The Foxtail Menu (Update 2025)
The Foxtail in Des Plaines, IL offers a unique dining experience with a focus on Mediterranean cuisine, cocktails, and seafood. Known for its attention to detail, The Foxtail provides a range of amenities such as outdoor seating, compostable containers, and reusable tableware. The menu boasts an array of gluten-free options and standout dishes like the Burrata Fig Mostarda and Shrimp Saganaki. Customers have raved about the flavorful cocktails, generous portion sizes, and excellent service provided by the friendly staff. The restaurant’s ambiance, set in a former church overlooking the lake, adds to its charm and appeal. With a variety of flavorful options and a welcoming atmosphere, The Foxtail is a must-visit for those looking for a memorable dining experience.
Hummus And Veggies (GF)
spicy fresno and garlic hummus, cucumbers, house pita
Garlic Labneh (GF)
walnut fresno salsa, pita
Brick Oven Roasted Cauliflower
tahini, cilantro lemon sauce, almonds, pomegranate seeds
Burrata Fig Mostarda (GF)
figs, apricots, cherries, crostinis, truffle drizzle
Lamb & Kefta Kabob (GF)
garlic hummus, house pita, parsley, onion tomato salsa
Maine Lobster Dynamite (GF)
celery, lemon juice, chive, spicy aioli, brioche
Grilled Octopus (GF)
shishito peppers, potatoes, fresno aioli
Chicken Wings (GF)
lebanese style, lemon, cayenne, cilantro, garlic
Chicken Shawarma Rolls
phyllo, cabbage, red peppers, mozzarella, spicy garlic aioli, French fries
Crab Claws (GF)
tarragon butter sauce, fries, and lemon zest
Shrimp Saganaki (GF)
ragu, savory, ouzo, feta cheese, shishito pepper, crostini
Alaskan King Crab Legs
Cold or grilled, old bay garlic butter
Crab Cake
lumbo and king crab, avocado, wasabi aioli, chives, brioche
Pork Belly Bruschetta
goat cheese, walnuts, dates, pork belly, calabrian chili, honey balsamic glaze, ciabatta
Seared Diver Scallops (GF)
beurre blanc, blood orange, salsify root, dill
Za' Atar
tomato, cucumber, onion, arugula, and feta
Chicken
EVOO, shishito peppers, red onion, red bell pepper, savory, brie, and mozzarella cheese
Taleggio
mushrooms, honey, truffle, and arugula
Prosciutto
burrata, mozzarella, prosciutto, figs, calabrian chili oil, arugula, apricot, cherry drizzle, EVOO
Little Gem (GF)
cabbage, lettuce, red bell pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, radish, cilantro, parsley, mint, scallions, toasted pita, sumac citrus vinaigrette
Poached Pear (GF)
frisee, romaine, candied spiced pecans, goat cheese, roasted butternut squash, pear, citrus balamic vinaigrette
Burrata Wedge (GF)
burrata, cranberry, almonds, red pepper, bacon, tomato, white balsamic blue cheese vinaigrette
Roasted Beet (GF)
roasted beets, goat cheese, pumpkin seeds, red onions, cherry tomatoes, arugula, romaine, citrus lemon & EVOO
Butternut Lentil Soup (GF)
butternut squash, coconut milk, red lentil, tomato, pita chips, pepitas
Caviar Toast
ounce oscietra caviar, creme fraiche, chives, ciabatta
Seafood Tower
Small $. | Large $. oysters, shrimp, king crab leg, crab claws, lobster | Add oz Caviar +$.
Oysters (GF)
half dozen $. | dozen $.
Lobster Maki Roll
maine lobster, avocado, jalapeno, mango aioli, soy glaze
Smoked Salmon
house smoked salmon, creme fraiche, red onion , pomegranate caviar, dill, EVOO, rye
Tuna Tataki (GF)
Japanese salsa, avocado, citrus soy, spicy sesame oil
Hamachi Crudo (GF)
pineapple puree, serrano, crispy shallot, citrus soy, EVOO
Seared Salmon (GF)
Kalamata olive puree, lemon slices, orange zest, dill, fried capers, citrus soy, EVOO
Jumbo Shrimp (GF)
cocktail, lemon wedge
Tuna Poke Bowl (GF)
cucumber, avocado, daikon, ginger soy drizzle, spicy mayo, black sesame, wasabi furikake
Salmon Poke Bowl (GF)
edamame, cucumber, avocado, fried shallot, ginger soy drizzle, spicy miso mayo, shiso furikake, toasted sesame
Shrimp Poke Bowl (GF)
avocado, cucumber, masago, spicy mayo, ginger soy drizzle, shiso furikake, togarashi, toasted sesame
Chirashi Poke Bowl (GF)
chefs selection fresh fish, serrano, avocado, edamame, japanese salsa, ginger soy drizzle, wasabi furikake
Fox Filet Poke Bowl (GF)
filet, shishito pepper, mixed mushrooms, poke sauce, chives, spicy crispy garlic, white sesame seeds
Atlantic Salmon (GF)
pan-seared salmon, asparagus, garlic mash potatoes, soy mustard glaze
Pan Seared Snapper
duck fat fingerling potatoes, crispy garlic green beans, tomato tarragon, beurre blanc
Beef Shawarma
skirt steak, pita, onions, roasted tomatoes, parsley, radish, tahini sauce, fries
The Fox Burger (GF)
two patties, grilled and griddled, Swiss, cabbage, garlic dressing, tomato, pickles, fries
Basic B Burger (GF)
two patties, grilled and griddled, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onions, bacon, house-made , fries
Mac & Cheese
roasted bell pepper cream, toasted parmesan breadcrumbs | Add Shrimp +$. | Add Chicken Breast +$.
Crispy Duck Risotto
duck leg, freekeh, mushroom medley, herb butter, parmigiano, cherry bordelaise
Brick Chicken
amish chicken, garlic sauce, arugula, roasted potatoes.
Foxtail "Paella"
orzo, chicken, andouille sausage, shrimp, bang island mussels, red bell pepper, onion, snow peas, saffron broth, parsley
Moroccan Tagine
squash, onions, chickpeas, peppers, zucchini, harissa, moroccan spiced couscous | Add Shrimp +$. | Add Chicken Breast +$.
Pork Chop (GF)
ounce grilled pork chop, crispy pancetta, mashed potatoes, broccolini, corn salsa, taleggio cheese sauce
Lamb Shank (GF)
braised colorado lamb shank, parsnip potato puree, roasted carrots, roasted almonds and pine nuts
Petit Filet Mignon (GF)
ounce, mash potatoes, seasonal vegetables, spicy butter, bordelaise sauce
New York Strip (GF)
ounce, scallions, seasonal vegetables, garlic mash, bordelaise sauce
Mozzarella Flatbread
California Roll
Cheeseburger With Fries
Grilled Cheese With Fries
Grilled Chicken With Fries
Mac N Cheese
Grilled Shrimp With Fries
Modelo Especial, Modelo Brewing, Mexico
Mexican Lager
Krombacher, Germany
Pilsner
Allagash White, Maine
Belgium Style Wheat Beer
Floyds, Zombie Dust, Indiana
Pale Ale
Half Acre Brewing, Daisy Cutter, Chicago, IL
Pale Ale
Revolution Brewing, Chicago, IL
Rotating Selection
Hopewell Brewing, Chicago, IL
Hazy IPA
Left Hand Brewing, Colorado
Nitro Milk Stout
Miller Lite
Coors Light
Budweiser
Estrella
Spanish Lager
Corona
Heineken
Heineken .
Guinness
Lagunitas Hop Water
Non - Alcoholic
Topo Chico Hard Seltzer
Rotating Flavor
Rotating Hop Butcher
Angry Orchard
Athletic Brewing Co
Beer
Wine
La Gioissa Brut, Prosecco, Italy NV
Robert De Nola, Cava Rose, Spain NV
Langlois Chateau, Cremant De Loire, France
Rose, Sparkling, Kir Yanni 'Akakies' Greece NV
Lambrusco Grasparossa, Cleto Chiarli, Italy NV
Champagne, Poilvert-Jacques, Brut, France NV
Rose, Sparkling, Veuve Clicout, France NV
Blanc De Blancs, Jacquart, France
Champagne, Bollinger, Grand Cuvee, France NV
Champagne, Dom Perignon, France
Zoe, Rose, Greece
Unshackled By Prisoner, CA
Bordeaux Blanc, Chateau Freynell, Bordeaux, France
Sauvignon Blanc, Stoneleigh, Marlborough, New Zealand
Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, CA
La Doria, Moscato Dasti, Italy
Provenance, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, CA
Alpha Estate, Sauvignon Blanc, Greece
Bouchard Aine & Fils, Chardonnay, Burgandy FR
Raeburn, Sonoma, CA
Salus, Staglin Family Estate, Napa Valley
Fisher Vineyards, "Mountain Estate", Sonoma, CA
Evenstand Reserve, Domaine Serene, Dayton, OR
Pinot Grigio, Terra Alpina, Italy
Moschofilero, Salto Wild Yeast, Skouras, Greece
Atlantis White, Argyros Estate, Greece
Sancerre, Domaine Reverdy Ducroux, France
Riesling, Dr Loosen Blue Slate, Germany
Viognier, Domaine Gassier, France
Coda Di Volpe, Terredora Dipaolo, Italy
Gewurztraminer, Gundlach Bundschu, Sonoma, CA
Assyrtiko, Vassaltis, Santorini, Greece
Angeline, Sonoma, CA
Valravn, Sonoma County, CA
Bethel Heights, Willamette Valley, OR
Emeritus Pinot Noir, Russian River, CA
Freeman Akikos Cuvee, Sonoma, CA
Miner, Santa Lucia, CA
Lonesome Rock The Estate, Willamette Valley, Or
Alexander Valley Vineyards, Sonoma, CA
Gibbs, 'Three Clones' Napa Valley, CA
Clos Du Val, Napa Valley, CA
Sinegal Estate, Napa Valley, CA
Caymus, Napa Valley, CA
Chateau Montelena, Napa, CA
Cardinale, Napa Valley, CA
Beckman, Cuvee Le Bec, CA
Conundrum, Red Blend, Fairfield, CA
Skouras, Megas Oenos, Greece
Crane Disciples, Napa Valley, CA
Malbec, Enrique Foster, Mendoza, Argentina
Termpranillo, Muriel Crianza, Rioja, Spain
Zinfandel, Klinker Brick, Lodi, CA
Merlot, Cline, Sonoma, CA
Cabernet Franc, Makarounas 'En Ahri', Letymbou, Cyprus
Bordeaux, Villa Pereire, France
Syrah, Chateau Beaubois Un Amour, France
Tempranillo, Finca Nueva Reserve, Rioja, Spain
Xinomavro, Alpha Estate, Greece
Merlot, Duckhorn Vineyards, Napa Valley, CA
Zinfandel, Ridge, Pagani Ranch, Sonoma, CA
Merlot, Rombauer, Napa Valley, CA
Chateauneuf Du Pape, Domaine De La Solitude, Rhone, France
Super Tuscan, Sassicaia, Tuscany, Italy
Amalfi Spritz
aperol, italicus, lemon, prosecco, slushy!
The Vixen
sneaky fox vodka, combier liqueur, cucumber, strawberry, lemon, ginger
Gotta Have Faith
sneaky fox vodka, elderflower liqueur, lavender demerara, lemon
The Butterfly Effect
empress gin, st germain, lavender simple, lemon, orange essence
Grecian Fizz
stray dog wild gin, lemon, demerara, egg white, orange bitters, ouzo rinse
Hell Froze Over
zoe rose, sneaky fox vodka, combier cassis, lavender demerara, lemon, slushy!
Holy Smokes
dos hombres mezcal, combier cassis, lavender demerara, lime, tajin rim
Hallelujah
appleton rum, green chartreuse, lemon, pineapple, lavender demerara, cucumber, jalapeno, mint
Red Sky At Night
four roses small batch, giffard rhubarb, blackberry, lemon, mint, demerara, hellfire bitters
Satans Rose
sazerac rye, maraschino liqueur, green chartreuse, simple, lime, egg white, angostura bitters
Forgive Me Father
makers mark, honey, thyme, ginger, lemon
The Big Man
makers mark, carpano antica, orange and angostura bitters, luxardo
Holy Water
raspberry, lavender, lime, lagunitas hop water
Faux-Jito
mint , cucumber, rosemary, soda
Cocktails
Brunch
Avocado Toast (GF)
avocado, almonds, arugula, chili oil, tomato
Nutella Waffle
nutella whip, fresh strawberries
Breakfast Sandwich
cheddar scrambled eggs, applewood smoked bacon, arugula, croissant, herb aioli, tomato
Breakfast Flatbread
applewood smoked bacon,mozzarella, peppers, red onions,scrambled eggs, harissa
Scrambled Eggs (GF)
applewood smoked bacon, parmesan roasted potatoes, toasted brioche
Filet & Eggs (GF)
parmesan roasted potatoes, your choice of eggs
Jumbo Lump Crab Omelette (GF)
jumbo lump crab, smoked mozzarella, tomato tarragon beurre blanc, parmesan roasted potatoes
Mediterranean Omelette (GF)
squash, zucchini, peppers, onions, feta, tomato basil beurre blanc, parmesan roasted potatoes
Chicken Omelette (GF)
asparagus, shishito peppers, red onions, tomato, mozzarella, harissa
Three Egg Shakshouka
sujuk, akawi cheese, tomato pepper sauce, parsely, crostinis
Hummus & Veggies (GF)
spicy fresno and garlic hummus, cucumbers, house pita
Garlic Labneh (GF)
walnut fresno salsa, pita
Brick Oven Roasted Cauliflower
tahini, cilantro lemon sauce, almonds, pomegranate seeds
Burrata Fig Mostarda (GF)
figs, apricots, cherries, crostini, truffle drizzle
Lamb & Beef Kefta Kabob (GF)
spicy hummus, house pita, parsley, onion tomato salsa
Maine Lobster Dynamite (GF
celery, lemon juice, chive, spicy aioli, brioche
Grilled Octopus (GF)
shishito peppers, potatoes, fresno aioli
Chicken Wings (GF)
lebanese style, lemon, cayenne, cilantro, garlic
Chicken Shawarma Rolls
phyllo, cabbage, red peppers, mozzarella, spicy garlic aioli, french fries
Crab Claws (GF)
tarragon butter sauce, fries, lemon zest
Shrimp Saganaki (GF)
ragu, savory, ouzo, feta cheese, shishito pepper, crostini
Alaskan King Crab Legs (GF)
cold or grilled, old bay garlic butter
Pork Belly Bruschetta
goat cheese, walnuts, dates, pork belly, honey balsamic glaze, calabrian chili, ciabatta
Crab Cake
lumbo and king crab, avocado, wasabi aioli, chives, brioche
Za'atar
tomato, cucumber, onion, arugula, feta
Chicken
evoo, shishito peppers, red onion, red bell pepper, savory, brie & mozzarella cheese
Taleggio
mushrooms, honey, truffle, arugula
Prosciutto
burrata, mozzarella, prosciutto, figs, arugula, calabrian chili, apricot & cherry drizzle, EVOO
Little Gem (GF)
cabbage, lettuce, red bell pepper, red onion, cucumber, tomato, radish, cilantro, parsley, mint, scallions, toasted pita, sumac citrus vinaigrette
Poached Pear (GF)
frisee, romaine, candied spiced pecan, goat cheese, roasted butternut squash, pear, citrus balsamic vinaigrette
Burrata Wedge (GF)
burrata, cranberry, almonds, red pepper, bacon, tomato, white balsamic blue cheese vinaigrette
Roasted Beet (GF)
roasted beets, goat cheese, pumpkin seeds, red onions, cherry tomatoes, arugula, romaine, citrus lemon & evoo
Seafood Tower
oysters, shrimp, king crab leg, crab claws, lobster ADD OZ CAVIAR I
Oysters (GF)
Tuna Tataki (GF)
japanese salsa, avocado, citrus soy, spicy sesame oil
Lobster Maki Roll
maine lobster, avocado, jalapeno, mango aioli, soy glaze
Hamachi Crudo (GF)
pineapple puree, serrano crispy shallot, citrus soy, EVOO
Smoked Salmon
house smoked salmon, creme fraiche, red onion, pomegranate caviar, dill, EVOO, rye
Jumbo Shrimp (GF)
cocktail, lemon wedge
Tuna Poke Bowl (GF)
cucumber, avocadom daikon, ginger soy drizzle, spicy mayo, black sesame, wasabi furikake
Salmon Poke Bowl (GF)
edamame, cucumber, avocado, fried shallot, ginger soy drizzle, spicy miso mayo, shiso furikake, toasted sesame
Shrimp Poke Bowl (GF)
avocado, cucumber, masago, spicy mayo, ginger soy drizzle, shiso furikake, togarashi, toasted sesame
Chirashi Poke Bowl (GF)
chef's selection fresh fish, serrano, avocadom edamame, japanese salsa, ginger soy drizzle, wasabi furikake
Fox Filet Poke Bowl (GF)
filet, shishito pepper, mixed mushrooms, poke sauce, chives, spicy crispy garlic, white sesame seeds
Caviar Toast
ounce oscietra caviar, creme fraiche, chives, ciabatta
Atlantic Salmon (GF)
pan seared salmon, asparagus, garlic mashed potatoes, soy mustard glaze
Beef Shawarma
skirt steak, pita, onions, roasted tomatoes, parsley, radish, tahini sauce, fries
The Fox Burger (GF)
two patties, grilled and griddles, swiss, cabbage, garlic dressing, tomato, pickles, fries
Basic B Burger (GF)
two patties, grilled & griddled, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onions, bacon, house-made island, fries
Brick Chicken
amish chicken, garlic sauce, arugula, roasted potatoes
Mac N Cheese
roasted bell pepper cream, toasted parmesan breadcrumbs ADD Shrimp +$ | ADD Chicken Breast +$