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