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BEER FLIGHTS START HERE our most popular flight GC CLASSIC FLIGHT The Northern, The Bennie, The Duke and Broad Axe Stout 4.95 THEN EXPLORE try something new OR have it your way LIGHT FLIGHT The Northern, Prairie Vixen, and two of our seasonal beers or rotating guest taps (where available) 4.95 HOPPY FLIGHT The Duke, Batch 1000 and two of our seasonal beers or rotating guest taps (where available) 4.95 DARK FLIGHT Broad Axe Stout, The Bennie and two of our seasonal beers or rotating guest taps (where available) 4.95 BUILD YOUR OWN FLIGHT Customize your flight with any four of our great beers on tap 4.95 LOVE OUR BEER? TAKE A GROWLER HOME TODAY!
OUR BEER THE NORTHERN STYLE: American Lager COLOR: Pale Golden FLAVOR: Mild, crisp and minimal bitterness. ABV: 4.4% THE DUKE STYLE: Pale Ale COLOR: Copper FLAVOR: Nice balance of hops and malt with floral aroma and hints of grapefruit. ABV: 5.4% PRAIRIE VIXEN STYLE: Hefeweizen COLOR: Golden Straw with a slight haze FLAVOR: Mild banana and clove, bubble gum, hints of citrus and mild spiciness. ABV: 4.8% BATCH 1000 STYLE: Double India Pale Ale COLOR: Light Copper FLAVOR: Assertively hopped with big citrus notes and hints of pine. ABV: 7.2% THE BENNIE STYLE: German Bock COLOR: Deep Garnet FLAVOR: Malty, nutty sweetness and subtle hints of caramel. ABV: 5.2% BROAD AXE STYLE: Oatmeal Stout COLOR: Opaque Black FLAVOR: Roasted character, rich and creamy with hints of chocolate and coffee. ABV: 5.5% SYST2 2016
COCKTAILS Signature COCKTAILS FLYING MONKEY A sweet blend of Sobieski Cytron Vodka, peach and strawberry schnapps, strawberry purée, and lemonade. 7.95 SIGNATURE BLOODY MARY A meal on its own! Handcrafted, perfectly spiced Bloody Mary made with Sobieski Vodka. Finished with a celery-salt rim and an assortment of garnishes. 8.95 JUICY WATERMELON MARTINI Sobieski Orange Vodka, fresh-squeezed orange juice, watermelon purée and cranberry juice. 8.95 PREMIUM BLUEBERRY LONG ISLAND Made with Grey Goose Vodka, Bacardi Rum, Bombay Sapphire Gin, Sauza Tequila, triple sec, and shaken with blueberry purée. 9.95 GREY GOOSE STRAWBERRY FIELDS MARTINI Grey Goose Vodka, strawberry schnapps, and strawberry purée with a splash of lime sour. 9.95 CITY COSMO A perfect blend of SKYY Pacific Blueberry Vodka, PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur, and fresh citrus juices. 7.95 RASPBERRY DE-LITE A blend of fresh raspberries, lite simple syrup, squeezed lime, Sobieski Raspberry Vodka and a touch of Sprite. 7.95 Twisted CLASSICS AMERICAN MULE A refreshing Moscow Mule made in the USA! Tito s Handmade Vodka mixed with fresh lime juice, ginger purée and soda water. 7.95 THE NORTHERN KENTUCKY MULE A beer-bourbon mule! Twisted rendition of a classic Moscow Mule made with Granite City s Northern Lager, Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon, ginger purée, and fresh lime juice. 7.95 STOUT WHITE RUSSIAN A RumChata White Russian blended perfectly with Granite City s very own Broad Axe Stout. What could make a White Russian better than adding Broad Axe Stout to it? 6.95 BLOOD ORANGE BOURBON SOUR Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon mixed with Finest Call s Blood Orange Sour. Great cocktail and crisp flavors. 7.95 BLACK CHERRY OLD FASHIONED A classic with a twist. Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon with Black Cherry purée in a classic Old Fashioned. 8.50 CUCUMBER BASIL COLLINS A perfect blend of Effen Cucumber Vodka, fresh cucumbers, basil, citrus juices and soda water makes this an incredibly refreshing drink. 7.95 Juicy Watermelon Martini Black Cherry Old Fashioned City Cosmo
Blueberry Margarita Mango Mojito MARGARITAS PERFECT PATRÓN MARGARITA Patrón Silver 100% Blue Agave Tequila, Patrón Citrónge Premium Orange Liqueur, simple syrup and fresh-squeezed lime juice and lime sour. 10.95 BLACK CHERRY MARGARITA Cherry done right! Lunazul Reposado 100% Blue Agave Tequila, black cherry purée, triple sec, simple syrup and fresh-squeezed lime juice and lime sour. 7.95 BLUEBERRY MARGARITA A perfect blend of Lunazul Reposado 100% Agave Tequila, blueberry purée, triple sec, simple syrup and fresh-squeezed lime juice and lime sour. 7.95 MANGO MARGARITA What better way to improve a margarita than with mango? Lunazul 100% Blue Agave Tequila shaken with mango purée, simple syrup and fresh-squeezed lime juice and lime sour. 7.95 PASSION FRUIT MARGARITA A perfect blend of Lunazul Reposado 100% Blue Agave Tequila, passion fruit purée, triple sec, simple syrup and fresh-squeezed lime juice and lime sour. 7.95 MOJITOS CLASSIC MOJITO Bacardi Limón, simple syrup, soda, Sprite, muddled mint leaves and lime wedges make this drink light and refreshing. 7.95 PASSION FRUIT MOJITO Our classic mojito, made with passion. Muddled mint, fresh lime and Bacardi Limón with passion fruit purée. 7.95 PAMA POMEGRANATE MOJITO Perfect mix of Bacardi Limón, PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur and mojito essentials. 8.50 MANGO MOJITO Our classic mojito with a twist. Muddled mint, fresh lime and Bacardi Limón with mango purée. 7.95 COCKTAILS Cherry Limeade FAUX TAILS Non-alcoholic CABANA COOLER Cabana boy s sunny cooler. Lemonade sweetened with strawberry and mango. 3.95 BLUEBERRY MINT LEMONADE Blueberry and mint modernize this classic thirst quencher. 3.95 CHERRY LIMEADE Ran out of lemons at the stand but we delightfully substituted with cherries and limes. 3.95 SYST2 2016
WINES WHITE WINES sparkling wines glass bottle Rotari Brut Split 6.50 Italy Domaine Chandon Brut Rosé 39.00 LaMarca Prosecco Split 8.00 Italy Wycliff Brut 19.00 sweet white/blush wines glass bottle Twisted Moscato 6.00 22.00 Copper Ridge White Zinfandel 5.75 22.00 Covey Run Riesling 7.00 25.00 Washington dry, light intensity white wines glass bottle Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio 7.00 26.00 delle Venezie, Italy Casa Lapostolle Sauvignon Blanc 7.50 28.00 Chile Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 11.50 42.00 Marlborough, New Zealand Cliffhanger Pinot Grigio 9.00 33.00 Trentino, Italy dry, medium intensity white wines glass bottle Canyon Road Chardonnay 5.75 22.00 Wente Morning Fog Chardonnay 7.75 29.00 Livermore Valley, Kendall Jackson R.V. Chardonnay 9.25 34.00 La Crema Chardonnay 11.50 42.00 Sonoma Coast, RED WINES dry, light intensity red wines glass bottle Stemmari Pinot Noir 6.75 25.00 Sicily Mirassou Pinot Noir 7.75 29.00 Entwine Merlot 8.50 32.00 Apothic Red Blend 8.50 32.00 dry, medium intensity red wines glass bottle Canyon Road Cabernet Sauvignon 5.75 22.00 Silver Palm Cabernet Sauvignon 9.75 37.00 North Coast, Alexander Valley Vineyards 12.00 44.00 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley, Conquista Malbec 6.75 25.00 Mendoza, Argentina Tamari Malbec 9.50 34.00 Mendoza, Argentina Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon 85.00 White Sangria A blend of white wine, peach schnapps, triple sec and fruit juices. 7.50 Red Sangria Sunset A blend of red wine, Sprite, fruit juices and fresh fruit. 7.50
FLATBREADS MAPLE PEPPER BACON & TOMATO Maple pepper bacon, tomatoes, basil, and a blend of cheeses on a garlic aioli brushed crust 12.29 BBQ CHICKEN BBQ chicken with cilantro, red onions, and a blend of cheeses on a crispy lavosh crust. 10.59 MARGHERITA Sliced tomatoes, fresh marinara and a blend of cheeses. Topped with balsamic glaze and fresh basil. 10.95 Maple Pepper Bacon Flatbread Pairing: The Bennie MEAT LOVER S Braised Beef Short Rib, Wild Boar Jalapeño Cheddar Bratwurst, Prosciutto, Pepperoni, Marinara and blend of cheeses. 13.95 ASIAN CHICKEN Asian glazed chicken, red onion, fresh cilantro, Szechwan peanut sauce, shredded carrots, and a blend of cheeses on a garlic aioli brushed crust. 11.59 BRAISED SHORT RIB & PORTABELLA Braised beef short ribs, roasted portabella mushrooms, caramelized onions, goat cheese, truffle oil, and fresh arugula on a garlic aioli brushed crust. 14.95 FLATBREADS & STARTERS STARTERS Wild Boar Bratwurst Sliders Pairing: The Duke WILD BOAR BRATWURST SLIDERS Jalapeño Cheddar wild boar bratwurst sliced on mini pretzel buns with sauerkraut and whole grain mustard aioli. 11.95 PRETZELS WITH CHEESE SAUCE Baked soft pretzel sticks served with a cheese sauce of Wisconsin-aged Cheddar and our Northern Lager. 8.35 IDAHO NACHOS Waffle fries topped with Colby Jack cheese, bacon, tomatoes, sour cream and green onions. 11.25 BONELESS WINGS One dozen crispy boneless wings tossed in your choice of Fiery Buffalo, Mango Habanero BBQ, Agave Chili, or Old Bay Dry Rub. 9.95 Batch 1000 BBQ Pork Nachos Pairing: Batch 1000 BATCH 1000 BBQ PORK NACHOS Pulled pork braised in our Batch 1000 Double IPA, sriracha queso, Colby jack cheese, corn and black bean salsa, cilantro, guacamole and our Santa Fe cream sauce. 10.95 ASIAN GLAZED SHRIMP Jumbo shrimp tossed in our signature spicy Asian glaze. 13.25 SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP Creamy spinach & artichoke dip topped with sun-dried tomato pesto. Served with crispy Parmesan lavosh. 10.25 CITY WINGS One pound of bone-in jumbo chicken wings tossed in your choice of Fiery Buffalo, Mango Habanero BBQ, Agave Chili, or Old Bay Dry Rub. 9.95 Consumer Advisories: Thoroughly cooked foods of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish reduces the risk of foodborne illness. Individuals with certain health conditions may be at higher risk if these foods are consumed raw or undercooked. SYST2 2016
SOUPS & SALADS SOUPS THE NORTHERN CHEDDAR & ALE Creamy cheddar cheese soup simmered with The Northern. Cup: 4.95 Bowl: 5.95 BAKED FRENCH ONION Caramelized onions in a rich beef wine stock. Smothered under melted provolone cheese. Cup: 5.95 Bowl: 6.95 HOMEMADE SOUP OF THE DAY Cup: 4.95 Bowl: 5.95 MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT Chicken Noodle Turkey Wild Rice Almondine Tomato Basil Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Clam Chowder Steak & Black Bean Chili The Northern Chedder & Ale SIDE SALADS WEDGE SALAD Iceberg lettuce wedge topped with bleu cheese dressing, grape tomatoes, red onion, and crispy bacon. 6.95 CAESAR SALAD Romaine hearts tossed in our house-made dressing, garnished with Parmesan cheese and crispy lavosh. 5.95 Large Caesar 9.95 HOUSE SALAD Arcadian blend greens, red onions, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, bleu cheese, and candied pecans tossed in a citrus vinaigrette dressing. 4.95 Add to any salad: Salmon or Shrimp 6.95 Chicken 4.95 SALADS ASIAN CHICKEN SALAD Chicken breast, cilantro, cabbage, cucumbers, green onions, carrots and diced red peppers tossed in a fresh sesame-lime dressing. Topped with wonton strips and Szechwan peanut sauce. 12.95 CHICKEN BRUSCHETTA SALAD Grilled chicken, Arcadian blend greens, tomato-onion relish, black olives, grilled croutons, Parmesan and bleu cheese, tossed with house balsamic vinaigrette. 13.25 STEAK SALAD Grilled top sirloin, Arcadian greens, grape tomatoes, red onions, roasted ancient grains, and roasted portabella mushrooms tossed in creamy horseradish dressing, and drizzled with balsamic glaze. 14.95 BLACKENED SALMON SALAD Fresh Arcadian blend greens, red onions, grape tomatoes, cucumber, bleu cheese, and candied pecans tossed in a citrus vinaigrette. Topped with hand-cut fresh blackened Atlantic salmon. 14.95 Wedge Salad Pairing: The Duke Asian Chicken Salad Pairing: The Northern Consumer Advisories: Thoroughly cooked foods of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish reduces the risk of foodborne illness. Individuals with certain health conditions may be at higher risk if these foods are consumed raw or undercooked.
CHEF S FAVORITES MEATLOAF Our signature meatloaf made with ground beef, pork and mushrooms. Served with mashed potatoes, petite green beans, BBQ demi-glace, grilled Italian bread, and crispy onion strings. 16.95 BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS 4-hour Broad Axe Stout braised tender boneless beef short ribs served over horseradish mashed potatoes and broccolini. Topped with Broad Axe Stout demi-glace. 19.95 PORK TENDERLOIN SCALOPPINI Pan-seared pork tenderloin sautéed with balsamic beurre blanc, broccolini, and wild mushroom risotto. 18.59 MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN Grilled marinated chicken breasts served with Chef Will s Potatoes, sautéed broccolini, bruschetta tomatoes and a balsamic glaze. 13.95 THE DUKE BBQ RIBS Pork ribs slowly braised in our Duke Pale Ale and roasted in our handcrafted BBQ sauce. Served with natural-cut fries and coleslaw. Full Rack 24.95 Half Rack 18.95 STEAKS & CLASSICS Add a cup of The Northern Cheddar Ale 3.95 Add a house salad or small Caesar 3.95 Meatloaf Pairing: The Bennie STEAKS GRILLED RIBEYE 14 oz. center cut USDA Choice Ribeye served with sautéed petite green beans with almonds and Chef Will s Potatoes. 26.95 TOP SIRLOIN 10 oz. center-cut, Certified Angus Beef Sirloin Steak. Served with Chef Will s Potatoes and sautéed petite green beans with almonds. 19.95 CENTER-CUT CHOICE FILET A tender 8 oz. USDA Choice filet served with Chef Will s Potatoes and sautéed petite green beans with almonds. 32.95 STEAK COOKING TEMPERATURES RARE Cool red center MEDIUM RARE Warm red center MEDIUM Hot pink center MEDIUM WELL Slightly pink center WELL DONE No pink STEAK TOPPINGS Bleu cheese smothered 1.95 Shrimp scampi 4.95 Caramelized onions 1.95 Portabella mushrooms 1.95 Oscar style 5.95 Stout demi-glace.95 Ribeye Pairing: Broad Axe Stout SIDES Garlic redskin mashed potatoes Natural-cut fries Green beans with almonds Kettle chips Coleslaw Stir-fry vegetables SIGNATURE SIDES 1.79 Sweet potato fries Mushroom risotto Asparagus Waffle fries Chef Will s Potatoes Broccolini Consumer Advisories: Thoroughly cooked foods of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish reduces the risk of foodborne illness. Individuals with certain health conditions may be at higher risk if these foods are consumed raw or undercooked. SYST2 2016
SEAFOOD & PASTA Ponzu Glazed Salmon Pairing: Prairie Vixen SEAFOOD PONZU GLAZED SALMON Pan-seared Atlantic salmon served on a bed of sticky rice, stir-fried vegetables and a Ponzu sauce. 19.95 THE NORTHERN FISH & CHIPS The Northern Lager beer-battered white fish fillets. Served with malt vinegar fries, GC coleslaw, and tartar sauce. 16.35 MAHI TACOS Blackened Mahi Mahi in flour tortillas with cilantro lime slaw, diced tomatoes, colby jack cheese, and a chipotle ranch sauce. Served with black bean and corn salsa. 14.59 CRISPY SHRIMP TACOS Spicy Asian glazed shrimp served with lettuce, pico de gallo, cilantro and our Santa Fe cream sauce. Served with black bean and corn salsa. 14.25 Add a cup of soup 3.95 Add a house salad or a small Caesar 3.95 Mahi Tacos Pairing: Batch 1000 PASTA All pasta dishes are served with Parmesan Italian bread. CAJUN PASTA Chicken, andouille sausage, tomatoes, onions, blend of peppers and penne pasta tossed in a creamy Cajun sauce. 14.95 MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP SCAMPI Sautéed shrimp tossed in sun-dried tomato pesto beurre blanc sauce, fresh arugula, and linguini pasta. Finished with a touch of goat cheese. 16.95 THE BENNIE MAC & CHEESE Chicken and penne pasta tossed in our creamy pepper jack cheese sauce finished with The Bennie beer. Topped with bacon and breadcrumbs. 13.79 GRILLED CHICKEN & ASPARAGUS LINGUINI Chicken, prosciutto Italian ham, garlic, asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, onions, fennel, linguini and basil. 15.59 Add shrimp to any pasta dish for 6.95. Cajun Pasta Pairing: The Duke Consumer Advisories: Thoroughly cooked foods of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish reduces the risk of foodborne illness. Individuals with certain health conditions may be at higher risk if these foods are consumed raw or undercooked.
Big Show Burger Pairing: Prairie Vixen BURGERS Served with natural-cut fries, kettle chips or coleslaw. Substitute pretzel bun for 1.00 Our GC steak burger is a specialty combination of fresh Certified Angus Beef cooked to your liking. BIG SHOW BURGER Our specialty GC burger topped with The Batch 1000 braised pulled pork, BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese and crispy onion strings on a pretzel bun. 15.25 OSCAR BURGER Jumbo lump crab meat served over our specialty GC burger. Topped with Bearnaise sauce, Havarti cheese, asparagus, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle. 16.95 BEDDA CHEDDA BACON BURGER Our specialty GC burger brushed with our handcrafted BBQ sauce. Topped with shredded Cheddar cheese and crispy bacon. 11.69 GC CLASSIC CHEESEBURGER Our specialty GC burger charbroiled to perfection, with American cheese. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles. 10.45 BLEU PEPPERCORN BURGER Seasoned with cracked black peppercorns and topped with Cheddar cheese, bacon, creamy bleu cheese dressing and crispy onion strings. 11.69 BISON BURGER Lean bison burger topped with Pepper Jack cheese and tarragon mayo on a pretzel bun. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles. 13.95 SANDWICHES BURGERS & SANDWICHES BTA Grilled Cheese Pairing: The Northern Served with natural-cut fries, kettle chips or coleslaw. BTA GRILLED CHEESE Grilled Havarti and Cheddar cheese on multigrain bread with tomatoes, sliced avocado, and bacon jam. 10.95 PULLED PORK WAFFLE SANDWICH Pulled pork braised in our Batch 1000 Double IPA on BBQ sauce on a roasted corn and jalapeño waffle with a side of coleslaw. 10.59 TURKEY OVERLAKE Mesquite-smoked turkey, bacon, Monterey Jack cheese, tomato and garlic aioli on oat wheat bread. 10.25 BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAP Lightly breaded chicken tossed in buffalo sauce and wrapped with tomatoes, lettuce, celery and bleu cheese. 9.95 SPINACH & CHICKEN SANDWICH Chicken breast topped with our creamy spinach artichoke dip, provolone cheese, lettuce and tomato. Served on grilled oat wheat bread. 10.95 Pulled Pork Waffle Sandwich Pairing: The Bennie ROASTED PRIME RIB SANDWICH Sliced prime rib and provolone cheese on an Italian baguette. Au jus and creamy horseradish sauce on the side. 12.25 Consumer Advisories: Thoroughly cooked foods of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish reduces the risk of foodborne illness. Individuals with certain health conditions may be at higher risk if these foods are consumed raw or undercooked. SYST2 2016
LUNCH-8.95 m-f 11 am-4 pm Buffalo Chicken Wrap Pairing: The Duke START choose one BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAP Crispy Chicken, Buffalo Sauce, Celery, Bleu Cheese Dressing, Tomatoes, Lettuce VEGGIE WRAP Carrots, Yellow Squash, Broccolini, Green Beans, Zucchini, Caramelized Onions, Sundried Tomatoes, Creamy Spinach and Artichoke GRILLED CHICKEN AVOCADO WRAP Avocado, Chipotle Ranch, Lettuce, Chicken, Cheddar Cheese, Pico de Gallo CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH House-made Chicken Salad on Toasted Wheat Bread with Arcadian blend greens THE BENNIE MAC & CHEESE Grilled Chicken, Bock and Cheese Sauce, Penne Pasta, Bacon, Panko and Parmesan Crust CAJUN PASTA Grilled Chicken, Andouille Sausage, Blend of Peppers, Red Onion, Penne Pasta, and Diced Tomatoes in a Cajun Cream Sauce MARGHERITA FLATBREAD Half a Flatbread with Marinara, Sliced Roma Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Provolone Cheeses, Fresh Basil, and Balsamic Glaze PEPPERONI FLATBREAD Half a Flatbread with Marinara, Mozzarella and Provolone Cheeses, Pepperoni, Fresh Basil BBQ CHICKEN FLATBREAD Half a Flatbread with BBQ Chicken, Cilantro, Red Onions, Blend of Cheeses on a Crispy Lavosh Crust CLASSIC CHEESEBURGER 1/4 lb. of our Specialty GC Burger, American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle BEDDA CHEDDA BURGER 1/4 lb. of our Specialty GC Burger, BBQ Sauce, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Bacon CHICKEN BRUSCHETTA SALAD Grilled chicken, Arcadian blend greens, tomato-onion relish, black olives, grilled croutons, Parmesan and bleu cheese, tossed with house balsamic vinaigrette. FINISH choose one FRENCH FRIES KETTLE CHIPS COLESLAW CUP OF CHEDDAR & ALE SOUP CUP OF FRENCH ONION SOUP CUP OF SOUP DU JOUR or Choose a combination of any soup & salad WEDGE SALAD ASIAN SALAD CAESAR SALAD Consumer Advisories: Thoroughly cooked foods of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish reduces the risk of foodborne illness. Individuals with certain health conditions may be at higher risk if these foods are consumed raw or undercooked.