Full Menu
Lunch and Dinner
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Thanksgiving On A BunToasted ciabatta bun, served with cranberry, stuffing and mayonnaise. Served with cottage chips, cornichons and gravy on the side.18.95
The Digital Chopped Salad Bar
Believe it or not there's 9,986,548,936 possible combinations!
Why I Re-Invented The Salad Bar by R.J. GruntCustomize your own salad with a choice of greens, grains, protein and dressing. Choose up to 10 Salad Bar ingredients!17.95
Sandwiches
all burgers are char-broiled
HamburgerBeef patty served on a sesame bun. Served with cottage fries and a pickle.17.95
CheeseburgerBeef patty with your choice of American, Swiss, mozzarella, provolone, cheddar, pepper jack or bleu cheese served on a sesame bun. Served with cottage fries and a pickle.17.95
GruntburgerBeef patty topped with bleu cheese dressing and fried onions on a toasted sesame bun. Served with cottage fries and a pickle.17.95
Bacon CheddarburgerBeef patty topped with two strips of bacon and cheddar cheese on a toasted sesame bun. Served with cottage fries and a pickle.17.95
Turkey BurgerTurkey burger patty topped with tomato, lettuce, Swiss cheese and mayonnaise on a toasted sesame bun. Served with cottage fries and a pickle.17.95
Patty MeltBeef patty topped with American cheese and grilled onions. Served on toasted light rye bread with cottage fries.17.95
Veggie BurgerVeggie patty topped with pepper jack cheese, lettuce and tomato on a toasted honey and wheat oat bun. Served with a side of salsa and cottage chips.14.95
Mr. ChickenSliced marinated chicken breast topped with provolone cheese and sautéed peppers. Served on toasted Italian garlic bread with cottage fries.15.95
Improved & New Tuna MeltHomemade tuna salad topped with tomato and a slice of melted cheddar cheese served on Challah bread. Served with cottage fries and pickles.14.95
Grilled CheeseCheddar cheese and Swiss cheese griddled on toasted Challah bread. Served with cottage fries and pickles.10.95
French Dip EnigmaShaved roast beef tossed in beef au jus served on toasted Italian garlic bread. Served with a side of beef au jus, horseradish mayo, fried onions, and cottage fries.17.95
Triple Decker Turkey ClubTurkey, bacon, lettuce, sliced tomato and mayonnaise served on toasted brioche bread. Served with cottage fries and pickles.17.95
Grunt's BLTApplewood smoked bacon, beefsteak tomato, crisp lettuce, and mayonnaise on toasted brioche bread. Served with cottage fries and pickles.17.95
All American Chicken Wraps, Baskets & Others
Chicken TendersChicken tenders dipped in beer batter and deep fried. Served with cottage fries, BBQ sauce and ranch dressing.17.95
R.J.'s Wings8 wings fried and tossed in your choice of buffalo, spicy buffalo or BBQ sauce. Served with ranch or blue cheese and celery.16.95
California WrapFried chicken breast, chopped bacon, lettuce, tomato, sliced avocado, cheddar cheese and ranch dressing rolled in a flour tortilla. Served with cottage fries and pickles.17.95
Santa Fe WrapGrilled Al Pastor marinated chicken breast rolled in a flour tortilla with pico de gallo, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, guacamole and chipotle mayo. Served with cottage fries and a side of salsa.17.95
Buffalo WrapFried chicken breast tossed in buffalo sauce and rolled in a flour tortilla with bleu cheese dressing, lettuce and tomato. Served with cottage fries.17.95
Soup
French Onion SoupHomemade onion soup covered with crunchy croutons & melted cheeses.8.50
R.J.'s Famous ChiliTraditional pork and beef chili. Served with raw white onions, cheddar cheese and oyster crackers. Honored as Chicago's Best Chili in 1979!7.95
Vegetarian ChiliBean-based veggie chili served with oyster crackers.7.95
Appetizers
Better late than never! Amiright?
Pickle FriesVienna pickles dipped in panko batter and deep fried to a golden brown. Served in a basket with a side of ranch.9.50
Nachos NirvanaTortilla chips topped with chili, refried beans, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, melted pepper jack and cheddar cheese. Served with sides of salsa and sour cream.14.50
Buffalo NachosTortilla chips topped with melted pepper jack and cheddar cheese, buffalo sauce, chopped fried chicken breast tossed in buffalo sauce and drizzled with ranch dressing. Topped with shredded lettuce and diced tomato.15.50
Potato SkinsFried potato skins served with a side of salsa and a bacon-sour cream dip.10.95
R.J. Style Entrees
Baby Back RibsGrilled pork ribs with BBQ sauce. Served with french fries and a side of coleslaw.27.95
Fish & ChipsThree pieces of beer-battered fried Icelandic Cod. Served over a bed of cottage fries with sides of tartar sauce and cocktail sauce.18.95
Chicken FajitasChicken is seasoned, grilled and sliced. Served with sautéed peppers and onions. Served with red rice, guacamole, salsa and tortillas.21.95
Maple Glazed SalmonGrilled salmon brushed with maple-dijon glaze. Served with asparagus.23.95
Sides
Cottage FriesR.J. Grunts housemade chips.4.50
French Fries5.50
Sweet Potato FriesShoestring sweet potato fries.6.50
Merkts Cheddar Cheese SauceA side of famous Merkt's Cheddar Cheese.2.95
Cole SlawShredded cabbage and carrots topped with our homemade coleslaw dressing.3.95
Mac & CheeseMacaroni noodles with American cheese.6.95
*These items are cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellsh, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. | As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.
Brunch
Download Brunch MenuWeekend Brunch
Bacon & Egg SandwichChallah bread sandwich with American cheese, scrambled eggs and bacon.13.95
3 Egg BreakfastGuest's choice of eggs with either bacon or chicken sausage, toast and hash browns.13.95
Ham & Cheese Omelette GFHam and American cheese folded into an omelette. Served with hash browns.12.95
Spinach and Feta OmeletteFeta cheese and spinach folded into an omelette (egg whites only, +$1). Served with hash browns.12.95
Thick-Cut Challah French ToastClassic french toast griddled until golden. Served with maple syrup and whipped butter.13.95
Breakfast Burrito GrandeWarm flour tortilla filled with eggs, bacon, American cheese and pico de gallo. Served with hash browns.13.95
Build Your Own OmeletteYou create it, we make it! Choose up to 5 toppings.12.95
Pancake Breakfast SandwichA delicious breakfast sandwich using 2 buttermilk pancakes as the bread with scrambled eggs, American cheese and bacon in between. Served with maple syrup and hash browns.14.95
Belgian WafflesMini Belgian waffles topped with powdered sugar and mixed berries. Served with maple syrup and whipped butter on the side.12.95
Brunch Sides
Grunts Bacon GF4 pieces of bacon.4.50
Chicken Sausage4 pieces of chicken sausage.4.50
ToastChoice english muffin, rye bread, sliced wheat, sliced challah, or sliced gluten free bread (+$1.50). Served with whipped butter.3.50
Hash Browns4.50
Cheesy Buffalo Hash BrownsHash browns topped with buffalo sauce, cheddar and pepper jack cheese and pico de gallo.6.50
Please advise the restaurant of any dietary restrictions and allergies when dining in or placing a carry out order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. All items are subject to availability. | As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.
Dessert
Download Dessert MenuFrom The Fountain
The Black CowClassic Root Beer float with vanilla ice cream.9
Hot Fudge SundaeVanilla ice cream topped with hot fudge, whipped cream and a cherry on top!Small 6.50Large 8
Giant Malts & ShakesChoose from chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, pineapple, coconut, banana, raspberry, oreo, caramel, peanut butter, coffee, or dreamsicle or mix up to two flavors! Topped with whipped cream.8.95
Healthy Malts & ShakesMade with low-fat yogurt and skim milk. Choose from chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, pineapple, coconut, banana, raspberry, oreo, caramel, peanut butter, coffee, or dreamsicle or mix up to two flavors! Topped with whipped cream.8.95
Cookie In A BowlA giant chocolate chip cookie right out of the oven, topped with vanilla ice cream & hot fudge.Half 6.50Full 11
Cookie In A Bowl: The SequelA giant cinnamon sugar cookie right out of the oven, topped with vanilla ice cream & gooey caramel sauce.Half 6.50Full 11
As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.
Drinks
Download Drinks MenuClassic Cocktails
East SideBeefeater London Dry Gin, Cucumber, Mint, Lime10
Dry Gin MartiniBeefeater London Dry Gin, Reserva Blanco Vermouth, Orange Bitters10
Dirty Vodka MartiniBasic Vodka, Extra Dry Vermouth, Olive Brine10
CosmopolitanBasic Vodka, Combier Liqueur D'orange, Lime, Cranberry10
Hanky PankyBeefeater London Dry Gin, Fernet Branca, Rosso Vermouth10
Amaretto SourAmaretto Lazzaroni, Lemon, Lime10
Old FashionedOld Forester 100 Bourbon, Sugar, Bitters10
Gold RushOld Forester 100 Bourbon, Lemon, Honey10
NegroniBeefeater London Dry Gin, Campari, Rosso Vermouth10
MargaritaOlmeca Altos Plata Tequila, Combier Liqueur D'orange, Lime10
Cuban DaquiriDon Pancho 4 year rum, lime juice, cane syrup10
Beverages
Grunts GrindsWe grind our own blend of the highest end arabica coffee & also we filter the water to keep it from tasting crappy.2.75
Soda, Pop & Soda Popcoke, diet coke, sprite, perrier3.25
H2OA.K.A. bottled water2
Sprecher's Award-Winning Root Beer6.50
Please advise the restaurant of any dietary restrictions and allergies when dining in or placing a carry out order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. All items are subject to availability. | As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.
Happy Hour
Download Happy Hour MenuClassic Cocktails
East SideBeefeater London Dry Gin, Cucumber, Mint, Lime5
Dry Gin MartiniBeefeater London Dry Gin, Reserva Blanco Vermouth, Orange Bitters5
Dirty Vodka MartiniBasic Vodka, Extra Dry Vermouth, Olive Brine5
CosmopolitanBasic Vodka, Combier Liqueur D'orange, Lime, Cranberry5
Hanky PankyBeefeater London Dry Gin, Fernet Branca, Rosso Vermouth5
NegroniBeefeater London Dry Gin, Campari, Rosso Vermouth5
Amaretto SourAmaretto Lazzaroni, Lemon, Lime5
Old FashionedOld Forester 100 Bourbon, Sugar, Bitters5
Gold RushOld Forester 100 Bourbon, Lemon, Honey5
Cuban DaiquiriDon Pancho 8 Year Panama Rum, Simple Syrup, and Lime Juice5
MargaritaOlmeca Altos Plata Tequila, Combier Liqueur D'orange, Lime5
As a way to offset rising costs, we have added a 3.5% surcharge to all checks. You may request to have this taken off your check should you choose.
The Original Lettuce Entertain You Creation
R.J. Grunts is the original Lettuce Entertain You creation, located in the heart of Lincoln Park just steps from the zoo. We cater to the neurotic compensation of eating with our all-American menu that includes the tastiest burgers in town and hand-spun shakes and malts. That funky lifestyle of the ’70s is still exuded in our style, décor and music.
Open on earth June 10th 1971 A.D. 11:31 AM
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