85.3
TVFScore

The Shanty Restaurant

38985 U.S. 41, Wadsworth, IL

Summary

The Shanty Restaurant in Wadsworth, IL is a family-owned diner that has been in business since 1966. It is known for its down-home cooking, such as fried chicken and pork chops, and has been featured on the popular TV shows Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.

Seen On

DDD

Diners, Drive-ins and Dives

Dives Worth a Drive 10-26-2009

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