Prairie Grass Café

4.6

2214 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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
Neighborhood
Northbrook
Parking details
There is a large private lot attached to Prairie Grass Cafe for easy access.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

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

Fish & Vegetarian

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

Chicken & Beef

Crispy Boneless Half Chicken$29.50
Wild Rice with Grapes & Pecans, Brown Sugar Glazed Acorn Squash; Chicken Sauce
Chicken Cutlets$28.00
Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Carrots, Lemon-Caper Butter Sauce
Chicago Magazine’s #1 Sirloin Burger (10 oz)$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 Pasta$20.00
“Cedar River” All-Natural Beef Basil-Tomato-Meat Sauce; Parmesan & Breadcrumb Topping
Ancho-Marinated Skirt Steak Frites (8 oz)$37.00
Skinny Fries, Char-Grilled Red Onion, Spicy Aioli
All-Natural Prime Filet of Beef (8 oz)$49.00
Red Wine Sauce

Sides

Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes$8.00
French Fries$6.00
Char-Grilled Red Onions$3.00
White Beans & Swiss Chard$7.00
Sautéed Broccoli$7.00
Sautéed Spinach$7.00
Wild Rice with Grapes & Pecans$8.00
Creamed Spinach$8.00
Sautéed Mushrooms$9.00
Brown Sugar Glazed Acorn Squash$10.00

Desserts

Warm Chocolate “Muk Muk” Cake$12.00
Crème Anglaise
Warm Chocolate Chip Cookie$12.00
Vanilla Ice Cream
Double Chocolate Cake$12.00
2 Chocolate Chip Cookies$6.00
4 Double Chocolate Cupcakes$12.00
Alphonso Mango Ice Cream$12.00
Vanilla Ice Cream with Caramel & Chocolate Almonds$12.00
Chocolate Turtles$12.00
made by ChicAgo ArtiZen with Three Sisters Garden Pecans
Chocolate Praline Bar$12.00
made by ChicAgo ArtiZen with Three Sisters Garden Pecans

What 2,214 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Prairie Grass Café is a neighborhood gem known for its "imaginative menu," "excellent wine list," and "impeccable service." Diners rave about the "delicious food," particularly the "top-rated sirloin burger" and "savory salmon." The restaurant supports local farmers, and while the main dining room can be noisy, the quieter room offers a more relaxed ambiance.

2,214 Reviews

B
Becky
Chicago
18 reviews
vip
2.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Server was unenthusiastic. Menu was uninspiring. Salmon was fatty and undercooked.
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Jasmina
Chicago
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Went for daughter’s birthday lunch. Waiter was nice but at times we couldn’t find him. Salmon was prepared perfectly and the salad it came with was amazing. Chocolate cake wasn’t good. Very disappointed. It was very cold and hard.
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Larry
Indiana
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always an excellent meal - and always genuinely great service. It's a great restaurant!
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Deborah
Chicago
57 reviews
vip
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was very good and the servers are great. We celebrated a birthday and they brought chocolate cupcakes, which was very nice.
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Kerry
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for a delicious lunch in a conversation-friendly atmosphere!
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Larry
Indiana
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delightful and delicious dinner, well served with efficiency and courtesy. Certainly recommend this restaurant to anyone!
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Phil
Chicago
30 reviews
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Th e atmosphere has always been welcoming. The wait staff is attentive and often remembers repeat customers.
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Dale
Atlantic City
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time eating there. Will be back again. Makes a good place to eat before going to the Chicago Botanic Gardens or afterwards.
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KellyR
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I went with a party of four. The salmon was the absolute best I’ve ever eaten. Their baked acorn squash was amazing. The warm chocolate cookie with ice cream was worth the short wait. Our server was attentive and pleasant. We didn’t feel rushed at all. We all agreed we must go back. It was one of the best meals I’ve had.
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Jan
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Waiters were too busy. They brought us the wrong order. Then they had to remake it. And by then they were out of the fish we ordered. They tried to make it right by giving us 1 dessert to share. Oh well.
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FAQs

Prairie Grass Café offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 205-4433.

Prairie Grass Café is rated 4.6 stars by 2214 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

Order delivery or takeout

601 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062

Additional information

Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Beet Salad

Cobb Salad

Caesar Salad

Appetizers & Salads

Aged Cheddar & Medjool Dates (3) Appetizer$14.00

Baked Feta Cheese$14.00

Crispy Rolls of Shrimp “Spring Roll Style”$13.00

Caesar Salad$15.00

Beet Salad$14.00

Creamy Sexy Blue Cheese Wedge Salad$16.00

Fish & Vegetarian

Beer-Battered Wild Alaskan Halibut$43.00

Balsamic-Glazed Grilled Ora King Salmon$39.00

Lake Superior Whitefish$29.00

Parmesan-Crusted Tilapia$27.00

Wild Rice-Mushroom Veggie Burger$20.00

Vegetarian PGC Moussaka$23.00

Chicken & Beef

Crispy Boneless Half Chicken$29.50

Chicken Cutlets$28.00

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

Penne Pasta$20.00

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

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

Sides

Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes$8.00

French Fries$6.00

Char-Grilled Red Onions$3.00

White Beans & Swiss Chard$7.00

Sautéed Broccoli$7.00

Sautéed Spinach$7.00

Wild Rice with Grapes & Pecans$8.00

Creamed Spinach$8.00

Sautéed Mushrooms$9.00

Brown Sugar Glazed Acorn Squash$10.00

Desserts

Warm Chocolate “Muk Muk” Cake$12.00

Warm Chocolate Chip Cookie$12.00

Double Chocolate Cake$12.00

2 Chocolate Chip Cookies$6.00

4 Double Chocolate Cupcakes$12.00

Alphonso Mango Ice Cream$12.00

Vanilla Ice Cream with Caramel & Chocolate Almonds$12.00

Chocolate Turtles$12.00

Chocolate Praline Bar$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Prairie Grass Café offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Prairie Grass Café restaurant rated?

Is Prairie Grass Café currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information