Brass Tack seamlessly blends classic ambiance with a Chicago twist, creating a welcoming atmosphere perfect for any occasion.
We offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner on weekdays and breakfast, brunch, and dinner on weekends.
Brass Tack’s impressive menu features American cuisine highlighting the freshest and finest ingredients sourced from regional farmers and purveyors. Executive Chef Nicholas Marino expertly fuses classic traditions with a bold and welcoming American culinary style that is uniquely Chicagoan. Every dish is prepared with precision and passion, utilizing classic techniques to elevate the flavors to new heights.
Our bar team is passionate about mixology and expertly curates an extensive selection of craft cocktails, wine, and beer to complement the menu perfectly.
With a dedication to excellence and integrity, Creekstone Farms raises Black Angus Beef in the Kansas community, where they honor their animals with humane treatment. Their state-of-the-art facility, situated in the heart of cattle country, produces the highest quality beef.
The team at Heritage Berkshire brings us Sakura Pork, with the aim of creating the world’s best pork. Their experienced team utilizes a blend of Heritage breeds sourced from a network of Midwestern family farms. This premium product is free from growth hormones and unnecessary fillers, and the meat is finished without the use of antibiotics.
CAESAR SALAD, Romaine, radish, tomato, croutons, creamy caesar dressing 17
PETITE GREENS, Heirloom tomatoes, watermelon radish, candy striped beets, carrot, banyul’s vinaigrette 16
BEET GAZPACHO, Cucumbers, melon, dill yogurt 17
FRENCH ONION SOUP, Beef bone broth, baguette, gruyére 15
BURRATA, Charred citrus, marinated olives, focaccia 24
FOCACCIA, Rosemary, sea salt 14
SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI, Chili lime aioli 20
MEATBALLS & POLENTA, San marzano tomato sauce, parmesan 19
BLISTERED SHISHITO PEPPERS, Toasted sesame glaze, bonito flakes 18
TUNA CRUDO*, Avocado-jalapeño emulsion, horseradish, calabrian chili oil 26
TRUFFLE MUSHROOM PIZZETTE, Truffle bechamel, mozzarella, wild mushrooms, shaved truffles 24
STEAK & POTATO*, 8oz bavette, potato pavé, chimichurri 45
CUMIN LAMB LOIN*, Minted pea purée, sugar snap peas, fennel 60
PRAWN RISOTTO, Asparagus, lemon, parmesan, garlic butter prawns 36
DUCK BREAST*, Spring onions, fava bean succotash, cauliflower purée, rhubarb gastrique, pickled grape 39
SHRIMP AGNALOTTI, Citrus, crispy shallot, sauce américaine 34
SEA BASS*, Adobo, purslane, blistered cherry tomatoes, toasted nori 44
10oz WAGYU BURGER*, Butterkase cheese, griddled onions, lettuce, pickles, house special sauce 35
SMOKED OYSTER MUSHROOM, Herbed fregola, chili ponzu, romanesco purée, tempura crisps 28
CHICKEN MILANESE, Warm white bean salad, radicchio, tomato, frisée, celery greens, lemon-parsley 32
8 LAYER CAKE, Chocolate Cake, Vanilla-Saint- Domingue Chocolate filling, Fleur de Sel Crumbs, White Chocolate Gelato 14
PINEAPPLE, Roasted pineapple, coconut gelato, pineapple compote, pineapple chip 14
BANANA, Banana sponge, white chocolate mascarpone cream, caramelized bananas, brown butter crumbs, honey tuile 14
HAZELNUT, Hazelnut gateau, praline buttercream, roasted hazelnut, hazelnut-kirsch gelato 14
STRAWBERRY, White chocolate panna cotta, strawberry sorbet, strawberry chips, brown butter madeleines 14
*The Chicago Department of Public Health advises that consumption of raw or undercooked foods of animal origin, such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry or shellfish, may result in an increased risk of foodborne illness 18% gratuity will be added for your convince for parties of 6 or more.
PASTRY BASKET, Served with jams and butter 21
YOGURT PARFAIT, House-made granola, seasonal berries 18
CHIA PUDDING, Seasonal berries 16
STEEL CUT OATMEAL, Seasonal berries 16
FRUIT PLATE, Melon, pineapple, seasonal additions 19
WALDORF ASTORIA BREAKFAST, Farm eggs any style, crispy yukon gold potatoes, choice of bacon, turkey bacon, sausage, chicken sausage 33
OMELETTE, Ham, mushrooms, carmelized onions, gruyere, chives 27
EGG WHITE OMELETTE, Spinach, tomato, mushroom, cheddar 27
CRAB BENEDICT (gf), Asparagus, jumbo lump cram, hatch chili, poached eggs, old bay hollandaise 39
BASIC BENNY, Canadian Bacon, English muffin, poached eggs, hollandaise 28
LOBSTER TOAST, Ciabatta, truffle soft scramble, butter poaches lobster, hollandaise 40
AVOCADO TOAST, Ricotta, avocado, mighty vine tomatoes, pickled fennel, radish, sea salt, poached eggs 27
SMOKED SALMON TOAST, Beet-cured smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, egg, dill pollen, ciabatta 28
PB&J FRENCH TOAST, Hazelnut praline peanut butter, lemon-blueberry confiture 25
SEASONAL HASH, Chorizo, yukon gold and sweet potato, peperonata, over medium eggs 24
VEGGIE AND GRAIN HASH, Kale, mushrooms, quinoa, farro, sweet potatoe, onion, butternut squash, two over medium eggs 24
BREAKFAST SANDWICH, Thick-cut applewood bacon, egg, potato rosti, calabrian chile aioli, american cheese, potato bun 25
SHAKSHUKA, Warm spiced tomato sauce, braised greens, eggs any style, ciabatta 27
STRAWBERRY PANCAKES, Strawberry maple cream, lemon-strawberry compote 22
TOAST, 6
CRISPY YUKON POTATOES, 9
APPLE WOOD BACON, 11
TURKEY BACON, 11
CHEF CURATED EXPRESS LUNCH, Half prosciutto panuzzo or turkey club sandwich with a choice of caesar or house salad, macaron, and a non-alcoholic beverage
FRENCH ONION SOUP, Caramelized onions, crouton, Gruyère
CAESAR SALAD, Romaine, radish, tomato, croutons, creamy caesar dressing
WINTER BIBB SALAD, Arugula, radicchio, butter lettuce, crispy pancetta, honey crisp apples, citrus dijon vinaigrette
CHOPPED SALAD, Arugula, farro, tomato, avocado, apple, beets, pepitas, lemon poppy vinaigrette
BURRATA, Roasted tomatoes, pistachio pesto, basil, saba vinegar, ciabatta
SHRIMP COCKTAIL*, Jumbo shrimp, cocktail sauce, horseradish
ORA KING SALMON*, Celeriac purée, roasted cippolini, baby bok choy, cabernet reduction
STEAK FRITES*, 8oz flat iron steak, crispy frites
B.T. BURGER*, Butterkase cheese, griddled onions, lettuce, pickles, special sauce, potato bun, fries, add thick cut bacon | 5
RICOTTA GNUDI, Shimeji and oyster mushrooms, swiss chard, sage-brown butter
FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH, Lettuce, pickles, chipotle mayo
PROSCIUTTO PANUZZO, The ‘pizza sandwich’, prosciutto di parma, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, arugula, parmesan, saba
TURKEY CLUB, Oven-roasted turkey, maple bacon, lettuce, tomato, Dijonnaise, brioche
SOMMELIER SELECTION OF EVERLASTING ROSÉ, Choice of still or sparkling to accompany your lunch
*The Chicago Department of Public Health advises that consumption of raw or undercooked foods of animal origin, such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry or shellfish, may result in an increased risk of foodborne illness 18% gratuity will be added for your convince for parties of 6 or more.
Sommelier Section of Everlasting Rosé
Choice of Still Or Sparkling To Accompany Your Brunch
$40
FRENCH ONION SOUP, Caramelized onions, crouton, gruyère 15
SHRIMP COCKTAIL, Jumbo shrimp, cocktail sauce, horseradish 26
PETITE SPRING GREENS, Heirloom tomatoes, watermelon radish, candy striped beets, shaved carrot, banyuls vinaigretteettuce, crispy pancetta, honey crisp apples, citrus dijon vinaigrette 18
CAESAR SALAD, Romaine, radish, tomato, croutons, creamy caesar dressing 15
B.T. CINNAMON ROLL, Cream cheese frosting 16
B.T. CHURROS, Nutella, strawberry-lemon curd 15
LOBSTER TOAST*, Ciabatta, truffle soft scramble, butter poached lobster, hollandaise 40
STRAWBERRY PANCAKE, Strawberry maple cream, lemon-strawberry compote 22
CRAB BENEDICT, Asparagus, jumbo lump crab, hatch chili, poached eggs 39
B.T. BURGER*, Butterkase cheese, griddled onions, lettuce, pickles, special sauce, potato bun 24
WALDORF ASTORIA BREAKFAST*, Farm eggs any style, crispy yukon gold potatoes, toast and a choice of: bacon, turkey bacon, sausage, chicken sausage 33
SMOKED SALMON TOAST*, Beet-cured smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, egg, dill pollen, ciabatta 28
BASIC BENNY, Canadian Bacon, English muffin, poached eggs, hollandaise 28
OMELETTE, Ham, mushrooms, caramelized onions, gruyere, chives 27
PB&J FRENCH TOAST, Hazelnut praline peanut butter, lemon-blueberry confiture 25
BREAKFAST SANDWICH*, Thick-cut, applewood bacon, egg, potato rosti, calabrian chile aioli, american cheese, potato bun 25
SHORT RIB CHILAQUILES, Corn tortilla, salsa verde, salsa chipotle, queso chihuahua, pickled jalapeno, crema, cilantro, sunny side egg 30
FRIED CHICKEN BISCUIT, Crispy buttermilk chicken thigh, honey butter biscuit, hot honey drizzle 20
SHAKSHUKA, Warm spiced tomato sauce, braised greens, farm eggs any style, ciabatta 27
AVOCADO TOAST, Ricotta, avocado, mighty vine tomatoes, pickled fennel, radish, sea salt, poached eggs 27
Toast, 6
Crispy Yukon Potatoes, 9
Applewood or Turkey Bacon, 11
Avocado, 6
Chicken or Pork Sausage, 10
Crispy French Fries, 10
*The Chicago Department of Public Health advises that consumption of raw or undercooked foods of animal origin, such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry or shellfish, may result in an increased risk of foodborne illness 18% gratuity will be added for your convince for parties of 6 or more.
LOUNGE BITES
LOUNGE BITES SERVED 2PM-5PM SEVEN DAYS A WEEK
ROASTED EGGPLANT HUMMUS 16
mighty vine tomatoes, house-made flatbread, extra virgin olive oil
TRUFFLE FRIES 14
lemon-garlic aioli
BURRATA 21
mighty vine tomatoes, pistachio pesto, saba, ciabatta
SHRIMP COCKTAIL CEVICHÉ 18
poached shrimp, pico de gallo, citrus, tajin, tortilla chips
CAESAR SALAD 15
romaine, croutons, parmesan, creamy caesar dressing
add chicken 10 | steak 14 | shrimp 14
LOBSTER TOAST 19
butter poached lobster, lemon-herb oil, ciabatta, pea tendrils
MARGHERITA PIZZA 18
san marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil
MEATBALLS & POLENTA 17
marinara, parmesan, extra virgin olive oil
B.T. BURGER 24
butterkase cheese, pickles, griddled onions, special sauce, brioche, fries