Calhoun's on the River

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• Sierra
  Mar 13, 2024
  Great, for the dogs…

  The doggos loved this place! The place is very sweet and gives your dog a free water bowl with water in it! (you can’t keep the water bowl). Now, as I said it was great, for the dogs. When our food came out it was cold. Everything was cold and the drinks were super small so we had to get multiple refills. There were also not many options on the menu. Then to find out they have a multiple page menu INSIDE the restaurant (which your dog isn’t allowed at). Overall bad experience with the food aspect. After we were done with our cold food, we took the dogs out to the river part and I ran with my big dog, duke. It was actually very fun and had super pretty views! My littlest dog, Mimi was in a doggy stroller the whole time but she had a great time and got lots of love from multiple people! So did Duke. The doggos had a great time and ate a lot of treats!! Although next time we will just hang out around the river views and the seating areas. There is also a water splash pad there!! It is only cut on during the summer so i’ll be bringing the dogs back then!! Overall, the Calhouns part wasn’t great, but the places and views beside it were incredible for the pups!!!

• Illini
  Oct 28, 2022
  Lunch with Fido

  Great river front location, very dog friendly. However, if it were not for the location, this would be nothing more than an over-priced college bar with aloof wait staff. Chicken sandwich was under-cooked. Pulled pork sandwich had no flavor.

• Heather
  Jun 11, 2022
  Fred is a fan

  Came with my dog, Fred. they have a large, covered deck that’s dog friendly. They brought him water and he got lots of pets. Great food and service. Wonderful view. I will definitely come back anytime I’m in the area.

• Candice
  May 14, 2022
  The Best Worst

  The worst food I’ve ever had and top three worst service and I would still go back!!! Great place to take the dog, awesome views, well spaced out tables!! Maybe just eat before you go and have drinks!!!

• Rebecca
  Jul 13, 2021
  Good spot!

  Like most places, it’s dog friendly on the patio/deck. Our server was great to not just us but our pooch. I wish there was a little more shade on the patio (we might have had an extra beer if it wasn’t so hot) overall we liked it for a casual dinner.

• Jenna
  Jun 14, 2021
  Good, could be better.

  Good food, great service.

  You have to sit on the deck with the dog. They have dog treats and doggie water bowls which they bring out without asking. Everyone seemed to love the dog out on the deck.

  They have umbrellas and a misting hose hanging which was very nice in the heat. Nice scenery.

  *Would be better if dogs were allowed inside as well.

• Rikki
  Aug 13, 2020
  Great Casual Fare

  We had a nice time on the deck with our dog Ted. Dispite the rain, the experience was great. Our server was pleasant and the food was good! We had the BBQ chicken sandwich and a burger. A great detour to the river.

• Rickey
  Feb 29, 2020
  Outdoor welcome only

  Lots of restaurants have good food and a patio. This site is to help people determine whether or not to bring a dog.

• Brittany
  Aug 7, 2019
  Beautiful

  Very pet friendly. Beautiful scenery on the deck.

• Mike
  More than a year ago
  Great Food for Man and Best Friend

  BBQ and Ribs are Awesome. Prime Rib is one of my favorites.

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