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Bears Den

"If The Door's Open, The Grill's On!"

About Us

Welcome to Bears Den, an elevated bar joint located in Ottawa, IL. Our establishment offers a unique and diverse menu that caters to all tastes and preferences. At Bears Den, we take pride in serving delicious sausage patties, mouthwatering burgers, satisfying breakfast sandwiches, flavorful chicken wings, and crispy corn dogs, among other delectable options. Whether you're looking for a casual breakfast, a hearty lunch, or a late-night snack, our menu has something for everyone. Our skilled chefs use only the finest ingredients to ensure each dish is prepared to perfection. With a cozy and inviting atmosphere, Bears Den is the perfect place to gather with friends, enjoy a cold drink from our well-stocked bar, and indulge in our delectable food offerings. Join us at Bears Den, where great food, friendly service, and a vibrant atmosphere come together to create an unforgettable dining experience.

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Areas Served

Ottawa, IL | Utica, IL | Streator, IL | Peru, IL | La Salle, IL | Princeton, IL | Morris, IL | DeKalb, IL

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What We Offer

Our Specialties include:

• Sausage Patties
• Elevated Bar Joint

Our Services include:

• Daily Specials
• Daily Happy Hour: 4PM-6PM
• Tuesdays - $5 You Call it
• Wednesdays - $2 Miller & Coors products
• Thursdays - $2 Budweiser products
• Fridays - $7 an appetizer & 2 Beers
• Saturdays - $10 Sausage Sandwich & a Beer
• Sundays - $10 Burger & a Beer
• Takeout
• Delivery
• DoorDash
• Gambling
• Live Music
• Outdoor Dining
• Friday Fish Fry

Our Brands include:

• Polancic's Meat Market & Tenderloins

Our Products include:

• Burgers
• Sandwiches
• Skillet Meals
• Breakfast Sandwiches
• Biscuits and Gravy
• Pancakes
• Breakfast Burritos
• Chili
• Grilled Cheese
• Tenderloins
• Chicken Wings
• Hot Dogs
• Italian Sub Sandwiches
• Patty Melts
• Corn Dogs
• Chicken Strips
• Philly Sandwiches
• Chicken Sandwiches
• French Toast
• Ribeye Sandwiches

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Testimonials

On 3/8/2025 Neal Brooks had this to say:
Some may call these dive bars but we love the food, the atmosphere, and the people. Dog friendly when weather permits. Cold beer and make your own bloody Mary bar!

On 3/5/2025 Dale Rawls had this to say:
Only stopped for a couple nice people .. cold beer .. good way to start a week end

On 2/23/2025 Brenda Schweickert had this to say:
Great place to eat!

On 2/23/2025 Reno Vallone had this to say:
Best dive bar in Illinois! The food is off the charts good. The Italian Beef Philly and the Sausage Sandwich kick ass! Prices are fair and Eric makes one hell of a sandwich and drink!!!

On 2/14/2025 Scott had this to say:
Awesome Testimonial written by Scott on this site.

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Contact Us

Bears Den
1607 Ottawa Ave Naplate, IL 61350
Phone: (815) 434-5168
Email: bateye72@live.com

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Payment Types Accepted

Cash

Our Hours

Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.

Monday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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