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.
🍽️ Yard Starters
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.
🍽️ Specialties
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.
🍔 Burgers
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.
🥪 Chicken Sandwiches
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.
🥪 Deli Clubs & Wraps
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.
🥗 Garden
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.
🍝 Pastas
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.
🥩 Butcher Shop
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.
🔥 Steaks & Burgers Grilled Your Way
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
8 oz. Chopped Steak
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
🍗 Henhouse
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.
🐟 Fish Pond
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.
🍽️ On the Side
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)
🥤 Thirst Quenchers
*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)
