Old Chicago, Bettendorf, Iowa

Another reason we like to stay at the Ramada in Bettendorf is that Old Chicago is right next door and they have NTN. Nothing finer than staying at a place where you can play NTN without driving. I don't like driving ANYWHERE after I've been drinking, especially in strange towns. That's just asking for it.

There is also a BW3 (Buffalo Wild Wings) about a mile to the north of the Ramada.

However, I don't like the drink prices at Old Chicago. Way TOO high. Since when did Bettendorf become Chicago in that area. Judging from the large numbers of people who frequent the place, this recession must not be too bad in the area.

The happy hour drinks are acceptable, though. And they have them in the afternoon and late night.

EATING AT THE OLD CHICAGO

The food is really good there. We had some of the best loaded fries ever for a happy hour price of $2.99. We got hungry later on as well and took advantage of their three course meal for $9.99 and $10.99. We split it.

After the appetizer, it took a really long time to get the entree because of a problem in the kitchen and they were nice enough to let us have the whole meal for free. Appreciated that.

This Old Chicago is also the lair of the Zog, a big-time NTN player with over 32 million Players Plus points. Old Chicagos also have a club you can join if you drink over a hundred different beers. If I recall, ZOG said he was a member of it more than twenty times over. That's some drinking and NTN playing.


Eating and Playing NTN. --RoadDog