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I love food. Not just any food but good food. This list are some of my favorite places in the Illinois Valley to have a date night with my hubby or just have a great meal with friends.
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Court Street Pub has great food and service!
Court Street Pub
 
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Sam's has the best pizza in Ottawa! Their beef roll is amazing too!!
Sam's Pizza
 
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This family owned restaurant is timeless! Great food, great service. You have to check it out!!
Village Courtyard
 
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This has been a favorite of mine since I was a kid. My grandma used to take me here on a Saturday morning for breakfast when I would spend the night. All these years and it hasn't lost it's charm. The food is great and the service is top notch!
HiWay Restaurant
 
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The New Brite Spot is wonderful! The service is fantastic. Everyone is nice and helpful. The food is great!! It's definitely a place you want to keep going back to.
The New Brite Spot Family Restaurant
 
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If you want good Mexican food, and great atmosphere, go to Fondita!! Their queso is the best!!
Fondita Mexican Grill
 
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If you want the BEST Mexican food in the Illinois Valley, this is the place! The BBQ pulled pork nachos are a must try! 10000000/10
BLUE MARGARITAS OGLESBY
 
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Garden Berry is so good! The pancakes are the best!
Garden Berry Cafe Ottawa
 
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This BBQ is the closest to KC BBQ in Illinois. A must try!
Stone Jug Barbeque
 
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This place has a lunch time mexican buffet. It's reasonably priced and sooooo goood!
Fajitas Mexican Restaurant
 
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Think Chipolte but family owned and no frills. This place is a must visit when you are in LaSalle, IL
Mickey's Massive Burritos
 
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This place has good pizza and sandwiches. A little bit of everything.
Peru Pizza House Restaurant | Peru IL
 
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BEST PIZZA EVER! I know this is a chain but it's so good!! You HAVE to eat their pizza with their in house made French dressing.
Monical's Pizza
 
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More is the second location for More On Main in Streator, il. More is located in Ottawa, il. It has great coffee and the staff are great! All food is made fresh.
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The New Chalet has been an Ottawa staple for decades! The owners are the sweetest people and the food is delicious!!
The New Chalet Restaurant
 
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When BASH opened in Ottawa, I thought it was a weird concept. Burgers and sushi? Weird. But I was pleasantly surprised. The burgers are so good!
Burger and Sushi House - Ottawa
 
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Fantastic food!! Their pizzas are amazing!!
Iniga Pizzeria Napoletana