Event Category Archives: Back Door Lounge & Veranda

DSC_1809Acoustic Music in the Back Door Lounge

Relax and enjoy talented singers from the area who can also play guitar. The acoustic selections vary from classic favorites to wonderful original songs. There’s no cover so stop by and have a cocktail, dinner, late-night coffee drinks or your favorite craft beer.  Music runs from 8-11 pm with no cover charge. Here’s the line-up:     May 2013 May 10-Steve & Steve May 17-Brian Neumann and Mark Pyszka Memorial Day weekend (we move outside/weather Read More

Live Music & Back Door Lounge Fun

Join us for acoustic music in the Back Door Lounge Every Friday night from 8-11 pm (no cover) Click here to see our entertainment schedule. Here’s the Music Line-up… May 2013 May 3-Mark Lorden May 10-Steve & Steve May 17-Brian Neumann and Mark Pyszka Memorial Day weekend (we move outside/weather permitting) May 24th:  The Steve Sharp Band (yes the name has changed, but it’s still the same band) May 25th:  The Dreadnaughts (classic rock & Read More

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! Read More

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 LATE NIGHT MENU

DSC_5295Back 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 Read More

Texaco Country Showdown LOGOTexaco Country Showdown

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, 2013 and runs every Tuesday night through July 16. Contestants will compete in one of the first four rounds. Up to two finalists will be selected from each of those rounds. Selected contestants will have a second chance to compete for a chance at a Wildcard Round (set for July Read More

leinenkugel-logo-resized-600Leinenkugel Pub Crawl

Beginning at 4:00 p.m., crawl to all local bars in Utica to enjoy all the Leinenkugel Beers which have become a true favorite here in LaSalle County.Start at any bar to get your passport, bring it filled out into the Lounge by 8:00 p.m. to qualify for giveaways & enjoy some music!  Be back at the Back Door Lounge by 8:30 p.m. for giveaways and music. Music by Steve Sharp & Wake the Sheep will begin Read More

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How about a musical tribute show? If you love Frank Sinatra, Patsy Cline and performers from yesteryear, you’ll love our Tribute to the Stars series. Each musical tribute show includes lunch or dinner, entertainers that take you back in time and a memorable setting in the historic ambiance of our Great Hall. Here’s a great tip: tickets to a show makes a great holiday, birthday or anniversary gift for parents or grandparents. Seniors tell us they Read More

Dining

NEW! Starved Rock’s homemade, Artisan Ice Cream Available at the Lodge Main Dining Room, Cafe & Trailheads Concessions (flavors vary depending on location)   Dining at the Lodge means great food in a beautiful, rustic setting. We have a variety of choices for your convenience: Main Dining Room: Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sunday Brunch is a guest favorite and reservations are suggested. Outdoor Dining on the Veranda: Join us again next spring for an amazing view of Read More