This place was a little treasure find. After hiking all morning, we needed to find a spot for lunch. This happened to be the closest spot, and boy was it a find. They had a variety of choices. We did not know what to get as everything sounded good. I got the Springfield signature dish - the Horseshoe Sandwich which was delicious! My companions got a burger, Potato Soup, Wings, and catfish. Do not miss out on their cobbler! The crust was perfection! Also, make sure to get the Sweet Tea. It's made in house and is the right amount of sweet. We all had our fill! On top of it all our server was so kind and welcoming and friendly! She made sure our sweet tea was always filled. The place itself is spacious. The outdoor space looked like it could be a lot of fun in the evening. read more

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Mixed review. My best friend & I stopped on our way to Garden of the Gods. She had a BLT & fries & she said it was good. I ordered a Philly Cheese steak sandwich, fries & fried jalapeños (because I had never heard of them) the fried jalapeños were way way too salty, the meat on the cheese steak had no flavor, no seasoning at all, it was cold & the the texture was off putting. The fries were also too crispy for me but I will own that one. I didn't specify to make them softer. And my meal alone... almost $30 bucks!!! The waitress took too long to take our drink order & then seemed rushy to get our order. She seemed more concerned with working the customers at the bar. She wasn't rude, just inattentive. The decor was awesome tho & it was peaceful in there. The bathrooms were very nice & clean with funny signs. It will not be a repeat experience for me. read more

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Overall, average. Out in the middle of nowhere you don't have many choices. The service was great. It's a bar/restaurant where the locals congregate, along with a few passerby's. Chicken sandwich is much like you would get at McDonald's. Frozen processed white meat. The burgers are kind of bland. Frozen patties. Again, great service. read more

Amazing that's all I have to say. I had chicken and waffles . Breakfast was so good and great service. read more

Shotgun Eddys - Chocolate milk - American Near Me - Eddyville, Illinois

Food was mediocre and overpriced, was told food would arrive in 45 minutes and it was an hour and a half, atmosphere was what I expected for a bar. Will not be going back. read more

The food is always good relaxed atmosphere service is great and friendly the customers are also friendly i really like it. And BIGFOOT EDDIE IS OUTSIDE TO GREET YOU. read more

Shotgun Eddys - Me and BIGFOOT EDDIE - American Near Me - Eddyville, Illinois

The pic doesn't reflect how busy it was, lots of large families/groups. This looks like an awesome place to enjoy outside. It's fairly dark inside, but decorated cute and restrooms were clean. Service was a pinch slower, but everyone was very polite! The fried chicken wrap was simple yet delicious, not very large so it was perfect to add the cheesy fries. There wasn't a whole lot of flavor with the fries, but overall the experience was great. read more

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Catfish and the fixings were great. Service was very good also. Bought a hoodie and a tee shirt also. read more

Such a great place to stop, have a few ones, some excellent food and listen to some good music. I would suggest stopping by to take some time from driving and see the beautiful sights in the area. It's a wonderful place! The service was on point during lunchtime and I never had an empty drink. read more

Shotgun Eddys - Pickle chips - American Near Me - Eddyville, Illinois

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great food always! great service and a lively atmosphere! been going here for years, they have amazing breakfast, to burgers, to beer, and bands. read more

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We really liked this place. Stopped for lunch on a weekday after going to Garden of the Gods. It's a nice place, the indoor dining room/bar is spacious, clean and well decorated. There is also a large outdoor dining patio with a stage so I assume there is entertainment on some weekends. I had pulled pork with corn nuggets and a cup of chili. Pulled pork was good, not fatty at all. Corn nuggets were cooked through but not over cooked (which must be hard to get right). Chili was a little bland. My wife had fish and chips and liked both. I'd definitely eat here again next time we are in the area. read more

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THE BEST flatbread pizza. Such a fun atmosphere, great food and good drinks. Bartender was friendly and attenti

Tucked away in the Shawnee National Forest, this quaint bar/restaurant serves up some great grub! We had the marinated pork tenderloin topped with pepper Jack cheese and onions --delish! Kudos to Eddy's for using a real pork tenderloin, not some manufactured, chopped mystery meat. The ambiance is cammo and deer horns, with a wooden patio/stage area for music and outdoor seating. Service was down home friendly and efficient. So if you are exploring the natural wonders of the area such as the Garden of the Gods, check out Shotgun Eddy's -- you'd have to go a long way to find a better fare! read more

Shotgun Eddys - Crying Pig pork tenderloin with cheese and bacon. - American Near Me - Eddyville, Illinois

My husband and I loved this place. Our waitress was friendly, our food was hot and delicious. Portions were great and drinks were cold. The bar was small and quaint. If we're ever in the area again we will definitely come back here. read more

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Said hi to Sasquatch and had some fantastic breakfast before exploring Shawnee Nat'l Forrest. The B's & G's and flapjacks were delicious! Great coffee, phenomenal service, and a unique atmosphere. Can't wait to return in the fall. read more

Shotgun Eddys - Sasquatch - American Near Me - Eddyville, Illinois

Good food. Reasonable prices. Laid back atmosphere. Friendly service. Especially like breakfast there.

Breakfast was wonderful. Biscuits/Gravy was very good. Veggies skillet and hash browns were perfect. Service was wonderful. Coffee was very good. Will definitely tell friends about this place. read more

Excellent food and atmosphere. Staff was exceptional. Live music while we ate really set it off

Visited here with my mom. We both had fried fish, it was very good. Nice location, has indoor and outdoor seating. Service was awesome! I recommend! read more

Waited hour and twenty mins on food, watched multiple people come in after and get their food, finally got it half wasn't right. Some of it was cold, third occurrence this had happened to use here. Won't be back read more

I stopped here while I was backpacking the River to River Trail across Southern Illinos. The BLT was one of the best I have had anywhere. The bacon was thick sliced and stacked three deep. The fries were good too. Shelly was my waitress. She is a wonderful human being as well as a great waitress. I left my phone on the table at Shotgun Eddie's and Shelly went out of her way to chase me down and return it to me, all the way across town. That's the kind of people I want to do business with. I will definitely be back to Shotgun Eddie's whenever I am in the area. read more

Perfect location. View of the sloping landscape is outstanding. Food was great. Staff is friendly. Will definitely return and recommend to anyone that happens to be heading their direction. This is a spot you don't want to miss. read more

Shotgun Eddys - Nachos and wings.Goooood stuff - American Near Me - Eddyville, Illinois

Great service and really good food. I had a Bloody Mary, jalapeño poppers and a horseshoe, and it hit the spot. My wife had fried pickles, a Reuben and an ultra that she enjoyed very much read more

We took a family trip to Garden of the Gods and wanted to venture out for dinner. This was about 30 min away from where we were staying, but we'd go back! My husband got a burger and had nothing but good things to say. I got the nachos and they were exactly what I was hoping for. Lots of cheesy goodness!!! It was also nice checking out a local spot. It wasn't too loud and they weren't too busy. read more

Food was great and the atmosphere was fun and laid back. Service was verrrrry slow. Not enough servers.

Good food, good service and great atmosphere. We enjoy going every time we are in town. The chicken quesadillas and the Philly Cheesesteak are always excellent. read more

Staff was great, went there on a recommendation. Food was awesome! Fun place, musician playing guitar was very good. Would recommend this place to anyone and especially the Thursday night special Crying Pig, outstanding sandwich! We will definitely be going back. read more

Great food, huge menu and something for everyone. Casual for afternoon lunch or just for beer.

Service sucked like bad bad! We never got refills never received condiments that was requested. Also I ordered the catfish fillets and let me tell you the Etown river restaurant or Dads bbq has way better fish. Shotgun Eddy's fish tasted weird and was slimy just didn't taste right at all. After complaining to the waitress about the fish I took one bite out of I was still made to pay for it. my family nor I will spend another dime there. read more

Had a great lunch! Definitely bar style food, but really good bar food. Sweet potato fries, fried mushrooms, and chocolate cheesecake were all fantastic! read more

Yes please. Sign me up for this place in Shawnee. It's a must not miss. Great sammiches. Great atmosphere. Good prices can't go wrong.