5 E Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60506 (630) 340-4980
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    • Dinner

    Steaks

    Reserve steaks feature top quality, sustainably raised heritage black Angus beef by Linz. 

    All steaks served with demi-glace and marrow-smashed potatoes. 



      

    Filet Mignon, 8 oz, 54.95
    New York Strip, 14 oz, 54.95
    Bone-In Ribeye, 16 oz, 57.95

       

    Manhattan Center Strip, 8 oz, 45.95
    Dry- Aged New York Strip, 14 oz, 69.95
    Dry-Aged Bone-In Ribeye, 16 oz, 66.95


    Starters to Share

    • Marinated Olives 7.95

      gaeta, picholine, castelvetrano

    • Island Burrata & Tomato Confit 16.95

      roasted garlic, toasted country bread

    • Little Gem Salad 12.95

      romaine, parmesan, pickled shallot, pepitas, egg, bacon

    • French Onion Soup 10.95

      gruyere, herbed crouton

    • Crab Cake 21.95

      jumbo lump crab meat, green goddess aioli, lime, garlic

    • Meatballs 13.95

      red chili coconut sauce, almond cilantro lime

    • Double Fried Jerk Chicken Wings 13.95

      mango habenero sauce

    Entrées

    • Crab Spaghetti 38.95

      white wine, shallots, garlic, chili, parmigiana reggiano

    • Seared Salmon 31.95

      blackened or glaze, dill yogurt, cucumber

    • Short Rib 42.95

      brussels sprouts, bone marrow bread crumbs, rosemary, thyme jus

    • Roasted Half Chicken 26.95

      sweet potatoes, roasted cauliflower, pecans

    • Bone-In Heritage Pork Chop 36.95

      roasted parsnips, apple, brown butter sauce

    • Flounder Almondine 28.95

      green beans, butternut squash

    • Mushroom Ricotta Pasta 26.95

      seasonal mushrooms, mushroom jus, ricotta salata, torchio pasta

    Sides

    • House Cut Fries with Garlic Aioli 6.95

    • Brussels Sprouts 9.95

    • Sautéed Mushrooms 9.95

    • Macaroni & Cheese 9.95

    • Marrow Smashed Potatoes 9.95

    Just For Kids

    Age 12 & Under - $12

    • Pasta

      choice of red sauce or butter topped with parmesan cheese

    • Chicken Fingers

      served with house made ranch & fries

    • Soda, Lemonade or Milk

    Menu & Prices Subject to Change

    Brunch 


    Brunch Menu

    Starters

    • Marinated Olives 7.95

      Gaete, Picholine, Castelvetrano

    • Island Burrata & Tomato Confit 16.95

      Roasted Garlic, Toasted Country Bread

    • Little Gem Salad 12.95

      Romaine, Parmesan, Pickled Shallot, Pepitas, Bacon, Egg

    • Crab Cake 21.95

      Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, Green Goddess Aioli, Lime, Garlic

    • French Onion Soup $10.95

      Gruyere, Herbed Crouton

    • Oven Roasted Slagel Beef Meatballs 13.95

      Red Chili Coconut Sauce, Almond, Cilantro, Lime

    • Double Fried Jerk Chicken Wings 13.95

      Mango Habenero Sauce

    Brunchy

    • Avocado Toast 13.95

      Pink Grapefruit, Goat Cheese, Arugula, Chickpeas

    • Breakfast Burrito 15.95

      Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, White Cheddar, Salsa, Breakfast Potatoes

    • Brunch Classic 14.95

      Eggs Your Way, Ham or Bacon, Breakfast Potatoes, Toast

    • Bourbon French Toast 13.95

      Cinnamon Sugar, Maple Syrup

    • Eggs Benedict 16.95

      English Muffin, Poached Egg, Ham, Hollandaise, Breakfast Potatoes

      Add Avocado $4

    • Bagel Sammie 14.95

      Smoked Salmon, Avocado, Tomato, Horseradish Cream Cheese - Add Fried Egg (2)

    Lunchy

    • Arugula & Little Gem Salad 14.95

      Cucumber, Fennel, Pepitas, Lemon Vinaigrette With Choice of Salmon or Steak (10)

    • Falafel Sandwich 14.95

      Pea Puree, Arugula, Tahini Sauce, Frites

    • Croque-Monsieur 15.95

      Grilled Gooey Gruyere & Ham Sandwich, Frites. Make It a “Madame” and Add an Egg (2)

    • The Social Smash Burger 18.95

      8 oz, Gruyere, Fried Onions, Housemade Pickles, Frites

    • Mushroom Ricotta Cavatelli 20.95

      Seasonal Mushrooms, Mushroom Jus, Ricotta Salata

    Steaks

    Served with demi glace and potatoes. Ask for the reserve list if you want something more... Add Béarnaise sauce (2)

    • Filet Mignon 54.95

      8 oz

    • New York Strip 54.95

      14 oz

    • Bone- In Ribeye 57.95

      16oz

    • Manhattan Center Strip 45.95

      8 oz

    • Dry-Aged New York Strip 69.95

      14oz

    • Dry-Aged Bone-In Ribeye 66.95

      16oz

    Sides

    • House Cut Fries with Garlic Aioli 6.95

    • Brussels Sprouts 9.95

    • Sautéed Mushrooms 9.95

    • Mac & Cheese 9.95

    • Catalpa Bacon 5.95

    • Breakfast or Smashed Potatoes 7.95

      top it with béarnaise for $2

    Just For Kids

    • French Toast or Scrambled Eggs 12

      With Breakfast Potatoes & Chocolate Milk or Soda

    Menu & Prices Subject to Change

    Beverages

    Cocktails

    • Clockwork Orange 14

      Bourbon, Rooibos, Bitters, Orange Swath

    • Regina George 15

      Jalapeno Infused Blanco Tequila, Watermelon Juice, Orange Liqueur, Lime, Tajin

    • Aurora Borealis 14

      Gin, Creme de Cassis, Maraschino, Lemon, Glitter

    • Front Row Center 13

      Sparkling Wine, Gin, Peychaud's Bitters, Lemon

    • Galena Boulevardier 15

      Rye, Amaro, Sweet Vermouth, Aztec Chocolate Bitters

    • Lady of the Night 15

      White Rum, Jasmine, Green Tea, Mint, Lime

    • Health, Wealth & Happiness 13

      Dutch Chocolate Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Espresso

    Wines by The Glass

    • Sparkling

    • Los Monteros Cava, Spain 13

    • La Marca Prosecco, Italy 13

    • Gougenheim Sparkling Rose, Argentina 15

    • White

    • Seaglass Pinot Grigio, '20, CA 13

    • Louis Jadot Macon-Villages Burgundy, '20, France 15

    • Matua Sauvignon Blanc, '21, New Zealand 14

    • Chamisal Chardonnay Stainless, CA 15

    • Firesteed Riesling, '16, OR 14

    • Rose

    • Ferrari Carano Rose, '21,France 13

    • Red

    • Banshee Pinot Noir, '19, CA 15

    • Broadside Margarita Vineyard Merlot, CA 14

    • Rickshaw Cabernet Sauvignon '20, CA 13

    • Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon by Prisoner, '21, CA 15

    • Quilt Thread Count Red Blend, CA 15

    Beer

    • Drafts

      4 rotating brews on tap. Just ask!

    • Bottles & Cans

    • Bitburger, Pilsner, Germany, 12oz, 5% 8

    • Schlitz, Lager, IL, 12oz, 4% 6

    • Dovetail, Hellas Lager, IL 16oz, 4.5% 10

    • Alter Alterier Motive IPA 16oz, 7% 10

    • Weihenstephen, NA Wheat, Germany, 12oz 8

    For the Virgin

    • Poolside Hibiscus Citrus Soda 5.5

      Local Craft Soda by Sunset soda Co, Geneva, IL

    • Understudy 8

      Wild Black Cherry Juice, Lime, Soda

    • Baby Mule 8

      Ginger Beer, Lime Juice

    • Blackened Lemonade 8

      Activated Charcoal, Lemon, Maple Syrup

    Cocktails

    Our scratch kitchen driven cocktails change continue to evolve based on the week and season.
    Those listed here are some of our classics.

    Cocktail Collection

    • Clockwork Orange 14

      bourbon, rooibos, bitters, orange swath, nostalgia

    • Regina George 15

      jalapeno infused blanco tequila, watermelon juice, orange liqueur, lime, tajin

    • Aurora Borealis 14

      gin, creme de cassis, maraschino, lemon, glitter

    • Front Row Center 13

      sparkling wine, gin, peychaud's bitters, lemon

    • Galena Boulevardier 15

      rye, amaro, sweet vermouth, aztec chocolate bitters

    • Lady of the Night 15

      white rum, jasmine, green tea, mint, lime

    • Health, Wealth & Happiness 13

      chocolate vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso

    For the Virgin

    • Poolside Hibiscus Citrus Soda 5.50

      local craft soda by sunset soda co. geneva, IL

    • Understudy 8

      wild black cherry juice, lime, soda

    • Baby Mule 8

      Ginger beer, lime

    • Blackened Lemonade 8

      Activated charcoal, lemon juice, maple syrup

    Wines

    Wines by The Glass

    Sparkling

    • Los Monteros Cava, Spain 13

    • La Marca Prosecco, Italy 13

    • Gougenheim Sparkling Rosé, Argentina 15

    White

    • Seaglass Pinot Grigio '20 CA 13

    • Harken Chardonnay '20, CA 13

    • Matua Sauvignon Blanc '21, New Zealand 14

    • Chamisal Chardonnay Stainless, CA 15

    • Firesteed Riesling '16, OR 14

    Rose

    • Ferrari Carano Rose, '21, CA 13

    Red

    • Banshee Pinot Noir, '19, CA 15

    • Broadside Margarita Vineyard Merlot, CA 14

    • Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon by Prisoner '21, CA 15

    • Rickshaw Cabernet Sauvignon, CA 13

    • Quilt Thread Count Red Blend, CA 15

    Wines by The Bottle

    Sparkling

    • Los Monteros Cava, Spain 40

    • La Marca Prosecco, Italy 40

    • Gougenheim Sparkling Rose, Argentina 50

    • Dom Perignon Champagne "10, France 252

    White

    • Seaglass Pinot Grigio '20, CA 46

    • Harken Chardonnay '20, CA, 46

    • Matua Sauvignon Blanc '21, New Zealand 38

    • Chamisal Chardonnay Stainless, CA 60

    • Rombauer Chardonnay '20, CA 96

    • Firesteed Riesling, OR 44

    Rose

    • Ferrari Carano Rose, '21, France 46

    Red

    • Antinori Peppoli Chianti Classico '20, Italy 65

    • Banshee Pinot Noir, '19, CA 58

    • Chateau Pesquie Rouge Rhone, '20 France 49

    • Broadside Margarita Vineyard Merlot, CA 50

    • Michele Chiarlo Tortoniano Barolo '19, Italy 96

    • Michael David Winery Petite Petit Sirah, CA 51

    • Marques de Riscal Rioja Reserva '18, Spain 58

    • Rickshaw Cabernet Sauvignon '20, CA 44

    • Stags' Leap Petite Sirah '19, CA 81

    • Quilt Thread Count Red Blend, CA 65

    • The Prisoner Red Blend '21, CA 90

    • Joel Gott 815 Cabernet Sauvignon '19, CA 46

    • Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon by Prisoner '21, CA 65

    • Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon '20, CA 142

    Beer

    Drafts

    4 rotating brews on tap. Just ask!

    • 4 rotating brews on tap. Just ask!

    Bottles & Cans

    • Bitburger, Pilsner, Germany 8

      12 oz, 5%

    • Schlitz, lager, IL 6

      12 oz, 4%

    • Dovetail, Hellas Lager, IL 10

      16 oz, 4.5%

    • Alter Brewing Company, Alterior Motive, IPA 10

      16oz, 7%

    • Weihenstephen, NA Wheat, Germany 8

      12 oz n/a

    Desserts

    • Panna Cotta 7.95

      made in house with love

    • Arnie's Chocolate Velvet Cake 11.95

      raspberry sauce

    • Pecan Streusel Carrot Cake 11.95

      cream cheese filing, chai sauce

    • Sour Cream Cheesecake 12.95

      cherries jubilee

    Ice Cream Social

    • Ice Cream or Sorbet

      chef's whim, please inquire 4.95

    Dessert Cocktails

    • Health, Wealth & Happiness 10

      dutch chocolate vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso

    Coffee & Hot Tea

    • Sparrow Coffee Stolp Island Social Blend

    • Sparrow Espresso Stolp Island Social Blend

      espresso, cappuccino. latte, macchiato

    • Selection of Steven Smith Teas

    Dessert Wine

    • Quinta do Noval Tawny Port 10 Year Old 14

    • Quinta do Infantado Ruby Port 10

    • Dow's Vintage Port, 2017 26

    • El Maestro Sierra, Pedro Ximenez Sherry 13

    Cognac

    • Maison Rouge VSOP 9

    • Hennessy VSOP 12

    • Hennessy XO 29

    • Chateau de Maniban VSOP Bas-Armagnac 16

    Brandy

    • Aveleda Adega Velha 12 Year Old 14

    • Lecompte Calvados 12 Year Old 23

    Cordials

    • Lairds Applejack 10

    • Averna Amaro 12

    • Green Chartreuse 15

    • Frangelico 10

    • Gran Marnier 14

    • Kahlua 11

    • Baileys 12

    • Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur 9

    • Fernet Branca 12

    • Absinthe 12

    • Sambuca White 12

    • Benedictine 13

    • Amaretto Disaronno 12

    • Godiva Chocolate Liqueur 10

    • St. Elder 8

    • St. Germaine 12

    Meal is served buffet style. 

    Breakfast Buffet

    Minimum 30 guests

    • Sliced Seasonal Fresh Fruit Platter

    • Muffins & Danish with House Made Jam & Butter

    • Cheesy-Scrambled Eggs

    • Applewood Smoked Bacon or Country Ham

    • Breakfast Potatoes

    • French Toast with Vermont Maple Syrup

    • Coffee & Tea

    Brunch Buffet

    Minimum 30 guests

    • Muffins, Danish, Croissants with House Made Jam & Butter

    • Sliced Seasonal Fresh Fruit Platter

    • Avocado Toast

      Toasted Multigrain Bread, Tomato, Egg

    • Little Gem Salad

      Romaine, Parmesan, Pickled Shallot, Pepitas, Bacon, Egg

    • Quiche Lorraine

      Flaky Crust, Bacon, Onion, Gruyere

    • Applewood Smoked Bacon or Country Ham

    • Chef Debbie's Famous Fried Potatoes

    • Grilled Asparagus

    • Chicken & Mushroom Crepes

    • Seared Salmon with Lemon Caper Beurre Blanc

    • Coffee & Tea

    Enhancements

    • Whole Poached Salmon Platter

      Chopped Egg, Crispy Capers, Mined Red Onion, Crostini

    • Eggs Benedict

      Toasted English Muffin, Canadian Bacon, Poached Egg, Sauce Béarnaise

    • Omelet Station

      Onion, Peppers, Tomato, Ham, Bacon, Spinach, Feta, Cheddar, Swiss

    Host selects soup & one entree for the group 

    First Course

    • Soup du Jour

    Entree

    • Cobb Salad

      Tomato, Bacon, Hardboiled Egg, Avocado, Blue Cheese, Chicken served with Choice of Dressing

    • Little Gem Salad

      Creamy Dijon, Romaine, Parmesan, Pickled Shallot, Pepita, Egg, served with your Choice of Salmon or Chicken

    • Quiche Lorraine

      Gruyere Cheese, Bacon, Onion served with Side Salad

    • Chicken & Mushroom Crepes

      Topped with Bechamel Sauce served with Grilled Asparagus

    Dessert

    • Vanilla Ice Cream

    • Coffee, Tea & Soft Drinks

    Please select one salad & dessert in advance and feel free to allow your guests to order their choice of entree upon arrival.

    (for groups under 20, over 20 requires a food count 3 days prior) 


    Salad

    • Seasonal Mixed Green Salad

      Red Onion, Shaved Carrots, Red Wine Vinaigrette

    • Litte Gem Salad

      Creamy Dijon, Romaine, Parmesan, Pickled Shallots, Pepita, Egg

    Entrees

    • Chicken Piccata

      Sautéed Chicken, Lemon, Capers, Grilled Asparagus

    • Seared Salmon

      Old Fashion Mustard Honey Glaze, Dill Yogurt, Cucumber Salad

    • Mushroom Pasta

      Seasonal Mushrooms, Mushroom Jus, Ricotta Salata

    Dessert

    • Chocolate Velvet Cake

    • Carrot Cake

    • Coffee, Tea & Soft Drinks

    Menu & Prices Subject to Change

    Host selects salad, entree & dessert.  If more than 1 entree selected counts are due 3 days prior. 

    Salad

    • Seasonal Mixed Green Salad

      Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onions, Shaved Carrot, Red Wine Vinaigrette

    • Little Gem Salad, Romaine

      Creamy Dijon, Romaine, Parmesan, Pickled Shallot, Pepita, Egg

    • Wedge Salad

      Iceberg Wedge, Crumbled Bleu Cheese, Bacon, Tomato, Bleu Cheese Dressing

    Entrees

    • Chicken Marsala

      Wild Mushrooms, Marsala Wine, Grilled Asparagus

    • Seared Salmon

      Old Fashioned Mustard Honey Glaze, Dill Yogurt, Cucumber Salad

    • Lamb Bolognese

      Red Wine, Ricotta Salata, Chitarra Pasta

    • Short Rib

      Brussel Sprouts, Bone Marrow Breadcrumbs, Rosemary, Thyme Jus

    • 8oz Filet Mignon

      Marrow Butter Potatoes, Red Wine Demi-Glace

    • 14oz New York Strip Steak

      Marrow Butter Potatoes, Red Wine Demi-Glace

    Dessert

    • Chocolate Velvet Cake

    • Pecan Streusel Carrot Cake

    • Vanilla Cheese Cake with Cherries Jubilee

    • Coffee & Tea

    Menu & Prices Subject to Change

    Your dinner will be served to the center of the table for all to share in 3 courses. 

    1st Course - (host chooses 3)

    • Seasonal Green Salad, Tomato, Cucumber, Shaved Carrot, Red Wine Vinaigrette

    • Little Gem Salad, Romaine, Creamy Dijon, Parmesan, Pickled Shallots, Pepita, Egg

    • Crispy Chickpeas, Lemon Zest, Smoked Paprika, Coriander

    • Meatballs, Red Chili Coconut Sauce, Almond, Cilantro, Lime

    • Island Burrata & Heirloom Tomato, Roasted Garlic, Toasted Country Bread

    • Deviled Eggs, Tarragon, Pickled Shallots

    Entrees (host chooses 2)

    • Seared Salmon, Mustard Honey Glazed, Dill Yogurt, Cucumber Salad

    • Roasted Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, Roasted Cauliflower, Pecans

    • Mushroom Pasta, Seasonal Mushrooms, Mushroom Jus, Ricotta Salata

    • Lamb Bolognese, Ricotta Salata, Red Wine, Chitarra Pasta

    • New York Strip House Steak, Demi Glace, Bone Marrow Potatoes (uncharge)

    Dessert (host chooses 2)

    • Chocolate Velvet Cake

    • Carrot Cake

    • Panna Cotta

    • Ice Cream Sundae

    • Coffee & Tea

    Menu & Prices Subject to Change

    Minimum 30 guests 

    Buffet Includes

    • jalapeno Cheddar Corn Bread

    • Creamy Cole Slaw

    • Red Bliss Potato Salad

    • Mac & Cheese, Gruyere, Cheddar Herbed Breadcrumbs

    • Roasted Potato Wedges

    Entrees - Select Two

    • All Beef Hot Dogs

    • Hamburgers & Cheeseburgers

    • BBQ Baby Back Ribs

    • Blackened Salmon

    • Buttermilk Fried Chicken

    • Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast (BBQ available)

    Dessert

    • Assorted Cookies & Brownies

    • Soft Drinks

    Choice of 3 or 5 

    Cold

    • Gazpacho shoots

      your choice of seasonal preparation

    • Italian Bruschetta

      heirloom tomato, basil, balsamic reduction, pecorino romano

    • Salmon on Toast

      house-smoked salmon, dill cream cheese, mustard seed

    • Deviled Eggs

      dijon, pickled shallot, tarragon

    • Prosciutto wrapped Melon

      honey dew, cantaloupe, honey drizzle

    Hot

    • Mini Meatballs

      thai red curry coconut sauce, almond, cilantro, lime

    • Chicken or Veggie Skewers

      grilled and topped with teriyaki glaze

    • Stuffed Mushrooms

      with house-made chorizo, breadcrumb, lime

    • Crab Cakes

      jumbo lump crab meat, green goddess aioli

    • Beef Tenderloin Sliders

      horseradish cream, caramelized onions

    Choice of 3 appetizers & 2 stations 

    Choice of 5 appetizers & 2 stations 

    Choice of 5 appetizers & 3 stations 

    Stations

    • Cheese & Charcuterie Platter

      chef's selections of assorted meats & cheeses, sesame lavosh crackers, toast, pickles, mustard, nuts, house made jam

    • Crudite Platter

      a combination of fresh & roasted vegetables, buttermilk ranch dip, carrot tahini dip

    • Fresh Fruit Platter

      watermelon, cantaloupe, pineapple, honeydew, grapes, assorted berries, yogurt dipping sauce

    • Pasta Station

      mushroom pasta, lamb bolognese, chicken alfredo, assorted rolls & bread sticks

    • Tex-Mex Station

      ground beef, shredded chicken, beans, corn tortilla, nacho chips, guacamole, salsa, lettuce, tomato, cheese

    • Slider Station (selection of 2) all served with frites

      sliced beef tenderloin, creamy horseradish, lettuce, tomato - crispy buttermilk fried chicken, pickle, boom boom sauce - roasted portobello mushroom, tomato relish, goat cheese - smoked salmon, shaved red onion, crispy caper, egg, boursin cheese

    Open Bar

    We are happy to offer the group cocktails, beer & wine of your choosing which is then added to your final bill based on consumption

    Hourly Bar Packages (2 hour minimum)

    If you would like to know your full cost for the event ahead of time, we recommend selecting a bar package. Based on the option you choose, we charge a per person price to offer beverages based own the number of hours of your event.

    • Beer & Wine Package

      includes selection of 3 beers, house red, white & bubbly

    • House Brand Hourly Bar

      includes house brands spirits, selection of beer, house red, white & bubbly

    • Premium Brand Hourly Bar

      includes, premium spirits, selection of beer, red, white & bubbly

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