When traversing the town of Utica on the return trip from Starved Rock State Park, Duffy’s Tavern restaurant is always my last stop before hitting the interstate.
Why? Delicious food. The deep-fried appetizers have an outstanding batter, and they’re vegetarian friendly. In this part of the state, that’s quite an accomplishment.
But more importantly, the last time I came here, they had Bell’s Double Cream Stout… ON TAP! After a glorious day of hiking around Starved Rock, nothing made for a happier girl than the dark, creamy richness that they poured ever-so-beautifully into my pint glass. Except maybe the second pint they poured. Well, the beer and successfully outrunning a tornado on the drive home… surviving was a pretty nice cap to the day.
They call themselves “The Best Irish Pub In Utica,” but I’d venture to call it the best Irish pub west of I-355. I’m very glad to see that they recovered from the tornado that swept through the area a few years back. And should I ever find myself heading across the Illinois River Valley on I-80, I know where I’ll be stopping for dinner.
Duffy’s Tavern
101 Mill St
Utica, IL 61373
(815) 667-4324
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