Manteno Sportsmen's Club

Manteno Sportsmen's Club

Reviews Summary

The Sportsmans Club at Lake Manteno is generally highly rated for its friendly staff, excellent facilities, and beautiful lakeside atmosphere. Many reviewers praise Wednesday cheeseburger nights with live music, affordable drinks, and family-friendly activities. The beach, swimming area, and outdoor patio are frequently mentioned as highlights. However, a few negative reviews cite issues with membership policies and availability of camping spots. Overall, it's considered a great place for relaxation, gatherings, and enjoying scenic views, though some wish for more consistent food service and clearer membership rules.

About This Listing

Has Food
Wheelchair Accessible

Who Can Play?

Most arcades welcome all ages (some may have age restrictions for certain games)
Minors may need parent/guardian supervision (policies vary by location)
No gaming experience required - games range from beginner to expert level
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes recommended for safety
Valid ID may be required for certain attractions or age verification
Groups and parties welcome (advance booking may be required)

*Note: Age restrictions and policies may vary by arcade. Check with your local facility for specifics.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time visitors may need to sign a waiver or register for a game card. Staff are typically available to help explain games and provide tutorials. Some arcades offer newcomer specials or free play sessions to help you get started.

Common Restrictions:

Age-Based Some games may have height or age requirements for safety reasons
Capacity Popular games may have wait times during peak hours

*Note: Policies vary by arcade. Confirm with your local facility.*

What to Bring

Cash or card for tokens/credits (some arcades are cashless)
Valid ID for age verification or membership signup
Phone to capture high scores and memories (check photo policies)

*Note: Payment methods and requirements may differ by arcade.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check arcade hours and peak times online before visiting
Eat beforehand or check if the arcade has food options
Bring friends for multiplayer games and competitions
Wear comfortable clothes you can move freely in
Avoid bringing valuable items that could be lost or damaged
Check for special events, tournaments, or discount days
Set a budget for games and stick to it
Stay hydrated, especially during long gaming sessions

*Note: Tips may vary by arcade type and location.*

How to Get Started

Most arcades accept walk-ins, but call ahead during busy periods or for large groups. Check for membership deals!

Other Helpful Info

Most visits last 1-3 hours depending on games and group size
Popular games may have longer wait times during weekends and evenings
Many arcades offer unlimited play packages or time-based pricing
Some locations host tournaments and special events regularly
Prize redemption available at many arcades - save your tickets!

*Note: Policies, pricing, and features differ by arcade. Contact your local facility for details.*

Features

Has Food
Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

851 N Main St

Manteno, Illinois 60950

Hours

Monday 11AM-12AM
Tuesday 11AM-12AM
Wednesday 11AM-12AM
Thursday 11AM-12AM
Friday 11AM-12AM
Saturday 11AM-12AM
Sunday 11AM-12AM

Customer Reviews

We had a great time at the turkey for tots event. It was our first time at the Sportsmans club. It was very nice and clean. Sits right on the Manteno Lake. The staff there is great very friendly. What a great event for such a great cause.

Wonderful food at great prices. Bartenders and servers were knowledgeable and quite friendly. Overall a FANTASTIC experience!!

My boss is a member of this club.a great place to camp and fish and swim they have a beautiful beach. A nice playground for the kids.if you want a drink they have the actual club beer shots and more.you have to be a member to bring a camper. But to swim at the beach you can pay per person I think it's $3 but I'm not positive.

We have had three rather large family gatherings here and they have been wonderful! Food is yummy, service is great, venu very nice!

That's fun time . Band nights Wednesday . Hamburgers and chips pop open bar . Excellent bands go there . Go there enjoy your self. Open bar.

This was my first time visiting this venue. It is open to the public. The lakeside setting is beautiful and was a great spot for live music. They were cooking cheeseburgers, so I didn't really experience much of the food, but what I had was good. All in all, a great place to visit.

We needed a venue last minute for an after funeral luncheon. They had all the tables set up perfectly. Price was amazing. Very clean. Would definitely use again.

Great place. Great service. Pretty view wonderful people. Would recommend.

Nice setting for a wedding or a banquet with a nice view of a lake in the background. Sunset is right in line for great photos

It absolutely fantastic to visit in the summertime the bar over looks a lake The drinks are great and the atmosphere is extremely friendly.

Had my wedding here recently. Everything was perfect. Kristina is the best and she takes care of everything on your special day!

Had my 10 year renewal here on Aug 31st. Came out wonderful! Everything went smoothly. :)

Great food good time

The website makes it look like a dive bar. Went for an event at the banquet hall. Adequate room, bar service was good. Very nice view off the patio. Food was mediocre.

Nice facilities for events. Situated on a small lake, with a kitchen, bar, and ample parking.

Amazing place! Beach is a huge plus in summer!

Ok, I have never eaten here but folks were raving about the Wednesday cheeseburger grilled outside. They have a wonderful happy hour deal M-F. Service was nice.

First time here for live blues music. Very clean and chill atmosphere. Bartender took care of me right away even though it was busy. This is a very unique place and not sure if you have to be a member but it has that local, family appeal.

Honestly friendly people and workers, and a nice private lakeside beach deal. Can't get much better for our little town.

Had a great time at burger night! Not too many people there this time. I understand it's normally packed. Bar is open to the public, beach and campground are not. Staff and volunteers do a great job!

Good food great entertainment

Had my wedding reception there. Everyone was wearing relaxed clothing. "Shorts, flip flops" very relaxing atmosphere. Nothing fancy but very relaxing and so much fun

Great happy hour deals.

Wednesdays are burger nights, at least in the summer, today they had live music playing. Great atmosphere, great bartenders, and great pricing! Add in the lakeside view and you got a perfect drinking spot!

We drive 600 miles to stay here as we have the last 7 years. The past 3, never a spot for us. The mantenoians move in at the beginning and pay for the whole summer, only spending 2-3 days a week there. We are always promised a spot somewhere. The last 3 years on the grass, in puddles of water and this past year we were told to wait until the end of July. We had to stay on the street at my mother in laws which is illegal in manteno. We stayed for 3 days and headed back 600 miles back. This place should be

Our home away from home in the summer. Awesome beach, great clubhouse, and family friendly activities. Wednesday night is cheese burger night on the patio can't beat the price. Only gripe I have is I wish they served food everyday.

Such a fun, friendly, and social place to be. Prices are great. Lots of activities for members. Clean beach and lake to swim in. Also nice place for camping, fishing and boating. A family friendly club and worth the membership fee

So I called up there last week to see how to get a membership and they gave me instructions. Called today to see when is a good time to come and was told by a bartender they are not doing memberships any longer?? What changed in a week???

Three words: Wednesday burger nights. Burgers cooked on charcoal, brought to your outdoor table by cute, but very serious little kids, and a local blues, rock or country band playing as you sit watching the sun set over a pretty lake. Burger nights are from May to September. Be prepared for cigarette smoke, grill smoke and a struggle for a table that isn't reserved by someone's invisible friends. You may not be able to see the band because of the line dancers who are entertaining on an entirely different le

It's bright and cheerful at Sportsmans Club. Loads of large windows are a big plus to view Lake Manteno. On Monday's Caryn is the bar tender and extremely nice and pleasant. Caryn is there until 5PM and just one visit will bring you back every Monday when she is working. They have tables and chairs outside if you feel like enjoying the outdoors. They do not have a hot kitchen but frozen pizzas are available or just order from one of the many food places in Manteno. They do offer fresh popcorn for free and

Great large hall with separate bar for Wedding receptions to reunions. Biker friendly, several Motorcycle events held each year. Back bar open for a casual drink. Summertime Chezburger Nights are always a huge party.

Great place to have a Wedding ceremony and reception. The wait staff are friendly and the hostess is top notch and the food is excellent. If you are bringing in equipment loadin and out is easy.

Very nice place to rent for any occasion. My brother in law got married here and it was awesome. Staff was very friendly the place was nice and clean.

Beautiful..here for wedding reception..love it

thought that it took way too long to get a drink. And it was not crowded at all in fact two of the women were standing behind the bar talking and when they did notice someone needed to drink it wasn't me I was still standing and waiting with money in my hand I know I waited over 5 minutes for someone to come over and ask me what they could get me

Lived on the lake growing up and was always harassed by the ?membership police? asking me and my siblings where are memberships cards were because we we're swimming in their lake? never had a membership since we lived on the lake. Didn't need one.

Service is always good and the drinks are fairly priced. Very nice atmosphere outside by the lake

We sat outside by the Lake, had several beers and drinks,it was a beautiful day and evening.

Fun place, beautiful view great people

They have a Cheeseburger night. Good food and entertainment ... band, on wednesdays during the summer months. Not a member so can't comment on the benefits of membership.

I am a wedding DJ and I had the pleasure of DJing a wedding at this location. It's a beautiful setting and the banquets staff goes above and beyond to make everyone feel comfortable.

Great fishing, you do need to be a member

Good time, good music, slightly limited drink selection but good enough to get tipsy. People were friendly. Had a blast.

Went to go see their firework display. It was phenomenal. They figured out parking to their best ability but it was still quite the hike.

Such a beautiful place. So peaceful and serene. The swimming area was top notch and pretty meticulously maintaned. 2 thumbs up ????

Went there for cheeseburger night, had a great time. Band was great and friendly people all having a good time

Beautiful view of the water ice cold beer and good friends highly recommend this spot.

Always love this place. Music on Wednesday night is awesome and hamburgers are super!

Their chicken and fish fries are out of this world and then on Wednesdays they have hamburger Wednesdays with a band in the bands are always great fun place to go

Fun place to bring the family for camping and fishing . Recently attended a wedding here which was beautiful

Very nice, clean. Beautiful , large patio right on the lake.

Lots of fun! It's like family there! Great service too! Lots of smiles!

You have to be a member, the beach, camping and fishing is good. The fireworks on July 4th are great.

Great place to go. We have had our family reunion here past two years.

Good times and great people staff is amazing ?? Great show out for Jerry and his family

Went there for a Cancer Motorcycle run. Best Bloody Mary ever! Beautiful place!!

Fireworks every year are great. Never disappointed. Burger and Band night are great too

Does have a banquet hall great bar amazing view of the lake. Perfect spot to host a reception.

Great place for your even needs. Krissy does an amazing job and makes everything so beautiful.

Very nice place to have a cocktail. And it has a nice view of a small lake

Very nice place. Great atmosphere.

Wednesday 5 to 10 live music and burgers on the grill. Affordable cocktails

Nice serine vista on a small lake. Ample parking. Normal bar prices.

The place is beautiful. The food was pretty decent.

Wonderful place relaxing everyone very friendly

Beautiful!!! Not much more to add. Go and visit. Heard it was great for weddings

Staff was so friendly and helpful. Great prices and beautiful view.

Nice staff, excellent facilities... Just a great place to relax and enjoy some down time

I love Wednesday night cheeseburger in paradise and live music the best

Great ambiance. Patio overlooking the lake had amazing views!

Beautiful bar. Nice view on Manteno Lake. Resort atmosphere without the resort prices.

Make sure you wear you john Deere hat and carhart work clothes....youll fit right in

Jess is a great bartender.... Great drinks and nice to sit out by the lake

Really neat place with options for eating boating beaching!!

Great people here. Clean, relaxing place with that Home Town atmosphere ????

Parks, fishing, camping, bar,fresh stocked every year just an all around friendly and fun place for you and your crew

Great live music ?? - on the weekends & Wednesday is buck for a good grilled burger.

Cool bar, nice staff. Had a good time!

We went to an amazing wedding there. The food was great.

My favorite place to stop for a drink. The outdoor patio is awesome on a summer evening

Fun place to relax and have lunch. Most people there are regulars and friendly.

Awesome place for a drink, food or just to relax and enjoy the scenery.

Enjoyed Childhood swimming at Manteno in the Summertime.

Love this place had 3 kids weddings here great service easy to deal with

Great food for banquets! Fantastic wedding venue! Everyone was very personable!

Wonderful time at the fish fry fundraiser for the Manteno school fishing team. Nice place.

Great fishing, great Club, great atmosphere !

Nice staff. Good price and good burger for lunch, with a nice view.

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