THUNDER BAY GRILLE
Rockford, IL

Appetizers

• bISON MEATBALLS

  13

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

• the bay’s crab cakes

  18

  jumbo lump crab meat cakes and crispy slaw, served with house-made rémoulade sauce

• fried cheese curds

  11

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

• four cheese stuffed mushroom caps

  12

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

• our famous seafood fondue

  14

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

• betta bruschetta

  11

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

• Calamari Marinara

  14

  calamari served with marinara and the Bay’s dipping sauce

Salads & Soups

• peppercorn seared salmon

  17

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

• caesar your way

  13

  romaine tossed with house-made Caesar dressing, garlic croutons and Asiago
  Add grilled chicken - 5 • shrimp - 6 • salmon - 7

• edamame chicken

  15

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

• chopped cobb

  16

  iceberg lettuce with grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, banana peppers, tomatoes, parmesan andbalsamic vinaigrette, served with garlic crostini

• Crusted goat cheese

  16

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

• waldorf

  13

  spring greens with tri-colored apples, Gorgonzola, sweet toasted pecans and our house-made Waldorf dressing
  Add grilled chicken - 5

• house-made soups

  cup 5 • bowl 7

  French onion • baked potato • soup of the day

Seafood & Cajun

Includes a side salad
Make it a Caesar for $1

• bouillabaisse

  33

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

• fresh cedar planked salmon

  25

  Atlantic salmon with a teriyaki glaze, couscous and roasted vegetables

• fish and chips

  19

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

• crab stuffed shrimp

  31

  jumbo shrimp stuffed with lump crab meat atop of a béarnaise sauce, sautéed bacon and brussels sprouts

• shrimp jambalaya

  22

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

• salmon fresca

  24

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

• chicken jambalaya

  20

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

• walleye

  29

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

Steaks, Ribs & Specialty Beef

All steaks include a side salad and your choice of:
Baked potato, Thunder Crunch® fries or Parmesan mashed potatoes. Make it a Caesar for $1. All steaks are aged 28-35 days.

STEAK ADD-ONS
parmesan crust - $3 | beer battered shrimp - $8 | bacon butter crust - $3 | roasted mushroom medley - $4 | gorgonzola crust - $3 | grilled onion - $2

• Filet mignon tenderloin

  6oz 34 | 10oz 46

  the most tender cut

• butcher’s cut bone-in ribeye

  20oz 49

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

• chubby cut top sirloin

  9oz 26

  Certified Angus Beef® makes it the choice of choice

• charbroiled ribeye

  11oz 35

  Certified Angus Beef® makes it the choice of choice

• filet medallion trio

  36

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

• filet mignon wellington

  39

  filet mignon topped with truffle duxelles and wrapped in prosciutto, baked inside a puff pastry and served with a garlic cream sauce. FRIDAY & SATURDAY ONLY. Limited quantities

• parmesan crusted new york strip

  33

  classic cut well marbled with a parmesan butter crust

• bison smoked meatloaf

  18

  smoked in-house bison served with parmesan mashed potatoes, roasted mushroom medley, demi-glace and roasted green beans

• slow roasted prime rib

  10oz 29 | 14oz 34 | 18oz 39

  slow roasted for peak flavor
  FRIDAY & SATURDAY ONLY AFTER 4PM • COME EARLY OR SOLD OUT!

• 24 hour Pork ribs

  Half 23 | full 29

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

• Cajun roasted prime rib

  10oz 29 | 14oz 34 | 18oz 39

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

Chicken & Pasta

Includes a side salad - Make it a Caesar for $1

• chicken paillard

  23

  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.

• chicken marsala ravioli

  22

  chicken filled ravioli served with a roasted mushroom medley, Marsala cream, peas, shaved Asiago and garlic crostini

• Chicken alfredo

  18

  grilled chicken breast sautéed in creamy house-made alfredo sauce, tossed with fettuccine and served with garlic crostini

• Seafood Diablo

  25

  jumbo shrimp, mussels, clams and sautéed calamari in Arrabbiata sauce, tossed with fettuccine and served with garlic crostini

• shrimp alfredo

  21

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

• Chicken, Bacon & Brussels fettuccine

  22

  fettuccini tossed in alfredo sauce with grilled chicken breast, brussels sprouts, mushroom blend, truffle oil and parmesan, served with garlic crostini

• salmon alfredo

  21

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

• shrimp Scampi

  25

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

• cajun shrimp & chicken pasta

  24

  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

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

• Grilled Angus CheeseBURGER

  14

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

• turkey burger

  14

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

• impossible burger™

  16

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

• bison burger

  15

  seasoned bison burger on a brioche bun

Drafts

• Surly Furious

  5 / 7

  IPA, Minneapolis, MN [6.6% ABV | 100 IBU]

• Cigar City Brewing Jai Alai

  5 / 7

  American IPA, Tampa, FL [7.5% ABV | 70 IBU]

• Sketchbook Brewing Co., Insufficient Clearance

  5 / 7

  NE Style Hazy IPA, Evanston, IL [5% ABV | 65 IBU]

• Noon Whistle Brewing Hop Prism Blue

  5 / 7

  American IPA, Lombard, IL [7.3% ABV | 0 IBU]

• Tighthead Brewing Scarlet Fire

  5 / 7

  Irish Red Ale, Mundelein, IL [5.6% ABV | 30 IBU]

• Anheuser Busch - Bud Light

  3 / 5

  Light Lager, St.Louis, MO [4.2% ABV | 6 IBU]

• Stella Artois

  8

  Pilsner, Leuven, Vlaanderen Belguim [5% ABV | 24 IBU]

• Draft Beer Flight

  10

  Choose from any 4 draft beer selections.

Bottles & Cans

• Founders Centennial IPA

  5

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

• Lagunitas IPA

  6

  American IPA, Chicago, IL [4.0%]

• Church Street Li'l Luci

  8

  Hazy IPA, Itasca, IL [5%]

• Goose Island 312

  6

  Wheat Ale, Chicago, IL [4.2%]

• Lagunitas A Little Sumpin' Sumpin'

  7

  Ale, Chicago, IL [7.5%]

• Blue Moon Belgian White

  6

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

• Moose Drool

  5

  Brown Ale, Missoula, MT [5.2%]

• New Belgium Fat Tire

  6

  Amber Ale, Fort Collins, CO [5.2%]

• Church Street Heavenly Helles

  7

  Lager, Itasca, IL [5.4%]

• Samuel Adams Boston Lager

  6

  Boston Lager, Boston, MA [5.0%]

• Revolution Eugene Porter

  6

  Porter - American, Chicago, IL [6.8%]

• Left Hand Peanut Butter Milk Stout Nitro

  7

  Longmount, CO [6.2%]

• Guinness

  6

  Dublin, Ireland [4.2%]

• Ace Pineapple Cider

  5

  Sebastopol, CA [5%]

• Bold Rock Hard Apple Cider

  4

  Nellysford, VA [4.7%]

• Angry Orchard Cider

  5

  Walden, NY [5%]

Domestics & Imports

• Guinness

  6

• Michelob Ultra

  5

• Bud, Bud Light

  4

• Coors Light

  4

• Miller Lite

  4

• Corona

  6

• O'Douls Non-Alcoholic

  3

Craft Cocktails

• Bourbon Smash

  8.5

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

• Sunset by the Bay

  8.5

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

• Caramel White Russion

  8

  Caramel Vodka, Kahlúa, Cream, Caramel, Cinnamon

• Pometini

  8

  Pomegranate Vodka, Triple Sec, Pomegranate Syrup, Cranberry Juice

• Blueberry Basil

  8

  Blueberry Vodka, Fresh Basil, Lime Juice, Sierra Mist

• Old Forester Old Fashioned

  9

  Old Forester Bourbon, Orange, Cherry, Sugar, Soda Water

• Cucumber Mint Lemonade

  8

  Cucumber Infused Tequila, Lemonade, Fresh Mint, Cucumber

Sangria

• Peach Sangria

  9

  Riesling, Peach Liquer, Mango Purée, Orange Juice, Sierra Mist

• Red Wine Sangria

  9

  Cranberry Infused Vodka, Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz, Orange Juice, Sierra Mist

• Rose Sangria

  9

  Rosé, Triple Sec, Pomegranate Purée, Sierra Mist, Strawberries, Apples, Oranges

• Berry Sangria

  9

  Moscato, Berry Infused Vodka, Sierra Mist

Marys, Mimosas & More

• Mimosa

  6

  Orange-Strawberry-Raspberry-Mango-Pomegranate-Pineapple-Peach.
  Make it a Mimosa Flight for $10 (Choose 4)

• Garden Mary

  8

  Tomatoes, Onions, Peppers and Carrots Infused Vodka, Zing Zang Bloody Mary Mix

• Raspberry Fuzzy Navel

  7.5

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

• Strawberry Screwdriver

  7.5

  Strawberry Vodka, Strawberry Purée, Orange Juice

• Morning Mule

  7.5

  Orange Vodka, Orange Juice, Ginger Beer

• TBG Irish Coffee

  7.5

  Whiskey, Baileys Irish Cream, Coffee, Whipped Cream

Mules

• TBG Signature

  8

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

• Cucumber Mule

  8

  Cucumber Infused Tequila, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer

• Berry Mule

  8

  Berry Infused Vodka, Raspberry Purée, Ginger Beer, Lime

Light To Medium Body Reds

• Jam Jar

  7 / 26

  Sweet Shiraz, South Africa
  Semi-sweet with flavors of ripe juice berries and dark chocolate

• Hangtime

  8 / 30

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

• Meiomi

  10 / 38

  Pinot Noir, California
  Aromas of bright strawberry and jammy fruit, mocha, vanilla and toasty oak notes

Medium & Full Body Reds

• CK Mondavi

  6 / 22

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

• Seven Falls Cellars

  9 / 34

  Merlot, Washington
  Bright cherry, blackberry and herbs with hints of cocoa

• Sassoregale

  9 / 34

  Sangiovese, Italy
  Hints of Morello cherries, wild berries with a moderate spiciness

• Inkberry

  9 / 34

  Shiraz-Cabernet, Australia
  A blend of shiraz and cabernet with aromas of red currants and cranberries and intense blackberry flavor

• Le Chant du Merle

  9 / 34

  Merlot, France
  Flavors of red currant, cherries and spices

Big Reds

• CK Mondavi

  6 / 22

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

• Los Vascos

  8 / 30

  Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile
  Ripe fruit and aromas of black cherries, raspberries and plums

• Le Grand Prebos

  9 / 34

  Cabernet Sauvignon, France
  Flavors of red currant and black currant, licorice and cherry

• William Hill

  10 / 38

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

• Alamos

  8 / 30

  Malbec, Argentina
  Incredibly concentrated fruit flavors of plum and blackberry

• Old Soul

  8 / 30

  Old Vine Zinfandel, California
  Dense raspberry, blackberry and cherry aromas with chocolate and vanilla notes

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 ripe cherry and strawberry notes

• Carlo & Sylvia

  8 / 30

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

• J Lohr

  7 / 26

  Riesling, California
  Aromas of ripe apple, meyer lemon and lychee fruit

• Barone Fini

  8 / 30

  Pinot Grigio, Italy
  Ripe juicy flavors of honeydew and apple with a crisp finish

• Blue

  9 / 34

  Sauvignon Blanc, France
  Citrusy aromas with a hint of tropical fruit

• Kim Crawford

  10 / 38

  Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
  Ripe tropical flavors of passion fruit, melon and grapefruit

• Maschio

  11

  Prosecco, Italy (Split)
  Flavors of white peach and orange blossoms

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 fruit, baked lemon and a vanilla finish

• Les Amandiers

  9 / 34

  Chardonnay, France
  Drier white wine with notes of white flowers

Appetizer

• four cheese stuffed mushroom caps

  12

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

Salads & Soup

• peppercorn seared salmon salad

  17

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

• waldorf

  13

  spring greens with tri-colored apples, Gorgonzola, sweet toasted pecans and our house-made Waldorf dressing
  Add grilled chicken - 5

• chopped cobb

  16

  iceberg lettuce with grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, banana peppers, tomatoes, parmesan and balsamic vinaigrette

• caesar your way

  13

  romaine tossed with house-made Caesar dressing and Asiago
  Add grilled chicken - 5 • shrimp - 6 • salmon - 7

• edamame chicken salad

  15

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

• soup

  cup 5 • bowl 7

  french onion

Sandwiches & Burgers

All sandwiches and burgers will be served on a gluten free bun

Served with side salad
Fresh fruit - $3

• prime rib sandwich

  17

  shaved prime rib, roasted onions & peppers, roasted red pepper mayonnaiseand melted Swiss

• Smoked turkey reuben

  14

  the classic reuben with a twist - grilled, tender smoked turkey, melted Swiss, Thousand Island dressing and coleslaw

• chicken avocado sandwich

  14

  grilled chicken breast, provolone, fresh avocado, mixed greens, tomatoes and roasted red pepper mayonnaise

• Grilled Angus CheeseBURGER

  14

  ground chuck, American cheese, gluten free bun. Add bacon $3

• bacon, lettuce, tomato and bacon

  13

  bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, more bacon and roasted garlic mayonnaise

• impossible burger™

  16

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

• salmon blt

  14

  peppercorn seared Atlantic salmon, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and roasted garlic mayonnaise

• turkey burger

  14

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

• club

  15

  shaved ham & smoked turkey, Swiss, provolone and American cheese, bacon, lettuce, sliced tomatoes and garlic mayonnaise

• bison burger

  15

  seasoned bison burger

• reuben

  14

  sliced corned beef, melted Swiss, sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing

• HALF SANDWICH | SOUP OR SALAD

  12

  your choice of Club, BLTB or Salmon BLT with a cup of soup or house salad
  make it a Caesar for - $1 • make it a bowl of soup for - $1

Steaks, Ribs & Specialty Beef

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 $1.

• Filet mignon tenderloin

  6oz 34 | 10oz 46

  the most tender cut

• 24 hour ribs

  Half 23 | full 29

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

• chubby cut top sirloin

  9oz 26

  Certified Angus Beef® makes it the choice of choice

• slow roasted prime rib

  10oz 29 | 14oz 34 | 18oz 39

  slow roasted for peak flavor
  FRIDAY & SATURDAY ONLY AFTER 4PM • COME EARLY OR SOLD OUT!

• charbroiled ribeye

  11oz 35

  Certified Angus Beef® makes it the choice of choice

• new york strip

  33

  a classic cut well marbled

• Upgrade Your Side

  3

  grilled asparagus | green beans | loaded baked potato | roasted vegetables
  Brussels sprouts | fresh fruit

• Steak Add-Ons

  roasted mushroom medley - $4
  grilled onions - $2

Seafood & Cajun

Served with side salad
Make it a Caesar for $1

• shrimp jambalaya

  22

  shrimp, andouille sausage, Cajun spices, tomatoes, green peppers, onions and rice

• bouillabaisse

  33

  shrimp, scallops, clams, whitefish and mussels in a rich broth

• chicken jambalaya

  20

  Cajun chicken breast, andouille sausage, Cajun spices, tomatoes, green peppers, onions and rice

• grilled atlantic salmon

  22

  served with roasted potatoes and roasted vegetables

• walleye

  29

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

• salmon fresca

  24

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

Appetizers

• Fried Cheese Curds

  11

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

• Four Cheese Stuffed Mushroom Caps

  12

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

• Betta Bruschetta

  11

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

Dishes

• Balsamic Portobello

  15

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

• Pasta Primavera

  15

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

• Portobello Vegetable Skewers

  13

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

• Alfredo

  15

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

Salads

• Crusted Goat Cheese Salad

  16

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

• Edamame Salad

  13

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

• Caesar

  13

  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™

  16

  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