Back Door Lounge & Veranda
The Back Door Lounge is located off the Main Dining Room & Veranda.The atmosphere is casual. The menu has some great options (like our top-selling appetizer: Gorgonzola Nachos).
Catch the latest sports scores while you’re there or step outside and take in the view from the Veranda. Click HERE to see our entertainment schedule.
If you like Craft Beer, try Starved Rock Signature Ale (made just for us by Leinenkugel) or ask the bartender for one of our other seasonal beers. If you’re a wine lover, try a Starved Rock Wine (Chardonnay, White Zin, Merlot & Cab).
Celebrating a special occasion? If so, try Starved Rock Bubbly for your toast! Our friendly bartenders are happy to make your favorite cocktail, so stop by and relax! Check out our creative, daily lunch specials.
Click HERE to take a GOOGLE 360 tour of The Back Door Lounge.
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Legacy Girls – 50′s-60′s Matinee
May 20th, 2013
11:30 am - 2:45 pm
Take a trip back to the 50′s & 60′s and get ready to rock to the songs that shaped the decades! From the Supremes to…more detailsMusic & Wines Under the Pines – Sunday, June 2
June 2nd, 2013
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Music & Wine Under the Pines Sunday Concert at Fox Ridge June 2 July 21 August 25 September 1 & 22 Fox Ridge If the…more detailsLegacy Girls – Tribute to the Andrews Sisters
June 3rd, 2013
11:30 am - 2:45 pm
The vocal trio, The Legacy Girls, will entertain you with three-part harmonies, costumes and synchronized dances that are true to the Andrews Sister’s style. The Legacy…more detailsTexaco Country Showdown
June 18th, 2013
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Singers are wanted for the 2013 Texaco Country Showdown on the Veranda at Starved Rock Lodge. The vocal competition kicks off on Tuesday, June 11,…more details
Menus & Hours
Monday -Saturday
11:00 am – 2:00 pm LUNCH MENU
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm MUNCHIE MENU
5:00 pm – 9 pm DINNER MENU
Sunday – Thursday
*Please note: Dinner is served from 5pm – 8pm Sunday through Thursday
Sunday
10:00 am – 2:00 pm MUNCHIE MENU & Brunch
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm MUNCHIE MENU
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm DINNER MENU
Friday Night Music from 8-11pm
Join us for Laid-back acoustic music with no cover charge!
May 2013
17-Brian Neumann & Mark Pyszka -80s, 90s
Weather permitting, we move outside on Memorial Day Weekend!
24- The Steve Sharp Band-Classic Rock
25-Dreadnaughts-Classic and Newer Rock
31- Rodeo Drive-Country Music for Everyone
June 2013
1: Mark Lorden-Laid-back Acoustic
5: Winedown Wednesday (Wes Hausken Trio)
7: Meerkat Mobsters-Rockabilly with an Edge
8: John Baize- Today’s Country
11: Texaco Country Showdown
14: Sons of the New Amish-70’s, 80’s & 90’s
15: Cody Calkins-Country Originals
18: Texaco Country Showdown
21: Rockin’ Johnny Band-Chicago-based Blues
21: Steve Sharp-Acoustic Music for Everyone
25: Texaco Country Showdown
28: Los Perros Cubanos-Latin-Jazz Infusion!
29: Gas Road Riot-A Twist on 50s & 60s
July 2013
5: 3-Day Weekend-Classic Rock
6: I.V. Roots (local band) Blues & Reggae
10: Winedown Wednesday (Wes Hausken Trio)
12: Bagshot Row-50’s, 60’s Era
13: Jeff Manfredini-Laid-back Acoustic
19: The Steve Sharp Band-Jimmy Buffet Night
20: TBA
26:Barflys-Classic and Newer Rock
27: John Baize-Today’s Country
August 2013
2: The August-Country Originals. Edgy Sound!
3: Mark Lorden-Laid-back Acoustic
7: Winedown Wednesday (Wes Hausken Trio)
9: Mike Milligan & Steam Shovel-Fantastic R & B
10: TBA
16: Mary & The Troublemakers -50’s & 60’s –
17: Kevin Kramer
23: Risky Business-Local Band!!
24: Stephen Bores-80s, 90s & alternative hits
30: Brothers Rage-Danceable & Classic
31: Sharp-Classics for Everyone
September 2013
4: Winedown Wednesday ( Wes Hausken Trio)
7:Gas Road Riot –50s & 60s music
8: LODGE: Harley Davidson Giveaway NOON -September Saturdays Music from 8 pm to 11pm
September 29th: Oktoberfest Keg Tapping on the Veranda 3pm Music by The New Doodledorfers German Band
Entertainment in the Summer…
On the Veranda (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
Join us on the Veranda in warm weather for the BEST outdoor dining in LaSalle County. Enjoy great food and your favorite drink with a view that can’t be beat. Don’t forget your camera because the photos you’ll take will be spectacular.
Veranda parties start Memorial Day weekend. Weather permitting music moves outside to the Veranda. We’ll have great entertainment every Friday and Saturday night — with no cover- from 8-11 pm.
ENTERTAINMENT
View more details about live music, shows, & competitions at Starved Rock Lodge.
May 2013
3-Mark Lorden (Laid-back Acoustic)
10-Steve & Steve (Beatle/Eagles & more)
17-Brian Neumann & Mark Pyszka -80s, 90s
24- The Steve Sharp Band-Classic Rock
25-Dreadnaughts-Classic and Newer Rock
31- Rodeo Drive-Country Music for Everyone
June 2013
1: Mark Lorden-Laid-back Acoustic
5: Winedown Wednesday (Wes Hausken Trio)
7: Meerkat Mobsters-Rockabilly with an Edge
8: John Baize- Today’s Country
11: Texaco Country Showdown
14: Sons of the New Amish-70’s, 80’s & 90’s
15: Cody Calkins-Country Originals
18: Texaco Country Showdown
21: Rockin’ Johnny Band-Chicago-based Blues
21: Steve Sharp-Acoustic Music for Everyone
25: Texaco Country Showdown
28: Los Perros Cubanos-Latin-Jazz Infusion!
29: Gas Road Riot-A Twist on 50s & 60s
July 2013
5: 3-Day Weekend-Classic Rock
6: I.V. Roots (local band) Blues & Reggae
10: Winedown Wednesday (Wes Hausken Trio)
12: Bagshot Row-50’s, 60’s Era
13: Jeff Manfredini-Laid-back Acoustic
19: The Steve Sharp Band-Jimmy Buffet Night
20: TBA
26:Barflys-Classic and Newer Rock
27: John Baize-Today’s Country
August 2013
2: The August-Country Originals. Edgy Sound!
3: Mark Lorden-Laid-back Acoustic
7: Winedown Wednesday (Wes Hausken Trio)
9: Mike Milligan & Steam Shovel-Fantastic R & B
10: TBA
16: Mary & The Troublemakers -50’s & 60’s –
17: Kevin Kramer
23: Risky Business-Local Band!!
24: Stephen Bores-80s, 90s & alternative hits
30: Brothers Rage-Danceable & Classic
31: Sharp-Classics for Everyone
September 2013
4: Winedown Wednesday ( Wes Hausken Trio)
7:Gas Road Riot –50s & 60s music
8: LODGE: Harley Davidson Giveaway NOON -September Saturdays Music from 8 pm to 11pm
September 29th: Oktoberfest Keg Tapping on the Veranda 3pm Music by The New Doodledorfers German Band
Texaco Country Showdown 2013
This year’s Texaco Country Showdown kicks off on Tuesday, June 11. Do you know someone who can sing country music? Encourage them to enter and win the $1,000 prize, PLUS a chance to move on in the national competition.
They might end up in Nashville! Click here for the rules and registration form. Even if you like watching more than you like singing, don’t miss the fun. The grill opens at 5:00 pm each night on the Veranda of Starved Rock Lodge.
The view and the sunsets can’t be beat, so join the fun and meet us at Showdown.
Competition consists of four Preliminary Rounds, one Wildcard night and FINALS on July 16th. We’ll update our Facebook page on the Back Door Lounge each week to keep you posted on who advances. The Showdown is sponsored by Starved Rock Lodge, WALS 102, Dr. Ed Monroe, and MillerCoors (Euclid Beverage).
Rock Star 2013
After 5 weeks of competition, the contest concluded March 6th in the Main Dining Room of Starved Rock Lodge. Second place went to Harmony Donaldson (Lostant).
Third place went to Sarah Breyne (Wenona) and in fourth place was Leslie Crum (Ottawa). Greg Valos of Chicago was awarded the Fan Favorite trophy.
The vocal competition was sponsored by Starved Rock Lodge, WAJK, WOLF, Euclid Beverage and MillerCoors.
CLICK HERE to go to the ROCK STAR page!
Click HERE to see our video from Rock Star Finals (March 6, 2013)
We value the opinions of our guests!
Here’s what a few of them had to say:
“Vanessa was great! We kept her running and she was still smiling! Very personable and friendly. She handled our group of 12 great!” -Lodge guest on 3/29/13
“Lunch was great. Thanks to Lisa!” – Back Door Lounge guest on 3/28/13
“We’ve been coming for years and we always return! Very fond memories. Peggy & Destiny were great. Nice to have a good restaurant to hit before we go home (after a long day of hiking).” – Jessica / South Elgin, IL on 3/26/13
“Peggy has a good personality. Attentive and accommodating. Thanks.” -Back Door Lounge guest on 3/29/13
“Great service and food. Thanks Andrea!” -Back Door Lounge guest on 3/31/13
“Friendly environment and a great place to hang and have a drink. Tracy was awesome!” -Betsy / St. Charles, IL /Back Door Lounge guest on 3/9/13
“Fabulous service from Jennifer.” -Back Door Lounge guest on 3/6/13
“Lovely place and very pleasant service. Our waiter was Christian.” -Back Door Lounge / Utica, IL guest on 3/9/13
“Peggy is an awesome server!!!” -Nancy / Ottawa, IL Back Door Lounge guest on 3/23/13
“Vanessa was very professional and sweet. She did a great job!” -Maureen / Back Door Lounge guest / Muscatine, Iowa
Signature Ale
We have our own special beer and it’s called Starved Rock Signature Ale. Produced by Leinenkugel Breweries, the hand-crafted beer is a cross between an English-style amber ale and a pale ale. It’s fresh and it’s on tap.
“You can’t buy it in a store,” said Food and Beverage Manager, Andrea Yeruski, “You can only get this at Starved Rock’s Back Door Lounge.” The last time we counted, Starved Rock sold 7,582 pints of Signature Ale! And that number doesn’t include the kegs which were featured at over 80% of our wedding receptions. At our Leinenkugel Dinner, both John and Dick Leinenkugel were our special guests. They talked about this special craft beer and how it is made for Starved Rock. Click here to read an article from Northwest Quarterly Magazine.
Want to be Heard?
Got Talent? Want to be heard? If you are a vocalist …or in a band that’s perfect for entertaining on the Veranda, please send your promo package to the address below.
Contact Information
Andrea Yeruski, Food & Beverage Manager (Back Door Lounge & Veranda)
Starved Rock Lodge
P.O. Box 570
Utica, IL 61373
E-mail: andreay@starvedrocklodge.com
Join us for these FUN upcoming events in 2013!
September 29, 2013: Keg Tapping:
Kick off the 2013 Oktoberfest beers of the season and listen to music by the Doodledorfers Band.
November 8 & 9, 2013: Leinenkugel Dinner & Pub Crawl
Click here to watch the video and enjoy comments from 5th generation Brewmaster, Dick Leinenkugel. Make reservations early for the Leinie Dinner on November 8, 2013. Just call (815) 220-7386. The Annual Leinie Pub Crawl will follow on Saturday, November 9, 2013.
