Prairie Grass Cafe - Northbrook, Illinois

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This place is awesome. Wasn’t aware of it but we will be going back for sure. Fresh food and super friendly staff! Short rib special was made with extra care. So good. Filet was cooked perfectly. White fish was fresh and perfectly cooked. Burger- with out a bun- was flavorful and delicious. Get the banana cream pie. This is a must stop!

Freed H.

The food at Praline Grass was sublime. The service is excellent, I ordered my appetizer and it arrived in minutes. The waiter was very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend the hamburger known for being Chicago’s #1 burger. The double chocolate cake is delicious. Make sure to visit Praline Grass sometime

Laura ?.

Didn't expect this to be as exceptional as it was! Their specials are fabulous and fresh. 'Ancho marinated skirt steak' was incredible, as was the 'Creamy sexy blue cheese wedge salad'. Each item is unique from any other restaurant fare. Ex: This wedge has generous slices (not crumbles) of Amish Blue cheese and dried fig. DELICIOUS! Drinks were very good and quite potent. The service was impeccable.👌 We loved our waiter and his honesty! We would absolutely go back, 100%.

Vito B.

Dinner was fantastic. I enjoyed a flavorful juicy skirt steak and the mushroom strudel. The steak was perfectly cooked, and I loved the grilled onion they served with it. I asked Pierre, their sommelier, for a wine recommendation to accompany my steak. He recommended a glass of two different Cabernets, one old world and one new. The staff was wonderful.

M. A.

I had the pumpkin pie as well as the white fish with mash and broccoli. My main dish was perfectly seasoned! Not overwhelming at all so the true flavor of the whitefish could shine. The pie was divine!!! Perfect texture and consistency and I'm a dessert expert! I would highly recommend for both food and service!

ska

A scrumptious dinner venue hidden away in the corporate building. The service is very fast!

The food - the sirloin burger is truly a delight. It’s soft and tender topped up with a blue cheese topping of sorts. The wedge potato’s are a whole other delight! Crispy and substantial. I always order an extra side of these. It’s a perfect blend of crispy outside and edges with a warm, soft middle.

The half baked chicken was wonderful: the skin was perfectly crispy and the wild rice gave nice texture. The true star of the show was the pumpkin it was served with - buttery sweet with a crunch from the sunflower seed it was served with. It complimented the savory chicken dish so nicely.

The shepherd’s pie was hearty and delicious! Soft creamy mashed potatoes in the top with piping hot meat and veggies!

The desserts are always the perfect close to the night. Not too sweet but perfectly savory. I recommend the warm cake.

Other recommendations: filet mignon, skirt steak, and crispy Brussels sprouts.

Russell F. R. K.

As a native Chicagoan, when I visit I am always looking for a meal to satiate my midwestern cravings. Prairie Grass went beyond my expectations in both food and service. As a San Franciscan, I am admittedly somewhat snobbish about food, and my meal here was outstanding! The Blue Cheese wedge was not the standard triangle, but was a creative and fabulous reincarnation, and I’d order that every day… simply superb. The local Whitefish is a favorite of mine when visiting, and the Prairie Grass version was the epitome of this local delicacy. I can’t wait to come back for the skirt steak!

Joseph F.

Prairie Grass Cafe was absolutely amazing in every aspect. The food was high quality. The service was superior. The atmosphere was relaxing.

We ordered Corn Fritters for an appetizer. I have never eaten anything like that before. Crisp on the outside. Moist on the inside. It was flavorful and so satisfying. For our entrees we ordered Halibut with slaw and the chicken cutlets. Everything was cooked perfect. There was loads of flavor. For dessert, we ordered mango ice cream and a chocolate cake. The mangos came from India! How cool is that. The spirit and wine list will satisfy any connoisseur.

The service was amazing. We got to meet the chef and service manager. They were friendly and awesome to talk to. They gave us great recommendations and explained the philosophy of their restaurant. Everything is made in house except for the bread which is made at a local bakery. They source their ingredients from local farms and waters when possible. Some of their fish are flown in from Alaska or New Zealand.