Make your meal more enjoyable with a view of the Illinois River. This harborside restaurant in Ottawa is one of the most scenic places to dine in the entire state.

Whether you enjoy seafood, burgers, pasta, pizza, or just desserts, this bar and grill has it all. Check it out:

Enjoy a meal by the Illinois River at Red Dog Grill in north-central Illinois. This stunning eatery is a little-known oasis known for its world-class cuisine and excellent views.
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This harborside restaurant is a seasonal establishment that is only available in the summer, so you'll want to make plans soon to visit. Beauty abounds around every corner of this neat, nautical place.
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When the weather is nice, the best place to dine is out on the patio under the canopy. From here you can watch boats coming in and out of the harbor.
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There is also gorgeous indoor seating available here. Guests love the boating theme, cozy fireplace, and big windows that allow for the same stunning views.
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When it comes to the food, this place is known for its daily specials. Locals love wings Mondays, taco Tuesdays, Wednesday 'Wineday,' "Let It Rib" Thursdays, fishy Fridays, and then on the weekends, it's fish n' chips on Saturday and football special wings and pizza on Sunday.
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Other menu items include salads, burgers, salmon, lobster tail, chicken tenders, tenderloins, meatloaf, ribs, pasta, chicken sandwiches, and appetizers like nachos, calamari, soft pretzels with cheese, and spicy shrimp bites.
Desserts are another popular item at this harborside restaurant. Banana foster, chocolate and banana cake, and key lime pie are most exquisite.
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Red Dog Grill is open Sunday through Thursday between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. as well as Friday and Saturday between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. You can get more details on its website or Facebook page.

Address: 411 Great Loop East Drive, Ottawa, IL, 61350

For more like this, check out these 10 fabulous Illinois restaurants with great outdoor seating.

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