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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.

OUR STORY

Brass Tack’s impressive menu features American cuisine highlighting the freshest and finest ingredients sourced from regional farmers and purveyors. Executive Chef Eric Damidot 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.

FARMS

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.

Soups & Salads

FRENCH ONION SOUP GRATINÉE, Beef bone broth, baguette, gruyére 15

CRAB BISQUE, King crab, soffritto, fresh cream 24

CAESAR SALAD, Gem lettuce, garlic brioche crouton, parmesan, house-caesar dressing 17

WINTER GREENS SALAD, Baby kale, baby spinach, radish, pickled beets, pear, sherry vinaigrette 17

BROCCOLINI, Currants, mighty vine tomatoes, pine nuts, preserved lemon vinaigrette 18

Shareables & Starters

PARK HOUSE ROLLS, Rosemary, sea salt, sweet corn butter 10

OVEN-ROASTED CARROTS, Charred yogurt, chimichurri 15

TARTE FLAMBE, Crème fraiche, sweet onion, bacon, scallions 21

SHRIMP COCKTAIL*, Fresh horseradish, lemon 23

TUNA TARTARE*, Avocado, capers, shallots, cornichons, fines herbes, puffed rice chip 26

WOOD FIRE OYSTERS, Herb butter, persillade, crispy prosciutto 26

POTATOES & CAVIAR*, Crisp potato rösti, crème fraîche, caviar, chive, cured egg yolk 38

Signatures

RIBEYE FEYE OF RIBEYE & POTATOS*, 8 oz ribeye filet, potato pavé, chimichurri 56

WILD MUSHROOM AGNOLOTTI, Shallots, thyme, white wine, robiola cream, shaved cremini, basil blossoms 32

KING CRAB RISOTTO*, Parmesan, asparagus, preserved lemon 48

Entrees

B.T. BURGER*, Butterkase cheese, griddled onions, lettuce, pickles, house special sauce, house sesame bun 24

PAPPARDELLE WITH DUCK RAGU*, Hand-made pappardelle, slow braised duck, fines herbes, sherry butter 29

SOUS VIDE ROASTED AIRLINE CHICKEN BREAST*, Shaved winter vegetables, port wine reduction, pomme paille 32

PAN SEARED SCALLOPS*, Sweet corn grits, pecan smoked bacon, sage beurre noisette 43

PLANT BASED BRAISED TURNIP “OSSO BUCCO”, Creamy polenta, brunoise mirepoix 24

HALIBUT*, Delicata squash, fennel cream, chive oil 46

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER STEAK, White bean purée, chimichurri, toasted chickpeas 24

BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB*, Potato purée, cabernet demi, leeks 46

Desserts

8 LAYER CAKE, Chocolate Cake, Vanilla-Saint- Domingue Chocolate filling, Fleur de Sel Crumbs 16

HAZELNUT, Hazelnut gateau, praline buttercream, roasted hazelnut, hazelnut-kirsch gelato 16

PEAR CRISP, Crème fraîche, salted caramel gelato, dried pear chip 14

VANILLA MILLE FEUILLE, Earl grey cream, milk chocolate custard, vanilla gelato 14

CHEESECAKE, Goat cheese cheesecake, poached figs, port wine reduction 16

*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.

Breakfast Menu

Egg Specialties

WALDORF ASTORIA BREAKFAST, Cage-free eggs any style, crispy yukon gold potatoes, toast, juice 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

CLASSIC BENNY, Canadian Bacon, English muffin, poached cage-free eggs, hollandaise 28

Signatures

LOBSTER TOAST, Ciabatta, truffle soft scramble, butter poached 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, grated cage-free egg, dill pollen, ciabatta 28

MAPLE STRAWBERRY FRENCH TOAST, Strawberry maple cream, lemon strawberry compote 25

BREAKFAST SANDWICH, Thick-cut applewood bacon, cage-free egg, potato rosti, calabrian chile aioli, american cheese, potato bun 25

VEGGIE AND GRAIN HASH, Kale, mushrooms, quinoa, farro, sweet potatoe, onion, butternut squash, two over medium cage-free eggs 24

SHAKSHUKA, Warm spiced tomato sauce, braised greens, cage-free eggs any style, ciabatta 27

BLUEBERRY PANCAKES, Buttermilk pancakes, lemon blueberry confiture 22

Fruits & Grains

PASTRY BASKET, Choice of three bakeries, 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

Sides

TOAST, 6

CRISPY YUKON POTATOES, 9

APPLE WOOD BACON, 11

TURKEY BACON, 11

SAUSAGE, 10

1/2 AVOCADO, 7

Lunch Menu

The Walton Rush

CHEF CURATED EXPRESS LUNCH, Half turkey club or lobster roll (add $6) with a choice of caesar or house salad, macaron, and a non-alcoholic beverage 25

Starters

FRENCH ONION SOUP, Caramelized onions, crouton, Gruyère 15

BURRATA, Charred citrus, marinated olives, ciabatta 24

SHRIMP COCKTAIL*, Jumbo shrimp, cocktail sauce, horseradish 23

CRAB BISQUE, Cucumbers, melon, dill yogurt 17

CAESAR SALAD, Crabmeat, crème fraîche, herb oil 24

BROCCOLINI, Currants, mighty vine tomatoes, pine nuts, preserved lemon vinaigrette 18

WINTER GREENS SALAD, Baby kale, baby spinach, radish, pickled beets, pear, sherry vinaigrette 17

Entrees

STEAK FRITES*, 8oz bavette, fries, chimichurri 45

PAN SEARED SCALLOPS*, Sweet corn grits, pecan smoked bacon 43

B.T. BURGER*, Butterkase cheese, griddled onions, lettuce, pickles, special sauce, house seasame bun, fries, add thick cut bacon | 5 24

SOUS VIDE ROASTED AIRLINE CHICKEN BREAST, Shaved winter vegetables, port wine reduction, pomme paille 32

RICOTTA CAVATELLI, Wild boar sausage, rapini, calabrian chile, fennel pollen 29

LOBSTER ROLL*, Butter poached lobster, citrus herb aioli, buttered brioche 27

PRIME RIB SANDWICH*, Shaved slow roasted ribeye, demi-baguette, arugula, olive oil, sea salt, au jus 30

TURKEY CLUB, Oven-roasted turkey, maple bacon, lettuce, tomato, Dijonnaise, brioche 19

*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.

Weekend Brunch Menu

Everlasting Libations

Sommelier Section of Everlasting Rosé

Choice of Still Or Sparkling To Accompany Your Brunch

$30

Starters

FRENCH ONION SOUP, Caramelized onions, crouton, gruyère 15

SHRIMP COCKTAIL, Jumbo shrimp, cocktail sauce, horseradish 23

WINTER GREENS, baby kale, baby spinach, radish, pickled beets, pear, sherry vinaigrette 17

CAESAR SALAD, Little gem lettuce, bread crumbs, parmesan, creamy caesar dressing 17

B.T. CINNAMON ROLL, Cream cheese frosting 16

B.T. CHURROS, Nutella, strawberry-lemon curd 15

SIGNATURES

LOBSTER TOAST*, Ciabatta, truffle soft scramble, butter poached lobster, hollandaise 40

BLUEBERRY PANCAKE, Buttermilk pancakes, lemon blueberry confiture 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

Entrees

WALDORF ASTORIA BREAKFAST*, Cage-free 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, grated cage-free egg, dill pollen, ciabatta 28

CLASSIC BENNY, Canadian Bacon, English muffin, poached eggs, hollandaise 28

MAPLE STRAWBERRY FRENCH TOAST, Strawberry maple cream, lemon strawberry compote 25

OMELETTE, Ham, mushrooms, caramelized onions, gruyere, chives 27

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

Sides

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 Menu

LOUNGE BITES

LOUNGE BITES SERVED 2PM-5PM SEVEN DAYS A WEEK

 

TARTE FLAMBE 21
crème fraîche, caramelized shallot, scallions

 

SHRIMP COCKTAIL 21
fresh horseradish, lemon

 

B.T. BURGER 24
butterkase cheese, pickles, griddled onions, special sauce, house sesame bun, fries

 

CAVIAR AND POTATOES 38
compressed crispy potato, caviar, crème fraîche

 

TUNA TARTARE 26
caramelized onion, bacon lardon, arugula, extra virgin olive oil, fromage blanc, gruyere

 

LOBSTER ROLLS 22
butter poached lobster, citrus herb aioli, house-baked mini rolls

 

CAESAR SALAD 17
gem lettuce, garlic brioche crouton, parmesan, house caesar dressing