Bat 17

1709 Benson Ave, Evanston
(847) 733-7117

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Pastrami Burger

Menu

Appetizers
Chicken Fingers
5 Lightly breaded organic chicken breast, served with seasoned fries and a side of BBQ sauce.
Buffalo Bites
One-pound of scrumptious lightly breaded boneless fried chicken bites smothered in our tangy buffalo sauce and served in a unique cone like thingy with bleu cheese dressing.
Nachos with Meat
Our own tortilla chips smothered with free-range chicken breast or ground beef, a spicy homemade cheese sauce, jalapenos, black beans, scallions and served with our own 5 alarm salsa, guacamole and sour cream on the side.
Pretzel Bites
A large cone of mouth-watering salted pretzel bites sauteed lightly with a splash of extra virgin oil and served hot and crispy with an original Bat 17 tangy cheese dipping sauce on the side.
Pigskins
Four mouthwatering potato skins stuffed with an NFL sized portion of bbq pulled pork or applewood smoked bacon, your choice, cheddar cheese and served with a side of bat 17 homemade BBQ sauce.
Sliders
Four classic mini American cheeseburgers with grilled onions and pickles
Wings
Our unique wings are all drumsticks, in our spicy Buffalo sauce, a smoky BBQ sauce or half and half. Served with celery and bleu cheese dressing.
Loaded Tots
A pound of tater tots topped with chili, cheese sauce, fresh guacamole, and chipotle crema.
Loaded Fries
A pound of fries, topped with chili, cheese sauce, fresh guacamole, and a chipotle crema.
Nachos without Meat
Our own tortilla chips smothered with, a spicy homemade cheese sauce, jalapenos, black beans, scallions and served with our own 5 alarm salsa, guacamole and sour cream on the side.
Bruschetta
Six slices of grilled sourdough, olive oil, fresh mozzarella, tomato, red onion, basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Sriracha Wings
Ten fried chicken wings tossed in a sweet & spicy Thai sauce.

Soups
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Served with freshly baked bread.
Soup of the Day
Beef Chili
Served with freshly baked bread.

Salads
Cobb Salad
Free range grilled chicken breast served atop a blend of greens, bleu cheese chunks, Roma tomatoes, egg, applewood-smoked bacon, avocado slices, homemade croutons and tossed in our own blue cheese dressing. Includes fresh baked bread and butter.
Caesar Salad
Freshly romaine lettuce, shaved Parmesan cheese, homemade croutons tossed with a creamy Caesar dressing. Includes fresh baked bread and butter.
Skirt Steak Salad
A hearty chopped salad of thinly sliced BBQ marinated skirt steak, mixed greens, red peppers, tomato, smoked Gouda cheese and lightly tossed in a BBQ ranch dressing. Served with crispy onion strings on top. Includes fresh baked bread and butter.
Buffalo Cobb Salad
Free range golden fried chicken breast chunks tossed in a spicy buffalo sauce and served atop a bed of mixed greens, bleu cheese, tomato, applewood smoked bacon, egg, homemade croutons and tossed in bleu cheese dressing. Comes with a wedge of bat 17 bread.
Sedona Hot & Spicy Shrimp Salad
Marinated, grilled shrimp and Applewood smoked bacon, grilled red onions and red peppers rest atop a bed of mixed greens, smoked Gouda cheese tossed in a Bat 17 original spicy and smokehouse dressing. Includes fresh baked bread and butter.
Wedgy Salad
A perfect side salad for any sammie. A wedge of iceberg lettuce with blue cheese crumbles, bacon crumbles, red onions, Roma tomatoes, and bleu cheese dressing. Includes fresh baked bread and butter.
Cyprus Salad
Barrel-aged marinated Greek feta cheese, an avalanche of blended greens, pitted Kalamata olives, juicy Roma tomatoes, cucumbers and red onions tossed in our own Greek dressing. Includes fresh baked bread and butter.
Sesame Orange Chicken Salad
Mixed greens, red onion, red peppers, sesame, scallions, deep fried chicken breast chunks, chow mein noodles and tossed in a sesame ginger dressing. Includes fresh baked bread and butter.
Asparagus Salad
Cooked and chilled asparagus with shaved Parmesan, fresh mozzarella, Roma tomatoes and served with citrus vinaigrette dressing. Includes fresh baked bread and butter.
Caesar Salad with Chicken
Freshly romaine lettuce, shaved Parmesan cheese, homemade croutons tossed with a creamy Caesar dressing. Includes fresh baked bread and butter.
Farmer's Market Salad
Mixed greens, crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, Roma tomatoes, homemade croutons, red onion and tossed in our own balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Includes fresh baked bread and butter.
BBQ Chicken Salad
Free range grilled chicken breast smothered in Bat 17 BBQ sauce and sitting atop a bed of mixed greens, shaved Vermont cheddar cheese, roasted corn, Roma tomatoes, black beans, tortilla strips and tossed in our own BBQ ranch dressing. Includes fresh baked bread and butter.

Burgers
K-2 Bat 17 Burger
A spectacular 10 oz. burger, Applewood smoked bacon, American cheese, onion strings and served on a grilled brioche bun. Includes a giant-sized, crunchy pickle.
Ricky-Bobby Burger
10 oz of spectacular burger, pepper jack cheese, grilled red pepper, grilled pineapple served on a brioche bun with Sriracha or mae ploy sauce on the side. Includes a giant-sized, crunchy pickle.
Royale Burger with cheese
A delicious 10 oz flame grilled burger, French aged Gruyere cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, pickle chips, and a secret creamy dressing. Includes a giant-sized, crunchy pickle.
Sunny Side Up Burger
A 10 oz burger served with a sunny side up egg, Vermont cheddar cheese, Applewood smoked bacon and served on a brioche bun. Includes a giant-sized, crunchy pickle.
Pulled Pork & Bacon Burger
10 oz burger, topped with BBQ pulled pork, white cheddar, and Applewood smoked bacon. Includes a giant-sized, crunchy pickle.
The Terminator Burger
Two 10 oz. certified Angus beef patties 1.25 lb, 4 slices American cheese, 4 slices Applewood smoked bacon, onion strings served on a triple deck brioche bun and your choice of side. Includes a giant-sized, crunchy pickle.
Boring Burger
10 oz burger, plain and frankly a little timid. Lettuce, tomato and red onion. Includes a giant-sized, crunchy pickle.
Turkey Burger
100% ground turkey breast, no dark meat, no skin, and no fillers. An 8 oz. free-range turkey breast patty seasoned with apples, chipotle sauce, onions, celery, chutney with Muenster cheese, grilled onion, and avocado slices. Served on a brioche bun with a side of ranch dressing. Includes a giant-sized, crunchy pickle.
Black & Bleu Burger
A 10 oz burger seasoned with Cajun spices, onion strings, bleu cheese crumbles, blue cheese dressing and served on a brioche bun. Includes a giant-sized, crunchy pickle.
Pretzel Boy Burger
A 10 oz burger topped with smoked Gouda, roasted red peppers, onion strings served with horseradish sauce on the side on a mouth-watering pretzel bun. Includes a giant-sized, crunchy pickle.
Reuben Burger
10 oz burger topped with corned beef, Swiss, sauerkraut, Russian dressing and rye bun. Includes a giant-sized, crunchy pickle.
Acapulco Burger
A 10 oz burger, cheddar cheese, cilantro, green onion, guacamole, and homemade spicy salsa and served on a brioche bun. Includes a giant-sized, crunchy pickle.
BBQ Burger
A 10 oz burger smothered in BBQ sauce, pepper jack cheese, onion strings on a brioche bun. Includes a giant-sized, crunchy pickle.
Deli Burger
10 oz. burger, topped with pastrami, Swiss, Russian dressing and rye bun. Includes a giant-sized, crunchy pickle.
Nacho Burger
10 oz burger, nacho cheese sauce, tortilla strips, sliced jalapenos, green onions with salsa on the side. Includes a giant-sized, crunchy pickle.

Sliders
Combo Slider Plate
10 sliders, mix and match. Served on freshly made mini brioche buns. If you would like multiples of any flavors, please specify in the special instructions box.
Traditional Sliders
4 classic mini cheeseburger with grilled onion. Served on freshly made mini brioche buns.
Buffalo Sliders
4 crispy fried chicken sliders smothered in Buffalo sauce and bleu cheese dressing on the side. Served on freshly made mini brioche buns.
Chicken Salad Sliders
4 chicken salad sliders, Applewood smoked bacon and mayo. Served on freshly made mini brioche buns.
Pulled Pork Sliders
4 BBQ pork sliders and onion strings and a side of BBQ sauce. Served on freshly made mini brioche buns.
Cheesesteak Combo Slider Plate
Served with 4 cheesesteak sliders and 6 sliders of your choice.
Turkey Burger Sliders
4 mini free range, breast meat only turkey burger sliders topped with Muenster, grilled onion and ranch on the side. Served on freshly made mini brioche buns. 100% ground turkey breast. No sin and no dark meat.
Sriracha Sliders
4 fried chicken sliders tossed in a sweet and spicy Thai sauce. Served on freshly made mini brioche buns.
Pallo Sliders
Veggie. Fresh mozzarella, tomato, and pesto. Served on freshly made mini brioche buns.

Balawats
Sausage Balawat
Grilled spicy sausage, Wisconsin Muenster cheese, scrambled eggs, onions, green peppers, real mayo on grilled and hand-sliced sourdough bread. Includes fried potatoes or fresh fruit.
Bacon Balawat
Applewood-smoked bacon, Wisconsin Muenster cheese, scrambled eggs, onions, green peppers, real mayo served on grilled and hand-sliced sourdough bread. Includes fried potatoes or fresh fruit.
Diego Rivera Balawat
Spicy sausage, Wisconsin Muenster, scrambled eggs, jalapenos, scallions, guacamole spread, served on grilled and hand-sliced sourdough bread. Includes fried potatoes or fresh fruit.
Ham Balawat
Seasoned ham, Wisconsin Muenster cheese, scrambled eggs, onions, green pepper, real mayo served on grilled and hand-sliced sourdough bread. Includes fried potatoes or fresh fruit.

Signature Breakfast
Side of Pure Grade a Dark Amber Vermont Maple Syrup
2 oz.
Blueberry Flapjacks
Flapjacks
Traditional pancakes served with a 2 oz side of pure grade a dark amber Vermont maple syrup.
The Americana Breakfast without Meat
3 eggs any styles and choice of fresh baked and hand sliced toast.
The Americana Breakfast with Meat
4 strips of Applewood-smoked bacon or sausage, 3 eggs any styles and choice of fresh baked and hand sliced toast.
Corned Beef Hash
A mountain of grilled potatoes, onion, swiss cheese, peppers, corned beef, and served with two eggs any style, topped with Russian dressing and choice of toast.
French Toast
Three Giant Slices Of Grilled French Toast Served With A 2 Oz Side Of Pure Grade A Dark Amber Vermont Maple Syrup
Breakfast B.L.T
Applewood-smoked bacon, Vermont white cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, real mayo served on grilled, hand-sliced bakehouse white bread.
The Tradition
Smoked salmon, Bat 17 creamy cream cheese, Roma tomato, red onion and served on grilled pumpernickel.
Cinnamon Apple Flapjacks
Graham cracker crusted pancakes, warm apple caramelized compote with Washington apple slices and cinnamon.
Chocolate Chip Flapjacks
Door County Cherry Pie French Toast
3 giant slices of sourdough French toast, warm cherry caramelized compote, and whipped cream.

Breakfast Sides
Fresh Fruit Bowl
Applewood Bacon
Toast
Sausage
Seasoned Ham
Turkey Sausage Links

Kid's Korner
Kid's Korner Sandwich
Served on hand-sliced bakehouse white bread.

Side Orders
Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
One Lb Cone of Cheese Fries
One Lb Cone of Chili Cheese Fries

Beverages
Canned Soda
Bottled Water

Dessert
Giant House Made Cookies

Sanwiches / Pastrami Sanwiches
Brooklyn Bambino Pastrami Sandwich
Kelly Eisenberg premium hot pastrami, Switzerland Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing on grilled and hand-sliced sourdough bread. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.
Bad-Donkey Pastrami Sandwich
Kelly Eisenberg premium hot pastrami, Switzerland Swiss cheese, coleslaw and Russian dressing on grilled and hand-sliced sourdough bread. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.
Buzz Pastrami Sandwich
Kelly Eisenberg premium hot pastrami, Switzerland Swiss cheese and Russian dressing on grilled and hand sliced pumpernickel bread. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.
Shirley Hurley Pastrami Sandwich
A combination sandwich with Kelly Eisenberg premium hot pastrami, roasted turkey, Switzerland Swiss cheese, Russian dressing on grilled rye bread. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.

Sanwiches / Free Range Chicken Sandwiches
Tabu Club Sandwich
Free range chicken breast, Wisconsin Muenster cheese, Applewood smoked bacon with lettuce, Roma, tomato, remoulade sauce on grilled and hand-sliced 7-grain bread. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.
Elvira Sandwich
Free-range chicken breast, Vermont cheddar cheese, Bat 17 ranch dressing, lettuce, Roma tomato on grilled and hand-sliced rye bread. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.
Blue Lightning Sandwich
Free-range grilled chicken smothered in smoking hot or dialed down a notch Buffalo sauce, Wisconsin Muenster cheese, blue cheese dressing, lettuce served on grilled and hand-sliced sourdough bread. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.
Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich.
8 oz of teriyaki marinated Bat 17 free-range chicken breast sandwich served with Gouda cheese, grilled pineapple, tomato and grilled onions on a brioche bun. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.
Rescue Me Fiesta Sandwich
Free range chicken breast, Wisconsin Muenster cheese, spicy fire-roasted jalapenos, and chipotle mayo, lettuce, Roma tomato on grilled bakehouse white bread. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.
Road House Sandwich
Bat 17 barbecued chicken breast, Wisconsin Muenster cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, coleslaw on grilled and hand-sliced sourdough bread. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.
Blackened Chicken
8 oz of blackened free range chicken breast grilled with Gouda cheese, onion strings and horseradish sauce on the side. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.
The Jerk Chicken Sandwich
8 oz of marinated free-range grilled chicken on a brioche bun with grilled pineapple, avocado, lettuce, tomato, pineapple salsa on the side. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.
Roxy Sandwich
Our chicken salad large chunks of free-range chicken, mayo, onion, and celery, Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, real mayo on grilled and hand-sliced sourdough bread. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.

Sanwiches / Turkey, Smoked & Roasted Sandwiches
California Dreamin Sandwich
Smoked turkey breast, sliced avocado, tomato, lettuce, cucumber, pepper jack cheese and chipotle mayo on grilled 7-grain bread. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.
Bodacious Sandwich
Roasted turkey breast, Switzerland Swiss cheese, coleslaw and Russian dressing on grilled and hand-sliced sourdough bread. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.
Kilimanjaro Sandwich
Smoked turkey breast, Wisconsin Muenster cheese, remoulade sauce on grilled 7-grain and hand-sliced bread. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.
PT-40 Sandwich
Roasted turkey breast, lettuce, Roma tomato, chipotle mayo on grilled and hand-sliced rye bread. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.
Blutarsky's Best Sandwich
A turkey Reuben, roasted turkey, Switzerland Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, Russian dressing on grilled and hand-sliced rye bread. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.

Sanwiches / Beef Sandwiches
BAT Out of Hell Sandwich
Homemade meatloaf sliced thick and hot, smoked Gouda, grilled onions, chipotle mayo served on grilled and hand-sliced sourdough. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.
Lucky Dawg Sandwich
1/4 lb all beef, black Angus hot dog served on a freshly baked brioche bun. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.
Lucky Dawg Two Sandwich
Same 1/4 pound all beef, black angus hot dog with applewood-smoked bacon, vermont white cheddar cheese on a fresh baked brioche bun.

Sanwiches / Pork Sandwiches
BAT 17 BLT Sandwich
Applewood smoked bacon, Vermont white cheddar cheese, leaf lettuce, Roma tomato, chipotle mayo on grilled and hand sliced sourdough bread. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.
Classic Ham & Swiss on Rye Sandwich
Thinly sliced ham, Switzerland Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo and served on grilled rye bread. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.
Clark Griswold Pulled Pork Sandwich
Slow roasted BBQ pulled pork served on a brioche bun with onion strings, jalapenos, Gouda cheese, and chipotle mayo. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.
The Cuban Sandwich
Slow roasted pulled pork, seasoned ham, Switzerland Swiss cheese, grilled onions, hot mustard on grilled rye bread. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.

Sanwiches / Fish Sandwiches
Sampson & Delilah Sandwich
A mountain of homemade tuna salad white albacore, Vermont white cheddar cheese served on grilled and hand-sliced sourdough. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.
Voo-Doo Sandwich
Smoked salmon, Bat 17 cream cheese, Roma tomato, red onion served on grilled pumpernickel. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.

Sanwiches / Vegetarian Fare Sandwiches
Funky Monkey Sandwich
Fresh avocado slices, Wisconsin Muenster cheese, Roma tomato on grilled and hand-sliced 7-grain bread. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.
Veggie Burger
A unique meatless grilled vegetable patty served on a brioche bun lightly grilled with olive oil and topped with tomato, avocado, cucumber slices, smoked Gouda cheese, and romaine cheese. Served a side of homemade salsa. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.
Thee Egg Froman Sandwich
A mound of Bat 17 spectacular egg salad, lettuce, mayo served on grilled and hand sliced Paisano white bread. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.
Pallo Sandwich
Thick fresh mozzarella slices, Roma tomato slices, Italian pesto on grilled and hand-sliced bakehouse white bread. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.
Purple Sage Sandwich
Switzerland Swiss cheese, coleslaw and Russian dressing on grilled and hand-sliced 7-grain sourdough bread. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.
Rain Sandwich
Chilled asparagus, grilled portabello mushrooms, Vermont white cheddar cheese and vinaigrette dressing on grilled and hand-sliced sourdough bread. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.
Seven Sandwich
A classic American cheese sammich served with cucumber, lettuce, Roma tomato, balsamic dressing on grilled and hand-sliced Paisano white bread. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.
Portobello Sandwich
Marinated large mushroom caps, avocado, lettuce, tomato, red onion served on a brioche bun with balsamic vinaigrette dressing on the side. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.

Sanwiches / Premium Corned Beef Sandwiches
Double Deuce Corned Beef Sandwich
Kelly Eisenberg premium corned beef, lean gold standard pastrami, Switzerland Swiss and Wisconsin Muenster cheeses, hot and regular mustard on grilled and hand sliced pumpernickel bread. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.
Slim Shady Corned Beef Sandwich
Kelly Eisenberg premium corned beef piled high without any fuss on grilled and hand sliced rye bread. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.
Carnegie Reuben Sandwich
A scandalously delicious updated version of New York's finest tradition. Kelly Eisenberg premium corned beef, Switzerland Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, Russian dressing on grilled and hand-sliced rye bread. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.
Buster Corned Beef Sandwich
Kelly Eisenberg premium corned beef, Switzerland Swiss cheese and Russian dressing on grilled and hand-sliced rye bread. Includes a giant-sized and crunchy pickle.

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Recent Reviews

I used to be a regular at the original Bat location 15 years ago. I’m glad to see they’re still around and serving some of my favorite dishes. However the atmosphere at this location isn’t quite what it used to be. The bar almost feels like an afterthought where before it used to be the center of the place. No more beer towers? Classy jazz on the speakers? Bat 17 we hardly knew ye. Just feels a bit overly classy and boomer focused now versus what it was originally. Still...
October 2025
I haven’t dined in since they’ve moved locations but vibe felt the same when I went for a pick up. I will point out that on my last take out order, my burger was way over cooked. It had a hard dark almost burnt ends. I wouldn’t say it was actually burnt but the meat was unfortunately way past well done which I did not request.

I really love this place because we had gone a few times because we knew they had the best burger in Evanston. It was very solid...
September 2025
This is a very popular restaurant in Evanston and it recently expanded in size to accommodate more customers. Thankfully it is now less crowded and an overall better dining experience. On our visit in July of 2025, it was the night of the crosstown classic, and since this is a great place to watch sports, we were worried it would be too crowded. But it wasn't and we were seated immediately even without a reservation. I didn't get pictures of all of the food, but all...
August 2025

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Bat 17

1709 Benson Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 733-7117