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Established 1932

923 S Plum Grove Rd
Palatine, IL 60067

Last updated 4/15/25

 
 HOURS OF OPERATION:

Sunday 9am - 11pm
Monday-Thursday 11am - 12am

Friday 11am - 1am
Saturday 9am - 1am


 

(Kitchen closes at 10pm Monday - Saturday, 9pm Sunday)

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WHAT'S HAPPENING?

We do our best to keep you up to date on everything that's happening at Donkey Inn. Check back often to see what's new!

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Flat Breads

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 Caprese 12

Tomato, basil, garlic butter, fresh mozzarella, drizzled with balsamic glaze.

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Buffalo Chicken 14

Grilled chicken, buffalo sauce, bleu cheese crumbles, & ranch drizzle.

Chicken Caprese 14

Grilled chicken, tomato, basil, garlic butter, fresh mozzarella, drizzled with balsamic glaze.

Steak & Bleu 16

Grilled sirloin, bleu cheese crumbles, & spinach drizzled with balsamic glaze.

BBQ Chicken 14

Grilled chicken, bacon, sauteed onions, cheddar cheese, & BBQ sauce.

California Chicken 14

Grilled chicken, bacon, onions, pepper jack cheese, & creamy avocado dressing.

Breakfast Served ALL Day

Lunch & Dinner All Day, Too!

Try our Bloody's, Martini's & Mimosa's

(Found on our Drink Menu)

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Ri"DONK"ulous Daily Specials

It's back!

Strawberry Walnut Chicken Salad 16

(served daily)

Your favorite summer salad has returned. Grilled chicken breast, walnuts, bleu cheese crumbles, & fresh strawberries over mixed greens.

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~ Our daily specials change seasonally ~ 

Served Daily:
Baked French Onion Soup,
Matzo Ball Soup
&
Chili

Ask about our soup of the day!

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Monday Special

Bratwurst Sandwich

Grilled German Bratwurst served with caramelized onions, sauerkraut & dijon mustard.
Served on a brat bun.

*Soup of the day: Cream of Broccoli

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Tuesday Specials

Street Tacos

Steak or Pork Tacos served on corn tortillas with cilantro, red onion, with homemade salsa verde side.

Chicken al Pastor Tacos served on corn tortillas with grilled chicken, grilled onions, grilled pineapple, chipotle mayo, cilantro & red onion with homemade salsa verde side.

Choose two sides:
Delicious Street Corn
Spanish Rice
Refried Beans

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*Soup of the day: Chicken Tortilla

Wednesday Special

Steak, Shrimp or Chicken Kabobs

Pieces of marinated steak, shrimp, or chicken are skewered with tomato, onions, peppers, & pineapple, then grilled to delicious perfection and served on top of a bed of white rice, & drizzled with sweet chili sauce. Two skewers per plate.
TRY OUR COMBO:
Choice of two 
Sure to be a new Donkey favorite!

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*Soup of the Day: Cream of Potato with Bacon

Thursday Special

Pot Roast

(Donkey Favorite)

Tender braised melt-in-your-mouth beef served with potatoes, carrots, & a warm biscuit.

Pot Roast Nachos

(Just like regular nachos...but better!)

Served with our delicious Pot Roast, chili, cheese sauce, lettuce, tomato, green onion, topped with sour cream & a side of salsa.

Pot Roast Sandwich

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Our mouthwatering Pot Roast served on fresh french bread with swiss cheese & grilled onions. Served with chips or your choice of potato.

*Soup of the day: Beef Vegetable

Friday Specials

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Beer Battered Cod

Four 3 oz. beer battered cod loins served with cole slaw, fries or chips, tartar sauce & cup of soup of the day...if desired

Shrimp Tempura

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Eight deep fried tempura shrimp served with cole slaw, fries or chips, cocktail sauce & cup of soup of the day...if desired

Shrimp or Cod Fish Tacos

You choose...Shrimp or Cod Fish
Three soft tacos with lettuce, tomatoes & onions served with rice, beans, sour cream & salsa & cup of soup of the day...if desired

*Soup of the Day: Clam Chowder

 ($1 upcharge for all side substitutes)

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Saturday Special

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Full Slab BBQ Ribs

Delicious Ribs served with choice of side, baked beans, & cole slaw
 

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Half Slab BBQ Ribs & Coconut Shrimp

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Half slab bbq ribs served along side coconut shrimp. Served with choice of side, baked beans, & cole slaw.

Honey BBQ Chicken Entree

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Two chicken breasts smoothered in honey bbq sauce. Topped with crispy onion straws. Served with choice of side, baked beans, & cole slaw.

Half Slab BBQ Ribs & BBQ Chicken

Half slab bbq ribs served along side a bbq chicken breast. Topped with crispy onion straws. Served with choice of side, baked beans, & cole slaw.

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*Soup of the Day: Tomato Pasta Florentine

Sunday Special

White Chicken Chili

Made with tender chicken, hearty beans, topped with cheese, onions, & cilantro. Surrounded with homemade tortilla chips.

Blackened Salmon Salad

Grilled Blackened Salmon, romaine lettuce, diced tomato, croutons, parmesan cheese, & spicy caesar dressing.

Honey Glazed Salmon Dinner

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This Honey Glazed Salmon is juicy, flaky, and so satisfying. Served with a mix of green beans, red peppers, & slivered almonds.

*Soup of the day: Lemon Chicken Rice
 

WHAT'S GOOD TO EAT?

EVERYTHING!

**Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

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Try your LUCK with us!

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923 S Plum Grove Road
Palatine, IL

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Contact us at: 847.359.5451

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