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    Sophia Steak Lake Forest

    181 East Laurel Avenue

    Lake Forest, IL 60045


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    Featured Items

    • Super Green Vegetable Salad

      Kale, Avocado, Broccoli, Asparagus, Pepperoncini, Olive, Pistachio, Lemon Vinaigrette, Parmesan Allergens: allium*, tree nuts*(can be removed with no pistachios), dairy*, nightshade*, citrus* * = Allergen can be removed
      $17.00
    • 8oz. Black Angus Filet

      8oz. Filet Mignon. All steaks are seasoned with a house blend seasoning + served with signature steak sauce
      $58.00
    • Baby Iceberg Wedge Salad

      Maple bacon, Pickled red onion, Marinated tomato, Buttermilk ranch, Shaved blue cheese - Allergens: allium* (can be removed with no dressing), dairy* (can be removed with no dressing), gluten* (can be removed with no onion strings), shellfish*, citrus* * = Allergen can be removed
      $16.00

    Dinner Menu

    Chilled/Starters/Salads

    • Baby Iceberg Wedge Salad

      Maple bacon, Pickled red onion, Marinated tomato, Buttermilk ranch, Shaved blue cheese - Allergens: allium* (can be removed with no dressing), dairy* (can be removed with no dressing), gluten* (can be removed with no onion strings), shellfish*, citrus* * = Allergen can be removed
      $16.00
    • Beets & Burrata

      Cara Cara Orange, Pistachio, Sesame Crunch, Green Goddess Allergens: nightshade*, dairy*, allium* (can be removed with no dressing), tree nut* (can be removed with no pistachio/sesame crunch), sesame*, citrus*, alcohol* * = Allergen can be removed
      $18.00
    • Bill's Classic Caesar Salad

      Buttered breadcrumbs, Parmesan Allergens: gluten*, dairy*, finfish*, egg* (can be removed with no dressing) * = Allergen can be removed
      $15.00
    • Super Green Vegetable Salad

      Kale, Avocado, Broccoli, Asparagus, Pepperoncini, Olive, Pistachio, Lemon Vinaigrette, Parmesan Allergens: allium*, tree nuts*(can be removed with no pistachios), dairy*, nightshade*, citrus* * = Allergen can be removed
      $17.00
    • Wagyu Beef Carpaccio

      Jumbo lump crab, Horseradish cream, Pickled shallots, Lemon sauce, Crostini Allergens: allium* (if no lemon mustard vinaigrette), shellfish* (if not lump crab), dairy* (if no horseradish creme), gluten* (if no crostini) * = Allergen can be removed
      $25.00
    • Double-Cut Bacon

      Maple, Ginger, Fresno, Lime Allergens: pork, nightshade, citrus * = Allergen can be removed
      $16.00
    • Oysters Rockefeller

      4 Crispy Fried Oysters, Spinach Gratin, Pernod Aioli Allergens: shellfish, gluten, dairy, alcohol, allium * = Allergy can be removed
      $19.00
    • Lobster Mac & Cheese

      Maine lobster, Butterkase mornay, Cavatappi, Chives
      $34.00
    • Colossal Black Tiger Shrimp (4)

      Florida mustard, Cocktail sauce Allergens: shellfish, allium, egg* (no florida mustard) * = Allergen can be removed
      $29.00
    • Potatoes & Caviar

      Raclette Croquettes, Creme Fraiche, Osetra Caviar Allergens: gluten, dairy, finfish* (if no caviar), allium*, egg * = Allergen can be removed
      $24.00
    • Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

      Apple slaw, Remoulade Allergens: allium, dairy, egg, gluten, nightshade, shellfish, citrus * = Allergen can be removed
      $33.00
    • Lobster & Shishitos

      Lightly breaded, Lemon aioli Allergens: shellfish, gluten, dairy, allium, nightshade, citrus* (can be removed if no lemon aioli) * = Allergen can be removed
      $32.00
    • Meatballs Pomodoro

      Beef + Veal, Basil, Grana Padano Allergens: gluten, dairy, allium, egg * = Allergy can be removed
      $18.00
    • Wagyu Steak Skewers

      4 skewers, Gochujang, Yuzo kosho aioli, Pickled fresno Allergens: allium, sesame, soy * = Allergen can be removed
      $29.00
    • Yellowfin Tuna Tartare

      Avocado, Crispy shallot, Macadamia nut, Wasabi ponzu Allergens: finfish, allium*, tree nuts* (if no macadamia nuts), sesame*, alcohol, gluten* (if no wontons) * = Allergen can be removed
      $23.00
    • Grilled Octopus

      Roasted potatoes, cipollini onions, saffron aioli, romesco Allergens: shellfish, allium, nuts * = Allergen can be removed
      $26.00

    Steak

    • Prime Flat Iron

      10oz. Flat Iron. All steaks are seasoned with a house blend seasoning + served with signature steak sauce
      $47.00
    • 8oz. Black Angus Filet

      8oz. Filet Mignon. All steaks are seasoned with a house blend seasoning + served with signature steak sauce
      $58.00
    • Prime New York Strip

      14oz. New York Strip. All steaks are seasoned with a house blend seasoning + served with signature steak sauce
      $75.00
    • Prime Delmonico Ribeye

      16oz Prime Ribeye. All steaks are seasoned with a house blend seasoning + served with signature steak sauce
      $78.00
    • Prime Skirt Steak

      10 oz Skirt Steak. Served with Chimichurri Allergens: allium*, alcohol* (both can be removed with no chimichurri) * = Allergen can be removed
      $55.00
    • 45-Day Dry-Aged Prime Porterhouse

      32oz Porterhouse. All steaks are seasoned with a house blend seasoning + served with signature steak sauce
      $150.00
    • 45 Day Dry-Aged Prime Tomahawk

      34oz Prime 45 Day Dry Aged Tomahawk. All steaks are seasoned with a house blend seasoning + served with signature steak sauce
      $165.00
    • Sophia Style

      Peppercorn-crusted, Roasted mushrooms, Cognac cream Allergens: allium*, dairy*, alcohol* * = Allergen can be removed
      $5.00
    • Maitre d' butter

      Allergens: dairy, allium * = Allergen can be removed
      $5.00
    • Foie Gras Butter

      Allergens: dairy * = Allergen can be removed
      $7.00
    • Blue Cheese Butter

      Allergens: dairy * = Allergen can be removed
      $5.00
    • Bearnaise Sauce

      Allergens: allium, alcohol, dairy, egg * = Allergen can be removed
      $5.00
    • Truffle Bearnaise Sauce

      Allergens: dairy, egg, allium, alcohol
      $6.50
    • Peppercorn Crust

    • Cognac Cream

      Allergens: allium, dairy, alcohol * = Allergen can be removed
      $5.00
    • Chimichurri

      Allergens: allium, alcohol * = Allergen can be removed
      $5.00
    • Oscar Style

      2 oz Jumbo Lump Crab, Asparagus, Bearnaise Sauce Allergens: (bearnaise sauce) dairy, egg, allium, alcohol (jumbo lump crab) shellfish * = Allergen can be removed
      $25.00
    • Lobster Tail Add-on

      $42.00
    • Surf & Turf

      7 oz. Wagyu New York Strip, 6 oz. Maine Lobster Tail, Truffled Bearnaise, Drawn Butter & Sophia Steak Sauce with Sauteed Asparagus
      $119.00
    • 7oz Wagyu Strip

      $72.00
    • Sauce Plate

      $12.00

    Mains/Sandwiches

    • Roasted Chicken

      Maple-Glazed Baby Carrots, Grainy Mustard Reduction Allergens: dairy* (if no sauce), allium* (if no sauce) * = Allergen can be removed
      $31.00
    • Miso-Glazed Salmon

      Ginger-jasmine rice, Sesame seeds Allergens: allium* (if no ginger jasmine rice), sesame*, alcohol* (if no miso), soy* (if no miso) * = Allergen can be removed
      $37.00
    • Ahi Tuna Tataki

      Sesame seed-togorashi, Papaya, Avocado, Ponzu aioli Allergens: allium* (if no togorashi), sesame* (if no togorashi), alcohol* (if no unagi sauce) * = Allergen can be removed
      $38.00
    • Maui Onion Crusted Halibut

      Maui Onion Crusted Halibut with fava bean, asparagus, English peas, finished with parsley sauce
      $46.00
    • Ginger-Jasmine Rice

      Pan-roasted vegetables Allergens: allium*, sesame*, soy* * = Allergen can be removed
      $21.00
    • Grilled Forza Burger

      100% all-natural beef, Sweet onion, Aged white cheddar, Horseradish aioli, Sesame bun (Gluten Free Bun Upon Request). Served with Seasoned Steak Fries. Allergens: dairy*, allium*, egg*, sesame*, gluten* * = Allergen can be removed
      $23.00
    • French Dip

      Slow cooked roast beef, Monterey jack cheese, Horseradish aioli, Served with Au Jus Allergens: dairy*, allium*, gluten, egg* (if no bread) * = Allergen can be removed
      $26.00
    • Pork Chop Tomahawk

      Vande Rose Duroc, Oreganata, Sweet & Spicy Pickled Peppers Allergens: allium, alcohol* * = Allergen can be removed
      $56.00
    • Sea Scallops

      4 Maine scallops, Whipped potatoes, Lime Serrano butter Allergens: shellfish, dairy* (If no whipped potatoes and no sauce), allium* (if no sauce) * = Allergen can be removed
      $45.00
    • Spicy Chicken Sandwich

      Fried organic chicken breast, Cole slaw, Chipotle aioli, Pickles, Sesame bun. Served with Seasoned Steak Fries. Allergens: dairy, allium* (if no aioli and no onion), gluten* (if grilled instead of fried), sesame* (no bun), egg* * = Allergy can be removed
      $18.00

    Veggies/Potatoes

    • Creamed Spinach

      Parmesan, Toasted breadcrumbs Allergens: allium*, dairy (can get sautéed in order to be dairy free) * = Allergen can be removed
      $13.00
    • Firecracker Hash

      Pickled Fresno Chilies, Serrano Pepper, Spicy Aioli, Grated Parmesan Allergens: allium, dairy, gluten*, egg* * = Allergen can be removed
      $13.00
    • Onion Rings

      Crispy onion rings with Chipotle Ranch Allergens: gluten, egg, dairy, allium * = Allergen can be removed
      $14.00
    • Sautéed Broccoli

      Garnished with Chili Flakes Allergens: allium* * = Allergen can be removed
      $13.00
    • Sautéed Mushrooms

      Shallots, Deglazed with brandy Allergens: alcohol*, dairy*, allium* * = Allergen can be removed
      $14.00
    • Sautéed Spinach

      $11.00
    • Seasoned Steak Fries

      Thick cut french fries served with Ketchup Allergens: allium * = Allergen can be removed
      $12.00
    • Grilled Asparagus & Truffle Bernaise

      $15.00
    • Side White Rice

      $8.00
    • Truffle-Parmesan Fries

      Served with Garlic Aioli Allergens: allium, egg* (if no aioli), gluten * = Allergen can be removed
      $17.00
    • Whipped Potatoes

      Topped with Maitre 'd butter Allergens: dairy, allium* * = Allergen can be removed
      $13.00
    • White Cheddar Potato Gratin

      Sliced Yukon potatoes, Layered with Creamy parmesan and White cheddar Allergens: dairy, allium * = Allergen can be removed
      $15.00

    Dinner For 4

    • Roasted Chicken Breast Dinner for 4

      Four 8 oz. Roasted Chicken Breasts with Maple-Glazed Baby Carrots, Grainy Mustard Reduction, and a choice of two salads, two sides, two desserts and two 8 oz. cocktails!
      $165.00
    • Sophia Flat Iron Dinner For 4

      Four 10 oz. Flat Irons with a choice of two salads, two sides, two desserts, and two 8 oz. cocktails! Steaks are peppercorn-crusted, and served with roasted mushrooms and cognac cream.
      $205.00
    • Miso-Glazed Salmon For 4

      Four 7 oz. Salmon filets with a choice of two salads, two sides, two desserts and two 8 oz. cocktails! Salmon is miso-marinated and served with ginger-jasmine rice and sesame.
      $185.00

    Butcher Block - cryovaced steaks ready to cook at home!

    steaks are seasoned with our house blend and cryovacked in house. Ready to grill or store in the fridge or freezer!
    • Prime Flat Iron

      10oz. Flat Iron. All steaks are seasoned with a house blend seasoning + served with signature steak sauce
      $47.00
    • Prime New York Strip

      14oz. New York Strip. All steaks are seasoned with a house blend seasoning + served with signature steak sauce
      $72.00
    • Prime Delmonico Ribeye

      16oz Prime Ribeye. All steaks are seasoned with a house blend seasoning + served with signature steak sauce
      $78.00

    Thursday Special

    • Colorado Lamb Chops- Only Available Thursdays

      Two Double Cut Lamb Chops served with Mint Chimichurri Allergens: allium*, nightshade* (both can be removed only with no chimichurri) * = Allergen can be removed
      OUT OF STOCK
      $66.00

    Dessert Menu

    Desserts

    • Strawberry ice cream

      Allergens: dairy, gelatin * = Allergen can be removed
      $4.00
    • Cookies and Cream

      Allergens: dairy, gluten, soy * = Allergen can be removed
      $4.00
    • French Vanilla Scoop

      Allergens: dairy, eggs * = Allergen can be removed
      $4.00
    • Mango Sorbet Scoop

      Allergens: soy * = Allergen can be removed
      $4.00
    • Raspberry Sorbet Scoop

      Allergens: soy * = Allergen can be removed
      $4.00
    • Malted Milk Chocolate Sundae

      Malted chocolate ice cream, Hot fudge, White chocolate cookie crumble, Whipped cream and a Cherry Allergens: dairy, egg, gluten * = Allergen can be removed
      $14.00
    • PB Cream Pie

      Oreo cookie crust, layers of peanut butter crunch and peanut butter mousse Allergens: peanuts, dairy, gluten, soy, egg * = Allergen can be removed
      $15.00
    • Sticky Toffee Bread Pudding

      Warm, rich bread pudding baked with salted caramel sauce and topped with toffee sauce. Served with vanilla ice cream. Allergens: dairy, eggs, gluten * = Allergen can be removed
      $14.00
    • 13 Layer Chocolate Cake

      Hazelnut Crunch, Milk Chocolate Buttercream, Dark Chocolate Ganache Allergens: dairy, nuts, pork (gelatin) * = Allergen can be removed
      $18.00
    • Atlantic Beach Pie

      Lemon-lime curd fluffy whip, Salted cracker crust Allergens: dairy, gluten, egg, gelatin * = Allergen can be removed
      $14.00

    Kids Menu

    Kids

    • Homemade Chicken Fingers

      Served with fries and broccoli Allergens: dairy, gluten, allium, egg * = Allergen can be removed
      $13.00
    • Kids Protein Plate with Chicken

      Served with Jasmine Rice and Broccoli
      $13.00
    • Kids Protein Plate with Steak

      Served with Jasmine Rice and Broccoli
      $19.00
    • Kids 1/4 Pound Cheeseburger

      Aged white cheddar, Served with Fries and Broccoli Allergens: dairy*, gluten*, sesame * = Allergen can be removed
      $13.00
    • Kids Pasta & Meatball

      Cavatappi pasta, Red sauce, Parmesan, Served with Broccoli Allergens: garlic, dairy, gluten, egg * = Allergen can be removed
      $13.00
    • Kids Butter Pasta

      cavatappi pasta. Served with broccoli
      $12.00

    To Go Beverage

    Cocktails

    • Espresso Martini for 2

      Vanilla Vodka, Espresso, Demerara, Mr. Black Coffee
      $28.00
    • Ouilmette Old Fashioned for 2

      Bourbon, Demerara, Orange, Luxardo Cherry
      $30.00
    • Kickstarter for 2

      Tequila Blanco, Mezcal, Jalapeno, Cucumber, Lime, Black Sea Salt
      $28.00

    White Wine By the Bottle

    • Far Niente Chardonnay

      $112.00
    • Chimney Rock Elevage Blanc

      $98.00
    • Flowers Chardonnay '23

      $82.00
    • Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc

      $115.00
    • Wilhelm Walch Pinot Grigio

      $56.00

    Red Wine By the Bottle

    • Bonanno Cabernet Napa Valley

      $94.00
    • Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon

      $175.00
    • Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon

      $112.00
    • Ken Wright Pinot Noir

      $78.00
    • Prisoner Red Blend

      $95.00

    Bubbles By the Bottle

    • Ca Bolani Prosecco

      $56.00
    • Henriot Blanc de Blancs Brut

      $155.00
    • Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label

      $170.00

    Soda

    • Coke

      8 oz. Glass Bottle
      $4.00
    • Diet Coke

      8 oz. Glass Bottle
      $6.00
    • Sprite

      8 oz. Glass Bottle
      $6.00
    • Ginger Ale

      10 oz. Glass Bottle
      $5.00
    • Ginger Beer

      12 oz. Can
      $5.00
    • Tonic Water

      10 oz. Glass Bottle
      $3.00
    • Soda Water

      10 oz. Glass Bottle
      $2.50
    • San Pellegrino Sparkling

      $7.00
    • Acqua Panna Still

      $7.00

    All hours
    Sunday4:30 pm - 9:15 pm
    Monday4:30 pm - 9:15 pm
    Tuesday4:30 pm - 9:15 pm
    Wednesday4:30 pm - 9:15 pm
    Thursday4:30 pm - 9:15 pm
    Friday4:30 pm - 10:15 pm
    Saturday4:30 pm - 10:15 pm
    Restaurant info

    Sophia Steak is the neighborhood steakhouse for the North Shore, serving premium steaks and seafood alongside daily specials and decadent desserts in a chic and comfortable setting that feels like home. A partnership between restaurant vets and lifelong friends Ryan O’Donnell of Ballyhoo Hospitality and Glenn Keefer, Sophia first opening its doors in 2020 in Wilmette. Quickly becoming the neighborhoods #1 steakhouse the expansion and second location opened in 2022 at 181 E Laurel Ave sharing what we do best with the Lake Forest community.

    Location

    181 East Laurel Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045

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