Everything Is Made From Scratch At Oarhouse, A Cozy Home-Style River Town Diner In Illinois
There’s a homestyle river town diner in Oquawka, Illinois that everyone loves, and it shows. This old-fashioned cafe hasn’t been around for decades, but it will probably last for ages. Scroll on for more details.
Oarhouse and Grill in west Illinois is a small town restaurant that very few Illinoisans know exists. This local favorite is a little hole in the wall that deserves more attention.
The interior is cozy with limited seating, though for this town of less than 1,500, it's just right. The exposed brick and cafe-style tables make this a charming vintage diner that old and young love.
When it comes to the menu, you'll find a slew of classic American comfort foods like soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, chicken, seafood, tacos, tenderloins, and much more.
Many regulars can't resist a visit to this spot without a taste of the pie. Along with the tenderloins, these homemade concoctions are the signature attraction.
Oarhouse and Grill is open Tuesday through Thursday between 5:30 a.m. and 1:45 p.m., Friday between 5:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. and again between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., well as Saturday between 6 a.m. and 12:45 p.m., and you can get more details on its Facebook page. If you’ve ever been to this homestyle river town diner, we’d love to hear from you. Please share your experiences and photos with us below in the comments.
An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
