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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 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!

On 12/24/2025 Kathleen Kelly had this to say:
Good pub grub wonderful server

On 12/17/2025 Kevin McGuire had this to say:
This was my first time here, and I had a great time. My 1/2 pound hamburger was excellent.

On 12/1/2025 Darren Casey had this to say:
Every visit has been amazing. Always greeted with a smile, no matter how busy they were. Nora behind the bar and the hostess at the door always make us feel welcome. Manager, Prudence always paying attention to us and everyone around us needs. She treats the staff and customers with the most kindness attitude. Kylee and Rhi have been our servers and we couldn't of left any happier. The food has the best taste and you can tell made from fresh non frozen ingredients. Highly recommend them!

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