Prairie Grass Café

Name: Prairie Grass Café
Address: 601 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL, United States, 60062
Telephone: (847) 205-4433
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

2180 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Sep 12, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 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.
Private party contact
Rohit Nambiar: (847) 205-4433

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 2,180 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
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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2,180 Reviews

JC
JenniferC
Washington DC
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Loved all of the food we ordered! My ribeye was cooked to perfection, the sauted spinach was seasoned well and the plum cake was amazing. Thank you for such an amazing meal and excellent service. If we were staying in the area, we would definitely be repeat customers.
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Michael
Chicago
188 reviews
vip
4.0
188 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Celebrated a friends 90th birthday, everything was excellent but the pricing was higher than expected.
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Rebecca
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely good food good service. Sadly they ran out of special swordfish and turtles for dessert
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Patty
Chicago
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Watermelon salad was delicious. White fish was excellent.
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A. AYDA
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food & great ambience!! Will definitely be back!!
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Jeanne
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always delicious with the deep flavor and freshness of locally grown, fresh picked produce. This restaurant supports our local farmers every day and you can taste it--outstanding!!!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely evening dining outdoors. Service was perfectly timed. Our wait person was well attuned to our pace. Outstanding service. Enjoyed the food.
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James
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Had the special Arctic Char with summer vegetables & watermelon salad. Really delicious and gorgeous plating. We have never had a less than great meal there. Thank you.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 21, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Dear Prairie Grass: you are on the verge of losing a loyal customer who began dining with you the day you opened. We normally have a great experience at Prairie Grass, but tonight you struck out. It was my wife's birthday. All she talked about all day was the steak she was going to have at Prairie Grass. The corn fritters and drinks pre-dinner were great. We each ordered your New York strip steak, medium. The steak arrived well-done. It wasn't even close to medium or medium well. After delivering the food, the waiter disappeared for the remainder of the meal. He never checked back in on us. Part of the problem: we noticed that the restaurant had just two waiters for the entire floor plus the outdoor patio. Shame on you for understaffing! I can't entirely blame the waiter because he was handling more tables than when one waiter should be expected to handle. By the way, I was a waiter for two years myself, and I know how hard the job is. Also: the two hosts never pitched in to help. When a restaurant is under staffed the hosts need to step it up and help. The host walked past our table many times but never checked on us. After the meal was over, the waiter asked us how we liked the steaks and we let him know that they were cooked well done--and showed him a piece from each of our plates--and he agreed they were well done. The manager decided to comp us on a $12 piece of pie that was delivered to us ice cold in an ice cold bowl. It appeared they just took it out of the refrigerator and gave it to us. Who eats blueberry pie ice cold? If you're going to comp something give me a choice in the matter. My wife is a food professional, who literally wrote the guide to cooking beef for American Cattlemen. She edited over 1000 cookbooks in her career. She knows what she's talking about and she will never set foot in your restaurant again. I have a business lunch there next week and I will show up expecting a better experience. Sorry for the negative review but you earned it.
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lorra
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
That shrimp sandwich special was one of the BEST MEALS I'VE EVER HAD. (I don't eat birds or mammals) PLEASE keep it on the menu! OMGoodnessssss! (did I mention that BANANA CREAM PIE?!!!) (HOLY MOLY)
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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 2180 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Sep 12, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 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.
Private party contact
Rohit Nambiar: (847) 205-4433

Prairie Grass Café

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Cobb Salad

Beet 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

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