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American, Bar, Pub
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Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Seating, Full Bar, Delivery, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Waterfront, Playgrounds, Dog Friendly
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Reviewed 26 August 2023

We love this place and stop in while visiting the Ottawa area. Our server was great and the food was delicious with the exception of my GFs steak. Ordered MR and came out raw. We elected to have it refired and I was already finished...eating. The GM was gracious and packed it to go. He comped the dinner and gave us a nice gift card! Excellent customer service! We got back to the hotel and the steak was well done. We laughed and chalked it up to fate. Thanks again to the GM and server who turned a bit of a bad experience into a good experience.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 22 July 2023

Huge red flags here with a menu that doesnt list all possible allergens. Dangerous for people with food allergies. They have food on the menu with allergens that aren't even listed as an ingredient. I will add a photo for proof.(specifically the california flat bread...)This is dangerous for me who is allergic to dairy. When I ordered the food thinking it has no food I am allergic too, then it is brought to the table covered with cheese? I asked to talk to the manager and she seemed to minimize the fact that the menu DIDNT EVEN INDICATE the allergen? Then annoyingly asked me what else I wanted... Thank god it was visible so I avoided a trip to the hospital. Super upsetting and definitely don't reccomend this place for people with food allergies. It got even worse though..... The manager ALLY decided to come to the table and was extremely rude to me afterwards as well direct quote from her " so you need to revert to social media?" (I assume they were looking over my shoulder at my phone bc I never posted yet) Instead of just trying to make the situation better, the manager just berated me in front of my friends bc she didn't want a bad review bc of the mistakes made on their end. They didn't offer to comp food and when I asked to speak to the OWNER the manager tried to tell me she was but then admitted she was only the general manager. I asked again for owners card or to take my info but nothing was done. This is required by law to disclose all the allergens in the foods on the menu before the customer orders and it would be an upstandable thing to do to be more than apologetic given you are breaking laws. I will be continuing to try to contact the owner as well making complaints to the correct government agencies.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 31 May 2023

I was very dissatisfied with this place, I ordered a Cajun pasta with shrimp and I told our waitress (she was pleasant) I didn't like it. It didn't have any taste at all my friend also taste it and agreed it didn't have a taste....The only good thing was the shrimp. She did say we didn't have to pay for the plate but couldn't order anything else because the kitchen was backed up and were not taking any more orders but they still had people coming in to eat. That meant I had to eat the pasta even if I didn't like it. The restaurant was not completely full, I feel that since I was already there they could of made an exception. I like the location and taught it would be a nice place to go back to but not anymore.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 17 September 2022 via mobile

It's a Great restaurant with great ambiance and great service. We got pulled pork and shrimp tacos with crab dip appetizer.

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 16 July 2022 via mobile

If you have an hour and a half to spare to sit and wait for mediocre food, go here. It’s perfect to sit and watch everyone around you get their food, eat, and leave while you sit with your water.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 30 June 2022

Got seated and nobody came to our table to take our order. After about 25 minutes we went to hostess and told her nobody came by yet. She said ok and went "somewhere." We waited at least 10 more minutes and still nobody came to...our table so we walked out. As we were walking out, the same hostess said, "Have a good one!" Party of 5; 2 adults, 3 teens.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 28 June 2022 via mobile

Hosted a business dinner on the patio. Perfect weather, great atmosphere, and outstanding service, in spite of being understaffed and pretty busy. Food and drinks were great. Everyone had a blast and we closed the place. Great newer addition to Ottawa.

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 11 April 2022

Came for the day from the city. Chose this restaurant over Hank's because the menu sounded fresh and appealing. This is a casual spot with uncomfortable chairs that make very loud noises as they are being moved or rearranged. Our server was rather cranky and...I am used to giving everyone a pass because I know places are short staffed and such due to the pandemic. However, I also know that I go to work every day with a smile on my face whether I am in a good mood or not. We can't use covid as an excuse forever. My meatloaf sandwich was terrible. It seemed like there were pieces of carrots in it. My aunt ordered a burger and took one bite. It is unfortunate, but the only thing going for this place is it's location on the water.More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed 16 March 2022

Our visit was during the off season, so the food service of the kitchen was a little slow, but the service of the bar tender, Lizzy, and our waitress, Jasmine, as well as the environment was excellent. We were not in any hurry so the...slower than normal food service was not a problem. The setting was lovely as we watched the sun set over the harbor of empty slips. Some of the weekend retreat cottages were occupied so the interior lights from those cottages added to the special aura of the evening. We can only imagine what the environment will be like when the slips in the harbor are filled and there is greater activity in the harbor. My wife and I had seafood entrees (grilled grouper and blackened mahi mahi). Our adult son had the surf & turf entree. The Brussel sprout slaw with cilantro dressing was spectacular. The asparagus spears were very good for so early in the season. All of our entrees were perfectly prepared. We shared a pumpkin cinnamon pecan bread pudding for dessert. It, too, was delicious. As we left the restaurant, we stopped to talk to the bartender regarding her bourbon offerings. She had Blanton's, E.H. Taylor, Woodford Reserve, & Bulleit at very reasonable prices. We seldom travel through Ottawa, but our son lives in Morris, IL. We definitely will return to the Red Dog Grill again in season. I am sure he will return more frequently.More

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed 13 September 2021

We couldn't find a decent restaurant in town... so our last choice before turning in was the red dog grill... We were so happy to have chosen this bar and grill. The food was excellent, the view was great and the price a bit more...reasonable for a family of four consisting of two boys with Mom and Dad. We wold highly recommend it and will definitely return, if we happen in the area once again.More

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed 20 August 2021

I suffer from celiac disease which requires eating a strict gluten free diet. Most restaurants are very accommodating but Red Dog has no interest whatsoever in serving celiacs or gluten intolerant diners. I’m giving it two stars because the others in our party enjoyed their...meal but I would have only given it a one if it had just been me. This was my third and final attempt to eat there this summer… there are plenty of other local restaurants with trained staff and gf menu choices.More

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed 19 July 2021

We've been here a few times and this place is a great addition to Illinois river and Ottawa areas. Today was a great day to eat outdoors and our server Jasmine was awesome. We ordered the fish tacos, chicken rap and waffle and regular fries....Also had a couple tropical drinks. Everything was perfect and prices are reasonable. Also a great menu with lots of options. They have free visitor boat docking with fuel. It looks like they have rentals also. The marina is newer and is just a great place to go. Great job guys...!!!More

Date of visit: July 2021
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Reviewed 20 June 2021 via mobile

We have been here multiple times. Plenty of room for parking. It sits along a boat dock the view is beautiful. Summer time they have live bands and other activities. They have indoor and patio dining. My go to here is the Baja fish tacos...and waffles fries. The lobster roll sandwich was a lot smaller than we expected.they have rental condo, rental boats/ jet skis extra and just a short 5 minute drive to down town Ottawa. Definitely will go back love the atmosphere here. Service is good could be tad better but always busy so we understand.More

Date of visit: June 2021
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Reviewed 29 May 2021

Great place would like to come back and stay on the property some time. We ate at the restaurant Red Dog Inn. Great food especially the burgers Service was great view beautiful

Date of visit: May 2021
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Reviewed 19 October 2020 via mobile

Great marina setting with shaded outside tables and a pretty harbor view. Cold drinks and good bar food. Gets busy on summer weekends. Safe setting too!

Date of visit: June 2020
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  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 3.5