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

Starting Monday, April 20
Mon-Thurs
4–5pm · 8–9pm
Fri-Sat
3–5pm · 9–10pm

Drinks

cocktails, wine & beer

Wines by the Glass

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

Krombacher Pints

Centenario Tequila Shots

Centenario Silver Margaritas

House Vodka or Gin Martinis

Even Williams Old Fashioned

Bites

Bites & small plates

Burger Slider (2pc)

Special sauce, cheese, pickles.

Wings (3 pc)

Choice of Harissa or BBQ, ranch, dill sauce.

Tuna Tartare Wonton (1 pc)

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

House Potato Chips & Caramelized Onion Dip

BBQ Spiced Crispy Chickpeas

Toasted Marcona Almonds

Deviled Eggs (2 pc)

Starters

Crudo

Ask server for current selection.

Parker Rolls

Honey-chive butter.

Fried Calamari

with Lemon & pepper tempura, giardiniera aioli.

Hot Wings

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

Potato Skins

Candied bacon, truffle-gruyere fondue & scallion.

Short Rib Pierogi

Bechamel, sweet red sauerkraut, gremolata.

Stuffed Mushrooms

Ricotta, gruyere, vodka sauce.

1/4 Rack Ribs

Soups & Salads

French Onion Soup

Au gratin.

Tomatillo Soup

Cup 7Bowl 12

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

Chef's Salad

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

Beets & Pistachio

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

Kale Caesar

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

Salad Enhancements

Grilled Chicken

Jumbo Fried Shrimp

4 oz Salmon

Steak

SANDWICHES

Gale Street Burger

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

Tangy Fry Chickie

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

Steak Sandwich

Prime Flat Iron cut, gruyere, arugula, piquillo peppers, grilled onions, 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.

Walleye Filet

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

Blackened Pork Chop

Apple chutney, charred fennel, sweet potato puree.

Jambalaya

Andouille, chicken, shrimp.

Fish 'n' Chips

Vodka battered cod, homemade tartar.

Southwest Risotto

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

Steak Frites

10 oz Hanger grilled to perfection. Served over red wine reduction and topped with a cilantro chimichurri. Served with shoestring fries.

Lamb Chops

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

12oz New York Steak

Baked potato, demi-glace.

Spring Salmon

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

Roasted Half Chicken

Orange-chili glaze, smashed fingerlings.

Braised Short Rib

Roasted in cola and brandy over gruyere & parmesan polenta with oven roasted carrots.

SIDES

Mac N Cheese

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