Zest Bistro

Name: Zest Bistro
Address: 935 W. Burlington Ave.,, 60515, IL, 60515
Telephone: (630)969-9869

We're more than just your neighborhood market - we're your neighbors... When we set out to create Lemon Tree Grocer, we wanted to do more than just serve as your local market.

935 W. Burlington Ave.,, Downers Grove, IL 60515, US

• Monday: 11:30AM-9:00AM •Tuesday: 11:30AM-9:00AM •Wednesday: 11:30AM-9:00AM •Thursday: 11:30AM-9:00AM •Friday: 11:30AM-9:00AM •Saturday: 11:30AM-9:00AM •

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Cuisine: American
Parking: Street (free), Private Lot
Alcohol Type: full bar
Takeout Available: Yes

Delivery Available: No
Catering Available: Yes
Reservations: suggested
Smoking Allowed: No

Dress Code: casual
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Seating: Indoor, Patio
Music Type: live

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The Menu

We’re giving downtown Downers Grove a two for one combo of our favorite things, American dining meets unique grocer. We’ve come a long way since 2010 and we’re getting better because of you. We’ll keep bringing the best local brands and the most

Starters

Crispy Calamari $9.00

Soaked in buttermilk & dredged in semolina flour served with marinara & spicy aioli Grilled + $2

Eggplant Brushetta $5.00

Grilled red hen ciabatta, cilantro, e.v.o.o., Italian queso fresco

Seared U-10 Scallops $11.00

2 perfectly seared diver scallops, Isreali cous cous salad, shimeji mushroom, warm lemon brown butter vin

Bowl of Good Stuff $11.00

Braised short rib , summer sausage, sauteed rice w/ seasonal veggies, arugula, fine herbs, fried egg

Grilled Sausage Trio $9.00

- 2xbacon cheeseburger sausage w/ lto, fried shallots, sriracha ketchup - Mini brat w/ caramelized onion & green peppers - Cuban sausage w mustard sauce & pickle

Fresh Greens

Tuna Niscoise $16.00

Spice crusted Ahi tuna over mixed greens, potatoes, green beans, Nicoise olive, sherry vin

Chopped Salad $12.00

Romaine Hearts, cucumber, grape tomato, chickpea, kalamata olive, red onion, feta cheese, chopped rotisserie chicken, pita crisps, Greek dressing

Bowl of Local Lettuce $4.00

English cucumber, red onion, cherry tomato, fresh lettuce, carrots, champagne vinaigrette, garden herbs

Ceasar $9.00

Crisp romaine, shaved parmesan reggiano, Red Hen bread ciabatta croutons & caesar dressing. Add grilled chicken $3 Add grilled shrimp $5

Santa Fe Salad $9.00

Mixed greens, black bean salsa, sharp cheddar, cilantro, fried tortilla strips, cilantro-lime vinaigrette. Add avocado $2 Add grilled chicken $3 Add grilled shrimp $5

Soup of Day $-1.00

Homemade, ask your server

The Macs

Truffle Mac $6 Jalapeno Bacon Mac $8 Short Rib Broccolini $10

Famous Zest 1/2lb Burgers

Bison $14.00

Fresh ground house hand packed bison, bacon, white cheddar cheese, fried shallots, spicy BBQ, brioche bun

Ultimate $13.00

Bacon & blue cheese infused burger with truffled mayo, arugula, grilled pretzel bun

Classic $12.00

Bibb lettuce, tomato, red onion, brioche bun Your choice of cheese: American, swiss, cheddar

Turkey $14.00

Fresh ground turkey patty, avocado, arugula, miso mayo, grilled pretzel bun

Tree Hugger $12.00

Lentils, cashews, grilled vegetable, mushroom, bibb lettuce, tomato, red onion, pepper jack cheese, pesto mayo, pretzel bun

The Fries

The Classic $3.50

(kosher salt & fine herbs)

Sweet Potato $4.00

Curry Mayo

Truffled $5.00

(truffle oil, parmesan & fine herbs)

Sweet Potato Poutine $8.00

(Sweet fries, BBQ pulled pork, bacon, goat cheese, gravy, fried egg, herb fines)

Duck Cheese Fries $8.00

(House cut truffled fries, shredded duck confit, parmesan-reggiano, herb fines, truffled mayo)

Sandwiches

Grilled Vegetable Panini $9.00

Grilled seasonal vegetable tossed in harissa broth, provolone cheese on sourdough brushed with garlic

LTG Grilled Cheese $10.00

Antique Gruyere, aged white cheddar, bacon, tomato, sourdough

Turkey & Smoked Gouda $11.00

Carved turkey breast, sliced smoked gouda, honey mustard sauce, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato, on a pretzel ciabatta.

Chicken Panini $12.00

Grilled chicken, artichoke and spinach spread, caramelized onion, provolone, garlic brushed sourdough

Baked Ham & Cheese $12.00

Ham, pickled peppers, cheese, mortadella

Cuban $12.00

Braised pork shoulder, sliced ham, baby swiss cheese, pickle, yellow mustard, cuban roll

Shrimp Wrap $14.00

Harissa marinated grilled shrimp, corn relish, fried green tomato, buttermilk tossed greens, cherry tomato, jalapeño, remoulade

Entrees

Salmon $16.00

Roasted honey mustard glazed salmon, wild rice, grilled veggies, sherry mustard vin.

Rotissiere 1/2 Chicken $13.00

Spicy broccolini, Yukon gold potato puree, lemon pan sauce

Duck Confit Paperdelle $17.00

Shredded duck confit, shimeji mushroom, duck fat melted onion and garlic, pan sauce, parmesan, e.v.o. and thyme

Butcher Cut Steaks

All steaks are served with whipped yukon gold potato puree, fresh grilled vegetables, house demi glaze

NY Strip (12-14oz) - $24.00Ribeye (12-14oz - $26.00Petite Filets (2-4oz) - $28.00

Sides

Grilled Veggies $4.00

Broccolini $5.00

(garlic and chili flakes)

Sautéed Asparagus $5.00

Yukon Gold Potato Puree $5.00

Wild Rice $4.00

(wild rice, toasted almonds, golden raisins, cilantro)

Family Friendly Drinks

Fresh Coffee

To-Go - $2.00Dine-In - $2.50

Hot Tea $2.75

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice $1.90

Apple Juice $1.70

Chocolate or regular Milk $1.80

Pepsi $2.50

Diet Pepsi $2.50

Free refills

Sierra Mist $2.50

Free refills

Ice Tea $2.50

Lemonade $2.50

Cocktails

The Ken Tucky $8.00

Kentucky apple pie cane spirits, dark rum, fresh lemon juice

Bourbon Renewal $8.00

Bourbon whiskey, fresh lemon juice, pastis, simple syrup, Bitter Truth Bitters

Moscow Mule $10.00

Vodka, mint, fresh lime, Fever Tree ginger beer

Holy Peno $8.00

Gin, OJ, fresh lime, 3 chili simple syrup, splash soda, jalapeño slices

Beer

Dogfish head World Wide Stout $15.00

12oz, 18abv

Gumball head $7.00

12oz, 4.5abv

Allagash black $7.00

12oz, 7.5abv

Allagash white $7.00

12oz, 5.5abv

Corona $5.50

Corona Lt $5.50

Dogfish Head 60 minute $5.50

12oz, 6abv

Dogfish Head 90 minute $7.50

12oz, 9abv

Heineken $5.50

12oz, 5abv

Lagunitas a little sumpin sumpin ale $5.50

7.5abv

Stone ipa $5.50

12oz, 6.9abv

Two brothers domaine dupage $5.50

12oz, 5.9abv

Two brothers prairie path $5.50

12oz, 5.1abv

Left handed nitro milk stout $5.50

6.00abv

O’so Luplin Maximus $7.50

9abv

Pabst blue ribbon $3.50

16oz, 5abv

Revolution Anti-Hero $5.00

12oz, 6.5abv

Oscar blues mama’s lil yellow pils $5.00

12oz, 5.3abv

Ska brewing modus hoperandi ipa $5.00

6.8abv

Two brothers sidekick extra pale ale $5.00

5.10abv

Old chub scottish ale $6.00

8abv

Cheese & Meat Boards

Charcuterie & Antipasti $15.00

Angels Wild Boar Salami, Pappadew peppers, Prosciutto Di Parma, Garlic Marinated Mushrooms

Olive Lovers $10.00

Greek Olive Mix, French Marinated Green Olives, Black Oven Baked Olives, Red Cerignola Olives

Greek Antipasti $10.00

Dolmas, Greek Olive Mix, Kalamata Olive Spread, Dill Cucumber Salad

Antipasti & Cheese $12.00

Fire Roasted yellow tomatoes, Humbolt Fog, Balsamic Cipolline Onion, St. Andre Triple Crème Brie, Honey Crème Fresh

Charcuterie $15.00

Prosciuttto Di Parma, Fire Roasted Yellow Tomatoes, Busseto Artisan Gentile Salami, Angels Wild Boar Salami

Wine By The Glass

Santomè Prosecco $7.00

Intense, sweet and fruity with predominant apple

Maritavora Tawny Port $6.00

Bright caramel maple and hazelnut aromas. Sweet and spicy with almond flavors.

R Collection A Red Blend $9.00

Smooth blend with cherry, berry, and plum fruit forward and a spicy after taste

Rosso Dei Monti $8.00

Soft red fruits and dusty tannins with a darker, black olive component

Matthew Fritz Cabernet Sauvignon $10.00

Medium bodied with rich juicy black fruit flavors. Hints of cinnamon and spice

Manifesto 2009 Zinfandel $8.00

Medium bodied flavors of red raspberry follow through with hints of baking spice, and citrus, finishes long and lean

Kung Fu Girl Riesling $7.00

Tons of complexity, showing notes of white peach. Lovely focused acidity, long finish with mandarin orange and lots of minerality.

La Fiera Pinot Grigio Veneto IT $6.00

Ripe peach and apple flavors with a pleasing mineral finish; wonderful

Line 39 Sauvignon Blanc Lake County CA $8.00

Dry and crisp with berry, passion fruit and a round mouth feel

Barra Chardonnay $7.00

(Made from Organic Grapes) Features ripe Golden Delicious apple aromas, complemented by spicy oak

(Things to know about our menu: - Brands we proudly feature on our menu are also available in the grocer. - Substitute gluten free bread or bun for an extra $2 - 18% gratuity may be added to parties of 6 or more - = Gluten free items - Kennebec pota)

Brunch

Ricotta Local Honey & Herb $4.00

Whipped ricotta topped with honey, thyme, black pepper, grilled Red Hen ciabatta toasts.

The Classic Benny $12.00

toasted english muffin, tavern ham, herb hollandaise

Brioche French Toast $10.00

Smoked maple butter, Vermont maple-bacon syrup with a hazelnut & bacon crunch

Duck Confit Hash $14.00

Fried egg, shaved manchego, kumquat jam, toasted baguette, sriracha butter

Suzie's Lemon Ricotta Pancakes $11.00

Nielsen-massey bourbon vanilla whip, lemon zest, lemon curd, blueberries, Vermont maple syrup

Breakfast Sandwich $9.00

scrambled eggs, bacon, cheddar cheese, house spread, arugula, toasted pretzel bun, skillet potatoes

Dave’s Banana & Bacon Pancakes $11.00

Topped with crunchy peanut butter & whipped cream

Build Your Own Omelette $8.00

You pick 3 for $8 Cheddar cheese, bacon, ham, mushrooms, bell peppers, scallions, tomatoes, spinach, onion Additional ingredients - .50 | Avocado - 1 | Egg whites substitute - 1.50

The Country “Club” Benny $14.00

Toasted english muffin, prosciutto, asparagus, parmesan and herb hollandaise, skillet potatoes

“Shrimp & Grits” $14.00

Comes with Harissa marinated grilled shrimp, parmesan polenta, house gravy, cilantro, green onion Add fried egg $1

Bowl of Good Stuff $11.00

Braised short rib, summer sausage, sauteed rice w/ seasonal veggies, arugula, fine herbs, horseradish creme friache, fried egg

Sushi Fridays

Starters

Edamame/Sea Salt $3.00

Seaweed Salad $3.00

Miso Soup $3.00

Spicy Salmon Tartare $8.00

Diced Scottish Salmon tossed with lemon juice & olive oil, diced shallot, diced jalapeno, lemon zest, and chive served with wonton chips.

Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice $8.00

seared rice cake deglazed with sak/soy, topped with tuna tartare, guacamole, jalapeno, cilantro

Essential Rolls

Vegetable Roll $6.50

6pc

California Roll $6.50

6pc

Spicy Salmon $7.00

6 pc

Spicy Tuna $7.50

6 pc

Eel avocado Roll $7.50

6pc

Yellow Tail Roll $7.50

6 pc

Philly $7.50

fresh salmon, avocado, cream cheese, 6pc

Shrimp Tempura Roll $8.50

Crispy shrimp, crab, avocado with eel sauce inside/out 6pc

Crunchy roll $10.50

Crispy shrimp tempura, cream cheese, avocado, crab, eel sauce, 8pc

Green Dragon Roll $12.00

Spicy Tuna roll on top, avocado with spicy mayo 8pc

Rainbow roll $13.00

California Roll on top, assorted fish 8pc

Black Dragon Roll $12.00

California roll on top, eel 8pc

Special Rolls

Money Roll $12.00

hamachi, avocado, shiso on top, flamed fire tuna, wasabi miso cream sauce

Nine-one-one roll $13.00

tuna, jalapeno, crab on top, spicy albacore and crispy shallots

Baked Salmon Roll $12.00

Crab and eel on top, salmon spicy may eel sauce

Hot Night Roll $14.00

spicy tuna, avocado, shrimp tempura, on top; yellowtail, avocado, jalapeno

White Tiger Roll $14.00

Tuna albacore, cilantro, jalapeno on top; garlic ponzu & white tuna

Under the Sea Roll $14.00

Crab, white tuna on top; bonito flakes, & green onions, cooked salmon

Lemon Tree Roll $14.00

Salmon & avocado on top; shiso leaf, seared sea scallops, and yuzu viniagrette

Dessert

Mochi Ice Cream $4.00

As your server for today's flavors

Chef Turu's Weekly Sashimi Platter

Maguro Tatki $17.00

Seared Black pepper, crusted ahi tuna, avocado, tomato, relish, ponzu, 7pc

Mini Albacore Sashimi Platter $8.00

Spicy Marinated albacore, flash seared, deglazed with sake on top, chive and crispy shallots 3pc

Burger Monday

1/2 lb Hamburger

1/2 lb Burger $5.00

1/2lb daily house ground beef burger. bibb lettuce, tomato, red onion, brioche bun

To-Go - $7.00

Add: Fries - $1.50 | Sweet Potato Fries - $2.50 | American, Pepperjack, cheddar, swiss, gouda - $1.00

Add: Bleu or Goat cheese - $1.50 | Applewood Smoked Bacon - $2.00 | Crispy Shallots - $1.00

Add: Avocado - $1.00 | Fried Egg - $2.00 | Carmelized onions - $1.00

Add: Sauteed Mushrooms - $0.50 | Guacamole - $1.00

Taco Tuesday

3 for $10

Tacos

Pulled Bbq, Pork, Bacon

Avocado, cotija cheese, slaw, cilantro

Grilled Fish

Pineapple Salsa, lime crema, guacamole, slaw, cilantro

Baja Fried Fish

Pineapple salsa, lime crema, guacamole, slaw, cilantro

Spanish Chorizo & Potato

Avocado, cotija cheese, slaw, cilantro, pico de gallo

Harissa Grilled Shrimp & Fried Green Tomato

Corn relish, guacamole, remoulade, slaw, cilantro

Fried chicken

Honey Mustard sauce, avocado, cotija cheese, slaw, cilantro

Grilled Veggie

Shemji mushroom, pesto aioli, avocado, cotija cheese, slaw, cilantro

Duck confit

Onion, Mushroom, Truffle Sauce, parmesan reggiano, slaw, cilantro

Braised Short Rib

Polenta, Pico de gallo, horseradish sauce, cotija cheese, slaw, cilantro

Chips & Guacamole $4.00

Chips & Salsa Trio $3.00

Pineapple, Fire- Roasted, and pico de gallo

Add: Guacamole - $1.50

churros

3 for $3, chocolate and dolce du leche dipping sauces

(All Tacos are made with corn tortillas, dine-in menu with no substitutions. Tacos come in 3's.)