Rack House Kitchen and Tavern

Rack House Kitchen and Tavern Menu

(847) 640-7225
222 E Algonquin Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
$$$$$

Appetizers


Salads

Add grilled chicken, Pork or brisket for an additional charges.
Southwest Salad
$11.00
Romaine, tomatoes, avocado, pepperjack, tortilla strips, scallions, black beans, corn and chipotle ranch.
Chopped Salad
$11.00
Romaine, bacon, bleu cheese, scallions, tomatoes, hard boiled eggs, avocado and sherry vinaigrette.
Side Salad
$5.00-10.00
Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, croutons.
Beets and Goat Cheese Salad
$11.00
Fresh arugula, Arcadian blend greens, roasted red beets, crumbled goat cheese, toasted walnuts and lemon-Dijon vinaigrette.
Mediterranean Salad
$11.00
Arcadian blend greens, Kalamata olives, feta, marinated tomatoes, grilled artichokes, cucumbers, balsamic vinaigrette, toasted pita.
Smoked BBQ Chicken Salad
$15.00
House smoked chicken, romaine, black beans and corn, diced bacon, crispy onions, avocado, tomato, pepperjack cheese, ranch and bourbon BBQ.
Spring Greens Salad
10.00
Arcadian blend greens, bleu cheese, dried cranberries, fresh-cut apple, toasted walnuts, and shallot-honey vinaigrette.

$Main Event


Cajun Meatloaf
$17.00
House made with ground beef and smoked Andouille sausage, bourbon BBQ sauce, garlic mashed potatoes and crispy onion strings.
Chicago Baby Back Ribs
$20.00-25.00
Cornbread muffin, coleslaw and choice of side.
Smoked Alabama Chicken
$14.00
Cornbread muffin, coleslaw and choice of side.
Maple Chipotle Salmon
$21.00
Pan-seared Atlantic salmon, maple-chipotle glaze, served over rustic potato hash with caramelized shallots, roasted garlic and green peas.
Char-Grilled Skirt Steak
$25.00
10 oz. steak, cilantro-balsamic marinade, crispy onion strings, garlic mashed potatoes and sauteed broccolini.
Fish & Chips
$15.00
Crispy beer battered pollock, coleslaw, chili aioli and choice of side.
Cajun Meatloaf
$17.00
House made with ground beef and smoked Andouille sausage, bourbon pineapple sauce, garlic mashed potatoes and crispy onion strings.
Chicken Kabobs
$17.00
Lemon herb marinated with garlic mashed potatoes and sauteed broccolini.
Chicken and Grits
$15.00
Buttermilk battered chicken thighs, Wisconsin cheddar grits, sriracha-honey drizzle, zucchini pickles.
Cilantro Lime Tilapia
$16.00
Oven roasted tilapia, toasted breadcrumb, cilantro lime vinaigrette, sauteed vegetables and garlic mashed potatoes.
Forest Chicken
$18.00
Twin marinated grilled chicken breasts, sauteed mushrooms and onions, crumbled goat cheese, broccoli, garlic mashed potatoes.
Fried Shrimp Basket
$17.00
1/2 pound of beer battered Argentine red shrimp with jalapeno, coleslaw grilled lemon, house cocktail sauce and choice of side.
Fried Shrimp Basket
$17.00
1/2 lb. of beer-battered Argentine red shrimp with jalapeno coleslaw, grilled lemon, house cocktail sauce and choice of side.
Loaded Mac and Cheese
$16.00
Smoked cheddar, sharp cheddar, white American and pepperjack cheese sauce topped with pulled pork, crispy onions and scallions.
Nashville Hot Chicken
$16.00
Hand breaded fried chicken tossed in a homemade Nashville hot sauce and served over Texas toast with pickles, creamy slaw, buttermilk ranch and Cajun tots.
Southern Meatloaf
$17.00
Ground beef and smoked andouille sausage, beef gravy, garlic mashed potatoes and crispy onion strings.
12 Hour Smoked Pork Sandwich
$12.00
Cornbread muffin, coleslaw and choice of side.
12 Hour Smoked Pork Platter
$16.00
Cornbread muffin, coleslaw and choice of side.
14 Hour Smoked Pork Sandwich
$12.00
Cornbread muffin, coleslaw and choice of side.
14 Hour Smoked Pork Platter
16.00
Cornbread muffin, coleslaw and choice of side.

$From the Pit

All smoked meats are expertly crafted in-house, seasoned with our 11-spice rub and slow smoked over hickory and oak. Sliced, chopped, and pulled by hand for every order. BBQ entrees served with cornbread, fresh coleslaw and baked potato.
Beef Brisket Sandwich
$12.00
Served with choice of fries or tots.
Beef Brisket Platter
$18.00
Served with baked potato and cornbread.
Smoked Turkey Sandwich
$12.00
Served with choice of fries or tots.
Smoked Turkey Platter
$17.00
Served with baked potato and cornbread.
12 Hour Pulled Pork Sandwich
$12.00
Served with choice of fries or tots.
12 Hour Pulled Pork Platter
$16.00
Served with baked potato and cornbread.
Baby Back Ribs
$20.00-25.00
Double BBQ Pit Combos
$19.00
Pulled pork, hickory brisket, sliced turkey, andouille links, baby back ribs.
Triple BBQ Pit Combos
$24.00
Pulled pork, hickory brisket, sliced turkey, andouille links, baby back ribs
The Great Smoky Mountain Platter
$60.00
Feeds 3 - 4 people. Pulled pork, sliced brisket, smoked beef short rib, 1/2 slab ribs, andouille link, bourbon BBQ wings, brisket burnt ends, 2 baked potatoes, 4 cornbread slices, coleslaw.
Smoked Andouille Links
$17.00
Smoked Beef Short Ribs
$29.00
Loaded mashed potatoes and beef stock gravy.
Honey Brined 1/2 Chicken
$17.00
Served with cornbread, fresh coleslaw and a baked potato.
Honey Brined Half Chicken
$17.00
Served with cornbread, fresh coleslaw and a baked potato.
Pulled BBQ Chicken Platter
$18.00
Served with cornbread, jalapeno coleslaw and a loaded baked potato.
Pulled BBQ Chicken Sandwich
$12.00
Served with choice of side.
Texas Garlic Hot Links
15.00
Three pieces. Served with honey butter cornbread, jalapeno coleslaw and a baked potato.

$Mac and Cheese


Mac and Cheese
15.00
Made to order with rotini pasta and smoked sharp cheddar. Choose 2 of the following toppings. Premium toppings for an additional charge.

$Burgers and Sandwiches

Served with your choice of fries or tater tots.
The Rack Burger
$14.00
1/2 pound patty, merkts cheddar, bacon, tomato, arugula, onion king ring, chipotle mayo, toasted pretzel bun.
Reuben Steak Burger
$12.00
8 hour smoked pepper rubbed corned beef, pickled red cabbage, homemade Russian dressing and served on a buttered brioche bun.
Nashville Spicy Chicken
$13.00
Crispy fried chicken, spicy Nashville hot sauce, buttermilk ranch, cheddar cheese, arugula, red onion, pickle, toasted brioche bun.
12 Hour Pulled Pork Sandwich
$12.00
Served with fries or tots.
3 Fish Tacos
$11.00
Cajun catfish, red cabbage slaw, melted 3-cheese blend, corn tortilla, chips and salsa.
A-BLT Sandwich
$12.00
Applewood smoked bacon, fresh avocados, pesto mayo, crispy fried tomatoes, shredded lettuce, toasted sourdough.
Beef Brisket Sandwich
$12.00
Served with fries or tots.
Black Bean Burger
$11.00
House-made black bean patty, chipotle mayo, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and red onion on a whole wheat bun. Served with sweet potato fries. Vegetarian.
Blackened Tuna Sandwich
$14.00
Yellowtail filet served medium rare, Cajun seasoning, arugula, tomato, lemon-chive aioli and a brioche bun.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
$11.00
Crispy chicken, buffalo sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cheddar, buttermilk ranch and tortilla.
Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwich
$12.00
Carolina BBQ sauce, fried onion strings, coleslaw and pickles on a butter bun. Served with your choice of french fries or tater tots.
Char-Grilled Chicken Sandwich
$11.00
Marinated grilled chicken, beer can aioli, smoked provolone, caramelized onion, tomato, butter crust hoagie. Served with your choice of french fries or tater tots.
Chicago Po'Boy
$13.00
Foot-long smoked andouille, roasted pepper mustard, caramelized onions and arugula, Butterkase cheese, and house pickles on toasted butter-crust hoagie. Served with choice of side.
Chicken Club
$12.00
Marinated and grilled chicken breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, cheddar, chili aioli and a wheat bun.
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
$12.00
Cornmeal-crusted chicken thigh, spicy garlic Buffalo sauce, buttermilk ranch, arugula, red onion, pickles, Parker house bun.
Crispy Pork Loin Sandwich
$12.00
Crispy breaded pork cutlet, melted Swiss cheese, arugula, onion, tomato, sauerkraut, fried egg, creamy Dijon and a pretzel bun.
Grilled Cheese
$10.00
Cheddar, smoked provolone, sauteed arugula, caramelized onion, bacon, chili aioli, buttered sourdough. Served with your choice of french fries or tater tots.
Grilled Veggie Panini
$11.00
Marinated artichokes, roasted red peppers, arugula, oven dried tomatoes, pesto mayo, fresh mozzarella and toasted Italian bread.
Prime Rib Melt
$13.00
Cajun-crusted oak-smoked shaved prime rib, chipotle mayo, caramelized onions and arugula, giardiniera, Muenster cheese, toasted rosemary ciabatta.
Roast Beef Melt
$13.00
House cooked roast beef, smoked provolone, arugula, caramelized onions, roasted garlic Dijon aioli, buttered sourdough. Served with your choice of french fries or tater tots.
Shrimp Po' Boy
$12.00
Cornmeal crusted shrimp, horseradish remoulade, lettuce, tomato, and onion on a buttercrust hoagie. Served with your choice of french fries or tater tots.
Smoked Turkey Melt
$12.00
Smoked turkey, Swiss, cheddar, bacon, and honey mustard on buttered sourdough. Served with choice of side.
Southwest Wrap
$12.00
Grilled chicken, romaine, tomatoes, avocado, pepper jack, tortilla strips, green onions, black beans and corn, chipotle ranch, sun-dried tomato tortilla.
The Build Your Own
$11.00
Build your own burger served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles.
The Flying Swine
$13.00
Smoked pork belly, truffle Dijon sauce, crispy chicken skin, house pickles, cilantro, scallions, lemon zest, toasted French roll.
Toasted Pork Cuban Sandwich
$14.00
Hickory-smoked pork and turkey, melted Swiss and Muenster, roasted garlic Dijon aioli, pickles, toasted Cuban bread.
Turkey Club Wrap
$11.00
Smoked turkey, buttermilk ranch, bacon, arugula, tomato, avocado, sun-dried tomato tortilla.
Turkey Wrap
$11.00
Hickory smoked turkey, bacon, arugula, tomato, avocado, buttermilk ranch and a tortilla.
Triple B
$12.00
Pork butt, beef brisket, burnt ends, caramelized onions, BBQ sauce, Carolina mustard and served on brioche bun.
A BLT
12.00
Applewood smoked bacon, fresh avocados, pesto mayo, crispy fried, tomatoes, shredded lettuce and buttered croissant.

$Chicken Wings

Smoked over oak logs and fried crispy.
Chicken Wing
10.00-15.00

$Large Plates


Clean Living Plate
$18.00
Twin marinated chicken breasts, grilled broccolini, green salad, avocado, marinated tomatoes.
Smoked Ribs Plate
19.00
Half slab slow-smoked ribs, char-grilled with bbq sauce, creamy slaw, Texas toast, and choice of side.

$Sides


Pita Beans
$5.00
Honey Butter Cornbread
$3.00
3 Slices.
Sauteed Broccoli
$5.00
Mac and Cheese
$5.00
Corn Maque
$4.00
Creamy Coleslaw
$3.00
Fries
$5.00
Tater Tots
$5.00
Sweet Potato Fries
$5.00
Homemade Garlic Mashed
$4.00
Jalapeno Coleslaw
$2.00
Bourbon Baked Beans
$5.00
Soup of the Day
$5.00
Loaded Mashed Potato
$5.00
Bacon, cheddar, scallion, sour cream.
Loaded Baked Potato
$5.00
Bacon, cheddar, scallion, sour cream.
Baked Potato
$5.00
Loaded with bacon, cheddar, scallion and sour cream.
Brussels Sprouts
$5.00
Chips and Salsa
$6.00
Fire roasted salsa and homemade tortilla chips.
Chips and Salsa
$6.00
Fire roasted salsa and homemade tortilla chips.
Fries
$4.00
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
$6.00
Sauteed Vegetables
$5.00
Sweet Potato Fries
$5.00
Tater Tots
$4.00
Potato Salad
$4.00
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
5.00
Loaded or plain.

$Desserts


Warm Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet
$7.00
Vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup and whipped cream.
Nutella Brownie
$7.00
House made chocolate hazelnut brownie, topped with vanilla bean ice cream.
Fresh Homemade Mini Donuts
$7.00
Tossed in powered sugar with triple berry sauce.
Caramel Apple Pie
$7.00
Caramelized apples and flaky pie crust served warm with caramel and vanilla ice cream
Nutella Brownie
$7.00
Homemade chocolate nutella brownie served warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, drizzled with caramel and chocolate sauce
Cookie N Cream
$9.00-40.00
Oreo cookies baked into our perfectly creamy cheesecake with an Oreo crumb crust.
Key Lime
9.00-40.00
Key lime Pie in cheesecake deliciously tart, with a luscious vanilla cream and crumb crust.

$Beverages


Pepsi
$2.00
Diet Pepsi
$2.00
Sierra Mist
$2.00
Bottled Water
2.00

$Gluten Free Friendly (Archived)


Gluten Free Homemade Chips and Salsa
$6.00
Homemade tortilla chips served with fireroasted salsa.
Gluten Free Baked Potato
$5.00
Served with butter, cheese or bacon.
Gluten Free Sauteed Broccolini
$6.00
Sauteed with butter and garlic.
Gluten Free Southwest Salad
$10.00
Romaine, tomatoes, avocado, pepperjack, tortilla strips, scallions, black beans and corn and chipotle ranch.
Gluten Free Beets and Goat Cheese Salad
$10.00
Fresh arugula, arcadian blend greens, roasted red beets, crumbled goat cheese, toasted walnuts, lemon-Dijon vinaigrette.
Gluten Free Fish Tacos
$11.00
Cajun catfish, red cabbage slaw, melted 3-cheese blend, corn tortilla, chips and salsa.
Gluten Free Smoked Andouille Link Platter
$17.00
Baked potato, broccolini, coleslaw, side of BBQ sauce.
Gluten Free Baby Back Ribs
$20.00-25.00
Baked potato, broccolini, coleslaw, side of BBQ sauce.
Gluten Free Smoked Chicken Wings
$10.00
8 smoked wings tossed in BBQ dry rub.
Gluten Free Corn Tortilla Chips
$6.00
House made chips and served with house made salsa.
Gluten Free Spring Greens Salad
$10.00
Arcadian greens, bleu cheese, dried cranberry, gala apple, toasted walnuts and shallot honey vinaigrette.
Gluten Free BBQ Brisket
$18.00
Served with coleslaw, baked potato and sauteed broccolini.
Gluten Free BBQ Pulled Pork
$16.00
Served with coleslaw, baked potato and sauteed broccolini.
Gluten Free Char Grilled Skirt Steak
$21.00
10 oz. cilantro soy (contains some wheat gluten) marinated. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and sauteed broccolini.
Gluten Free Honey Brined Chicken
17.00
Served with coleslaw, baked potato, and sauteed broccolini

$Kids Menu (Archived)


Kids Pulled Pork Sliders
$7.00
2 mini sliders with bourbon BBQ sauce and choice of side
Kids Baby Back Ribs
$7.00
Quarter slab with bourbon BBQ sauce and choice of side
Kids Grilled Chicken
$7.00
Chicken breast with a side of sauce and choice of side.
Kids Seared Salmon
$7.00
Seasoned with salt and pepper and choice of side.
Kids Mac and Cheese
$7.00
Cheddar, white American and pepperjack cheeses served with choice of side.
Kids Cheeseburger Sliders
$7.00
2 mini sliders with cheese and choice of side.
Kids Chicken Tenders
$7.00
3 chicken tenders with honey mustard and choice of side.
Kids Grilled Cheese
$7.00
Cheddar cheese and white bread served with choice of side.
Kids Quesadilla
7.00
3 cheese blend with salsa and sour cream and choice of side.

$Soups (Archived)


Smoked Chicken Tortilla Soup
5.00
Simmered with tomatillos, chipotles and poblanos.

$Burgers (Archived)


Turkey Burger
$11.00
House made turkey burger, provolone, apple cider glaze, pickled onions, sliced apple, lettuce, tomato and pickle.
5 Alarm Burger
$12.00
Ghost-Pepperjack, house pickled jalapenos, chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle.
Knife and Fork Burger
$12.00
Merkts cheddar, bacon, onion king ring, chipotle mayo, arugula, tomato and pickled on a pretzel bun.
The Big Bubba Burger
20.00
A grilled cheese for the bottom bun and another for the top bun. 1/2 lb. Angus beef burger in the middle topped with Carolina pulled pork and sliced beef brisket. Piled with cheddar jalapeno sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickles and fire grilled jalapenos. Served with Cajun tots on the side.

$Catering Appetizers


Catering Crispy Pork Wings
$50.00-100.00
Catering Chicken Quesadillas
$50.00-100.00
Catering Fresh Seasonal Fruit Platter
$40.00-60.00
Catering Grilled Vegetable Platter
$40.00-60.00
Catering Raw Vegetable Platter
$40.00-60.00
Catering Carolina Pork Mini Sliders
$60.00-120.00
Catering Sliced Brisket Sliders
$60.00-120.00
Catering Cheeseburger Sliders
$60.00-120.00
Catering Smoked Chicken Wings
$50.00-100.00
Catering Smoked Brisket Burnt Ends
65.00-130.00
10 hour oak smoked. Served with balsamic BBQ sauce, creamy slaw and house pickles.

$Catering Salads


Catering Mediterranean Salad
$40.00-70.00
Arcadian blend greens, Kalamata olives, feta, tomatoes, cucumbers and balsamic vinaigrette.
Catering Rack House Chopped Salad
$40.00-70.00
Romaine, bacon, bleu cheese, red onion, tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, avocado and sherry vinaigrette.
Catering Full Pan Southwest Salad
70.00
Romaine, tomatoes, avocado, pepper jack, tortilla strips, red onions, black beans, corn and chipotle ranch.

$Catering Packages

Served with house-made potato chips, coleslaw, mini buns and extra BBQ sauce.
Catering Package 1
$15.00
Pulled pork and sliced brisket.
Catering Package 2
$19.00
Smoked chicken wings, pulled pork, sliced brisket and spring greens salad.
Catering Package 3
$25.00
BBQ baby back ribs, pulled pork, sliced brisket, mac and cheese and spring greens salad.
Catering Package 4
30.00
Smoked andouille links, BBQ baby back ribs, pulled pork, sliced brisket and mac and cheese.

$Catering Entrees


Catering Maple Chipotle Salmon
$120.00-240.00
Catering BBQ Chicken Breasts
$50.00-100.00
Catering Beef Brisket
$85.00-170.00
Catering 1 lb. Brisket
$14.00
Catering 12 Hour Pulled Pork
$65.00-130.00
Catering 1 lb. Pulled Pork
$12.00
Catering Smoked Andouille Links
$60.00-120.00
Catering BBQ Baby Back Ribs
60.00-120.00

$Catering Sides


Catering Smoked Cheddar Mac and Cheese
$60.00-120.00
Catering Garlic Mashed Potatoes
$40.00-80.00
Catering Cornbread Round
$16.00
Catering Sauteed Broccolini
$30.00-60.00
Catering House-Made Potato Chips
$25.00
Catering House-Made Tortilla Chips
$25.00
Catering 18 Mini Buns
$9.00
Catering Salsa and Tortilla Chips
$15.00-30.00
Catering Fresh Coleslaw
$8.00-16.00
Catering Quart Smokehouse Chili
$20.00
Catering Pint House-Made Pickles
$10.00
Catering House-Made BBQ Sauce Pint
10.00

$Catering Desserts


Catering Nutella Brownie Bites
$2.00
Catering Chocolate Chip Cookie
1.00

$Catering Beverages


Catering Pepsi
$2.00
Catering Diet Pepsi
$2.00
Catering Sierra Mist
$2.00
Catering Bottled Water
2.00

$Miscellaneous


Catering Disposable Plates
Catering Pre-Wrapped Cutlery Packet
$0.25
Catering Racks and Sterno
$5.00
Catering Serving Utensils
$2.00
Per set.

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