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 quality ingredients, slow preparation, bold flavor, and a reverence for time-honored technique.
Today’s Specials
Starters
White fish, shrimp, cucumber, mango, red onions, tomatoes, cilantro chimichurri, avocado, plantain chips.
Spinach, cream, fontina, Gruyère, seasoned Parmesan.
Entrées
Horseradish aioli, au jus, baked potato.
Shredded prime rib in jus, sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, arugula, horseradish aioli, brioche bun, fries.
Autumnal root veggie mix of carrots, parsnip, celery root, potatoes and fennel, chicken au jus.
Wine
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.
The palate has elegant tannins and subtle acidity that all underpin the brambly fruit, sweet smoke and hint of meatiness.
Cocktails
Angel’s Envy, Yellow Chartreuse, Aperol, Lemon Juice.
400 Conejos mezcal, hibiscus, St-Germain, cucumber, Tajín • Mocktail 8
Bring Gale Street to Your Next Event
Office lunches, private parties, and celebrations — we cater it all.
View Catering Menu →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
16Crispy prosciutto, fried onion.
Fried Calamari
19with Lemon & pepper tempura, giardiniera aioli.
Potato Skins
16Candied bacon, truffle-gruyere fondue & scallion.
Stuffed Mushrooms
14Ricotta, gruyere, vodka sauce.
Wild Mushroom Pierogi
14Maitake, cremini & button mushroom ricotta filling. Braised leek cream sauce, leek and red onion kraut, crispy maitake
1/4 Rack Ribs
14Soups & Salads
French Onion Soup
12Au gratin.
Tomatillo Soup
Cup 7Bowl 12Pulled Chicken, jalapeño, tortilla strips, cilantro, sour cream.
Chef's Salad
16Mixed greens with cucumber, shaved carrots, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, blue cheese crumbles and hardboiled egg.
Kale Caesar
16Tossed in our homemade dressing, with garlic breadcrumbs and topped with parmesan crisps.
Harvest Crunch Salad
15Chilled roasted sweet potatoes, apples, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, avocado, feta cheese, crispy leeks, maple-mustard vinaigrette. (GF without the crispy leeks).
Heirloom Tomato & Burrata
20Marinated tomato, arugula, burrata, honey, Parmesan crostini. (GF without the crostini).
Salad Enhancements
Fried/Grilled Chicken Breast
7Jumbo Fried Shrimp
104 oz Salmon
12Steak
14SANDWICHES
All sandwiches served with french fries
Gale Street Burger
198oz black angus beef patty with white cheddar, homemade pickles and our special sauce. Comes with fries. Add candied bacon $2.
Steak Sandwich
22Prime Flat Iron cut, gruyere, arugula, piquillo peppers, grilled onions, horseradish aioli on ciabatta.
Rib Sandwich
21Boneless 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. Add jumbo fried shrimp for 10 or Jambalaya for 13.
Fish 'n' Chips
24Vodka battered cod, homemade tartar.
Walleye Filet
33Calabrian chili-butter, potato and caramelized onion puree. Sauteed spinach, fried leeks.
Jambalaya
28Andouille and shrimp.
Risotto
24Sweet corn risotto, smoked Spanish chorizo, honey-lemon relish, chili oil, yuzu (Vegan option available).
12oz New York Steak
49Baked potato, demi-glace.
Make it a Surf ‘n turf by adding 4oz Lobster tail...25 or two diver scallops for 20.
Steak Frites
3910 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
28Orange-chili glaze, smashed fingerlings.
Salmon
346 oz pan Salmon, green pea puree, wild rice pilaf, preserved lemons, maitake mushrooms.
Diver Scallops
38Sweet corn risotto, smoked Spanish chorizo, honey-lemon relish, chili oil, yuzu.
SIDES
Mac N Cheese
12Smoked gouda, smoked cheddar, raclette, garlic breadcrumbs.
Broccolini
10Olive oil, lemon juice, chili flakes.
Brussels Sprouts
13Bacon, parmesan, Lemon-brown sugar vinaigrette.
Curly Fries
8Onion Rings
9Fries
7Shoestring, tossed in allium oil.
Potatoes Au Gratin
11Cheddar & gruyere.
Baked Potato
7Sautéed Spinach
7Avocado
5KIDS MENU
Chicken Tenders
10Served with fries.
Fish and Chips
10Mac & Cheese
8Buttered Noodles
8DESSERTS
Flourless Chocolate Cake (GF)
13Carrot Cake
12Churro Cake à la mode
13Gluten Free Key Lime Pie
12Dubai-Style Chocolate Pistachio Cake
14Basque Cheesecake
13Served with fresh berries and raspberry sauce
Ice Cream
7Coconut-Pineapple, Vanilla, Strawberry