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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
- 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 9/12/2024
Gen Lovely
had this to say:
I don't like bars but this place is amazing 🤩
On 8/27/2024
Mindi J.Elite 24
had this to say:
When you walk in you can smell the food cooking. Especially if they are making sausage sandwiches. And damn they are good.
Sundays they have build your own bloody bar where you are provided a generous half glass of vodka and ice to start your creation. The only thing I would have liked to see were some pickled mushrooms, but they had a couple kinds of olives, asparagus,okra and pickles so I was happy anyway. Also some horseradish to spice it up. Your mixer was a spicy Clamato and it was delish.
Also got a HUGE order of pepper jack cubes and I don't know what kind of magical breading is on them but they stayed warm for a long time , making it so nice to munch on them dipped in ranch. The photo is showing HALF of them gone. I mean WOW !! All in all we will totally be back. Missed breakfast by a few minutes but if it is half as good as it looked cooking in front of us and how it smelled we will be in for a treat. Prices are great as well. Is it a divey bar? Yep. But those are the best !!!
On 8/22/2024
Kelli M.
had this to say:
My husband has been there a few times with his coworker and he can't say enough good things about this place. He loves the sausage sandwich.? And the ambience Last week he brought me home polantics tenderloin, which is always good and onion rings. They were very good. He will definitely be back.
On 8/11/2024
Stan B
had this to say:
Just good people, good food and great times. We stopped in to eat and have a few drinks at the recommendation of friends who are local and what a great place.
On 8/1/2024
Jason G Morrall
had this to say:
The food was delicious the service was great with the exception they took a little while on my refill. Like all bars here it's a little loud and little dingy, but I couldn't complain about the price or the food 💯
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
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