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Restaurants

The dining choices in Lockport offer something for every palate and pocketbook. The Downtown has everything from contemporary, four-star French cuisine amid the ambience of a restored Victorian saloon to authentic Mexican takeout. You can also find traditional pubs, and a popular wine tasting bar with live entertainment for a relaxing evening with friends.

Scroll through the listing below and review some of Downtown's choices.
American; French; Italian; Mexican; Wine Tasting; Pub; Dessert;


American

 Public Landing

Public Landing

Located on the old I&M Canal in the Entertainment District of downtown Lockport, this family of service professionals brings their combined knowledge, talent, and hearts to ensure a memorable dining experience for each and every guest. Quality American comfort food and first rate service in an upscale atmosphere.

200 West 8th Street
(815) 838-6500
www.publiclandingrestaurant.com

 State Street Restaurant

State Street Restaurant

It's not often that you can find as big of a menu as is offered at the State Street Restaurant and still find everything tasty. They pull it off every time here. Play in the video game room while you are waiting for your food or come and plan a party.

(815)838-9116
1118 South State Street

 Heritage Pizza

Heritage Pizza - Chicken - Ribs

Heritage is on its game with new owners and a new menu.

(815)838-4321
924 South State Street
www.heritagepizza.com


French

 

Tallgrass

Since opening Tallgrass in 1981, Chef Robert Burcenski and Maitre d' Thomas Alves have maintained the highest standards for cuisine, wine and service. Tallgrass is housed in a lovingly restored 110-year-old red stone and brick Victorian building. Rich fruitwood wainscot, warm original gas chandeliers, cut crystal and polished silver create a soft, glittering light and warms the diners' anticipation of the gustatory treats to come. www.tallgrassrestaurant.com


 Italian

 Mamma Onesta's

Mamma Onesta's

Mamma Onesta’s is a terrific restaurant with great atmosphere and delicious food. Hollywood even used the restaurant to film a scene for "Public Enemy". Frank runs this popular restaurant and tends bar, and every once and a while mamma still comes in to make cookies.

1100 South State
Phone: (815)588-0900
www.mammaonesta.com

 Papa Joe's

Papa Joe's

Strictly takeout and catering, Papa Joes is the place to call when you want great Italian food delivered right to your door.

1001 South State
Phone: (815)838-9099
www.papajoesrestaurant.com

PMangia Pizza Lockport Illinois

Mangia Pizza

Takeout. This guy makes a mean calzone; you want one - seriously.

132 East 9th Street 
Phone: (815) 838-9099


 Mexican

 Weber's Taco Stop

El Burrito Habenero

Mexican Eatery in Lockport, serving very good quality food to-go. The tacos, burritos, quesadilla's and tortas are all prepared with fresh ingredients and moderately priced.

1500 South State Street
Lockport, IL 60441
Phone: (815) 524-4444


 Wine Tasting

 William Alexander Wine Studio

William Alexander Wine Studio

William Alexander is an intimate Wine and Martini Bar, Wine Tasting Room, and Home Decor gift store. Relax with old friends in their comfortable surroundings over a bottle of your favorite wine, or make new friends dancing to some of the area's best acoustic music.

900 South State
Phone: (815)834-9463
www.winestudio900.com


 Pub

Paradise Bay

Paradise Bay

Inconspicuously located behind Papa Joes, Paradise Bay is the great hole-in-the-wall known to locals. Family run with love, there is plenty of outdoor seating with bean-toss games in the summer and warm comfort inside during the winter. Make sure you try the fish (grilled or fried - both are terrific).

105 west 10th Street
Phone: (815) 838-6513

 Carter's Place

Carter's Place

Take a walk down the stairs to Carter's Place any time for a good time. Live music on the weekends and drink specials make this a popular watering hole in Lockport.

13 west 9th Street
Phone: (815)838-7881

Stella's Bar Lockport Illinois

Stella's On State

Come in as a customer... Leave as a friend!

823 west 9th Street 

Jackie's Pub Lockport Illinois

Jackie's Pub

Loud and happy. What more could you want in a local pub?

1016 South State 
Phone: (815) 838-9823
www.jackiespub.com

Uncle Richie's Lockport Illinois

Uncle Richie's

Legendary Bloody Marys and a favorite hangout for the two wheel crowd. Do the right thing and go visit your Uncle.

112 East 9th Street
Phone: (815) 834-1287


 Dessert

 Hollingsworth Candies

Hollingworth Candies

If you like toffee, then you will LOVE this toffee. Made on the premises right in front of your eyes, Hollingworth is worth the trip. They also make other confections including great caramel apples.

(815) 838 2275
922 South State Street
www.hollingworthtoffee.com 

 Cool Creations

Cool Creations

A seasonal ice cream shop that serves great sundaes and gelato. Sit outside on the benches on a summer day and enjoy.

937 South Hamilton Street
Phone: (815) 838-4700