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ReservationsHours & Location
View Nick's Wilmette at 1168 Wilmette Avenue,
Wilmette, IL 60091 on Google Maps
Call Nick's Wilmette by phone at
(847) 251-3262
Monday 4pm - 9pm
Tuesday - Thursday 11am - 10pm
*Bar closes at 11pm*
Friday - Saturday 11am - 10pm
*Bar closes at Midnight*
Sunday 11am - 9pm
Menu
Starters & Shareables
Buffalo Chicken Rolls
Pulled chicken, buffalo sauce, & bleu cheese rolled in a wonton. Served with creamy bleu cheese & house-made buffalo sauce
$11
Smoked Chicken Wings
gluten free
One pound smoked chicken wings. Choose sauce: house-made buffalo, house-made BBQ, sesame orange, parmesan garlic
$12
Crispy Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Bibb lettuce, hoisin orange sauce, crispy wontons. Served with chili sauce
$12
Wisconsin Cheese Curds
Lightly battered and fried. Served with honey mustard
$10
Tin Can Nachos
gluten free
Corn tortilla chips, onions, jalapeños, pico de gallo, avocado, black beans, sour cream, house-made cheese sauce. Served with salsa roja & salsa verde
$12
Add chicken, pulled pork or chili + $5
Add steak + $7
Baja Shrimp Tacos (3)
gluten free
Grilled seasoned shrimp topped with lime cabbage slaw and aioli on house-made corn tortillas
$12
Substitute bibb lettuce for corn tortillas + $2
Jumbo Pretzels
Three jumbo pretzels, house-made cheese sauce and cinnamon butter
$12
Cowboy Tacos (3)
gluten free
Al pastor, sausage, chorizo, bacon, steak, onions, topped with chihuahua cheese, avocado, and salsa roja on corn tortillas
$13
Substitute bibb lettuce for corn tortillas + $2
Toasted Ravioli (6)
Four cheese ravioli, breaded and fried served and with marinara sauce
$9
Salads & Soups
Spinach and Kale Waldorf
gluten free
Baby spinach, chopped kale, apples, cranberries, walnuts, celery, fennel, goat cheese, house-made honey vinaigrette
$12
Roasted Beet Salad
gluten free
Roasted beets, arugula, dried cranberries, goat cheese, walnuts with a honey vinaigrette dressing
$12
Taco Salad
Romaine, black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, chihuahua cheese, red onions, cilantro, chipotle aioli dressing. Served in a tortilla bowl
$10
Add seasoned ground beef + $5
Thai Salad
Iceberg, red & napa cabbage, scallions, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, cilantro, sesame seeds, crispy wontons, peanuts, ginger vinaigrette
$11
Nick’s Chopped Salad
gluten free
Romaine, avocado, tomatoes, bleu cheese crumbles, bacon, corn, red onions, cucumbers, hard boiled eggs, fresh tortilla strips, citrus vinaigrette
$12
Classic Caesar
Romaine, tomatoes, garlic croutons, parmesan cheese, caesar dressing
$10
House Salad
gluten free
Mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, cabernet vinaigrette
$9
Salad Add-Ons:
Chicken + $5
Salmon + $7
Shrimp + $7
Steak + $7
Ahi Tuna + $8
House-Made Chicken Noodle Soup
Cup $5
Bowl $7
Beef Chili
Cup $5
Bowl $7
Forkless
Served with Choice Of: Hand Cut Fries, Chips or Dressed Mixed Greens
Smoked Pulled Pork
Eight hour smoked pork shoulder, coleslaw, house-made BBQ sauce, onion strings, brioche bun
$14
Nick’s Chicken Club
Grilled chicken breast, avocado, provolone, bacon, lettuce, tomato, pesto, ciabatta or wrap
$14
BLTA
Bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, lemon pepper aioli, grilled sourdough
$10
Add Salmon + $6
Add Chicken + $5
Philly Cheesesteak
Thinly sliced steak, grilled onions, mixed bell peppers, mushrooms, provolone, french roll
$15
Buffalo Chicken
Fried chicken breast, house-made buffalo sauce, lettuce, bleu cheese, tomato, celery & carrot slaw, ciabatta bread
$14
Roasted Veggie
Bell peppers, red onion, carrots, tomatoes, yellow squash, arugula, pesto aioli, fresh mozzarella, multigrain bun or wrap
$12
Ahi Tuna Wrap
Napa & red cabbage, tomato, carrot, cucumber, sesame seeds, cilantro, tossed in a ginger vinaigrette
$15
Nick's Sloppy Joe
Ground beef and chorizo sloppy joe topped with pepper jack cheese, brioche bun
$14
Create Your Burger
Served with Choice Of: Hand Cut Fries, Chips or Dressed Mixed Greens. All Burgers Dressed With: Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, and Pickle
Prime Ground Beef
Eight ounce USDA prime beef
$13
Turkey Burger
Six ounce seasoned patty
$12
The Beyond Burger™
Plant-based burger that looks, cooks, and satisfies like beef without GMOS, soy or gluten
$13
Salmon Burger
Eight ounce ground sustainable atlantic salmon
$14
Choose Your Bun:
Brioche, Pretzel, Sourdough, Multigrain
Substitute Gluten Free Bun + $2
Choose Your Sauce:
Chipotle Aioli, Garlic Aioli, Lemon Pepper Aioli, House-Made BBQ
Choose Your Cheese:
Cheddar, Bleu Cheese, Swiss, Pepper Jack, Provolone, American + $1
Choose Your Veggies:
Grilled Onions, Grilled Mushrooms, Crispy Onions, Jalapeños + $1
Final Touches:
Bacon, Avocado, Fried Egg + $2
Entrees
Nick’s Famous Mac N' Cheese
Cavatappi, house-made cheese sauce, and bread crumbs
$13
Pulled pork + $5
Grilled chicken breast + $5
Hot links + $5
Smoked brisket + $6
Seared Salmon
Eight ounce seared atlantic salmon topped with sauteed spinach, cherry tomatoes and lemon butter. Served with fresh herb white rice
$24
Stir Fry
Angel hair pasta or white rice, pea pods, carrots, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, broccoli, water chestnuts
$13
Add:
Chicken + $5
Steak + $7
Shrimp + $7
Chicken Oreganato
Lemon and oregano-marinated chicken breast. Served with roasted potatoes and broccoli
$20
Hanger Steak
Seasoned hanger steak, chimichurri with a rice vegetable medley and a hint of lime
$24
Rigatoni Bolognese
Ragu of pork, short rib, tomatoes and parmesan
$20
“Consuming Raw or Undercooked Meats, Poultry, Seafood, Shellfish or Eggs May Increase Your Risk of Foodborne Illness.” ©US Foods Menu 2018 (17666)
From the Smoker
Served with Baked Beans, Mac N' Cheese and Cornbread
Baby Back Ribs
Dry rubbed 3-4 hour smoked
Full Slab $26
Half Slab $18
Pulled Pork Plate
Dry rubbed 14 hour smoked
$17
Beef Brisket Plate
Dry rubbed 14 hour smoked
$20
Hot Link Platter
Smoked andouille sausages. Best served with an ice cold beer
$17
Smoked Chicken Wing Plate
Dry rubbed 2-3 hour smoked. Choose sauce: house-made buffalo, BBQ, thai chili, parmesan garlic
$17
BBQ Platter
Choose two meats to create the ultimate BBQ experience
$28
Monthly Specials
Mini Chile Rellenos
Diced, roasted poblano peppers blended with rich mozzarella and cotija cheeses and battered with corn masa
$12
Poblano Pesto Pasta
House-made poblano pesto sauce tossed with cavatappi pasta and shrimp, topped with parmesan cheese
$18
Wagyu Flank Steak
8oz Second City Prime wagyu flank steak in an umami marinade and served with garlic mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli
$28
Citrus Chicken
8oz seared chicken breast served with a house-made citrus sauce and cherry tomatoes over white rice. Choice of broccoli, mixed bell peppers, spinach, or brussel sprouts
$20
Brunch Menu
Saturday & Sunday, 11AM-3PM
French Toast
Thick cut brioche bread dipped in our secret batter topped with strawberries and powdered sugar
$10
Avocado Toast & Poached Eggs
Toasted French bread, avocado, cilantro, tomato, onion, jalapeño, two poached eggs, peanuts and red peppers. Served with breakfast potatoes
$12
Nick’s Eggs Benedict
Two poached eggs on an English muffin with ham, bacon and verde hollandaise topped with arugula. Served with breakfast potatoes
$12
Chilaquiles
Corn tortilla chips simmered in salsa verde, topped with pico de gallo, chihuahua cheese, sour cream, and two eggs any style
Add chicken $4
Add steak $6
$10
Chicken & Waffles
Belgian waffle with rice krispie-fried chicken topped with honey butter
$12
Steak & Eggs
Marinated skirt steak with two eggs any style. Served with breakfast potatoes
$15
Biscuits & Gravy
Two flaky biscuits topped with sausage gravy and scrambled eggs. Served with breakfast potatoes
$12
Breakfast Chimichanga
Skirt steak or chorizo, mixed bell peppers, scrambled eggs, tomato, chihuahua cheese. Rolled in a flour tortilla topped with salsa roja, chihuahua cheese and avocado. Served with breakfast potatoes
$14
Kids Menu
Kids Grilled Cheese
Cheddar and mozzarella cheese on hearty white bread. With your choice of fries, chips or mixed greens.
$7
Chicken Tenders
Three chicken fingers, served with BBQ sauce, ranch or honey mustard. With your choice of fries, chips or mixed greens.
$7
Kids Sliders
Two sliders served with cheddar cheese. With your choice of fries, chips or mixed greens.
$8
Kids Mac ‘N Cheese
Cavatappi pasta served with house-made cheese sauce.
$5
Kids Pasta
Cavatappi pasta with your choice of marinara sauce with parmesan cheese or butter sauce with parmesan cheese.
$5
Sides
Parm Garlic Brussel Sprouts GF $6
Sweet Potato Fries GF $5
Mac N' Cheese $5
Roasted Potatoes $5
Baked Beans $5
Roasted Veggies GF $6
Steamed Broccoli GF $5
Hand Cut Fries GF $4
Potato Chips GF $4
Fruit Cup GF $4
Coleslaw $4
*GF - Gluten Free
Spirits
Bourbon
Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, KY
$8
Bulleit, Louisville, KY
$8.50
Blanton’s, Frankfort, KY
$15.50
Eagle Rare, Frankfort, KY
$8
Knob Creek, Clermont, KY
$9.50
Maker’s Mark, Loretto, KY
$9
Woodford Reserve, Woodford, KY
$14
Rye
Bulleit, Louisville, KY
$8.50
Dickel, Lawrenceburg, IN
$7
High West Rendezvous, Park City, UT
$12
Woodford Rye, Woodford, KY
$14
Whiskey
High West, Park City, UT
$9
Crown Royal, Gimli, MB
$8
Jameson, Cork, IRL
$8
Jack Daniels, Lynchburg, TN
$7
Scotch Whisky
The Balvenie Double Wood 12 yr
$14
Cragganmore 12 yr
$14
Dewar’s White Label
$8
Glenlivet Single Malt 12 yr
$9
Glenfiddich Single Malt 14 yr
$14
Johnny Walker Black Label
$9
Macallan Single Malt 12 yr
$12
Smokehead Single Malt
$12
Talisker Single Malt 10 yr
$16
Gin
Bombay
$7
Bombay Sapphire
$8
Hendrick’s
$9
Langley’s
$9
Death’s Door
$9
Rum
Bacardi
$6.50
Captain Morgan
$7
Malibu
$6
Plantation Original Dark
$7
Tequila
Patron Silver
$9
Milagro Silver
$9
Maestro Dobel
$10
Herradura Reposado
$9
Herradura Añejo
$10
Vodka
Grey Goose
$8
Ketel One
$7.50
Ketel One Citron
$7.50
New Amsterdam
$7
Tito’s
$7.50
Prairie Cucumber
$7.50
Spirit Upcharges
Manhattan Up
$3
Manhattan Rocks
$2
Old Fashioned
$3
Rocks/Neat
$2
Tall
$1
Drinks
Cocktails
Manhattan
Woodford Bourbon | Woodford Rye | Sweet Vermouth | Aromatic Bitters
$12
Old Fashioned
Old Forester | Apple Jack | Demerara
$10
The Locale
Napue Gin | Mango | Fresh Citrus | Cranberry | Aromatic Bitters
$10
Paloma
Casamigos Blanco | Ruby Red Grapefruit | Fresh Citrus
$10
Mezcal Passionfruit Margarita
Casamigos Mezcal | Casamigos Blanco | Passionfruit | Fresh Citrus | Aromatic Bitters
$10
Pomelo
Ketel One Grapefruit Rose | Fresh Citrus | Peychaud’s L’ Aperitivo | Prosecco
$10
Fresa Agrios
Titos Vodka | Strawberry | Fresh Lemon | Bergamot | Orange Bitters
$10
Scofflaw
Woodford Rye | Dry Vermouth | Fresh Lemon | Pomegranate
$12
Reserve Wine List
Sonoma Loeb | Chardonnay
Napa, California | Nose of tropical fruits and flowers to its fresh zesty mouthfeel. Lively flavors of guava, lemon, lychee, and pineapple.
$50
Flowers | Pinot Noir
Sonoma Coast, California | Aromas of wild strawberries, cranberries. Flavors of bing cherry, raspberry, and pomegranate.
$72
Duckhorn | Merlot
Napa, California | Aromas of ripe cherry, plum, and black fig. Tannins supporting layers of raspberry, and black cherry
$88
Chappellet Mountain Cuvée | Red Blend
Napa, California | Layers of red fruit, rum raisin, cola, vanilla, and cedar. Full body of the flavor of ripe berry, spiced chocolate, and toasted oak
$60
The Prisoner | Red Blend
Napa, California | Aromas of bing cherry, espresso, and roasted fig. Flavors of ripe raspberry, pomegranate, and wild berry.
$72
Obsidian Ridge | Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma, California | Brambly and dark with hints of cocoa powder. Notes of black cherries mixed with blackberries.
$60
Raymond Vineyards | Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
Napa, California | Aromas of cherry, candied violet, and red fruits with a touch of sandalwood and maple. Flavors of black currant and cocoa nibs.
$75
Red Wine
De Loach | Pinot Noir
Russian River, California
$10
$36
Belle Glos Meiomi | Pinot Noir
Sonoma, California
$12
$42
Chehalem
WillametteValley, Oregon
$13
$44
Zuccardi Serie A | Malbec
Mendoza, Argentina
$9
$32
Conundrum | Red Blend
Napa, California
$12
$42
Honoro Vera | Merlot
Jumilla, Spain
$9
$32
Avalon | Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa, California
$10
$36
Buehler Estates | Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa, California
$14
46
White Wine
Roquefeuille | Rose
Cotes De Provence, France
$12
42
Tiamo | Prosecco
Veneto, Italy
$9
$32
Riff | Pinot Grigio
Veneto, Italy
$8
$28
Jules Taylor | Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, New Zealand
$11
$40
Matanzas Creek | Sauvignon Blanc
Sonoma, California
$11
$40
La Crema | Chardonnay
Monterey, California
$12
$42
Sonoma Cutrer | Chardonnay
Russian River, California
$14
$46
vintages upon request
Desserts
Brownie a la Mode
Triple chocolate hot brownie, nutella topping with homer's mint ice cream
$7
Ice Cream
Generous scoop of homer's French vanilla or mint ice cream
$5
Drunken Bread Pudding
Baked custard-soaked brioche, seasonal fruit, whiskey-soaked raisins, amaretto caramel
$7
Crave Bar
Locally made, premium artisan ice cream bar on a crunchy caramel and chocolate pretzel
$6
About Us
We are a neighborhood bar and grill focusing on American, gastropub-style cuisine. Featuring the freshest high-quality ingredients, Nick’s is guaranteed to satisfy the appetites of burger lovers, vegetarians, seafood aficionados and everyone in-between. With gluten-free offerings, a great kids menu and full bar, Nick’s is the perfect gathering spot for families and friends.
Started by nine local families who were committed to creating a restaurant that delivered great food and exceptional service in an inviting environment, Nick’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill first opened its doors in June 2013. Since then, Nick’s has become a “go to” neighborhood staple that has been recognized for actively supporting its community, area schools and local charities.
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