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Hank's Farm Restaurant

About Us

We're Hank's Farm Restaurant, a family-owned restaurant in Ottawa, IL, that was founded in 1941. We specialize in fried chicken and char-grilled steaks and offer a wonderful event space for 50–120 people. Hank's Farm Restaurant has been providing Ottawa and the surrounding communities with the same mouth-watering dishes, warm atmosphere, and quality service for many generations. Whether you're visiting us for a casual dinner, a special occasion, or a corporate event, you can count on us to provide a memorable experience. Our commitment to our customers and the quality of our food are what keep guests coming back for more. Come and experience the charm and hospitality of Hank's Farm Restaurant today!

Areas Served

What We Offer

Our Specialties include:

Family-Friendly
Fried Chicken
Char-Grilled Steaks
Event Space Accommodates 50-120 People

Our Services include:

Curbside Pick-up
Carryout
Reservations Recommended
Wedding
Events
Funeral Lunches
Graduation
Sunday Brunch Buffet
Kid's Menu
Anniversaries
Full Bar
Patio Seating
Pet Friendly on the Patio

Our Products include:

Steaks
Burgers
Prime Rib
Pastas
Seafood
Ribs
Craft Beers
Beer Flights
Mimosas
Wines
Liquors
Martinis
Chicken
Chicken Parmesan
Spaghetti
Cod
Fettucini Alfredo
Bolognese
Desserts
Cakes
Turtle Cheesecake

Testimonials

On 12/4/2025 Tracy Tomaszewski had this to say:
Great food

On 11/9/2025 Rex Covington had this to say:
Great Sunday brunch all you can eat buffet! Eggs Benedict, scramp eggs, sausage patty, sausage links, potato brian, roast pork roast, roast turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, sausage gravy chicken gravy, bisquets, salad, pasta, beets, huge dessert table! Food is fantastic and the staff is friendly! Would come back again in heartbeat!

On 10/31/2025 hal choisser had this to say:
Stopped in for late lunch ( they open at 4:00) after hiking Starved Rock. I had meatloaf with mashed potatoes and gravy and it was delicious.My wife had fried chicken and she enjoyed it too.Beautiful farm setting and peacocks roaming the grounds!

On 10/26/2025 Heather Lawson had this to say:
Beautiful location and the brunch was terrific. The desert spread was the most impressive I've ever seen.

On 10/26/2025 Jim South had this to say:
Can’t say enough good things about this place! We come often and it’s always lovely.

Contact Us

Hank's Farm Restaurant
2973 N State Route 71 Ottawa, IL 61350
Phone: (815) 433-2540
Email: curiousgoods@hihart.net

We are located on Route 71, 1 mile from I-80

Where To Find Us

Payment Types Accepted

Discover, American Express, Debit Cards, MasterCard, Visa, Apple Pay

Our Hours

Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

News

CALL to make reservations!

Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM