Restaurants

Restaurant Menus

• Lavu Culinary Kiosk - Carryout Menu

  Lavu, our culinary kiosk on the ground floor of the City Center Campus, is open for carryout orders Monday through Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., serving items such as:

  • Paninis
  • Salads 
  • Soups
  • Bakery goods 
  • And more!

• Saveur Menu

  To Order Carryout or Make a Reservation: 

  • Please call (815) 280-1200.
  • Open Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

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  Menu

  Saveur Spring 

  Complimentary Breads and Baked Goods  (Served with a daily offering of flavored butter, spreads, dips, and toppings)

  Robata Charcoal Grill

  Hot

  Grilled Scallop| Yuzu-Kosho Vinaigrette (serve on scallop shell) $4.

  Tsukune: Japanese Chicken Meatball| Ramen Egg| Yakitori Tare Dipping Sauce.    $5

  Ama-Koji Cured Salmon| Miso-Orange Vinaigrette| Charred White Endive Black Sesame. $5

  Cold 

  Chilled, Marinated Tuna| Tomato| Basil| Soy-Wasabi Vinaigrette. $5

  “Poke” Salt Roasted Beets| Macadamia| Tamari| Agave| Ginger| Scallion| Shaved Radish| Nori Furikake| Spicy Mayo. $5 (Vegan)

  Soup

  Meyer Lemon & Asparagus| Charred Asparagus| Oyster Mushrooms| Dill| Parmesan-Biscuit Crumble. $3

  Creamy Cauliflower| Smoked Gouda| Shaved Apple & Fennel| Charcoal Grilled Croutons| Fennel Oil. $3

  Salads for Spring

  White Belgian Endive| Balsamic Roasted Grapes| Whipped Honey Goat Cheese| Candied Walnuts| Pickled Orange| White Balsamic-Orange & Pink Peppercorn Vinaigrette| Sour dough Croutons. $6

  Spring Greens| Watercress| Hazelnuts| Grapefruit| Celery Hearts| Prosciutto| Honey-Yuzu & Thyme Vinaigrette| Shaved Parmesan. $6

  Sandwiches (Fries)

  The Biscuit: Crispy, Creole Style Pork| Smoked Cheddar| Caramelized Apple Compote Bacon| Scratch Made Buttermilk Biscuit. $10

  Korean Gochujang “Sloppy Joe” | Kim Chi| Sesame| Grilled Scallions| Whole Milk Mozzarella| Soft Brioche| Spicy Mayo| Furikake Seasoned Fries. $10

  Pasta 

  Agnolotti: Hand Rolled Semolina Pasta stuffed with Citrus Ricotta| Asparagus-Spinach Puree| Herb Tomat0| Watercress| Brown Butter| Shaved Parmesan. $12

  “Shrooms”: Goat Cheese Stuffed Pappardelle| Maitake Mushroom| Beech Mushroom Tempura| Mushroom-Sherry Velouté| Parmesan Mousse| Parmesan-Pistachio Crumble| Herbaceous Oil. 

  Entrees

  Crispy Chicken Confit| Spring Greens Velouté| Celery Root & Potato Puree| Pan Roasted Celery Root| Honey Charred Shallots $13

  Pan-Seared Walleye Pike| Sunchoke and Truffle Puree| Petite Spring Vegetables| Red Wine Butter Sauce. $14

  Citrus Cured Pork Rack| Pork Stuffed Napa Cabbage| Fennel Puree| Potato au Gratin| Perigourdine Sauce with Black Truffle and Foie Gras. $15

  Please ask your Service Staff for Todays Dessert Menu

   

• Thrive Menu

  To Order Carryout or Make a Reservation: 

  • Please call (815) 280-1201.
  • Open Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
  • Open Thursdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m. 

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  Wednesday Lunch Menu

  Small Plates

   

  Battered Delicata Squash

  Vanilla date puree/puffed rice and seed crunch

  Smoked yogurt mint sauce/herb salad

  6         GF/V

   

  Spinach and Artichoke Crepe

  Plum tomato compote/parmesan gratin

  Basil oil/artichoke salad

  7         V

   

  Ancient Grain and Vegetable Salad

  Roasted sweet potatoes/cauliflower/curry/feta

  Farro/quinoa/golden raisin puree/pistachio

  Middle eastern green goddess dressing/fried lentils

  7         V

   

  Stuffed Flatbread

  Three cheese/herb and garlic olive oil/parmesan

  Arugula salad

  6         V

   

  Stuffed Pork Osso Buco

  Heirloom cheese polenta/whey truffle emulsion

  Italian salsa verde/arugula salad

  7         GF

   

  House Made Petite Charcuterie Plate

  Honey truffle ricotta/hazelnuts/seeded lavosh

  Assorted terrine and meats

  Dried fruit mostarda/fermented vegetables

  7

   

  Potato Cauliflower Soup

  Potato/cauliflower/sage/brown butter/lemon

  Aerated cheese

  5         GF/V

   

  Romaine and Shaved Vegetable Salad

  Honey fromage blanc/candied pistachios

  Honey calamansi pink peppercorn dressing

  5         GF/V

   

  Entrees

   

  Smash Burger

  Brioche bun/onion and green chili relish

  Shredded romaine/cheddar/bacon parmesan spread

  House-cut fries/homemade ketchup

  12

   

  Corn Flake Crusted Fried Chicken Sandwich

  Sweet pickles/ranch spread/shredded romaine

  Creamy fermented vegetable slaw

  House cut potato chips with dill pickle seasoning

  11

   

  Giardiniera Pizza

  House made giardiniera/fresh mozzarella

  San Marzano tomato sauce/garlic cream/basil

  12       V

   

  Meatball Calzone

  Marinated red peppers/shredded mozzarella

  San Marzano tomato sauce/ricotta/basil

  Herb and garlic olive oil

  12       

   

  Pasta del Giorno

  Thrive pasta of the day. Offering extruded or

  Handmade pasta specialties.

  12

   

  Sauteed Spiced Salmon

  Smoked salmon and asparagus ravioli

  Sauteed asparagus and cucumber/lemon vin blanc

  Lacto-fermented red beet coulis

  13

   

  Breaded Chicken Milanese

  Romaine and arugula salad/sun-dried cherry tomatoes

  Smoked chicken risotto/chicken jus piquant

  12     
   

  Prix Fixe Dinner Options $19

  2 small plates, 1 entrée

  1 small plate, 1 entrée, 1 dessert

   

  Thursday Dinner Menu

  Small Plates

  

  Battered Delicata Squash

  Vanilla date puree/puffed rice and seed crunch

  Smoked yogurt mint sauce/herb salad

  6         Gluten free/Vegetarian

   

  Spinach and Artichoke Crepe

  Plum tomato compote/parmesan gratin

  Basil oil/artichoke salad

  7         Vegetarian

   

  Ancient Grain and Vegetable Salad

  Roasted sweet potatoes/cauliflower/curry/feta

  Farro/quinoa/golden raisin puree/pistachio

  Middle eastern green goddess dressing/fried lentils

  7         Vegetarian

   

  Stuffed Flatbread

  Three cheese/herb and garlic olive oil/parmesan

  Arugula salad

  6         Vegetarian

   

  Stuffed Pork Osso Buco

  Heirloom cheese polenta/whey truffle emulsion

  Italian salsa verde/arugula salad

  7         Gluten free

   

  House Made Petite Charcuterie Plate

  Honey truffle ricotta/hazelnuts/seeded lavosh

  Assorted terrine and meats

  Dried fruit mostarda/fermented vegetables

  7

   

  Potato Cauliflower Soup

  Potato/cauliflower/sage/brown butter/lemon

  Aerated cheese

  5         Gluten free/Vegetarian

   

  Romaine and Shaved Vegetable Salad

  Honey fromage blanc/candied pistachios

  Honey calamansi pink peppercorn dressing

  5         Gluten free/Vegetarian

   

  Entrees

   

  Giardiniera Pizza

  House made giardiniera/fresh mozzarella

  San Marzano tomato sauce/garlic cream/basil

  12       Vegetarian

   

  Meatball Calzone

  Marinated red peppers/shredded mozzarella

  San Marzano tomato sauce/ricotta/basil

  Herb and garlic olive oil

  13       

   

  Pasta del Giorno

  Thrive pasta of the day. Offering extruded or

  Handmade pasta specialties.

  16

   

  Sauteed Spiced Salmon

  Smoked salmon and asparagus ravioli

  Sauteed asparagus and cucumber/lemon vin blanc

  Lacto-fermented red beet coulis

  19

   

  Breaded Chicken Milanese

  Romaine and arugula salad/sun-dried cherry Tomatoes/smoked chicken risotto/chicken jus piquant

  16       

   

  Grilled Bavette Steak

  Truffle and smoked shaved beef tagliatelle

  Truffle and smoked shaved beef fettuccini

  Asparagus/parmesan/balsamic garlic jus

  26

  Prix Fixe Dinner Options and Prices

  2 small plates, 1 entrée, 1 dessert  

  Pizza and Calzone $24

  Chicken and Pasta Del Giorno $27, 

  Salmon $30

  Bavette Steak $34 

About our Restaurants

Please note that JJC's student restaurants are only open on select days during the fall and spring semesters.

• Saveur

  Fall & Spring Hours

  Tuesdays and Thursdays
  11a.m. to 12:45p.m.

  Reservations are suggested and encouraged. Please call (815) 280-1200.

  Summer Hours

  Closed

  More About Saveur

  One of two restaurants run by the students in the Culinary Arts Program, Saveur features a journey of tastes and textures through contemporary American and International cuisine all prepared from scratch by our talented culinary students.

  Saveur is a full-service restaurant, providing table service with a friendly atmosphere. The restaurant will be open at the City Center Campus located at 235 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL on the second floor. All proceeds go directly to the Culinary Arts Department. 

• Thrive

  Fall & Spring Hours

  Wednesdays 
  11a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
  
  Thursdays
  6 to 7:30 p.m.

  Reservations are suggested and encouraged. Please call (815) 280-1201.

  Summer Hours

  Closed

   

  More About Thrive

  The focus of Thrive is to craft elegant and imaginative cuisine, showcasing fresh ingredients. All pastas are produced in house, as well as cheeses, breads and more to create a menu both classic and approachable that is simple yet flavorful. Thrive is also run by the students in the Culinary Arts Department.

  Thrive Restaurant is located on the first floor of the City Center Campus, facing Chicago Street. 

• Lavu Culinary Cafe (kiosk)

  Monday through Thursday
  9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

  Lavu Culinary Cafe, located on the main floor of the lobby next to Thrive Restaurant, is available for carryout featuring coffee, breakfast items, sandwiches, soups and desserts.