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
Oysters Rockefeller 18

Spinach, cream, fontina, Gruyère, seasoned Parmesan.

Heirloom Tomato & Burrata 20

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

Ceviche 15

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

Crispy Cauliflower 13

Tossed in an orange-chili glaze with tuxedo sesame seeds.

Moroccan Carrots 12

Honey-Harissa glaze, spiced yogurt, halloumi.

Entrées
12 oz Prime Rib 52

Horseradish aioli, au jus demi-glace, baked potato.

Prime Rib Sandwich 29

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

Add a Lobster Tail to any dish 25
Wine
Avaline French Sauvignon Blanc – Glass 14

Expressive notes of lime and pink grapefruit balanced by soft rose petal aromas and a crisp finish. Organic.

Los Haroldos Estate Malbec – Glass 14

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

Cocktails
Boulevardier 15

Angel’s Envy bourbon, sweet vermouth, Campari.

Mezcal Old Fashioned 14

Ilegal Mezcal, orange bitters, demerara.

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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

Benvolio Pinot Grigio, Galactica Sauvignon Blanc, Thousand Lakes Chardonnay, Twenty Acres Red Blend.

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

Special sauce, cheese, pickles.

Potato Skins
9

Candied bacon, truffle-gruyere fondue, scallion.

1/4 Rack Ribs
10
Crudo of the day
10
House Potato Chips & Caramelized Onion Dip
8
BBQ Spiced Crispy Chickpeas
7
Deviled Eggs (2 pc)
8

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.

Sweet Potato Pierogi
14

Dumplings stuffed with sweet potato puree, whipped with sage butter and mascarpone and served over mustard cream with crispy kielbasa & sauerkraut

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).

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.

Fire on the reef Bucatini pasta
39

Shrimp & scallops over bucatini, tossed in a spicy arrabbiata with a touch of mascarpone.

Walleye Filet
33

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

Miso Glazed Salmon
35

6oz, oven roasted, garlic-sriracha-braised bok choy, Maitake mushroom

Fish 'n' Chips
24

Vodka battered cod, homemade tartar.

Jambalaya
28

Andouille and shrimp.

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.

Vegan Pasta
22

Seasonal Veggies (Ask server for details).

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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