Backyard Grill Menu
When you step into Backyard Grill, you'll find a menu that’s all about bringing bold, smoky flavors straight from the grill to your plate. Whether you’re craving a tender, juicy steak, perfectly charred veggies, or a flavorful BBQ feast, the Backyard Grill Menu has something to satisfy every taste. From the first bite of their signature grilled chicken to the slow-cooked ribs that fall off the bone, each dish is prepared with care, making every meal feel like a backyard barbecue with friends.
Don't forget to check out their range of sides, from classic coleslaw to golden, crispy fries-each one complements the grilled goodness perfectly. Plus, with a cozy, welcoming atmosphere at 1825 2nd St, Highland Park, IL, every meal is more than just food; it's an experience. Whether you’re dropping by for a casual lunch or planning a weekend dinner, there’s always something to look forward to on this menu.
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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
12 PC WINGS
Choice of: Buffalo, BBQ, garlic Parmesan, Gochujang, or mango habanero served with celery, carrots, & choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing
6 PC PANKO TENDERS
6 pieces. Served with BBQ, ranch, & honey mustard sauces
SAGANAKI CHEESE CURDS
HUMMUS W/ PITA
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
GREEK VILLAGE SALAD
Tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, red & green peppers & red onions topped with feta cheese & house dressing
HALLOUMI SALAD
A fresh blend of mixed greens, avocado, roasted tomato, roasted red pepper, roasted corn, & multi-grain croutons
CHICKPEA SALAD
Fresh romaine lettuce, feta cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado & red onions topped with crispy chick peas
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)
CAESAR SALAD
Fresh romaine lettuce tossed with Parmesan cheese, hard boiled egg, croutons & Caesar dressing. (No egg or croutons on wrap)
CHOP SALAD
A blend of chopped crispy iceberg & romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, chopped bacon, avocado, feta cheese, & house dressing
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
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
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
ASIAN SALAD
A fresh blend of mixed greens with mandarin oranges, almonds, cucumbers, crispy won ton strips, edamame, red peppers & sesame ginger dressing
ORCHARD SALAD
A fresh blend of mixed greens with green apple slices, raisins, walnuts, roasted tomatoes, feta cheese, multi-grain croutons & balsamic vinaigrette dressing
KALE CAESAR SALAD
Baby kale, crispy bacon, croutons, Parmesan cheese, red onion & Caesar dressing. (No croutons on wrap)
BLACK QUINOA SALAD
Black quinoa, edamame, cucumber, avocado, red pepper & tossed in a poppy seed vinaigrette
BEET SALAD
Beets, a fresh blend of mixed greens, goat cheese, walnuts & mandarin oranges tossed in our homemade balsamic vinaigrette
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
CALIFORNIA SALAD
A fresh blend of mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, edamame, red pepper, avocado & almonds
DINNER SALAD
Salad only. A blend of crispy iceberg & romaine lettuce topped with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, croutons & choice of dressing
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
GREEK VILLAGER WRAP
Tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, red & green peppers & red onions topped with feta cheese & house dressing
HALLOUMI WRAP
A fresh blend of mixed greens, avocado, roasted tomato, roasted red pepper, roasted corn, & multi-grain croutons
CHICKPEA WRAP
Fresh romaine lettuce, feta cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado & red onions topped with crispy chick peas
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)
CAESAR WRAP
Fresh romaine lettuce tossed with Parmesan cheese, hard boiled egg, croutons & Caesar dressing. (No egg or croutons on wrap)
CHOP WRAP
A blend of chopped crispy iceberg & romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, chopped bacon, avocado, feta cheese, & house dressing
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
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
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
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
ASIAN WRAP
A fresh blend of mixed greens with mandarin oranges, almonds, cucumbers, crispy won ton strips, edamame, red peppers & sesame ginger dressing
ORCHARD WRAP
A fresh blend of mixed greens with green apple slices, raisins, walnuts, roasted tomatoes, feta cheese, multi-grain croutons & balsamic vinaigrette dressing
KALE CAESAR WRAP
Baby kale, crispy bacon, croutons, Parmesan cheese, red onion & Caesar dressing. (No croutons on wrap)
QUINOA WRAP
Black quinoa, edamame, cucumber, avocado, red pepper & tossed in a poppy seed vinaigrette
BEET WRAP
Beets, a fresh blend of mixed greens, goat cheese, walnuts & mandarin oranges tossed in our homemade balsamic vinaigrette
CALIFORNIA WRAP
A fresh blend of mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, edamame, red pepper, avocado & almonds
ON A BUN
HAMBURGER
Mayonnaise, ketchup, lettuce, red onion, tomato & pickle
CHEESEBURGER
Mayo, ketchup, lettuce, red onion, tomato & pickle. Choice of American, Cheddar, merkts Cheddar, provolone, Swiss, blue cheese or feta cheese
PATTY MELT
Juicy hamburger served between two slices of American cheese on a grilled rye bun with sautéed onions
BYG BURGER
Merkts Cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce, grilled onions, nueske bacon & pickle
SOUTHWEST BURGER
Chipotle mayo, bacon, Cheddar, grilled onion, shredded lettuce, tomato & avocado topped with a beer battered onion ring
CHICKEN BREAST SANDWICH
Juicy chicken breast served on a bun with lettuce, tomatoes, pickle & mayo
SALMON SANDWICH
Grilled atlantic salmon with chipotle mayo, spring mix, red onions & tomatoes on a brioche bun
PULLED PORK SANDWICH
Slow roasted pork served on a butter brioche bun
TURKEY BURGER
BEYOND BURGER
ON A PITA
GYROS SANDWICH
Thin slices of beef & lamb served on a pita with onions, tomatoes & tzatziki sauce on the side
CHICKEN GYROS SANDWICH
Thin slices of chicken gyros served on a pita with onions, tomatoes & tzatziki sauce on the side
CHICKEN SOUVLAKI PITA
Served on a pita with onions, tomatoes & tzatziki sauce on the side
PORK SOUVLAKI PITA
Tender pieces of pork served on a pita with onions, tomatoes & tzatziki sauce on the side
CHICKEN BREAST PITA
Juicy chicken breast with lettuce, tomatoes, pickle & mayonnaise
CAJUN SALMON PITA
Lettuce, tomato, avocado, red onion & pickle on the side
FALAFEL PITA
Homemade Falafel served on a pita with lettuce, tomatoes & tzatziki sauce on the side
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
CHEESE DOG
Mustard, relish, onion, tomato & pickle
POLISH SAUSAGE
Charbroiled polish served with mustard, relish, onion, tomato, pickle & sport peppers served on our freshly baked bread
GRINDERS
CHICKEN BREAST GRINDER
Provolone, mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, house dressing & pickle
CHICKEN PHILLY GRINDER
Sautéed peppers, onions, mushrooms & melted mozzarella cheese, served on our freshly baked french bread
STEAK GRINDER
Provolone, mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, house dressing & pickle
PHILLY STEAK GRINDER
Sautéed peppers, onions, mushrooms & melted mozzarella cheese, served on our freshly baked french bread
PULLED PORK GRINDER
Slow roasted pork smothered in BBQ sauce & topped with sweet peppers, grilled onions & Cheddar cheese served with coleslaw
ITALIAN GRINDER
Mortadella, hard salami, provolone, mayo, lettuce, red onion, tomato, pickle & house dressing
TURKEY CLUB GRINDER
Smoked turkey, bacon, provolone, mayo, lettuce, red onion, tomato, pickle & house dressing
WHITE ALBACORE TUNA MELT GRINDER
Provolone, mayo, lettuce, red onion, tomato, pickle & house dressing
GARDEN HUMMUS GRINDER
Hummus, avocado, feta cheese, lettuce, red onion, tomato, green & red peppers, cucumbers & house dressing
ITALIAN SPECIALTIES
ITALIAN BEEF
Choice of sweet or giardiniera peppers
CHEESY BEEF
Provolone cheese and choice of sweet or giardiniera peppers
ITALIAN SAUSAGE
Choice of sweet or giardiniera peppers
COMBO BEEF & SAUSAGE
Choice of sweet or giardiniera peppers
MEATBALL GRINDER
Mozzarella cheese, marinara, and choice of sweet or giardiniera peppers
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
SPINACH PIE
SPINACH PIE DINNER
Served with Greek potatoes over rice pilaf & homemade tzatziki sauce
GYROS DINNERS
GYROS PLATE
Onion, tomato, homemade tzatziki sauce, & pita bread
CHICKEN GYROS PLATE
Onion, tomato, homemade tzatziki sauce, & pita bread
ROASTED CHICKEN DINNER
HALF-CHICKEN
WHOLE CHICKEN
GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST PLATE
SOUVLAKI DINNERS
CHICKEN SOUVLAKI PLATE
2 skewers of tender chicken pieces with onions and green & red peppers. Served with tzatziki sauce on the side
FILET MIGNON SOUVLAKI PLATE
2 skewers of tender filet pieces with onions, green & red peppers. Served with tzatziki sauce on the side
PORK SOUVLAKI PLATE
2 skewers of tender pork pieces. Served with onions, tomato, & tzatziki sauce on the side
GRILLED SHRIMP SOUVLAKI PLATE
2 skewers of marinated grilled shrimp
STEAKS AND CHOPS
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
RIBS
HALF SLAB RIBS
WHOLE SLAB RIBS
CHICKEN & RIB COMBO
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
PASTA
PASTA
Served with garlic bread
SOUP
SOUP OF DAY
SIDES
FRENCH FRIES
SWEET WAFFLE FRIES
ONION RINGS
GARLIC BREAD
PITA BREAD
SMALL COLESLAW
LARGE COLESLAW
VEGETABLE OF THE DAY
RICE PILAF
GREEK POTATOES
HOMEMADE YUKON WHIPPED POTATOES
TZATZIKI [3oz]
8oz TZATZIKI
DESSERTS
BAKLAVA
RICE PUDDING
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE
CHOCOLATE CAKE
RAINBOW CAKE
CARROT CAKE
BROWNIE
KIDS MEALS
KID's CHEESEBURGER & FRIES
KID's HOT DOG & FRIES
KID's GRILLED CHEESE & FRIES
KID's CHICKEN TENDERS & FRIES
KID's CHEESY SHELLS (Mac & Cheese)
KID's PASTA
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
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
PACK #3 - SKEWERS (Serves 4-5)
Mix & match 8 skewers (chicken souvlaki or pork souvlaki), rice pilaf, Greek potatoes, pita bread & Greek salad
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
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
BEVERAGES
BOTTLE WATER
PELLIGRINO
SODA CAN
MEXICAN COKE
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