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    BACKYARD GRILL

    1825 2nd St

    Highland Park, IL 60035


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    STARTER APPS
    SALADS
    WRAPS
    ON A BUN
    ON A PITA
    HOT DOG/POLISH
    GRINDERS
    ITALIAN SPECIALTIES
    SKIRT STEAK SANDWICH
    SPINACH PIE
    GYROS DINNERS
    ROASTED CHICKEN DINNER
    SOUVLAKI DINNERS
    STEAKS
    RIBS
    SEAFOOD DINNERS
    PASTA
    SOUP
    SIDES
    DESSERTS
    KIDS MEALS
    BEVERAGES
    EXPRESS FAMILY PACKS

    Featured Items

    • FRENCH FRIES

      $5.00
    • GREEK SALAD

      A blend of crispy iceberg & romaine lettuce, topped with a generous portion of feta cheese, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, red & green peppers, red onions, tomatoes, cucumbers & house dressing

      $12.50
    • CHICKEN SOUVLAKI PLATE

      2 skewers of tender chicken pieces with onions and green & red peppers. Served with tzatziki sauce on the side

      $18.50

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    STARTER APPS

    • 6 PC WINGS

      Choice of: Buffalo, BBQ, garlic Parmesan, Gochujang, or mango habanero served with celery, carrots, & choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing

      $11.50
    • 12 PC WINGS

      Choice of: Buffalo, BBQ, garlic Parmesan, Gochujang, or mango habanero served with celery, carrots, & choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing

      $18.00
    • 6 PC PANKO TENDERS

      6 pieces. Served with BBQ, ranch, & honey mustard sauces

      $14.50
    • SAGANAKI CHEESE CURDS

      $8.00
    • HUMMUS W/ PITA

      $7.00

    SALADS

    • GREEK SALAD

      A blend of crispy iceberg & romaine lettuce, topped with a generous portion of feta cheese, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, red & green peppers, red onions, tomatoes, cucumbers & house dressing

      $12.50
    • GREEK VILLAGE SALAD

      Tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, red & green peppers & red onions topped with feta cheese & house dressing

      $14.00
    • HALLOUMI SALAD

      A fresh blend of mixed greens, avocado, roasted tomato, roasted red pepper, roasted corn, & multi-grain croutons

      $16.50
    • CHICKPEA SALAD

      Fresh romaine lettuce, feta cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado & red onions topped with crispy chick peas

      $14.00
    • GARDEN SALAD

      A blend of crispy iceberg & romaine lettuce, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, red & green peppers, red onion, shredded Cheddar, hard boiled egg, croutons & house dressing. (No egg or croutons on wrap)

      $12.50
    • CAESAR SALAD

      Fresh romaine lettuce tossed with Parmesan cheese, hard boiled egg, croutons & Caesar dressing. (No egg or croutons on wrap)

      $12.50
    • CHOP SALAD

      A blend of chopped crispy iceberg & romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, chopped bacon, avocado, feta cheese, & house dressing

      $13.50
    • COLD CUT SALAD

      A blend of crispy iceberg and romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, red & green peppers, red onion, egg, turkey, salami, cheddar, swiss cheese & balsamic vinaigrette dressing

      $16.50
    • ROASTED VEGGIE SALAD

      A fresh blend of mixed greens, red onions, roasted tomatoes, artichokes, walnuts, feta cheese, fresh grilled veggies (zucchini, yellow squash & red peppers) & balsamic vinaigrette dressing

      $15.00
    • BYG SALAD

      A blend of crispy iceberg & romaine lettuce topped with crispy chopped bacon, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, avocado, corn, tortilla strips, gorgonzola cheese & chipotle ranch

      $14.50
    • ASIAN SALAD

      A fresh blend of mixed greens with mandarin oranges, almonds, cucumbers, crispy won ton strips, edamame, red peppers & sesame ginger dressing

      $14.00
    • ORCHARD SALAD

      A fresh blend of mixed greens with green apple slices, raisins, walnuts, roasted tomatoes, feta cheese, multi-grain croutons & balsamic vinaigrette dressing

      $13.50
    • KALE CAESAR SALAD

      Baby kale, crispy bacon, croutons, Parmesan cheese, red onion & Caesar dressing. (No croutons on wrap)

      $13.50
    • BLACK QUINOA SALAD

      Black quinoa, edamame, cucumber, avocado, red pepper & tossed in a poppy seed vinaigrette

      $14.00
    • BEET SALAD

      Beets, a fresh blend of mixed greens, goat cheese, walnuts & mandarin oranges tossed in our homemade balsamic vinaigrette

      $14.00
    • CAPRESE SALAD

      A fresh blend of mixed greens, fresh mozzarella cheese, roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, tomato, red onion & fresh basil served with balsamic vinaigrette

      $13.50
    • CALIFORNIA SALAD

      A fresh blend of mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, edamame, red pepper, avocado & almonds

      $13.50
    • DINNER SALAD

      Salad only. A blend of crispy iceberg & romaine lettuce topped with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, croutons & choice of dressing

      $7.50

    WRAPS

    • GREEK WRAP

      A blend of crispy iceberg & romaine lettuce, topped with a generous portion of feta cheese, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, red & green peppers, red onions, tomatoes, cucumbers & house dressing

      $9.00
    • GREEK VILLAGER WRAP

      Tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, red & green peppers & red onions topped with feta cheese & house dressing

      $10.00
    • HALLOUMI WRAP

      A fresh blend of mixed greens, avocado, roasted tomato, roasted red pepper, roasted corn, & multi-grain croutons

      $12.00
    • CHICKPEA WRAP

      Fresh romaine lettuce, feta cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado & red onions topped with crispy chick peas

      $10.00
    • GARDEN WRAP

      A blend of crispy iceberg & romaine lettuce, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, red & green peppers, red onion, shredded Cheddar, hard boiled egg, croutons & house dressing. (No egg or croutons on wrap)

      $9.00
    • CAESAR WRAP

      Fresh romaine lettuce tossed with Parmesan cheese, hard boiled egg, croutons & Caesar dressing. (No egg or croutons on wrap)

      $9.00
    • CHOP WRAP

      A blend of chopped crispy iceberg & romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, chopped bacon, avocado, feta cheese, & house dressing

      $9.50
    • COLD-CUT WRAP

      A blend of crispy iceberg and romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, red & green peppers, red onion, egg, turkey, salami, cheddar, swiss cheese & balsamic vinaigrette dressing

      $12.00
    • ROASTED VEGGIE WRAP

      A fresh blend of mixed greens, red onions, roasted tomatoes, artichokes, walnuts, feta cheese, fresh grilled veggies (zucchini, yellow squash & red peppers) & balsamic vinaigrette dressing

      $10.50
    • CAPRESE WRAP

      A fresh blend of mixed greens, fresh mozzarella cheese, roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, tomato, red onion & fresh basil served with balsamic vinaigrette

      $9.50
    • BYG WRAP

      A blend of crispy iceberg & romaine lettuce topped with crispy chopped bacon, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, avocado, corn, tortilla strips, gorgonzola cheese & chipotle ranch

      $10.50
    • ASIAN WRAP

      A fresh blend of mixed greens with mandarin oranges, almonds, cucumbers, crispy won ton strips, edamame, red peppers & sesame ginger dressing

      $10.00
    • ORCHARD WRAP

      A fresh blend of mixed greens with green apple slices, raisins, walnuts, roasted tomatoes, feta cheese, multi-grain croutons & balsamic vinaigrette dressing

      $9.50
    • KALE CAESAR WRAP

      Baby kale, crispy bacon, croutons, Parmesan cheese, red onion & Caesar dressing. (No croutons on wrap)

      $9.50
    • QUINOA WRAP

      Black quinoa, edamame, cucumber, avocado, red pepper & tossed in a poppy seed vinaigrette

      $10.00
    • BEET WRAP

      Beets, a fresh blend of mixed greens, goat cheese, walnuts & mandarin oranges tossed in our homemade balsamic vinaigrette

      $10.00
    • CALIFORNIA WRAP

      A fresh blend of mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, edamame, red pepper, avocado & almonds

      $9.50

    ON A BUN

    • HAMBURGER

      Mayonnaise, ketchup, lettuce, red onion, tomato & pickle

      $11.50
    • CHEESEBURGER

      Mayo, ketchup, lettuce, red onion, tomato & pickle. Choice of American, Cheddar, merkts Cheddar, provolone, Swiss, blue cheese or feta cheese

      $12.50
    • PATTY MELT

      Juicy hamburger served between two slices of American cheese on a grilled rye bun with sautéed onions

      $13.00
    • BYG BURGER

      Merkts Cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce, grilled onions, nueske bacon & pickle

      $14.00
    • SOUTHWEST BURGER

      Chipotle mayo, bacon, Cheddar, grilled onion, shredded lettuce, tomato & avocado topped with a beer battered onion ring

      $14.00
    • CHICKEN BREAST SANDWICH

      Juicy chicken breast served on a bun with lettuce, tomatoes, pickle & mayo

      $11.00
    • SALMON SANDWICH

      Grilled atlantic salmon with chipotle mayo, spring mix, red onions & tomatoes on a brioche bun

      $17.00
    • PULLED PORK SANDWICH

      Slow roasted pork served on a butter brioche bun

      $11.00
    • TURKEY BURGER

      Mayonnaise, ketchup, lettuce, red onion, tomato & pickle

      $11.50
    • BEYOND BURGER

      $14.00
    • REUBEN SANDWICH

      $14.00
      OUT OF STOCK
    • DOUBLE SMASH-BURGER COMBO

      $16.00

    ON A PITA

    • GYROS SANDWICH

      Thin slices of beef & lamb served on a pita with onions, tomatoes & tzatziki sauce on the side

      $11.00
    • CHICKEN GYROS SANDWICH

      Thin slices of chicken gyros served on a pita with onions, tomatoes & tzatziki sauce on the side

      $11.00
    • CHICKEN SOUVLAKI PITA

      Served on a pita with onions, tomatoes & tzatziki sauce on the side

      $11.00
    • PORK SOUVLAKI PITA

      Tender pieces of pork served on a pita with onions, tomatoes & tzatziki sauce on the side

      $11.00
    • CHICKEN BREAST PITA

      Juicy chicken breast with lettuce, tomatoes, pickle & mayonnaise

      $11.00
    • CAJUN SALMON PITA

      Lettuce, tomato, avocado, red onion & pickle on the side

      $11.00
    • FALAFEL PITA

      Homemade Falafel served on a pita with lettuce, tomatoes & tzatziki sauce on the side

      $9.50

    HOT DOG/POLISH

    • CHAR DOG

      An all beef charbroiled hot dog buried in a steamed poppy seed bun "With everything" includes: mustard, relish, onion, tomato, pickle & sport peppers

      $5.00
    • CHEESE DOG

      Mustard, relish, onion, tomato & pickle

      $6.00
    • POLISH SAUSAGE

      Charbroiled polish served with mustard, relish, onion, tomato, pickle & sport peppers served on our freshly baked bread

      $9.50

    GRINDERS

    • CHICKEN BREAST GRINDER

      Provolone, mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, house dressing & pickle

      $12.50
    • CHICKEN PHILLY GRINDER

      Sautéed peppers, onions, mushrooms & melted mozzarella cheese, served on our freshly baked french bread

      $12.50
    • STEAK GRINDER

      Provolone, mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, house dressing & pickle

      $14.00
    • PHILLY STEAK GRINDER

      Sautéed peppers, onions, mushrooms & melted mozzarella cheese, served on our freshly baked french bread

      $14.00
    • PULLED PORK GRINDER

      Slow roasted pork smothered in BBQ sauce & topped with sweet peppers, grilled onions & Cheddar cheese served with coleslaw

      $12.00
    • ITALIAN GRINDER

      Mortadella, hard salami, provolone, mayo, lettuce, red onion, tomato, pickle & house dressing

      $12.50
    • TURKEY CLUB GRINDER

      Smoked turkey, bacon, provolone, mayo, lettuce, red onion, tomato, pickle & house dressing

      $12.50
    • WHITE ALBACORE TUNA MELT GRINDER

      Provolone, mayo, lettuce, red onion, tomato, pickle & house dressing

      $13.00
    • GARDEN HUMMUS GRINDER

      Hummus, avocado, feta cheese, lettuce, red onion, tomato, green & red peppers, cucumbers & house dressing

      $11.00

    ITALIAN SPECIALTIES

    • ITALIAN BEEF

      Choice of sweet or giardiniera peppers

      $13.00
    • CHEESY BEEF

      Provolone cheese and choice of sweet or giardiniera peppers

      $14.00
    • ITALIAN SAUSAGE

      Choice of sweet or giardiniera peppers

      $11.50
    • COMBO BEEF & SAUSAGE

      Choice of sweet or giardiniera peppers

      $16.00
    • MEATBALL GRINDER

      Mozzarella cheese, marinara, and choice of sweet or giardiniera peppers

      $12.50

    SKIRT STEAK SANDWICH

    • SKIRT STEAK SANDWICH

      Skirt steak served with BBQ sauce, lettuce, grilled onions, tomatoes & pickle on garlic bread. Served with french fries & coleslaw

      $23.00

    SPINACH PIE

    • SPINACH PIE DINNER

      Served with Greek potatoes over rice pilaf & homemade tzatziki sauce

      $11.00

    GYROS DINNERS

    • GYROS PLATE

      Onion, tomato, homemade tzatziki sauce, & pita bread

      $16.50
    • CHICKEN GYROS PLATE

      Onion, tomato, homemade tzatziki sauce, & pita bread

      $16.50
    • EXTRA TZATZIKI [3oz]

      $1.50

    ROASTED CHICKEN DINNER

    • HALF-CHICKEN

      $18.50
    • WHOLE CHICKEN

      $28.50
    • GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST PLATE

      $18.50

    SOUVLAKI DINNERS

    • CHICKEN SOUVLAKI PLATE

      2 skewers of tender chicken pieces with onions and green & red peppers. Served with tzatziki sauce on the side

      $18.50
    • FILET MIGNON SOUVLAKI PLATE

      2 skewers of tender filet pieces with onions, green & red peppers. Served with tzatziki sauce on the side

      $23.50
    • PORK SOUVLAKI PLATE

      2 skewers of tender pork pieces. Served with onions, tomato, & tzatziki sauce on the side

      $18.50
    • GRILLED SHRIMP SOUVLAKI PLATE

      2 skewers of marinated grilled shrimp

      $23.50

    STEAKS

    • SKIRT STEAK DINNER

      10 oz. skirt steak served with Greek potatoes over a bed of rice pilaf, fresh vegetable garnish, garlic bread, & choice of soup or salad

      $28.00

    RIBS

    • HALF SLAB RIBS

      $21.00
    • WHOLE SLAB RIBS

      $29.00
    • CHICKEN & RIB COMBO

      $29.50

    SEAFOOD DINNERS

    • GRILLED SALMON DINNER

      Fresh Atlantic salmon served with Greek potatoes over a bed of rice pilaf, fresh vegetable garnish, garlic bread, & choice of soup or salad

      $23.50

    PASTA

    • PASTA

      Served with garlic bread

      $15.50

    SOUP

    • SOUP OF DAY

      $7.00
    • SOUP/DAY {32oz}

      $14.00

    SIDES

    • FRENCH FRIES

      $5.00
    • SWEET WAFFLE FRIES

      $6.00
    • ONION RINGS

      $6.00
    • GARLIC BREAD

      $3.50
    • PITA BREAD

      $2.00
    • SMALL COLESLAW

      $3.50
    • LARGE COLESLAW

      $6.00
    • VEGETABLE OF THE DAY

      $6.00
    • RICE PILAF

      $6.00
    • GREEK POTATOES

      $6.00
    • HOMEMADE YUKON WHIPPED POTATOES

      $7.50
    • TZATZIKI [3oz]

      $1.50
    • 8oz TZATZIKI

      $7.50
    • RICE AND POTATOES

      $6.50
    • SIDE OF MERKTS CHEDDAR

      $2.00
    • SIDE OF SPICY FETA

      $2.00
    • 8oz DRESSING

      $7.50
    • 16oz DRESSING

      $14.00

    DESSERTS

    • BAKLAVA

      $5.50
    • RICE PUDDING

      $6.00
    • CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE

      $3.00
    • CHOCOLATE CAKE

      $6.00
    • RAINBOW CAKE

      $6.00
    • CARROT CAKE

      $7.00
    • BROWNIE

      $5.50
    • HOUSEMADE CARAMEL FLAN

      $8.00
      OUT OF STOCK
    • ICE CREAM COOKIE

      $7.50
    • HOUSEMADE KEY-LIME PIE

      $8.00
      OUT OF STOCK
    • BAKLAVA CHEESECAKE

      $8.00

    KIDS MEALS

    • KID's CHEESEBURGER & FRIES

      $9.50
    • KID's HAMBURGER & FRIES

      $8.50
    • KID's HOT DOG & FRIES

      $9.00
    • KID's GRILLED CHEESE & FRIES

      $9.00
    • KID's CHICKEN TENDERS & FRIES

      $10.00
    • KID's CHEESY SHELLS (Mac & Cheese)

      $9.00
    • KID's PASTA

      $9.00

    BEVERAGES

    • BOTTLE WATER

      $3.00
    • PELLIGRINO

      $3.50
    • SODA CAN

    • MEXICAN COKE

      $3.00
    • MILK

      $2.50
    • CHOCOLATE MILK

      $2.50
    • APPLE JUICE

      $2.50
    • HOT TEA

      $3.00
    • COFFEE

      $3.00

    EXPRESS FAMILY PACKS

    • PACK #1 -CHICKEN (Serves 4-5)

      8-piece roasted chicken (Greek, BBQ, or plain) served with rice pilaf & Greek potatoes, Greek villager salad, 6-piece chicken tenders, shells "N" cheese, spinach pie & pita bread

      $70.00
    • Pack #2 - CHICKEN & RIBS (Serves 4-5)

      8 pieces roasted chicken (Greek, BBQ, or plain), 1 whole slab baby back ribs with BBQ sauce, Yukon whipped potatoes, Caesar salad & garlic bread

      $85.00
    • PACK #3 - SKEWERS (Serves 4-5)

      Mix & match 8 skewers (chicken souvlaki or pork souvlaki), rice pilaf, Greek potatoes, pita bread & Greek salad

      $90.00
    • PACK #4 - GYROS 'N' CHICKEN (Serves 4-5)

      1.5 lbs homemade gyros, 8 pieces roasted chicken (Greek, BBQ, or plain), rice pilaf, Greek potatoes, pita bread & Greek salad

      $90.00
    • PACK #5 [MEGA-PACK]

      8 pieces roasted chicken (Greek, BBQ or plain), 2 whole slabs baby back ribs with BBQ sauce, penne pasta with choice of sauce: (marinara, meat sauce, creamy pesto or Alfredo), Greek salad, rice pilaf, Greek potatoes & garlic bread

      $150.00

    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Monday10:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Tuesday10:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Wednesday10:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Thursday10:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Friday10:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Saturday10:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    WWW.EATBACKYARDGRILL.COM

    Location

    1825 2nd St, Highland Park, IL 60035

    Directions


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