Michael’s Grill & Salad Bar
1879 2nd St, Highland Park
(847) 432-3338
Customers' Favorites
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich with Cheese Fries
Cheese Burger with Fries
Chicago Style Hot Dog
Chicken Fingers
Salad Toppings
Turkey Burger
Cheddar Fries
Mike's Bites
Italian Beef
French Fries
Featured items
Medium BYO Salad
Caesar Wrap
Romaine lettuce, shredded parmesan cheese, and housemade seasoned croutons chopped and tossed with Caesar dressing. Wrapped in choice of warmed tortilla
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, shredded parmesan cheese, and housemade seasoned croutons served with Caesar dressing.
Large BYO Salad
Chicken Fingers (5pc) W/Fries
5 pc Chicken Tenderloin Strips served with our fries. A bigger portion for the breaded, fried chicken appetite
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled double lobe chicken breast, served on our gourmet bun. Dip it in sauce if you'd like, and build it to your liking!"Everything" = Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion & Pickle
BBQ Chicken Salad
Romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, corn, bacon, crispy onions, topped with a freshly grilled chicken breast dipped in BBQ sauce and served with housemade ranch dressing
Small BYO Salad
Double Burger
Two (2) of our traditional burger patties grilled and served on our gourmet bun. Built to order!"Everything" = Ketchup, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Relish, Pickle & Sport Pepper
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Chicken tenders tossed in buffalo sauce and mixed with romaine lettuce, bacon, tomato, avocado, and shredded cheddar cheese. All chopped and tossed with Ranch dressing. Wrapped in choice of warmed tortilla
California Chicken Wrap
Chicken tenders, romaine lettuce, bacon, tomato, avocado, and shredded cheddar cheese chopped and tossed with Ranch dressing. Wrapped in choice of warmed tortilla
Kids Chicken Fingers (3pc)
Mozzarella Sticks
5 golden fried mozzarella sticks served with marinara dipping sauce
Asian Salad
Shredded iceberg lettuce, bok choy, broccoli, red pepper, sugar snap peas, crispy rice noodles and fried wonton strips, served with our housemade asian dressing.
Kids Mac & Cheese
Debbie's Favorite Salad
Field greens, walnuts, cranberries, sliced pears and crumbled goat cheese served with balsamic vinaigrette
Featured Items
Loaded Fries
Our classic french fries smothered in chili, onions, bacon, and Merkt's cheddar cheese, finished with a dollop of sour cream and chives.
Mediterranean Burger
Grilled turkey burger patty with pickles, tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese and our housemade cucumber-dill dressing served on a seedless bun
Jumbo Chili Cheese Dog
Our famous Jumbo Char Dog smothered with merkt's cheddar, chili, mustard, onion & sport peppers.
Tuna Melt
Our Housemade Tuna Salad on marble rye, griddled with swiss and mozzarella cheeses, sliced tomatoes and dijon mustard.
Side Garden Salad
Small side salad with Field Greens, Shredded Carrots, Cucumber & Cherry Tomatoes. Served with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Hot Dogs
Hot Dog
Our classic steamed hot dog, built to order."Chicago Style" = Mustard, Onion, Relish, Pickle, Tomato, Sport Pepper & Celery Salt"Everything" = Chicago Style + Sauerkraut
Jumbo Char Dog
It's the Jumbo Dog, scored, char-grilled and built to order."Chicago Style" = Mustard, Onion, Relish, Pickle, Tomato, Sport Pepper & Celery Salt"Everything" = Chicago Style + Sauerkraut
Char Dog
Our classic all-beef hot dog char-grilled and built to order."Chicago Style" = Mustard, Onion, Relish, Pickle, Tomato, Sport Pepper & Celery Salt"Everything" = Chicago Style + Sauerkraut
Polish Sausage
Our Polish Sausage char-grilled and built to order."Chicago Style" = Mustard, Onion, Relish, Pickle, Tomato, Sport Pepper & Celery Salt"Everything" = Chicago Style + Sauerkraut
Chosen Char
Kosher all-beef Jumbo Dog, scored, char-grilled and built to order."Chicago Style" = Mustard, Onion, Relish, Pickle, Tomato, Sport Pepper & Celery Salt"Everything" = Chicago Style + Sauerkraut
Double Char Dog
Two (2) char-grilled hot dogs, on one (1) bun, built to order."Chicago Style" = Mustard, Onion, Relish, Pickle, Tomato, Sport Pepper & Celery Salt"Everything" = Chicago Style + Sauerkraut
Gluten Free Jumbo Char Dog
The char-grilled Jumbo Hot Dog served on a Gluten Free bun and built to order."Chicago Style" = Mustard, Onion, Relish, Pickle, Tomato, Sport Pepper & Celery Salt"Everything" = Chicago Style + Sauerkraut
Gluten Free Chosen Char
Our char-grilled Jumbo Kosher Dog, served on a Gluten Free bun and built to order."Chicago Style" = Mustard, Onion, Relish, Pickle, Tomato, Sport Pepper & Celery Salt"Everything" = Chicago Style + Sauerkraut
Double Dog
Two (2) steamed hot dogs on one (1) bun, built to order."Chicago Style" = Mustard, Onion, Relish, Pickle, Tomato, Sport Pepper & Celery Salt"Everything" = Chicago Style + Sauerkraut
Gluten Free Polish Sausage
Our char-grilled Polish Sausage, served on a Gluten Free bun and built to order."Chicago Style" = Mustard, Onion, Relish, Pickle, Tomato, Sport Pepper & Celery Salt"Everything" = Chicago Style + Sauerkraut
Gluten Free Double Dog
Two (2) steamed hot dogs served in one (1) Gluten Free bun and built to order."Chicago Style" = Mustard, Onion, Relish, Pickle, Tomato, Sport Pepper & Celery Salt"Everything" = Chicago Style + Sauerkraut
Gluten Free Double Char Dog
Two (2) char-grilled hot dogs served in one (1) Gluten Free bun and built to order."Chicago Style" = Mustard, Onion, Relish, Pickle, Tomato, Sport Pepper & Celery Salt"Everything" = Chicago Style + Sauerkraut
Gluten Free Char Dog
Our classic all beef char-grilled hot dog, served on a Gluten Free bun and built to order."Chicago Style" = Mustard, Onion, Relish, Pickle, Tomato, Sport Pepper & Celery Salt"Everything" = Chicago Style + Sauerkraut
Gluten Free Hot Dog
Our classic all-beef steamed hot dog served on a Gluten Free bun and built to order."Chicago Style" = Mustard, Onion, Relish, Pickle, Tomato, Sport Pepper & Celery Salt"Everything" = Chicago Style + Sauerkraut
Burgers
Double Burger
Two (2) of our traditional burger patties grilled and served on our gourmet bun. Built to order!"Everything" = Ketchup, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Relish, Pickle & Sport Pepper
Double Bison Burger
A leaner meat than the traditional burger, two (2) bison patties grilled and served on our gourmet bun. Built to order!"Everything" = Ketchup, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Relish, Pickle & Sport Pepper
Veggie Burger
A veggie burger patty grilled and served on our gourmet bun. Built to order!"Everything" = Ketchup, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Relish, Pickle & Sport Pepper*Our veggie patty contains dairy and gluten
Double Turkey Burger
Two of our turkey burger patties grilled and served on our gourmet bun. Built to order!"Everything" = Ketchup, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Relish, Pickle & Sport Pepper
Burger
Our traditional grilled burger served on a gourmet bun. Built to order!"Everything" = Ketchup, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Relish, Pickle & Sport Pepper
Turkey Burger
Turkey Burger Patty grilled and served on our gourmet bun. Built to order!"Everything" = Ketchup, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Relish, Pickle & Sport Pepper
Bison Burger
A leaner meat than the traditional burger, grilled and served on our gourmet bun. Built to order!"Everything" = Ketchup, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Relish, Pickle & Sport Pepper
Impossible Burger
The Impossible Brand, plant based burger grilled and served on our gourmet bun. Built to order!"Everything" = Ketchup, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Relish, Pickle & Sport Pepper
Gluten Free Burger
Our traditional burger grilled and served on a gluten free bun. Built to order!"Everything" = Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Relish, Pickle & Sport Pepper
Double Veggie Burger
Two (2) Veggie burger patties grilled and served on our gourmet bun. Built to order!"Everything" = Ketchup, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Relish, Pickle & Sport Pepper*our veggie burger patty contains wheat and dairy
Gluten Free Turkey Burger
A Turkey burger patty grilled and served on a gluten free bun. Built to order"Everything" = Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Relish, Pickle & Sport Pepper
Gluten Free Double Turkey Burger
Two (2) Turkey burger patties grilled and served on a gluten free bun. Built to order!"Everything" = Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Relish, Pickle & Sport Pepper
Gluten Free Bison Burger
A leaner meat than the traditional burger, grilled and served on a gluten free bun. Built to order!"Everything" = Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Relish, Pickle & Sport Pepper
Double Impossible Burger
The Impossible Brand, plant based burger grilled and served on our gourmet bun. Built to order!"Everything" = Ketchup, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Relish, Pickle & Sport Pepper
Gluten Free Double Burger
Two (2) of our traditional burger patties grilled and served on a gluten free bun. Built to order!"Everything" = Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Relish, Pickle & Sport Pepper
Gluten Free Impossible Burger
Gluten Free Double Bison Burger
A leaner meat than the traditional burger, two (2) bison patties grilled and served on a gluten free bun. Built to order!"Everything" = Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Relish, Pickle & Sport Pepper
Gluten Free Double Impossible Burger
Sides
French Fries
Mozzarella Sticks
5 golden fried mozzarella sticks served with marinara dipping sauce
Sweet Potato Waffle Fries
Onion Rings
Mike's Bites
Sliced potatoes, fried and served with Merkt's Cheddar and grated Parmesan cheese
Gluten Free Sweet Potato Waffle Fries
Gluten Free French Fries
Loaded Fries
Our classic french fries smothered in chili, onions, bacon, and Merkt's cheddar cheese, finished with a dollop of sour cream and chives.
Gluten Free Mikes Bites
Half Order Fries
Side Pickle
50/50 Fries
Half French Fries & Half Sweet Potato Waffle Fries served with a Merkt's Cheese Cup & Chipotle Mayo Cup
Cheese Cup
Gluten Free 50/50 Fries
Half French Fries & Half Sweet Potato Fries with a Cheese Cup & Chipolte Mayo Cup
Salad Dressing
Chili
Garlic Bread
Freshly baked french bread lathered with house made garlic butter, griddled to order and served with warm marinara sauce and ranch dressing.
Gluten Free Half Order Fries
Cheese Fries
Side Garden Salad
Small side salad with Field Greens, Shredded Carrots, Cucumber & Cherry Tomatoes. Served with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Chicken
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled double lobe chicken breast, served on our gourmet bun. Dip it in sauce if you'd like, and build it to your liking!"Everything" = Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion & Pickle
Chicken Fingers (5pc) W/Fries
5 pc Chicken Tenderloin Strips served with our fries. A bigger portion for the breaded, fried chicken appetite
The Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich
What all the fuss is about...fried chicken tenders served on our gourmet bun with lettuce, onion, pickle, giardiniera peppers, mozzarella cheese, Merkt's cheddar cheese, and chipotle mayo!
Sal's Chicken Pita
Grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, pickle, red onion, giardiniera peppers, melted feta cheese and mayo served in a warm pita pocket
Grilled Chicken Breast
Gluten Free Chicken Fingers (5pc) W/fries
Chicken Finger Sandwich
Our world famous chicken fingers served on french bread with your choice of toppings!
Gluten Free Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled double lobe chicken breast, grilled on a gluten free bun, dip it in sauce if you would like, and you choose the toppings
Signature Sandwiches
Diner Burger
Two beef patties, pickle, onion, american cheese and garlic aioli served on our gourmet bun
Skirt Steak Sandwich
Grilled and marinated skirt steak on french bread, served with choice of side. Build it to your liking!We like it on garlic bread with grilled onions and garlic aioli...
West Coast Burger
Two beef patties, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, american cheese, and fry sauce served on our gourmet bun
Kids Menu
Kids Chicken Fingers (3pc)
Kids Mac & Cheese
Kids Grilled Cheese
Kids Cheeseburger
Kids Hot Dog
Kids Burger
Kids Cheese Pizza
Gluten Free Kids Chicken Fingers (3pc)
Kids Char Dog
Gluten Free Kids Burger
Gluten Free Kids Cheeseburger
Gluten Free Kids Hot Dog
Potatoes
Broccoli & Cheese Potato
Our baked potato served with steamed broccoli and choice of cheese.Additional toppings available
BYO Potato
Our baked potato served with your choice of 4 salad bar toppings and choice of cheese.Additional toppings available
Sweet Potato
Our baked sweet potato, choice of additional toppings and cheese available
Teriyaki Chicken Potato
Our baked potato served with grilled, teriyaki chicken and choice of cheeseAdditional toppings available
Plain Potato
Bacon & Cheese Potato
Our baked potato served with warmed bacon and melted cheese.Additional toppings available
Cheese Potato
Our baked potato served with melted cheese. Additional toppings available
Wraps
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Chicken tenders tossed in buffalo sauce and mixed with romaine lettuce, bacon, tomato, avocado, and shredded cheddar cheese. All chopped and tossed with Ranch dressing. Wrapped in choice of warmed tortilla
Caesar Wrap
Romaine lettuce, shredded parmesan cheese, and housemade seasoned croutons chopped and tossed with Caesar dressing. Wrapped in choice of warmed tortilla
California Chicken Wrap
Chicken tenders, romaine lettuce, bacon, tomato, avocado, and shredded cheddar cheese chopped and tossed with Ranch dressing. Wrapped in choice of warmed tortilla
Asian Wrap
Shredded iceberg lettuce, bok choy, broccoli, red pepper, sugar snap peas, scallions, crispy rice noodles and housemade fried wonton strips, chopped and mixed with our housemade asian dressing. Wrapped in choice of warmed tortilla
Southwest Wrap
Romaine and iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, roasted red peppers, red onion, avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, and fried tortilla strips. Chopped and tossed with housemade chipotle ranch dressing, and served in choice of warmed tortilla
Teriyaki Chicken Wrap
Grilled chicken, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, and shredded cheddar cheese chopped and tossed with teriyaki sauce. Wrapped in choice of warmed tortilla
Turkey Club Wrap
Oven roasted turkey, shredded iceberg lettuce, bacon, tomato, and shredded cheddar cheese chopped and tossed with Ranch dressing. Wrapped in choice of warmed tortilla
BYO Wrap
Choice of 4 toppings from the salad bar, chopped and mixed with choice of salad dressing or sauce. Wrapped in choice of warmed tortilla
Greek Wrap
Shredded iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, red onion, pepperoncini, kalamata olives and feta cheese. Chopped and tossed with our housemade oregano vinaigrette. Wrapped in choice of warmed tortilla
Tuna Salad Wrap
Housemade tuna salad, tomatoes, and shredded iceberg lettuce wrapped in choice of warmed tortilla
Signature Greens
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, shredded parmesan cheese, and housemade seasoned croutons served with Caesar dressing.
BBQ Chicken Salad
Romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, corn, bacon, crispy onions, topped with a freshly grilled chicken breast dipped in BBQ sauce and served with housemade ranch dressing
Asian Salad
Shredded iceberg lettuce, bok choy, broccoli, red pepper, sugar snap peas, crispy rice noodles and fried wonton strips, served with our housemade asian dressing.
Cobb Salad
Romaine and iceberg lettuce, grilled chicken, diced bacon, chopped egg, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and avocado served with bleu cheese dressing
Debbie's Favorite Salad
Field greens, walnuts, cranberries, sliced pears and crumbled goat cheese served with balsamic vinaigrette
Greek Salad
Iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, red onion, pepperoncini, kalamata olives and feta cheese served with our housemade oregano vinaigrette
Southwest Salad
Romaine and iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, roasted red peppers, red onion, avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, and fried tortilla strips. Tossed with housemade chipotle ranch dressing
BYO Salad
Medium BYO Salad
Small BYO Salad
Large BYO Salad
Italian Beef
Italian Beef
Classic Chicagoland staple of thinly sliced beef and a zesty au jus on our house baked french bread. Get it dipped, add sweet or hot peppers, cheese
Desserts
Bent Fork Hoho
Bent Fork's homemade HoHo decadently dipped in milk chocolate and drizzled in white chocolate. It's the HoHo you've dreamt about!
Rice Krispie Treat
It's a brick of Kellog's Rice Krispies and Jet Puffed Marshmallow. Like Mom makes only BIGGER!
Bent Fork Brownie
Bent Fork's thick, rich fudge brownie with Chocolate Ganache drizzled throughout.
Soft Serve Ice Cream
Our Famous soft serve, top it to your likings!
Chocolate Soft Serve
Featured items
Diet Coke, 24oz Fountain
A delicious, crisp, sparkling cola for the refreshment you want
Sprite, 24oz Fountain
A delicious citrus taste that knows how to keep things cool
Diet Coke, 16oz Fountain
A delicious, crisp, sparkling cola for the refreshment you want
Sprite, 16oz Fountain
A delicious citrus taste that knows how to keep things cool
Coca-Cola, 16oz Fountain
Coca-Cola Original Taste-the refreshing, crisp taste you know and love
Coca-Cola Beverages, Fountain
Diet Coke, 24oz Fountain
A delicious, crisp, sparkling cola for the refreshment you want
Coca-Cola, 16oz Fountain
Coca-Cola Original Taste-the refreshing, crisp taste you know and love
Diet Coke, 16oz Fountain
A delicious, crisp, sparkling cola for the refreshment you want
Pibb Xtra, 16oz Fountain
Pibb Xtra provides an intensely flavored, refreshing, spicy cherry alternative to regular cola.
Sprite, 24oz Fountain
A delicious citrus taste that knows how to keep things cool
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, 16oz Fountain
Refreshing, crisp taste pairs perfectly with a meal or with friends
Sprite, 16oz Fountain
A delicious citrus taste that knows how to keep things cool
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, 24oz Fountain
Refreshing, crisp taste pairs perfectly with a meal or with friends
Coca-Cola, 24oz Fountain
Coca-Cola Original Taste-the refreshing, crisp taste you know and love
Pibb Xtra, 24oz Fountain
Pibb Xtra provides an intensely flavored, refreshing, spicy cherry alternative to regular cola.
Powerade Mountain Berry Blast, 16oz Fountain
Everything a sports drink should be plus vitamins B3, B6 and B12
Powerade Mountain Berry Blast, 24oz Fountain
Everything a sports drink should be plus vitamins B3, B6 and B12
Diet Coke Caffeine Free, 16oz Fountain
A delicious, crisp, sparkling cola for the refreshment you want
Diet Coke Caffeine Free, 24oz Fountain
A delicious, crisp, sparkling cola for the refreshment you want
Coca-Cola Beverages, Bottles and Cans
Fanta Orange, Can
It's a bubbly, fruity flavored, orange soda that tastes great with your fave snack thing
Coca-Cola, Can
Coca-Cola Original Taste-the refreshing, crisp taste you know and love
Diet Coke, Can
A delicious citrus taste that knows how to keep things cool. Made with real cane sugar.
Vitamin Water Acai-Blueberry-Pomegranate, 20oz Bottle
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Can
Refreshing, crisp taste pairs perfectly with a meal or with friends
Sprite, Can
A delicious citrus taste that knows how to keep things cool
Powerade Mountain Berry Blast, 20oz Bottle
Everything a sports drink should be plus vitamins B3, B6 and B12
Diet Coke Caffeine Free, Can
A delicious, crisp, sparkling cola for the refreshment you want
Cherry Coke, Can
Fridge Drinks
Coca-Cola, Can
Coca-Cola Original Taste-the refreshing, crisp taste you know and love
Diet Coke, Can
A delicious citrus taste that knows how to keep things cool. Made with real cane sugar.
Sprite, Can
A delicious citrus taste that knows how to keep things cool
Vitamin Water Acai-Blueberry-Pomegranate, 20oz Bottle
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Can
Refreshing, crisp taste pairs perfectly with a meal or with friends
Fanta Orange, Can
It's a bubbly, fruity flavored, orange soda that tastes great with your fave snack thing
Powerade Mountain Berry Blast, 20oz Bottle
Everything a sports drink should be plus vitamins B3, B6 and B12
Bottled Water
Can Root Beer
Diet Coke Caffeine Free, Can
A delicious, crisp, sparkling cola for the refreshment you want
Chocolate Milk
Cranberry Juice
Milk
Orange Juice
Gold Peak Unsweetened Tea
Cherry Coke, Can
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Recent Reviews
The food was ok, it wasn't hot and we dined in. There was a bit of a wait, but it was four of us. It's a cool, quiet place to grab a quick bite to eat and connect with family and friends.
August 2025
The BEST create your own salads. They have soo many toppings and dressing options and chop it fine for you if you like. They range from $15-25 depending on what you get but it’s so worth it. They also have good hot dogs and grill items as well.
July 2025
Great food, but I’m not sure what’s up with missing items out of my order the last two visit. The orders come out so quickly which we appreciate, but come on. Accuracy beats speed any time.
July 2025
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