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Prairie Grass Café, Northbrook, IL

Prairie Grass Café

4.7
4.7
2220 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,220 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Prairie Grass Café delights with its "consistently excellent food and service," offering fresh, seasonal dishes crafted by talented chefs. Guests rave about the "best sirloin burger in Chicagoland," and the "wonderful creative meals," while the desserts like pies and ice creams are a must-try. Enjoy the warm, inviting ambiance and attentive service, though some find it "a bit noisy" and occasionally overpriced. Ideal for special occasions and everyday dining, Prairie Grass Café is a beloved North Shore gem.

2,220 Reviews
  1. Meradey

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Underwhelming. Service was lacklustre. Server kept saying they were coming back in one minute but left us hanging for much longer. Took us 40 min to put in an entree order. Guests who arrived 20 min later than us got their entrees before we even had a chance to order. Only received an excuse from the server at the end of our meal (that it was busy). No one wished me a happy birthday. Food was just okay. Ordered the burger and the bun came untoasted. Really? Couldn’t butter it or anything? Okay. Had the crispy half chicken. Realized I could’ve made it at home. Was expecting a lot more for a $34 dish. Wow what a disappointing meal. Things have gone down in quality in the past 10 ish years. Fried (but actually red) green tomatoes were tasty. Decor was nice. The women’s bathroom sink was really really dirty. Just in shock. Couldn’t pay me to come back

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  2. Elena

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hands down one of our top 3 restaurants in the area. The chicken cutlets are fantastic. The service is very attentive, super friendly, it’s also a warm, clubby atmosphere for being such a large space. Fresh ingredients, not over done food. The baked feta, deviled eggs, beet salad, burger, literally everything is great! It’s a wine place, but I drink cocktails-the Bloody Mary and airplane are solid.

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  3. Mitch

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We eat at PGC frequently and are never disappointed. The service is amazing and the food is delicious.

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  4. Lorraine

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience overall. Love the freshness and creativity of the chef menu.

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  5. Deborah

    Chicago

    59 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was fabulous! It just took a really long time to get it. The servers were very kind.

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  6. Carie

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding dinner after Botanical light show! Really great food! Brussels sprouts and burrata appetizers were both wonderful as were the fish and chips. Cocktails great too. Service was just wonderful. Great experience at a fine price point!

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  7. Ross

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love eating there and the turkey burger is delicious!

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  8. Becky

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 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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  9. Jasmina

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 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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  10. Larry

    Indiana

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 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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FAQs

Prairie Grass Café offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 205-4433.

Prairie Grass Café is rated 4.7 stars by 2220 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Prairie Grass Café

601 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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.
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