Parkers' Restaurant & Bar Menu
Welcome to Parkers' Restaurant & Bar, a hidden gem nestled in Downers Grove, IL, where culinary excellence meets a warm atmosphere. This veteran-owned establishment specializes in a fusion of steakhouse, seafood, and wine bar offerings, ensuring a delightful experience for every palate.
The menu standout is the Create Your Own Surf and Turf, featuring succulent Hudson Canyon jumbo sea scallops and luscious lobster tail. Each dish, from juicy beef short rib tacos to perfectly grilled asparagus, embodies high-quality ingredients and expert preparation.
With options for vegan and vegetarian diners, alongside a full bar and live music enhancing the ambiance, Parkers' caters to all occasions—be it casual gatherings or intimate dinners. Enjoy their vibrant outdoor seating, ideal for a cozy evening. Come and indulge in a culinary adventure that promises to tantalize your taste buds!
Wild Caught Fish Feature
Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass
Baby Bok Chok, Mushroom-Yuzu Broth, Sticky Rice
Wood Oven Roasted Scallops
Parsnip Pure, Roasted Harvest Vegetables, Pickled Grapes
Grilled Wild Swordfish
Gigante Butter Beans, Braised Fennel, Broccoli Leaves, Romesco Sauce
Grilled Faroe Island Salmon
Butternut Squash Pure, Sweet Potato & Southwest Spiced Succotash, Bacon Vinaigrette
Grilled Branzino
Chick Pea Pure, Sauted Swiss Chard & Purple Kale, Chermoula, Upland Cress, Saffron Toum Sauce
Grilled Mahi Mahi
Gigante Butter Beans, Vegetable Broth, Braised Fennel, Broccoli Leaves, Romesco Sauce
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Hoisin Glaze, Togarashi, Daikon Radish, Wasabi Aioli
Manila Clam Chowder
Potato, onion, cream, parsley.
Colossal Shrimp Cocktail
Jumbo Gulf shrimp, cocktail sauce, lemon.
Caesar Salad
Hearts of romaine, garlic crouton, Parmesan.
Wedge Salad
Ciabatta Crostini, Cucumber, Celery, Bell Pepper
Margherita Pizza Vpn
Buffalo mozzarella, San Marzano tomato, basil, extra virgin olive oil.
Roasted Tomato & Burrata Crostini
Wood Oven Toasted Sourdough, Basil Oil
Marinated Beets & Goat Cheese
Greek Yogurt, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Basil, Pomegranate Molasses
Octopus a la Plancha
Chickpea Puree, Smoked Paprika Oil, Cilantro, Pickled Drop Peppers, Pea Sprouts
Crispy Calamari
Roasted garlic aioli, cocktail sauce, lemon, shishito peppers, parsley.
Lobster Bisque
Garnished with lobster meat and chives.
Pear Salad
Red Wine Poached Pears, Mesclun Greens, Candied Walnuts, Smoky Bleu Cheese, Spiced Pear Glaze, Sherry Vinaigrette
Prime Beef Carpaccio
Parmesan, crispy celery root, arugula, lemon, extra virgin olive oil.
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
Mango Salsa, Sriracha Aioli, Yucca Chips
Appetizers and Salads
Entrees
Cedar Plank Roasted Lake Superior Whitefish
Whipped potato, charred lemon, sauteed garlic spinach, lemon butter sauce.
Bouillabaise
Shrimp, calamari, mussels, fin fish, saffron tomato broth, rouille, crouton.
New England Lobster Roll
Griddled bun, french fries, cole slaw.
Red Wine Braised Beef Short Rib
Baby carrots, cremini mushrooms, English peas, parsnip pure, red wine reduction.
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
Remoulade, Mixed Vegetable-Frisee Slaw.
Mushroom Risotto
Roasted Maitake Mushrooms, Baby Arugula, Grana Padano, Truffle Oil
Black Truffle & Burrata Ravioli
Zucchini, Grana Padano, Micro Basil, Truffle Butter
20 oz. Dry Aged Bone in Rib-Eye
Butter Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes, Rosemary Salt
Creekstone Farms 14 oz. Prime New York Strip
Center cut 14 oz. Butter Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes, Rosemary Salt
Creekstone Farms 7 oz. Filet Mignon
Center cut steak, whipped potato, green beans, red wine reduction.
Creekstone Farms 10 oz. Filet Mignon
Center cut steak, whipped potato, green beans, red wine reduction.
Grilled Australian Lamb Chops
Marinated Grilled Lamb Lollipops, Mascarpone Polenta, Braised Fennel & Baby Carrots
12 oz Duroc Pork Chop
Apple Cider Chutney, Sweet Potato Wedge Fries, Brussels Sprouts, Crumbled Bleu Cheese
From the Charcoal Grill
Create Your Own Surf and Turf
Hudson Canyon Jumbo Sea Scallops
2 pieces.
Gulf Shrimp
5 pieces.
Lobster Tail (6 oz)
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake (1)
Grilled Asparagus
Sauteed Spinach
Whipped Potatoes
Wood Oven Roasted Mushrooms
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
Butter Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes
Sides
Desserts
My Mom's Raspberry Cheesecake
Raspberry Jam Layers, Graham Cracker Crust, Fresh Raspberries, Whipped Cream
Parkers Butter Cake
Vanilla strawberry syrup, streusel crumble, vanilla gelato.
Warm Flourless Chocolate Brownie
Caramelized banana, chocolate and caramel sauces, vanilla ice cream.
Key Lime Pie
Graham cracker crust, whipped country cream, fresh berries.
Caramel Budino
Italian style custard, salted caramel, aged rum, chocolate cookie crumbles.
White Chocolate and Apricot Croissant Bread Pudding
Creme anglaise, strawberry gelato.
Clam Chowder Lunch
Garnished with bacon and parsley.
Lobster Bisque Lunch
Garnished with lobster meat and chives.
Crispy Calamari Lunch
Roasted garlic aioli, cocktail sauce, shishito peppers, lemon, parsley.
Roasted Tomato Crostini Lunch
Goat cheese, basil, extra virgin olive oil.
Crispy Brussels Sprouts Lunch
Hoisin Glaze, Togarashi, Daikon Radish, Wasabi Aioli
Burrata & Heirloom Tomato Caprese Lunch
Basil Oil, Balsamic Glaze,Micro Basil, Maldon Sea Salt
Margherita Pizza VPN Lunch
Buffalo mozzarella, San Marzano tomato, basil, extra virgin olive oil.
Colossal Shrimp Cocktail Lunch
Jumbo gulf shrimp, cocktail sauce, lemon.
Lunch Appetizers and Small Plates
Lunch Salads
Spinach & Kale Salad
Crispy Chickpeas, Hard-Boiled Egg, Watermelon Radish, Grana Padano, Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
Chopped Salad Lunch
Applewood smoked bacon, tomato, onion, green beans, red pepper, carrot, avocado, and Parkers vinaigrette.
Caesar Salad Lunch
Hearts of romaine, garlic crouton, and Grana Padano.
Salmon Poke Bowl Lunch
Sriracha mayo, avocado, wakame, cucumber, carrot, edamame, sushi rice.
Seafood Cobb Salad Lunch
Jumbo lump crab, shrimp, tomatoes, diced egg, bacon, cucumbers, green onions, avocado, romaine, Louis dressing.
Nicoise Salad
Grilled Ahi Tuna, Green Beans, Yukon Gold Potatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Nicoise Olives, Hard Boiled Egg, Whole Grain Mustard Yogurt Dressing
Grilled Faroe Island Salmon Lunch
Roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables, salsa verde.
Cedar Plank Roasted Lake Superior Whitefish Lunch
Whipped potato, charred lemon, sauteed garlic spinach, lemon butter sauce.
Risotto Genovese
Creamy Arborio Rice, Pesto, English Peas, Asparagus, Grana Padano
Daily Express Lunch
Fresh catch of the day with chefs seasonal preparation. Served with soup or salad.
Fish & Chips
Beer Battered Fried Fresh Cod, French Fries, Remoulade Sauce, Malt Vinegar
Black Truffle & Burrata Ravioli Lunch
Zucchini, Grana Padano, Micro Basil, Truffle Butter
Lunch Entrees
Lunch Burgers and Sandwiches
Parkers Cheeseburger Lunch
Lettuce, tomato, red onion, challah bun, choice of cheese.
Kobe Beef Cheeseburger Lunch
Gruyere cheese, bacon, griddled mushrooms, crispy onion, lettuce, roasted garlic aioli, challah bun.
Grilled Chicken and Chevre Sandwich Lunch
Cajun Spiced Chicken Breast, Monterey Jack, Lettuce, Tomato, Remoulade Sauce, Stirato Roll
Crispy Cod Sandwich Lunch
Beer battered, fried fresh cod, tartar sauce, lettuce, tomato, challah bun.
Bourbon Glazed Strip Steak Sandwich Lunch
8 oz. strip steak, arugula, garlic aioli, jim beam glaze, blue cheese, crispy onions, toasted baguette, Parmesan herb fries.
New England Lobster Roll Lunch
Lobster claw meat, shrimp, mayonnaise, griddled bun.
Beef Short Rib Tacos Lunch
Tomatillo salsa, pico de gallo, radish, queso fresco, cilantro lime, corn tortilla.
Fresh Fish Tacos Lunch
Pineapple salsa, cabbage, cilantro, lime crema, flour tortilla.
Lunch Tacos
Lunch Desserts
Parkers Butter Cake Lunch
Vanilla Strawberry Syrup, Streusel Crumble, Fresh Strawberries, Vanilla Gelato
Warm Flourless Chocolate Brownie Lunch
Caramelized banana, chocolate sauce, and vanilla ice cream.
Key lime Pie Lunch
Graham cracker crust, whipped country cream, and fresh berries.
Caramel Budino Lunch
Italian style custard, salted caramel, aged rum, and chocolate cookie crumbles.
White Chocolate & Apricot Croissant Bread Pudding
Creme Anglaise, Butter Pecan Gelato.
