Gators Wing Shack Grill & Pizzeria
1719 N Rand Rd, Palatine
(847) 705-0555
Customers' Favorites
5 Piece Wings Any Flavor with Fries
Beer-Battered Onion Rings
Half-Pound Boneless Wings
Mexican Hot Buffalo Wings
Boneless Wings & Fries
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Buffalo Garlic Wings
Garlic Buffalo Wings
Garlic BBQ Wings
Original Buffalo
Starters and Sides
Breaded White Cheddar Cheese Nuggets
Served with ranch dressing.
Potato Skins
Served with merkts cheddar cheese and bacon. Served with side of sour cream.
Bacon Cheddar Waffle Fries
Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Served with marinara sauce.
Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese Poppers
Served with ranch dressing.
Buffalo Shrimp Starter
Celery
Beer Battered Onion Rings
Cheesy garlic bread served with marinara sauce.
Texas Nachos
Tortilla chips topped with chili, mozzarella, and jalapenos. Served with sour cream and salsa.
Butter Breaded Mushrooms
Served with ranch dressing.
Garlic Bread
Served with marinara sauce.
House Made Coleslaw
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Cheesy garlic bread served with marinara sauce.
Pizza Bread
Served with marinara sauce.
Toasted Cheese Ravioli
Served with marinara sauce.
Texas Chili
Served with homemade tortilla chips.
Chicken Gumbo
Served with homemade tortilla chips.
Broccoli Bacon Cheddar Bites
Served with a side of ranch.
Cheese Quesadillas
Served with sour cream.
Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas
Hot Buttered Popcorn
Tortilla Chips and Salsa
Tortilla Chips, Cheese and Jalapenos
Fresh Salads
Grilled Chicken Salad
Side Salad
Wingshack Chopped Salad
Grilled chicken, tomato, onion, bacon, celery, and blue cheese crumbles. Chopped and tossed.
Grilled Garlic Buffalo Chicken Salad
Gators House Salad
Grilled Buffalo Chicken Salad
Fried Chicken Breast Salad
Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Salad
Char Grilled Angus Skirt Steak Salad
Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken Salad
Grilled BBQ Chicken Salad
Grilled Mexican Hot Chicken Salad
Grilled Jalapeno Buffalo Chicken Salad
Grilled Cajun Chicken Salad
Smoked Turkey Breast Salad
Low Carb Breadless Entrees
Breadless Italian Beef
Topped with mozzarella cheese.
Breadless Char Grilled Skirt Steak
Breadless Char Grilled Burger
Topped with lettuce, tomato, and onion.
Breadless Char Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast
Topped with lettuce, tomato, and onion.
The Wings
Original Buffalo Wings (10 Pieces)
Mild.
Garlic Buffalo Wings (10 Pieces)
Mild with fresh chopped garlic.
BBQ Wings (10 Pieces)
Mexican Hot Buffalo Wings (10 Pieces)
Hot.
Fried Wings (10 Pieces)
Lemon Pepper Wings (10 Pieces)
Jalapeno Buffalo Wings (10 Pieces)
Medium.
Teriyaki Garlic Wings (10 Pieces)
Teriyaki Wings (10 Pieces)
Jalapeno BBQ Wings (10 Pieces)
Medium BBQ.
Honey Mustard Wings (10 Pieces)
Garlic BBQ Wings (10 Pieces)
Teriyaki Jalapeno Wings (10 Pieces)
Mexican Hot BBQ Wings (10 Pieces)
Hot BBQ.
Boneless Wings
Boneless Wings (10 Pieces) and Fries
1/2 lb.
Original Buffalo Boneless Wings (10 Pieces)
Garlic Buffalo Boneless Wings (10 Pieces)
BBQ Boneless Wings (10 Pieces)
Teriyaki Garlic Boneless Wings (10 Pieces)
Honey Mustard Boneless Wings (10 Pieces)
Mexican Hot Buffalo Boneless Wings (10 Pieces)
Lemon Pepper Boneless Wings (10 Pieces)
Teriyaki Boneless Wings (10 Pieces)
Garlic BBQ Boneless Wings (10 Pieces)
Jalapeno Buffalo Boneless Wings (10 Pieces)
Fried Boneless Wings (10 Pieces)
Fried Tenders
Mexican Hot BBQ Boneless Wings (10 Pieces)
Teriyaki Jalapeno Boneless Wings (10 Pieces)
Jalapeno BBQ Boneless Wings (10 Pieces)
Chef's Favorites
Italian Beef
Thinly sliced choice beef dipped in homemade gravy and served on French bread with french fries.
Cheesy Garlic Bread Italian Beef
Thinly sliced choice beef dipped in homemade gravy. Topped with melted mozzarella cheese and served on a garlic bread with french fries.
Turkey Club Sandwich
Oven roasted. Thinly sliced, smoked turkey breast topped with melted American cheese and real bacon. Served on French bread with mayonnaise, lettuce, and tomato with French fries.
Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato
Four strips of real bacon with lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise. Served on white toast with French fries.
Char Grilled Angus Skirt Steak Sandwich
8 oz. Char grilled angus skirt steak with lettuce and tomato. Served on a French bread with French fries.
French Dip Beef
Thinly sliced roast beef on toasted French bread and served with a side of au jus for dipping with French fries.
Char Grilled Angus Skirt Steak Deluxe Sandwich
8 oz. Char grilled angus skirt steak with lettuce and tomato. Served on a garlic bread, BBQ sauce, mozzarella cheese, and grilled onion with French fries.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
American cheese melted between lightly buttered, grilled white bread, and served with french fries.
Fresh Angus Burgers
Bacon Merkts Cheddar Burger
Half lb. Fresh ground beef patty topped with melted 100% Wisconsin cheddar cheese and real bacon. Served on a gourmet bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and side of French fries.
American Cheeseburger
Half lb. Fresh ground beef patty topped with melted American cheese. Served on a gourmet bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and side of French fries.
Gator Burger
Half lb. Fresh ground beef patty tossed in Gators award winning BBQ sauce. Topped with melted mozzarella cheese, grilled onions, and hot giardiniera. Served on a gourmet bun with lettuce, tomato, and side of French fries.
Merkts Cheddar Cheese Burger
Half lb. Fresh ground beef patty topped with melted 100% Wisconsin cheddar cheese. Served on a gourmet bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and a side of French fries.
Hamburger
Half lb. Fresh ground beef patty. Served on a gourmet bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and side of French fries.
Bacon Blue Cheeseburger
Half lb. Fresh ground beef patty topped with real blue cheese crumbles and real bacon. Served on a gourmet bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and side of French fries.
Blue Cheeseburger
Half lb. Fresh ground beef patty topped with real blue cheese crumbles. Served on a gourmet bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and side of french fries.
Jalapeno Cheddar Burger
Half lb. Fresh ground beef patty topped with real cheddar cheese and fresh chopped jalapeno peppers. Served on a gourmet bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and side of French fries.
Mozzarella Burger
Half lb. Fresh ground beef patty topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Served on a gourmet bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and side of French fries.
Buffalo Sauce Burger
Half lb. Fresh ground beef patty tossed in Gators award winning buffalo sauce. Served on a gourmet bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and side of French fries.
Mushroom and Mozzarella Burger
Half lb. Fresh ground beef patty with sauteed mushrooms and mozzarella. Served on a gourmet bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and side of French fries.
Southwestern Burger
Half lb. Fresh ground beef patty tossed in Gators award winning BBQ sauce. Topped with melted mozzarella cheese and real bacon. Served on a gourmet bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and side of French fries.
Jalapeno Buffalo Sauce Burger
Half lb. Fresh ground beef patty tossed in Gators jalapeno buffalo sauce. Served on a gourmet bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and side of French fries.
Pizza Burger
Half lb. Fresh ground beef patty with homemade pizza sauce and mozzarella. Served on a gourmet bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and side of French fries.
Garlic Buffalo Sauce Burger
Half lb. Fresh ground beef patty tossed in Gators award winning garlic buffalo sauce. Served on a gourmet bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and side of French fries.
Mexican Hot Buffalo Sauce Burger
Half lb. Fresh ground beef patty tossed in Gators Mexican hot buffalo sauce. Served on a gourmet bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and side of French fries.
South of the Border
Cod Fish Tacos
Three tacos on a flour tortilla with lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Served with homemade chips and salsa.
Buffalo Chicken Tacos
Three tacos on a flour tortilla with lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Served with homemade chips and salsa.
Grilled Chicken Tacos
Three tacos on a flour tortilla with lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Served with homemade chips and salsa.
Buffalo Shrimp Tacos
Three tacos on a flour tortilla with lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Served with homemade chips and salsa.
Mexican Hot Buffalo Chicken Tacos
Three tacos on a flour tortilla with lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Served with homemade chips and salsa.
Jalapeno Buffalo Shrimp Tacos
Three tacos on a flour tortilla with lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Served with homemade chips and salsa.
Char Grilled Angus Skirt Steak Tacos
Three tacos on a flour tortilla with lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Served with homemade chips and salsa.
New Orleans Shrimp Tacos
Three tacos on a flour tortilla with lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Served with homemade chips and salsa.
Garlic Buffalo Shrimp Tacos
Three tacos on a flour tortilla with lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Served with homemade chips and salsa.
Mexican Hot Buffalo Shrimp Tacos
Three tacos on a flour tortilla with lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Served with homemade chips and salsa.
Garlic Buffalo Chicken Tacos
Three tacos on a flour tortilla with lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Served with homemade chips and salsa.
Jalapeno Buffalo Chicken Tacos
Three tacos on a flour tortilla with lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Served with homemade chips and salsa.
Baby Back Ribs
BBQ Ribs
Char grilled to perfection. Served with French fries, coleslaw, garlic bread, and a side of BBQ sauce.
New Orleans Dry Rub Ribs
Served with French fries, coleslaw, garlic bread, and a side of BBQ sauce.
Jalapeno BBQ Ribs
Char grilled to perfection and smothered in Gators jalapeno BBQ sauce. Served with French fries, coleslaw, garlic bread, and a side of BBQ sauce.
Garlic BBQ Ribs
Char grilled to perfection and smothered in Gators award winning garlic BBQ sauce. Served with French fries, coleslaw, garlic bread, and a side of BBQ sauce.
Angus Skirt Steaks
Char Grilled Angus Skirt Steak Tacos
Three tacos on a flour tortilla with lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Served with homemade chips and salsa.
Char Grilled Angus Skirt Steak Sandwich
8 oz. Char grilled angus skirt steak with lettuce and tomato. Served on a French bread.
Char Grilled Angus Skirt Steak Wrap
Char grilled angus skirt steak wrapped in a flour tortilla with lettuce and tomato.
Char Grilled Angus Skirt Steak Deluxe Sandwich
8 oz. Char grilled angus skirt steak with lettuce and tomato. Served on a garlic bread, BBQ sauce, mozzarella cheese, and grilled onion.
Specialty Wraps
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
8 oz. Fresh, char grilled chicken breast filet tossed in Gators award winning buffalo sauce, then wrapped in a flour tortilla with lettuce, and tomato.
Grilled Chicken Wrap
8 oz. Fresh, char grilled chicken breast filet wrapped in a flour tortilla with lettuce, and tomato.
Garlic Buffalo Chicken Wrap
8 oz. Fresh, char grilled chicken breast filet tossed in Gators award winning garlic buffalo sauce, then wrapped in a flour tortilla with lettuce, and tomato.
BBQ Chicken Wrap
8 oz. Fresh, char grilled chicken breast filet tossed in Gators BBQ sauce, then wrapped in a flour tortilla with lettuce, and tomato.
Teriyaki Chicken Wrap
Fresh, char grilled chicken breast filet tossed in Gators teriyaki sauce, then wrapped in a flour tortilla with lettuce, and tomato.
Turkey Club Wrap
Oven roasted, thinly sliced, smoked turkey breast wrapped in a flour tortilla with American cheese, real bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise.
Southwestern Chicken Wrap
8 oz. Fresh, char grilled chicken breast filet tossed in Gators southwestern sauce, then wrapped in a flour tortilla with lettuce, and tomato.
Honey Mustard Chicken Wrap
Fresh, char grilled chicken breast filet tossed in Gators honey mustard buffalo sauce, then wrapped in a flour tortilla with lettuce, and tomato.
Char Grilled Angus Skirt Steak Wrap
Char grilled angus skirt steak wrapped in a flour tortilla with lettuce and tomato.
Italian Beef Wrap
Thinly sliced choice beef dipped in homemade gravy.
Jalapeno Buffalo Chicken Wrap
8 oz. Fresh, char grilled chicken breast filet tossed in Gators jalapeno buffalo sauce, then wrapped in a flour tortilla with lettuce, and tomato.
Mexican Hot Buffalo Chicken Wrap
8 oz. Fresh, char grilled chicken breast filet tossed in Gators Mexican hot buffalo sauce, then wrapped in a flour tortilla with lettuce, and tomato.
Cajun Chicken Wrap
8 oz. Fresh, char grilled chicken breast filet marinated in secret Cajun spices, then wrapped in a flour tortilla with lettuce, and tomato.
Chicken Tenders
Fried Tenders
Buffalo Tenders
Five pieces. Tossed in Gators award winning buffalo sauce and. Served with celery and fries.
Garlic Buffalo Tenders
Five pieces. Tossed in Gators award winning garlic buffalo sauce and served with celery with fries.
BBQ Tenders
Five pieces. Tossed in Gators BBQ sauce and served with celery with fries.
Garlic BBQ Tenders
Five pieces. Tossed in Gators garlic BBQ sauce and served with celery with fries.
Teriyaki Tenders
Five pieces. Tossed in Gators teriyaki sauce and served with celery with fries.
Mexican Hot Buffalo Tenders
Five pieces. Tossed in Gators Mexican hot buffalo sauce and served with celery with fries.
Jalapeno BBQ Tenders
Five pieces. Tossed in Gators jalapeno BBQ sauce and served with celery with fries.
Jalapeno Buffalo Tenders
Five pieces. Tossed in Gators jalapeno buffalo sauce and served with celery with fries.
Mexican Hot BBQ Tenders
Five pieces. Tossed in Gators Mexican hot BBQ sauce and served with celery with fries.
Honey Mustard Tenders
Five pieces. Tossed in Gators honey mustard sauce and served with celery with fries.
Shrimp and Fish
Garlic Buffalo Shrimp Dinner
1/2 lb. Served with fries.
Breaded Cod Fish Dinner
Served with tartar sauce and fries.
Buffalo Shrimp Dinner
1/2 lb. Served with fries.
New Orleans Shrimp Dinner
1/2 lb. Served with fries.
Jalapeno Buffalo Shrimp Dinner
1/2 lb. Served with fries.
Mexican Hot Buffalo Shrimp Dinner
1/2 lb. Served with fries.
Homemade Pizza
Cheese Pizza
Gators Buffalo Cheese Pizza
Served with award winning buffalo sauce. Made with fresh mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Sandwiches
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Fresh chicken breast filet tossed in Gators buffalo sauce. Served on a fresh gourmet bun with lettuce, tomato, and side of French fries.
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Fresh chicken breast filet with real mozzarella cheese and Italian sauce. Served on a fresh gourmet bun with lettuce, tomato, and a side of French fries.
Chicken Sandwich
8 oz. Fresh and skinless chicken breast filet. Served on a fresh gourmet bun with lettuce, tomato, and side of French fries.
Garlic Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Fresh chicken breast filet tossed in Gators garlic buffalo sauce. Served on a fresh gourmet bun with lettuce, tomato, and side of French fries.
Cajun Chicken Sandwich
Fresh chicken breast filet marinated in Cajun spices. Served on a fresh gourmet bun with lettuce, tomato, and a side of French fries.
Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwich
Fresh chicken breast filet tossed in Gators honey mustard sauce. Served on a fresh gourmet bun with lettuce, tomato, and a side of French fries.
Jalapeno Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Fresh chicken breast filet tossed in the Gators jalapeno buffalo sauce. Served on a fresh gourmet bun with lettuce, tomato, and a side of French fries.
Cajun Chicken Club Sandwich
Fresh chicken breast filet marinated in Cajun spices with American cheese, real bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise. Served on a fresh gourmet bun with lettuce, tomato, and side of French fries.
BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Fresh chicken breast filet tossed in Gators BBQ sauce. Served on a fresh gourmet bun with lettuce, tomato, and side of French fries.
Mexican Hot Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Fresh chicken breast filet marinated in Gators Mexican hot buffalo sauce. Served on a fresh gourmet bun with lettuce, tomato, and side of French fries.
Southwestern Chicken Sandwich
Fresh chicken breast filet marinated in the Gators BBQ sauce. Topped with melted mozzarella cheese and real bacon. Served on a fresh gourmet bun with lettuce, tomato, and a side of French fries.
Heavenly Fries
Fries
Cajun Fries
Cheddar Fries
Bacon and Cheddar Fries
Garlic Buffalo Fries
Chili Cheddar Fries
Buffalo Fries
Mexican Hot Buffalo Fries
Jalapeno Buffalo Fries
Taco
Steak Taco
Desserts
Bistro Hot Fudge Chocolate Cake
Eli's Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
Eli's Original Cheesecake
Beverages
Can of Soda
Bottled Water
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Recent Reviews
Highly recommend it if you’re looking for tasty food and a great atmosphere! I ordered the Buffalo wings and the Buffalo Garlic wings, and both were delicious. I also tried the cheese curds, which were amazing. The beer was great as well. Overall, this is a great spot for good food, cold drinks, and a pleasant atmosphere. I would definitely come back.
June 2026
Meals were fine.
Our server was attentive but was told that I can reuse the coupon because she “had extra”. Isn’t the coupon available for use, more than once anyhow?
I asked a question about the bill. Satisfied with response.
The bill came and there was a processing fee of $1.50. The menu states “3% processing fee will be added to all checks.”
The person I spoke with said, “Well if the...
Our server was attentive but was told that I can reuse the coupon because she “had extra”. Isn’t the coupon available for use, more than once anyhow?
I asked a question about the bill. Satisfied with response.
The bill came and there was a processing fee of $1.50. The menu states “3% processing fee will be added to all checks.”
The person I spoke with said, “Well if the...
May 2026
I had an excellent experience at Gator's Wing Shack. The service was friendly, fast, and welcoming from start to finish, making the whole visit feel easy and enjoyable.
The food was absolutely delicious. I ordered a burger, pizza, fried ravioli, and fried cheese curds, and everything came out hot, fresh, and full of flavor. The burger was juicy and well-seasoned, the pizza had a perfect crust and satisfying toppings, and the fried ravioli and cheese curds...
The food was absolutely delicious. I ordered a burger, pizza, fried ravioli, and fried cheese curds, and everything came out hot, fresh, and full of flavor. The burger was juicy and well-seasoned, the pizza had a perfect crust and satisfying toppings, and the fried ravioli and cheese curds...
May 2026
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