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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.
Areas Served
Ottawa, IL | Utica, IL | Streator, IL | Peru, IL | La Salle, IL | Princeton, IL | Morris, IL | DeKalb, IL
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
Testimonials
On 4/13/2025
Norbert
had this to say:
Great spot!
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!!!
Contact Us
Bears Den
1607 Ottawa Ave Naplate, IL 61350
Phone: (815) 434-5168
Email: bateye72
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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
News
Join us this Sunday for a delicious deal - enjoy a hearty burger and a refreshing beer for just $10! Make your Sundays special with our mouthwatering offer. 🍔🍺🍺 Celebrate Saturdays with our delicious deal! Enjoy a mouthwatering sausage sandwich paired with a refreshing beer for just $10. Come by and treat yourself to a perfect combination of flavors!
🎉 Start your weekend off right with our Friday special: $7 for an appetizer & 2 beers! Cheers to good food, good drinks, and good times! 🍻
🎉 Thirsty for a deal? Join us for $2 Budweiser products every Thursday! Cheers to savings and good times! 🍻
🌟Get through the midweek slump with our amazing Wednesday deal! 🍻 Enjoy $2 Miller and Coors products.
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