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We are located just off Interstate 57 at exit 77 near Sesser, Illinois.

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Windows Restaurant Menus

Executive Chef Jim Halpin has personally created every delicious dish for the Windows Restuarant menus. If you would like a PDF version of each menu, click on one of the following links.



Bubba Benedict Two biscuits topped with two sausage patties and fried eggs, covered with fried American potatoes, then smothered in sausage gravy. Mountain Dew not included $5.95


Croissant French Toast   Buttery Croissants soaked in a special batter and grilled to a golden finish. Entree served with whipped butter and maple syrup (low calorie syrup available) and a fresh fruit cup. $6.25
Hearty Oatmeal
   Served with brown sugar and plump raisins, 2% milk and a fresh fruit cup. $4.95
But
termilk Pancakes  Big as your plate pancakes, light and fluffy, served with sweet whipped butter and maple syrup (sugar free syrup available). one pancake $2.95, two pancakes $3.95

Blueberry Pancakes   Our great Buttermilk Pancakes filled with big plump sweet blueberries one pancake. $3.95, two pancakes $4.95
Reilly’s Breakfast Sandwich
   Fried egg with American cheese and choice of Ham, Bacon or Sausage on your choice of English muffin, country white or wheat toast and American home fries. $4.95

 

Biscuits & Gravy

$3.75

 

Orange, Grapefruit,

 

American Home Fries

$1.95

 

    Tomato, or Apple Juice

1.95

Ham Steak

$3.75

 

Coffee or Hot Tea

1.95

Fruit Cup

$2.50

 

Milk (2% or Chocolate)

1.95

Sausage Patties, or Bacon

$2.95

 

Hot Chocolate

1.95

Toast or English Muffin

$1.95

 

Guava or Mango Nectar

1.95

Cold Cereal

$1.95

 

 

 

Sliced Tomatoes

$1.95

 

 

 

Side of Gravy

$0.95

 

 

 

                 

For your convenience a 17% gratuity will be included for parties of 8 or more



Windows Luncheon Menu

APPETIZERS

THREE CHEESE ARTICHOKE DIP BOULE Imported Asiago, Parmigiana and Cream cheeses folded with Artichoke hearts, fresh garlic and herbs, baked and served in a Boule (French bread bowl) $7.50

JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL Five chilled jumbo Shrimp served with our special tangy Cocktail Sauce $7.95

SEAFOOD STUFFED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM A Portobello Mushroom filled with a lump Crab Cake filled with Shrimp and Scallops, topped with Mozzarella Cheese and baked to a golden brown $7.95

BUFFALO STYLE HOT WINGS Jumbo Wings tossed in our secret recipe sauce, served with Bleu Cheese dressing, carrot & celery sticks $7.50

TEXAS CHICKEN QUESADILLA Two Grande flour tortillas filled with chicken and Cheddar & Jack Cheeses, flat iron grilled then topped lettuce, tomato guacamole and sour cream $6.95

FRIED CHEESE A trio of cheeses fried to perfection and served with zesty marinara sauce $6.95

SALADS AND SOUPS

SOUP DU JOUR Daily creations by our talented chef using the finest ingredients available. Cup $2.95 Bowl $3.95

CHEF’S SPECIAL FRENCH ONION SOUP Sweet Onions in a Beef stock with a hint of Red Wine, topped with French bread and Gruyere Cheese then capped with Puff Pastry and baked to a golden brown. $5.75

CAESAR SALAD Crisp Romaine lettuce tossed with our fresh Caesar dressing and topped with imported Parmigiana cheese and crunchy croutons. $4.95 (add $4.95 for your choice of a grilled chicken breast or grilled shrimp or $5.95 for a Bistro steak with blue cheese.)

GREEK SALAD The classic salad with Kalamata Olives, Feta Cheese, lettuce, topped with a grilled Chicken breast and an Oregano vinaigrette dressing $4.95 (add $4.95 for your choice of a grilled chicken breast or grilled shrimp or $5.95 for a Bistro steak with blue cheese.)

REILLY’S CLUB SALAD A hearty salad featuring tender slices of smoked Turkey & baked Ham, shredded Cheddar and Jack Cheeses, fresh diced tomatoes and chopped Bacon atop a mound of salad mix & your choice of dressing $7.95

REND LAKE SUMMER PLATE A refreshing portion of Chicken or Tuna salad accompanied with a petite garden, fruit salad and finally a choice of creamy Cottage Cheese or refreshing Fruit Sorbet $7.50

DINNER SALAD A light salad of lettuce, tomato, cucumber, garbanzo beans with your choice of dressing $3.50

DRESSINGS * Guava Balsamic Vinaigrette* Bleu Cheese* * Parmigiana Vinaigrette* Ranch* *French* 1000 Island*

FOR THE UNDER 12 CROWD

Hamburger, Chicken Strips or a Grilled Cheese sandwich served with French Fries $4.95

SANDWICHES AND BURGERS

BUFFALO BURGER A 1/2 lb. burger Made with 100% free range Buffalo, naturally low in saturated fat and cholesterol and is served on a grilled Onion roll. $7.50

BISTRO TENDER STEAK SANDWICH A six ounce Angus filet cooked to your specifications and served on a grilled Onion roll and topped with Firecracker Onion Rings $8.50

TILAPIA SANDWICH Our Tilapia is and comes fried, grilled or blackened on a Kaiser roll. $7.95

SOUTHERN FRIED CATFISH PO BOY Classic sandwich served on a po boy roll with lettuce, tomato and tarter sauce $7.95

THE DAGWOOD Smoked Turkey, baked Ham, American, Swiss & Cheddar Cheese stacked high on toasted bread $6.95

THE ALL AMERICAN BURGER A third pound Angus Beef Burger char grilled and served on a flat grilled Onion bun with all the fixins. $5.50 (Add Cheddar, American, Bleu or Swiss cheese to any Burger $.50)

BAYOU CAJUN BURGER A big Burger topped with Boudreux’s secret Cajun spices and Fire Cracker Onion Rings $5.95

THE BRUTUS BURGER Two 1/3 lb. Beef patties on a grilled Onion bun with double American Cheese, 3 slices of crispy Bacon and all the fixins.$8.95

MEATBALL HOAGIE Two big meatballs topped with marinara sauce and Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. $6.50

ITALIAN BEEF HOAGIE Thinly sliced choice Roast Beef slow roasted in a classic Italian Au Jus $6.50

GRILLED CHICKEN CLUB A grilled Chicken breast topped with Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato $6.95

PORTOBELLO BURGER Flat grilled Portobello mushroom topped with Mozzarella and Asiago cheese and roasted red bell peppers. $6.95

GRILLED BRIE SANDWICH Imported Brie Cheese, on multi-grain bread with fresh tomato slices and basil leaves served with a cup of fruit. $ 6.95

TUNA or CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH Your choice of salad on a fresh Croissant or toasted Bread $6.25

GRILLED HAM & CHEESE Sliced Ham & American Cheese on country white bread grilled to a golden brown. $5.50

All sandwiches are served with fresh Homemade Potato Chips or French fries & a big kosher dill pickle spear.

*French Fries $1.95 * Fruit Cup $2.50 * Cottage Cheese $1.95 * Cole Slaw $1.95*

For your Convenience a 17% gratuity will be included for parties of 8 or more


Windows Dinner Menu

Appetizers

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Five succulent jumbo Shrimp served with our signature cocktail sauce. $7.95

Three Cheese Artichoke Dip Boule Imported Asiago, Parmigiana, and Cream Cheeses folded with Artichoke Hearts, fresh Garlic and Herbs then baked and served in a Boule. (French Bread Bowl) $7.50

Seafood Stuffed Portobello Mushroom A Portobello top filled with lump Crab Cake, Shrimp and Scallops topped with Mozzarella Cheese and baked to a golden brown. $7.95

Filet Mignon Rumaki Tender Filet pieces wrapped in bacon, then baked and served with a zesty Horseradish sauce. $7.50

Peel & Eat Shrimp A half -pound of boiled shrimp and our famous cocktail sauce $8.95

Buffalo Style Hot Wings Jumbo wings tossed in our secret recipe and served with Bleu Cheese dressing with carrot & celery sticks. $7.50

Texas Chicken Quesadilla Two grande flour tortillas stuffed with chicken, Cheddar & Jack cheeses, flat iron grilled then topped with lettuce, tomato, guacamole & sour cream. $7.50

Fried Cheese Medley A trio of cheeses fried golden brown and served with a tangy Marinara sauce $6.95

 

Salads and Soups

Soup of the Day Daily creations by our talented chefs using the finest ingredients available. Cup $2.95  Bowl $3.95

Chef’s Baked French Onion Soup Sweet Caramelized Onions in a rich Beef stock with a hint of Red Wine, topped with French bread and Gruyere Cheese then capped with Puff Pastry and baked to a golden brown. $5.75

Caesar Salad Crisp Romaine lettuce tossed with fresh Caesar dressing and topped with imported Parmigiana cheese and seasoned croutons.  $4.95 (Add $4.95 for your choice of a grilled chicken breast or grilled shrimp or $5.95 for a Bistro steak with blue cheese. )

Greek Salad The classic Greek salad with Kalamata Olives, Feta cheese, artichoke hearts, lettuce  and a traditional Greek vinaigrette dressing. $4.95   (Add $4.95 for your choice of a grilled chicken breast or grilled shrimp or $5.95 for a Bistro steak)

Dinner Salad A light salad of lettuce, tomato, cucumber, Garbanzo beans with your choice of dressing. $3.50

 

Salad Dressings * Guava Balsamic Vinaigrette *Honey Mustard* Ranch* French * Bleu Cheese* Parmigiana Vinaigrette* 1000 Island *

 

For The Under 12 Crowd

Hamburger, Chicken Strips or a Grilled Cheese sandwich served with French Fries.
$4.95

 

Steaks, Chops and Game

The Rend Lake Special  The king of Steaks!  A 16-ounce New York strip steak seasoned and grilled to perfection. $16.95

Filet Mignon A hand cut 8 oz. filet of the best beef available finished with Bernaise sauce. $22.95

Steak & Lobster An eight ounce Filet Mignon with a six ounce baked Lobster tail $36.95

The Ribeye Steak A hand cut eight ounce certified Angus beef Ribeye Steak grilled how you like it. $15.95

Steak & Shrimp Our great 8 ounce Ribeye served with ten fried shrimp or ten grilled shrimp. $18.95

The T-Bone Make you and your dog happy with this classic T-bone steak.$19.95 

Slow Roasted Prime Rib Au Jus

Please join us every Friday for our famous slow roasted Prime Rib for the finest in Prime Rib.

Queen cut $17.95     King cut $20.95


Grilled Twin Pork Chops Two center cut Pork chops seasoned & grilled and presented with our special Bourbon apple sauce. $14.95

The Tuscan Chop (Chef’s Special) A cut 16 ounce two bone center cut Pork Chop stuffed with imported Procuitto ham, Asiago cheese and fresh sage, baked and topped with a Portobello mushroom-Marsala wine sauce.  This one takes a little time, but it’s worth it! $19.95

 

Sandwiches

Bistro Steak Sandwich A six ounce choice Bistro tender steak cooked to your specifications and served on a grilled Onion roll and topped with Firecracker Onion Rings. $11.95

The Brutus Burger Two juicy 1/3 pound Beef patties on a grilled Onion bun with double American cheese, three slice of crispy Bacon and all the fixins. $11.95

Grilled Chicken Club A succulent grilled Chicken breast topped with Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato. $10.95

Meatball Hoagie Two big meatballs topped with marinara sauce and Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. $10.95

All sandwiches served with fresh home-made Potato Chips or French fries and choice of delicious soup of the day or fresh tossed salad.

 

Seafood, Fowl & Ribs

Lobster - Lobster A pair of six ounce Lobster tails baked and served with drawn butter $36.95

Broiled Chilian Salmon Boneless filet of Salmon grilled to perfection and lightly topped with lemon butter. $18.95

Tilapia Dinner Your choice of a boneless filet, prepared blackened, fried or grilled, this Blue Gill’s cousin is a local favorite. $14.95

Southern Style Fried Catfish  Two big boneless filets, ain’t no Yankee recipe here $13.95

Mojo Mahi Mahi Grilled or blackened Mahi Mahi with a Cajun shrimp skewer and Cajun shrimp sauce $18.95

Jumbo Fried Shrimp We’re not bragging, but these Shrimp are huge.  Fried Tempura style and served with a Wasabi Tarter sauce. $16.95

Rend Lake Quail Two semi boneless whole Quail served with Pecan - apple cornbread dressing and finished with a black cherry & port wine demi-glace $18.95

Peppercorn and Cognac Duck Twin succulent boneless breasts of Duck sautéed to perfection and topped with a pink peppercorn Cognac sauce. $19.95

Grilled Chicken Breast Two marinated boneless Chicken breasts seasoned & char-broiled. $13.95

Southern Illinois Fried or Baked Chicken One Half of a fresh plump Chicken deep fried in our secret breading recipe ‘til golden brown or crispy baked.  $11.95 (all white meat $13.95)

Baby, oh Baby Back Ribs A whole slab of baby back ribs started with a Cajun rub then finished with our very own Texas-Hawaiian style BBQ sauce. Extra napkins no charge.  $15.95

All dinner entrees except pasta dinners are served with choice of soup of the day or garden salad, baked potato, rice du jour or French fries, fresh baked bread and whipped sweet butter.

Pasta, Pasta, Pasta

Spaghetti & Meatballs We have big Meatballs, savory marinara sauce and al dente pasta.  Mama Mia!  Hungry plate $9.95 or Really hungry plate $12.95

Gulf Coast Seafood Pasta Shrimp & Scallops in a Vodka Cream Tomato sauce with Asiago Cheese, chopped Tomatoes and Mushrooms and tossed with Penne Pasta. $16.95 

Fettuccini Alfredo Made in the classic tradition with fresh Cream, Parmigiana Cheese and Eggs. $11.95   With Grilled Chicken & Broccoli.  $15.95

Stuffed Penne ala Quatro Fromage Cheese stuffed pasta tossed with sliced grilled chicken breast, Parmigiana, Ricotta, Mozzarella & Asiago cheeses, white wine and marinara sauce. $15.95

All pasta entrees are served with choice of soup of the day or garden salad, fresh baked bread and whipped sweet butter.

 

Desserts

Our Desserts are made fresh by our talented Chef.  Please ask your server for our special dessert menu and experience our delicious creations.

For your convenience a 17% gratuity will be included for parties of 8 or more.

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