A Tradition Worth Reviving

Specials · Dinner · 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.

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Today’s Specials
Starters
Mussels 22

White wine, Calabrian chili, cream, fennel.

Watermelon Bruschetta 14

Watermelon, garlic parsley, lemon, red onion, crostini, balsamic, shaved parmesan.

Crudo 22

Hamachi, yuzu vinaigrette, pickled Fresno chilis, cilantro chimi, Calabrian chili breadcrumbs.

Wine
Cellars Coteaux du Giennois Sauvignon Blanc 14

French white wine from the upper Loire Valley. Sharing the same flinty, limestone-rich terroirs as Sancerre, it offers crisp citrus, bright stone fruit, and a refreshing, stony minerality. Crisp and refreshing with vibrant layers of grapefruit, lemon, and subtle herbaceous notes.

Villa Puccini Toscana IGT - Glass 13

Notes of toasted cedar, ground cloves, ripe red berries and a hint of chocolate on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied with fine, firm tannins.

Entrées
Prime Rib Sandwich 28

Shredded Prime Rib in jus, sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, arugula, horseradish aioli, “everything” brioche bun, fries.

Diver Scallops 38

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

Filet 52

8oz Filet mignon, celery root puree, red wine demi-glace.

Cioppino Fra Diavolo 42

Hearty, spicy, seafood stew in a rich tomato & wine-based broth, loaded with mussels, shrimp, lobster, calamari, walleye, thyme and fennel.

12oz Prime Rib 46

Horseradish aioli, au jus, baked potato.

Cocktails
Strawberry Fields 14

Rhubarb gin, strawberry shrub, lemon juice, fresh basil.

Mezcal Paper Plane 13

400 Conejos, amaro, Aperol & lemon juice.

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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
14

Crispy prosciutto, fried onion.

Crudo
22

Ask server for current selection.

Fried Calamari
19

with Lemon & pepper tempura, giardiniera aioli.

Hot Wings
16

Your choice of Hot BBQ with homemade ranch or Harissa Hot wings with yogurt dill cooling sauce.

Potato Skins
16

Candied bacon, truffle-gruyere fondue & scallion.

Wild Mushroom Pierogi New
14

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

Stuffed Mushrooms
13

Ricotta, gruyere, vodka sauce.

1/4 Rack Ribs
14

Soups & Salads

French Onion Soup
11

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, red onion, blue cheese crumbles and hardboiled egg.

Beets & Pistachio
16

Whipped blue and ricotta cheeses, pistachio pesto, frisée, citrus vinaigrette.

Kale Caesar
16

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

Salad Enhancements

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

All sandwiches served with french fries

Steak Sandwich​
22

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

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.

Tangy Fry Chickie
17

Chicken thigh, honey-sambal, pickles, house slaw.

Rib Sandwich
20

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.

Fish 'n' Chips
22

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.

Southwest Risotto
24

Arborio rice, medley of squash, peppers, onions, and queso fresco (Vegan without the cheese).

Pasta Primavera
24

Roasted tomatoes, yellow squash, zucchini, eggplant, pisto (Nut free pesto).
Add grilled chicken 7, Steak 14, Shrimp 12

12oz New York Steak
49

Baked potato, demi-glace.
Make it a Surf ‘n turf by adding 4oz Lobster tail...25

Steak Frites
38

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

Lamb Chops
46

Harissa marinade, whipped ricotta, harissa yogurt, chilled couscous salad, crispy chickpeas, pickled onions.

Roasted Half Chicken
28

Orange-chili glaze, smashed fingerlings.

Spring Salmon
34

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

SIDES
Mac N Cheese
12

A mixture of smoked gouda, cheddar and ricotta cheeses. Topped with garlic breadcrumbs.

Broccolini
10

Olive oil, lemon juice, chili flakes.

Brussels Sprouts
13

Bacon, parmesan, Lemon-brown sugar vinegarette.

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
Avacado
5
KIDS MENU
Chicken Tenders
10

Served with fries.

Fish and Chips
10
Mac & Cheese
8
Buttered Noodles
8
DESSERTS
Carrot Cake
12
Crème Brûlée
12
Apple Tart à la mode
13
Churro Cake à la mode
13
Gluten Free Key Lime Pie
12
Banana Bread Pudding à la mode
13
Dubai-Style Chocolate Pistachio Cake
14
Basque Cheesecake
13

Served with fresh berries and raspberry sauce

Vanilla Ice Cream
7

Served with fresh berries and raspberry sauce

Gelato
7

Spicy Mayan Chocolate, Mango, Churro

Kids Ice Cream
4

Spicy Mayan Chocolate, Mango, Churro

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