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Illinois Valley Restaurant Guide Fall 2023

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*BURRITO AL CARBON GRILLED CHICKEN STEAK *BURRITO CALIFORNIANO GRILLED CHICKEN STEAK *BURRITO LA BANDERA GRILLED CHICKEN STEAK *BURRITOS DELUXE *BURRITO A LA PINA *BURRITOS ROQUETA *BURRITOS TAPATIOS *CHILANGO BURRITO *CHEESE STEAK BURRITOS

ENCHILADAS

JALAPENOS SAMPLER BUFFALO WINGS (10pcs) STREET ELOTE QUESO FUNDIDO

12.50 12.00 5.50 11.00

ADD GROUND BEEF +1 • CHORIZO +2

DIPS

CHEESE GUACAMOLE BEAN

SOUPS

CHICKEN SOUP CALDO DE CAMARON SIETE MARES

7.00 6.25 7.25

10.00 18.00 20.00

SALAD

*AVOCADO SALAD CHICKEN SHRIMP TACO SALAD *GRILLED TACO SALAD *CABO SALAD CHICKEN SHRIMP

NACHOS

BEAN NACHOS BLACK BEANS NACHOS GROUND BEEF NACHOS GROUND BEEF & BEAN NACHOS SHREDDED CHICKEN NACHOS *GRILLED CHICKEN NACHOS *GRILLED STEAK NACHOS *NACHOS DEL MAR NACHOS DE CAMARON JALAPENOS NACHOS SPECIAL NACHOS NACHOS FAJITAS CHICKEN STEAK TEXAS *TONYS NACHOS

BURRITOS

*BURRITO CHILE VERDE PORK CARNITAS STEAK GORDO BURRITO *BURRITOS FAJITA GRILLED CHICKEN STEAK

13.00 16.00 10.00 12.00 13.00 18.00 8.00 8.00 9.50 9.50 9.50 12.00 14.00 18.00 20.00 13.00 12.00 16.00 18.00 20.00 14.00

14.00 16.00 17.00 16.50 17.00

15.50 17.00 14.00 15.50 12.00 16.00 12.50 14.00 14.00 16.00

ENCHILADAS VERDES ENCHILADAS SUPER RANCHERAS ENCHILADAS DE MOLE *ENCHILADAS SUIZAS CHIPOTLE ENCHILADAS

12.50 16.00 15.00 16.00 15.00

CHEESE GROUND BEEF SHREDDED CHICKEN OR BEEF *PORK *GRILLED CHICKEN *GRILLED STEAK *SHRIMP QUESADILLA RANCHERA GRILLED CHICKEN STEAK SHRIMP QUESADILLA VERDE *FAJITA QUESADILLA GRILLED CHICKEN STEAK SHRIMP *QUESADILLAS MEXICANAS GRILLED CHICKEN STEAK SHRIMP

4.50 6.00 6.00 6.00 8.50 9.00 10.00

Always Fresh Always Good QUESADILLAS APPETIZERS

15.50 17.00

CHICKEN

*SPECIAL RICE GRILLED CHICKEN STEAK SHRIMP *CHICKEN VALLARTA *CHICKEN ZUCCHINI *JALAPENOS BOWL CHICKEN STEAK SHRIMP *POLLO ASADO POLLO FUNDIDO *CHORI-POLLO *POLLO A LA PINA *POLLO RANCHERO NEW CHICKEN JALAPENOS NEW *MILANESA

FAJITAS

*GRILLED STEAK *GRILLED CHICKEN *SHRIMP *BRAISED PORK CARNITAS *STEAK AND SHRIMP *CHICKEN AND SHRIMP *TEXAS STEAK, CHICKEN AND SHRIMP

PORK

*CARNITAS CHILE VERDE

14.50 17.00 18.00 11.00 14.50 17.00 18.00 14.50 17.00 18.00

15.50 14.50 17.00 18.00 19.95 14.00 16.00 17.00 18.00 16.00 14.00 16.00 19.95 18.50 16.50 16.50

18.00 16.50 20.00 16.00 19.00 18.50 19.95

17.00 17.00

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SPECIALITTY FAJITAS FRIES & FAJITA NEW GRILLED CHICKEN STEAK CARNITAS SHRIMP *PINEAAPLE FAJITA *JALAPENOS FAJITAS *PARRILLADA *FAJITAS HAWAIIANAS *CINCO AMIGOS FAJITAS

MAKE YOUR OWN COMBO 16.00 18.00 16.00 20.00 23.00 20.00 38.00 20.00 38.00

SEAFOOD

*CAMARONES AL MOJO DE AJO 19.50 *CAMARONES A LA MEXICANA 19.50 *CAMARONES A LA DIABLA 19.50 *SHRIMP COCKTAIL 20.00 *ARROZ CON CAMARONES 19.50 *SEAFOOD COMBO 19.95 *CHIPOTLE TILAPIA 18.00 *FRIED MOJARRA 17.00 ADD SHRIMP 4.00 EXTRA

CHIMICHANGA CHIMICHANGA *SEAFOOD CHIMICHANGA *CHORI CHANGA

STEAKS

*STEAK SPECIALS NEW *STEAK VALLARTA *STEAK MEXICANO *STEAK RANCHERO *STEAK SANCHO *STEAK EL JEFE *STEAK & CHORIZO *CARNE ASADA *CHILE COLORADO *CAZUELON

TAQUERIA

*GRILLED STEAK *GRILLED CHICKEN *CHORIZO *PORK CARNITAS *TACOS DE PESCADO (3) *TACOS DE CAMARON (3) *QUESABIRRIA NEW (3) *HAWAIIAN TACOS (3)

13.00 18.00 15.50

19.95 19.95 18.00 18.00 18.00 19.95 19.95 18.00 18.00 19.95

15.50 14.50 14.50 14.50 15.50 15.50 17.00 15.50

HOUSE SPECIALS ARROZ HAWAIIANO TAMALES EL CHILANGO LEO’NS SPECIAL FLAUTAS TOUR OF MEXICO CHILAQUILES

17.00 12.95 12.00 11.50 15.00 12.95

CHILES RELLENOS STUFFED POBLANO STEAK CHICKEN CLASICOS POBLANOS SEAFOOD POBLANO

DESSERTS

SOPAPILLA WITH ICE CERAM FLAN CHURROS WITH ICE CREAM NY CHEESECAKE ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE CAKE FRIED ICE CREAM

16.00 14.50 15.00 16.00

5.50 4.50 6.75 5.95 7.25 5.50

12.00 14.00

CHOOSE TWO CHOOSE THREE BURRITO BURRITO DELUXE TOSTADO CHILE POBLANO ENCHILADA QUESADILLA HARD TACO SUPER TACO TAMALE

VEGETARIAN QUESADILLAS VEGGIE GRILLED VEGETABLES FAJITAS VEGETARIAN

SIDE ORDERS

CORN TORTILLAS (3) FLOUR TORTILLAS (3) TAMALES (1) BEEF OR CHICKEN ENCHILADAS (1) CHILES POBLANOS (1) BURRITOS BEEF OR BEAN (1) BEEF WITH NACHOS CHEESE (1) CHICKEN BURRITO (1) FRIED BEEF (1) RICE BEANS BLACK BEANS PICO DE GALLO JALAPENOS SOUR CREAM GUACAMOLE SALAD SOUR CREAM SALAD GUACAMOLE AND SOAR CREAM SALAD

11.00 11.00 15.00

1.00 1.50 3.95 3.25 4.25 4.50 4.95 4.75 4.95 2.75 2.75 2.75 2.00 1.25 1.25 2.95 2.95 3.25

TACOS SIDE ORDERS HARD SHELL GROUND BEEF (1) SUPREME (1) GROUND BEEF SOFT (1) SHREDDED CHICKEN SOFT (1) *GRILLED STEAK (1) *GRILLED CHICKEN (1) *CHORIZO (1) *PORK CARNITAS (1) *FISH (1) *SHRIMP (1) PIZZABIRRIA

2.50 2.95 2.95 2.95 4.95 4.50 4.50 4.50 4.95 4.95 17.00

CHIPS & SALSATO GO CHIPS SMALL MEDIUM LARGE

2.00 3.50 4.75

SALSA SMALL MEDIUM LARGE

KIDS

12 YEARS AND UNDER ONE BURRITO AND ONE TACO ONE TACO AND ONE ENCHILADA ONE ENCHILADA, RICE AND BEANS CHICKEN FINGERS AND FRIES ONE CHEESE QUESADILLA AND RICE CORN DOG AND FRIES NACHOS CHEESE • ADD CHEESE SAUCE 2.25 •

1.00 2.00 4.00

6.50

10% OFF All Food Items

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DINE-IN · DRIVE-THROUGH DELIVERY

4240 VENTURE DR., PERU

(815) 224-3111

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Serving the freshest Mexican food for over 22 YEARS! Mickey’s Own Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette, Annie’s Original Hot and Medium Salsa, Gourmet Nacho Cheese Sauce, Salsa Con Queso and New Homemade Chips, available here or at your local grocer!

620 1st Street • LaSalle, IL

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(815) 220-1599 For easy ordering

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Getting the gang together?

Keep in mind these large group dining etiquette tips.

Dining out presents an opportunity to socialize with friends and family and enjoy a break from cooking. It also offers a chance to try new cuisines and support local restaurants.

It likely comes as no surprise how popular dining out has become. According to a 2020 study by ICSC, nearly 163 million people (64 percent of adults) dine out at least once a week. Around 50 percent of respondents indicated dining out is an essential part of their lifestyles, and convenience is a prime reason for eating out.

When dining out, individuals may want to share the experience with others. While large groups can have successful outings, making these expe-

riences better for all involved comes down to focusing on etiquette. Here are some dos and don’ts of dining out with large groups.

DO make a reservation with the restaurant as far in advance as possible. At the very least, call ahead to see if the establishment takes reservations (some do not) and find out their policies regarding large groups.

DON’T stagger the group’s arrival. Everyone should arrive at the established time for prompt service and to make it easier on the restaurant staff.

Wait until your entire party has arrived before asking to be seated.

DO bring cash along, as that makes it easier to divide the bill and the tip among diners.

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DON’T ignore the gratuity policies of the restaurant. Certain establishments automatically apply a gratuity to the bill, typically around 18 percent, for large parties. Check the bill for such a gratuity to avoid tipping twice.

DO enlist a person in charge at the table to facilitate ordering and keep the momentum of the meal. This helps keep everyone on track.

DON’T assume that the restaurant can simply add a few more seats for last-minute invitations. Keep the restaurant apprised if someone needs to be added or removed from the reservation. Consider giving a final head count and confirm the reservation the day before.

DO find out if the restaurant

offers a “party pricing” deal.

If your crowd is large, it may make things easier to limit offerings to a set price-fixed party menu. This way everyone knows ahead of time they can expect to pay $30 per head, or whatever the cost is before added beverages.

DON’T forget to discuss how the bill will be divided. Some people may be amenable to splitting costs evenly. However, if someone orders filet mignon and another orders a small salad, the cost disparity is significant. Be up front with the server regarding whether you’ll need separate checks.

Dining out with a crowd can be an enjoyable experience. Keep courtesy in mind at all times.

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SERVING FOOD TIL MIDNIGHT

Fridays and Saturdays!

SERVING FOOD TIL 10PM

Mondays, Thursdays & Sundays

BREAKFAST STARTING AT 7AM

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How to help local restaurants after a night out on the town

• GAMING MACHINES • BANQUET ROOM • POOL TABLES • DART BOARDS • FREE WIFI Breakfast Coming Soon Leaving a positive review of a local restaurant after a fun and enjoyable meal can help that establishment grow its business and draw more customers.

The restaurant business was dealt a significant blow during the COVID-19 pandemic, when forced closures of nonessential businesses reduced many eateries to takeout-only establishments. Even when those restrictions were relaxed, social distancing guidelines meant many establishments could not seat guests at full capacity, further cutting into restaurants’ profits.

Now that life has largely returned to pre-pandemic normalcy, the restaurants that made it through the restrictions are back, and many are as busy as ever. But there’s still a lot diners can do to help bars and restaurants after a night out on the town.

The benefits of a thriving local business sector include more tax revenue, more jobs, a stronger sense of community, and, in communities with ample nightlife opportunities, a town that residents view as a fun place to live. A local business sector benefits when customers do their part, and the following are some ways residents can help their local bars and restaurants continue their recovery from pandemic-related restrictions.

• Write an online review. A recent report from Review Tracker found that 81 percent of consumers are inclined to visit Google Reviews before patronizing a business. A positive review on Google Reviews or other popular review aggregators like Yelp is sure to benefit a local restaurant. Share details about the food and drinks, but don’t forget to mention exceptional service as well.

• Spread the word to neighbors and friends. Online reviews are a great way to spread the word far and wide, but word-ofmouth also can be effective. The marketing solution experts at Hibü contend that word-of-mouth marketing is the most popular way to recommend a business. Share details of a fun night out at a local bar or restaurant when speaking with friends and neighbors around town.

• Do it all over again in the future. Repeat customers are the backbone of many small businesses, and bars and restaurants are no exception. A report in Harvard Business Review noted that onboarding a new customer can be as much as 25 times more expensive than retaining an existing customer. The next time a night of socializing is in order, go back to the bar or restaurant where such a fun night was had on the first goround. Doing so ensures another night’s worth of fun memories and helps bars and restaurants thrive.

After enduring hardships related to the pandemic, many bars and restaurants are back to offering great service in a fun atmosphere. But there’s still a lot their loyal customers can do to ensure such establishments continue to thrive in the future.

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on selected days!

Burgers Your choice of cheese and bun (onion, regular) 1/3 lb. Cheeseburger $9 1/2 lb. Cheeseburger $10.50 Comes with lettuce, tomato, and a side of homemade fries

Entrees Street Taco Platter $9 Comes with 3 tacos with onion, cilantro, and a side of rice & beans American Taco Platter $11 Comes as 3 tacos with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and sour cream and a side of rice & beans Burritos $9 Comes with beans, sour cream, cheese, lettuce, and tomato Options Salsa - Hot or Mild Bacon Jalapenos $9 Three bacon wrapped jalapenos filled with our own blend of Made from Scratch cheese Desserts available daily!

HOURS

Mon-Thurs 11am-8pm • Fri-Sun 11am-9pm

304 S. McCoy St. Granville 815-339-1108

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Find us on @mrsalsasmex @MrSalsasMex @Mr. Salsa’s Mexican Restaurant

Open for lunch at 11am APPETIZERS QUESADILLAS A LA CARTA SUPER ROLLS COMBINATIONS HOUSE FAVORITES BURGERS & CHICKEN LITTLE AMIGOS under 10 MEXICAN BREAKFAST served until 4pm

ESPECIALIDADES DE LA CASA Fajitas Fiesta Fajita

Carne Asada a la Tampiqueña

Shrimp Fajita

Chili Colorado

Vegetable Fajitas

Steak Ranchero

Carnitas

Chori Pollo

Arroz con Pollo

Chile Verde

Carne Asada

New! Special Rice

Chile Rellenos

New! Molcajete

Order Online: www.mrsalsasmex.com 309 E. Walnut St. • Oglesby, Il 61348 • 815-883-9299

Locally Owned and Operated by Paul & Mary Breznay

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2139 N. Main St.

Princeton 800 W. Dakota St.

Spring Valley 1503 13th Avenue 2701 E 12th St

Mendota

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100 E. HENNEPIN STREET, MARK, IL

815.339.2210

#1

Every Wednesday Starting at 11:00 a.m.

Voted

#1 Asian

HOMEMADE* MEXICAN Guacamole, Pico de gallo, Rice, Beans, Burritos, Tacos, Taco Salad, Nachos Quesadillas, Chimichangas, Tamales [when available], Fajitas & Our Regular Menu MADE HOME N GREE & D E R SALSA

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Food to Take-Out and Eat-In

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Friday & Saturday – Fish Special Serving Cod, Whole Catfish, Chicken, Pasta Gyros Off the Spit [when available] ½ Rack BBQ Ribs [when available] Plus Our Regular Menu

Sunday- Breakfast All Day!

Happy Family

Shrimp Lo Mein

Four Seasons

Sesame Chicken

Mixed Vegetable

Hunan Shrimp

Lunch also available at 11a.m.

Crepes, Skillets, Pork Chops, Steaks, Omelets, Biscuits & Gravy

HOURS

Sun & Mon 5am-2pm, Wed & Fri 6am-8pm, Thurs 6am-2pm, Sat 5am-8pm, Closed Tues

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Save 10 % OFF Your Next Order at Nina’s Taqueria Only

with this coupon. Valid for purchased of $35 or more Coupon good through 12/31/23

845 1ST STREET LASALLE Dine-In / Pick-Up

815-780-8080

Monday - Saturday 11:00am - 8:00pm Sunday 10:30am - 5:00pm

PLATILLOS

CHIMICHANGAS $11.99 Served with rice, beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, lettuce and guacamole and topped with nacho cheese

These dishes are served with rice, beans, tomato, lettuce, onion & chile toreado.

Chuleta de Puerco $13.99 Pork Chop Lomo de Res $13.99 Beef tenderloin Nina’s Plate $14.99 House Special Costilla de Res $13.99 Beef Rib Filete de Pescado A la Plancha $13.99 Grilled Fish Filet Pechuga de Pollo $13.99 Chicken breast With rice, sour cream, tomato, onion, avocado & lettuce.

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Asada Steak Pastor Marinated Pork Lengua Tongue Pollo Chicken Molida Beef Cabeza Cow’s Head Chorizo Mexican Sausage Chicharrón Cracklings

FLAUTAS $10.99 2 Flautas with rice, beans, guacamole, tomato, sour cream and lettuce Your choice: Chicken or Ground Beef

Cock Pina Colada,tails!

Tequila Sunr Margaritas, ise, Sangria & More!

TOSTADAS $5.99 ea.

BURRITOS $9.99

Include: lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, jalapeños, sour cream and avocado.

• Asada Steak • Pastor Marinated Pork • Lengua Tongue - $6.99 • Molida Beef • Arrachera Skirt Steak • Cabeza Cow’s Head • Chorizo Mexican Sausage Tostada Dinner $8.99 One Tostada served w/rice and beans

With beans, cheese, tomato, lettuce & sour cream.

• Asada Steak • Pastor Marinated Pork • Lengua Tongue - $10.99 • Pollo Chicken • Molida Beef • Cabeza Cow’s Head • Chorizo Mexican Sausage • ChicharrÓn Cracklings • Burrito Dinner $12.99 • Arrachera Skirt Steak

NACHOS Dinner $12.99 Half Order $8.99 Includes: beans, nachos, cheese, lettuce, tomato, jalapeños, sour cream and Your Choice: • Pollo Chicken • Asada Steak

Incluye Papas fritas / Includes French fries

Friday, Saturday & Sunday 3 Tamales $10.99 $9.99

3 Tamales de Puerco con Arroz y Frijoles 3 Pork Tamales with lettuce, pico de Gallo, rice & beans.

Saturday & Sunday Sm $7.99 Menudo Sm. $6.99Lg Lg.$9.99 $8.99 Sunday Caldo de Res Beef Stew

Sm $7.99 $9.99 Sm. $6.99LgLg. $8.99

HAMBURGUESAS Hamburgers

TORTAS $7.99 Include: lettuce, tomato, sour cream, beans, onion, avocado & jalapeños Asada Steak Pastor Marinated Pork Lengua Tongue $8.99 Pollo Chicken Molida Beef Arrachera Skirt Steak Cabeza Cow’s Head Chorizo Mexican Sausage Chicharrón Cracklings Milaneza Breaded Steak . . . $7.99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.99 • Cubana . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.99 $7.99 Lettuce, tomato, sour cream, onion, avocado, jalapeños, mustard & ketchup.

Torta Dinner 10.99 One Torta served with rice & beans

Cheeseburger $7.99 with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and jalapeños.

Hamburger

$6.99

with lettuce, tomato, onion and jalapeños.

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FAJITAS Incluye: Arroz, frijoles, crema, pica de gallo, lechuga y guacamole.

Includes: Rice, beans, sour cream, pico de gallo, lettuce and guacamole.

Extras

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QUESADILLAS $9.99 With lettuce, tomato, sour cream, guacamole.

• Asada Steak • Lengua Tongue $10.99 • Pollo Chicken • Molida Beef • Arrachera Skirt Steak • Pastor Marinated Pork • Cabeza Cow’s Head • Chorizo Mexican Sausage • Chicharrón Cracklings

Quesadilla Dinner $11.99

Enchiladas Verdes Dinner

$12.99

Enchiladas Rojas Dinner

$12.99

Chicken, Asada, Ground Beef Pollo, Asada, Molida

Burrito Suizo Dinner $12.99 Only Burrito $9.99 Guisado en Salsa Roja Chicken or Steak $15.99 Shrimp $17.99 Guisado Ranchero Chicken or Steak $15.99 Shrimp $17.99 Guisado Verde Chicken or Steak $15.99 Shrimp $17.99 El Toxico Dinner $22.99 Con camarones,arrachera, pechuga de polio y chuleta de puerco.

Nina's Burrito

$13.99

Guisado de Lengua en Salsa Verde $15.99 El Chingon Dinner

$16.99

Cielo, Mar y Tierra La Guajolota

$19.99 $16.99

Chicken, Steak or Beef

Side Orders Guacamole with Chips ...$6.99 Small Guacamole Dip .....$4.99 Papas Fritas French Fries $2.99 Crema Sour Cream ................. $.75 Arroz Rice ................................$1.99 Frijoles Beans ........................$1.99 Cebolitas y Jalapeños .....$1.69

TACOS $2.99 Con cilantro y cebolla ó queso, tomate y lechuga.

With cilantro & onions or cheese, tomato & lettuce.

Flour or Corn tortilla Asada Steak Pastor Marinated Pork Pollo Chicken Molina Beef Cabeza Cow’s Head Chorizo Mexican Sausage Chicharrón Cracklings Arrachera Skirt Steak . . . . .$3.49 Tripa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.49 Camarón Shrimp . . . . . . . . . . $3.49 Pescado Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.49 Lengua Tongue . . . . . . . . . . . $4.49 Taco Dinner $11.99 3 Tacos served with rice and beans

• Asada Steak ..................... $13.99 • Asada Chicken .................. $13.99 • Camarón Shrimp............ $14.99 • Norteña Pollo, Asada y Chorizo ..................................................... $15.99 • Fajitas Nina.................... $16.99 Pollo, Asada Chorizo Cameron

With one stuffed poblano pepper one enchilada and one taco

With one tamal, one taco and one Stuffed poblano pepper El Taco Salad Chicken or steak $9.99

Starters Sauce: Garlic Parm, Bourbon, Buffalo, Chili Thi, Bang Bang, Ranch and Bleu Cheese

JALAPENO CORN NUGGETS • $8 ONION RINGS • $8 SPICY SHRIMP • $9 CHEESE CURDS • $8 BAVARIAN KING PRETZEL

American Grille

A 1 1/2 Ib pretzel bigger than your head • $14 Smothered in cheese and bacon • $15 or Italian Pretzel with house made sauce, seasoning and parmesean cheese • $16

Served with complimentary choice of potato and side salad. Upgrade to onion rings or curds for 3

BOSTON STYLE PRIME RIB

A steak cut from slow roosted prime rib carefully seasoned with grill rub or try our blackening rub. All grilled to order. • $20 smothered • + $3

GRILLED CHICKEN (2)

NORTH ATLANTIC COD

Broiled or lightly dredged and deep fried north Atlantic cod served with tartar sauce • $15

FRIED CHICKEN

1/4 light or dark • $9 • 1/2 chicken • $15 Family style with housemade spaghetti noodles & meat sauce • + $3

SHRIMP BASKET

Lightly seasoned with grill rub or blackened and grilled • $13 smothered • + $3

Half pound of white ale battered shrimp • $14

Build Your Own Pasta • $11 All Sauce and Pastas Made in House

CHOOSE YOUR SAUCE

Meat, Vodka, Alfredo or Pesto

CHOOSE YOUR PASTA

Meat Ravioli, Cheese Ravioli, Spaghetti, Tortellacchi • $3, Spinach and Cheese Filled

CHOOSE YOUR PROTEIN

Chicken Breast • $4, Shrimp • $6, Prime Rib • $6 make it cajun or buffalo • + $1

Specialty Pasta

MAC AND CHEESE

Campenelle pasta tossed with beer cheese sauce, and bacon • $9.95 make it cajun or buffalo • + $1

LASAGNA • $16 108 N. Front St., Hennepin, IL 61327

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Two Locations, Two Unique Experiences!

155 Mill Street • Utica

139 E Walnut St • Oglesby

F UN , F AM I LY F RIEND LY D I N I N G & E NTE RTA I N M ENT

Premier Gastropub and American Restaurant

815-667-5800

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