AERO Ale House Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to AERO Ale House, located in Loves Park, IL, where good vibes and delectable dishes meet craft beverages in a cozy setting. This new local gem offers a diverse menu that celebrates hearty proteins and homemade sides, ensuring every visit is memorable.
Highlights include:
- Protein Variety: Choose from shrimp, marinated flank steak, or smoked bacon to elevate your meal.
- Unique Dishes: Try crowd favorites like the fried pickle burger and blueberry smash burger, each paired with crispy fries.
- Refreshing Drinks: Enjoy a well-curated selection of craft beers and cocktails, perfect for pairing with your meal.
With attentive service and a laid-back atmosphere, AERO Ale House is not just a place to eat but an experience to be savored. Come for the food, stay for the ambiance!
Tacos & Bowls
Taco & Bowl - Sesame
grilled salmon, citrus slaw, grilled avocado, sesame dressing and seed - pick corn or flour tortilla or lettuce wrap - make it a bowl with cilantro lime rice
Taco & Bowl - Bang Bang Shrimp
fried shrimp, red slaw, bang bang sauce, *pico - pick corn or flour tortilla or lettuce wrap - make it a bowl with cilantro lime rice
Taco & Bowl - Veggie
black beans, red onion, avocado, queso fresco, jalapeno aioli - pick corn or flour tortilla or lettuce wrap - make it a bowl with cilantro lime rice
Taco & Bowl - Baja Fried
fried cod, aero slaw, roasted red pepper, poblano lime cream, sriracha garnish
Taco & Bowl - Baja Sauteed
sauteed cod, aero slaw, roasted red pepper, poblano lime cream, sriracha garnish
Taco & Bowl - Cajun
cajun shrimp, guacamole, red slaw, chipotle aioli, lemon, sriracha garnish - pick corn or flour tortilla or lettuce wrap - make it a bowl with cilantro lime rice
Taco & Bowl - Carne Asada
marinated and grilled flank steak, red onion, queso fresco, cilantro, pico, chipotle aioli
Taco & Bowl - Mexicali Chicken
spiced chicken, romaine, shredded monterey & jack, *pico, queso fresco, chipotle aioli - pick corn or flour tortilla or lettuce wrap - make it a bowl with cilantro lime rice
Cod Dinner
2 pieces of beer battered fried cod, AERO slaw, tartar sauce, served with AERO chips or fries
Friday Fish
Kids
Kids Grilled Cheese
Grilled cheese served with AERO fries
Kids Burger
Single smash burger served with AERO fries
Kids Crispy Chicken Tenders
1 crispy tenders with ranch served with AERO fries
Kids Classic Mac
monterey, jack, swiss, parmesan cheese blend served with AERO fries
Add Citrus Slaw (Oil)
Add AERO Slaw (Mayo)
Add Pico
Add Red Slaw (Oil&Lime)
Homemade
Sauce
Add Spicy Peach Sauce
Add Buffalo Sauce
Add Dynamite Sauce
Add Bang Bang Sauce
Add Sesame Sauce
Add Tarter
Add Tangy Beer Sauce
Add Mayo
Add Whiskey BBQ Sauce
Add Chipotle BBQ Sauce
Add Sour Cream
Add Gravy
Cobb Salad
Mixed greens, tomato, smoked bacon, avacado, hardboiled egg, cucumber, red onion, bleu cheese crumbles, dijon red wine vinaigrette
Side Salad
Mixed greens, shredded monterey & jack, red onion, cherry tomato, cucumber
Caesar Salad
Romaine, parmesan, cherry tomato, caesar dressing
Salads
Summer Features
Hot Honey Blueberry Brie Grilled Cheese
fresh blueberry compote with melty brie cheese and a homemade hot honey sauce on toasted brioche bread served with chips or fries
Pimento Dip
homemade pimento cheese dip served with carrot, celery and toasted crostini
BLT Pasta Salad
bow tie pasta with crisp romaine, sweet cherry tomatoes and applewood double smoked bacon lightly tossed ranch
Tropical Burger
single smash patty with homemade guacamole and mango salsa on a brioche bun served with chips or fries
Mama’s Chicken Salad Wrap
Homemade chicken salad with dried cranberries and pecans, spring mix, tomato, red onion, swiss cheese, dynamite sauce in a sundried tomato wrap. Comes with chips or fries
Parmesan Zucchini Chips
fresh zucchini chips tossed and fried in a spiced parmesan breading served with homemade ranch and jalapeno aioli
Coconut Craze Pulled Pork
honey bbq pulled pork, topped with homemade coconut coleslaw on a brioche bun served with chips or fries
Greek Pita
seasoned chicken topped with fresh cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, red onions, kalamata olives, fresh mint and feta cheese served in a warm pita with chips or fries
Strawberry-Schetta
toasted crostini topped with whipped feta, honey balsamic roasted strawberries and a honey drizzle
Peach And Burrata Crostini
grilled peaches, prosciutto, sweet cherry tomatoes and burrata cheese served on a bed of baby arugula and spinach tossed in a homemade peach dressing
The Trashy Burger
single smash beef, american, AERO slaw, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, mayo, yellow mustard, brioche bun served with AERO chips or fries
The Mac Sandwich - Grilled
grilled chicken, classic mac, buffalo sauce, brioche bun - served with AERO chips and fries
Smoked Brisket Sandwich
smoked brisket, AERO Slaw, pickles, chipotle aioli, whiskey bbq, brioche bun served with AERO chips or fries
Swimmer - Sauteed
sauteed cod, cheddar, lettuce, red onion, pickle, tarter, brioche bun served with AERO chips or fries
Swimmer - Fried
fried cod, cheddar, lettuce, red onion, pickle, tarter, brioche bun served with AERO chips or fries
Blueberry Smash Burger
single smash beef, smoked bacon, goat cheese, arugula, red onion, blueberry compote, potato roll served with AERO chips or fries
Clucker - Fried
fried chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, brioche bun served with AERO chips or fries
Sweet Fried Chicken Sandwich
crispy chicken, smoked bacon, swiss, citrus slaw, maple aioli, brioche bun - served with AERO chips and fries
The Mac Sandwich - Fried
fried chicken, classic mac, buffalo sauce, brioche bun - served with AERO chips and fries
Grazer
single smash beef, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, potato bun served with AERO chips or fries
Chimichurri Steak Wrap
Grilled flank steak, bleu cheese dressing, chimichurri sauce, spring mix, shredded cheesed, and pico in a tomato basil tortilla
Clucker - Grilled
grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, brioche bun served with AERO chips or fries
Fried Pickle Burger
single smash beef, smoked bacon, aged cheddar, fried pickles, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cajun ranch, potato roll served with AERO chips or fries
Jalapeno Bacon-Jam Burger
Single smash beef, cheddar, bacon, jalapeno bacon jam, fried jalapeno chips on a brioche bun
Patty Melt
single smash beef, aged cheddar, american, beer soaked yellow onions, smoked bacon aioli, marbled rye served with AERO chips or fries
Sandwiches
Apps
Fried Pickles
Hand breaded, fried pickles served with ranch
Disco Fries - Brisket
AERO fries, cheesy bechemal sauce, gravy, double fried egg
Nachos - Chicken
AERO potato chips, roasted red peppers, *pico, beer cheese, shredded jack & cheddar, and chipotle aioli
Potstickers
Pork, roasted red peppers, sauteed red onion, sesame dressing, white and black sesame seeds
Mexicali Chicken Quesadilla
Mexicali Chicken, Monterey jack cheese, red diced peppers, flour tortilla
Buffalo Chicken Spring Rolls
Buffalo chicken, carrot, celery, shredded jack & cheddar, bleu cheese crumble topping with bleu cheese or ranch dressing
Nachos - Brisket
AERO potato chips, roasted red peppers, *pico, beer cheese, shredded jack & cheddar, and chipotle aioli
Disco Fries - No Meat
AERO fries, cheesy bechemal sauce, gravy, double fried egg
Bang Bang Broccoli Bites
Flash fried broccoli, bang bang sauce
Beer Pretzel
3 pretzel sticks served with beer cheese and honey chive aioli
Buffalo Shrimp
Fried shrimp in buffalo sauce, bleu cheese crumble, ranch
Disco Fries - Chicken
AERO fries, cheesy bechemal sauce, gravy, double fried egg
Cheese Curds
Hand breaded, fried Cheese Curds served with Ranch and Chipotle Ailoli
Nachos - No Meat
AERO potato chips, roasted red peppers, *pico, beer cheese, shredded jack & cheddar, and chipotle aioli
Add Maple Aioli
Add Honey Chive Aioli
Add Smoked Bacon Aioli
Add Chipotle Aioli
Add Jalapeno Aioli
Aioli
Sides
AERO Fries
AERO Chips
Corn Tortillas (3)
Flour Tortillas (3)
Side Of Cilantro Lime Rice
AERO Slaw
Crispy Chicken Tenders
3 crispy chicken tenders served with AERO fries and ranch
Wings Traditional
10 bone in wings tossed in (choose one) buffalo, chipotle bbq, bang bang or tangy beer sauce, served with carrots and celery, ranch or bleu cheese dressing
Wings Boneless
10 boneless wings tossed in (choose one) buffalo, chipotle bbq, bang bang or tangy beer sauce, served with carrots and celery, ranch or bleu cheese
Chicken
Dessert
Turtle Cheesecake
Dessert by CheeseKake Ko.
Cookie Dough Cheesecake
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Blueberry Crisp Cheesecake
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Dulce De Leche Brownie Cheesecake
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Zebra Cake Cheesecake
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Cupcake Flight
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Lemon Cake Raspberry Cheesecake
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Red Velvet Cookies And Cream Cheesecake
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German Chocolate Cheesecake
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Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake
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Lemon Cake Cheesecake
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Cherry Almond Swirl Cheesecake
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Buffalo Mac & Cheese
buffalo chicken, four cheese blend, spiced breadcrumbs, bleu cheese crumble, with carrot, celery & chive garnish
Munchie Mac & Cheese
spiced chicken, smoked bacon, four cheese blend, black pepper parmesan, herbed breadcrumbs
Classic Mac & Cheese - Half
Monterey, jack, swiss, parmesan cheese blend, herbed breadcrumbs
Classic Mac & Cheese - Whole
Monterey, jack, swiss, parmesan cheese blend, herbed breadcrumbs