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Prairie Grass Café, Northbrook, IL

Prairie Grass Café

4.7 (2299)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
601 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood 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.

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
  • 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.
  • 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

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What 2,299 people are saying

Prairie Grass Café reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Prairie Grass Café delights with its "top-notch food and service" in a welcoming atmosphere. Known for "delicious meals" like the award-winning burger and Muk-Muk chocolate fudge cake, it offers a varied menu with standout seafood and steak options. While most praise the attentive staff, occasional service hiccups are noted.
2,299 Reviews
  1. Alan

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, food and service was excellent. Very consistent

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  2. Patricia M

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Good but my fish was lukewarm warm. Gazpacho side was played on same plate with fish enteee and rice. It should be served in a separate bowl

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  3. Mitch VIP

    Chicago / Illinois20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prarie Grass Cafe has the best service and food in the Northshore.

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  4. Robert

    Unspecified7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We come frequently and enjoy that they are close by home and easy to reserve seating. This time we had Parker house roll appetizer yummy, 8 oz filet perfectly cooked medium rare, with sides sauteed mushrooms grilled onion, and wild rice with pecans. My girlfriend enjoys their wine, cocktails and coffee with deserts. I am soft drink guy. One disappointment was the blackberry cheese pie desert special was tasteless. I recommend the Muk-Muk chocolate fudge cake for best dessert choice. Service always attentive, never rushed and menu is quite varied especially the seafood and steak options. This is a great cafe and easy to find seating every evening.

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  5. Karen

    Chicago / Illinois19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ahi Tuna was amazing. Always good food and service!

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  6. Ericka

    Chicago / Illinois23 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    3 out of 5 stars The food was genuinely tasty and well-prepared, which I really appreciated. However, the service left something to be desired. When I asked for a different fork because mine was bent, the server seemed visibly put off, which set an odd tone for the evening. Despite having a reservation at 6:30, it felt like we were caught in a rush. To their credit, they handled the volume efficiently, but the experience lacked the warmth and attentiveness I was hoping for. With a little more warm hospitality, this place could really shine.

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  7. Donald VIP

    Chicago / Illinois32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We brought two guests and I had the PHC meat loaf, which is in a class of its own and joined by the crispy chicken, which our friend claimed was the best she had ever had. The berry cream pie completed a meal to remember, made very special by the two Joses. In all, PGC continues to be the gem of the North Shore!

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  8. Rick VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton174 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent business lunch location. Great food and service. Nice list of specials. Will need to come back for happy hour!

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  9. George

    Chicago / Illinois9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. Food, service, atmosphere—you name it. It was top-notch.

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  10. Robert

    Unspecified8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had their honey glazed salmon meal, comes with a large salad very tasty. Added Muk-Muk chocolate cake and a strawberry pie slice excellent,and the restaurant donates to a Vermont equine rescue this week. We always enjoy our meals at Prairie Grass.

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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 4.7 stars by 2299 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
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  5. Northbrook

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Google Map for Prairie Grass Café

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
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