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    Cunningham's Journal - On The Lake

    Bar / Pub
    Open now11AM - 10PM
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    FOOD 2.0
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    FOOD 2.0

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    • Cheeseballs

      lightly breaded Wisconsin style cheddar cheese curds
      $12.00
    • Journal Bites

      Marinated steak bites, served with bistro sauce
      $15.00
    • "The Works" Nachos

      Fresh flour tortillas, queso cheese, ground beef, black olives, tomatoes, & onions, sour cream, and pico de gallo
      $14.00
    • Pork Belly Bites

      bite-sized brown sugar-seared pork belly, served with BBQ
      $13.00
    • Roulette Peppers

      Sautéed shishito peppers, served with ranch
      $12.00
    • Hummus Plate

      House-made hummus with warm pita, celery sticks, carrots, cucumber, and red peppers
      $12.00
    • Spinach Artichoke Dip

      Creamy blend of spinach, artichokes, and cheeses, served with flour tortilla chips
      $16.00
    • Cheese Quesadilla

      Moterey jack cheese blend with mushrooms. Served with sides of homemade pico de gallo & sour cream.
      $13.00
    • Veggie Quesadilla

      Sautéed mushrooms, grilled veggies, mozzarella cheese. Served with sides of house-made pico de gallo & sour cream.
      $14.00
    • Chicken Quesadilla

      Chicken, sautéed mushrooms, monterey jack cheese. Served with sides of house-made pico de gallo & sour cream.
      $14.00
    • Spicy Chicken Quesadilla

      Spicy marinated chicken, sautéed mushrooms, pico de gallo, monterey jack cheese. Served with sides of house-made pico de gallo & sour cream.
      $15.00
    • Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla

      Chicken, bacon, ranch, mozzarella. Served with sides of house-made pico de gallo & sour cream.
      $15.00
    • Steak Quesadilla

      Steak bites, sautéed mushrooms, monterey jack cheese. Served with sides of house-made pico de gallo & sour cream.
      $15.00
    • Philly Quesadilla

      Slow-braised beef, sautéed onion and green peppers, bistro, monterey jack cheese. Served with sides of house-made pico de gallo & sour cream.
      $15.00
    • Shrimp Quesadilla

      Sautéed shrimp, garlic parmesan sauce, mozzarella. Served with sides of house-made pico de gallo & sour cream.
      $15.00
    • Pub Burger

      Fresh, hand-patted ground beef. Served on a kaiser bun and served with your choice of fries or onion strips. Lettuce, tomato, and onion on the side.
      $14.00
    • Cheeseburger

      Fresh, hand-patted ground beef, colby jack cheese. Served on a kaiser bun and served with your choice of fries or onion strips. Lettuce, tomato, and onion on the side.
      $15.00
    • Bacon Cheeseburger

      Fresh, hand-patted ground beef, colby jack cheese, crispy bacon. Served on a kaiser bun and served with your choice of fries or onion strips. Lettuce, tomato, and onion on the side.
      $16.00
    • Swiss & Shroom

      fresh, hand-patted ground beef, swiss cheese, sautéed mushrooms. Served on a kaiser bun and served with your choice of fries or onion strips. Lettuce, tomato, and onion on the side.
      $16.00
    • Ol' Bleu Burger

      fresh, hand-patted ground beef, bleu cheese, crispy bacon. Served on a kaiser bun and served with your choice of fries or onion strips. Lettuce, tomato, and onion on the side.
      $16.00
    • Rajun Cajun Burger

      fresh, hand-patted ground beef, cajun seasoning, sparky's sauce, sautéed onions, pepper jack cheese. Served on a kaiser bun and served with your choice of fries or onion strips. Lettuce, tomato, and onion on the side.
      $17.00
    • Double Cheese Bypass

      Double stacked, fresh, hand-patted ground beef, colby jack cheese. Served on a kaiser bun and served with your choice of fries or onion strips. Lettuce, tomato, and onion on the side.
      $20.00
    • Journal Burger

      Fresh, hand-patted ground beef infused with onions and cilantro, swiss cheese. Served on a kaiser bun and served with your choice of fries or onion strips. Lettuce, tomato, and onion on the side.
      $16.00
    • Guinness Burger

      Fresh, guinness-marinated hand-patted ground beef, infused with bacon and topped with swiss cheese. Served on a kaiser bun and served with your choice of fries or onion strips. Lettuce, tomato, and onion on the side
      $16.00
    • Prairie Burger

      Fresh, hand-patted ground beef, smoked brisket, onion strips, house BBQ, colby jack cheese. Served on a kaiser bun and served with your choice of fries or onion strips. Lettuce, tomato, and onion on the side.
      $18.00
    • Big Hog

      Fresh, hand-patted ground beef, pork belly strips, bacon, BBQ sauce, colby jack cheese. Served on a kaiser bun and served with your choice of fries or onion strips. Lettuce, tomato, and onion on the side
      $19.00
    • Juicy Jameson

      Bleu cheese stuffed patty, jameson whiskey sauce, onion strips, beer cheese. Served on a kaiser bun and served with your choice of fries or onion strips. Lettuce, tomato, and onion on the side.
      $19.00
    • Juicy Jack

      Pepper jack cheese stuffed patty, infused with cilantro, onions, pepper jack cheese. Served on a kaiser bun and served with your choice of fries or onion strips. Lettuce, tomato, and onion on the side.
      $19.00
    • Juicy Lucy

      Colby jack stuffed patty infused with bacon, bacon strips, colby jack cheese. Served on a kaiser bun and served with your choice of fries or onion strips. Lettuce, tomato, and onion on the side.
      $19.00
    • French Dip

      Shaved prime rib, provolone, on a hoagie bun, au jus. Served with your choice of fries or onion strips; substitutions are available with a small upcharge.
      $17.00
    • Loaded French Dip

      Shaved prime rib, sautéed onions and mushrooms with provolone cheese on a hoagie. Served with au jus. Served with your choice of fries or onion strips; substitutions available with a small upcharge.
      $18.00
    • French Club

      Shaved prime rib, smoked turkey, provolone, topped with bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, on a hoagie bun, au jus. Served with your choice of fries or onion strips; substitutions are available with a small upcharge.
      $18.00
    • Drunken Chicken

      Grilled chicken breast, sautéed onions & mushrooms, bacon and swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, on a kaiser bun. Served with your choice of fries or onion strips; substitutions are available with a small upcharge.
      $17.00
    • Buffalo Chicken Wrap

      Crispy chicken, house-made buffalo, bleu cheese crumbles, lettuce, tomato in a soft flour tortilla. Served with your choice of fries or onion strips; substitutions are available with a small upcharge.
      $15.00
    • Ribeye Sandwich

      Sliced ribeye, onion strips, monterey jack cheese, hoagie bun. Served with your choice of fries or onion strips; substitutions are available with a small upcharge.
      $18.00
    • Prime Rib Sandwich

      Sliced smoked prime rib, open-faced on a hoagie, au jus. Served with your choice of fries or onion strips; substitutions are available with a small upcharge.
      $18.00
    • Hot N Spicy Prime Rib

      Sliced smoked prime rib, open-faced on a hoagie, jalapeños and pepper jack cheese, au jus. Served with your choice of fries or onion strips; substitutions are available with a small upcharge.
      $19.00
    • Reuben Sandwich

      Fresh corned beef, sauerkraut, thousand island, & swiss cheese on marble rye. Served with your choice of fries or onion strips; substitutions are available with a small upcharge.
      $18.00
    • Nashville Chicken

      Hand-breaded chicken, spicy aioli, nashville sauce, coleslaw, pickle, tomato, lettuce on a kaiser bun. Served with your choice of fries or onion strips; substitutions available with a small upcharge.
      $17.00
    • Philly Steak Sandwich

      Slow-braised beef, sautéed green peppers and onions, pepper jack cheese on a hoagie bun. Served with your choice of fries or onion strips; substitutions are available with a small upcharge.
      $16.00
    • Caesar Chicken Wrap

      Crispy chicken, fresh romaine, parmesan cheese, and creamy caesar dressing wrapped in a soft flour tortilla. Served with your choice of fries or onion strips; substitutions are available with a small upcharge.
      $15.00
    • Street Tacos

      Flavorful handheld beef tacos, topped with cilantro and onions, served with a jalapeño, lime, and salsa verde, on corn tortillas.
      $15.00
    • Barbacoa Tacos

      Slow-braised beef, topped with cilantro and onions, served with a jalapeño, lime and salsa verde, on corn tortillas.
      $15.00
    • Shrimp Tacos

      Four open-faced shrimp tacos on flour tortillas served with coleslaw, cilantro lime sauce, and mango avocado salsa.
      $15.00
    • Salmon Tacos

      Four open-faced salmon tacos on flour tortillas served with coleslaw, cilantro lime sauce, and mango avocado salsa.
      $15.00
    • Garden Salad

      Mixed greens, onion, mushroom, olives, cucumber, tomato, grilled veggies, shredded cheese. Choice of your dressing served on the side.
      $9.00
    • Chicken Garden Salad

      Mixed greens, grilled chicken, onion, mushroom, olives, cucumber, tomato, grilled veggies, shredded cheese. Choice of your dressing served on the side.
      $16.00
    • Steak Garden Salad

      $21.00
    • Salmon Garden Salad

      $21.00
    • BW Shrimp Garden Salad

      Mixed greens, 3 bacon wrapped shrimp, onion, mushroom, olives, cucumber, tomato, grilled veggies, shredded cheese. Your choice of dressing served on the side.
      $18.00
    • Firecracker Salmon Salad

      Mixed greens, grilled firecracker salmon, onion, mushroom, olives, cucumber, tomato, mango salsa. Your choice of dressing served on the side.
      $24.00
    • Strawberry Feta & Spinach

      Spinach, grilled chicken, fresh strawberries, feta cheese, candied pecans, strawberry vinaigrette. Your choice of dressing served on the side.
      $20.00
    • Chicken Caesar Salad

      $18.00
    • Build A Trio

      Choose a combination of 3, served on a bed of rice.
    • Original Three Skewers

      $27.00
    • Grilled Fillet Skewers

      2 skewers of grilled beef tenderloin topped with a red wine mushroom sauce.
      $24.00
    • Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

      2 skewers of bacon-wrapped jumbo shrimp served on a bed of rice.
      $18.00
    • Hawaiian Chicken

      3 chicken skewers grilled and basted with house BBQ sauce, topped with mango salsa, served on a bed of rice.
      $20.00
    • Tequila Lime Shrimp

      2 skewers of jumbo shrimp with a tequila lime shrimp marinate and mango salsa, served on a bed of rice.
      $18.00
    • Jameson Steak Medallions

      2 skewers of bleu cheese sirloin medallions, sautéed onions, Jameson sauce, bleu cheese, and herb butter. Served on a bed of rice.
      $22.00
    • Journal Mac & Cheese

      $14.00
    • Steak Mac & Cheese

      $26.00
    • Chicken Mac & Cheese

      Baked house mac n cheese topped with grilled chicken and your choice of one side.
      $21.00
    • Pork Belly Mac & Cheese

      $22.00
    • Apple Cider Pork Medallions

      Apple cider sauce over tender pork medallions and served with a side of your choice.
      $21.00
    • Raspberry 1/4 Chicken

      Roasted 1/4 chicken with a pepper raspberry herb marinade and your choice of one side.
      $18.00
    • Firecracker Salmon Filet

      Grilled salmon fillet, topped with a spicy/sweet glaze and mango salsa, and served with a side of your choice.
      $26.00
    • 12oz New York Strip

      Aged center-cut hand-carved strip loin steak, seasoned and grilled to perfection, served with a side salad and a side of your choice.
      $30.00
    • 14oz Ribeye

      14oz aged center-cut, hand-carved ribeye, served with a side salad and a side of your choice.
      $40.00
    • Filet Medallions

      Grilled beef tenderloin medallions topped with red wine mushroom sauce. Served with a side salad and a side of your choice.
      $42.00
    • Jim Beam Sirloin

      8oz marinated center-cut sirloin served with a side salad and your choice of one side.
      $26.00
    • (10) Wings

      $18.00
    • PER Single Topping

      Your choice of one topping: beef, pepperoni, sausage, steak, chicken, brisket, ham, or bacon.
      $9.00
    • PER Chicken Mac & Cheese Pizza

      Garlic parmesan, creamy mac n cheese with chicken.
      $12.00
    • PER Buffalo Chicken

      House buffalo sauce, grilled chicken, blue cheese crumbles
      $12.00
    • PER Chicken Bacon Ranch

      Ranch, grilled chicken, bacon
      $12.00
    • PER Reuben

      Thousand Island, corned beef, and sauerkraut
      $12.00
    • PER Philly

      Homemade bistro sauce, shaved prime rib, green peppers, and onions
      $12.00
    • PER Drunken Chicken

      BBQ, grilled chicken, onions, mushrooms, bacon, and Monterey Jack cheese
      $12.00
    • PER Western BBQ

      Sassy BBQ, smoked brisket, fried onion strips, and Monterey Jack cheese.
      $12.00
    • PER Meat Lovers

      Marinara sauce, beef, pepperoni, sausage, ham
      $12.00
    • PER House Special

      Marinara sauce, beef, pepperoni, sausage, ham, mushrooms, onions, and olives
      $12.00
    • PER Cheese

      Personal-size cheese pizza.
      $9.00
    • LG Single Topping

      Your choice of one topping: beef, pepperoni, sausage, steak, chicken, brisket, ham, or bacon.
      $16.00
    • LG Chicken Mac Pizza

      Garlic parmesan sauce, creamy mac n cheese with chicken.
      $19.00
    • LG Buffalo Chicken Pizza

      House buffalo sauce, grilled chicken, blue cheese crumbles.
      $19.00
    • LG Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza

      Ranch, grilled chicken, bacon.
      $19.00
    • LG Reuben Pizza

      Thousand Island, corned beef, and sauerkraut
      $19.00
    • LG Philly Pizza

      Homemade bistro, shaved prime rib, green peppers, and onions.
      $19.00
    • LG Drunken Chicken Pizza

      BBQ, grilled chicken, onions, mushrooms, colby jack
      $19.00
    • LG Western BBQ Pizza

      Sassy BBQ, smoked brisket, fried onion strips, Monterey Jack cheese.
      $19.00
    • LG Meat Lovers Pizza

      Marinara, beef, pepperoni, sausage, bacon
      $19.00
    • LG House Special Pizza

      Marinara, beef, pepperoni, sausage, ham, mushrooms, onions, and olives.
      $19.00
    • LG Cheese Pizza

      12" cheese pizza, perfect for sharing!
      $16.00
    • Soup - Cup

      A cup of our daily fresh, hot soup!
      $5.00
    • Kid's Personal Pizza

      Personal-sized pizza with your choice of a single topping. Served with a choice of a side.
      $6.00
    • Kid's Mini Cheese Quesadilla

      Served with choice of a side.
      $6.00
    • Kids Boneless Wings

      5 boneless wings served with choice of a side.
      $6.00
    • Kid's Mac N Cheese

      Kid's size mac and cheese. Served with one side of your choice and a kids' size drink.
      $6.00
    • Banana Split Cheesecake

      Banana cheesecake on an Oreo crust, topped with whipped cream, chocolate, strawberry & a cherry.
      $8.00
    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

      Chocolate cake with peanut butter mousse, chocolate buttercream & Reese’s crumbles.
      $8.00
    • Key Lime Pie

      Graham cracker crust with creamy key lime filling & whipped cream.
      $8.00
    • Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

      Flaky pie crust filled with strawberry rhubarb & topped with whipped cream.
      $8.00
    • New York Cheesecake

      Topped with your choice of: chocolate drizzle, caramel drizzle, or strawberry puree.
      $8.00
    • White Oreo Chunk Cookie

      $7.00
    • Chocolate Fudge Brownie

      House-baked brownie served with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.00
    • Fries

      A side of our Cunningham's fries.
      $4.00
    • Onion Strips

      A side of Cunningham's onion strips.
      $4.00
    • Baked Potato

      A baked potato served with your choice of butter, sour cream, or both.
      $4.00
    • Loaded Potato

      A baked potato served with butter, sour cream, green onions, and bacon bits.
      $5.00
    • Side Mac N Cheese

      A side of Cunningham's mac and cheese!
      $4.00
    • Sweet Potato Fries

      A side of sweet potato fries.
      $6.00
    • Side Salad

      Mixed greens, onions, baby tomatoes, mushrooms, cucumbers, and shredded cheese.
      $5.00
    • Grilled Veggies

      Grilled zucchini, squash, and mushrooms.
      $4.00
    • Fresh Fruit

      A side of the day's fresh fruit.
      $5.00
    • Coleslaw

      A side of our homemade coleslaw.
      $4.00
    • Rice - Cup

      Fresh homemade rice.
      $4.00
    • Sauce Side


    BEVERAGES

    • Iced Tea

      $4.00
    • Coca-Cola

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $4.00
    • Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $4.00
    • Coca-Cola Zero Sugar

      Enjoy the great taste of Coca-Cola with zero sugar, zero calories
      $4.00
    • Dr Pepper

      $4.00
    • Diet Dr Pepper

      $4.00
    • Lemonade

      $4.00
    • Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $4.00
    • Mello Yello

      The ideal blend of lemon, lime, and orange flavors
      $4.00
    • Hi-C

      $4.00
    • Fanta Orange

      Liberate your every day with fizzy and refreshing fruit-flavored Fanta soda pop
      $4.00
    • Root Beer

      $5.00
    • Kids Root Beer

      $3.00
    • Milk

      $4.00
    • Kids Cup Soda

      $2.00
    • Red Bull

      $4.00
    • Shirley Temple

      $4.50
    • Arnold Palmer

      $4.00
    • VIRGIN


    ALCOHOL TO GO

    BOTTLED BEER

    • Bud Lt 6 Pack Bottle

      6 Pack Bottle. Must have proper ID and order with food purchase.
      $9.00
    • Busch Lt 12 Pack Bottles

      12 pack Bottle. Must have proper ID and order with food purchase
      $15.50
    • Busch Lt 6 Pack Bottle

      6 Pack Bottle. Must have proper ID and order with food purchase.
      $9.00
    • Michelob Ultra 12 Pack Bottle

      12 pack Bottle. Must have proper ID and order with food purchase
      $19.00
    • Coors Lt 6 Pack Bottle

      18 pack Bottle. Must have proper ID and order with food purchase
      $9.00
    • Miller Lt 6 Pack Bottle

      18 pack Bottle. Must have proper ID and order with food purchase
      $9.00

    COCKTAILS

    • Margarita 16oz To Go

      On the rocks. Must have proper ID and order with food purchase.
      $6.50
    • Long Island 16oz To Go

      Must have proper ID and order with food purchase.
      $6.50
    • Moscow Mule 16oz To Go

      Must have proper ID and order with food purchase.
      $7.00
    • Bloody Mary 16oz To Go

      Must have proper ID and order with food purchase.
      $6.00

    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Enjoy our modern rustic atmosphere while spending time with family & friends. Catch the big game or sit by the lake and watch a beautiful sunset. Offering our take on American fare with great burgers, steaks, grilled skewers and more! With 48 different taps and craft cocktails, Cunningham's Journal has something for everyone!

    Location

    610 Talmadge St., PO Box 1266, Kearney, NE 68845

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