THUNDER BAY GRILLE
Rockford, IL

Appetizers

• BISON MEATBALLS

  16

  in-house smoked bison meatballs sautéed with pearl onions and wild mushrooms, tossed in a burgundy demi-glace

• The Bay's Crab Cakes

  21

  lump crab cake served with crispy slaw and lobster hollandaise

• Fried Cheese Curds

  13

  battered white cheddar curds served with a raspberry chipotle dipping sauce

• Four Cheese Stuffed Mushroom Caps

  14

  mushrooms stuffed with cream cheese, feta, mozzarella, Boursin, garlic and scallions

• Our Famous Seafood Fondue

  16

  shrimp, crawfish and a sherried mushroom Mornay sauce, served with garlic crostini

• Betta Bruschetta

  13

  grilled focaccia bread topped with Roma tomatoes, goat cheese, onions, olive oil and basil

• Calamari Marinara

  16

  calamari served with marinara and the Bay’s dipping sauce

Salads & Soups

• Peppercorn Seared Salmon

  19

  balsamic dressed greens topped with fresh Atlantic salmon, crisp crostini bread, goat cheese, red onions and tomatoes

• Steak Tribute

  19

  skewer of filet tips, spring greens, Gorgonzola, cherry tomatoes, thick-cut bacon and Bay’s Tribute dressing

• Edamame Chicken

  17

  romaine tossed with Napa cabbage, grilled chicken, edamame, peanuts, avocado, roasted red peppers, peanut sauce, sesame ginger dressing and crispy wontons

• Caesar Your Way

  15

  romaine tossed with house-made Caesar dressing, garlic croutons and Asiago
  Add grilled chicken - $6 • shrimp - $7 • salmon - $8

• Crusted Goat Cheese

  17

  mixed greens tossed with white balsamic vinaigrette and topped with julienned green apples, shredded carrots, gorgonzola, pecan-crusted goat cheese and crostini

• Chopped Chicken

  17

  chopped grilled chicken, iceberg lettuce, Gorgonzola, tomato, bacon, diced avocado, fried onion strings and Bay’s Tribute dressing

• House-Made Soups

  Cup 6 • Bowl 8

  French Onion • Baked Potato • Soup of the Day

Seafood & Cajun

Includes a side salad. Make it a Caesar for $2.
Featured Daily Seafood - Your server will describe our chef's seafood features prepared for you today!

• Bouillabaisse

  36

  shrimp, scallops, clams, whitefish and mussels in a rich broth, served with garlic crostini

• salmon fresca

  26

  Atlantic salmon with roasted vegetables, asparagus, tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette, feta cheese and citrus butter

• fish and chips

  23

  hand-battered Atlantic cod in a farmhouse ale beer batter, served with fries and a house-made tartar sauce

• Walleye

  32

  blackened or pan-fried walleye, served with roasted vegetables and roasted potatoes

• jambalaya

  Chicken 22 | shrimp 24

  andouille sausage, Cajun spices, tomatoes, green peppers, onions and rice, served with fresh cornbread

• The Bay's Crab Cake

  37

  lump crab cake served with parmesan mashed potatoes, asparagus and lobster hollandaise

• fresh cedar planked salmon

  27

  Atlantic salmon with a teriyaki glaze, couscous and roasted vegetables

Steaks, Ribs & Specialty Beef

Includes a side salad and your choice of: baked potato, fries or parmesan mashed potatoes. Make it a Caesar for $2. All steaks are aged 28-35 days.
upgrade your side | grilled asparagus $6 | broccolini $7 | loaded baked potato $5 | roasted vegetables $4 | brussels sprouts $5 | risotto $8
Steak Add-ons | parmesan crust - $3 | gorgonzola crust - $3 | bacon butter crust - $3 | grilled onion - $2 | roasted mushroom medley - $4 | beer battered shrimp - $8

• Filet Mignon Tenderloin

  6 oz 40 | 10 oz 55

  the most tender cut

• slow roasted prime rib

  10 oz 39 | 14 oz 42 | 18 oz 47

  slow roasted for peak flavor – also available with Cajun spices
  FRIDAY & SATURDAY ONLY AFTER 4PM • COME EARLY OR SOLD OUT!

• Chubby Cut Top Sirloin

  9 oz 32

  the choice of choice

• butcher’s cut bone-in ribeye

  20 oz 59

  bone-in ribeye that is both flavorful and tender with a perfect amount of marbling

• Filet Medallion Trio

  39

  three individual medallions of beef tenderloin topped with parmesan, Gorgonzola and smoked bacon butter crust, served with béarnaise, parmesan mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus

• Char-broiled Ribeye

  14 oz 47

  makes it the choice of choice

• Parmesan Crusted New York Strip

  42

  classic cut well marbled with a parmesan butter crust

• bison smoked meatloaf

  19

  smoked in-house bison served with parmesan mashed potatoes, mushroom bordelaise and roasted broccolini

• Beef Wellington

  47

  beef filet topped with a truffle duxelle, wrapped in prosciutto and baked inside a puff pastry

• 24-Hour Pork Ribs

  Half 25 | Full 30

  half-rack or full-rack of pork ribs slow cooked for 24 hours, served with house-made BBQ sauce and seasoned fries

Chicken & Pasta

Includes a side salad. Make it a Caesar for $2.

• chicken paillard

  26

  thinly pounded chicken with parmesan breading, garlic and white wine sauce, served with asparagus and an arugula salad with balsamic vinaigrette
  This entrée does not include an additional side salad.

• Alfredo

  Chicken 23 | Shrimp 25 | Salmon 25

  creamy house-made alfredo sauce, tossed with fettuccine and served with garlic crostini

• Scallops and Arugula Risotto

  39

  seared scallops, lemon butter, cherry tomatoes, arugula and shaved Asiago, served over parmesan risotto

• chicken marsala ravioli

  24

  cheese filled ravioli, smoked chicken, roasted mushrooms, peas, Marsala cream sauce, shaved Asiago and garlic crostini

• Seafood Pasta Pomodoro

  28

  shrimp, mussels, scallops, garlic, spinach and portabella mushrooms atop of fettuccine with an aromatic tomato broth and garlic crostini

• shrimp Scampi

  27

  fettuccine tossed with lemon, wine, olive oil, garlic, jumbo shrimp, cherry tomatoes and spinach, served with garlic crostini

• Lobster Mac & Cheese

  29

  rigatoni pasta baked in a rich cream sauce with lobster and a crunchy bread crumb topping

• Cajun Shrimp & Chicken Pasta

  26

  Cajun shrimp, smoked andouille, red & green peppers and red onions sautéed in a Cajun cream sauce, tossed with fettuccine and scallions, served with garlic crostini

Burgers

Upgrade to sweet potato fries for $1 or fresh fruit for $3.

• Grilled Angus Cheeseburger

  15

  ground chuck with American cheese on a brioche bun. Add bacon $3

• Turkey Burger

  15

  turkey patty topped with baby arugula, roasted garlic mayonnaise, feta and tomato on a brioche bun

• Impossible Burger™

  18

  plant-based burger with smoked gouda, caramelized onions, roasted red pepper mayonnaise, mixed greens and tomato on a brioche bun

• Bison Burger

  16

  seasoned bison burger on a brioche bun

Drafts

• Noon Whistle Gummylicious

  6 / 8

  Hazy IPA, Lombard, IL [6% ABV]
  Brewed with Citra, Citra Cryo, Mosaic and Ekuanot hops giving it a deeply complex flavor profile with flavor notes of tropical citrus.
  

• Tighthead Longsnapper

  6 / 8

  West Coast IPA, Mundelein, IL [6% ABV]
  Vienna malt accented by caramel notes from carastan and Munich malts. Hopped with a trio of traditional northwest hops: Columbus , Cascade and Centennial that create a well-balanced beer.

• Surly Furious IPA

  6 / 8

  IPA, Minneapolis, MN [6.7% ABV]
  Aggressively hopped and citrusy but with a malty backbone.
  

• pollyanna amber pines

  6 / 8

  American Amber, Lemont, IL [5.7% ABV]
  An American amber ale brewed with Maris Otter, Munich, Victory, caramel, rye and chocolate malts, with a substantial late addition of Simcoe, Chinook, Centennial and Idaho 7 hops.

• Big Sky Moose Drool

  6 / 8

  Brown Ale, Missoula, MT [5.1% ABV]
  Moose Drool is brewed with pale, caramel, chocolate, and whole black malts with Kent Goldings, Liberty, and Willamette hops.

• Eagle Park Blues Breaker

  6 / 8

  Belgian Style White Ale, Milwaukee, WI [5.2% ABV]
  Belgian Style White Ale with orange peel and coriander.

• Hopewell Ride or Die

  6 / 8

  Pale Ale, Chicago, IL [5.5% ABV]
  Bright neon flavors of grapefruit and pine give way to a pleasantly soft malt base and a quick slice of balancing bitterness.

• Krombacher Pils

  6 / 8

  German Pilsner, Kreuztal, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany [4.8% ABV]
  A distinctive, finely bitter taste and a full-flavored aroma. A genuine premium pilsner beer.

• Draft Beer Flight

  10

  Choose any 4 of our draft beers.

• Cinnamon Apple Mule

  8

  Cinnamon apple infused whiskey, apple cider and ginger beer

Bottles & Cans

• Founders Centennial IPA

  5

  IPA - American, Grand Rapids, MI [7.2%]

• Lagunitas IPA

  7

  American IPA, Chicago, IL [4.0%]

• Blue Moon Belgian White

  7

  Belgian-Style Wheat Ale, Golden, CO [5.4%]

• Tighthead Scarlet Fire

  9

  Irish Red Ale, Mundelein, IL [5.6%] 16 oz. can

• Sun King

  6

  Orange Vanilla Sunlight Cream Ale, Indianapolis, IN [5.3%]
  

• New Belgium Fat Tire

  7

  Amber Ale, Fort Collins, CO [5.2%]

• Half Acre

  7

  Daisy Cutter, Pale Ale, Chicago, IL [5.2%]

• Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro

  8

  Longmont, CO [6%]

• Guinness

  7

  Dublin, Ireland [4.2%]

• Heretic

  11

  Chocolate Hazelnut Porter, Fairfield, CA [7%] 16 oz. can

• Samuel Adams Boston Lager

  7

  Boston Lager, Boston, MA [5.0%]

• Ace Pineapple Cider

  6.5

  Sebastopol, CA [5%]

• Angry Orchard Cider

  7

  Walden, NY [5%]

• White Claw

  7

  Lime, Black Cherry, Raspberry

Domestics & Imports

• Michelob Ultra

  6

• Bud Light, Budweiser

  5

• Coors Light

  5

• Miller Lite

  5

• Corona

  7

• Busch Light

  4

• O'Douls Non-Alcoholic

  5

Craft Cocktails

• Bourbon Smash

  10

  Bourbon, Triple Sec, Raspberry Purée, Orange Juice, Club Soda

• Sunset by the Bay

  9

  Coconut and Pineapple Rum, Mango Purée, Orange Juice, Grenadine

• Blueberry Basil

  9

  Blueberry Vodka, Fresh Basil, Lime Juice, Sierra Mist

• Bourbon Old Fashioned

  10

  Bourbon, Orange, Cherry, Angostura Bitters, Sugar

• Blackberry & Lemon Old Fashioned

  9

  Bourbon, Blackberry Purée, Lemon, Lemon Bitters
  

• Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita

  9

  Pineapple Jalapeño Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Margarita Mix, Pineapple Juice, Tajín Rim

• Blackberry Margarita

  9

  Berry infused tequila, triple sec, lime, blackberries, margarita mix and blackberry puree

• Caramel White Russian

  9

  Caramel vodka, coffee liquer, white chocolate liquer and a pinch of cinnamon sugar

Sangria

• Sunset Sangria

  10

  Rosé, Peach Vodka, Pomegranate Purée, Orange Juice, Ginger Ginger Ale

• Red Wine Sangria

  10

  Cranberry Infused Vodka, Sweet Red Wine, Orange Juice, Starry Lemon Lime

• Berry Sangria

  10

  Moscato, Berry Infused Vodka, Strawberry Purée, Starry Lemon Lime

• Peach Sangria

  10

  Riesling, Peach Liqueur, Mango Purée, Orange Juice, Starry Lemon Lime

• Cinnamon Apple Sangria

  10

  Cinnamon apple infused whiskey, Moscato d Asti, apple cider, starry lemon lime and a cinnamon sugar rim.

Mules

• TBG Signature

  8

  Tito's Vodka, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer, Lime

• Peach Whiskey Mule

  8

  Bird Dog Peach Whiskey, Ginger Beer, Orange

• Berry Mule

  8

  Berry Infused Vodka, Raspberry Purée, Ginger Beer, Lime

• Citrus Mule

  8

  Orange Vodka, Orange Juice, Ginger Beer

• Cucumber Mule

  8

  Cucumber Infused Tequila, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer
  

Martinis

• Pometini

  9

  Orange Vodka, Pomegranate Liqueur, Pomegranate Purée, Cranberry Juice

• Fuzzy Bubbles

  9

  Orange Vodka, Peach Liqueur, Mango Purée, Orange Juice, Moscato d’ Asti

• Espresso Martini

  10

  Coffee Infused Tequila, Kahlúa, Coffee

• Chocolate Martini

  10

  Vanilla Vodka, Dark Chocolate Liqueur, White Chocolate Liqueur

• Empress French 75

  12

  Empress Gin, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Prosecco
  

Marys, Mimosas & More

• Mimosa

  6

  Orange-Strawberry-Raspberry-Mango-Pomegranate-Pineapple-Peach.
  Make it a Mimosa Flight for $12 (Choose 4)

• Garden Mary

  8

  Zing Zang Bloody Mary Mix, Vodka infused with Tomatoes, Onions, Peppers, Carrots

• Raspberry Fuzzy Navel

  8

  Berry Infused Vodka, Peach Liqueur, Raspberry Purée, Orange Juice

• Strawberry Screwdriver

  8

  Berry Infused Vodka, Strawberry Purée, Orange Juice

Light To Medium Body Reds

• Hangtime

  9 / 34

  Pinot Noir, Central Coast California
  Aromas of wild cherries, cranberries and flavors of vibrant fruits

• Sonoroso

  9 / 34

  Sweet Red, Italy
  Slightly frizzante with aromas of plum and violet with blackberry and cherry flavors, best served chilled

Medium & Full Body Reds

• CK Mondavi

  6 / 22

  Merlot, California
  Aromas of plum, blackberry jam and dark chocolate

Big Reds

• CK Mondavi

  6 / 22

  Cabernet Sauvignon, California
  Cherry and blackberry flavors with a hint of oak

• William Hill

  10 / 38

  Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast California
  Dark fruit flavors with subtle hints of caramel and cocoa

• Joel Gott No. 815

  11 / 42

  Cabernet Sauvignon, California
  Aromas of black cherry and blackberries with notes of clove, brown sugar and vanilla

• Old Soul

  9 / 34

  Zinfandel, Lodi, California
  Raspberry, blackberry and cherry aromas and flavors that are accented by lush chocolate and vanilla notes

• Tall Dark Stranger

  9 / 34

  Malbec, Argentina
  An intense full bodied red wine with bright berry flavors

• Brassfield Estate Eruption

  11 / 42

  Red Blend, France
  A blend of Malbec, Petite Sirah, Mourvedre, Syrah,
  Zinfandel and Grenache with aromas of blackberry, bing cherry, cedar, vanilla and caramel

Light To Medium Body Whites

• CK Mondavi

  6 / 22

  White Zinfandel, California
  Crisp and clean finish with aromas of strawberry and spice

• Proverb

  7 / 26

  Rosé, California
  Refreshingly dry with notes of ripe cherries and strawberries

• Carlo & Sylvia

  10 / 38

  Moscato D’Asti, Italy
  Aromas of candied fruit and acacia flowers

• J Lohr

  9 / 34

  Riesling, California
  Aromas of ripe apples, meyer lemons and lychee fruits

• Barone Fini

  9 / 34

  Pinot Grigio, Italy
  Ripe juicy flavors of honeydews and apples with a crisp finish

• Kim Crawford

  11 / 42

  Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
  Ripe tropical flavors of passion fruits, melons and grapefruits

• Val D'Oca

  11

  Prosecco D.O.C. Treviso, Italy (Split)
  Aromas of white stone fruits, apple and citrus fruit flavor

Medium Body Whites

• CK Mondavi

  6 / 22

  Chardonnay, California
  Flavors of apple and pear with a hint of oak and citrus aromas

• Butter

  9 / 34

  Chardonnay, California
  Rich and bold with flavors of stone fruits, baked lemons and a vanilla finish

Appetizers

• Four Cheese Stuffed Mushroom Caps

  14

  mushrooms stuffed with cream cheese, feta, mozzarella, Boursin, garlic and scallions

Salads & Soup

• Peppercorn Seared Salmon Salad

  19

  balsamic dressed greens topped with fresh Atlantic salmon, goat cheese, red onions and tomatoes

• Caesar Your Way

  15

  romaine tossed with house-made Caesar dressing and Asiago
  Add grilled chicken - 6 • shrimp - 7 • salmon - 8

• Chopped Chicken

  17

  chopped grilled chicken, iceberg lettuce, Gorgonzola, tomatoes, bacon, diced avocado and Bay’s Tribute dressing

• Steak Tribute

  19

  skewer of filet tips, spring greens, Gorgonzola, cherry tomatoes, thick-cut bacon and Bay’s Tribute dressing

• Soups

  Cup 5 • Bowl 7

  french onion

Burgers

All burgers will be served on a gluten-free bun

Served with side salad
Fresh fruit - $3

• Grilled Angus Cheeseburger

  15

  ground chuck and American cheese. Add bacon $3

• Bison Burger

  16

  seasoned bison burger patty

• Turkey Burger

  15

  turkey patty topped with baby arugula, roasted garlic mayonnaise, tomatoes and feta

• Impossible Burger™

  18

  plant-based burger patty with smoked gouda, caramelized onions, roasted red pepper mayonnaise, tomatoes and mixed greens

Steaks & Ribs

All our steaks are 28 - 35 days aged
All steaks include a side salad and your choice of: baked potato or parmesan mashed potatoes.
Make it a caesar for $2.

• Filet Mignon Tenderloin

  6oz 40 • 10oz 55

  the most tender cut

• New York Strip

  42

  a classic cut well marbled

• Chubby Cut Top Sirloin - 9oz

  32

  the choice of choice

• Slow Roasted Prime Rib

  10oz 39 • 14oz 42 • 18oz 47
  slow roasted for peak flavor
  FRIDAY & SATURDAY ONLY AFTER 4PM • COME EARLY OR SOLD OUT!

• Charbroiled Ribeye - 14oz

  47

  makes it the choice of choice

• 24 Hour Ribs

  Half 25 • Full 30

  half-rack or full rack of pork ribs slow cooked for 24 hours, served with house-made BBQ sauce

• Steak Add Ons

  Roasted Mushroom Medley $4
  Grilled Onions $2

• Upgrade your side

  grilled asparagus $6 | broccolini $7 | loaded baked potato $5 | roasted vegetables $4 | brussels sprouts $5 | risotto $8

Seafood & Cajun

Served with side salad
Make it a Caesar for $2

• Salmon Fresca

  26

  Atlantic salmon with roasted vegetables, asparagus, tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette, feta cheese and citrus butter

• Scallops and Arugula Risotto

  39

  seared scallops, lemon butter, cherry tomatoes, arugula and shaved Asiago, served over parmesan risotto

• Walleye

  32

  blackened or pan-fried, served with roasted vegetables and roasted potatoes

Appetizers

• Fried Cheese Curds

  13

  battered Clock Shadow Creamery white cheddar curds, served with a raspberry chipotle dipping sauce

• Four Cheese Stuffed Mushroom Caps

  14

  mushrooms stuffed with cream cheese, feta, mozzarella, Boursin, garlic and scallions

• Betta Bruschetta

  13

  grilled focaccia bread topped with Roma tomatoes, goat cheese, onions, olive oil and basil

Dishes

• Balsamic Portobello

  18

  grilled portobello mushrooms, pan roasted cherry tomatoes, roasted mushroom medley, couscous and balsamic reduction, served with garlic crostini

• Pasta Primavera

  17

  fettuccini tossed in our creamy house-made alfredo with peppers, red onion, squash and zucchini, served with garlic crostini

• Portobello Vegetable Skewers

  18

  portobello mushrooms, peppers, red onion, squash and zucchini skewers, served with roasted mushrooms and couscous

• Alfredo

  16

  fettucine tossed in our creamy house-made alfredo and served with garlic crostini

Salads

• Crusted Goat Cheese Salad

  17

  mixed greens topped with pecan-crusted goat cheese, julienned green apples, shredded carrots, blue cheese, crostini and a white balsamic vinaigrette

• Edamame Salad

  16

  romaine tossed with Napa cabbage, edamame, peanuts, avocado, roasted red peppers, peanut sauce, sesame ginger dressing and crispy wontons

• Caesar

  15

  romaine tossed with house-made Caesar dressing, garlic croutons and Asiago cheese

• WALDORF

  13

  spring greens with tri-colored apples, Gorgonzola, sweet toasted pecans and our house-made Waldorf dressing

Burgers

Served with Thunder Crunch fries® or homemade chips
Upgrade to Sweet potato fries - $1 • Fresh fruit - $3

• Impossible Burger™

  18

  plant-based burger with smoked gouda, caramelized onions, roasted red pepper mayonnaise, mixed greens and tomato on a brioche bun

Desserts

• Carrot Cake

  8

  Homestyle carrot cake baked with fresh carrots, pineapple and pecans, layered with cream cheese frosting, topped whipped cream and candied pecans and caramel drizzle

• Lava Cake

  7

  Warm chocolate cake with a molten chocolate center, served with vanilla ice cream and chocolate drizzle

• Crème brûlée

  7

  Creamy custard in a caramelized sugar crust, topped with shaved chocolate and raspberry sauce

• Seasonal Cheesecake

  8

  Ask your server about today's seasonal cheesecake