Catching your own meal is fun and all, but why not let the folks at this hunting-themed restaurant do the work for you? You’ll feel right at home in this lodge-style eatery in Springfield that serves the biggest and best horseshoe sandwiches in Illinois.
If you love hunting life, then you’ll love this restaurant. Scroll on for all the reasons why.
Located in the Jefferson Park neighborhood of our state’s capital, Westwoods Lodge is a rustic, cabin-like restaurant inside and out where you’ll find amazing food, decor, and service.
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This hunting-themed restaurant is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and is a fun spot for families to grab dinner or for drinks after work.
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The interior is like walking into Elmer Fudd’s shed. “Trophies” line the wall; taxidermied deer, bears, cougars, and more can be seen from every seat.
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…Other than from the outdoor seating. When the weather is nice, take your beer and Snowshoe outside to enjoy the fresh air.
Facebook/Westwoods Lodge Wait, what’s a Snowshoe…?
Horseshoe sandwiches at Westwoods Lodge are called Snowshoes, possibly because they are covered in a white sauce. Pictured here is the Yeti which includes three burgers topped with pulled pork, chicken strips, cheese, and fries.
Facebook/Westwoods Lodge It even comes with a free can coolie to help commemorate your defeat of this massive meal. (It’s okay if you have to take some home.)
Other menu items at this hunting-themed restaurant include burgers, sandwiches, pizza, steak, ribs, seafood, salads, wings, and a plethora of appetizers and sides.
Facebook/Westwoods Lodge There’s something here for everyone to enjoy. Come by with an empty stomach and the mood for a good time.
Westwoods Lodge is located at 2406 W Jefferson Street in Springfield, and you can get more information on its website here.
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Wait, what’s a Snowshoe…?
It even comes with a free can coolie to help commemorate your defeat of this massive meal. (It’s okay if you have to take some home.)
There’s something here for everyone to enjoy. Come by with an empty stomach and the mood for a good time.
If you love Springfield’s iconic sandwich, check out nine other places around the state that make amazing horseshoe sandwiches.
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