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Fresh Seafood Specials

  • Lafayette Blue Plate Special
    32.95
    Blackened Grouper on a bed of corn & crawfish risotto, Blackened Red Fish with red beans, rice and grilled Andouille & Shrimp with a Jim Beam bourbon glaze
  • Shrimp & Grits
    23.95
    southern style BBQ shrimp atop a creamy smoked cheddar grits with a sweet and spice pork belly candy. *The winning dish at the 2014 Wagner Farms Baconfest (Trophy is on the back bar!)
  • Shrimp & Grits with Grilled Andouille Sausage
    25.95
    southern style BBQ shrimp atop a creamy smoked cheddar grits with a sweet and spice pork belly candy
  • Tilapia Sassafras
    25.95
    Pecan-coated Tilapia, flash-fried, topped with a wild mushroom sauce, grilled shrimp, rice, and green beans. half-portion $19.95
  • CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE
    22.95
    An authentic recipe. Crawfish smothered in the classic sauce of seafood stock and roux.
  • SHRIMP ETOUFFEE
    22.95
    Shrimp (popcorn size), smothered in the classic sauce of seafood stock and roux.
  • CHICKEN AND SHRIMP WITH DIRTY RICE
    24.95
    A great item, lightly dusted and blackened chicken breast and shrimp rested on a mound of dirty rice and a Jim Beam Sugar cane glaze
  • BLACKENED REDFISH & RED BEANS AND RICE
    25.95
    served to delight your red bean craving
  • LOUISIANA BLACKENED GROUPER
    32.95
    set atop a creamy corn and crawfish risotto and drizzled with lemon beurre blanc.
  • Fried Shrimp
    22.95
    Hand battered, flash fried golden, with French fries, cocktail sauce and lemon.
  • Faroe Island Salmon
    28.95
    with a fresh dill beurre blanc, green beans and buttered orzo asiago. *or glazed in our homemade Bluegrass bbq sauce – half portion $20.95
  • Shrimp Carbonara
    24.95
    Ancho rubbed shrimp, bacon, roasted garlic cream sauce, mushrooms, peas, sundried tomatoes, asiago cheese, rosemary & a touch of parsley over a bed of angel hair pasta.
  • Key West Seafood Salad
    26.95
    fresh lump crab meat and shrimp, chives, tomatoes, crisp greens and avocado tossed in a lemon vinaigrette – add double seafood +14.95
  • Ahi Tuna
    31.95
    Sushi grade, seared rare, served with sesame seaweed salad & dusted with togarashi

Weekly Specials

  • Tuesday
    20.95
    Blackened Redfish with Red Beans and Rice, every Tuesday evening! Nothing says New Orleans like our Red Beans and Rice 20.95
  • Wednesday
    18.95
    Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya, every Wednesday evening! Nothing says Bayou like our original Jambalaya recipe
  • Thursday
    5 Dollar Bowls
    Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, 5 dollar bowls!

Sunday’s Smoked Specials

  • BBQ Half Chicken
    12.95
    with tater 6’ers and corn pudding. * (white meat only add 2 dollars)
  • Sunday Smoker
    21.95
    for those who are not looking to make a decision till Monday, have one… 1/3 slab of our famous Pit Smoked Ribs, ¼ Smoked BBQ Chicken & a ¼ pound of our Smoked Corned Beef Brisket with tater 6’ers & corn pudding
  • BBQ Pit smoked ½ Chicken & ½ slab Pit Smoked Ribs
    24.95
    with tater 6’ers* (white meat add 2 dollars)

Soup & Gumbo

  • Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
    8.95
  • Shot of Gumbo
    2.95
  • Baked French Onion Soup
    8.95

Appetizers

  • Crawfish Boudin
    14.95
    A classic Cajun sausage with Crawfish, rice and a blend of Cajun seasonings
  • Alligator
    14.95
    Louisiana alligator seasoned and fried golden served with a zesty tabasco wine sauce.
  • Real Crab Cake
    16.95
    great creation, all crab with a dollop of green onion mayo
  • Szechwan Spicy Calamari
    14.95
    shaved onion flash fried tossed and served with wasabi mustard sauce. Taster size only 7.95
  • Ahi Tuna
    17.95
    Sushi Grade, seared rare, dusted with togarashi
  • Artichoke Fritters
    12.95
    Served with a lemon dipping sauce
  • ½ Slab BBQ Ribs
    13.95
    great way to taste our ribs without a full commitment
  • POPCORN SHRIMP
    12.95
    lightly battered in our homemade tempura with a Tabasco wine sauce
  • SHRIMP COCKTAIL
    12.95
    the classic cocktail with popcorn shrimp and cocktail sauce
  • MUSHROOM BROIL
    12.95
    A combination of domestic and wild mushrooms and set atop grilled crusty Italian bread with melted Gruyere cheese
  • ORANGE SESAME SHRIMP
    13.95
    flash fried, with orange zest and chilies, in a light orange sauce
  • TUNA TARTAR
    17.95
    diced tuna lightly seasoned and flavored with sesame oil. served with wonton chips
  • Nawlins’ Sweet and Spicy Shrimp
    14.95
    Shrimp sautéed and caramelized with layers of heat and sweet

Salads

  • Bluegrass Salad
    8.95/11.95
    Radicchio, romaine red onion, Gorgonzola, and pine nuts, pear balsamic vinaigrette. small 8.95 large 11.95
  • Caesar Salad
    7.95/10.95
    Crisp romaine lettuce, seasoned croutons, grated parmesan and our Caesar dressing with anchovies make this one special. 7.95 large 10.95 add parmesan encrusted chicken to this one for a real treat!
  • Rémoulade Salad
    8.95/10.95
    Iceberg with scallions, tomatoes, bacon and topped with a creamy Rémoulade dressing.  Add fresh Lump Crabmeat 10.95 add shrimp 6.95 add fried Crawfish Tails 7.95 (the tails are recommended!)
  • Tomato Mozzarella Salad
    8.95/12.95
    vine ripened tomatoes layered with homemade mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and sea salt dressed with Academia Barilla extra virgin olive oil, and a splash of rice wine vinegar small 8.95 large 12.95
  • House Chop Salad
    12.95
    Crisp salad greens chopped and tossed with ripe tomatoes, scallions, Gorgonzola, crisp bacon, avocado, toasted sunflower seeds and shaved sweet red onion. Tossed in a fresh herb vinaigrette.
  • Asian Salad
    11.95
    tossed with an Asian sesame dressing, water chestnuts, tomato, crispy wonton strips, sliced almonds and crisp romaine lettuce
  • Southwestern Salad
    11.95
    mixed greens, studded with Ancho roasted tomatoes, topped with a roasted corn, red onion & Jalapeno relish, finished with gorgonzola and tossed with a pear balsamic vinaigrette

Sides

6.00

  • Red Beans and Rice
  • Peanut Brittle Backed Beans
  • Baby Bok Choy
  • Tater 6’ers
  • Green Beans
  • Corn Pudding
  • Buttered Orzo Asiago
  • French Fries
  • Smoked Cheddar Grits
  • Dirty Rice
  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Corn & Crawfish Risotto

Real Texas Style BBQ Pit

Our sauce and rub are always Gluten Free (We cook daily and do sell out!) *Ribs dry rubbed and smoked daily for 3 hours, available while they last…(Not fall off the bone style!)

  • Baby Back Ribs
    28.95
    Dry rub dusted, hickory smoked 1 ¾ pound baby back ribs, the secret of Wyllie Texas, where cactus grow tall, the jackalope run free, and the children are slightly above average. Slow cooked with hickory and mesquite woods, with peanut brittle baked beans and tater 6’ers 28.95 half slab 19.95

    Jambalaya & Real Pit Half Slab BBQ Ribs 25.95
    Pulled Pork & Real Pit Half Slab BBQ Ribs 24.95
    Fried Shrimp & Real Pit Half Slab BBQ Ribs 25.95

  • BBQ Pulled Pork Platter
    18.95
    Slow Smoked Pork Shoulder, dusted with our Dry Rub, touch of our homemade BBQ sauce, shaved red onions and served with Tater 6’ers& Corn Pudding
  • BBQ Corned Beef Brisket Platter
    19.95
    Beef Brisket Corned, dry rubbed and Hickory smoked for over 12 hours, covered with our homemade BBQ sauce, topped with red onions, parsley & mashed potatoes, & corn pudding open face on garlic bread
  • Pulled Pork or Corned Beef Brisket Taster
    6.95
    Try a little taste for an appetizer, side, or just because!

Signature Entrees

  • Petite Filet
    27.95
    4-oz USDA top choice set in a red wine sauce, served with garlic-mashed potatoes & green beans.  Add a Blue Cheese crust for 4.95 or add jumbo lump crabmeat and a lemon beurre blanc sauce for 10.95
  • Filet
    34.95
    8-oz USDA top choice set in a red wine sauce, served with garlic-mashed potatoes and green beans.
  • Skirt Steak
    31.95
    Texas style BBQ skirt steak with a pile of seasoned tater 6’ers
  • Fettuccini Alfredo
    14.95
    Fettuccini noodles topped with a traditional Parmesan sauce.  Add shrimp 7.95 add chicken breast 6.95
  • Fresh Tomato Basil Penne
    14.95
    (*aka Hockey Pasta) a light fresh tomato basil sauce with Parmesan.

    add Italian Sausage and peas (*aka Country Creek Style) 5.00
    add Grilled Chicken 6.95 add shrimp 7.95 add artichokes 4.00 add Parmesan Crusted Chicken 6.95
    add Parmesan Crusted Chicken with fresh Mozzarella 7.95

  • Asian Vegetable Noodle Bowl
    12.95
    Stir fried bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, water chestnuts, scallions, ginger, garlic, udon noodles in a vegetable broth. Topped with diced tomatoes, a splash of soy sauce, cilantro & sesame seeds. Add tofu 5.95 add chicken 6.95 add white meat chicken add shrimp 7.95
  • Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Breast
    19.95
    with a homemade teriyaki sauce, rice and green beans.
  • Chicken Carbonara
    22.95
    Ancho rubbed chicken, bacon, roasted garlic cream sauce, mushrooms, peas, sundried tomatoes, asiago cheese, rosemary & a touch of parsley over a bed of angel hair pasta. Substitute shrimp 3.00
  • Chicken Artichoke
    18.95
    Chicken stir-fried with green beans, artichokes and wild mushrooms in a subtle sherry cream sauce then topped with white rice. Add white meat 3.00 Sub tofu N/C
  • Orange Sesame Chicken
    21.95
    flash fried and tossed with orange zest, in a traditional light orange sauce with white rice
  • JAMBALAYA
    21.95
    A Cajun classic of Andouille and chicken, slow simmered with peppers and spices. Add Shrimp 5.95
  • VEGETABLE JAMBALAYA
    18.95
    new spin on a classic of a slow simmered holy trinity with carrots and a vegetable stock thickened with corn starch. (Vegan, Gluten Free) add the Beyond Sausage 5.00
  • CHICKEN AND SHRIMP WITH DIRTY RICE
    24.95
    A great item, lightly dusted and blackened chicken breast and shrimp rested on a mound of dirty rice and a Jim Beam Sugar cane glaze
  • BLACKENED REDFISH & RED BEANS AND RICE
    25.95
    served to delight your red bean craving

Sandwiches

Your choice fries or Caesar salad with our sandwiches, or a Bluegrass salad for an additional dollar. Onion Rings 2.50 extra – Add Real Smoked Bacon 2.50 – Add Cheese (American, Gruyere, Cheddar), Jalapeños, or Avocado 1.50

  • BBQ Corned Beef Brisket Sandwich
    15.95
    beef brisket corned, dry rubbed and then hickory smoked for 12 hours, with a touch of sliced red onions and little BBQ sauce
  • BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
    14.95
    dry rubbed, slow smoked for 12 hours, pulled & topped with our homemade BBQ sauce, red onions and a whole lot a love
  • Chicken Breast Rosemary Sandwich
    14.95
    marinated in olive oil, fresh rosemary & garlic, green onion mayo on the side.
  • Crusty Blue BBQ Burger
    17.95
    1/2-pound certified Angus beef burger, blue cheese crusted, topped with our own BBQ sauce, and a crispy onion haystack.  *sub a Beyond Burger for an extra dollar…
  • Giant Burger (as in HPHS)
    23.95
    ½ pound certified Angus beef burger dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickle & onion
  • Bluegrass Burger
    15.95
    1/2-pound certified Angus beef burger dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickle & onion
  • Mushroom Broil
    13.95
    domestic and wild mushrooms set atop grilled crusty Italian bread with melted Gruyere cheese.
  • The Beyond Burger
    15.95
    with sautéed jalapeno, onion, mushroom, corn and a light shmear of stone ground mustard
  • Skirt Steak Sandwich
    17.95
    served open face on garlic bread and grilled to perfection, with bbq sauce and grilled onions

Children’s Menu

8.95

  • Chicken Tenders and French Fries
  • Fish Fry and French Fries
  • Penne Marinara
  • Fettucine Alfredo
  • Fried Shrimp and French Fries
  • Half Slab Ribs (11.95)

Desserts

  • Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding
    8.95
    Homemade with a cayenne Jim Beam whisky sauce to share 8.95 or taster size 5.95
  • Ice Box Pie
    8.95
    A fresh home-made caramel, toasted pecans, caramel cream, shaved chocolate in a graham cracker crust 8.95 or taster size 4.95
  • Sweet Potato Pecan Pie
    8.95
    Homemade with a fresh crust, topped with candied pecans. 8.95 Taster 4.95  (This is a puh-KAHN pie, a PEE Can is what you take to the tent when it is raining outside
  • The Ultimate Two Bites
    2.95
    Homemade Chocolate chip cookies (2) Ghirardelli chocolate chip brownie

*The Illinois Department of Public Health advises that eating raw or Undercooked meat, poultry, eggs or seafood poses a health risk to everyone, but especially to the elderly, children under age four, pregnant women and other highly susceptible individuals with compromised immune systems. Thorough cooking of animal food reduces the risk of illness. For further information, contact your physician or public health department

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1636 Old Deerfield Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035

1-847-831-0595

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Hours

Monday – Closed
Lunch: Tue to Fri, 11:30am – 1pm
Dinner: Tue to Fri, 5:00pm – 7:30pm
Friday & Saturday: 5pm – 8pm
Sunday: 4pm – 7:30pm

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