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Canal Port

"Trail To Tavern"

About Us

We're Canal Port, a premier bar and grill in Utica, IL, bringing you fine dining in a casual atmosphere along with video gaming, catering, seasonal menu items, a full-service bar, a kid's menu, event hosting, and more. Our delicious menu includes a variety of appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, seafood, and pasta options that are sure to satisfy your cravings. Our staff is proud to provide Utica and the surrounding areas with superior service and create an atmosphere that is inviting and enjoyable. With our wide selection of drinks, delicious food, and exciting gaming, Canal Port is the perfect place for friends and family to gather and have a great time! Stop by today for your next meal.

Areas Served

What We Offer

Our Specialties include:

Video Gaming
Catering
Seasonal Menu Items
Full-Service Bar

Our Services include:

Kid's Menu
Daily Specials
Curbside Pick-Up
Outdoor Seating
Event Space
Private Events
Corporate Events
Graduation Parties
Weddings
Rehearsal Dinners
Anniversaries
Retirement Parties
Baby Showers
Bridal Showers
Burger of the Day Mondays
Fish Taco Tuesdays
Steak Frites Wednesdays
Family-Style Chicken Thursdays
BBQ Fridays

Our Brands include:

Lattner Gaming

Our Products include:

Appetizers
Salads
Burgers
Sandwiches
Steak
Seafood
Lobster
Chicken
Pasta
Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Piccata
Chicken Alfredo
Fish and Chips
Shrimp Scampi
Ribeye
Chicken Tenders

Testimonials

On 3/22/2026 Paige Thomas had this to say:
Legit BEST FOOD IN TOWN!!! Low key, great music with an easy vibe. Had a long day walking Starved Rock Park. Have eaten at 4 places in town this weekend. This was the best food- no comparison. Everyone was friendly and even helped us with out next stop to visit.

On 3/22/2026 Taylor Armstrong had this to say:
Wanted to give a huge shout out to Rhi and Prudence for not only completely taking care of us (steak sandwiches were phenomenal) The bar was packed and we were still taken care of. Completely attentive to everyone. These ladies never stopped moving and made sure everyone was taken care of. 10/10 highly recommend. Service is stellar. Food is delish. Prudence really took care of her employees by providing great feedback and respect along with encouragement to her staff. That really stood out to me from a leadership perspective. When things get busy it can get rough on everyone. I will come back solely because of how she treats her employees. That is absolutely huge to me.

On 2/8/2026 jackk3rd had this to say:
Good food, good service, good value. I recommend The Canal Port restaurant. Testimonial written by jackk3rd on this site.

On 1/7/2026 Kylene Fialko had this to say:
Canal Port has an old time feel with modern amenities. The service is always good and food is excellent. A personal favorite are the giant cauliflower bites. We'll go back.

On 1/3/2026 Tara Salinas had this to say:
My mom and I stopped in late on a Sunday night after driving 10 hours that day on our cross country road trip, they were extremely accommodating and we felt so welcome there. Jillian took great care of us and we also had the pleasure of talking to the manager and cook, everyone was so nice! Our food was amazing, especially the prime rib!! This is a hidden gem and I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a bite to eat or even a quick drink because the old fashioned was also incredible. Thanks for a great night!

Contact Us

Canal Port
148 Mill St Utica, IL 61373
Phone: (815) 667-3010
Email: canalportdining@gmail.com

We are located minutes from Starved Rock and Grand Bear Lodge

Where To Find Us

Payment Types Accepted

Discover, American Express, Debit Cards, MasterCard, Visa, PayPal

Our Hours

Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.

Monday: 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM