Monte's Riverside Inn 903 East Norris Drive, Ottawa, IL 61350

"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!"

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

"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."

"Awesome place. Sitting on the Fox river. I had the prime surf and turf There French onion soup is some of best I've had. Cozy atmosphere with a Mermaid chandelier."

"Nothing to write home about. The fresh mozzarella slices were pretty good. Not sure how the $50 steak is though. 70's atmosphere. Chef ramsay would have a field day. Chicken dishes were fresh and good. Chicken sandwich was huge. Chicken piccata is pretty good. Service was friendly and kinda. Offered specials of the day. Moderately expensive on some items."