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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 5/24/2026 Michael G had this to say:
The food was very good. Everything came out together. Everything was nice and hot. Everything was very tasty. The service was great. We were greeted when nothing but smiles and she knew the menu well. she recommended what we ate. We ate the special. The atmosphere was beautiful. It was outside in the street in a nice, warm sun under a nice umbrella. I'd recommend it to anybody in the area. It was very good food and it was a good time.

On 5/18/2026 Paula Gibbs had this to say:
Omg try the breaded mushrooms! They're ginormous with amazing crispy breading & homemade garlic parmesan ranch for dipping. Had a Rueben-corned beef was tender & flavorful, great marbled rye. Service was top notch. So glad we tried it.

On 5/15/2026 Whitley Sapp had this to say:
You’ve got to stop in and try the bourbon bacon Bloody Mary. It comes with a piece of thick-cut bacon.

On 5/11/2026 Megan L had this to say:
Food was good. House made chips are awesome. Had the Rueben. It was awesome. Cheese was meaty & gooey, corned beef & sauerkraut was yummy. We sat at the bar & was served by Taylor. She was nice, polite

On 5/6/2026 Samantha Nussbaum had this to say:
We have had amazing experiences here! The ribeye sandwich is one of the best steaks I have had in a long time, including out of the ones I have made myself. We also had to catfish sandwich special which was also very good. We have always ended up here when it’s lowkey, but you can tell it’s a great social hub for the community at the right time. The owner has been here both times and is super friendly, too! They have outdoor seating, where the town shuts down the whole street in late spring to early fall. Highly, highly recommend!!

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