Uncommon Ground Restaurant Dinner Menu Lakeview

V - VEGETARIAN | VG - VEGAN | GF - GLUTEN FREE | **consumer advisory

specials

pan seared sesame salmon - $29
sesame crusted alaskan coho salmon, sauteed kale & broccoli,
bamboo rice & roast garlic-ginger-miso sauce
pair with our be cool pale ale

pappardelle - $21
pappardelle pasta, tomato-vodka sauce, fresh basil
PAIR WITH OUR bateman bier amber lager

dinner menu

to share

shrimp scampi - $17
sauteed shrimp, garlic-butter, parsley, toasted crostinis
pair with our flippin’ bats mexican lager

baked ARTICHOKE, pesto & gOAT CHEESE dip (V) - $17
TOASTED Crostini
PAIR WITH OUR be cool pale ale

FRESH TUNA TARTARE - $20
YELLOWFIN TUNA, AVOCADO, BASIL AIOLI, SCALLIONS, CAPERS,
JALAPEñO PEPPERS, CRISPY WONTONS
pair with our zcf pilsner

Roasted Carrot Hummus (VG) - $16
grilled Pita, fresh garden vegetables, Crispy Spiced CHickpeas
pair with our BE COOL PALE ALE

korean spiced fried Calamari (GF) - $21
gochujang sweet & spicy chili sauce, black & white sesame seeds, fresh spring greens
pair with our zcf pilsner

honey-mustard BRUSSELS SPROUTS (GF)(V) - $18
aged parmegiano reggiano, LEMON YOGURT, toasted pepitas
PAIR WITH OUR be BATEMAN BIER AMBER LAGER

wisconsin white cheddar cheese curds - $16
spicy tomato dipping sauce
pair with our mutti’s kolsch

sweet potato fries & goat cheese fondue (GF)(V) - $15
PAIR WITH OUR certifiable apa

Soups

soup du jour:
Please ask your server for today’s selection
CUP $8 / BOWL $15

VEGETARIAN CHILI (V or VG)
sour cream, cheddar cheese, fresh chopped scallions
CUP $7 / BOWL $13
PAIR WITH OUR flippin’ bats mexican lager
TOMATO BASIL BISQUE (V)
CUP $7 / BOWL $12
PAIR WITH OUR certifiable apa

salads

VEGAN SUPERFOOD CAESAR (VG) - $17
BABY KALE, ROMAINE, SHREDDED BRUSSELS SPROUTS, CHOPPED BROCCOLI,
AVOCADO, VEGAN CAESAR DRESSING & parmesan topping, sourdough CROUTONS
**DRESSING & TOPPING CONTAINS NUTS**
PAIR WITH OUR bateman bier amber lager

CHOPPED SALAD (GF) - $18
ROMAINE, SMOKED BACON, BLEU CHEESE, CUCUMBERS, CHERRY TOMATOES,
AVOCADO, SCALLIONS, SMOKED TOMATO RANCH
PAIR WITH OUR uncommon saison

APPLE, WALNUT, BLUE CHEESE SALAD (V) (GF) - $16
MIXED GREENS, DICED APPLES, TOASTED WALNUTS, BLEU CHEESE, BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE **CONTAINS NUTS**
PAIR WITH OUR be cool pale ale

PROTEIN ADD-ONS
5 OZ. CHICKEN BREAST $9 / 4 OZ. SALMON $13 / Sauteed Shrimp $13 / (6 shrimp)
CHORIZO SEITAN $6 / 5 OZ. VEGAN CHICKEN PATTY $11
jenny’s tofu $6

entrees

roasted chicken & root vegetable pot pie - $23
poppy seed puff pastry
pair with our mutti’s kolsch

Mezcal Shrimp, Chipotle Cream, Zucchini & Poblano Chili Rice Pilaf - $26
PAIR WITH OUR flippin’ bats mexican lager

greenstar organic kolsch beer battered fish & chips - $22
homemade tartar sauce
PAIR WITH OUR ghosted apa

Barilla Al Bronzo Orecchiette - $22 (V)
lemon-pecorino cream sauce, brown-butter bread crumbs,
calabrian chili oil & crispy sage
presented in partnership with “Edible Chicago"
pair with our ZCF pilsner

Bacon wrapped meatloaf - $27
yukon gold mashed potatoes, bordelaise SAUCE, CRISPY fried onions, topped with kale salad
pair with our SPACESHIP IPA

walnut & arugula pesto risotto - $26 (V)
parmesan cheese, seasonal vegetables
Add shrimp or salmon $13
pair with our ZCF pilsner

Vegan stir fry (GF) (VG) - $18
jenny’s organic tofu, onions, bell peppers, celery, carrots,
broccoli, jasmine rice, stir fry sauce, green onions
pair with our Be cool pale ale

MAC & CHEESE (V) - $16
cheddar, neufchatel, smoked gouda, herbed-crispy potato crumble
ADD ONS: SMOKED BACON $4 / BROCCOLI $3 / CHICKEN $9 / CHORIZO $6
PAIR WITH OUR certifiable apa

HANDHELDS

grass-fed single sMASHBURGER - $17
grass-fed double sMASHBURGER - $22
american cheese, chopped red onions, pickle, shredded lettuce, TOMATO, SPECIAL SAUCE, BRIOCHE BUN
*GLUTEN FREE BUN ADD $2*
PAIR WITH OUR SPACESHIP IPA

HELEN’S GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH** - $22
SWISS CHEESE, AVOCADO, RED ONION, ARUGULA, HONEY-MUSTARD, grilled sourdough
PAIR WITH OUR ZCF pilsner

GRILLED CHEESE & TOMATO BISQUE - $16 (V)
CHEDDAR, american, SWISS, CHIHUAHUA, SOURDOUGH BREAD, CUP OF TOMATO BISQUE
PAIR WITH OUR certifiable apa

HELEN’S VEGAN FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH (VG) - $22
AVOCADO, RED ONIONS, VEGAN CHEESE, ARUGULA, HONEY MUSTARD, VEGAN BUN
PAIR WITH OUR ZCF pilsner

2 SLOW ROASTED CARNITAS TACOS - $18
PORK CARNITAS, SALSA VERDE, chihuahua cheese, CHOPPED ONIONS,
CILANTRO , FLOUR TORTILLAS *corn TORTILLAS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
ADD AVOCADO $2
PAIR WITH our flippin’ bats mexican lager

2 greenstar organic beer battered baja fish tacos - $19
slaw, lime, lemon pepper aioli, diced red onions, flour tortillas
*corn tacos available upon request
add avocado $2
pair with our the be cool pale ale

uncommon reuben - $23
corned beef, smoked tomato ranch, swiss, sauerkraut, dark rye
SERVED WITH fries
PAIR WITH OUR bateman bier amber lager

2 sAUTEED VEGetablE TACOS (V) - $16
BROCCOLI, MUSHROOMS, PEPPERS, ONIONS, ANCHO CHILI SAUCE, CHIHUAHUA CHEESE,
CILANTRO, FLOUR TORTILLAS *CORN TORTILLAS AVAILABLE ON REQUESt
ADD AVOCADO $2
PAIR WITH OUR flippin’ bats mexican lager

uncommon ground + greenstar organic brewing care about the earth + you. 
whenever possible, we purchase local + organic ingredients + sustainable seafood
+ humanely raised meats without hormones or antibiotics. 
we even grow our own food on our organic sidewalk farm right outside. 
we feature live music nightly + local artists on our walls. 
thanks for supporting your uncommon community.

**Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness**
**Please specify any allergies with your server**

cashless: In an effort to create smoother service for our guests and a safer environment for our team members,
cash will no longer be accepted as a form of payment. We accept all major credit cards.

*As a way to offset rising costs associated with city council mandates (pto, paid leave, etc.)
& rising cost of all goods, we have added a 4% surcharge to all checks.
We do this in lieu of increased menu prices.
please ask your server for a printed &/or emailed receipt for your records.