A Tradition Worth Reviving
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 the same spirit that made this restaurant a Chicago institution: quality ingredients, slow preparation, bold flavor, and a reverence for time-honored technique.
Happy Hour
Mon, Wed, & Thurs
4–5pm · 8–9pm
Fri-Sat
3–5pm · 9–10pm
cocktails, wine & beer
Wines by the Glass
8Mirabello Pinot Grigio Rose, Galactica Sauvignon Blanc, Pictor Chardonnay, Flaco Tempranillo, Udaca Red Blend.
Krombacher Pints
6Centenario Tequila Shots
5Centenario Silver Margaritas
8House Vodka or Gin Martinis
10Evan Williams Old Fashioned
10Bites & small plates
Burger Slider (2pc)
7Special sauce, cheese, pickles.
1/4 Rack Ribs
10Wings (3 pc)
7Choice of Harissa or BBQ, ranch, dill sauce.
Tuna Tartare Wonton (1 pc)
9Tuna, spicy mayo, whipped avocado, crispy wonton, sesame seed, cured egg yolk.
House Potato Chips & Caramelized Onion Dip
8BBQ Spiced Crispy Chickpeas
7Toasted Marcona Almonds
8Deviled Eggs (2 pc)
7Starters
Parker Rolls
5Honey-chive butter.
Deviled Eggs
14Crispy prosciutto, fried onion.
Crudo
22Ask server for current selection.
Fried Calamari
19with Lemon & pepper tempura, giardiniera aioli.
Hot Wings
16Your choice of Hot BBQ with homemade ranch or Harissa Hot wings with yogurt dill cooling sauce.
Potato Skins
16Candied bacon, truffle-gruyere fondue & scallion.
Stuffed Mushrooms
13Ricotta, gruyere, vodka sauce.
1/4 Rack Ribs
14Soups & Salads
French Onion Soup
11Au gratin.
Tomatillo Soup
Cup 7Bowl 12Pulled Chicken, jalapeño, tortilla strips, cilantro, sour cream.
Chef's Salad
16Mixed greens with cucumber, shaved carrots, cherry tomatoes, red onion, blue cheese crumbles and hardboiled egg.
Beets & Pistachio
16Whipped blue and ricotta cheeses, pistachio pesto, frisée, citrus vinaigrette.
Kale Caesar
16Tossed in our homemade dressing, with garlic breadcrumbs and topped with parmesan crisps.
Salad Enhancements
Fried/Grilled Chicken Breast
7Jumbo Fried Shrimp
104 oz Salmon
12Steak
14SANDWICHES
All sandwiches served with french fries
Steak Sandwich
22Prime Flat Iron cut, gruyere, arugula, piquillo peppers, grilled onions, horseradish aioli on ciabatta.
Gale Street Burger
198oz black angus beef patty with white cheddar, homemade pickles and our special sauce. Comes with fries. Add candied bacon $2.
Tangy Fry Chickie
17Chicken thigh, honey-sambal, pickles, house slaw.
Rib Sandwich
20Boneless ribs, pickled onions, BBQ sauce, pickles, brioche bun. Coleslaw on the side.
Veggie Sandwich
17Chef’s selection of seasonal vegetables, gruyere cheese, arugula, horseradish aioli on ciabatta
ENTREES
Chicago's Finest Ribs
Full Rack...30Half Rack...22Chicago’s finest, with our famous tangy Gale St sauce. Garnished with slaw.
Fish 'n' Chips
22Vodka battered cod, homemade tartar.
Walleye Filet
33Calabrian chili-butter, potato and caramelized onion puree. Sauteed spinach, fried leeks.
Jambalaya
28Andouille and shrimp.
Southwest Risotto
24Arborio rice, medley of squash, peppers, onions, and queso fresco (Vegan without the cheese).
Pasta Primavera
24Roasted tomatoes, yellow squash, zucchini, eggplant, pisto (Nut free pesto).
Add grilled chicken 7, Steak 14, Shrimp 12
12oz New York Steak
49Baked potato, demi-glace.
Make it a Surf ‘n turf by adding 4oz Lobster tail...25
Steak Frites
3810 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
46Harissa marinade, whipped ricotta, harissa yogurt, chilled couscous salad, crispy chickpeas, pickled onions.
Roasted Half Chicken
28Orange-chili glaze, smashed fingerlings.
Spring Salmon
346 oz pan Salmon, green pea puree, wild rice pilaf, preserved lemons, maitake mushrooms.
SIDES
Mac N Cheese
12A mixture of smoked gouda, cheddar and ricotta cheeses. Topped with garlic breadcrumbs.
Broccolini
10Olive oil, lemon juice, chili flakes.
Brussels Sprouts
13Bacon, parmesan, Lemon-brown sugar vinegarette.
Curly Fries
8Onion Rings
9Fries
7Shoestring, tossed in allium oil.
Potatoes Au Gratin
11Cheddar & gruyere.
Baked Potato
7Sautéed Spinach
7Avacado
5KIDS MENU
Chicken Tenders
10Served with fries.
