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Prairie Grass Café, Northbrook, IL
Prairie Grass Café, Northbrook, IL
Prairie Grass Café, Northbrook, IL
Prairie Grass Café, Northbrook, IL
Prairie Grass Café, Northbrook, IL

Prairie Grass Café

4.6 (2279)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
601 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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
  • 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 2,279 people are saying

Prairie Grass Café reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Prairie Grass Café offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service." The menu showcases "wonderful" dishes, from the acclaimed sirloin burger to fresh fish and creative chef specials. Patrons appreciate the "welcoming" atmosphere, "easy parking," and attentive staff, making it perfect for both casual meals and special occasions.
2,279 Reviews
  1. Jerry

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    service was excellent food was interesting and delicious will return and recommend

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  2. Nancy VIP

    Chicago9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Another bad service evening there. Given that it was a Tuesday night we were surprised. The last time we were poorly served it was a Saturday and much busier so we incorrectly assumed things would come together better mid week. Had to ask numerous times for bread and server was snippy about it and never checked. Steakhouse salad was delicious and came promptly. Then burgers finally came with cheese when we ordered them without. Waited all over again for them to be remade. Manager brought us wonderful desserts as a consolation prize and tried to apologize for snafus but our waiter just ruined the evening by not being attentive or even remotely apologetic. Really a shame because we like the menu and food there but it’s just hit or miss if you get good service.

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  3. Donald

    Chicago12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. Slow waiter. Forgotten items. Check was adjusted by manager when errors were pointed out, without having to ask.

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  4. Robert

    Unspecified4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Looked on Open Table reservation options to late, tried again few minutes later got immediate reservation for earlier time, arrived sat down immediately, good service, good food I did fish & chips, guest did whitefish, waiter helped with wine choice and gave samples, we shared the house special strawberry cheesecake. Payment easy and parking right out front. Overall excellent restaurant.

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  5. thomas VIP

    Chicago11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best food and service on the Northshore. Chefs Sarah and George are top notch !!!

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  6. Kathy VIP

    Chicago57 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good meal. Staff was so accommodating. They even changed channel on TV for us!

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  7. Linda

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is consistently great, professional wait staff that do not rush you but available when you want them

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  8. Nagui VIP

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Great wine. Will definitely come back often

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  9. Donna VIP

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server last night got a lot wrong- The food was great!

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  10. Mary VIP

    Chicago38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prairie Grass Cafe never disappoints, for lunch or dinner. The staff is welcoming, the tables are a nice distance apart, every item on the menu is well-thought out and delicious. Go to Prairie Grass for a relaxing ambience, easy parking, a reception that makes you feel like they are glad you came, and food that everyone will rave about! Good place to catch up with friends or celebrate a family event.

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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 2279 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. North Suburbs
  5. Northbrook

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Booked 25 times today
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
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