Wildlife Lodge & Winery

Wildlife Lodge & Winery We offer a full menu restaurant, a winery, and banquet facilities. Bretz Wildlife Lodge & Winery is situated just north of Carlyle & beautiful Carlyle Lake.
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Inspired by our owner's passion for South Africa and their love of wine, the Lodge features a rustic, yet traditional decor accented in African wildlife mounts acquired on their many travels. The name “Lodge” was chosen from their visits to South Africa where a lodge is a place to sit and relax while having a cocktail, a bite to eat and enjoying a fire with friendly conversation. They invite you to stop in and join them from palette pleasing wine, amazing food, banquet facilities, sand volleyball, and to relax in their ambiance. Stop in for beautiful sunsets and Live Entertainment as well. Come and enjoy a glass of wine among friends. It’s more than worth it!

09/13/2026

🎶 Sunday plans? We’ve got you covered! 🌞

Live Music by Backstreet Cruisers at 2pm

Come on out, grab a bite, enjoy a cold drink, and spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon on the patio. Sometimes a little music therapy is just what the weekend ordered! 🍹☀️

🍗 Sunday Features
• Sunday Fried Chicken Special
• NY Strip
• Honey Chipotle Chicken

No fuss, no rush… just good food, good drinks, and a laid-back Sunday. Come hang with us! ❤️

09/12/2026

☀️ Happy Saturday, Carlyle! ☀️

It’s a beautiful day, and our little community has plenty going on! From the Carlyle Street Fair to football fun at the high school, there’s no shortage of reasons to get out, enjoy the sunshine, and make a day of it. 🏈🎉

When you’re ready for a delicious pit stop, come see us! We’ve got the same tasty features ready to keep your weekend going:

🍽️ Today’s Features
🥩 NY Strip
🍝 Penne Vodka Pasta
🍗 Honey Chipotle Chicken

Whether you’re making the rounds at the Street Fair, cheering on the home team, or simply enjoying a gorgeous Saturday, stop in and make us part of your day! 🍷❤️

Good food, good drinks, and good company — that’s what Saturdays are made for! 😉

09/11/2026

Friday has arrived, and our little town is BUSY this weekend! 🏈🎉

With a home football game, the Carlyle Street Fair, and plenty happening around town, it’s the perfect time to get out, enjoy the community, and make a few memories along the way.

And when you’re ready to refuel, we’ve got you covered! 🍽️🍷

✨ Tonight’s Features ✨
🐟 All You Can Eat Fried Fish
🥩 NY Strip
🍝 Penne Vodka Pasta
🍗 Honey Chipotle Chicken

Come grab dinner, enjoy a drink, and make us part of your weekend plans. Whether you’re headed to the game, strolling the Street Fair, or just looking for a delicious excuse to get out of the house… we’ll be happy to see you! 😉

🎶 Sunday Funday Live Music:
🎸 Backstreet Cruisers

Lots going on in our little town — come enjoy it all! ❤️

We Remember. We Pray. 🙏🏼❤️🇺🇸
09/11/2026

We Remember. We Pray. 🙏🏼❤️🇺🇸

09/10/2026

Well hello, Thursday! 👋 We welcome the break in the weather!! 😉

If you missed us yesterday, no worries — we’re back tonight and ready to fill your plate and your glass! Come unwind, grab some dinner, and let us handle the cooking. 🍽️🍷

✨ Tonight’s Features ✨
🍝 Penne Vodka Pasta
🍗 Honey Chipotle Chicken

And just a little something to look forward to… 🎶

SUNDAY FUNDAY • LIVE MUSIC
🎸 Backstreet Cruisers
Bring your crew, grab a seat, and make an afternoon of it!

Good food, good drinks, and good times are always better when you’re here. ❤️

Come see us tonight — we’ll be waiting!

09/09/2026

We’ve officially recovered from the holiday weekend… and we’re BACK! 😉✨

The doors are open, the kitchen is ready, and we’re looking forward to seeing you tonight! Come settle in, enjoy a great meal, and let us take care of the rest. 🍷🍽️

✨ Tonight’s Features ✨
🥩 Steak & Wine
🍝 Penne Vodka Pasta
🍗 Honey Chipotle Chicken

Come see us — we’ll be ready for you!

Thank-you to everyone who came out this weekend!! We greatly appreciate all of you!!We are closed today Monday September...
09/07/2026

Thank-you to everyone who came out this weekend!! We greatly appreciate all of you!!

We are closed today Monday September 7th for Labor Day. We look forward to serving you again on Wednesday at 4pm!!

09/06/2026

☀️ SUNDAY FUNDAY + HOLIDAY WEEKEND = 2ND SATURDAY?! 🍹🎶

Yep… we’re keeping this long weekend rolling! And what better way to spend your Sunday afternoon than with good food, cold drinks, live music, and the one & only Beaucoup Bottom Band ! 🎸🎤

Come on out, grab a table, pull up a chair, and let’s make the most of this holiday weekend. Because tomorrow is Monday… but we don’t have to talk about that yet. 😉😂

🍽️ Today’s Features:
🍗 Sunday Fried Chicken Special

🎶 LIVE MUSIC TODAY:
Beaucoup Bottom Band
Come for lunch… stay for the music! 🎶

The patio is calling. The drinks are cold. The kitchen is ready. And we’re pretty sure you deserve a little Sunday Funday. ❤️

Come see us and let’s finish this holiday weekend the right way! 🍻☀️🎶

09/05/2026

☀️ IT’S HOT OUT THERE… BUT IT’S SATURDAY, SO LET’S MAKE THE MOST OF IT! 😎

The temps may be showing off, but that’s no reason to sit at home and melt into the couch. 😂 Come cool off, grab a cold drink, enjoy some good food, and let somebody else worry about dinner tonight!

🔥 Saturday Specials:
🥩 Blackened Ribeye
🍝 Spaghetti with Meatballs
🍗 Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
🥖 Meatball Sub

And because a holiday weekend deserves a little live entertainment… 🎶

SUNDAY | LIVE MUSIC
🎸 Beaucoup Bottom Band

So gather up your people, embrace the heat, and come enjoy the weekend with us! Good food, good drinks, good music. 😉

It’s the weekend. You’ve earned it. Come see us! ❤️

09/04/2026

🎉 🇺🇸🎉🇺🇸🎉🇺🇸🎉🇺🇸🎉🇺🇸🎉

The holiday weekend is HERE, and if you’ve been waiting for a sign to ditch the kitchen and come let us do the cooking… THIS IS IT. 😉

🍽️ Friday Night’s Features:
🐟 ALL YOU CAN EAT FRIED FISH
🥩 Blackened Ribeye
🍝 Spaghetti with Meatballs
🍗 Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
🥖 Meatball Sub

Bring your crew, bring your appetite, and maybe bring stretchy pants… because nobody should have to make tough decisions on a holiday weekend. 😂

And we’re not stopping with good food! 🎶
SUNDAY = LIVE MUSIC
🎸 Beaucoup Bottom Band

So come kick off the holiday weekend with us, enjoy a good meal, grab a drink, and settle in for a little fun. You’ve got places to be this weekend… but tonight, you’ve got dinner plans. 😉

We’ll be here, ready to serve you! ❤️

Address

15469 State Route 127
Carlyle, IL
62231

Opening Hours

Wednesday 4pm - 8pm
Thursday 4pm - 8pm
Friday 4pm - 9pm
Saturday 12pm - 2am
Sunday 11am - 7pm

Telephone

+16185948830

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