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

2214 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 43 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood 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.

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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
Area
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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

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

Fish & Vegetarian

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

Chicken & Beef

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

Sides

Mashed Yukon Gold PotatoesUSD 8.00
French FriesUSD 6.00
Char-Grilled Red OnionsUSD 3.00
White Beans & Swiss ChardUSD 7.00
Sautéed BroccoliUSD 7.00
Sautéed SpinachUSD 7.00
Wild Rice with Grapes & PecansUSD 8.00
Creamed SpinachUSD 8.00
Sautéed MushroomsUSD 9.00
Brown Sugar Glazed Acorn SquashUSD 10.00

Desserts

Warm Chocolate “Muk Muk” CakeUSD 12.00
Crème Anglaise
Warm Chocolate Chip CookieUSD 12.00
Vanilla Ice Cream
Double Chocolate CakeUSD 12.00
2 Chocolate Chip CookiesUSD 6.00
4 Double Chocolate CupcakesUSD 12.00
Alphonso Mango Ice CreamUSD 12.00
Vanilla Ice Cream with Caramel & Chocolate AlmondsUSD 12.00
Chocolate TurtlesUSD 12.00
made by ChicAgo ArtiZen with Three Sisters Garden Pecans
Chocolate Praline BarUSD 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

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Becky
Chicago
18 reviews
vip
2.0
18 reviews
Dined on 12 November 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 11 November 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 9 November 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 8 November 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 4 November 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 1 November 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 29 October 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 27 October 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 26 October 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 25 October 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 booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 43 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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, 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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Beet Salad

Cobb Salad

Caesar Salad

Appetizers & Salads

Aged Cheddar & Medjool Dates (3) AppetizerUSD 14.00

Baked Feta CheeseUSD 14.00

Crispy Rolls of Shrimp “Spring Roll Style”USD 13.00

Caesar SaladUSD 15.00

Beet SaladUSD 14.00

Creamy Sexy Blue Cheese Wedge SaladUSD 16.00

Fish & Vegetarian

Beer-Battered Wild Alaskan HalibutUSD 43.00

Balsamic-Glazed Grilled Ora King SalmonUSD 39.00

Lake Superior WhitefishUSD 29.00

Parmesan-Crusted TilapiaUSD 27.00

Wild Rice-Mushroom Veggie BurgerUSD 20.00

Vegetarian PGC MoussakaUSD 23.00

Chicken & Beef

Crispy Boneless Half ChickenUSD 29.50

Chicken CutletsUSD 28.00

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

Penne PastaUSD 20.00

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

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

Sides

Mashed Yukon Gold PotatoesUSD 8.00

French FriesUSD 6.00

Char-Grilled Red OnionsUSD 3.00

White Beans & Swiss ChardUSD 7.00

Sautéed BroccoliUSD 7.00

Sautéed SpinachUSD 7.00

Wild Rice with Grapes & PecansUSD 8.00

Creamed SpinachUSD 8.00

Sautéed MushroomsUSD 9.00

Brown Sugar Glazed Acorn SquashUSD 10.00

Desserts

Warm Chocolate “Muk Muk” CakeUSD 12.00

Warm Chocolate Chip CookieUSD 12.00

Double Chocolate CakeUSD 12.00

2 Chocolate Chip CookiesUSD 6.00

4 Double Chocolate CupcakesUSD 12.00

Alphonso Mango Ice CreamUSD 12.00

Vanilla Ice Cream with Caramel & Chocolate AlmondsUSD 12.00

Chocolate TurtlesUSD 12.00

Chocolate Praline BarUSD 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 bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information