There’s a lodge-style restaurant in Chicago, Illinois that lets you eat like our ancestors, and if you consider yourself a meat lover, you’ll definitely want this spot on your bucket list. Imagine devouring an entire alligator or a wild boar. At this sensational place, you can. Check it out:

Established in 2010, Frontier offers one of the most unique dining experiences in the entire state. This northern Illinois restaurant has a hunters’ lodge atmosphere and is known for its meat lover’s meals.

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The interior is simply gorgeous with all wood flooring, paneling, and ceiling tile as well as rafters to give the feel of a true cabin.

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Guests will even get to enjoy the warmth of a fireplace and views of pine trees under a starry sky while sitting around wooden tables and bars.

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The menu consists of burgers, fried chicken, salads, oysters, mushroom fritters, and so much more. The burgers come with Angus, elk, or lamb meat.

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Each meal comes with a side of hand-cut fries. Guests will definitely want to save room for dessert at this lodge-style restaurant as sweet potato pecan pie and banana chocolate chip bread pudding are made daily.

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In addition to the regular menu, there is also the Whole Animal Experience menu that truly makes this place something special for meat lovers. Guests choose from a whole farm-raised pig, wild boar, goat, alligator, or salmon.

Facebook/Frontier Chicago Guests also have the option of ordering an antelope leg, shrimp boil, or a trio of the best cuts of Wagyu beef, goat, and boar.

Guests are served sides that pair with each main course and can customize the menu with different desserts and cocktails. This is a truly one-of-a-kind dining experience.

Facebook/Frontier Chicago The price of this experience is about $600, but you should definitely bring your friends and family out and make a special occasion of it.

Frontier is open Monday as well as Thursday and Friday between 4 p.m. and 2 a.m., while Wednesday hours are 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. On Saturday, it is open between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and Sunday hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Get more details on its website or Facebook page.

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Guests also have the option of ordering an antelope leg, shrimp boil, or a trio of the best cuts of Wagyu beef, goat, and boar.

The price of this experience is about $600, but you should definitely bring your friends and family out and make a special occasion of it.

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Address: Frontier, 1072 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, USA