Backyard Grill & Bar Menu – Loves Park, IL

Backyard Grill & Bar Menu

Welcome to the Backyard Grill & Bar Loves Park menu page, where you’ll find our full selection of freshly prepared burgers, sandwiches, steaks, appetizers, and house favorites. Located in Loves Park, Illinois, Backyard Grill & Bar is proud to serve hearty meals made with quality ingredients in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Browse our complete menu below to find your next favorite meal.

Backyard Chicken Wings — ½ dozen ($10) / 1 dozen ($16)
Served with celery sticks and ranch or blue cheese. Available in BBQ, Buffalo, Schmidty, Honey Jamaican, or Garlic Parmesan.

Cow Chips ($9)
Thinly sliced fried potatoes served with ranch dressing.

Potato Skins ($12)
Six golden brown potato skins loaded with cheddar cheese and crispy bacon, served with sour cream on the side.

Nachos Grande ($13)
A platter of fresh corn tortilla chips topped with lettuce, tomato, jalapeños, queso sauce, sour cream, and guacamole.
Add protein: Chicken ($14) • Pulled Pork ($15) • Brisket ($15)

Beer Battered Mushrooms ($11)
Crispy beer-battered mushrooms served with ranch dressing.

“Build Your Own” Party Platter ($18)
Choose four items from the following: chicken tenders, potato skins, Backyard fries, onion rings, BBQ ribs, mushrooms, or four Buffalo chicken wings.

Backyard Fries ($11)
House-seasoned fries with Backyard seasoning.
Half order ($9) • Add chili ($5) • Add sour cream ($0.75)

Backyard Spinach Dip ($13)
Fresh spinach mixed in creamy Alfredo and Parmesan cheese, topped with diced tomatoes. Served with fresh garlic bread and tortilla chips.

Cheese Curds ($11)
Golden fried white cheddar cheese nuggets served with ranch dressing and marinara sauce.

Fried Cheese Sticks ($11)
Crispy fried mozzarella sticks served with ranch dressing and marinara sauce.

Fried Pickle Chips ($8)
Breaded fried pickle chips served with ranch dressing.


Served with your choice of one side.

French Dip ($15)
Six-ounce thinly sliced roast beef topped with Swiss cheese, sautéed mushrooms, and au jus, served on a toasted hoagie roll.

BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich ($14)
Slow-roasted shredded pork loin served on a grilled brioche bun.

Backyard Cuban Sandwich ($15)
Shredded pulled pork, ham, pickles, Swiss cheese, mustard, and mayonnaise, served on a Cuban flatbread.

New York Style Reuben ($14)
Lean corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing, served on grilled marble rye bread.

Prime Rib Sandwich ($17)
Eight-ounce slice of our tender prime rib served on a hoagie bun with au jus.

Chicken Tenders ($14)
Four crispy chicken tenders served with your choice of dipping sauce.

BBQ Rib Basket ($17)
A hearty portion of our signature BBQ ribs, slow-cooked and full of flavor.

Build Your Own Basket ($17)
Your choice of ribs, chicken tenders, fried shrimp, or fried cod, served with your choice of side.


8 oz. U.S.D.A. choice ground beef, grilled over hickory wood and served on a fresh brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles. All burgers served with one side of your choice.
Make any burger a double for $6 (excludes Holy Schmidt). Add a gluten-free bun for $3.

Best in Show Burger ($16)
Eight-ounce burger topped with buffalo cheddar cheese, coleslaw, lettuce, tomato, and onion rings.

Backyard Burger ($16)
A house classic topped with tangy BBQ sauce, crisp bacon, American cheese, and onion rings.

Hamburger ($13)
A classic grilled hamburger served on a toasted brioche bun.

Cheeseburger ($14)
Classic cheeseburger topped with Swiss, American, pepper jack, mozzarella, or cheddar cheese.

Bacon Cheeseburger ($15)
Melted Swiss cheese and crispy bacon on a grilled burger patty.

Cajun Burger ($15)
Cajun-spiced burger topped with house seasoning and pepper jack cheese.

Backyard Melt ($15)
Served on marble rye bread with grilled onions and American cheese.

Mushroom & Swiss Burger ($15)
Fresh sautéed mushrooms covered with melted Swiss cheese.

Big Tex Burger ($16)
A half-pound burger served with roast beef, tangy BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, and bacon.

Garden Burger ($12)
A flavorful vegetarian option served with lettuce, tomato, and onion.

Frisco Burger ($16)
Grilled sourdough bread layered with American and Swiss cheese, bacon, sautéed onions, tomatoes, and Thousand Island dressing.

PBR Burger ($15)
Dinner-and-dessert all in one: a half-pound burger topped with peanut butter, grape jelly, and two strips of crispy bacon.

Holy Schmidt ($22)
A massive 16-ounce burger with Swiss cheese, double bacon, and signature BYG BBQ sauce.

Egg-Treme Backyard Burger ($16)
A half-pound burger topped with a fried egg, American cheese, and bacon.


All chicken sandwiches are made with grilled boneless chicken breasts topped with lettuce, tomato, and onion. Served with one side of your choice. Gluten-free bun option available (+$3).

Plain ($14)
A grilled, no-frills chicken sandwich served on a toasted bun.

Buffalo ($15)
Grilled chicken breast dipped in your choice of buffalo or wing sauce.

Frisco ($16)
Grilled sourdough bread topped with American and Swiss cheese, bacon, sautéed onions, tomatoes, and Thousand Island dressing.

Schmidty ($15)
Chicken breast smothered in our wing sauce, then grilled with Cajun spice.

Cajun ($16)
Grilled chicken breast seasoned with Cajun spices and topped with melted pepper jack cheese.

Smothered ($16)
Grilled chicken breast topped with sautéed mushrooms, onions, and melted Swiss cheese.

Roasted Chicken Club ($16)
Grilled chicken breast with ham, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and Thousand Island dressing served on garlic ciabatta bread.

Hickory ($16)
Grilled chicken breast topped with American cheese, bacon, and BBQ sauce.


Served with your choice of one side. Excludes Lunch Club.

Lunch Club ($12)
Any half club sandwich served with your choice of a cup of soup or house salad.

Turkey Club ($12)
Sliced turkey breast, American cheese, crispy bacon, lettuce, and tomato served between three slices of Texas toast.

Backyard Club ($14)
Roast beef, turkey, and ham served on ciabatta bread with American and Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, and tomato.

BLT Club ($12)
Classic bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich served on toasted bread.

Philly Steak Wrap ($15)
Grilled roast beef rolled in a flour tortilla with sautéed mushrooms, onions, and melted Swiss cheese. Served with a side of au jus.

Crispy Chicken Wrap ($15)
Crispy chicken, cheddar cheese, lettuce, and diced tomatoes wrapped in a flour tortilla. Choice of Buffalo or Honey Jamaican sauce.

Chicken Caesar Wrap ($15)
Grilled chicken, Caesar dressing, romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, and croutons wrapped in a flour tortilla.

Grilled Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap ($15)
Grilled chicken, bacon, ranch dressing, cheddar cheese, guacamole, lettuce, and tomato rolled in a flour tortilla.


Dressings available: Ranch, French, Thousand Island, Honey Mustard, Blue Cheese, Italian, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Raspberry Vinaigrette.

Small House or Caesar Salad / Cup of Soup ($6)
Choice of a small house salad, Caesar salad, or a cup of soup.

Backyard Salad ($16)
Fresh salad mix topped with shredded cheddar cheese, hard-cooked egg, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and your choice of dressing. Add grilled chicken breast or fried chicken tenders.

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad ($16)
Chopped romaine lettuce tossed with creamy Caesar dressing, croutons, and Parmesan cheese. Choice of blackened or Backyard-seasoned chicken.
Plain Caesar ($12)

Seafood Caesar Salad ($22)
Chopped romaine lettuce served with creamy Caesar dressing, croutons, and Parmesan cheese. Topped with salmon or seven grilled shrimp, blackened or Backyard seasoned.

Southwest Chicken Salad ($16)
Grilled spicy chicken breast served on a bed of fresh greens with diced tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, tortilla chips, cheddar cheese, and Mexi-ranch dressing.

Chef Salad ($16)
Fresh lettuce mix layered with shredded turkey, ham, Swiss and American cheese, hard-cooked egg, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Choice of dressing.


All pastas are served with a bread stick. Ask your server about gluten-free pasta options ($3).

Mac & Cheese ($20)
Creamy three-cheese blend served over cavatappi pasta. Add grilled chicken, Cajun chicken, steak, shrimp, or tenders for $6 each.

Loves Park Pasta ($20)
Eight-ounce grilled chopped steak over cavatappi pasta with our signature cheeseburger sauce, grilled onions, tomatoes, and crispy bacon, topped with melted mozzarella and cheddar cheese.

Desert Fire Pasta ($16)
Jalapeño-infused Alfredo sauce lightly seasoned with Cajun spice, roasted tomatoes, and mushrooms over cavatappi pasta. Add grilled chicken, Cajun chicken, steak, shrimp, or Andouille sausage for $6 each.

Veggie Pasta Alfredo ($16)
Classic Alfredo sauce served with steamed vegetables over cavatappi pasta. Add grilled chicken, Cajun chicken, steak, shrimp, or tenders for $6 each.


We proudly serve only fresh U.S.D.A. choice beef grilled over hickory wood. All Backyard combos, Butcher Shop combos, Fish Pond, and Henhouse selections include soup or a house salad and your choice of two sides. Served with our signature bread.
Not responsible for well-done items.

Not responsible for well-done items.

  • Rare: Cool red center
  • Medium Rare: Warm red center
  • Medium: Warm pink center
  • Medium Well: Warm, slight pink center
  • Well: Thoroughly cooked

Chopped Steak ($20)
Eight-ounce steak patty topped with sautéed mushrooms and onions.

T-Bone Steak ($25)
Sixteen-ounce T-bone steak, grilled to your preference.

New York Strip Steak ($22)
Ten-ounce New York strip steak, grilled over hickory wood.

Filet Mignon ($26)
Eight-ounce tender, fresh-cut filet mignon wrapped in bacon.

Ribeye Steak ($28)
Fourteen-ounce ribeye steak, perfect for the big appetite.

Double Pork Chop ($22)
Two six-ounce center-cut boneless pork chops grilled over Backyard hickory wood fire.

Rack of BBQ Ribs ($27)
Slow-cooked, tender pork ribs finished with our signature BBQ sauce.

Half Rack of BBQ Ribs ($23)
One-half rack of our signature slow-cooked BBQ ribs.

🍽️ Combo Meal (Choose Two)$36

Served with two sides, a cup of soup or house salad, and signature bread.

Choose any two of the following:

4 Grilled Shrimp

10 oz. New York Strip

8 oz. Prime Rib

½ Rack of Ribs

6 oz. Center-Cut Pork Chop

6 oz. Grilled Chicken Breast

4 Chicken Tenders

3 Fried Cod Filets

Grilled Salmon Filet

5 Fantail Shrimp


All chicken dinners are served with two sides of your choice, soup or salad, and our Backyard signature bread.

Smothered ($22)
Chicken dinner covered with sautéed mushrooms, onions, and melted Swiss cheese.

Backyard Style ($22)
Grilled chicken seasoned with our signature Backyard seasoning.

Louisiana Style ($22)
Grilled chicken seasoned with our spicy Cajun blend.

Nashville Style ($22)
Grilled chicken finished with our tangy BBQ sauce.

Buffalo Style ($22)
Grilled chicken tossed in our spicy wing sauce.

Schmidty Style ($22)
Chicken smothered in our wing sauce, then grilled with our Cajun spice.


All fish dinners are served with two sides of your choice, soup or salad, and our Backyard signature bread.

Grilled Salmon ($24)
King-size salmon filet grilled with your choice of Backyard or Cajun seasoning.

Grilled Red Snapper ($24)
Fresh red snapper filet seasoned with Backyard, Cajun, or lemon pepper seasoning.

Deep Fried Cod Platter ($20)
Four beer-battered cod filets served with your choice of sides.

Shrimp Platter ($20)
Seven deep-fried fantail shrimp served with cocktail sauce.


Steak Fries (Fat) ($4)
Home style Fries (Skinny) ($4)
Baked Potato ($4)
Onion Rings ($4)
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy ($4)
Wild Rice ($4)
Steamed Vegetables ($4)
Baked Beans ($4)
Cottage Cheese ($4)
Coleslaw ($4)
Applesauce ($4)


*Free refills available

Soda ($3.50)*
Lemonade ($3.50)*
Strawberry Lemonade ($3.50)*
Iced Tea ($3.50)* — Fresh brewed or raspberry.
Coffee ($2.50)* — Regular or decaf.
Milk or Chocolate Milk ($3.00)
Hot Chocolate ($3.00)
Premium Bottled Root Beer ($4.00)