Dinner
The Bennett-Curtis House is an 18 room
mansion that was built in 1900 by George M. Bennett. Then purchased
by Illinois Senator Edward C. Curtis in 1919. The House is set on
spacious ground shaded by 100 year old maples flanked by bubbling
fountains, sweeping lawns, lush cool ferns & colorful flowers.
The interior is
beautifully decorated featuring crown molding, oak trims in-lay wood
floors, moray cloth covered walls, stain glass, velvet drapery and
more. If you are looking for a unique and historical setting for
your wedding ceremony and reception, the Bennett-Curtis House is it.
Senator Curtis and wife held their very own reception in the house
over 75 years ago.
We are by reservations only, so be sure to
call before you head out,
(815) 465-2288.
The
Bennett-Curtis House
Appetizers
SPINACH STUFFED PUFF PASTRY, SHRIMP COCKTAIL, STUFFED MUSHROOMS,
CRAB STUFFED PUFF PASTRY, CHESTNUTS WRAPPED IN BACON
SWEET HEART 5-COURSE DINNER
SWEET HEART 5-COURSE DINNER MENU INCLUDES: CHOICE
OF ONE APPETIZER, SOUP, SALAD, CHOICE OF ENTREE AND DESSERT *A
SPECIAL SELECTION OF WINE HAS BEEN PAIRED WITH THIS MENU...
APPETIZERS:
SPINACH STUFFED MUSHROOM CAPS, PUFF PASTRY STUFFED WITH CRAB
FILLING, PUFF PASTRY STUFFED WITH SPINACH, OR CHESTNUTS WRAPPED IN
BACON
SOUP:
A DELICIOUS BOWL OF OUR HOMEMADE SOUP OF THE DAY
SALADS:
BENNETT-CURTIS HOUSE SALAD
A GARDEN SALAD TOSSED WITH TOMATO, CUCUMBER, RED ONION, PEPPERS,
CROUTONS, AND TOPPED WITH OUR GOLDEN ITALIAN DRESSING
CAESAR SALAD
TOSSED ROMAINE WITH PARMESAN CHEESE, CROUTONS, AND CAESAR DRESSING
ENTREES:
CATCH OF THE DAY
ASK YOUR SERVER FOR TODAY'S CATCH TOPPED WITH A HERB AND
BUTTER SAUCE, CHOICE OF POTATO
PORTERHOUSE PORK CHOP
A 16OZ TWO INCH THICK PORTERHOUSE PORK CHOP, LEMON PEPPER INFUSED,
CHOICE OF POTATO
SURF AND TURF
A TENDER FILET PAIRED WITH SHRIMP SCAMPI AND CHOICE OF POTATO
CHICKEN AND PORTABELLA PASTA
TENDER SLICES OF CHICKEN BREAST AND PORTABELLA MUCHROOMS OVER PASTA
SERVED WITH A SPECIAL CHICKEN COGNAC SAUCE
PRIME RIB
TENDER DELICIOUS CUT OF PRIME RIB SERVED IN IT'S OWN JUICES AND
CHOICE OF POTATO
DESSERT:
YOUR SERVER WILL BRING YOU A SPECTACULAR DESSERT TRAY TO CHOOSE FROM
SO MAKE SURE TO LEAVE ROOM....
DINNER MENU
DINNERS - ALL ENTRÉE SELECTIONS SERVED WITH VEGETABLE DEJOUR,
CHOICE OF HOUSE SALAD OR SOUP, AND FRESH BAKED ROLLS
STEAKS
PRIME RIB TENDER
DELICIOUS CUT OF PRIME RIB SERVED IN IT’S OWN JUICES, CHOICE OF
POTATOE
(Bennett-Curtis Cut 16 oz)
(Senator's Cut 22oz)
FILET MIGNON A
JUICY STEAK FROM THE MOST TENDER PART
OF THE BEEF AND TOPPED WITH MUSHROOM WINE SAUCE,
CHOICE OF POTATO.
(Bennett-Curtis Cut 8oz)
(Senator's Cut 12oz)
RIBEYE A
TENDER 12 OZ RIBEYE SEAK TOPPED WITH SAUTEED BARLIC AND MUSHROOMS,
CHOICE OF POTATO
CHICKEN –PORK
CHICKEN PRIMAVERA TENDER
CHICKEN SAUTÉED WITH FRESH VEGETABLES, ITALIAN HERBS, TOSSED WITH
PASTA ANDSEAFOOD – PASTA SPECIALITIES
ORANGE ROUGHY BROILED
TO PERFECTION TOPPED WITH GARLIC HERB BUTTER, CHOICE OF POTATO
SINGLE LOBSTER TAIL A SUCCULENT 10-12 OZ LOBSTER TAIL, CHOICE OF POTATO
*Subject to change without notice