Trails End Lodge - Deer Lodge

Coolest dining experience I've had in a long time...and very unique to southern IL. Quaint place, hidden from the main road...very friendly staff, delicious food and gorgeous views from the back patio. Their specialty is you being able to cook your entree on hot lava stones right in front of you at your table. Very good prices for the large amount of food you get!!

I'll never go to this place again. Ten shrimp, a baked potato, a meager portion of veggies, and a tiny salad $22. Dinner for two with four tiny drinks $90 with tip. The four drinks added together would have barely made two. It was noisy, cluttered, and furniture needed to be cleaned (and then burned). We had to ask the waitress to clean off the table as we sat down. It was sticky and had crumbs on it. She happily did it and sprayed the cleaner in my direction so I could get a good whiff. The parking lot and surrounding area are poorly lit. I guess I'm too picky because the place was packed. It was the worst value for dollars I've been eaten in Southern Illinois. Pass it up.

Perhaps the most unusual place I've ever been for such delicious food. We had to go by Jeep down a rough road, yet the food was fabulous cooked on stone blocks at your table that were 700-1000 degrees. A must go!

Great service, great food and great atmosphere. Love this place! Everytime I've been here, all the staff is very friendly. Will continue to come back.

This is our 3rd time here and our first time to order from the sandwich menu and, again, we are not disappointed. The hamburger and the steak sandwich was great. The onion rings were perfect and the hand cut chips were delicious (just too many of them. Next time will be a share of these! . The BL could be a bit colder, but that 's not a complaint, only a suggestion. The waitress was friendly and prompt. We have never been here and it 's been extremely busy and I 'm not sure why because this place is a gem!