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Cat’s Q
"Home Of The PEW PEW"
About Us
Cat’s Q is a vibrant bar and grill located in Ottawa, IL, and serving the surrounding areas. At Cat’s Q, every visit is an experience with a diverse events lineup featuring live music, gaming, and gambling. Our menu boasts crowd-pleasing favorites, including pizzas and tacos, perfectly paired with a selection of craft beers, choice wines, and signature mixed drinks. Whether it's for a casual night out or a special celebration, Cat’s Q is your go-to destination for great food, awesome entertainment, and unforgettable memories.
Areas Served
Ottawa, IL | Utica, IL | Peru, IL | La Salle, IL | Streator, IL | Marseilles, IL | Mendota, IL | Plano, IL
What We Offer
Our Specialties include:
- Bloody Mary's
- Trivia Nights - every other Wednesday
- Bar Bingo every other Thursday
- Mexican Food Pop Up - every Friday
- Live Music
Our Services include:
- Full Bar & Specialty Drinks: Enjoy a wide selection of drinks, including our popular Specialty Bloody Mary.
- Weekly Food Features:
- Fridays (11–5): Mexican menu featuring tacos, enchiladas, tamales, and burritos—homemade recipes rooted in a 20+ year family restaurant tradition (Esther Sueño).
- Saturdays (5–8 PM or until sold out): BBQ specials paired with live music. Check Facebook for specific menu items available each week.
- Weekly Drink Specials:
- Monday (All Day)
- $2 Domestic Beers
- $2 Off Any "You Call It" Cocktail
- $3 Rail Drinks
- $5 Moscow Mules
- Tuesday
- All Day: $4 Tito's Drinks, $3 Seltzers
- Happy Hour (2 PM - 6 PM): $2 Domestic Beers
- Wednesday
- All Day: $2 Domestic Beers, $3 Rail Drinks
- Happy Hour (4 PM - 6 PM)
- Thursday
- All Day: $4 Bird Dog Shots, $4 Rail Drinks, $2 Domestic Beers
- Friday
- All Day: $4 Import Beers, $5 Patrón Shots
- Saturday (All Day)
- $4 Bloody Marys
- Sunday (All Day)
- $2 Busch Light
- $4 Screwdrivers
- $5 Bloody Marys
- Slot Machine Games / Gambling: Add excitement to your visit with our gaming options.
- Pool & Billiards: Enjoy casual games or join in on league play.
- Leagues:
- Every other Tuesday: Pool league with food specials
- Private Events:
- Perfect for birthdays, baby showers, wedding showers, retirement parties, fundraisers, and more.
- Weekly & Recurring Events:
- Live Music: Every Saturday (check Facebook for updates)
- Trivia Night: Every other Wednesday (starting June 10)
- Bingo (Bar / Lightning Bingo): Every Thursday starting in September
- Queen of Hearts: Every Monday — proceeds support Pet Project & Ottawa Baseball
Our Brands include:
Our Products include:
- Mexican Specials on Fridays-
- Tacos
- Enchiladas
- Tamales
- Burritos
- BBQ Specials
- Alcohol-
- Bloody Mary's
- Beer
- Mixed Drinks
- Tequila
- Wine
- Vodka
- Rum
- Whiskey
- Snacks
Testimonials
On 8/15/2026
Timothy Gillihan
had this to say:
People friendly . Service was awesome . Prices excellent
On 7/12/2026
H C
had this to say:
Loved the speed BINGO. People are friendly. It's fun when they have live music too. Getchu some!
On 6/19/2026
Chandra Baxter
had this to say:
Great people. Great place. Great atmosphere.
On 4/8/2026
Blanca Lambert
had this to say:
Coldest beer and friendliest staff and owners!
On 4/6/2026
Kris Gerwin
had this to say:
We found this awesome bar a couple years ago while staying at an Airbnb near by. The owners are absolutely amazing. We stop in when we can driving back and forth to Iowa!
Contact Us
Cat’s Q
1137 W Main St Ottawa, IL 61350
Phone: (815) 313-5520
Email: catsqbbq
Where To Find Us
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Our Hours
Monday: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Happy Hour: ALL DAY
Tuesday: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Happy Hour: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Happy Hour: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Happy Hour: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM Kitchen Hours: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Happy Hour: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM Kitchen Hours: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Happy Hour: ALL DAY
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Happy Hour: ALL DAY
News
☀️ End of Summer Bash at Cat’s Q! 🎶🍖🍺Summer's not over yet! Join us on September 12 for our End of Summer Event at Cat’s Q in Ottawa, IL.
Starting at 1:00 PM and going until close, enjoy:
🎵 Live Music
🍖 Delicious Barbecue
🍺 Drink Specials
🍕 Great Food & Cold Drinks
🎉 Fun All Day Long
Gather your friends and celebrate the season with great entertainment, amazing food, and unbeatable vibes. Whether you're stopping by for lunch, dinner, or staying all night, Cat’s Q is the place to be!
📅 September 12
⏰ 1:00 PM - Close
Weekly Specials You Don’t Want to Miss
Every Friday, enjoy our Mexican menu served from 11–5 with favorites like tacos, enchiladas, tamales, and burritos. It’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend with bold, delicious flavors.
Then on Saturday, join us for BBQ specials and live music from 5–8 or until sold out. Come early, grab a plate, and enjoy a great evening of food and fun.
Be sure to check our Facebook page for specific menu items and updates:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092391283038
Make plans to stop by and enjoy something different each weekend!
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🎉 There's always something happening—come join the fun all week long!
❤️ Every Monday: Queen of Hearts drawing benefiting Pet Project and Ottawa Baseball, with proceeds supporting these great organizations and the lucky winner!
🎱 Every Other Tuesday: Pool & Bags League (through the end of September) plus delicious food specials.
🧠 Every Other Wednesday: Trivia Night—grab your team, test your knowledge, and enjoy a fun night out!
🎉 Every Other Thursday: Bar Bingo with great prizes and plenty of laughs.
🍔 Food is available on Trivia and Bingo nights with a convenient self-serve setup, so you can grab a bite while you play.
Be sure to check our Facebook page for specific dates, times, and event details. We can't wait to see you!
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