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South Gate Cafe
655 Forest Ave
Lake Forest, IL 60045
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Dinner Menu
Appetizers
Bruschetta
$9.00
wood roasted heirloom tomatoes, evoo, basil, house ricotta, crostini
Disco Fries
$9.00
fresh cut fries, white cheddar, smoked ham, white chicken gravy
Bacon Cheeseburger Egg Rolls
$9.00
ketchup, mustard, pickles, lettuce, cherry tomatoes
Tater Tots
$9.00
gouda stuffed potato puree, lightly fried, spicy house ranch dressing
Mushroom Strudel
$11.00
crimini and oyster mushrooms, asparagus, filo, goat cheese cream, balsamic reduction, frisee lettuce, oven roasted tomatoes
Crab Cake
$12.00
more crab than cake, old bay, sweet peppers, remoulade
Tuna Tartare
$12.00
soy, rice vinegar, avocado, scallion, cucumber, toasted sesame, wonton chips
Lobster Dumplings
$12.00
maine lobster, shrimp mousse, soy caramel, baby spinach
Shrimp And Grits
$13.00
grilled shrimp, white cheddar, andouille sausage
Mussels
$13.00
garlic, shallots, white wine, butter, crostini
Chips And Dip
$8.00
house potato chips with three dipping sauces. maytag blue cheese, bacon truffle parmesan, caramelized onion crème fraiche
“house” Made Soups
south gate tomato basil, chef ’s daily soup
- Cup $5.00
- Bowl $8.00
Salads
House Salad
$7.00
mixed local greens, roasted tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, sunflower seeds, sweet & tangy vinaigrette
Roasted Beet Salad
$9.00
herbed goat cheese, beet paint, almonds, roasted beets, arugula, red wine reduction
Butter Lettuce Wedge
$12.00
heirloom tomatoes, candied bacon, blue cheese, pine nuts, house bacon
Amidei ’s Mercatino Salad
daily chef ’s "whimsy" made from the freshest selections inspired by amidei’s mercatino. local, fresh, yes!
- Market Price
Entree Salads
Market House Cobb
grilled chicken, romaine & butter lettuce mix, tomatoes, avocado, housemade bacon, hard boiled egg, green beans, blue cheese, red wine vinaigrette
- $15.00
- Substitute Salmon, Hanger Steak Or Shrimp $2.00
Big Market House Salad
mixed greens, oven roasted tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, sunflower seeds, sweet & tangy vinaigrette with grilled chicken
- $18.00
- Substitute Salmon, Hanger Steak Or Shrimp $2.00
Spicy Seared Tuna
$19.00
arugula and farro salad, dried fruits, pine nuts, orange segments, herbed vinaigrette
Chicken Paillard
$14.00
butter lettuce and mixed greens, parmesan cheese, fried caper s, avocado, simpl e lemon and olive oil dressing
Classics
Pot Roast
$23.00
braised short ribs, carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, onions
Roasted Chicken
$18.00
half amish chicken, creamy grits, roasted root vegetables, chicken jus
Meatloaf
$19.00
caramelized brussel sprouts, fried mashed potatoes, bourbon mustard glaze
Beef Stroganoff
$19.00
housemade pappardelle, sour cream, crimini mushrooms, garlic
Hot Wing Ravioli
braised chicken, hot sauce, tarragon butter, basil oil, crispy onions, blue cheese sauce
- $15.00
- $19.00
Duck Pot Pie
$18.00
duck confit, red wine reduction, dates, fresh herbs, puff pastry shell
Chicken Fried Steak
$22.00
classic w/ hanger steak, mashed potatoes, onion demi-glace and crispy kale
Veggie Ravioli
$14.00
housemade pasta, ricotta filled, butternut squash puree, brussel sprouts, asparagus, oven roasted tomatoes, oyster mushrooms, toasted pumpkin seeds
Mushroom Risotto
$15.00
arborio and wild rice, crimini and oyster mushrooms, garlic, white wine, mascarpone, toasted pecans, truffle oil
Entrees
American "bouillabaisse”
$26.00
mussels, shrimp, whitefish, corn, potatoes, andouille sausage, tomato broth
Ginger Steamed Salmon
$22.00
quinoa salad, pomegranate, tahini vinaigrette, asparagus
Dom’s Bolognese
$17.00
housemade tagliatelle noodles, bolognese, parmesan cheese, rosemary vinagrette
Whitefish
$23.00
pan seared, cauliflower pinenut puree, caramelized cauliflower, citrus jam, pesto, shaved fennel, evoo
Bone-in Ribeye
20 oz., grilled asparagus, veal demi-glace, roasted baby white potatoes
Hanger Steak
$23.00
roasted tomatoes, crispy onions, skinny fries, salsa verde
Pork Chop
$28.00
12 oz chop, mashed sweet potato, fresh thyme, bbq brown butter, red pepper, honey crisp apple sauce
Lamb Shank
$28.00
red wine braised, borlotti beans, celery, carrots, onions, bacon, pequin peppers, fried onions
Sandwiches
chef dominic refers to himself as a "sandwich kind of guy. " all are served with house fries. yes, you can substitute our house made chips {n/c} or fruit salad $2
Market House Burger
$12.00
half-pound patty, white cheddar, caramelized onion, bacon jam, lettuce, oven roasted tomatoes, brioche bun
Burger Straight Up
$10.00
half-pound patty, brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, add cheddar, no charge
The House Reuben
$12.00
housemade corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, 1000 island dressing, fresh baked toasted rye
Van Doren Club
$12.00
house made bacon, roasted turkey, lettuce, four year aged cheddar, tomatoes, mayo, multi grain bread
Burger No Bun
$12.00
mushrooms, parmesan crisp, lettuce & tomato involtini, ketchup, mustard, pickles
Crispy Pig
$12.00
house cured pork belly, apple terrine, roasted peppers, sweet chili vinaigrette
White Fish Sandwich
$12.00
breaded white fish, sweet & spicy aioli, tomatoes, shallots, basil
Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich
$13.00
crispy chicken breast, smoked ham, swiss cheese, dijon aioli, lettuce, tomato
Sandwiches - Grilled Flatbreads
house made flatbread dough
Bianco
$12.00
roasted garlic, mascarpone, prosciutto, artichokes, parmesan, arugula
Margherita
$9.00
tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil
Sides
Grilled Asparagus
Creamy Grits
Brussel Sprouts
Quinoa Salad
House Fries
Mashed Potatoes
Mac & Cheese
Grand Finale
The Candy Bar
$6.00
layered chocolate and peanut butter mousse served with salted peanut ice cream over a chocolate anglaise and dark chocolate sauce
Apple-cranberry Crumble
$6.00
fall flavors baked inside a crumble, served with vanilla ice cream and rum caramel
Cake Donuts
$6.00
fresh made, tossed table side with cinnamon, served with chocolate & raspberry dipping sauce
Monkey Bread
$6.00
cinnamon and sugar coated brioche, warm toffee sauce and toasted pecans. served with creme anglaise, chocolate sauce and sour cherry dipping sauce
Cupcake Flight
$7.00
a flight of four: vanilla buttermilk cake, lemon curd, toasted meringue banana cake, raspberry sauce, spiced cream cheese frosting beet cake, balsalmic mousse, goat cheese frosting chocolate cake, banana mousse, peanut butter frosting
House Made Ice Cream And Sorbet
$4.00
ask your server about today’s fresh flavors
Mix & Match Minis
we have created some yummy “bites” listed below order one or create your own platter to share, or, take some home with you for later.
Brownie
$2.00
chocolate times three: fudge , chips, ganache
Ice Cream Sandwich
$2.00
house made vanilla or our flavor of the day between chocolate cookies
Bakery Cookies
$2.00
chocolate chip, sugar cookies, triple chocolate, or cowboy cookie (oatmeal , walnuts, chocolate chips)
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General Info
Hours
Monday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
Tuesday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
Wednesday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
Thursday:
11:30am - 10:00pm
Friday:
11:30am - 12:00am
Saturday:
11:30am - 12:00am
Sunday:
11:30am - 8:00pm