Places To Eat

Maxson Riverboat and Restaurant
Escape to the pristine banks of the Rock River for a truly unforgettable experience at our restaurant and on our riverboat. A beautiful backdrop on the Rock River creates the perfect venue for a banquet, from reunions to business meetings.
With an incredible natural setting just a two hour drive from downtown Chicago, Maxson Riverboat and Restaurant are the region’s premier location for a destination wedding or party.
1469 IL Rt. 2 N – Phone: 815-732-6761
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Blackhawk Steak Pit
The Blackhawk Steak Pit opened its doors in 1982 in Oregon, Illinois on the banks of the Rock River. Specializing in steaks cooked over an open charcoal grill and providing the finest quality seafood, brothers John and Peter Tsioles have been building a thriving business ever since.
Both John and Peter put their efforts into making sure every customer is pleasantly satisfied at each and every visit. Enjoy a full bar, including a fine selection of wines and beers. And, if it’s not on the menu, please ask for it!
1429 N IL Rt. 2 – Phone: 815-732-2500
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White Pines Inn
White Pines Inn is home to one of northern Illinois’ landmark restaurants. The homestyle cuisine blends perfectly with the log cabin décor. Generous portions of mostly homemade dishes fill the menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner, six days a week. Each Sunday the fabulous Cornhusker’s Buffet, with its spread of hearty home cooking and mouth watering desserts, is served from 8am – 2pm.
6712 W Pines Rd., Mt. Morris, IL – Phone: 815-732-3817
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The Roadhouse
The Roadhouse is said to be the oldest continually operating restaurant lounge in the area, reopening circa 1934, after prohibition. Today at the Road House, you may, only if you wish, momentarily re-live those not so long ago times, enjoy a tasty steak, cocktails, laugh with your friends, then continue your journey rested and assured that the old Stenhouse “Road House” continues to live on…
807 S 7th St. – Phone: 815-732-2300
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LaVigna Restaurant
Tucked within every town in America is a place the locals are proud to call their own. One of the favorites, a short drive outside of the city limits, is La Vigna Restaurant.
This charming eatery offers ambiance, a friendly staff, and an upscale Northern Italian menu. Offerings include several cuts of steak and a variety of seafood dishes. A number of pasta dishes also are available.
2190 S Daysville Rd. – Phone:815-732-4413
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Additional Dining
| Sunrise III 116 N 4th Street (815) 732-2022 |
Charlies Breakfast Nook 133 S 4th Street (815) 732-2700 |
Spring Valley Restaurant 300 East Washington Street (815) 732-4877 |
| Alfano’s Restaurant 801 S 4th Street (815) 732-2774 |
Father & Son Pizza 137 N 4th Street (815) 732-9700 |
Pizza Hut 404 E Washington Street (815) 732-4444 |
| Breaker’s Saloon & Eatery 100 S 2nd Street (815) 732-3319 |
Chili Pepper Cafe 416 W Washington Street (815) 732-1583 |
Messie’s Bar & Grill 17 N River Road (815) 732-4645 |
| Conover Coffee & Chocolates 201 N 3rd Street (815) 732-7017 |
Robin’z Nest 117 N 4th Street (815) 732-9866 |
Conover Square Bakery 201 N 3rd Street (815) 732-2545 |
| Jay’s Drive-In 107 W Washington Street (815) 973-2396 |
Dairy Queen Chill & Grill 210 E Washington Street (815) 284-1186 |
McDonalds 211 S 4th Street (815) 732-6035 |
| Subway 511 W Washington Street (815) 732-7827 |

