic! I suspect this is a place I'll never actually get to the menu because of that.“

“What a find! We’re always looking for great family-style diners near the highway when we travel, and this one is a real gem. The food was excellent—fresh, flavorful, and served hot. Our waitress, Kelly, was amazing—so welcoming and friendly. Thank you, Kelly, for your wonderful service! We’ll definitely be adding Oasis Family Restaurant to our regular travel list. So glad we found it!“

“Went with a group for a holiday dinner. Prime rib, Cod, fried pork chops, fillet tips w/ pasta, and salad bar was all good. A bit pricey, but close in price to most otherupscale restaurants. Nice and helpful staff.👍 I would go again if in that area again.“

“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!“

“PSA to paddlers: They do have a canoe/kayak launch, but it doesn't look like it's been used in years and consists of very steep, narrow, rotting steps that are dicey to maneuver. We did manage to get a canoe and four kayaks down to launch there but I wouldn't recommend it. Probably better to launch from the bridge at Highway 52 (although I have no personal experience there).“

“FIVE STARS! I want to make sure the sweet managers get their credit: afternoon manager ( kid/boy) 9-28-2025 roughly noon.
Manager (man)9-28-2025roughly 5 pm. EXCELLENT managers!!! I mean SERIOUSLY! Thank you for being friendly, and professional!“

“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!“

“My family had such a great experience having breakfast here. The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was amazing. My husband and teenage son especially loved the All You Can Eat Biscuits & Gravy. We can't wait to come back again on our next vacation.“

“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“

“We were surprised by the bill, which we received an email was a buy one get one birthday offer. They gave us less than half off each entree.“

“My family and I come to Last Chance very often. My husband and I went for our anniversary this last May because the bartenders, establishment and food have always been phenomenal. The girls who work there go above and beyond when my small kids are with us and we really do love spending time there. This last Thursday someone was working who I had not seen before.. and to say the least I thought she was very rude. I was almost embarrassed because we had friends in town and were so excited to show them our new favorite spot. She said she would not take our food order outside, we had to go in and get our own drinks, and when food came out I had to grab it from her as she made no effort to come down the ramp and set it down at our table. I’m not one to complain but I really wasn’t impressed with the bluntness and cold shoulder attitude. I think her name was Alexis. We will be back, as I really can’t say enough how great this place is. I really hope it was a fluke.“

“Just found the perfect place for chicken livers“

“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.“

“The food here is amazing. Its food you will dream about at night. If you have leftovers I doubt they make it through the nite. Thats how good it is. A few of our favorites, The Monte Cristo. The gyro sandwich, the gyro wrap, believe it or not the liver and onions are amazing too. The owner is generally always there. And they just hired a new waiter Nico - she is absolutely amazing. Shes super detailed oriented and actually loves what she does and it shows. We can't wait to eat here again.“

“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. ♿️“

“We were in the area for a few days and stopped in for dinner and drinks. We loved the soup and the atmosphere of the bar. But best of all, Sarah was the best bartender. She was friendly and fun while keeping on top of our food and drinks, even anticipating what we might want. We had such a nice time we went out of our way to return a second night.“

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

“Came in for lunch on a Saturday afternoon with the wife and kids while visiting nearby Starved Rock. It was a beautiful day so we sat outside on the patio. Amanda was our server and she was excellent! We were the only ones on the patio and her and other servers checked on us regularly to make sure everything was good. Food menu had a lot of options, all very fairly priced, and food came out quick, hot, & fresh. Thank You!“