Berta's Tap

Ottawa, IL · Bar & grill

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Ottawa
#8
of 76 restaurants
City Percentile
65%
rating percentile
Address
Berta's Tap, 616 Clinton St, Ottawa, IL 61350
Phone
(815) 434-6797
Website
bertastap.com
Status
Open · Closes 2 AM

Berta's Tap is a restaurant located in Ottawa, IL. It is one of 76 restaurants listed in Ottawa. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Ottawa city average of 4.2 stars. It ranks #8 of 76 restaurants in Ottawa. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Berta's Tap

Berta's Tap, located in Ottawa, IL, has been the go-to bar and grill for La Salle, Peru, Utica, Streator, Morris, Mendota, and surrounding areas since 1945. We offer a diverse menu featuring lunch and dinner options, alongside an extensive selection... More

Hours

Friday11 AM–2 AM
Saturday11 AM–3 AM
Sunday11 AM–2 AM
Monday11 AM–
Tuesday11 AM–
Wednesday11 AM–
Thursday11 AM–

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Lottie · Jan 2026

Berta's Tap is a true hidden gem in Ottawa! The atmosphere is incredibly cozy and welcoming; you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. Its location is super convenient, right in the heart of town, making it the perfect spot to meet up with friends. The service is top-notch the staff is attentive, quick, and very friendly. It is clear that they take great pride in what they do. This is the ideal place for anyone looking to enjoy great drinks in a warm, inviting environment. I will definitely be coming back!

★★★★★ 5.0 Fix or Fab · Mar 2022

Awesome place. Locally owned and operated. Food was amazing too. I got the Chicken philiy sandwich. Their outside lounge area is awesome too. They have an area for live bands and a place to play bags when the weather is nice. Also they have cherry bomb blonde on tap which is hard to find out this far from the quad cities. Edit Feb 2024. Went back! Still great food!! 2/3 lb burger was amazing! Recommend the pretzel bites in beer cheese! Wings were amazing too!

★★★★★ 5.0 Amy Bottoms · Nov 2025

Today we had a doctor's appointment in Aurora. We drove past dozens of restaurants and we did not care! We were waiting to get home to go eat at Bertas!! Having the BEST paty melt I've ever been served with beer cheese and fries!! It is an absolute MUST!! The Italian beef is so full of meat and cheese that it's literally OOZING! 🤤 If you want an amazing meal at a reasonable price, BERTAS IS YOUR PLACE! We now call it "the spot" 😁

★★★★☆ 4.0 ODD REACTIONS · Mar 2024

Love a great hidden gem, you walk in thinking it's a dive bar ,but think again! This place is way classier than menu and appearance. The menu has expanded, the outdoor area has expanded and not to mention how nice the server/bartender was as well as inviting, I'm fortunate to be able to order lunch from here often cuz it's so affordable I don't think I can go to fast food for the same price. Weekly specials also killing it! Must stop by

★★★★★ 5.0 Red · Oct 2023

Solid service and food. Drinks have a great value. It’s a sandwich/burger and beer type of spot. Sports on the tv, nice patio. Dog friendly on the back patio!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Bar Games ✓ Fast Service ✓ Great Beer Selection ✓ Great Cocktails ✓ Live Music ✓ Live Performances ✓ Sports ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot

Services

Bar & grillBarTakeout RestaurantRestaurant

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