Monte's Riverside Inn

903 E Norris Dr, Ottawa
(815) 681-2940

Recent Reviews

Douglas Dalrymple

Food was great... But way overpriced compared to comparable dinner spots in the area. ??‍♂️

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

T K

Awesome food and

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sarah Krohn

We recently had a fantastic dinner at Monte's with a large group. The service, drinks, and food were all excellent. Many of us had the crab legs and yes they are pricey, but so worth it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mary Jo Overocker

The food was delicious and the waitress was

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jason Lamendola

Our company Christmas party is held there every year. Great food. Huge portions. Friendly staff. Highly recommend them.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Shane Knight

Your driver flies down our 25 mph street everyday and blows the stop sign everyday!!! 2-5 times per day in some cases if you want to drive fast stick to the main roads !!! Not we're my kids & pets play!!!!,I'm sure this is a nice place to eat but as your neighbors I'll never eat here just Because your employees are scum bags that endanger the safety of the whole neighborhood!!!!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

sean M

TIME TO CLOSE THE DOORS! Thought we were going to be in a for a real treat at an "old school" supperclub. Food was terrible and tasted old/stale. $60 for steak that was not even good enough to be graded "Choice". We could hardly cut it because it was tough and grisly; something you buy at a discount food chain. Bland, watery potato's that were obviously frozen/prepackaged. The final kicker was the staff AND owner running around like they just got done doing lawn work. We didn't go to a place like this to spend $200 on food and cocktails to have a "teenager" in a t-shirt and shorts wait on us. He didn't know anything about cocktails, wine (we asked for a wine list and he had to ask if they had one!) or what was all in the twice baked potato. Of course, this is the owners fault for no/poor training. After talking with others from the area, we found out the owner has it up for sale. I have seen this all too many times, he is out of money and can't make ends meet so he jacks the prices way up and cuts the quality. Don't wait to sell; close up now and quit ripping people off.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

Taylor Hawks

It had been a few years since I’ve been to Monte’s and let me tell you, 100% satisfied. Brad the owner is interactive with all the customers and the food was top tier. I had the shrimp and broccoli Alfredo and my girlfriend had the 18 oz. Ribeye! Both were amazing. Definitely recommend!Kid-friendliness: It’s a respectable dining experience with very friendly people to run it. Wouldn’t hesitate to bring my kids.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

mark langgut

$150.00 for crab legs in Ottawa Illinois. If only their prices matched the 1970's decor.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Jon Goff

I had the best ribeye I've ever eaten at a restaurant there and I love the old supper club feel. The owner has the right idea with this and i wish there were more like it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

ms big

Not sure why people like this place. Old decor and over priced. Over use of peppercorn and weird gelatinous sauce with the filet mignon. Lots of ribs in my salad. Husband has diarrhea now, thanks.

Kathryn DeBolt

Absolutely fantastic food and excellent service. Would definitely recommend to anyone and everyone

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Doreen Howard

Lyndsey was an excellent waitress. Friendly. Great atmosphere. Delicious food. Lobster was succulent. Husband had the Steak that delicious Definitely go back again!

Robert P

We ordered takeout food for a buffet of food for our Christmas party at our home. The food was incredibly good. Everyone loved the food.

Patricia Peterson

Way to costly for the food. We had ribs and they were terrible. Also it's made out to be fine candlelight dining but the servers were wearing shorts, jeans and t-shirts.

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