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    Bluegrass

    4.5 (624 reviews)
    Open 4:30 pm - 8:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Beyond Burger
    Anne Marie H.

    I brought my family here on a Friday night (yes, you should make reservations), and we all had a great time! The staff was very friendly; they made us feel right at home. Service was also great! I ordered the Beyond Burger with "sautéed jalapeno, onion, mushroom, corn, and a light shmear of stone-ground mustard". It tasted great, and the portion size was plentiful. The menu also offered other vegan options such as the Vegetable Jambalaya (which I didn't order because it's super spicy), and the Asian Vegetable Noodle Bowl (with tofu). I would like to come back to try the bowl for sure! The decor is interesting; it made me feel like I was in the 1980s... somewhere out of town. The low ceiling was the only thing I wasn't a fan of since it made me feel a little claustrophobic. All in all, it was a great experience!

    Gumbo shooter
    Robin H.

    Such a fun experience! Excellent server who explained everything beautifully. Wine selection limited but everyone found a drink they liked. Gumbo shooters are yummy and a nice small taste. Grouper was outstanding! Others in the party had shrimp and grits with andouille, and bbq platters. Inventive baked beans with brittle, and amazing potato wedges as sides. We split a trio of desserts. Raves all around. Casual boppy ambiance, loud but fun!

    Jason K.

    Quite possibly the best southern cuisine in the Midwest. They also have a great selection of spirts, wine and local brews. My favorite time to go to Bluegrass is around Mardi Gras. They go all out from decorations to beads to custom drinks and food items. Where else can you get a shot of gumbo! The staff is very friendly and they have a fun vibe. I highly recommend making a reservation because they do fill up fast.

    Shrimp & Grits
    Lisa C.

    Made a reservation before a show at Ravinia for three of us. Service was wonderful and everything we ordered was delicious. It's a cozy little spot and they were busy the whole time we were there. They knew we were going to the show so they got us in and out as quickly as we needed without rushing us. Would love to go back again!

    Louisiana Blackened Grouper
    Shahna R.

    We chose Bluegrass because we celebrated our 10th anniversary here and really enjoyed it, so why not celebrate our 25th anniversary at the same place? The story: We made a reservation in advance for 5:30pm, which was confirmed twice. We arrive a few minutes early and are seated right away. There are a few tables already seated and a couple at the bar. Pretty quiet. Lovely server named Jazmine takes our order and we're off to a good start. Jazmine delivers the drinks, our appetizer, and the bad news - the kitchen has "sold out" of the Tuesday Trio special (chicken, ribs, brisket) that my husband ordered 10 minutes ago because there is no more chicken. It's 5:30pm on a Tuesday and they've sold out of chicken. What?!? We need to know more and inquire. Apparently, the restaurant allows certain patrons to reserve the chicken special ahead of time and come in whenever they damn well please to receive their prize birds. Reluctantly, my husband reorders some other bbq plate that he wasn't excited about and we spent the rest of our meal watching customers come in and be served their Tuesday Trios with CHICKEN! Our server was great and clearly embarrassed that our order couldn't be fulfilled because the birds were reserved by regulars who are in the know about covert chicken deals. The FOH manager literally checked in on every table, specifically asking about the delicious chicken, and avoided us like the plague. We could have been annoyed, but the whole situation was so ridiculous that we could not stop laughing. The food is decent at Bluegrass. Solidly good, but no longer great like it used to be. The restaurant decor is super dated and has gotten a bit icky after 20 years in business. And truly, we just can't support your covert chicken reservation policy. Jazmine deserves 5 stars and we tipped her accordingly, but Bluegrass is a not a place we will ever dine again.

    Crawfish Etouffee
    Elanna M.

    Stopped in here for dinner on a Tuesday night and the place was busy! We only had to wait 15 minutes for a table, and the service was quite quick! The restaurant had a cute, fun bar area that you can sit at as well. They start you off with some warm bread and this amazing butter. We ordered the Mushroom Broil for an appetizer, which I thought was so tasty. The Gruyère cheese mixed with the mushrooms was so good. For dinner, my husband got the shrimp jambalaya and I got the crawfish etouffee. I had never had etouffee before, but as a crawfish lover I knew I had to try it, and I was not disappointed. It was so good! We can't wait to return to try more menus off their large menu!

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    We had the jambalaya sampler and the seafood salad, and both were spectacular. Definitely coming back for a full plate of jambalaya soon!

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    Ask the Community - Bluegrass

    How do people dress there?

    Casual...

    Does this restaurant have a party room that can be reserved? And if so, how many guests can it hold?

    Unfortunately not, we have one dining room and one patio. We can do lager parties at certain times pending the size of the group.

    Looks great but I'm allergic to seafood. Can these be made without?

    Sure, we always have a chef on the line.

    Are there gluten free options here?

    Yes but I would tell them that you are Gluten free when you order just to be on the safe side.

    Are there any vegan or vegetarian options here?

    Yes there are some vegetarian options

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    We went on a Saturday and this place was phenomenal. They had a special that included lobster,…read moreshrimp, snow crab legs, potato, and corn. We added sausage, crawfish, and blue crab. Started out with hush puppies and some fries. We went with the combo flavoring and medium spice. It was amazing. My son and I got all of this and split it. In hindsight we should have each gotten the special rather than the split. Our favorite was the lobster and if we both got the special we would have each gotten one. Shrimp were our 2nd favorite and the crab legs a close 3rd. The sausage was a great addition. It's a bit of work to get the food but well worth it. My first seafood boil and will definitely be back. They had quite a bit of fried food that also looked delicious. Awesome spot!

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    4.2(320 reviews)
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    We recently ordered delivery from Clucker's... it was phenomenal. I've eaten many many many…read morechickens in my day, and this was perfection. We ordered a whole bird with a side of roasted potatoes (Rosemary Reds) and greens beans - plus the mole and Clucker's style sauces - and the cornbread... we also added a side of Mac and Cheese. The chicken was perfectly moist with a solid rub that had a great smokiness and rosemary flavor. It paired BEAUTIFULLY with both sauces. The mole negro is a bit thicker than I'm used to, but is perfect for the chicken, it's most like a peanut sauce consistency. The Clucker's sauce, a play on a honey mustard, is closer to a chutney - spectacular. Potatoes were perfectly seasoned with some roasted onions, they weren't super crispy but I attribute that to delivery (they were still a 5/5). Green beans were nicely blanched and had a strong fresh garlic flavor. Mac and cheese is not baked and more gooey - I prefer that, although a lot of people (my wife included) prefer it baked. Cornbread was delightful, but I'd get the corn tortillas next time, especially with that mole. If I could rate this place above 5 stars, I would, and we had delivery! I can't speak to the ambiance. But when recently walked past there, it looks great inside and has a patio, and the food, just from looking at people's plates, was memorable. Do support this awesome establishment! Can't wait to have it again!

    Consistent quality time and time again. The food is a bit on the more expensive end but it is well…read moreworth it. My fiance and I always split a meal and are sure to add on the sweet potato fries. While living in the city, we try to find reasons to venture out to this location when we drive back from the northern suburbs. Sometimes it can take a minute for your food to come out, so we try to order ahead for pickup. They have some outdoor seating and a garage style window/door for the indoor dining during the warmer weather.

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    Johnnie Mae's Soul Food - Catfish,  Cajun Fries & Shrimp

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    Had the pleasure of coming to this wonderful place with my cousins. The food was incredible. It's a…read moresmall restaurant with incredible flavors. They will soon be expanding the space to include a bar and more tables. I am from California, so I look forward to see what they do to the place when I get back. I ordered the Etoufee Egg Rolls, Wings, and Jambalaya. My cousin ordered a burger, and his son ordered the Mac and cheese. OMG - the egg rolls were incredible. It came with a roumalade that I think they need to bottle up and sell. It's the kinda sauce you'd want to put on everything. I liked the texture and flavor of the wrap and omg the flavors tasted like they were wrapped in love. Chloe, the owner, told us that the jambalaya ones are even better. I was already ordering the jambalaya so I opted for the etouffee to get a wider variety of flavors. I ordered the wings with the lemon pepper and buffalo seasoning. The combo was a little salty, but good. That roumalade with it was bombacious! The jambalaya won my heart. It gave me the warm fuzzies because it felt like a beautiful story unfolded with every bite. So many flavors to take your tastebuds on an incredible journey. Love that the food is cooked in beef tallow. You can taste it in the fries. The crispiness and omg - I miss the days before people cooked with vegetable oil. Looking forward to the day when I can come back again. PS- please bottle up that roumalade and sell it!

    Ordered takeout here at Johnnie Mae's and I was very pleased…read more The Cajun shrimp PoBoy was delicious with the perfect balance of shrimp, bun, and toppings. I don't think I've ever had a better one. The 1/2 order of jambalaya also excellent and properly spiced. My grandson enjoyed his chicken strips and fries. I also liked my Cajun fries and Jamaican cola. I look forward to returning here again soon to try some other tasty options on their menu, including red beans and rice, collard greens, oxtail, etc. The owners were very nice and the food was ready for pickup right on time. I will be back.

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