Bluegrass

Name: Bluegrass
Address: 1636 Old Deerfield RD, Highland Park, IL, United States, 60035
Telephone: (847) 831-0595
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2217 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Bluegrass is a casual restaurant located in Highland Park. With a cozy setting nestled into the west side of town it is a true destination dining location. Complete with a warm friendly bar and an American flare, Bluegrass blends in a little Southern influence into its repertoire. The wine and beer selections are all American, along with a full back bar, all hand selected to echo the quality of the fare. Aside from a beautiful setting, the restaurant has extraordinary food and service with a remarkable value.
Check our website for details on the events during the summer, as well as our Facebook page. We have many wonderful, rotating specials therefore consult our online menu regularly.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(847) 831-0595

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Southern, Barbecue
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(847) 831-0595
Website
http://www.bluegrasshp.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Women
Catering
We now cater for home, office or in our dining room, check out our website for current menu suggestions. www.bluegrasshp.com
Private party facilities
We only open for private parties Saturday lunches. We do open for showers, weddings, anniversaries and any large group over 40 guests. Everything from a Brunch to Cocktails and appetizers.
Private party contact
Jim Lederer: (847) 831-0595

Location
1636 Old Deerfield RD, Highland Park, IL 60035
Neighborhood
Highland Park
Cross street
Richfield Road and Old Deerfield Road
Parking details
Plenty of FREE parking, with two lots next door for over flow, and additional parking across the street at the Highland Park Police Department.
Public transit
Chicago Northwestern line in downtown Highland Park is about 1.5 miles away.
Entertainment
The Best Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) in Chicago!
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Faroe Island Salmon$32.95
with a fresh dill beurre blanc, green beans and buttered orzo asiago or glazed in our homemade Bluegrass bbq sauce
- Half Portion$23.95
Fried Shrimp$24.95
hand battered, flash fried golden, with French fries, cocktail sauce and lemon
Shrimp Carbonara$28.95
Ancho rubbed shrimp, bacon, roasted garlic cream sauce, mushrooms, peas, sundried tomatoes, asiago cheese, rosemary & a touch of parsley over a bed of angel hair pasta
Ahi Tuna$33.95
sushi grade, seared rare, served with sesame seaweed salad & dusted with togarashi
Key West Seafood Salad$28.95
fresh lump crab meat and shrimp, chives, tomatoes, crisp greens and avocado tossed in a lemon vinaigrette

Appetizers

Szechwan Spicy Calamari$15.95
flash fried shaved onion, tossed and served with wasabi mustard sauce
- Taster Size Only$9.95
Real Crab Cake$18.95
great creation, all crab with a dollop of green onion mayo
Ahi Tuna$18.95
Sushi Grade, seared rare, dusted with our chef's homemade blackening spice
Artichoke Fritters$12.95
Served with a lemon dipping sauce
½ Slab BBQ Ribs$15.95
great way to taste our ribs without a full commitment
Popcorn Shrimp$14.95
lightly battered in our homemade tempura with a Tabasco wine sauce
Shrimp Cocktail$14.95
the classic cocktail with popcorn shrimp and cocktail sauce
Mushroom Broil$13.95
A combination of domestic and wild mushrooms and set atop grilled crusty Italian bread with melted Gruyere cheese
Orange Sesame Shrimp$15.95
flash fried, with orange zest and chilies, in a light orange sauce
Tuna Tartar$18.95
diced tuna lightly seasoned and flavored with sesame oil. served with wonton chips
Pulled Pork Taster$7.95
Corned Beef Brisket Taster$9.95

Salads

Add any of these to our salads: grilled chicken $6.95, parmesan crusted chicken $6.95, shrimp $7.95, salmon $7.95, skirt steak $10.95

Bluegrass
Radicchio, romaine, red onion, Gorgonzola, and pine nuts, pear balsamic vinaigrette
- Small$10.95
- Large$12.95
Caesar$9.95
Crisp romaine lettuce, seasoned croutons, grated parmesan and our Caesar dressing with anchovies make this one special. Add parmesan encrusted chicken to this one for a real treat!
- Large$11.95
Rémoulade$9.95
Iceberg with scallions, tomatoes, bacon and topped with a creamy Rémoulade dressing
Tomato Mozzarella
vine ripened tomatoes layered with homemade mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and sea salt dressed with Academia Barilla extra virgin olive oil, and a splash of rice wine vinegar
- Small$9.95
- Large$14.95
House Chop$12.95
Crisp salad greens chopped and tossed with ripe tomatoes, scallions, Gorgonzola, crisp bacon, avocado, toasted sunflower seeds and shaved sweet red onion. Tossed in a fresh herb vinaigrette
Asian$12.95
tossed with an Asian sesame dressing, water chestnuts, tomato, crispy wonton strips, sliced almonds, sesame seeds and crisp romaine lettuce
Southwestern$12.95
mixed greens, studded with Ancho roasted tomatoes, topped with a roasted corn, red onion & Jalapeno relish, finished with gorgonzola and tossed with a pear balsamic vinaigrette

Real Texas Style Pit BBQ

Our sauce and rub are always Gluten Free (We cook daily and do sell out!) Ribs dry rubbed and smoked daily for 3 hours, available while they last. (Not fall off the bone style!)

Baby Back Ribs$34.95
Dry rub dusted, hickory smoked 1 ¾ pound baby back ribs, the secret of Wyllie Texas, where cactus grow tall, the jackalope run free and the children are slightly above average. Slow cooked with hickory and mesquite woods with peanut brittle baked beans and tater 6'ers
- Half Slab$22.95
Jambalaya$29.95
Real Pit Half Slab BBQ Ribs
Pulled Pork$27.95
Real Pit Half Slab BBQ Ribs
Fried Shrimp$29.95
Real Pit Half Slab BBQ Ribs
Pulled Pork Platter$19.95
Slow Smoked Pork Shoulder, dusted with our Dry Rub, a touch of our homemade BBQ sauce, shaved red onions and served with Tater 6'ers & Corn Pudding
Corned Beef Brisket Platter$22.95
Beef Brisket Corned, dry rubbed and Hickory smoked for over 12 hours, covered with our homemade BBQ sauce, topped with red onions, parsley & mashed potatoes & corn pudding open face on garlic bread

Signature Entrees

Orange Sesame Chicken$22.95
flash fried and tossed with orange zest, in a traditional light orange sauce with white rice
Chicken Carbonara$24.95
Ancho rubbed chicken, bacon, roasted garlic cream sauce, mushrooms, peas, sundried tomatoes, asiago cheese, rosemary & a touch of parsley over a bed of angel hair pasta
Fettuccini Alfredo$15.95
Fettuccini noodles topped with a traditional Parmesan sauce
Fresh Tomato Basil Penne (Aka Hockey Pasta)$15.95
a light fresh tomato basil sauce with Parmesan
Skirt Steak$37.95
Texas style BBQ skirt steak with a pile of seasoned tater 6'ers
Petite Filet$29.95
4-oz USDA top choice set in a red wine sauce, served with garlic-mashed potatoes & green beans
Filet$38.95
8-oz USDA top choice set in a red wine sauce, served with garlic-mashed potatoes and green beans
Asian Vegetable Noodle Bowl$12.95
Stir fried bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, water chestnuts, scallions, ginger, garlic, udon noodles in a vegetable broth. Topped with diced tomatoes, a splash of soy sauce, cilantro & sesame seeds
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Breast$22.95
with a homemade teriyaki sauce, rice and green beans
Chicken Artichoke$22.95
Chicken stir-fried with green beans, artichokes and wild mushrooms in a subtle sherry cream sauce then topped with white rice. Sub tofu N/C

Sandwiches

Your choice fries or Caesar salad with our sandwiches, or a Bluegrass salad for an additional $1. Onion Haystack $2.50 extra - Add Real Smoked Bacon $2.50 – Add Cheese (American, Gruyere, Cheddar), Jalapeños, or Avocado $1.50

Crusty Blue BBQ Burger$18.95
1/2-pound certified Angus beef burger, blue cheese crusted, topped with our own BBQ sauce, and a crispy onion haystack
Skirt Steak Sandwich$19.95
served open face on garlic bread and grilled to perfection, with bbq sauce and grilled onions
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich$16.95
dry rubbed, slow smoked for 12 hours, pulled & topped with our homemade BBQ sauce, red onions and a whole lot a love
BBQ Corned Beef Brisket Sandwich$18.95
beef brisket corned, dry rubbed and then hickory smoked for 12 hours, with a touch of sliced red onions and little BBQ sauce
Chicken Breast Rosemary Sandwich$15.95
marinated in olive oil, fresh rosemary & garlic, green onion mayo on the side
Giant Burger (As in HPHS)$25.95
twin 8 oz. patties of certified Angus beef, cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickle and onion haystack
Bluegrass Burger$16.95
½ pound certified Angus beef burger dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickle & onion
The Beyond Burger$16.95
with sautéed jalapeno, onion, mushroom, corn, and a light shmear of stone ground mustard

Children's Menu

$9.95

Chicken Tenders and French Fries
Fried Shrimp and French Fries
Fettuccine Alfredo
Fish Fry and French Fries
Penne Marinara

Sides

$7.50

Tater 6'ers
Peanut Brittle Baked Beans
Baby Bok Choy
Dirty Rice
Green Beans
Corn Pudding
Buttered Orzo Asiago
French Fries
Smoked Cheddar Grits
Corn & Crawfish Risotto
Mashed Potatoes

Desserts

Bananas Foster$17.95
A delightful taste of tradition, butter brown sugar with light & dark rum, cream de banana liqueur, poured over bananas with vanilla bean ice cream
- Taster Size$10.95
- Mini$8.95
Ice Box Pie$9.95
A fresh home-made caramel, toasted pecans, caramel cream, shaved chocolate in a graham cracker crust
Hot Fudge Sundae$9.95
Vanilla ice cream piled high, topped with home-made glazed pecans and finished with Chantilly whipped cream, chocolate chip cookie & a cherry
- Giant Sundae$16.95
- Small$6.95
Chocolate 3-Way$18.95
Chocolate ice cream, Ghirardelli chocolate chip brownie, chocolate fudge, mini marshmallows, glazed pecans and Chantilly cream
- Taster Size$11.95
- Mini$9.95
Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding$9.95
Homemade with a cayenne Jim Beam whisky sauce to share
- Taster Size$5.95
Chocolate Brownie Sundae$9.95
Ghirardelli chocolate chip brownie, chocolate ice cream, hot fudge, whip cream, glazed pecans, and a cherry

The Ultimate Two Bites

$2.95 each

Vanilla Bean Crème Brule and Chantilly Cream
Chocolate Truffle with Chambord and Chantilly Cream
Ghirardelli Chocolate Chip Brownie
Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie

Fresh All-American Draft Beer

Atlantic Brewing, Tavern Pale, Lager, Chicago IL, ABV 4.5%$7.00
"It's Milderized" Brewed Exclusively for Bluegrass, with the family recipe dating back to the early 1920's
Old Irving Brewing, Double Beezer, Chicago, IL, ABV 8.5% IBU 44$9.00
Citra and Mosaic double dry-hopped Double IPA. Big brother to Beezer, our 2019 GABF Hazy IPA Gold Medal Winner
Tighthead, Boxcar, Porter, Mundelein, IL, ABV 5.6% IBU 42$8.00
Boxcar is a Robust Porter with hints of roast coffee and mild chocolate
Noon Whistle, Hop Prism Blue, IPA, Lombard, IL, ABV 7.3%$8.00
This beer is like a ray of golden sunshine. A nicely balanced bitterness can only be described as dubiously delicious
Alaskan Brewing, Amber, Alt Style Ale, Juneau, AL, ABV 5.3% IBU 18$7.00
Richly malty and long on the palate, with just enough hop backing to make this beautiful amber colored "alt" style beer notably well balanced
Buckle Down Brewing, Party Pillow, Hefeweizen, Lyons, IL, ABV 5.3%$7.00
A pale, refreshing German-style wheat beer, A dry finish and fluffy mouth feel. Authentic German yeast provides the distinctive banana and clove

Bottles & Cans

Lighter Styles

4 Hands, Contact High, Wheat Beer, ABV 5%, St. Louis, MO$6.00
Abita Brewing Co., Turbo Dog, Brown Ale, ABV 5.6% Abita Springs, LA$6.00
Abita Brewing Co., Light Lager, ABV 4.6%, Abita Springs, LA$5.00
Bell's, Light Hearted, Light IPA, ABV 3.7%, IBU 36 Kalamazoo, MI$5.00
Ravinia Brewing, Fancy Bounce, Gose (Sour), ABV 4.5% IBU 13, Highland Pk., IL$6.00
Spiteful Brewing, Tangerine Radler, ABV 2.7%, Chicago, IL$5.00

Ambers & Ales

Ravinia Brewing, Diversey Station, Pale Ale, ABV 4.9% IBU 28, Highland Park, IL$6.00
2022 Great American Beer Festival Bronze Medal Winner for Juicy or Hazy Pale Ale
Bell's, Official, Hazy IPA, ABV 6.4% IBU 50 Kalamazoo, MI$7.00
Deschutes Brewery, Mirror Pond, Pale Ale, ABV 5% IBU 40, Bend, OR$6.00
Noon Whistle, Cozmo, Pale Ale, ABV 5%, Lombard, IL$5.00
Noon Whistle, Antique Synthesizers, Triple IPA, ABV 9%, Lombard, IL$8.00
Toppling Goliath Brewing Co., Pseudo Sue, ABV 6.8% IBU 45 Decorah, IA$7.00
Toppling Goliath Brewing Co., Pompeii, ABV 6.3% IBU 45 Decorah, IA$7.00
Ravinia Brewing, Cosmic Peach, IPA, ABV 4.6% IBU 11, Highland Park, IL$6.00
Rogue, Dead Guy Ale, Amber, ABV 6.8% IBU 40, Newport, OR$5.00

Big & Rich Flavors

Maplewood, Fat Pug, Oatmeal Milk Stout, ABV 5.9%, Chicago, IL$7.00
2022 Great American Beer Festival Gold Medal Winner for Oatmeal Stout

Funky Stuff

Freshie, Tequila Seltzer, (Lime, Grapefruit Guava, or Blood Orange Habanero) ABV 4.7%$7.00
High Noon Seltzer, (Watermelon, Mango, Passion, or Pineapple) ABV 4.5%$5.00
Noon Whistle, Smack That!, Dry Hopped Sour, ABV 5%, IBU 10, Lombard, IL$6.00
Noon Whistle, Good Piebrations Key Lime, Pastry Sour, ABV 5%$7.00
Stem, Hibiscus Apple Cider, ABV 4.3%, Denver, CO$6.00
O'Doul's, Amber, Non-Alcoholic Lager, MO$5.00

What 2,217 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

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KimmiR
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
BlueGrass is ALWAYS amazing. My son and I brought his bosses there; they had never been to BlueGrass before and they loved it. I KNEW they would. I think that after being customers since 2004 my family could easily call ourselves "regulars" and we have no plans on changing that! The food and customer service is always top-notch!
KW
KeithW
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is as good as it gets in terms of fun, food, value, and delicious food. There is something here for everyone. The fish specials are outstanding, shrimp etuoffee is the best I have ever had, Chicken Carbonara were all enjoyed by our dinner party. Outstanding appetizers with shrimp and mushroom dishes. I am not a dessert consumer but they made a hot fudge sundae that is a must. I have had the Jumblaya - it is very good. Great drinks from mixology bartenders and a husband/wife ownership that are working as hard as their staff to ensure your dining pleasure. The dinner was so good that we asked if we could just stay around for breakfast (which they don't serve). If you are in this area and have not visited Bluegrass, you are missing out and cheating yourself.
JA
JohnA
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I had a great experience at Bluegrass. The food was fantastic and the service was excellent. Our server, Joel, was extremely personable and efficient. He immediately made us feel at home as did Jim, the owner. The Mardi Gras Blue Plate special, Crawfish Étouffée and the Gumbo were all delicious. We will definitely be frequenting Bluegrass and highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates outstanding food and service.
LD
LoriD
Chicago
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding service, delicious food, happy diners, and overall always an excellent place to enjoy a night out!
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brian
Chicago
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently delicious food and cocktails. Everyone working there from the owners to bartenders,servers and kitchen staff are skilled,engaged,energetic and welcoming. The menu is varied, so if your in the mood for gumbo, great fish, a steak or ribs you will not be disappointed. Bluegrass is a neighborhood gem!
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Brunnehilde
Chicago
109 reviews
vip
5.0
109 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our neighborhood fave. Reliably high quality: cocktails, food, service. Whether we order an old favorite or try something new, Bluegrass consistently delivers delicious food in a warm, welcoming environment. Always crowded with happy diners. This last visit, we sat adjacent to four strangers who inquired about what we were served & became fast friends while giving our recommendations and seeing how much they enjoyed their meals. Appropriate destination for a couple, a fmily, or a group of friends. Can't wait for upcoming annual Mardi Gras specials!
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Nancy
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! We had a great dinner and the service was outstanding!!
BS
BruceS
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
great food and service
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service , loved the music and warm atmosphere
CD
CatherineD
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
We love authentic New Orleans food and find the offerings of that nature absolutely fabulous. The service is great. We go there for dinner and/or take our grown children. We don't have experience with the options on the next page. Sorry, I didn't fill that part out.
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Foodie
Chicago
238 reviews
vip
4.0
238 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Thursday night and it was packed. Small wait for our table and we were able to enjoy a leisurely dinner with friends. Food was excellent as always. Service was great. We love it here and it has become one of our favorite places to dine!! Highly recommended!
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Alfonse
Chicago
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a pleasure to dine here. Great food and service.
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suec
Chicago
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience. Our waiter was very helpful and friendly. The food was very good and the drinks were as well. Highly recommend!
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FrankS
Chicago
76 reviews
vip
5.0
76 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
They never disappoint. The four of us had seafood. Salmon, Walleye and Grouper and their Bluegrass salad, great wine and delicious dessert (key lime pie & Bread pudding). GREAT!
PP
PatsyP
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Bluegrass is consistently good and the owners,Joanie and Jim are always attentive to their diners well-being.It is a warm friendly atmosphere withe excellent food and service
JB
JBA1952
Chicago
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for a business lunch. Wonderful food (as always), attentive staff, and best gumbo in town.
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Sandra
Chicago
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience2
Consistently good food and service. Just wish they could expand so tables aren't so close together and you can hold a conversation - very noisy. Still a favorite though!
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PatriciaO
Chicago
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Bluegrass is wonderful - every course was well prepared and so flavorful. We all ordered different entrees/desserts than we had on our previous visit - each was delicious and the cocktails/wine were perfect complements. Can’t wait to go back!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious food and attentive waitstaff
LR
LindaR
Greensboro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Enjoyable evening with very tasty good. Would definitely recommend this restaurant.
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Mar2raves
Chicago
99 reviews
vip
5.0
99 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best New Orleans food outside of New Orleans! We had and strongly recommend remoulade salad with crawfish, grouper plate and crawfish po’boy! Their hurricane is also excellent. The owners are very nice and service is excellent. We travel over 25 miles each way to go there for lunch and we have not been disappointed!
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DavidN
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always a good meal. Ownership very attentive.
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Jenn
Chicago
38 reviews
vip
2.0
38 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
Most things in the menu were on the spicy side so very United what I could eat. The waiter thought he would be cute by pouring the water from high up and then proceeded to spill the water all over my menu and table. That is so ridiculous. They don’t have a large enough assortment of dressings. The salad was plain but fine. Nothing special. The shot, literally, of French onion for $3 was so peppery I couldn’t even eat it. I had to ask for bread twice. There was only one other table filled when we were there.
MB
MarkB
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food,, as always
TW
TimothyW
Chicago
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday dinner. Great meal. Great service. Fun time.
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therabbit
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great skirt steak sandwich! A bit noisy—hard to hear across the table-but expected on a Saturday night.,,, Will come back soon
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Restauranlover56
Chicago
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Awesome food with great smiling service! The ambience is okay but the food is incredible!! Gumbo is a lighter broth but really good and probably healthier than a heavy butter based sauce. Po Boy with crawfish is great because the ingredients are so fresh as is the bread. Can’t wait to return!
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James
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
2nd time there; the food was great both times. As a Southerner, the food is both authentic and authentically good. Anyone who thinks Southern Food is just boiled or fried to death needs to visit Bluegrass for a proper education.
JG
JoeG
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have never been disappointed with our dinners at Blue Grass. Service, food and vibe are great.
RG
RobinG
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love it!!! Nicest owners and great food!!!
BM
BMan
Chicago
66 reviews
vip
5.0
66 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Started with a delicious smokey Old Fashioned for myself while my partner opted fora fine Patricia Green Pinot Noir. Nice selection of wine, beer and spirits. Definitely not your standard run of the mill. As an appetizer we went with the spicy calamari. Perfectly cooked. I was expecting a little more kick from the Wasabi and Chile sauces provided , but my partner found them to have enough kick. They were both tasty, regardless. For entrees I had the Baby Back ribs while my partner opted for the skirt steak. Ribs were outstanding. Perfectly smoked! The skirt steak was a BIG WINNER as well. This was our first time at BlueGrass , certainly just the first of many more!
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Sraw
Chicago
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food with lots of choices. Wonderful atmosphere and excellent service.
OC
OlderChicagoFoodies
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We've come to expect nothing but the best from Bluegrass and they did not disappoint us! The food was excellent as always. We noticed and appreciated the addition of pricing tiers based on portion sizes. They've always been generous and still are, but now you can adjust according to your appetite! We really appreciated that! Our Server was Trinidad and he did an outstanding job!! He's a keeper! We were having dinner with friends whom we hadn't seen in over 10 years and we were often slow to make our selections. Trinidad was however very patient and made several good recommendations for us. Thank you Bluegrass for another great dinner and evening!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dining experience was excellent. Every item an epicurean delight. Closest experience would be Commander’s Palace in New Orleans. Prices were lower than I expected. Service aligned with excellent food.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The menu at Bluegrass is exceptional. You will not find this variety anywhere else in the area. Great food and phenomenal service!
MT
MTBT
Chicago
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience3
Always amazing food. Great local place!
RC
RCK61
Chicago
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great local place and one of a few restaurants open for lunch. The quality and consistency of the food and service is always top notch!
IT
IlyaT
Chicago
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and drinks. The markup on wine is VERY reasonable. Just hard to get into - very busy all the time.
B
Bobka
Chicago
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place!
GL
GerryL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
I always greatly enjoy the Crawfish Etouffee. I have tried to make it at home, but it never comes out right. What's the secret to your roux?

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Bluegrass offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 831-0595.

Bluegrass is rated 4.8 stars by 2217 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(847) 831-0595

1636 Old Deerfield RD, Highland Park, IL 60035

Additional information

Cross street
Richfield Road and Old Deerfield Road
Neighborhood
Highland Park
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Sat 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
Cuisines
American, Southern, Barbecue
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Plenty of FREE parking, with two lots next door for over flow, and additional parking across the street at the Highland Park Police Department.
Public transit
Chicago Northwestern line in downtown Highland Park is about 1.5 miles away.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Women
Entertainment
The Best Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) in Chicago!
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bluegrasshp.com/
Phone number
(847) 831-0595
Catering
We now cater for home, office or in our dining room, check out our website for current menu suggestions. www.bluegrasshp.com
Private party facilities
We only open for private parties Saturday lunches. We do open for showers, weddings, anniversaries and any large group over 40 guests. Everything from a Brunch to Cocktails and appetizers.
Private party contact
Jim Lederer: (847) 831-0595

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Bluegrass

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Women-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in Chicago

Shrimp

Shrimp & Grits

Jambalaya

Tuesdays Smoked Chicken & Hurricane Day!

BBQ Half Chicken*$17.95

Tuesday Trio$25.95

BBQ Pit Smoked ½ Chicken & ½ Slab Pit Smoked Ribs*$29.95

Start Your Mardi Gras with a Hurricane

Start Your Mardi Gras with a Hurricane

Soup & Gumbo

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo$9.95

Baked French Onion Soup$9.95

Try a Shot of Gumbo$2.95

Try a Shot of French Onion$2.95

Seafood Specials

Faroe Island Salmon$32.95

Fried Shrimp$24.95

Shrimp Carbonara$28.95

Ahi Tuna$33.95

Key West Seafood Salad$28.95

Appetizers

Szechwan Spicy Calamari$15.95

Real Crab Cake$18.95

Ahi Tuna$18.95

Artichoke Fritters$12.95

½ Slab BBQ Ribs$15.95

Popcorn Shrimp$14.95

Shrimp Cocktail$14.95

Mushroom Broil$13.95

Orange Sesame Shrimp$15.95

Tuna Tartar$18.95

Pulled Pork Taster$7.95

Corned Beef Brisket Taster$9.95

Salads

Bluegrass

Caesar$9.95

Rémoulade$9.95

Tomato Mozzarella

House Chop$12.95

Asian$12.95

Southwestern$12.95

Real Texas Style Pit BBQ

Baby Back Ribs$34.95

Jambalaya$29.95

Pulled Pork$27.95

Fried Shrimp$29.95

Pulled Pork Platter$19.95

Corned Beef Brisket Platter$22.95

Signature Entrees

Orange Sesame Chicken$22.95

Chicken Carbonara$24.95

Fettuccini Alfredo$15.95

Fresh Tomato Basil Penne (Aka Hockey Pasta)$15.95

Skirt Steak$37.95

Petite Filet$29.95

Filet$38.95

Asian Vegetable Noodle Bowl$12.95

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Breast$22.95

Chicken Artichoke$22.95

Sandwiches

Crusty Blue BBQ Burger$18.95

Skirt Steak Sandwich$19.95

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich$16.95

BBQ Corned Beef Brisket Sandwich$18.95

Chicken Breast Rosemary Sandwich$15.95

Giant Burger (As in HPHS)$25.95

Bluegrass Burger$16.95

The Beyond Burger$16.95

Children's Menu

Chicken Tenders and French Fries

Fried Shrimp and French Fries

Fettuccine Alfredo

Fish Fry and French Fries

Penne Marinara