VOTED BEST BURGER IN EVANSTON!

GILLSON BEACH

Sandwiches by the shore.

Nothing says summer like The Fat Shallot at Gillson Beach. Our beachside stand serves up your favorite sandwiches, fries, and cold drinks — perfect for a picnic, beach day, or glass of wine to watch the sunset. During the summer, this spot also hosts our one of a kind dinner parties. We create a custom menu, paired with live music and drinks. From a shrimp boil to a Mediterranean feast, these long-table beach dinners bring together great food, good company and the best of summer on Lake Michigan. 

 

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Address

800 Gillson Park Dr.,
Wilmette, IL

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Hours

Check out the Gillson Beach menu!

THIS WEEK AT GILLSON BEACH

Monday, June 8

Closed

Tuesday, June 9

11am - 7pm

Wednesday, June 10

11am - 7pm

Thursday, June 11

11am - 7pm

Friday, June 12

11am - 7:30pm

Saturday, June 13

11am - 7:30pm

Sunday, June 14

11am - 7pm

Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 11am–7:00pm (Friday & Saturday nights until 7:30pm)

Pre-Season: May 23-25th (11-7:30pm) , May 29th-31st (11-7:30pm) & June 5th Begins Start of Season!

(312) 833-1951

Gillson Beach Menu

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  • All Items
  • Gillson Beach Sandwiches
  • Gillson Beach Fries
  • Gillson Beach Salads
  • Gillson Beach Snacks
  • Gillson Beach Kids' Menu
  • Gillson Beach Dessert
  • Gillson Beach Drinks
  • Gillson Beach Alcohol

Buffalo Chicken

Crispy chicken tenders tossed in buffalo sauce, with blue cheese aioli and shaved celery salad

Grilled Cheese

Muenster cheese melted between slices of sourdough with sauteed spinach and caramelized onions (VG)

Turkey

Oven roasted turkey breast on pretzel roll with avocado, cucumber, arugula and basil aioli.

Truffle BLT

Crispy bacon, avocado, arugula, tomato, and truffle aioli on thick cut challah.

Fat Shallot Salad

Spinach & arugula base. With artichoke, roasted red pepper, cucumbers & sourdough croutons with balsamic vinaigrette.

House Fries

House Fries

Spicy Sesame Fries

Rosemary fries topped with spicy sesame aioli.

Truffle Fries

Rosemary fries topped with truffle aioli.

Kid’s Chicken Tenders

For kids 12 and under. Comes with chips, or add fries ($1 extra)

Kid’s Grilled Cheese

For kids 12 and under. Comes with chips, or add fries ($1 extra)

Kid’s Hot Dog

Plain hot dog. For kids 12 and under. Comes with chips, or add fries ($1 extra)

Coke

Diet Coke

Water

Ginger Lemonade

Sprite

Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie

Margarita Slushy

Vodka Ginger Lemonade

Assorted Beers

S. Pellegrino

Pirate’s Booty

Applesauce

Potato Chips

Jumbo Polish Sausage

All beef polish sausage on a pretzel bun with caramelized onions, giardiniera and coarse grain mustard

Assorted Ice Cream

Topo Chico Hard Seltzer

High Noon Hard Seltzer

Assortment of Wines

Organic Juice

Organic Milk

Reviews
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Mary T. 3 months ago
Fattest cheeseburger ever. Going into a food coma after this. Wont be able to work anymore. If u want a fat burger come here
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Jennifer B. 1 year ago
20 minutes to get a grilled cheese sandwich that's barely grilled and soggy no thank you
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Maggie A. 1 year ago
Food was fine but ordering here is no joke, so have it together when you order lol. I tried ordering the Buffalo chicken sandwich and left with just tenders because I wasn't too clear (I guess). Definitely not the lightest of lunch options, but a good Mart option! Ps be prepared - you'll get enough fries to feed a village
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Nancy M. 1 year ago
Woman working the counter with the Prince and Kobe tattoos was either having a bad day or needs to be given a break. She exuded stress and a IDGAF attitude. Not the best initial impression of an establishment.

The food was very good and worth the lengthy wait at peak lunch time, which is why this is still a four star review despite the service.
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Charisma H. 1 year ago
It's a really good sandwich and an affordable price. The ingredients are quality and that really shines through.

A great addition for the lunch rotation
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Vincent Y. 1 year ago
Delicious Reuben sandwich with lots of flavor, coleslaw went well with the corned beef and cut through the fat and richness excellently. Being from NYC, I have lots of good corned beef and this can rival some of the best spots in Manhattan. The fries were also perfectly salted, not too much, not too little and they were fresh, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Staff was also friendly.
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