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Spears Bourbon Burgers & Beer
723 N Milwaukee Ave
Wheeling, IL 60090
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Main Menu
Starters
Bacon at the Bar
$10.50
Thick-cut peppered Nueske's Applewood smoked bacon with bourbon maple glaze
Wisconsin Cheese Curds
$10.25
Hand battered white cheddar cheese curds. Cooked golden with Cajun ranch dipping sauce
Fried Pickles
$8.00
Hand-breaded sliced pickles. Served with Cajun ranch
Bourbon Bacon Deviled Eggs
$7.00
Candied Bourbon Bacon, scallions, smoked paprika, and lemon arugula salad
Spears Hummus
$9.00
Ground chick peas, Tahini, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, celery, carrots, Kalamata olives, cucumbers, lemon. Served with grilled pita bread
Fresh Baked Pretzel
$10.00
Basted with brown sugar bourbon butter and served with spicy mustard & cheese sauce
Gator
$13.25
Half pound of tender alligator tail. Hand battered and cooked golden. Served with homemade jalapeño honey mustard
Traditional Wings
$11.50
Eight (8) wings tossed with your choice of: our signature Buffalo Dry Rub, Spicy Lemon Garlic, Sweet Chili, BBQ or Buffalo sauce. Served with carrots and celery. With your choice Bleu Cheese or Ranch dressing
Smoked Wings
$12.00
Eight (8) jumbo, house-smoked dry rubbed chicken wings. Served with carrots and celery. With your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing
Stuffed Banana Peppers
$11.00
Banana peppers stuffed with sausage, drizzled with an extra virgin olive oil. Served with arugula salad and fresh baked bread
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
$9.00
Cheesy spinach and artichoke dip baked golden with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Served with pita bread
Roasted Bone Marrow
$9.00
Bone marrow roasted, seasoned to perfection and topped with a fresh parsley shallot vinaigrette & fresh baked bread
Soups & Salads
Dressings: Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Creamy Balsamic, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Thousand Island, Cajun Ranch, Honey Mustard and Oil & Vinegar
Brian's Baked Potato Soup
Topped with bacon, chives and cheddar cheese
- Cup $4.00
- Bowl $6.00
Tomato Bisque Soup
- Cup $3.00
- Bowl $5.00
Wild Watts Chili
Made in house and topped with sour cream, cheddar cheese and green onions
- Cup $6.00
- Bowl $8.00
House Salad
Crisp salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms, red onions, and seasoned croutons
- Full $7.25
- Side $5.50
- Add Chicken
- $5.00
- Add Steak
- $8.00
- Add Salmon
- $7.00
Blackened Steak Salad
$16.50
Three (3) blackened filet medallions on top of a bed mixed greens, roasted red peppers, corn, crispy jalapeños, papaya pineapple relish, tomato, cucumber and avocado. Served with Cajun ranch. Substitute Chicken
- Substitute Salmon
- $4.00
Chopped Salad
$15.00
Crisp salad tossed with grilled chicken breast, diced avocados, hearts of palm, tomatoes, red onions and cucumbers mixed with Spears' creamy balsamic vinaigrette
- Substitute Salmon
- $6.00
- Steak
- $6.00
Spears Signature Salad
$16.00
Grilled Romaine lettuce. Topped with grilled chicken, balsamic reduction, red onions, crumbled bacon, tomatoes, croutons & parmigiano-reggiano. Served with creamy balsamic dressing
Chicken Caesar Salad
$12.00
Grilled chicken breast on top of a bed of crisp romaine lettuce. With homemade Caesar dressing, croutons and grated Parmesan
- Substitute Salmon
- $6.00
- Substitute Steak
- $6.00
Seared Ahi Tuna Salad
$18.00
Seared Ahi Tuna on a bed of spinach & mixed greens, feta cheese, red onion, almonds, mandarin oranges, dried cranberries and raspberry vinaigrette
Grass Fed Burgers and Sandwiches
Served with a choice of french fries | BBQ chips | coleslaw | Substitute side (+$2) crispy Brussels sprouts | sauteed broccoli | sweet potato fries | vampire fries | mashed potato | chipotle corn | baked potato | side salad
Bacon Coffee Burger
$15.00
Coffee rubbed grass-fed beef. Topped with bourbon bacon, cheddar cheese, homemade Dr. Pepper BBQ sauce, arugula, onions and tomato. Served on a pretzel bun
Spears Burger
$14.00
Topped with bone marrow, Merkts cheddar cheese, crispy onions and our parsley vinaigrette. Served on a brioche bun
The Classic
$12.50
Topped with cheddar cheese, mayo, with lettuce, tomato, pickles and onion on the side. Served on a brioche bun
Elk Burger
$16.00
Topped with pepper jack cheese, roasted red peppers, sautéed mushrooms and roasted garlic mayo. Served on our Onion bun
The Hangover Burger
$14.50
Topped with an over easy egg, hickory smoked bacon, Merkts cheddar cheese and crispy onions. Served on a brioche bun
The Ghostbuster
$15.00
Grass fed beef, garlic parmesan, pepper jack, cheddar, jalapeno jelly, tomato and arugula. On toasted brioche bun. Served with vampire fries (garlic)
Bison Burger
$16.00
Ground bison, provolone cheese, caramelized onions, shiitake mushrooms, lettuce, tomato and Spears' secret sauce. Served on a pretzel bun
Wagyu Burger
$16.00
Bourbon bacon, caramelized onions and smoked gouda cheese. Served on a brioche bun
Angry Burger
$14.25
Topped with a roasted jalapeño, a blend of nacho and pepper jack cheeses and Sriracha mayo. Served on a pretzel roll
Patty Melt
$14.00
Sautéed Onions & Cheddar Cheese on Toasted Marble Rye
Turkey Burger
$14.00
Homemade turkey patty with red pepper and paprika. Topped with smoked gouda cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato and Creole mayo. Served on a brioche bun
Southwestern Black Bean Burger
$13.50
Homemade patty with black bean. Mixed with pepper-jack cheese, cilantro and roasted red bell peppers. Topped with pico de gallo
- Add Avocado
- $1.50
- Gluten Free Bun
- $2.00
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
$13.00
Grilled or Crispy Amish Chicken with lettuce, tomato, and hot sauce. Topped with homemade blue cheese mayo. On a toasted brioche bun. Choice of side
- Add Cheese
- $1.00
California Chicken Club
$14.00
Amish chicken breast topped with pepper jack cheese, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, crisp lettuce and Creole mayo. Served on our Onion bun
All American Sliders
$10.00
Three (3) grass-fed beef sliders topped with American cheese, shredded lettuce, onion, pickles and our Spears' secret sauce. BBQ Chips
- Sub French Fries or Coleslaw
- $2.00
Spicy Shrimp Tacos
$12.50
Marinated rock shrimp served on corn tortillas with papaya pineapple salsa and creamy Asian slaw. Topped with a Sriracha cream. No Side
- Add Rice Pilaf | Chipotle Corn
- $4.00
Filet Sliders
$12.50
Three (3) sliders served with crispy onions and horseradish sauce. Served with BBQ Chips
- Sub French Fries or Coleslaw
- $2.00
3G Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup
$12.00
Sriracha mayo grilled cheese. Stuffed with bar bacon, pepper jack, provolone and cheddar cheeses. Served with tomato soup
Entrees
Spears Marinated Skirt Steak
$22.50
8 oz. marinated skirt steak. Grilled to your liking and served with garlic mashed potato and chipotle corn
Whiskey Chicken
$17.00
Sautéed Amish Chicken with creamy bourbon mushroom & shallot sauce. Served with mashed potatoes & sautéed broccoli
Chicken and Sausage Penne
$15.50
Italian Sausage Crumbles, Sliced Grilled Chicken Breast, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Red Onions, Spinach, Penne Pasta Tossed in a Creamy Vodka Sauce Topped w/ Parmesan Cheese. Served with Garlic Bread Stick
Bourbon Bacon Pork Chop
$19.00
10 oz. center-cut bone in pork chop sautéed with Applewood smoked bacon, apples, caramelized onions and spicy bourbon maple sauce. Served with garlic mashed potato and crispy brussel sprouts
Salmon
$20.50
Fresh Atlantic salmon grilled and topped with homemade tarragon sauce. Served with rice pilaf and crispy brussel sprouts
Fish N' Chips
$15.50
Atlantic cod dipped in seasoned beer-batter and cooked golden. Served with hand-cut french fries, coleslaw and house tartar sauce
Sides
Handcut French Fries
$4.00Homemade BBQ Chips
$4.00
Tossed in our signature BBQ Rub
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
$4.00
Brussels sprout petals flash-fried and tossed with balsamic reductions, toasted almonds and green onions
Baked Potato
$4.00
Served with butter, sour cream and green onions
- Add Bacon Bits
- $0.75
- Shredded Cheese
- $1.00
Sweet Potato Fries
$4.00Chipotle Corn
$4.00
Yellow corn sautéed with Sriracha mayo, chipotle butter, parmesan cheese, salt & pepper
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
$4.00
Garlic, Butter, parmesan cheese, white pepper
Sautéed Broccoli
$4.00
Olive oil, garlic, salt & pepper
Creamy Coleslaw
$4.00Loaf of Bread
$2.00Fall Specials
Applelicious Sangria
$10.00
Frankly Spiced Apple Vodka, White Wine, Spiced Apple Syrup. Topped with soda
Spiced Apple Ginger Mule
$8.00
Frankly Spiced Apple Vodka, Ginger Beer, Lime Juice
Steak Quesadilla
$14.00
Tortilla stuffed with Filet, Cheddar-Jack Cheese, Roasted Red Pepper and Grilled Onions. Served with Spicy Salsa, Pico De Gallo and Lettuce
- Add Sour Cream
- $0.75
Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich
$15.00
Smoked pork, creamy coleslaw and crispy onions. Served on a toasted brioche bun, BBQ drizzle and your choice of fries, BBQ chips or coleslaw
The Focaccia Melt
$15.00
Roasted Turkey, Ham and Pepperoni. Topped with melted Havarti cheese, Tomato and Spears homemade Ranch. Served with your choice of Fries, BBQ Chips or Coleslaw
- Sub Sweet Potato Fries
- $2.00
Garlic Demi Glazed Sirloin
$23.00
8oz Tender Sirloin Medallion topped with a garlic demi glaze. Served with Garlic Mashed and Sautéed Broccoli
- Add Saueeted Mushrooms or Grilled Onions (Each)
- $0.75
Maple Sweet Potato Cheesecake
$8.50
With caramel
Raspberry Donut Cheescake
$8.50
Raspberry Drizzle
Kids Menu
Available for kids 12 and under
Grilled Cheese
$6.99
Served with Fries, BBQ Chips or Coleslaw
Cheeseburger
$6.99
American Cheese. Served fries, BBQ Chips or coleslaw
Gourmet Mac & Cheese
$6.99
Served with fries, BBQ chips or coleslaw Available as buttered noodles with Parmesan cheese
Chicken Fingers
$6.99
Served with fries, BBQ chips or coleslaw
Cheesy Pizza
$6.99- Add Pepperoni
- $0.50