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Appetizers

Shrimp Cocktail

Gulf shrimp served chilled with our tangy cocktail sauce
$15

Grilled Gulf Shrimp

Jumbo shrimp served with cocktail sauce
$19

Ahi Tuna

Sushi grade tuna, char crusted, grilled rare, wasabi sauce
$17

Coconut Shrimp

Large fried shrimp, with an orange mandarin sauce
$15

Garden Basket

Fried cauliflower, zucchini, mushrooms and onion rings
$14

Mozzarella Sticks

Lightly breaded cheese with marinara sauce
$13

Cheese Curds

Beer-battered white cheddar cheese curds
$13

Italian Beef Egg Rolls

Sliced beef, giardiniera and mozzarella rolls crisped to perfection. Served with Au Jus
$15

Chicken Wings

Hot and spicy, bone-in fried wings. Choice of dressing
$15

Breaded Mushrooms

Lightly breaded and served with ranch dressing
$13

Potato Skins

Chedder cheese, bacon, chives and sour cream
Half
$10
Full
$15

Onion Rings

Lightly breaded and fried
$12

French Onion Soup

With baked mozzarella cheese
$8

Steak & Chops

Entrées served with bread, dinner salad or bowl of soup and side

Filet Mignon

Ultimate cut of choice beef; tender and delicious
8 oz
$44
12 oz
$54

Filet Oscar

8 oz filet mignon with crab meat, asparagus and béarnaise sauce
$54

Surf & Turf

House specialty- 12 oz filet mignon and two 5 oz lobster tails
$74

Sirloin, 12 oz

A flavorful, thick and juicy cut of beef
$37

New York Strip Steak, 14 oz

Boneless and hand-trimmed, full of flavor
$44

Ribeye, 14 oz

A well marbleized Black Angus cut of beef
$44

Bone-in Ribeye, 20 oz

Black Angus ribeye cut, grilled to perfection
$51

Porterhouse

Bone-in for extra taste, Black Angus quality
32 oz
$64

Bone-In Pork Chops

Two bone-in pork chop grilled and served with applesauce
$28

Smoked Pork Chops

Two boneless pork chops, cherry wood smoked
$28

Chopped Steak (USDA Prime)

Angus ground beef with sautéed onions
$19

Steak Seasonings

Lawry’s Seasoning, Garlic Salt, Cajun Spice

Prime Rib:
Roasted Black Angus Beef

Our highest quality prime rib is cut-to-order and served with Au Jus (Prime rib subject to availability)
12 oz
$37
18 oz
$43
24 oz
$50

*We are not responsible for steaks ordered well done. 

Fresh Seafood

Entrées served with bread, dinner salad or bowl of soup and side

Twin Lobster Tails

Two 5 oz. cold-water lobster tails served with drawn butter
$46

Cold Water Lobster Tail

Large steamed succulent lobster tail with drawn butter. (Ask server for sizes)
MP

Cod Filet

Steamed Atlantic cod loin cut, served with drawn butter
$26

Red Atlantic Salmon Filet

Grilled Atlantic salmon farm-raised with a cool dill sauce
$29

Ahi Tuna

Sushi grade tuna char-crusted rare, with a wasabi sauce
$27

Snow Crab Legs

Large sweet snow crab, served with drawn butter
MP

Fried Shrimp

Large hand-breaded shrimp, choice of original or coconut
$26

Chicken & Ribs

Entrées served with bread, dinner salad or bowl of soup and side

Chicken Breast

Seasoned and grilled with a special blend of herbs and spices
$25

Chicken & Shrimp

Seasoned boneless breast of chicken and large grilled shrimp
$29

BBQ Ribs

Hickory smoked baby back pork ribs
Half Slab
$26
Full Slab
$32

BBQ Ribs & Chicken

Half slab of our BBQ ribs and a seasoned chicken breast
$29

BBQ Ribs & Shrimp

Half slab of our BBQ ribs and large breaded shrimp
$29

Grilled Kabobs

Entrées served with bread, dinner salad or bowl of soup and side

Chicken Kabob

Teriyaki marinated chicken and grilled vegetables
$29

Shish Kabob

Choice sirloin steak and grilled vegetables
$30

Shrimp Kabob

Large shrimp served with grilled vegetables
$34

Steak and Shrimp Kabob

Choice sirloin steak, large shrimp with grilled vegetables
$37

Enhance Your Entrée

• Fresh Minced Garlic $2 • Sautéed Onions $2
• Béarnaise Sauce $3 • Bleu Cheese Crumbles $3 • Sautéed Mushrooms $3 • Parmesan Peppercorn Butter $3
• Fried Shrimp $10 • Grilled Shrimp $11 • Lobster Tail (5oz) $19

Burgers & Sandwiches

Served with French fries

Backyard Burger

Grilled USDA Prime ground steak, choice of cheese
$16

Western Burger

Grilled USDA Prime ground steak, crisp bacon, melted cheddar with homemade BBQ sauce
$17

Bacon Cheddar Burger

Grilled USDA Prime ground steak, crisp bacon and melted aged cheddar
$17

Black & Bleu Burger

Grilled USDA Prime ground steak, cajun spices, topped with crumbled bleu cheese and bacon
$17

Jalapeño Pepper Jack Burger

Grilled USDA Prime ground steak, crisp Jalapeño rings, aged pepper jack cheese
$17

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

Grilled chicken with spicy Buffalo sauce and crumbled bleu cheese
$16

French Dip Prime Rib Sandwich

Shaved prime rib, mozzarella cheese on French roll and Au Jus
$18

Choice of Cheese

• American • Cheddar • Swiss • Pepper Jack • Mozzarella

Sides

• Idaho Baked Potato • Red Skin Mashed Potato • French Fries • Long Grain Wild Rice • Steamed Vegetables
• Sweet Potato Fries or Onion Rings $2 extra
Backyard Steak Pit Kids' Menu

Visa, Master Card, Discover and American Express accepted. 18% gratuity added for parties of seven or more.

Gift certificates are available in any denomination.

The Illinois Department of Public Health advises that eating raw or undercooked meat, poultry, eggs or seafood poses a health risk to everyone. Please alert your server of any food allergies.

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Welcome to The Backyard Steak Pit

From the moment you first walk into The Backyard Steak Pit and smell the open grill, you’ll soon understand that this is no ordinary restaurant. For more than 35 years we have been a favorite steakhouse in Gurnee, IL. It’s a place to unwind for dinner or drinks with friends, surrounded by a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

We offer a wide selection of Black Angus-aged steaks that are cut fresh to order, as well as Prime Rib, plus a great selection of chicken ,pork and fresh seafood.

Dining Hours

TUE – THUR: 4PM – 8PM
FRI – SAT: 4PM – 9PM
SUN: 4PM –8PM

Curbside carry out and dine in available!

Contact

1818 N. Grandwood Drive
Gurnee, IL. 60031

(847)356-5200
Fax: (847)356-5241

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