The Prospect Menu
Introducing The Prospect, a cocktail bar in Mount Prospect blending Italian flavors with a touch of sophistication. Situated at 18 W Northwest Hwy, this hotspot offers accessible parking, outdoor seating, a full bar, and credit card acceptance for convenience.
Customer reviews rave about the elegant ambiance reminiscent of trendy West Loop eateries. Dishes like Octopus, Scallops, Cavatelli, Duck Breast, and Chilean Seabass are cooked to perfection and served in upscale portions. The cocktail menu boasts a wide variety, with recommendations for the spiced pear rum cocktail.
The Prospect stands out for its impeccable service, upscale ambience, and delicious, well-prepared dishes. With a rooftop dining option and cozy interior, this restaurant is a must-visit for those seeking quality Italian cuisine in a chic setting.
Starters
Bread Basket
Sourdough, ancient grain, gf cracker, sun dried tomato butter
Cheese + Charcuterie
Two cheeses, cured meats, house accoutrements
Hummus
Butternut squash, sesame pepita, pomegranate, spiced pita
Oysters
Daily selection, gin cocktail sauce, mignonette
Chilled Shrimp
Gin cocktail sauce, horseradish
Octopus
Fingerling potato, mojo rojo, oregano vinaigrette
Empanadas
Ground beef picadillo, cheese, salsa verde
Lamb Chops
Apple mustard relish, mint gremolata
Deluxe Sliders
Filet, brioche, cajun butter
Kale Caesar
Pecorino, sourdough, house caesar
Brussel Sprouts
Apple, blackberry, gorgonzola, apple cider vinaigrette
Cavatelli
Scallion butter, wild mushroom, ricotta salata
Lumache
Tomato fonduta, guanciale, calabrian, pecorino romano
Tonnarelli
Cracked peppercorn, pecorino romano
Pasta
Mains
Risotto
Four star mushroom, grana padano, chive oil
Roasted Chicken
Cheddar grits, chicken jus
Bouillabaisse
Chilean sea bass, mussel, clam, shrimp, saffron broth
Black Cod
Miso glaze, forbidden rice, coconut curry
Scallops
Sweet potato cream, kale, mushroom, pork belly
Braised Short Rib
Parsnip purée, brown butter carrot, red wine jus
Dry Aged Burger
Havarti, pickle, onion jam, black garlic and miso aioli
Filet Au Poivre
Potato pave, brussel sprout, peppercorn cream, fried onion
Dry Aged NY Strip
Potato pave, garlic butter, steak sauce, mojo verde
Wet Aged Prime Ribeye
Mojo verde, smoked sea salt
Four Star Mushrooms
Potato Pave
Brussels With Guanciale
Cheddar Grits
Brown Butter Carrots
Roasted Broccolini
Sides
Desserts
Seasonal Crostada
Fresh fruit, vanilla bean gelato, rosemary syrup
Burnt Cheesecake
Seasonal fruit, vanilla, tonka
Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake
Espresso, mascarpone, coco nib crunch
Coffee
Regular, decaf
Espresso
Latte | , Cappuccino | , Americano | , Cortado |
Hot Tea
Earl grey, peppermint
Coffee & Tea
Dessert Cocktails
Brandy Alexander
Pierre ferrand cognac, creme de cacao, cream, nutmeg
Grasshopper
Citadelle gin, creme de menthe, cream
Pink Squirrel
Evan williams white label bourbon, creme de noyaux, creme de cacao, cream, almonds
Cordero Di Montezemolo Barolo Chinato
Bourgogne Bianco
Quinta La Rosa -Year Port
Dessert Wines
Liqueurs, Cordials, & Amaros
Prospect Irish Cream
Teelings irish whiskey, cream, demerara
Apple B&B
Claque pepin calvados, benedictine
Meletti Sambuca
Dolin Genepy
Lazzaroni Amaretto
Amaro Ciociaro
Amaro Cynar
Amaro Francoli Fernet Noveis
Amaro Averna
Amaro Nonino
Benedictine
Apostalagma Ouzo
Chartreuse Yellow
Cuban Christmas
Bright, Refreshing, Herbaceous, Spiced Planteray star rum, mint, spiced orange, cranberry, lemon, sparkling wine
Harvest Monkey
Tropical, Fruity, Nutty Neisson blanc rhum, bumbu rum, lime, banana, coconut, angostura
Sunset Paloma
Grapefruit, Floral, Warm Corazón blanco tequila, st. germain, campari, cinnamon, lime, soda
Homecoming Daisy
Vibrant, Herbaceous, Tart Citadelle gin, cointreau, rosemary, lemon, celery
Dover Strait
Bright Citrus, Fragrant, Refreshing Pierre ferrand cognac, aperol, earl grey, lime, angostura
Holiday Collins
Baking Spice, Citrus, Refreshing Planteray star rum, spiced pear, lemon, soda water
Autumn Cobbler
Ripe, Nutty, Bright Corazón blanco tequila, las amaras verde mezcal, lustau oloroso sherry, mathilde cassis, cinnamon, blackberry, lime
The Horseman’s Cocktail
Old Fashioned Evan williams white label bourbon, amaro averna, spiced pumpkin
Hayride
Orchard Spiced Manhattan Rittenhouse bonded rye, dolin blanc vermouth, apple pie, absinthe
Smoking Jacket
Alpine Gin Martini Citadelle gin, dolin dry vermouth, genepy des alpes, orange bitter, lemon
Cocktails
Clarity Cocktails (Non-Alcoholic)
Clingstone Fizz
Peach, lime, cream, sparkling water
Mystery Train
Espresso, grapefruit, lemon, tonic, sparkling water
Red Bramble Sour
Raspberry, cucumber, lime, sparkling water
Garden Party
Passionfruit cordial, thyme, lemon, ginger beer
Los Monteros Metodo Tradicional Brut Cava DO
Utiel-Requena, Valencia, Spain |
Adami Bosco Di Gica Brut DOCG Prosecco Superiore
Valdobbiadene, Prosecco, Italy |
Liebart Regnier Le Sols Bruns Brut
Marne Valley, Champagne, France |
Alma Almacita Brut Rose
Uco Valley, Tupungato, Argentina |
Wine (Sparkling)
Wine (White)
Monte Xanic Viña Cristel Sauvignon Blanc
Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California, Mexico |
Zorzal Gran Terroir Chardonnay
Gualtallary, Tupungato, Argentina |
Baskoli Txakoli Bianco
Txakolina, Basque, Spain |
Brooks Amycas White Blend
Willamette Valley, Oregon |
Ceretto Blangé Arneis
Langhe, Piedmont, Italy |
Ca Dei Frati Rosa Dei Frati
Lombardy, Italy |
Domaine Du Dragon Grande Cuvee
Côtes de Provence, France |
Wine (Skin Contact | Rose)
Wine (Red)
J.C. Somers Cuvee Creme Pinot Noir
Dundee Hills, Oregon |
Basilica Cafaggio Chianti Classico Single Estate
Tuscany, Italy |
Bodegas Muriel Viñas Viejas Gran Reserva
Rioja, Spain |
Sinegal Details Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma, California |
Hidden Hand Rotating Tap
Naperville, IL
Hopewell Lightbeam
Hazy IPA, Chicago, IL
Hop Butcher The Grid
American Pale Ale, Chicago, IL
Right Bee
Semi Dry Cider, Chicago, IL
Beer & Ciders (Draft)
Beer & Ciders (Bottles & Cans)
Short’s Local Light
Lager, Bellaire, MI
Stella Artois
Lager, Leuven, Belgium
Moody Tongue Orange Blossom
Belgian Blonde, Chicago, IL
Off Color Brewing Beer For Lounging
Pale Ale, Chicago, IL
Athletic Brewing Co
Lite Beer, Lager Milford, CN
Duché De Longueville
Sparkling Cider, Normandy, France
Beer & Ciders (Non-Alcoholic)
Drinks
Iced Tea
Conscious Cup, Earl Grey
Mexican Coca Cola
Mexican Sprite
Diet Coke
Fever Tree Sicilian Lemon Soda
Fever Tree Grapefruit Soda
Fever Tree Ginger Beer
Bottled Water
Acqua Panna, San Pellegrino
Vodka
Wheatley | Tito’s | Ketel One | Grey Goose
Gin
Beefeater | Citadelle | Hayman’s Navy Strength | Bombay Sapphire | Tanqueray | McQueen & The Violet Frog | McQueen & The Violet Frog Ultraviolet | Hendrick’s | Ransom Old Tom | Old Raj
Rum
Planteray | Star | Planteray Stiggins Pineapple | Planteray Cut & Dry Coconut Neisson Blanc Bacardi Silver Hart & Sons Blackpool Spiced Bumbuu Bumbuu XO Zacapa Solera
Tequila
Corazon Blanco | Arette Blanco | Arette Reposado | Arette Anejo | Siete Leguas Blanco | Siete Leguas Reposado | Siete Leguas Anejo | Fortaleza Blanco | Fortaleza Reposado | Fortaleza Anejo
Mezcal
Mezcal Amramas | Del Maguey Vida | Del Maguey Chichicapa
American Bourbon Whiskey
Evan Williams White Label | Old Grand Dad | Wild Turkey | Jim Beam Black | Maker’s Mark | Four Roses Small Batch | Four Roses Single Barrel | Knob Creek -proof | Willett Pot Still Family Reserve | Woodford Reserve Bourbon | Eagle Rare | Russell’s Reserve Bourbon | Blanton’s
Rye Whiskey
Rittenhouse | Wild Turkey | High West Double | Knob Creek -proof | Russell’s Reserve | Woodford Reserve | Whistlepig -year | Willett Family Reserve
Brandy
Claque Pepin Fine Calvados | Metaxa Star | Pierre Ferrand Cognac | La Diablada Pisco | Hennessy VSOP Privilege
Other Whiskey
Jack Daniels | Tullamore DEW | Teeling’s Irish | Michter’s American
Single Malt Whiskey
Macallan -year Double Oak | Highland Park -year | Laphroaig -year | Auchentoshan Three Wood | Springbank -year | Oban -year | Balvenie Double Wood | Lagavulin -year
Blended Whiskey
Bank Note Blended | Johnny Walker Black Label
Liqueur, Cordials, Aperitivos
Meletti Sambuca | Amaro Ciociaro | Amaro Cynar | Amaro Francoli Fernet Noveis | Amaro Averna | Amaro Nonino | Dolin Genepy | Lazzaroni Amaretto | Pimm’s | Campari | Aperol | Apostalagma Ouzo | Chartreuse Yellow | Chartreuse Green
Spirits
Wine by the Bottle (Sparkling)
Hild Elbling Sekt Brut
Upper Mosel, Germany
Villa Sparina Blanc De Blanc Metodo Classico Brut
Piemonte, Italy
Raventós I Blanc Conca Del Riu Anoia Blanc De Blanc
Catalonia, Spain
Gerard Bertrand Heritage An Brut Rose
Cremant de Limoux, France
Canard-Duchene Cuvee Lèonie Brut
Champagne, France
Billecart-Salmon Reserve Brut
Champagne, France
Ruinart Blanc De Blancs
Champagne, France
Canard Duchene Brut Rose
Champagne, France
J.M Labruyère Anthologie Grande Cru Brut Rose
Verzenay, Champagne, France
Ruinart Brut Rose
Champagne, France
Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc
Russian River Valley, California
Maison Champy Cuvee Edme Chardonnay
Burgundy, France
Hermann Ludes Thornicher Ritch Kabinett ‘Monster’
Mosel, Germany
Ladoucette Comte Lafond
Sancerre, France
Domaine Michelot Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay
Burgundy, France
Thomas Labille Chablis Chardonnay
Burgundy, France
Pazos De Lusco Albariño
Rias Baixas, Spain
Antinori Guado Al Tasso Vermentino
Bolgheri, Italy
Finca Allende Allende Blanco
Rioja, Spain
Rottensteiner Kitz Field Blend Sauvignon Blanc
Alto Adige, Italy
Sinegal Sauvignon Blanc
Napa Valley, California
Wine by the Bottle (White)
Wine by the Bottle (Skin Contact | Rose)
A Tribute To Grace Rose Of Grenache
Santa Barbara, California
Sun Goddess Ramato Pinot Grigio
Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy
Bedrock Wine Co. Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma County, California
Château Puy-Blanquet Grand Cru Bordeaux
Saint Emilion, France
Flowers Pinot Noir
Sonoma Coast, California
Goodfellow Family Cellars Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Domaine Parent Ladoix Premier Cru La Corvee Burgundy
Côte de Beaune, France
Tenuta Argentiera Poggio Ai Ginepri Rosso
Bolgheri, Italy
Emmolo Merlot
Napa Valley, California
Château Pavie Esprit De Pavie Bordeaux
Saint Emilion, France
Domaine Du Vieux Télégraphe Télégramme CDP
Southern Rhône, France
Marcel Lapierre N Morgon
Beaujolais, France
Altesino Brunello Di Montalcino Sangiovese
Tuscany, Italy
Famiglia Pasqua Amarone Della Valpolicella
Veneto, Italy
Finca Adalgisa Familia Furlotti Malbec
Mendoza, Argentina
Lopez De Heredia Vina Tondonia Reserva
Rioja, Spain
Cantine Povero Batù Barbaresco
Piedmont, Italy
Wine by the Bottle (Red)
Kids Menu
Grilled Cheese
White bread, choice of cheddar, american, havarti
Sliders
Pickle, onion jam, havarti, black garlic miso aioli
Pizza
Flatbread, sugo, mozzarella
Mac N' Cheese
Campanelle, three cheese sauce
Noodles
Butter, parmesan | red sauce
Oysters
Gin cocktail sauce, mignonette
Cheeseburger Sliders
Dry aged beef, american, lettuce, tomato, onion
Quesadilla
Short rib, sour cream, salsa verde, pico
Cheeseburger
/ lb. dry aged beef, cheddar, sesame bun, chips (Thursday Only)
Beer
Short's local light
Wine
Cafaggio chianti, Ceretto arneis
Cocktails
House old fashioned, sunset paloma
