Chef Sarah Stegner joins husband Rohit Nambiar & fellow chef George Bumbaris in creating 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.
"Prairie Grass Cafe is a place my parents and I can both enjoy. I love it for their commitment to local, sustainable, organic produce and meats, and my parents enjoy that there's fish, there's steak, and nothing too 'crazy' on the menu. This is the perfect blend of city-ingenuity in the North burbs. I wish there were more places like it."
Dined on 6/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"The food here is great, but if you expect to be able to converse you must have a booth around the edge of the room, not a table in the center. It is LOUD in the room!"
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"My wife and I loved the service here. We loved that a lot of food was locally sourced. We loved the decor. I wish we could have loved the food. It was just OK.
My steak was cooked to perfection - just the way I like it - but it had no flavor. Even the sauce was barely detectable. I appreciate subtle flavors as much as anyone, but these flavors just left me wishing I could taste them more clearly. My wife's fish was the same - good, but not great.
For the amount of money I was charged, I expected GREAT food and GREAT service. I only got great service and decent food. Wildfire's service is almost as good, the food is certainly better, and the prices are somewhat lower than Prairie Grass."
Dined on 5/16/2013
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"Great table, great food, good service. A bit noisy, but some folks like that. We could still converse, so it wasn't too bad. Food was very good without be pretentious or stuffy. My guests have eaten at the best and were pleased with their dinner. Thank you for a nice evening."
Dined on 5/28/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Unfortunately, We went to Prairie Grass on their Hamburger Night. We had reservations for 7pm. When we arrived the place was packed with people waiting everywhere. They seated everyone else first, and we were the very last party to be seated. The place was very noisy, and the food was ok. I have been to Prairie Grass several times, and my advice would be to ask if it's hamburger night, or any other special night for that matter. If they are having a special event, book elsewhere."
Dined on 4/24/2013
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"We dine here frequently and are never disappointed. The skirt steak is outstanding and was cooked to perfection. Everyone was happy with dinner. Love the bread and butter!!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: great for lunch, kid-friendly
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"One of the few places you can find locally sourced food in a restaurant. Everyone in our party thoroughly enjoyed their entree. The service was great. I love the decor. I wish they could have an area for outdoor dining but it's located in an office building. We had an early reservation (5:30 - because that was all that was available) and half of the tables were families with small children. By the time we left, though, it was mostly all adults. For the quality of the food, the prices are reasonable. We'll be going back - with the kids this time!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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"I heartily recommend the burger. Though the description sounds plain the taste is not! Simple, yet VERY flavorful. Not being a fan of blue cheese I substituted cheddar. It's a great choice for people who are dieting but still want to enjoy a good meal away from home. The burger is generously sized but with no bun and two large potato wedges it is a satisfying treat without the guilt."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"Our dinner was for a special event, the retirement of our friend. The service and the food was excellent!!! we loved the beet salad so much we ordered a second to share. we also enjoyed the flatbread appetizer . We will for sure be back to try other items on the menu. Going to Prairie Grass to celebrate this retirement made this occasion very special. Thank you for serving such high quality food. The desserts were wonderful, I had a piece of pie and it was the best pie crust I have ever had, I have been trying to make a pie crust like this for years!"
Dined on 04/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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"Food was excellent. Original and very tasty! Service was unobstruvive and effecient. Found the wine list rather limited and a little overpriced. Not an every week place to dine but great for a special event."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"Interesting menu, great coffee and fresh food presentation was very pleasing. Fun kid choices. Loved the skirt steak and benedicts for brunch. If you bring you kids make sure to order a combo plate and try the carmelized bananas - yummy!"
Dined on 03/24/2013
2002
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly
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"Our family always enjoys eating here. Menu has great variety so everyone can find something. Well prepared dishes using fresh products. Service is attentive. Prices are fair."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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"PGS really needs to make sure that the water glasses they put out on the table are clean. I found myself drinking from a water glass that had lipstick stains around the rim and I was using a straw as I always do so I know those stains were not from me. Our server, Pearl, was most apologetic and replaced it immediately."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2006
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"Very nice selection of foods. I like that the restaurant is socially and health conscious. Seems out of place set in a corporate court with a prairie/natural foods philosophy, but I'm glad I found out about it."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic
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"Price for quality of food is below average.Although generally good tasety and prooper temperature,way toi expensive for it.Nothing special for a crowded NorthShore restaurant.Not worth it.Wine tii costly also.Good menu variety however."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2008
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"This is one of my favorite restaurants. I have never had anything that I didn't think tasted amazing. delicious appetizers to choose This visit we had several items from the special menu-flatbread appetizer, Farmer's salad, dover sole-all delicious.My daughter beef requested a well-done filet. It was cooked perfectly and very tasty. Some restaurants cannot cook a good well-done piece of beef, but this restaurant can. There is a half roasted chicken dish which I have had before. It is fantastic. My only issues were the specialty cocktails which we did not enjoy. Also, the waiter was a little pushy about what he wanted us to order."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"We like Prairie Grass for it's extensive menu. There's something for everyone and the food is always delicious and well prepared. Great place to take families, picky eaters or guests whose food preference aren't known. Don't forget a piece of their famous homemade pie for dessert!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"I had an outstanding meal of Quail, apple slaw, and sweet potato that was a special; wish it was on the menu ALL the time. My salad was excellent too. My husband loved his Tilapia. I will return to eat there again. The wait staff was professional and friendly. It was Valentines day so they were quick to serve. I loved that bread was on the table immediately. They have a wonderful dessert that easily serves two and must be ordered early called Sticky Toffee date cake."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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