Donkey Inn

Donkey Inn Located on S Plum Grove Road, Donkey Inn is a neighborhood bar and grill that offers traditional American food styles such as burgers, salads, wraps, and daily specials. The restaurant also serves breakfast all day, making it an ideal place for the whole family to enjoy. Whether you want to watch your favorite sports while sipping on appetizers and drinks or indulge in comfort food like BBQ ribs or soups of the day, Donkey Inn has got you covered.
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Dine in or carry out at Donkey Inn today!Your favorite neighborhood restaurant.Open at 11am Monday through Friday, 9am S...
10/19/2026

Dine in or carry out at Donkey Inn today!

Your favorite neighborhood restaurant.

Open at 11am Monday through Friday, 9am Saturday and Sunday.

View our full menu on our website at donkeyinnpalatine.com

We look forward to serving you!
Have a great day…😁

10/18/2026

Bears, b**rs & a little Sunday cheering! 🐻🏈🍻
Grab your crew and watch with us at noon! White Chicken Chili is calling… BEAR DOWN! 🧡💙

10/12/2026
10/11/2026

🐻🏈 Bear Down & Bloody Up!

The Bears kick off TODAY at 12 noon! Grab your crew and watch with us at Donkey Inn. We’ll handle the food and drinks—you handle the yelling at the TV! 😂

🍳 Breakfast & Bloody’s served ALL DAY
🥣 Sunday Special: White Chicken Chili

Come hungry, wear your Bears gear, and let’s make it a Sunday Funday! 🧡💙

10/09/2026

Let’s go…Game 5!!!🖤⚾️
Saturday, October 10th 7pm⏰

Watch it at Donkey Inn in Palatine.
923 S Plum Grove Rd📍

Saturday BBQ Specials:💥

Full Slab Ribs $23
Choice of side, baked beans, & cole slaw.

Half Slab Ribs & Coconut Shrimp $22
Choice of side, baked beans, & cole slaw.

Honey BBQ Chicken Entrée $16
Two chicken breast with bbq sauce topped with onion straws.
Choice of side, baked beans, & cole slaw.

Half Slab Ribs & BBQ Chicken Breast $22
Choice of side, baked beans, & cole slaw.

Wash it down with your favorite drink of choice. Try our NEW FALL COCKTAILS!!!🍸🍁

Ask your server about our delicious desserts.🍰

10/08/2026

C’mon White Sox, let’s finish it!🖤⚾️

Game starts at 7pm tonight.

Come eat, drink, and watch with us! 🍔🍺📺

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🐻🏈 Bears fans, bring the noise. Packers fans, we’ll let you in… just leave the cheeseheads at the door! 😉🧀Join us at Don...
10/08/2026

🐻🏈 Bears fans, bring the noise. Packers fans, we’ll let you in… just leave the cheeseheads at the door! 😉🧀

Join us at Donkey Inn for cold b**r, our White Chicken Chili Special, and a rivalry worth watching together! 🍺🌶️

📅 Sunday, October 11th
⏰ Kickoff at 12 noon
📍 923 S Plum Grove Rd, Palatine
🌐 donkeyinnpalatine.com

Tag your football crew—even that one Packers fan! Who’s taking the win? 👇🐻💙🧡

Thursday is Pot Roast Day at Donkey Inn!Mmmmm…it’s all so delicious.🤤 Soup of the Day is Beef Vegetable 🥣Cup $4 Bowl $6P...
10/08/2026

Thursday is Pot Roast Day at Donkey Inn!

Mmmmm…it’s all so delicious.🤤

Soup of the Day is Beef Vegetable 🥣
Cup $4 Bowl $6

Pot Roast Nachos $16
(just like regular but better)

Pot Roast Sandwich $16
Served with chips or your choice of side.

Pot Roast Dinner $18
Served with potatoes, carrots, & a warm biscuit.
Served all day while it lasts.

Donkey Inn is serving Sam Adam’s Octoberfest & our tasty Fall Cocktails are now here! Orange Creamsicle Martini pictured here. Like dessert in a glass.🍸

View our website for all the good stuff at Donkey Inn.
We look forward to seeing you!

Open Monday through Friday at 11am, Saturday & Sunday 9am.⏰

10/07/2026

Come watch the Sox with Rox at Donkey Inn today at 3pm!
🖤⚾️

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Wednesday and White Sox at Donkey Inn in Palatine!Game starts at 3pm. 🖤⚾️Wednesday’s Fall Special is our Stuffed Green P...
10/07/2026

Wednesday and White Sox at Donkey Inn in Palatine!
Game starts at 3pm. 🖤⚾️

Wednesday’s Fall Special is our Stuffed Green Peppers!
Two green peppers stuffed with seasoned ground beef and rice. Topped with marinara, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses. 🫑🫑

Try one of our half pound burgers made many ways!
Pizza burger, chili burger, Texas BBQ burger…now c’mon.🤤🍔

Donkey has pizza!🍕 And ice cold b**r!🍺

You might like to try one of our Fall Cocktails!
🍸🍁

Just come on over… check out our website ahead of time at donkeyinnpalatine.com

Open at 11am today! ⏰

See you soon! 🚗💨💨

10/07/2026

White Sox fan? 🖤⚾️

Watch GAME 3 at Donkey Inn in Palatine TODAY AT 3PM.⏰

Enjoy baseball and our Stuffed Green Peppers Special, ice cold b**r, or one of our Fall Cocktails, and good people…all in our decorated fall vibe.🍺🍁

We’re ready! Are you ready?

GO SOX!!! 🖤⚾️

View full menu on our website at donkeyinnpalatine.com

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Address

923 S Plum Grove Rd
Palatine, IL
60067

The S Plum Grove Road in Palatine is accessible by public transportation and driving. For those taking public transport, one can take the train to the Palatine Station, then walk towards the south on Plum Grove Road until they see a bar & grill and American restaurant on their left. Alternatively, one can take a bus to the intersection of N Hicks and W Euclid Avenues, then walk eastwards on W Euclid Avenue until they get to the S Plum Grove Road. The bar & grill and American restaurant will be to their right.

For those driving or parking, head towards S Plum Grove Road in Palatine using any GPS device or map service. Once at S Plum Grove Road, there are several parking spots available around the area for parked cars.

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 12am
Tuesday 11am - 12am
Wednesday 11am - 12am
Thursday 11am - 11pm
Friday 11am - 1am
Saturday 9am - 1am
Sunday 9am - 11pm

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Donkey Inn on S Plum Grove Road in Palatine is a neighborhood sports bar and grill that offers something for everyone. With a patio perfect for enjoying breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Donkey Inn is the ideal spot to catch up with friends and family while watching your favorite sports games. The menu features classic American dishes like burgers, salads, wraps, and daily specials that are sure to satisfy any appetite. Their Saturday Special of Full Slab BBQ Ribs with baked beans and cole slaw is finger-licking good! Donkey Inn also serves breakfast all day long, so you can enjoy a Bloody Mary on the patio while indulging in their Fresh Mozzarella Chicken Sandwich or Spicy Pulled Pork Chimichanga. And if you have a sweet tooth, be sure to try their newest addition - the Limoncello Cake - it's lemonilicious! Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a leisurely meal with friends and family, Donkey Inn has got you covered.