Giant City State Park Lodge & Restaurant in Carbondale, Illinois, is the finest dining lodge in the area, providing the most exceptional dining and lodging experience in Southern Illinois. We are located in the middle of the Shawnee National Forest. Our atmosphere is completely unprecedented the natural setting allows for beautiful views no matter where you are on the property. Come for the dining and lodging, and stay for the experience, service, and beauty. The dining room, with seating for 200, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, with an excellent reputation for food and hospitality. You're sure to enjoy some of the best fried chicken ever if you choose the specialty of the lodge. Contact us today for more information about the most fantastic dining and lodging experience in the state.