Good burgers, sandwiches, salads and drinks. Its the staff that makes this place special. Very accomodating to backpackers and horse riders traveling the Shawnee trails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dishan Gunya
Stopped by Shotgun Eddy’s near Shawnee National Forest expecting just a convenient bite — turns out it’s a hidden gem. I got the chicken sandwich, fries, and chicken quesadillas, and honestly, those quesadillas were some of the best I’ve ever had!! I thought the place was only popular because it’s the only spot around, but that’s definitely not the case — it’s popular because the food actually slaps. Great portions, friendly vibe, and the perfect stop after exploring the forest.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sherri Tadlock
Horrible manager! Waitress was fantastic! Food was good. Manager was terrible!! We had 8 in our group: 3 got catfish po boy, 3 got fried bologna, 2 got burgers. The po boys took 1 1/2 hours to come out, the burgers and fried bologna took 2 hours to come out. Other tables with burgers got their food well before us. We tried to talk to the manager but she wouldn't let us complete a sentence and walked away. No reason for our burgers and bologna to take so much longer than other's burgers. Our waitress did her best to try to make things right. Manager has ZERO customer service skills.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Stephen Jones
Great ham and beans.
Carol
Great food Great location Fun music on Saturday A definite must to go to Sit outside if weather permits, the patio is great A definite must to check out!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charlie Duncan
Good food, friendly southern Illinois service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Izzy Kennedy
The food was delicious. The waitress was very kind and friendly. The band was great. Overall, it was a great time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger
Joseph Ross
Had today's special prime rib sandwich and fries both were really good
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
Calvin Wayne
Saturday steak special (filet) was cooked perfect and delicious! Good music outside afterwards.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Faith Gean
All we've heard from people all around was that Shotgun Eddys was the place to eat. Boy, was i the most disappointed I've ever felt in my life. We got there and ordered our appitizer and food. The restaurant was almost empty. Took forever to get our cheese sticks and 1.5 hours to get our meal which was just burgers and a hot dog. Meanwhile 25 people arrived far after we did and was all fed before us. The staff gave no explanation as to why it took us an 1.5 to get our food. Not even the worst part. The food was absolutely terrible. The burger was tasteless, fries where burned, the mashed potatoes had no flavor, and the gravy? Tasted straight up like burnt beef bouillon. I dont see how this place got such good reviews and I fully intend on never coming back.
Andrea Durham This place is busy AF. so far 1 1/2 hour wait on a 2 piece fish basket and 8 piece buffalo wings order.
****update****
Well after 1 hour 40 mins it came out cold. They took the wings back and tossed them in the microwave. My onion rings were not edible fish was way over cooked. $67 meal they discounted me $1.68 for cold food. Waitress says this isnt normal we are very busy. I said yeah i got that when you told us wait on food was about an hour the time is not the problim… she says sorry that is all I can do for you
YUP never ever going back!
Melissa Haney
Good food, great company, it was a great night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
leadbaron
Great people running the place. Nice homey atmosphere. Loved the Reuben! Outside seating and pet friendly! Friendly local bar and grill!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heather Clemons
Came here for my birthday weekend. Asked the locals about a place to stay and Jack Cooper helped us with a cabin. It was perfect. Great town with great people. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Johnathan Martin
Had the shrimp salad. Very nice with fresh ingredients and plenty dressing (on the side without asking).
Good burgers, sandwiches, salads and drinks. Its the staff that makes this place special. Very accomodating to backpackers and horse riders traveling the Shawnee trails.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped by Shotgun Eddy’s near Shawnee National Forest expecting just a convenient bite — turns out it’s a hidden gem. I got the chicken sandwich, fries, and chicken quesadillas, and honestly, those quesadillas were some of the best I’ve ever had!! I thought the place was only popular because it’s the only spot around, but that’s definitely not the case — it’s popular because the food actually slaps. Great portions, friendly vibe, and the perfect stop after exploring the forest.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Horrible manager!
Waitress was fantastic! Food was good. Manager was terrible!! We had 8 in our group: 3 got catfish po boy, 3 got fried bologna, 2 got burgers. The po boys took 1 1/2 hours to come out, the burgers and fried bologna took 2 hours to come out. Other tables with burgers got their food well before us. We tried to talk to the manager but she wouldn't let us complete a sentence and walked away. No reason for our burgers and bologna to take so much longer than other's burgers. Our waitress did her best to try to make things right. Manager has ZERO customer service skills.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great ham and beans.
Great food
Great location
Fun music on Saturday
A definite must to go to
Sit outside if weather permits, the patio is great
A definite must to check out!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food, friendly southern Illinois service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was delicious. The waitress was very kind and friendly. The band was great. Overall, it was a great time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burger
Had today's special prime rib sandwich and fries both were really good
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
Saturday steak special (filet) was cooked perfect and delicious! Good music outside afterwards.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
All we've heard from people all around was that Shotgun Eddys was the place to eat. Boy, was i the most disappointed I've ever felt in my life. We got there and ordered our appitizer and food. The restaurant was almost empty. Took forever to get our cheese sticks and 1.5 hours to get our meal which was just burgers and a hot dog. Meanwhile 25 people arrived far after we did and was all fed before us. The staff gave no explanation as to why it took us an 1.5 to get our food. Not even the worst part. The food was absolutely terrible. The burger was tasteless, fries where burned, the mashed potatoes had no flavor, and the gravy? Tasted straight up like burnt beef bouillon. I dont see how this place got such good reviews and I fully intend on never coming back.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
Andrea Durham This place is busy AF. so far 1 1/2 hour wait on a 2 piece fish basket and 8 piece buffalo wings order. ****update**** Well after 1 hour 40 mins it came out cold. They took the wings back and tossed them in the microwave. My onion rings were not edible fish was way over cooked. $67 meal they discounted me $1.68 for cold food. Waitress says this isnt normal we are very busy. I said yeah i got that when you told us wait on food was about an hour the time is not the problim… she says sorry that is all I can do for you YUP never ever going back!
Good food, great company, it was a great night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great people running the place. Nice homey atmosphere. Loved the Reuben! Outside seating and pet friendly! Friendly local bar and grill!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here for my birthday weekend. Asked the locals about a place to stay and Jack Cooper helped us with a cabin. It was perfect. Great town with great people. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had the shrimp salad. Very nice with fresh ingredients and plenty dressing (on the side without asking).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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