A Tradition Worth Reviving

Specials · Dinner · Lunch · Brunch · Wine · Happy Hour

Our menu pays homage to the dishes that built Gale Street Inn’s iconic reputation while gently refreshing them for today’s diners. Every plate is crafted with quality ingredients, slow preparation, bold flavor, and a reverence for time-honored technique.

Today’s Specials
Starters
Ceviche 15

White fish, shrimp, cucumber, mango, red onions, tomatoes, cilantro chimichurri, avocado, plantain chips.

Oysters Rockefeller 18

Spinach, cream, fontina, Gruyère, seasoned Parmesan.

Entrées
12 oz Prime Rib 52

Horseradish aioli, au jus, baked potato.

Prime Rib Sandwich 29

Shredded prime rib in jus, sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, arugula, horseradish aioli, brioche bun, fries.

Roasted Half Chicken 29

Autumnal root veggie mix of carrots, parsnip, celery root, potatoes and fennel, chicken au jus.

Wine
Avaline French Sauvignon Blanc – Glass 14

Zesty and bright, citrusy with a floral lift. Expressive notes of lime and pink grapefruit balanced by soft rose petal aromas and a crisp finish. Organic.

Los Haroldos State Malbec – Glass 14

The palate has elegant tannins and subtle acidity that all underpin the brambly fruit, sweet smoke and hint of meatiness.

Cocktails
Naked On a Plane... 16

Angel’s Envy, Yellow Chartreuse, Aperol, Lemon Juice.

Mezcal Margarita 12

400 Conejos mezcal, hibiscus, St-Germain, cucumber, Tajín • Mocktail 8

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Happy Hour

Mon, Wed, & Thurs
4–5pm · 8–9pm
Fri-Sat
3–5pm · 9–10pm

Drinks
cocktails, wine & beer
Wines by the Glass
8

Mirabello Pinot Grigio Rose, Galactica Sauvignon Blanc, Pictor Chardonnay, Flaco Tempranillo, Udaca Red Blend.

Krombacher Pints
6
Centenario Tequila Shots
5
Centenario Silver Margaritas
8
House Vodka or Gin Martinis
10
Evan Williams Old Fashioned
10
Bites
Bites & small plates
Burger Slider (2pc)
7

Special sauce, cheese, pickles.

1/4 Rack Ribs
10
Wings (3 pc)
7

Choice of Harissa or BBQ, ranch, dill sauce.

Tuna Tartare Wonton (1 pc)
9

Tuna, spicy mayo, whipped avocado, crispy wonton, sesame seed, cured egg yolk.

House Potato Chips & Caramelized Onion Dip
8
BBQ Spiced Crispy Chickpeas
7
Toasted Marcona Almonds
8
Deviled Eggs (2 pc)
7

Starters

Parker Rolls
5

Honey-chive butter.

Deviled Eggs
16

Crispy prosciutto, fried onion.

Fried Calamari
19

with Lemon & pepper tempura, giardiniera aioli.

Potato Skins
16

Candied bacon, truffle-gruyere fondue & scallion.

Stuffed Mushrooms
14

Ricotta, gruyere, vodka sauce.

Wild Mushroom Pierogi
14

Maitake, cremini & button mushroom ricotta filling. Braised leek cream sauce, leek and red onion kraut, crispy maitake

1/4 Rack Ribs
14

Soups & Salads

French Onion Soup
12

Au gratin.

Tomatillo Soup
Cup 7Bowl 12

Pulled Chicken, jalapeño, tortilla strips, cilantro, sour cream.

Chef's Salad
16

Mixed greens with cucumber, shaved carrots, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, blue cheese crumbles and hardboiled egg.

Kale Caesar
16

Tossed in our homemade dressing, with garlic breadcrumbs and topped with parmesan crisps.

Harvest Crunch Salad
15

Chilled roasted sweet potatoes, apples, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, avocado, feta cheese, crispy leeks, maple-mustard vinaigrette. (GF without the crispy leeks).

Heirloom Tomato & Burrata
20

Marinated tomato, arugula, burrata, honey, Parmesan crostini. (GF without the crostini).

Salad Enhancements

Fried/Grilled Chicken Breast
7
Jumbo Fried Shrimp
10
4 oz Salmon
12
Steak
14
SANDWICHES

All sandwiches served with french fries

Gale Street Burger
19

8oz black angus beef patty with white cheddar, homemade pickles and our special sauce. Comes with fries. Add candied bacon $2.

Steak Sandwich​
22

Prime Flat Iron cut, gruyere, arugula, piquillo peppers, grilled onions, horseradish aioli on ciabatta.

Rib Sandwich
21

Boneless ribs, pickled onions, BBQ sauce, pickles, brioche bun. Coleslaw on the side.

Veggie Sandwich
17

Chef’s selection of seasonal vegetables, gruyere cheese, arugula, horseradish aioli on ciabatta.

ENTREES
Chicago's Finest Ribs
Full Rack...30Half Rack...22

Chicago’s finest, with our famous tangy Gale St sauce. Garnished with slaw. Add jumbo fried shrimp for 10 or Jambalaya for 13.

Fish 'n' Chips
24

Vodka battered cod, homemade tartar.

Walleye Filet
33

Calabrian chili-butter, potato and caramelized onion puree. Sauteed spinach, fried leeks.

Jambalaya
28

Andouille and shrimp.

Risotto
24

Sweet corn risotto, smoked Spanish chorizo, honey-lemon relish, chili oil, yuzu (Vegan option available).

12oz New York Steak
49

Baked potato, demi-glace.
Make it a Surf ‘n turf by adding 4oz Lobster tail...25 or two diver scallops for 20.

Steak Frites
39

10 oz Hanger grilled to perfection. Served over red wine reduction and topped with a cilantro chimichurri. Served with shoestring fries.
Make it a Surf ‘n turf by adding 4oz Lobster tail...25 or two diver scallops for 20.

Roasted Half Chicken
28

Orange-chili glaze, smashed fingerlings.

Salmon
34

6 oz pan Salmon, green pea puree, wild rice pilaf, preserved lemons, maitake mushrooms.

Diver Scallops
38

Sweet corn risotto, smoked Spanish chorizo, honey-lemon relish, chili oil, yuzu.

SIDES
Mac N Cheese
12

Smoked gouda, smoked cheddar, raclette, garlic breadcrumbs.

Broccolini
10

Olive oil, lemon juice, chili flakes.

Brussels Sprouts
13

Bacon, parmesan, Lemon-brown sugar vinaigrette.

Curly Fries
8
Onion Rings
9
Fries
7

Shoestring, tossed in allium oil.

Potatoes Au Gratin
11

Cheddar & gruyere.

Baked Potato
7
Sautéed Spinach
7
Avocado
5
KIDS MENU
Chicken Tenders
10

Served with fries.

Fish and Chips
10
Mac & Cheese
8
Buttered Noodles
8
DESSERTS
Flourless Chocolate Cake (GF)
13
Carrot Cake
12
Churro Cake à la mode
13
Gluten Free Key Lime Pie
12
Dubai-Style Chocolate Pistachio Cake
14
Basque Cheesecake
13

Served with fresh berries and raspberry sauce

Ice Cream
7

Coconut-Pineapple, Vanilla, Strawberry

Kids' Ice Cream
4
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