1873 Bar & Grill Menu
Looking for a cozy spot in Portage to enjoy hearty meals? Check out the 1873 Bar & Grill Menu, where comfort food meets great service. Located at 301 DeWitt St, this local favorite serves up a wide variety of dishes, perfect for anyone craving something delicious. From classic burgers and juicy steaks to fresh salads and mouthwatering appetizers, there’s something for everyone. Whether you're here for a casual bite with friends or a family gathering, you can expect a laid-back atmosphere that makes every meal feel special. The menu also features a nice selection of drinks to pair with your meal, ensuring a well-rounded dining experience. It's the perfect place to unwind and indulge in some truly satisfying flavors.
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Appetizers
PRETZEL BITES
Soft pretzel bites served with warm queso cheese dipping sauce. Toss with garlic parm +0.50
SAUSAGE STUFFED MUSHROOMS
Stuffed with house-made seasoned sausage and cream cheese blend, topped with mozzarella cheese and broiled until hot and bubbly.
1873 SWEET & SMOKY WAFFLE FRIES
Maple waffle fries topped with house-smoked pork and drizzled with honey mustard.
LOADED TATER TOTS
Crispy fried tater tots topped with bacon, melted cheddar jack cheese blend, green onion and sour cream.
QUESO FRIES
Extra crispy fries drizzled with queso and topped with green onions and bacon bits.
1873 APPETIZER PLATTER
Pick Three - NO Duplicates! Choose from: Bone-In Wings (5), Boneless Wings (8), Coconut Shrimp (4), Onion Rings, Tator Tots, Chippers, Cheese Curds, Chicken Tenders, Fried Pickles, Seasoned Fries, Sweet Potato Fries.
QUESADILLA
Flour tortilla stuffed w/ cheese blend & served w/salsa & sour cream on the side. Smoked chicken or pork. +3.00
CHICKEN TENDERS
Four breaded all white meat chicken tenders, deep fried and served with house-made ranch dressing and fries.
FRIED PICKLES
Panko breaded pickle chips, deep fried & served with jalepeño ranch.
CHEESE CURDS
Squeaky white cheddar cheese curds, deep fried and served with our house-made ranch.
BONE-IN WINGS
Six wings. Wings can be tossed half and half. Served with a side of house-made ranch or bleu cheese.
BONELESS WINGS
Eight boneless wings & seasoned fries. Tossed in one sauce and served with side of ranch or bleu cheese.
Salads + Soup
CHICKEN PECAN
Fresh greens, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, cucumber, tomato, and green onion, with your choice of grilled or crispy chicken breast. Served with raspberry vinaigrette.
CHOPPED
Iceberg lettuce, green onion, cubed chicken breast pieces, bacon, tomato, red cabbage, and smoky bleu cheese tossed in our top secret chopped salad dressing!
TUSCAN CHICKEN
Fresh greens, cucumber, tomato, green onion, walnuts and black olives. Topped with Tuscan seasoned chicken. Served with Golden Italian.
CHICKEN BACON RANCH
Fresh greens, tomato, cucumber, shredded cheese, and bacon crumbles, with your choice of grilled or crispy chicken breast. Served with house-made ranch dressing. Try it as a wrap!
SOUP
ASK ABOUT OUR SOUP(S) OF THE DAY!
Kids Menu
HAMBURGER
12 and under. Served with fries and choice of carrots or string cheese, and small fountain drink or milk. Includes pickles only.
CHEESEBURGER
12 and under. Served with fries and choice of carrots or string cheese, and small fountain drink or milk. Includes cheese and pickles only.
CHICKEN TENDERS
12 and under. Served with fries and choice of carrots or string cheese, and small fountain drink or milk.
GRILLED CHEESE
12 and under. Served with fries and choice of carrots or string cheese, and small fountain drink or milk.
MAC 'N' CHEESE
12 and under. Served with fries and choice of carrots or string cheese, and small fountain drink or milk.
Burgers
HANGOVER BURGER
Sriracha mac 'n' cheese, double cheddar, double bacon, fried onion & fried egg.
FRISCO BURGER
Topped with bacon, American & Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, 1000 island, and served on toasted ciabatta bun.
MARMALADE BURGER
Homemade onion marmalade, bacon, Swiss cheese, chipotle mayo.
CHUCK NORRIS BURGER
Burger served between two toasted cheese sandwiches, topped with onion rings, jalapeños, pepper jack cheese, & BBQ sauce.
CODE BLEU BURGER
Topped with bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion & melted bleu cheese crumble.
REUBEN BURGER
Topped with corned beef, Swiss, kraut, 1000 island, and served on a pretzel bun.
MAC N CHEESE BURGER
Topped with grilled mac 'n' cheese & bacon.
BUILD YOUR OWN - 1/3 POUND BLACK ANGUS PATTY
Build your own burger starting with a 1/3 pound Black Angus patty.
BUILD YOUR OWN - GRILLED OR CRISPY CHICKEN
Build your own sandwich starting with grilled or crispy chicken.
Sandwiches + Wraps
BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAP
Crispy or smoked chicken with sautéed onion, lettuce, tomato, house-made ranch, Buffalo sauce & smoked bleu cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla and pressed on our panini grill.
BLACK BEAN WRAP
Black beans, fresh mushroom, garlic, guacamole, salsa & pepper jack wrapped in a flour tortilla and pressed on our panini grill.
TUSCAN CHICKEN WRAP
Tuscan chicken, lettuce, cheese, tomato, onion & house-made ranch wrapped in a flour tortilla and pressed on our panini grill.
MAC ATTACK WRAP
Our own house smoked BBQ pulled pork, with BBQ sauce and gooey mac 'n' cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla and pressed on our panini grill.
CORDON BLEU
Crispy or grilled chicken breast topped with smoked ham & creamy swiss cheese. Served as a panini-pressed wrap or on a toasted brioche bun.
SMOKED PORK SANDWICH
Our own house-smoked BBQ pulled pork served with a side of our house-made cole slaw.
PHILLY CHEESE STEAK
Stacked Philly beef or tender smoked chicken, roasted peppers & onions, topped with your choice of cheese. Served as a wrap or on a toasted hoagie roll with a side of au jus.
BLT
Crispy bacon, fresh lettuce & juicy tomato with mayonnaise served on white panini bread. Try with chipotle mayo! +0.50
Paninis
CUBANO
Tender shredded pork, smoked ham, Swiss, pickles & honey mustard on white panini bread.
PESTO
Fresh garlic basil pesto, shredded mozzarella & tomato slices on white panini bread. Add smoked, grilled, or crispy chicken. +2.00
PATTY MELT
Black Angus burger with cheddar, Swiss and fried onions served on marble rye.
CHICKEN MARMALADE
Grilled chicken, homemade onion marmalade, Swiss cheese, chipotle mayonnaise & bacon on white panini bread.
1873 ULTIMATE PORKER
Juicy BBQ smoked pork, bacon and ham, topped with Swiss & house sauce on white panini bread. Served with cole slaw.
REUBEN
Corned beef topped with Swiss, kraut & 1000 island on marble rye.
Friday Menu - Appetizers
1873 SWEET & SMOKY WAFFLE FRIES
Maple waffle fries topped with house-smoked pork and drizzled with honey mustard.
LOADED TATER TOTS
Crispy fried tater tots topped with bacon, melted cheddar jack cheese blend, green onion and sour cream.
FRIED PICKLES
Panko breaded pickle chips, deep fried & served with jalepeño ranch.
QUESADILLA
Flour tortilla stuffed w/ cheese blend & served w/salsa & sour cream on the side. Smoked chicken or pork. +3.00
CHICKEN TENDERS
Four breaded all white meat chicken tenders, deep fried and served with house-made ranch dressing and fries.
CHEESE CURDS
Squeaky white cheddar cheese curds, deep fried and served with our house-made ranch.
SAUSAGE STUFFED MUSHROOMS
Stuffed with house-made seasoned sausage and cream cheese blend, topped with mozzarella cheese and broiled until hot and bubbly.
BONE-IN WINGS
Six wings. Wings can be tossed half and half. Served with a side of house-made ranch or bleu cheese.
BONELESS WINGS
Eight boneless wings & seasoned fries. Tossed in one sauce and served with side of ranch or bleu cheese.
Fish Fry Dinners
TWO PIECE COD DINNER
Lightly battered & deep fried, served with tartar sauce and lemon.
THREE PIECE COD DINNER
Lightly battered & deep fried, served with tartar sauce and lemon.
BAKED COD DINNER
Two pieces of house seasoned cod baked to perfection. Served with drawn butter and lemon.
SHRIMP DINNER
Six original or coconut shrimp hand battered & deep fried, served with cocktail or piña colada sauce.
LAKE PERCH OR BLUE GILL DINNER
Lake perch (3) or blue gill (5) hand breaded & deep fried, and served with tartar sauce & lemon.
Fish and Chips
TWO PIECE COD BASKET
Fried cod served with tartar or malt vinegar and choice of fresh fried potato chips or fries.
SHRIMP BASKET
Six hand battered shrimp with cocktail sauce or six coconut shrimp with piña colada sauce served with choice of fresh fried potato chips or fries.
Ready to order? Kerbside pickup, delivery and dine-in are all available. 📞 +1 608-742-3270