Prairie Grass Café

4.7

2227 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 20 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Owners Chef Sarah Stegner & Chef George Bumbaris created this casual Northbrook restaurant, boasting a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Wood-top tables without tablecloths give the main dining room a contemporary feel while seating is also available in the bar area. A menu, changing monthly, features contemporary American fare featuring seasonal ingredients. For dessert, Chef Stegner's mother bakes delicious pies.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–7:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 205-4433
Website
http://www.prairiegrasscafe.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Sarah Stegner, George Bumbaris
Private party facilities
Prairie Grass Cafe can accommodate semi-private parties of up to 14 guests & private parties of up to 45 guests.

Location
601 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062
Area
Northbrook
Parking details
There is a large private lot attached to Prairie Grass Cafe for easy access.
Additional
Indoor Fireplace

Popular dishes

Aged Cheddar & Medjool Dates (3) AppetizerUS$14.00
Local Bacon, Caramel Sauce
Baked Feta CheeseUS$14.00
Spicy Banana Peppers, Tomatoes, Bread
Crispy Rolls of Shrimp “Spring Roll Style”US$13.00
Spicy Dipping Sauce
Caesar SaladUS$15.00
Romaine, Homemade Caesar Dressing, Croutons, Shaved Parmesan; Add Tomato $2 Add Cucumber $2 Add Avocado $3 Add Anchovies $1
Beet SaladUS$14.00
Citrus-Marinated Beets, Toasted Walnuts, Citrus, Goat Cheese
Creamy Sexy Blue Cheese Wedge SaladUS$16.00
Blue Cheese Dressing, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Black Mission Fig Jam

Fish & Vegetarian

Beer-Battered Wild Alaskan HalibutUS$43.00
Seasonal Slaw, Potato Wedges, Cocktail Sauce, Tartar Sauce
Balsamic-Glazed Grilled Ora King SalmonUS$39.00
Caesar Salad, Romaine, Mighty Vine Tomato, Cucumber, Avocado, Parmesan, Homemade Caesar Dressing
Lake Superior WhitefishUS$29.00
Broccoli, Mashed Potatoes, Butter Sauce
Parmesan-Crusted TilapiaUS$27.00
Creamed Spinach, Roasted-Tomato Butter Sauce
Wild Rice-Mushroom Veggie BurgerUS$20.00
Fresh Spinach, Tomato, Avocado, Grilled Jalapeño, Basil Remoulade
Vegetarian PGC MoussakaUS$23.00
Layers of Potato, Eggplant, Tomatoes, Local Mushrooms, Golden Crusted Bechamel

Chicken & Beef

Crispy Boneless Half ChickenUS$29.50
Wild Rice with Grapes & Pecans, Brown Sugar Glazed Acorn Squash; Chicken Sauce
Chicken CutletsUS$28.00
Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Carrots, Lemon-Caper Butter Sauce
Chicago Magazine’s #1 Sirloin Burger (10 oz)US$23.00
Mild Amish Blue Cheese Topping, Warm Beefsteak Tomato, Grilled Onions, Crispy Potato Wedges; without a Bun; Add Bacon $3 Add Avocado $3 Add Mushrooms $4
Penne PastaUS$20.00
“Cedar River” All-Natural Beef Basil-Tomato-Meat Sauce; Parmesan & Breadcrumb Topping
Ancho-Marinated Skirt Steak Frites (8 oz)US$37.00
Skinny Fries, Char-Grilled Red Onion, Spicy Aioli
All-Natural Prime Filet of Beef (8 oz)US$49.00
Red Wine Sauce

Sides

Mashed Yukon Gold PotatoesUS$8.00
French FriesUS$6.00
Char-Grilled Red OnionsUS$3.00
White Beans & Swiss ChardUS$7.00
Sautéed BroccoliUS$7.00
Sautéed SpinachUS$7.00
Wild Rice with Grapes & PecansUS$8.00
Creamed SpinachUS$8.00
Sautéed MushroomsUS$9.00
Brown Sugar Glazed Acorn SquashUS$10.00

Desserts

Warm Chocolate “Muk Muk” CakeUS$12.00
Crème Anglaise
Warm Chocolate Chip CookieUS$12.00
Vanilla Ice Cream
Double Chocolate CakeUS$12.00
2 Chocolate Chip CookiesUS$6.00
4 Double Chocolate CupcakesUS$12.00
Alphonso Mango Ice CreamUS$12.00
Vanilla Ice Cream with Caramel & Chocolate AlmondsUS$12.00
Chocolate TurtlesUS$12.00
made by ChicAgo ArtiZen with Three Sisters Garden Pecans
Chocolate Praline BarUS$12.00
made by ChicAgo ArtiZen with Three Sisters Garden Pecans

What 2,227 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Prairie Grass Café delights with its "consistently excellent food and service," offering fresh, seasonal dishes crafted by talented chefs. Guests rave about the "best sirloin burger in Chicagoland," and the "wonderful creative meals," while the desserts like pies and ice creams are a must-try. Enjoy the warm, inviting ambiance and attentive service, though some find it "a bit noisy" and occasionally overpriced. Ideal for special occasions and everyday dining, Prairie Grass Café is a beloved North Shore gem.

2,227 Reviews

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Ann
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had the Grilled Montauk NY Wild Striped Bass. Wonderful, very tasty and delicious. I would recommend to anyone who loves well prepared fish. My dining partner had the BBQ-Glazed Grilled Ora King Salmon. She finished every bite except for a little of the spout salad. Our pre dinner drinks were prepared to perfection. We will return as soon as we can. The service was very good. Thank you for a nice evening.
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Laurie
Chicago
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed this restaurant for dinner after the Christmas light show at Chicago Botanical Gardens in Glencoe. Was nearby location. Though our reservation was 7:15, we arrived early about 6:30 and the hostess was very accommodating in seating us after a short wait.My husband said his voted #1 in Chicago hamburger was great and my wild rice and mushroom burger was very tasty. Loved my lighter Cabernet. Squash soup and pumpkin pie after was just ok. Nice ambiance. Our waiter was pleasant and efficient. Would recommend this restaurant.
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Lois
Chicago
265 reviews
5.0
265 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent lunch. Great service. Wonderful ambience. Highly recommended.
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Mitch
VIP
Chicago
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great food and great service!! We love their food, selections, wine.
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Bob
VIP
Chicago
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
High end experience! Fast professional service. Great food.
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Lucy
VIP
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Always fantastic food. Even when they bring the wrong order, which happened on this occasion, the wrong order is delicious! We are devoted fans!
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Lenna
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Good vegetarian selections. Would prefer more gluten free.
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Michael
Chicago
47 reviews
4.0
47 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service! Went with the Leek Soup, and the Whitefish which was excellently prepared!
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Meradey
Chicago
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Underwhelming. Service was lacklustre. Server kept saying they were coming back in one minute but left us hanging for much longer. Took us 40 min to put in an entree order. Guests who arrived 20 min later than us got their entrees before we even had a chance to order. Only received an excuse from the server at the end of our meal (that it was busy). No one wished me a happy birthday. Food was just okay. Ordered the burger and the bun came untoasted. Really? Couldn’t butter it or anything? Okay. Had the crispy half chicken. Realized I could’ve made it at home. Was expecting a lot more for a $34 dish. Wow what a disappointing meal. Things have gone down in quality in the past 10 ish years. Fried (but actually red) green tomatoes were tasty. Decor was nice. The women’s bathroom sink was really really dirty. Just in shock. Couldn’t pay me to come back
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Elena
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hands down one of our top 3 restaurants in the area. The chicken cutlets are fantastic. The service is very attentive, super friendly, it’s also a warm, clubby atmosphere for being such a large space. Fresh ingredients, not over done food. The baked feta, deviled eggs, beet salad, burger, literally everything is great! It’s a wine place, but I drink cocktails-the Bloody Mary and airplane are solid.
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Prairie Grass Café offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 205-4433.

Prairie Grass Café is rated 4.7 stars by 2227 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

601 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062

Additional information

Area
Northbrook
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–1:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–7:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is a large private lot attached to Prairie Grass Cafe for easy access.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Sarah Stegner, George Bumbaris
Additional
Indoor Fireplace

Website
http://www.prairiegrasscafe.com/
Phone number
(847) 205-4433
Private party facilities
Prairie Grass Cafe can accommodate semi-private parties of up to 14 guests & private parties of up to 45 guests.

Prairie Grass Café

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Beet Salad

Cobb Salad

Caesar Salad

Appetizers & Salads

Aged Cheddar & Medjool Dates (3) AppetizerUS$14.00

Baked Feta CheeseUS$14.00

Crispy Rolls of Shrimp “Spring Roll Style”US$13.00

Caesar SaladUS$15.00

Beet SaladUS$14.00

Creamy Sexy Blue Cheese Wedge SaladUS$16.00

Fish & Vegetarian

Beer-Battered Wild Alaskan HalibutUS$43.00

Balsamic-Glazed Grilled Ora King SalmonUS$39.00

Lake Superior WhitefishUS$29.00

Parmesan-Crusted TilapiaUS$27.00

Wild Rice-Mushroom Veggie BurgerUS$20.00

Vegetarian PGC MoussakaUS$23.00

Chicken & Beef

Crispy Boneless Half ChickenUS$29.50

Chicken CutletsUS$28.00

Chicago Magazine’s #1 Sirloin Burger (10 oz)US$23.00

Penne PastaUS$20.00

Ancho-Marinated Skirt Steak Frites (8 oz)US$37.00

All-Natural Prime Filet of Beef (8 oz)US$49.00

Sides

Mashed Yukon Gold PotatoesUS$8.00

French FriesUS$6.00

Char-Grilled Red OnionsUS$3.00

White Beans & Swiss ChardUS$7.00

Sautéed BroccoliUS$7.00

Sautéed SpinachUS$7.00

Wild Rice with Grapes & PecansUS$8.00

Creamed SpinachUS$8.00

Sautéed MushroomsUS$9.00

Brown Sugar Glazed Acorn SquashUS$10.00

Desserts

Warm Chocolate “Muk Muk” CakeUS$12.00

Warm Chocolate Chip CookieUS$12.00

Double Chocolate CakeUS$12.00

2 Chocolate Chip CookiesUS$6.00

4 Double Chocolate CupcakesUS$12.00

Alphonso Mango Ice CreamUS$12.00

Vanilla Ice Cream with Caramel & Chocolate AlmondsUS$12.00

Chocolate TurtlesUS$12.00

Chocolate Praline BarUS$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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