The Happ Inn Bar & Grill Menu

The Happ Inn Bar & Grill is a lively establishment in Northfield, IL, offering a diverse menu ranging from tacos to American classics. With a wide array of utilities like vegan options, outdoor seating, and happy hour specials, this spot caters to diverse preferences. The starters, including the famous guacamole and herbed hummus, set the tone for a flavorful dining experience. The build-a-burger option allows for customization with a variety of toppings and sauces. Handcrafted sandwiches like the seared tuna steak and crispy chicken are standout choices. Customer reviews highlight the quality of dishes like the bison burger and corn chowder soup, praising the friendly service and inviting atmosphere. The Happ Inn is a go-to spot for delicious meals, whether for a casual lunch or a night out with friends and family.

Starters

Happ Inn's Famous Guacamole

Fresh avocado topped with homemade pico de gallo & served with warm crispy corn tortilla chips

$14.95

Herbed Hummus

Homemade flatbread, jicama, carrots, red peppers & cucumbers

$13.95

Chicken Quesadillas

Flour tortillas, Chihuahua cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream & salsa verde

$13.95

Baked Goat Cheese

Baked goat cheese with tomato basil sauce & toasted baguette

$13.95

Fried Calamari

Crispy calamari, pickled banana peppers & spicy marinara sauce

$14.95

Dozen Jumbo Chicken Wings

Buffalo, bbq or plain with ranch dressing

$15.95

Margherita Flatbread

Marinara, fresh mozzarella, roma tomatoes, pesto & fresh basil chiffonade

$13.95

Spinach & Goat Cheese Flatbread

Goat & mozzarella cheeses, sun-dried tomatoes & garlic spinach

$13.95

Housemade Cornbread

Cast iron skillet baked & served with brown sugar butter

$8.95

Pick a Half Pound Patty

$13.95

Toppings

Applewood-Smoked Bacon, Sunny Side Up Egg, Sautéed Mushrooms, Avocado, Guacamole

$1.00

Cheese

American, Swiss, Cheddar, Blue, Pepper Jack

$1.00

Sauces

Horseradish, Blue Cheese Dressing, Chipotle Mayo, Poblano Crema, Tabasco

$0.50

Build a Burger

Handcrafted Sandwiches

Seared Tuna Steak Sandwich

Cucumber, carrot & red onion slaw, with soy aioli on a brioche bun

$18.95

Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Our juicy, breaded chicken topped with swiss cheese, fresh tomato & our tangy cabbage-kale slaw, served on a brioche bun. Also available grilled gluten-free

$15.95

Pulled Pork Sandwich

House smoked pulled pork, BBQ sauce, coleslaw & crispy onions on a pretzel bun

$15.95

French Dip

Thinly sliced prime rib on a crispy baguette with au jus & horseradish sauce for dipping

$17.95

Carlos' Skirt Steak Frites

Grilled 12 oz skirt steak, served on crispy garlic bread with parmesan truffle frites & red wine compound butter

$28.95

Grilled Atlantic Salmon

Grilled Atlantic salmon served with quinoa rice, pureed fresh corn & poblano salsa, topped with a side of Mexican style slaw

$24.95

Grilled Jumbo Gulf Shrimp

Roasted cauliflower, brussel sprouts & heirloom cherry tomatoes in a creamy guajillo sauce

$28.95

Lake Superior Whitefish

Pan-seared whitefish served over cauliflower "rice" & chopped parsley, topped with roasted carrots in a lemon-butter sauce

$24.95

Fish & Chips

Tecate beer battered fresh cod, french fries & housemade tartar sauce

$19.95

Tilapia Tacos

Lightly blackened fresh tilapia, chipotle mayo, cabbage slaw & pico de gallo served in corn tortillas with a side of Mexican rice

$15.95

Chicken Tinga Tacos

Pulled chicken tinga, poblano crema, avocado, lettuce, pico de gallo & queso fresco, served in corn tortillas with a side of Mexican rice

$15.95

Chicken Enchiladas

Pulled chicken tinga wrapped in corn tortillas, creamy tomatillo salsa, Chihuahua cheese, sour cream, lettuce, pico de gallo & Mexican rice

$17.95

General Happ's Fried Chicken

Half a chicken served with french fries & coleslaw

$19.95

Pan Seared Shrimp Spaghetti Pasta

Roasted tomato sauce, julienne zucchini and garlic bread

$29.95

Happ Specialties

Soups

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Queso fresco & tortilla strips

$4.95

Turkey Chili

Sour cream, onions, pasta & cheddar

$5.50

Wedge Salad

Iceberg, applewood-smoked bacon, Danish blue cheese, tomato, red onion & blue cheese dressing

$15.95

Quinoa & Beet Salad

Romaine & kale, duo of red & yellow quinoa, diced red beets, heirloom cherry tomatoes, feta, roasted cauliflower & candied walnuts in a champagne vinaigrette

$18.95

Caesar Salad

Chopped romaine & kale, diced tomato, parmesan cheese, crouton & caesar dressing

$15.95

Tossed Cobb Salad

Romaine, iceberg & field greens, swiss cheese, avocado, egg, applewood-smoked bacon, tomato & 1000 island dressing

$18.95

Nicoise

Field greens, green beans, egg, tomato, dill potatoes, Kalamata olives, soy-lime aioli & herb vinaigrette

$18.95

Southwest Chopped Salad

Romaine, iceberg & field greens, corn, tomato, red pepper, black beans, tortilla strips & chipotle ranch dressing

$18.95

Willow Road

Romaine, iceberg & field greens tossed with toasted almonds, heirloom cherry tomatoes, house-made cornbread croutons, goat cheese, charred corn, dried dates, fresh avocado, & champagne vinaigrette

$18.95

Salads

Happ Sides

Steamed Broccoli

Sautéed Garlic Spinach

Wood Oven Roasted Cauliflower

Wood Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Truffled Mashed Potatoes

Mixed Grilled Vegatables

Cadillac Margarita

Casamigos Reposado Tequila, Grand Marnier & Fresh Lime Juice

$14.00

French Pear Martini

Absolut Pear, St. Germain, Chambord, Fresh Lemon & Lime Juice

$13.00

Mango or Blueberry Mojito

Bacardi Limon, Simple Syrup, Mango or Blueberry & Mint

$14.00

Pick Your Mule

Moscow Russian Standard Vodka; Kentucky Maker's Mark

$13.00

Dark & Stormy

Gosling's Black Seal Rum, Ginger Beer & Fresh Lime Juice

$12.00

Man-Happ-Inn

Bulleit Burbon, Sweet Vermouth, Cherry Juice, Angostura Bitters & Original Maraschino Cherries

$14.00

Mezcal Paloma

Casamigos Mezcal, Grapefruit Juice, Sweet Vermouth, Organic Agave, Fresh Lime Juice

$14.00

Sparkling Sunset

Citron Vodka, Cointreau, Prosecco, Cranberry & Lime Juice

$12.00

Green Hornet

Bombay Sapphire, Cucumber, Fresh Lime Juice, Cilantro & Serrano Pepper

$14.00

Signature Cocktails

Sparkling

Mionetto Moscato Veneto, Italy

Crisp with flavors of peaches & honey

$11.00

Syltbar Premium Prosecco Rose Friuli, Italy

100% Merlot low calorie 63 per 6 oz. glass

$14.00

Syltbar Premium Prosecco Friuli, Italy

Low calorie 49 per 6 oz. glass

$14.00

Veuve Clicquot Brut Champagne NV France

Structured & full-bodied with citrus & grapefruit flavors

$95.00

Sparkling - Reserve

Whites

Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio Alto Adige DOC

Dry golden apple, pear, almonds, notes of lemon

$15.00

Terlato Pinot Grigio Friuli, Italy

Peach, apricot, citrus & honeysuckle aromas with apple & stone fruit flavors

$49.00

Sea Monster Eclectic Rhone White Wine Central Coast

Lemongrass, honey, melon, white flowers & tropical citrus

$38.00

Château la Freynelle Bordeaux Blanc Bordeaux, France

Floral & stone fruit aromas with a hint of Meyer lemon

$12.00

Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand

Tropical fruit & gooseberry flavors with an abundant bouquet

$14.00

Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc Alexander Valley

Lime, pink grapefruit, green melon, passion fruit & thyme

$15.00

Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc Sonoma, California

Aromas of orange blossom, white peach, Meyer lemon & mango

$42.00

Chateau d'Esclans "Whispering Angel" Rośe France

Ripe red raspberry, strawberry & apricot backed by red berry notes

$16.00

Rudi Wiest "Gryphon Crest" Riesling Mosel Germany

Notes of green apple, pear, Meyer lemon & fine minerality

$12.00

Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay Vinters Reserve California

Pineapple, lemon, caramel, fresh cream, apple blossom, honeysuckle

$12.00

Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay Sonoma County, California

Full-bodied with baked apple, marshmallow, pear, citrus & oak aromas

$16.00

Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay Russian River, California

Lime, lemon & grapefruit flavors with peach & barrel spice

$54.00

Louis Jadot Pouilly Fuisse Burgundy, France

Well-balanced French chardonnay with aromas of grapefruit & lemon

$69.00

Nickel and Nickel Chardonnay Napavalley, California

Pineapple, peach & fig notes offer a mouthful of flavor & blend exquisitely with the spice & toast from the French oak

$85.00

Whites - Reserve

Reds

Nielson by Byron Pinot Noir Santa Barbara, California

Bing cherry, black raspberry, roses, tea leaf, mineral & barrel spice

$12.00

Meiomi Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley, California

Slight earthiness with fresh cranberry, candy apple & malted vanilla aromas

$16.00

La Crema Pinot Noir Willamette Valley, Oregon

Notes of red cherry, black tea, mocha & pomegranate with a spicy finish

$60.00

Rutherford Hill Merlot Napa Valley, California

Rich plums, dark cherries, chocolate, savory herb & mocha aromas

$19.00

Finca Decero Malbec Mendoza, Argentina

Black raspberries, dark cherry & violet aromas

$14.00

Silver Palm Cabernet North Coast, California

Aromas of Bing cherry & cassis with flavors of oak

$14.00

Fortress Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma, California

Black currant, blackberry, tobacco, dark chocolate & vanilla

$16.00

Justin Cabernet Paso Robles Central Coast, California

Vanilla, strawberry, raspberry, black currant & earth with hints of slightly toasted oak

$19.00

Murphy-Goode Red Blend Sonoma, California

Black currant, dark cherry, sandalwood & licorice

$12.00

Wolftrap Syrah Western Cape, South Africa

Black fruit flavors & hints of violet with smooth tannins & sweet berries

$12.00

Banfi Superiore Chianti Tuscany, Italy

Full-bodied with fresh & fruity aromas

$39.00

Four Vines Zinfandel California

Aromas of berry & anise with blackberry & spicy plum mouth feel

$12.00

Les Cadrans de Lassègue Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, France

Dark plum, cassis, licorice, vanilla & chocolate

$60.00

Murrieta's Well "The Spur" Red Blend Livermore, California

Blend of 45% Cab, 22% Petite Sirah, 14% Petit Verdot, 10% Merlot, 9% Cab Franc

$51.00

Belle Glos "Las Alturas" Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands

Aromas of raspberry, wild blackberry & a slight earthiness

$86.00

Paul Hobbs "El Felino" Malbec Mendoza, Argentina

Floral & red currant notes with raspberry, black cherry, vanilla & white chocolate

$54.00

Mount Veeder Winery Cabernet Napa Valley, California

Juicy berries, dark plum, toasty oak notes, & hints of sweet bay leaf & anise

$75.00

Il Fauno di Arcanum Toscano IGT Tuscany, Italy

Rich plum & candied cherries with nutmeg & black licorice undertones

$55.00

The Prisoner Napa Valley, California

Ripe raspberry, boysenberry, dark chocolate, pomegranate & vanilla

$90.00

Duckhorn Decoy Meritage Napa Valley, California

Cassis, black cherry & plum with hints of baking spice, black licorice & cocoa

$67.00

Bootleg Red Blend Napa Valley, California

37% Merlot, 28% Petite Sirah, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah & 4% Zinfindel

$70.00

Reserve

Whiskeys

Bushmills

Canadian Club

Crown Royal

Gentleman Jack

Jack Daniel's

Jack Daniel's Fire

Jameson

Seagram's 7

Seagram's VO

Southern Comfort

Basil Hayden

Bulleit

Bulleit Rye

Jim Beam

Knob Creek

Knob Creek Rye

Maker's Mark

Woodford Reserve

Woodford Reserve Rye

Bourbon

Scotch

Chivas 12 & 18 yr

Cutty Sark

Dewar's

Glenfiddich 12 yr

Glenlivet 12, 15 & 18 yr

J & B

Johnny Walker Red & Black

Laphroaig 10 yr

Macallan 12 & 18 yr

Patron

blanco, repo & anejo

Partida

blanco, repo & anejo

Casamigos

blanco, repo, anejo & mezcal

Tequila

Happ Winekeeper Special Reserve Wine Selections

2 Red Reserves

2 White Reserves