Joy and Ed’s Bar and Grill

We are here a few days ago with our party of 6. Our server was great. They even find cash near our table on the floor, and checked with us to see if it was ours...it was! Honest, hard-working people with good food.

Waited 20 minutes for someone to take our order, then an extra 25 minutes for our food. All we ordered were two hotdogs with cheese on one and onions on the other. Cheese wasnt even melted, and the hotdogs were almost cold, tasted like they had been sitting under a fan for 10 mins. Then we had to wait 10 for the check, and waited a whole other 10 minutes for someone to take payment for the meal. Never going back. Would not recommend for someone looking for food in Utica IL.

Quick stop here for a late-lunch after hiking at Starved Rock State Park. Found it on Google Maps after a search for local soups. We were greeted happily when we arrived and seated immediately in their restaurant section away from the bar. Our server recommended the Chicken and Dumpling soup and it was fantastic! Great dining and service experience here. You won’t be disappointed. Enjoy! Tip: A walk thru downtown Utica is pleasant after your meal. It’s a nice little downtown area. Very quaint.

Stopped in after a day of hiking Starved Rock and it was a perfect nearby option. Great downtown area location. Friendly staff and great drink pours and food. Excellent service and prices… just what we wanted after a good hike. Highly recommended!

Great basic breakfast. I had the cheese and veggie omelet, and my husband had the all meat omelet. Also, we got the hashbrowns and French toast to share. Huge portions. Affordable. Solid.