Bretz Wildlife Lodge & Winery

Carlyle, United States

2.3

Closed now

3 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Telephone:
+1 618-594-8830
Website:
www.wildlifelodgeandwinery.com
Address:
15469 State Route 127, Carlyle, IL, 62231
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Takes Reservations
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Take-out
Yes
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Alcohol
Full Bar
Wi-Fi
No
By Appointment Only
No

Today

Today 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Carlyle) 5:46 AM Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Business hours

Monday 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tuesday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday 7:00 am – 11:00 pm
Friday 7:00 am – 2:00 am
Saturday 7:00 am – 2:00 am
Sunday 7:00 am – 9:00 pm

Description

Specialties

We specialize in wine, BBQ & Steaks. We offer 18 of our own wines. We serve BBQ Pulled Pork, Pork Steaks, Surf & Turf, & Pasta. We also offer homemade carrot cake and cheesecakes.

History

Established in 2008.

Located in Southern Illinois, Bretz Wildlife Lodge & Winery is inspired by the owner’s passion for South Africa and their love of wine. As part of South African customs, a Lodge is a place to gather, eat, and drink among friends. The Lodge has been open since 2008 and has already established a reputation for fine Southern Illinois wine, amazing dining, & an excellent time for all.

At the Lodge, you will find amazing food & a host of other amenities such as a full bar, miniature golf, sand volleyball, bags/​washers, darts, & amazing sunsets. Live music may be heard throughout the weekends.

Also available at the Bretz Wildlife Lodge & Winery are banquet & meeting facilities. Kalahari Hall and Serengeti Sunroom are the perfect setting for your next event.

Each visit to Bretz Wildlife Lodge and Winery is a new experience for you to enjoy. «DOCS“WANA Sunset Bar our newest addition, provides an «Open Air Bar» atmosphere.

Stop in and see us soon, we look forward to serving you!

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3 reviews of Bretz Wildlife Lodge & Winery

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Place rating: 4
Columbia, IL
Okay people, listen up—
I dont know why this place has been given such awful reviews…
But…let me clarify up front, this review is strictly for the bar atmosphere, and wine experience.
I have not had any of the food here–
We stopped in one weekend while we were camping out at Carlyle, and honestly, I was a little worried given the bad reviews–
But we all know, Carlyle has next to nothing, so I figured it was worth a shot– and since we werent eating, it couldnt be that bad–
I will admit, the set up is a litle odd– but the back patio is where its at.
We actually went twice — in the same day/​night.
We stopped in, sat at the bar, and had a couple bottles of wine–
Their wine, is actually really really good— we ended up even buying a couple to take home.
All the bartenders were extremely friendly– and there was one girl (who had curly black hair) who was awesome!!!
She made herself a virgin piña colada and passed me some– and we also saw her later that night having a drink out back— she was super friendly and fun!
We left for dinner (to LuBar) and then came back later on that evening for some drinks, and listen to the band–
that place– was CROWDED!— i thought it was weird the way they had the band setup but we just sat around the bar and they had huge TV’s out there that had the game on.
The facility grounds and everything were beautiful– and again, the back patio at night was popping…
I am weary to try the food– but I’m not picky.
We will definitely be going back, and please dont be afraid to give this place a try!
Place rating: 1
O'Fallon, IL
I noticed mine as well as other negative reviews have been removed? Interesting…
For review this is without a doubt the WORST restaurant in Clinton County if not the entire planet. I went th the «upscale brunch» on the weekend, that had I shit you not Sam’s club pastries still in the wrapper. Mmmm scrumptious. Oh wait they were expired, say it ain’t so…
On the new fancy marquee sign, they advertise: «Lobster, prime rib, coconut shrimp, steak, etc» followed by «chef wanted?» Wtf??? Waste your money at your own risk.
Place rating: 2
Salt Lake City, UT
Good chicken, bad Cole slaw… a lil too pricey. Wine glasses too small. Waitress not great.