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    Cunningham's Journal - On The Lake

    Bar / Pub
    Closed11AM - 9:30PM
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    FOOD
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    Featured Items

    • Journal Bites

      Marinated steak bites, served with bistro sauce.
      $15.00
    • (12) Wings

      Choose bone-in or boneless. Choice of two sauces. Served with celery and a choice of either bleu cheese or ranch.
      $20.00
    • LG Single Topping

      Your choice of one topping: beef, pepperoni, sausage, steak, chicken, brisket, ham, or bacon.
      $16.00

    FOOD

    FOOD MENU

    • Cheeseballs

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

      Marinated steak bites, served with bistro sauce.
      $15.00
    • Pork Belly Bites

      Bite-sized brown sugar seared pork belly.
      $13.00
    • "The Works" Nachos

      Freshly fried chips, queso, beef, black olives, tomatoes and onions. Served with sour cream and pico de gallo.
      $14.00
    • Roulette Peppers

      Sauteed and served with ranch
      $12.00
    • Hummus Plate

      Homemade hummus with fresh baked pita bread. Served with carrots and bell pepper slices.
      $12.00
    • Spinach Artichoke Dip

      A creamy blend of spinach, artichokes, and cheeses, served with toasted baguette crostinis
      $16.00
    • Veggie Quesadilla

      Mozzarella, sautéed mushrooms, grilled veggies. Served with sides of homemade pico de gallo & sour cream.
      $13.00
    • Chicken Quesadilla

      Grilled chicken, sautéed mushrooms, Monterey Jack cheese. Served with sides of homemade pico de gallo & sour cream.
      $14.00
    • Spicy Chicken Quesadilla

      Spicy marinated chicken, sautéed mushrooms, pico de gallo, Monterey Jack cheese blend. Served with sides of homemade pico de gallo & sour cream.
      $15.00
    • Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla

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

      Steak bites, sautéed mushrooms, Monterey Jack. Served with sides of homemade pico de gallo & sour cream.
      $15.00
    • Philly Quesadilla

      Steak bites, onions, green peppers, bistro, Monterey Jack cheese blend. Served with sides of homemade pico de gallo & sour cream.
      $15.00
    • Shrimp Quesadilla

      Steak bites, onions, green peppers, bistro, Monterey Jack cheese blend. Served with sides of homemade pico de gallo & sour cream.
      $15.00
    • Cheese Quesadilla

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

      1/2 lb ground chuck. Topped with lettuce, tomato, pickle, and onion. Served with fries or onion strips.
      $14.00
    • Cheeseburger

      1/2 lb ground chuck with Colby Jack cheese. Topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle on a Kaiser bun. Served with your choice of fries or onion strips; substitutions available with a small upcharge.
      $15.00
    • Bacon Cheeseburger

      1/2 lb ground chuck with Colby Jack cheese and bacon. Topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle on a Kaiser bun. Served with your choice of fries or onion strips; substitutions available with a small upcharge.
      $16.00
    • Swiss & Shroom

      1/2 lb ground chuck, sautéed mushrooms, and Swiss cheese. Topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle on a Kaiser bun. Served with your choice of fries or onion strips; substitutions available with a small upcharge.
      $16.00
    • Ole' Bleu Burger

      1/2 lb ground chuck. Topped with bleu cheese crumbles and bacon. Topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle on a Kaiser bun. Served with your choice of fries or onion strips; substitutions available with a small upcharge.
      $16.00
    • Rajun Cajun Burger

      1/2 lb ground chuck, Cajun seasoning, Sparky's sauce, sautéed onions, and pepperjack cheese. Topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle on a Kaiser bun. Served with your choice of fries or onion strips; substitutions available with a small upcharge.
      $17.00
    • Double Cheese Bypass

      1 pound ground chuck in two patties with Colby Jack cheese. Topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle on a Kaiser bun. Served with your choice of fries or onion strips; substitutions available with a small upcharge.
      $20.00
    • Journal Burger

      1/2 lb ground chuck infused with onions and cilantro, topped with Swiss. Topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle on a Kaiser bun. Served with your choice of fries or onion strips; substitutions available with a small upcharge.
      $16.00
    • Guinness Burger

      1/2 lb Guinness-marinated ground chuck, infused with bacon and Swiss cheese. Topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle on a Kaiser bun. Served with your choice of fries or onion strips; substitutions available with a small upcharge.
      $16.00
    • Prairie Burger

      1/2 lb ground chuck topped with smoked BBQ brisket, onion strips, and Colby Jack cheese. Topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle on a Kaiser bun. Served with your choice of fries or onion strips; substitutions available with a small upcharge.
      $18.00
    • Big Hog

      1/2 lb ground chuck, topped with pork belly strips, bacon, BBQ sauce, and colby jack cheese. Topped with lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion. Served with fries or onion strips.
      $19.00
    • Juicy Jameson

      3/4 lb bleu cheese stuffed patty, topped with Jameson whiskey sauce, onion strips, and beer cheese. Topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle on a Kaiser bun. Served with your choice of fries or onion strips; substitutions available with a small upcharge.
      $19.00
    • Juicy Jack

      3/4 lb pepperjack stuffed patty, infused with onions and cilantro, topped with pepperjack cheese. Topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle on a Kaiser bun. Served with your choice of fries or onion strips; substitutions available with a small upcharge.
      $19.00
    • Juicy Lucy

      3/4 lb Colby Jack stuffed patty, infused with bacon and topped with Colby Jack cheese and bacon. Topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle on a Kaiser bun. Served with your choice of fries or onion strips; substitutions available with a small upcharge.
      $19.00
    • French Dip

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

      Grilled chicken breast, sauteed mushrooms and onions, bacon, Swiss cheese. Served with your choice of fries or onion strips; substitutions available with a small upcharge.
      $17.00
    • Buffalo Chicken Wrap

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

      Grilled ribeye with fried onion strips and monterrey jack cheese on a hoagie. Served with your choice of fries or onion strips; substitutions available with a small upcharge.
      $18.00
    • Prime Rib Sandwich

      6 oz prime rib on a hoagie, served with au jus. Served with your choice of fries or onion strips; substitutions available with a small upcharge.
      $18.00
    • Hot N Spicy Prime Rib

      6 oz prime rib with jalapenos and pepper jack cheese on a hoagie. Served with au jus. Served with choice fries or onion strips.
      $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 available with a small upcharge.
      $18.00
    • Nashville Chicken

      Hand-breaded chicken, spicy aioli, 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

      Shredded beef, peppers, onion, and melted pepperjack cheese on a hoagie bun. Served with your choice of fries or onion strips; substitutions available with a small upcharge.
      $16.00
    • Street Tacos

      Four flavorful handheld beef tacos with cilantro, onion, and a side of green salsa.
      $15.00
    • Barbacoa Tacos

      Four tender, slow-braised beef with bold spices on a corn tortilla.
      $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.
      $13.00
    • Grilled Chicken Salad

      Mixed greens, grilled chicken, onion, mushroom, olives, cucumber, tomato, grilled veggies, shredded cheese. Choice of your dressing served on the side.
      $15.00
    • Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Salad

      Mixed greens, 3 bacon wrapped shrimp, onion, mushroom, olives, cucumber, tomato, grilled veggies, shredded cheese. Your choice of dressing served on the side.
      $16.00
    • Firecracker Salmon Salad

      Mixed greens, grilled firecracker salmon, onion, mushroom, olives, cucumber, tomato, mango salsa. Your choice of dressing served on the side.
      $18.00
    • Strawberry Feta & Spinach

      Spinach, grilled chicken, fresh strawberries, feta cheese, candied pecans, strawberry vinaigrette. Your choice of dressing served on the side.
      $16.00
    • 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.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $22.00
    • Build A Trio

      Choose a combination of 3, served on a bed of rice.
    • Chicken Mac N Cheese

      Baked house mac n cheese topped with grilled chicken and your choice of one side.
      $20.00
    • Apple Cider Pork Medallions

      Apple cider sauce over tender pork medallions and served with a side of your choice.
      $19.00
    • Raspberry 1/4 Chicken

      Roasted 1/4 chicken with a pepper raspberry herb marinade and your choice of one side.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $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.
      $24.00
    • 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.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $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.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $26.00
    • (6) Wings

      Choose bone-in or boneless. Choice of sauce. Served with celery and a choice of either bleu cheese or ranch.
      $13.00
    • (12) Wings

      Choose bone-in or boneless. Choice of two sauces. Served with celery and a choice of either bleu cheese or ranch.
      $20.00
    • 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
    • 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
    • White Chocolate Blueberry Cheesecake

      Rich, creamy cheesecake with a blueberry cobbler swirl and a buttery crumble crust with a blueberry drizzle.
      $8.00
    • Raspberry Donut-Crusted Cheesecake

      Creamy vanilla cheesecake layered with slow-baked raspberry, set on a buttery donut crust and topped with glazed donut bites and fresh raspberry drizzle.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • Orange Phyllo

      A light, flaky dessert infused with fresh orange flavor.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • New York Cheesecake

      Topped with your choice of: chocolate drizzle, caramel drizzle, or strawberry puree.
      $8.00
    • Chocolate Fudge Brownie

      House-baked brownie served with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.
      $7.00
    • White Oreo Chunk Cookie

      $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
    • Soup - Cup

      A cup of our daily fresh, hot soup!
      $4.00
    • Sauce Side


    BEVERAGES

    • Iced Tea

      $3.00
    • Coca-Cola

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $3.00
    • Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $3.00
    • Coca-Cola Zero Sugar

      Enjoy the great taste of Coca-Cola with zero sugar, zero calories
      $3.00
    • Dr Pepper

      $3.00
    • Diet Dr Pepper

      $3.00
    • Lemonade

      $3.00
    • Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $3.00
    • Mello Yello

      The ideal blend of lemon, lime, and orange flavors
      $3.00
    • Hi-C

      $3.00
    • Fanta Orange

      Liberate your every day with fizzy and refreshing fruit-flavored Fanta soda pop
      $3.00
    • Root Beer

      $5.00
    • Kids Root Beer

      $3.00
    • Milk

      $3.00
    • Kids Cup Soda

      $2.00
    • Red Bull

      $3.00
    • Shirley Temple

      $3.50
    • Arnold Palmer

      $3.00
    • 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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