Our beautiful state is full of little-known restaurants and bars that most people will never get the chance to enjoy. One such joint that you're definitely missing out on is this BBQ steakhouse in the middle of nowhere in Southern Illinois.
Hearty meals and an eclectic atmosphere will make this one of your new favorite hang-outs. Scroll on for more information.
Nestled in the western section of the Shawnee National Forest about halfway between the Mississippi River and I-57 in the town of Cobden sits the tiny dive bar, Blue Boar Restaurant.
This rustic roadhouse is a local favorite that offers a casual, sports-bar-style atmosphere that visitors of any age appreciate.
This BBQ steakhouse is one of those restaurants that keeps your eyes moving as there is so much to look at one the walls.
There's even outdoor seating available during the warm months. You'll enjoy amazing views of the surrounding quiet forest here.
Blue Boar is best known for being a BBQ steakhouse where you can get anything from pork chops to strip steak to ribs to wings.
Guests also enjoy Louisiana-style sandwiches like fish and shrimp po' boys, as well as American fare like burgers, soups, salads, chicken, and seafood.
Stop by this biker bar Monday through Thursday between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. It is also open Friday through Sunday from around 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. or later.
Blue Boar Restaurant and Bar is located at 922 Kratzinger Hollow in Cobden, and you can get more information on its website here.
For more marvelous places to eat, check out these eight famous restaurants in Illinois that have been featured on TV.
Have you even eaten at this BBQ steakhouse? Share your experiences with us in the comments below!
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