Dining & Nightlife
Looking to go out for dinner or drinks?
No problem! As remote as we may feel, there are still plenty of great places to dine in the area. Below is a list of some of our favorites. An even more extensive restaurant list is available in the welcome book we have for our guests.
Giant City Lodge
2 miles from the Inn. Famous for their fried chicken. The lodge was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The Corps existed from 1933 to 1942 as work relief for families and young men, during the Great Depression.
Global Gourmet
Great food in a cool atmosphere. Located in Carbondale.
Underground Public House
Owner and Chef Josh Klarer offers high quality food, craft butchered meats, local produce, innovative cocktails, and a large variety of craft brewed beers from around the region and world. Located in Carbondale.
Fuzzy’s Tavern
What can we say, if you haven’t been to Fuzzy’s for a drink and you have been to southern Illinois, you have to come back and put it on your list. A bar’s bar with pool tables, no windows, and an ATM.
Buckwater Brew Works
The Brew Works includes a great selection of beers brewed on site as well as other craft beers from across the country. They also have the largest selection of whiskey in southern Illinois. Food menu includes sandwiches, burgers and more. Located in Carbondale.
The Iron Whisk
Taqueria Pequena
Authentic Mexican takeout. Known far and wide. A few tables are available, most patrons do takeout, you may have to wait, but it is worth it.
Fork & Vine Restaurant
Just 4 miles from the Inn, this restaurant features a farm to table food menu with a variety of wines from Southern Illinois.
Brick House Grill
The Brick house Grill is on Main Street in downtown Anna a twenty-minute drive from the Inn. It is a family-owned business with great staff and food.
17th Street BBQ
Famous for its BBQ! The Murphysboro location is the best. Lots of memorabilia, from famous folks that have visited this iconic place, adorn the walls. If you like BBQ, you won’t want to miss this one!
Orchards and Farm Markets
Lipe Orchard and Bass Farms offer great, in season, local and homegrown fruits and vegetables. Close to the Inn, these are great options when shopping for a cottage stay or for some fresh goodies to take home. Flamm Orchards, in season, has excellent peach cobbler a la mode. Rendleman Orchard opens July 1st and their website tells you what they currently have available.
Breakfast at Makanda Inn
Breakfast is included for all guests.