Good Places to Eat, Snack and Just Plain Chow Down
Yes, we have a fully-stocked kitchen and we know you brought all those coolers with you, but sometimes there's nothing like having someone else fry the fish and wash the dishes afterward! While Black Lake can feel remote from the pace of city life, you have some great options if you just don't feel like cooking tonight.
Echoes on the Lake in Edwardsville. At just 5 minutes away, Echoes is your source for anything you forgot (sunscreen, bug spray) or anything you want (milk, eggs, burger, S'Mores fixin's and fishing worms - the camper's grocery list). It's much, much more than a gas station/convenience store. To top it off, they also make great pizza and subs - order ahead or wander the store while they make it for you. They do have tables, but we always take it with us. Their card is on the fridge if you want to order ahead. We always stop there on our way to camp if it's late in the day and we don't feel like making supper!
Mack's Inn in Edwardsville. Directly across the street from Echoes, fronting on the lake, is Mack's Inn. We're telling you this because it's easy to drive past since it looks like a house; the sign is on the front. Mack's is newly remodeled with a crisp, clean decor and is terrific for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You'll also have a beautiful view of the lake from its bar. As a matter of fact, if you're out on the water and getting hungry, go north under the Route 58 bridge and you can tie up at Mack's dock, next door to the Sunny Side dock. Both are on your left just as you come through the channel. Tell them the Skipper says hello!
Turn'er Inn in Edwardsville. Another local institution, the Turn'er Inn is a half-mile up the hill behind Echoes (coming from the Bungalow, drive straight through the Edwardsville light instead of turning right). The Turner family owned Bigge Island, the one you can see across the lake from Fish Creek, in the 1920s. Can you say Friday night fish fry? Appetizers, salads, burgers, chicken and seafood ... they serve lunch, dinner and drinks. Portions are generous. Depending on the season, there may be quite a crowd, so plan ahead. It's worth the wait!
Echoes on the Lake in Edwardsville. At just 5 minutes away, Echoes is your source for anything you forgot (sunscreen, bug spray) or anything you want (milk, eggs, burger, S'Mores fixin's and fishing worms - the camper's grocery list). It's much, much more than a gas station/convenience store. To top it off, they also make great pizza and subs - order ahead or wander the store while they make it for you. They do have tables, but we always take it with us. Their card is on the fridge if you want to order ahead. We always stop there on our way to camp if it's late in the day and we don't feel like making supper!
Mack's Inn in Edwardsville. Directly across the street from Echoes, fronting on the lake, is Mack's Inn. We're telling you this because it's easy to drive past since it looks like a house; the sign is on the front. Mack's is newly remodeled with a crisp, clean decor and is terrific for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You'll also have a beautiful view of the lake from its bar. As a matter of fact, if you're out on the water and getting hungry, go north under the Route 58 bridge and you can tie up at Mack's dock, next door to the Sunny Side dock. Both are on your left just as you come through the channel. Tell them the Skipper says hello!
Turn'er Inn in Edwardsville. Another local institution, the Turn'er Inn is a half-mile up the hill behind Echoes (coming from the Bungalow, drive straight through the Edwardsville light instead of turning right). The Turner family owned Bigge Island, the one you can see across the lake from Fish Creek, in the 1920s. Can you say Friday night fish fry? Appetizers, salads, burgers, chicken and seafood ... they serve lunch, dinner and drinks. Portions are generous. Depending on the season, there may be quite a crowd, so plan ahead. It's worth the wait!