11 Restaurants In Illinois That Are Paradise For Meat Lovers
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Elizabeth Crozier
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Be it steak, BBQ goodies, or any number of fried treats, there’s a lot to enjoy in Illinois for meat lovers. These 11 restaurants are known for serving up some of the heartiest dishes made from pork, beef, and chicken.
Add some more protein to your day when you eat at these amazing place. Click the links below each one for more information. Check them out:
This rustic roadhouse is a lodge-style sports bar nestled in the Shawnee National Forest. It's a BBQ steakhouse known for its pork chops, ribs, and wings, and the flavors are unforgettable. Find it at 820 Kratzinger Hollow Rd., Cobden, IL 62920 and learn more about this remote eatery here.
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Locals cannot get enough of this tiny strip mall BBQ joint. It serves everything from smoked turkey to spare ribs, and of course, they have all the fixin's. Enjoy recipes that have been around for more than 40 years at 19081 Old Lagrange Rd. #105, Mokena, IL 60448. Get more details about this wonderful place here.
This top-notch burger joint has been around since 2009. In addition to sandwiches, southern Illinoisans also enjoy brisket, homemade potato salad, soups, and a plethora of delicious sides like onion rings and fries. Try it all at 611 S Illinois Ave., Carbondale, IL 62901, and click here to learn more.
In operation since 1996, this popular steakhouse is known for making some of the biggest sandwiches in the state. In addition to fabulous eats, guests also enjoy this place for its vintage decor and rustic atmosphere. Find this restaurant at 1314, 311 Salem Pl., Fairview Heights, IL 62208, and learn more here.
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This award-winning steakhouse is a family-owned eatery that locals don't want you to know about. Already very popular, this casual and rustic joint serves everything from ribeye to porterhouse steaks that will leave you speechless. It is located at 9 W Main St., Mascoutah, IL 62258, and you can learn more about it here.
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Known for having one of the largest tenderloins in all of Illinois, this is a meat lovers paradise if you love your meat deep fried. Other delicious menu items include fried fish, gizzards, wings, and more. Get yourself to 103 3rd St., London Mills, IL 61544 to try it, and click here to learn more.
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This remote steakhouse serves some of the best homemade eats in the state. Guests enjoy the laid back atmosphere and game room in addition to the wide variety of menu items. You'll want to try a horseshoe sandwich, a burger, a ribeye, or a New York strip steak. It is located at 24716, 24722 N Standard City Rd., Girard, IL 62640, and you can learn more here.
This popular burger place has been around since 1912. It's located in a tiny little town and is only open for lunch each day. Enjoy a friendly staff and a laid back community setting at 6017 E 300th Rd., Martinsville, IL 62442. Learn more about this historic eatery here.
If bacon is your meat of choice, this will soon become your new favorite restaurant. Best known for its bacon-wrapped meatloaf, called "The Bomb," this place does bacon on and in everything. This unique spot is located at 1028 W Diversey Pkwy., Chicago, IL 60614, and you can get more details about it here.
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Located in the home town of the horseshoe, this restaurant makes a "Bigfoot" version you have to see to believe. Meat lovers who appreciate cheese will go wild for the creations at this place. Find it at 2406 W Jefferson St., Springfield, IL 62702, and learn more here.
Serving up award-winning BBQ that has been perfected over the past 50 years, this restaurant is a staple for locals in Southern Illinois. You'll find the best brisket, pulled pork, ribs, steaks, and wings all right here at 491 Fairfax St., Carlyle, IL 62231, and you can learn more about it here.
For dessert, check out one of these eight amazing creameries in Illinois that make ice cream cakes.
Where else can meat lovers find a home in Illinois? Share your favorite restaurants with us in the comments below.
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