The Grille Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Grille, a hidden gem nestled in Mt. Vernon, IL, offering a delightful fusion of hearty American classics. The menu showcases generous portions of fan-favorites, including the crowd-pleasing chicken bacon ranch wrap and mouthwatering French dip, which have won the hearts of travelers and locals alike.
Each dish is crafted with care, featuring real, unprocessed ingredients that promise a satisfying experience. Customers rave about the expertly seasoned fries and the delightful house-made desserts, including a vegan-friendly carrot cake that leaves a lasting impression.
The Grille prides itself on its warm, inviting atmosphere and attentive service, making it a perfect stop for hungry road trippers or families alike. Despite its unassuming exterior, the combination of quality food, reasonable prices, and friendly staff ensures that this eatery is a must-visit destination on your journey.
Starters
Fried Okra
Breaded Mushrooms
Hushpuppies
Toasted Ravioli
Mozzarella Sticks
Combo
3 mozarella sticks breaded mushrooms, onion rings
Boneless Buffalo Chicken Strips
Onion Rings
Bowl Of Homemade Soup
House Salad
Taco Salad
Frest tortilla taco bowl. Lettuce, seasoned ground beef, shredded cheese, tomato onions, peppers, olives.
Chicken Cesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, grilled chicken & crutons.
Greek Salad
Romaine lettuce, cucumbers, onions tomatoes, green peppers, feta cheese, greek olives, peperoncinis, house greek dressing,
Grilled Chicken Salad
Lettuce topped with grilled chicken shredded cheese and boiled eggs
Julienne Salad
Lettuce topped with ham, turkey, cheese, tomatoes, green peppers, boiled eggs, black olives.
Chef Salad
Lettuce, topped with cucumbers, onions,tomatoes, green peppers, boiled eggs, shredded cheese & black olives.
Crispy Chicken Salad
Lettuce topped with cripsy chicken shredded cheese and boiled eggs.
Salads
-Dinners-
Ny Strip
Hand cut steak.
Farmer's Steak
Ground sirloin, sauteed mushrooms, onions, brown gravy.
Center Cut Pork Chops
2 center cut chops flame broiled.
Chop Sirloin
Ground sirloin, sauteed onions.
Philly Chicken
2 grilled chicken breasts, topped with sauteed mushrooms, onions, & green peppers. Smothered in mozzarella.
Fried Chicken
Chicken Strip Dinner
Catfish Fillets
Southern fried
Fried Cod
2pc of hand battered atlantic cod
Broiled Cod
8oz broiled atantic cod
8pc Jumbo Shrimp
Broiled Salmon
Broiled salmon fillet
Shrimp Basket
Popcorn style shrimp
-Seafood-
-Sides-
Homemade Soup
French Fries
Mashed Potatoes
With gravy.
Baked Potato
Rice
Dinner Salad
Vegetable
Appple Sauce
Cottage Cheese
Peaches
Baked Beans
Juice
(Orange, anple, cranberry)
Milk
(2% milk -- chocolate)
Whole Bean Coffee
-Drinks-
Breakfast Specials
Meat Lover's Skillet
Ham, bacon, sausage, hash browns 2 eggs & toast
2 Pancakes W/ 2 Eggs
Sausage & Cheese Emelette
W/potato & toast
Farmers Skillet
W/ 2 eggs & toast
Strawberry Banana Waffle
Western Omelette
W/ potato & toast
Welcome To The Grille
Premium Handdipped
Rocky Road
Pecan Praline
Premium Hotel Chocolate
N.s.a Butter Pecan
Strawberry Cheesecake
Cookies & Cream
Birthday Cake
Black Raspberry Truffle
Strawberry
Silverspoon Vanilla
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough.
Strawberry
Blueberry
Apple
Peach
Fruit Waffle
Others
House Melts Served On Marbled Rye Choice Of Homemade Soup Or Fries
Patty Melt
Hamburger, grilled onions american cheese.
Turkey Melt
Roast Beef Melt
House roast beef, grilled onions & cheese
Ham Melt
Farmers Skillet
W/ 2 eggs & toast
Strawberry Banana Waffle
Western Omelette
W/ potato & toast
Homemade Cornbread Waffle
W/ house chili
4 Pc Fried Chicken
W/ 2 sides house chili
Chicken Noodle
House Omelette
Omelettes are served with choice of -hashbrowns -sliced tomatoes- american fries- toast and jelly.
House Skillets
Hashbrowns topped with choice of ingredients, cheese, 2 eggs, toast and jelly.
House Waffle
Homemade belgian waffles served with warm syrup & butter
Pecan Waffle
Homemade belgian waffles served with warm syrup & butter
Strawberry Waffle
Homemade belgian waffles served with warm syrup & butter
Banana Waffle
Homemade belgian waffles served with warm syrup & butter
Banana-Nut Waffle
Homemade belgian waffles served with warm syrup & butter
Alaskan Waffle
Homemade belgian waffles served with warm syrup & butter belgian waffle topped with vanilla ice cream, strawberries, whip cream, and pecans! Dessert for breakfast is always a good idea!