Uncommon Ground Restaurant Dinner Menu Lakeview

DINNER HOURs
sunday-thursday 4pm-9pm
friday & Saturday 4pm-10pm
*the kitchen closes 1 hour before the restaurant
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.

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.

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

DINNER specials

pan seared sesame salmon - $29
alaskan coho salmon, sauteed kale & mushrooms,
bamboo rice & roast garlic-ginger-miso sauce
Allergens: Onions, fish, Garlic, soy
pair with our oktoberfest lager

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

shrimp scampi - $17
sauteed shrimp, garlic-butter, parsley, toasted crostinis
pair with our Love on the run belgian style

soup du jour:
Tuscan White Bean + sausage
CUP $7 / BOWL $12
PAIR WITH OUR oktoberfest bier

apple walnut crisp (gf) (v) - $15
granny smith apples, cranberries, walnuts, organic oats, vegan butter
served with a scoop of cinnamon gelato (not vegan) or vegan vanilla gelato!
PAIR WITH OUR bad actors oatmeal stout

to share

FRESH TUNA TARTARE - $20
YELLOWFIN TUNA, AVOCADO, BASIL AIOLI, SCALLIONS, CAPERS,
JALAPENO PEPPERS, CRISPY WONTONS
pair with our love on the run belgian ale

baked ARTICHOKE, pesto & gOAT CHEESE dip (V) - $17
TOASTED Crostini
allergens: dairy, gluten
PAIR WITH OUR Z.C.F. PILSNER

Roasted Carrot Hummus (VG) - $16
grilled Pita, fresh garden vegetables, Crispy Spiced CHickpeas
Allergens: garlic, gluten
pair with our mutti’s kolsch

korean spiced fried Calamari (GF) - $21
gochujang sweet & spicy chili sauce, black & white sesame seeds, fresh spring greens
allergens: seafood
pair with our mutti’s kolsch

honey-mustard BRUSSELS SPROUTS (GF)(V) - $18
aged parmegiano reggiano, LEMON YOGURT, toasted pepitas
Allergens: eggs, dairy
PAIR WITH OUR love on the run belgian ale

FRIED wisconsin white cheddar CHEESE CURDS (V) - $14
SPICY TOMATO SAUCE
allergens: dairy, eggs, garlic, onion
PAIR WITH OUR SPACESHIP IPA

sweet potato fries & goat cheese fondue (GF)(V) - $15
allergens: dairy, soy
PAIR WITH OUR certifiable apa

Soups

VEGETARIAN CHILI (V or VG)
sour cream, cheddar cheese, fresh chopped scallions
allergens: dairy, garlic, onions
CUP $7 / BOWL $13
PAIR WITH OUR bad actors stout

TOMATO BASIL BISQUE (V)
CUP $7 / BOWL $12
allergens: dairy, garlic, onions
PAIR WITH OUR MUTTI’S KOLSCH

salads

VEGAN SUPERFOOD CAESAR (VG) - $17
BABY KALE, ROMAINE, SHREDDED BRUSSELS SPROUTS, CHOPPED BROCCOLI,
AVOCADO, VEGAN CAESAR DRESSING & parmesan topping, ciabatta CROUTONS
allergens: garlic, nuts, gluten
**DRESSING & TOPPING CONTAINS NUTS**
PAIR WITH OUR MUTTI’S KOLSCH

CHOPPED SALAD (GF) - $18
ROMAINE, SMOKED BACON, BLEU CHEESE, CUCUMBERS, CHERRY TOMATOES,
AVOCADO, SCALLIONS, SMOKED TOMATO RANCH (GLUTEN-FREE)
allergens: dairy, onion, garlic
PAIR WITH OUR oktoberfest lager

APPLE, WALNUT, BLUE CHEESE SALAD (V) (GF) - $16
MIXED GREENS, DICED APPLES, TOASTED WALNUTS, BLEU CHEESE, BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE **CONTAINS NUTS**
allergens: nuts, dairy, onion
PAIR WITH OUR love on the run belgian 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

uncommon pumpkin ravioli - $23
roast shallot, sage & pumpkin spice butter,
toasted hazelnuts, bleu cheese, crispy sage leaves
pair with our oktoberfest bier

Bacon wrapped meatloaf - $27
yukon gold mashed potatoes, bordelaise SAUCE, CRISPY fried onions, arugula salad
allergens: eggs, garlic, onions, dairy, gluten
pair with our SPACESHIP IPA

walnut & arugula pesto risotto - $26
parmesan cheese, seasonal vegetables
Add shrimp or salmon $13
pair with our mutti’s kolsch

hot honey southern fried chicken - $26
boneless thighs, mashed yukon gold potatoes & chicken gravy,
lemon-pepper coleslaw, buttermilk biscuit
allergens: gluten, dairy, eggs
pair with our Mutti’s Kolsch

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

greenstar organic kolsch beer battered fish & chips - $22
homemade tartar sauce
Allegergens: Eggs, gluten
PAIR WITH OUR mutti’s kolsch

MAC & CHEESE (V) - $16
aged white cheddar, gruyere, gouda, crispy herbed-potato crumble topping
allergens: dairy, gluten, onions
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
allergens: dairy, onions, garlic, gluten
*udi’s 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
allergens: egg, dairy, onion
PAIR WITH OUR MUTTI’S KOLSCH

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

GRILLED CHEESE & TOMATO BISQUE - $16
CHEDDAR, american, SWISS, CHIHUAHUA, SOURDOUGH BREAD, CUP OF TOMATO BISQUE
allergens: dairy, gluten
PAIR WITH OUR certifiable apa

2 SLOW ROASTED CARNITAS TACOS - $17
PORK CARNITAS, SALSA VERDE, chihuahua cheese, CHOPPED ONIONS,
CILANTRO , FLOUR TORTILLAS *corn TORTILLAS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
allergens: onion, garlic, dairy
ADD AVOCADO $2
PAIR WITH oktoberfest lager

2 greenstar organic beer battered baja fish tacos - $18
slaw, lime, lemon pepper aioli, diced red onions, flour tortillas
*corn tacos available upon request
allergens: gluten, eggs
add avocado $2
pair with our the clown in the pit dipa

2 sAUTEED VEGetablE TACOS (V) - $16
BROCCOLI, MUSHROOMS, PEPPERS, ONIONS, ANCHO CHILI SAUCE, CHIHUAHUA CHEESE,
CILANTRO, FLOUR TORTILLAS *CORN TORTILLAS AVAILABLE ON REQUESt
allergens: onion, dairy, garlic
ADD AVOCADO $2
PAIR WITH OUR mutti’s kolsch

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

*As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies),
we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. We do this in lieu of increased menu prices.
You may request to have this taken off your check, should you choose.