The Shanty on US Highway 41 in Wadsworth has been a Lake County institution since it opened, combining American comfort food, fresh seafood, and steaks in a setting that earns the drive from Chicago and Milwaukee alike. It appeared in Season 7, Episode 10 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Dives Worth a Drive,” which aired October 26, 2009. Guy Fieri found a roadside restaurant that delivers well above what its highway location suggests.
Quick Facts
Restaurant: The Shanty
City: Wadsworth, Illinois
Cuisine: American / Seafood / Steak
DDD Season: 7
DDD Episode: 10
Episode Title: Dives Worth a Drive
Original Air Date: October 26, 2009
Address: 38995 N. US Highway 41, Wadsworth, IL 60083
Phone: 847-336-0262
Website: https://www.theshantyrestaurant.com
Status: Open
What to Eat
Fresh seafood, steaks, and American comfort food classics. Check the website for current menu and hours. Find a Chicagoland or Milwaukee area hotel on Booking.com.
Plan Your Visit
Check the website for current hours.
Address: 38995 N. US Highway 41, Wadsworth, IL 60083
Phone: 847-336-0262
Website: https://www.theshantyrestaurant.com
Status: Open
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The Shanty appeared in Season 7, Episode 10 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Dives Worth a Drive,” originally aired October 26, 2009.