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Is The Shanty Still Open? Update (Wadsworth, IL)

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As of September 2026, The Shanty is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Primary source
Yelp ·
Secondary source
theshantyrestaurant.com

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What the source shows: Yelp's listing for The Shanty (updated August 2026) shows continuing reviews and photo activity, and the restaurant's own website independently lists current hours and services.

  • Season / episode Season 7, Episode 10
  • Original air date
  • Address 38985 North Skokie Highway, Wadsworth, IL 60083

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Guy Fieri visited The Shanty in Wadsworth, Illinois, for the "Dives Worth a Drive" episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network), aired 2009-10-26; the restaurant has since appeared on the show again, according to The Shanty's own website. The Shanty is a bar and restaurant serving steak, seafood, and comfort food, and has been a neighborhood gathering place for more than 100 years, according to The Shanty. In late 2010, the building was reconstructed using reclaimed barn wood restored from local farms, according to The Shanty. The Shanty's website currently lists hours of Monday through Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., along with private events, catering, and live music offerings. Yelp's listing for The Shanty, updated August 2026, shows continuing customer reviews and photos, and Tripadvisor ranks it the top-rated restaurant in Wadsworth, both indicating the business remains active.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 7, Episode 10
Original air date
Episode title
Dives Worth a Drive
What was featured
Steak, seafood and elevated comfort food at a longtime tavern
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
The Shanty

Frequently asked questions

Is The Shanty still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, The Shanty is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to The Shanty after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Guy Fieri visited The Shanty in Wadsworth, Illinois, for the "Dives Worth a Drive" episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network), aired 2009-10-26; the restaurant has since appeared on the show again, according to The Shanty's own website. As of September 2026, The Shanty is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is The Shanty located?

38985 North Skokie Highway, Wadsworth, IL 60083. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured The Shanty?

Season 7, Episode 10 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired October 26, 2009. The episode is titled “Dives Worth a Drive”.

What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Yelp's listing for The Shanty, updated August 2026, shows continuing customer reviews and photos, and Tripadvisor ranks it the top-rated restaurant in Wadsworth, both indicating the business remains active. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

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Visit info

Address
38985 North Skokie Highway, Wadsworth, IL 60083
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
theshantyrestaurant.com

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-shanty-restaurant-wadsworth-2
  • theshantyrestaurant.com — https://www.theshantyrestaurant.com/
  • Tripadvisor — https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g36832-d930222-Reviews-The_Shanty_Restaurant-Wadsworth_Lake_County_Illinois.html

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