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The Lone Buffalo by Tangled Roots Brewing Company

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Nestled in the historic small city of Ottawa, deep in the heart of beautiful Starved Rock Country, you’ll find one of Illinois’ most remarkable brewpubs, The Lone Buffalo. Ottawa is famous for its many historic murals and our restaurant derived its name from the one on our building, which shows the buffalo that once roamed the area, and which can still be found in nearby Starved Rock Park. But Ottawa is not only known for its beautiful outdoors. It is also a place where small town values meet progressive thinking. The Lone Buffalo restaurant is a great example of that.

This brewpub is remarkable in many ways: remarkable because of its rich and varied menu, taking familiar local favorites and giving them a chef-inspired twist. Remarkable because of the stunning decor, the highlight of which are the twin Bavarian copper brewing kettles. And above all, remarkable because it is here we brew Forty1 Eighty8, our unique ‘Farm to Foam’ ale, crafted from hops and barley grown right here on our farm nearby.

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Ottawa, IL

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Testimonials

On 4/26/2024 Karin had this to say:
We had a great experience at The Lone Buffalo thanks to our lovely server Zoe! She went above and beyond to meet our needs and provided quick and friendly service with a smile. We will definitely remember the yummy food and warm welcome and we will DEFINITELY be back! Testimonial written by Karin on this site.

On 4/26/2024 Michael W. had this to say:
Zoe was a great server. The food was amazing. She was also training a new waitress. Was answering all my questions about the in-house beer. Very friendly. Will definitely be coming back!

On 4/23/2024 Kristine W. had this to say:
Amazing food, service and ambiance! So fresh and yummy! Had the flight of beers, favorite is the Cider! Turkey burger with side salad. Appetizers were the pimento cheese dip and cauliflower florets!! All were so delicious.

On 4/14/2024 Stacey Ryan had this to say:
Outstanding! Thank you Jordan, Ashley, Lola, Craig, Diamond! I always feel right at home and the cuisine is top notch. ❤️

On 4/10/2024 Jim H.Elite 24 had this to say:
Welcome to brewery #278 for me. I was very pleased with the vibe at Tangled Roots. Very nice place! I sat at the bar and ordered a flight. Great service although they were a little busy. Los Pollos Hermanos Mexican lager was a good Mexican lager. Very easy to drink. Kit Kupfer amber ale had a little fruity flavor I couldn't quite place but when I looked at the beer menu it described it as "hint of peach". Yeah, I think that's it. A very light amber ale. Very nice beer! SWPFTD would enjoy this one. Midnight Mirage black IPA...ok, this was interesting. And I don't mean that in a snide way at all. It's a black IPA with a whole host of fruit flavors. Grapefruit was definitely there on the back of the tongue on the finish, as well as apricot but that was more on the nose. Not a heavily bitter IPA at all. This might be my favorite so far. Decadent Orange Dobroy Nochi imperial stout had a really good orange flavor to it. I still think the back IPA is my favorite though. I wasn't really hungry but perused the menu and ordered a starter of the fresh artisanal bread with an awesome honey butter. There was another butter with it but I forgot what it was while under the thrall of the honey butter. I ate ALL of that myself. I truly enjoyed TRB. The beers were great, the bread was excellent, and the service was good as well. If anyone is a glutton for punishment, please, follow my brewery, and distillery, reviews from across the U.S. and beyond! https://www.yelp.com/collection/-8iscFkpiiCI563-FDfwGg and if anyone is wondering who SWPFTD is you will have to check out my review of Black Market Brewing Co in Temecula, CA to understand. Yes, you will need to read into it a little to get the joke but I have confidence in you! I hope my confidence is not misplaced.

Contact Us

The Lone Buffalo by Tangled Roots Brewing Company
812 La Salle St Ottawa, IL 61350
Phone: (815) 324-9549

In Historic Downtown Ottawa, Near Starved Rock State Park

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Our Hours

Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.

Monday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Lunch brunch runs until 3pm
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Lunch brunch runs until 3pm

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Join us at Tangled Roots to experience the exquisite creations of our talented chefs.

Indulge in our NEW Chef Features menu items which have been crafted with the finest ingredients and are sure to leave you craving more. From savory starters to delectable desserts, our chef features promise an unforgettable dining experience.

Come in and try our Local Chef Features TODAY*! Pictured from left to right:
Black Bean Tetela: Created by The Lone Buffalo's Chef Jordan, this dish features a blue corn tetela, stuffed with black beans, roasted poblano peppers, and queso Oaxaca. The masterpiece is then placed on top of cilantro lime crema and topped with cucumber salsa verde and citrus red cabbage slaw.
Branzino + Parmesan Rissotto: Created by Hangar Two's Chef Salvador, this pan seared branzino is on a bed of parmesan rissotto topped with pimento cream sauce and roasted tomato slaw.
Fried Cheesecake Chimichanga: Chef Manuel's delicious flour tortilla stuffed with vanilla cheesecake that is deep fried and topped with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of strawberry glaze.

*The Chef's Menu varies by location. Visit our website to see each location's Local Chef Feature's Menu offerings.

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