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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 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.

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.

Starters

PARKER HOUSE ROLLS, Rosemary, sea salt, butter

BURRATA, Mighty vine tomatoes, herb oil, arugula, fennel, pistachio, pesto, saba vinegar

SHRIMP COCKTAIL, Jumbo shrimp, cocktail sauce, horseradish

FRENCH ONION SOUP, Beef bone broth, baguette, gruyére

BEEF TARTARE*, Hand cut beef, cornichon, capers, chile oil, pea tendrils, dijon, pickled mustard seeds, crostini

MEATBALLS & POLENTA, Heritage pork & beef, parmesan, polenta, marinara

From The Garden

GREEN BEAN SALAD, Burrata, frisee, mighty vine tomatoes, marcona almonds, croutons, sherry vinaigrette

CAESAR SALAD, Romaine, radish, tomato, croutons, creamy caesar dressing

ROASTED BEET SALAD, Goat cheese mousse, hazelnut dukkah, frisee, beet powerder

Signature Cuts

GRILLED PORK CHOP*, 12oz Heritage Breed Pork Chop

FILET MIGNON*, 8oz Creekstone Farm steak, center cut

NY STRIP*, 12oz Black angugs strip streak

Entrees

STEAK FRITES*, 8oz Flat iron steak, french fries, bearnaise

B.T. BURGER**, Butterkase cheese, griddled onions, pickles, special sauce, potato bun [ADD THICK CUT BACON | 5]

ORA KING SALMON*, Orange-miso, salt-roasted onion, turnips, charred citrus

HAND-CUT PAPPARDELLE, Lamb sugo, pecorino romano, extra virgin olive oil

PAN ROASTED CHICKEN, Miller Farm amish chicken, chicken jus, sea salt, lemon

SHRIMP & GRITS, Chinese broccoli, coconut milk, coriander blooms

Sides

MASHED POTATOES,

FRENCH FRIES,

ROASTED BROCCOLINI,

GRILLED ASPARAGUS,

*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

Fruits & Grains

PASTRY BASKET, or a la carte for $5 each

YOUGURT PARFAIT, House-made granola, berries, berry compote

CHIA PUDDING, Seasonal berries

OATMEAL BRULEE, Oat milk crème anglaise, turbinado sugar, berries

FRUIT PLATE, Melon, pineapple, seasonal additions

Egg Specialties

WALDORF ASTORIABREAKFAST, Farm eggs any style, crispy yukon gold potatoes, choice of bacon, sausage, chicken sausge, avocado, toast

OMELLETE, Ham, mushrooms, carmelized onions, gruyere, chives

EGG WHITE OMELETTE, Spinach, Tomato, Mushroom, Cheddar

CRAB BENEDICT (gf), Asparagus, jumbo lump cram, hatch chili, poached eggs, old bay hollandaise

BASIC BENNY, Canadian Bacon, English muffin, poached eggs, hollandaise

Signatures

LOBSTER TOAST, Ciabatta, truffle soft scramble, butter poaches lobster, hollandaise

AVOCADO TOAST, Ricotta, avocado, mighty vine tomatoes, pickled fennel, radish, sea salt, poached eggs

SMOKED SALMON TOAST, Beet-cured smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, egg, dill pollen, ciabatta

FRENCH TOAST, Cinnamon sugar, horchata cream, milk chocolate soil

COFFEE CAKE PANCAKES, Streusel, lemon-royale icing, vanilla latte crème anglaise

VEGGIE AND GRAIN HASH, Kale, mushrooms, quinoa, farro, sweet potatoe, onion, butternut squash, two fried eggs

BREAKFAST SANDWICH, Sausage, provolone, fried egg, pepperonata, potato bun

SHAKSHUKA VERDE, Roasted tomatillo, braised greens, poached eggs, ciabatta

Sides

TOAST,

CRISPY YUKON POTATOES,

APPLE WOOD BACON,

PORK SAUSAGE,

TURKEY BACON,

CHICKEN SAUSAGE,

Lunch Menu

The Walton Rush

CHEF CURATED EXPRESS LUNCH, Half porchetta sandwich or half turkey club, choice of caesar or house salad, macaron, and beverage

Starters

FRENCH ONION SOUP, Caramelized onions, crouton, Gruyère

SHRIMP COCKTAIL, Jumbo shrimp, cocktail sauce, horseradish

BURRATA, Mighty vine tomatoes, herb oil, arugula, fennel, pistachio, pesto, saba vinegar

From The Garden

GREEN BEAN SALAD, Burrata, frisee, mighty vine tomatoes, marcona almonds, croutons, sherry vinaigrette

CHOPPED SALAD, Arugula, farro, tomato, avocado, apple, beets, pepitas, lemon-poppy vinaigrette

CAESAR SALAD, Romanie, radish, tomato, croutons, creamy caesar dressing

Mains

ORA KING SALMON*, Spring pea puree, fresh peas, pea greens

FLAT IRON STEAK*, 8oz Flat iron steak, french fries

ASPARAGUS RAVIOLI, Ricotta, asparagus with preserved lemon, white wine, butter

FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH, Lettuce, pickles, chipotle mayo

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

PORCHETTA DIP, Shaved roasted pork garlic, citrus, herbs, provolone, giardiniera, sea salt ciabatta, roasted pork jus

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

EVERLASTING ROSÉ

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.

Weekend Brunch Menu

Everlasting Rosè

Sommelier Section of Everlasting Rosé

Choice of Still Or Sparkling To Accompany Your Brunch

Starters

HOUSE-SMOKED SALMON SPREAD, Bagel chips, dill pollen, capers, cream cheese

HARICOT VERT SALAD, Friseé, tomato, burrata, marcona almonds, shaved croutons, mint, Banyul’s vinaigrette

SHRIMP COCKTAIL, Fresh horseradish, lemon

SIGNATURES

LOBSTER TOAST*, ciabatta, truffle soft scramble, butter poached lobster, hollandaise

B.T. BURGER*, butterkase cheese, griddled onions, lettuce, pickles, special sauce, potato bun

COFFEE CAKE PANCAKE, streusel, lemon-royale icing, vanilla latte crème anglaise

CRAB BENEDICT, asparagus, jumbo lump crab, hatch chili, poached eggs

Entrees

WALDORF ASTORIA BREAKFAST*, farm eggs any style, crispy yukon gold potatoes, toast and a choice of: avocado, bacon, sausage, chicken sausage

SMOKED SALMON TOAST*, beet-cured smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, egg, dill pollen, ciabatta

BASIC BENNY, Canadian Bacon, English muffin, poached eggs, hollandaise

LOBSTER TOAST, Ciabatta, truffle soft scramble, butter poaches lobster, hollandaise

OMELETTE, ham, mushrooms, caramelized onions, gruyere, chives

FRENCH TOAST, Sugar cured brioche, orange marmalade, vanilla mascarpone whip, candied orange

BREAKFAST SANDWICH*, house-made sausage, provolone, fried egg, pepperonata, potato bun

PORCHETTA DIP, Shaved roasted pork garlic, citrus, herbs, provolone, giardiniera, sea salt ciabatta, roasted pork jus

FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH, Lettuce, pickles, chipotle mayo

SHAKSHUKA VERDE, Roasted tomatillo, braised greens, poached eggs, ciabatta

AVOCADO TOAST, Today's Ricotta, avocado, mighty vine tomatoes, pickled fennel, radish, sea salt, poached eggs

*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 & Happy Hour Menu

HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS SERVED 2PM-5PM WEEKDAYS

$10 HAPPY HOUR COCKTAILS

GARRETT 1949
koval bourbon infused with caramel popcorn, maple syrup, Angostura bitters, orange bitters

BRASSA
don fulano blanco tequila, roasted pineapple, disaronno amaretto, lime juice, agave

CHIGAGOU
grey goose vodka, rosemary-infused olive oil, citrus & onion

CAFÉ EUROPA
haku vodka, cinnamon, baileys, liquor 43, espresso, dark chocolate

PRINCESS DIANA
rabbit hole gin, peach purée, g.h. mumm rosé, strawberry foam

$8 HAPPY HOUR WINE BY THE GLASS

Sommelier selected Red, White, Rosé

 

$5 HAPPY HOUR BEER & SELTZER

Stella Artois, Nutrl Vodka Seltzer, Goose Island IPA

 

LOUNGE BITES

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

 

TRUFFLE FRIES
lemon-garlic aioli

 

SHRIMP COCKTAIL CEVICHE
poached shrimp, pico de gallo, citrus, tomato, tajin,
tortilla chips

 

ROASTED EGGPLANT HUMMUS
mightyvine tomatoes, house-made flat bread, extra virgin olive oil

 

BURRATA
mightyvine tomatoes, pistachio pesto, saba, ciabatta

 

CAESAR SALAD
romaine, croutons, parmesan, creamy caesar dressing

 

LOBSTER TOAST
butter poached lobster, lemon-herb oil, ciabatta, pea tendrils

 

MARGHERITA PIZZA
san marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, extra virgin olive oil

 

MEATBALLS & POLENTA
marinara, parmesan, extra virgin olive oil

 

B.T. BURGER
butterkase cheese, pickles, griddled onions, special sauce, brioche, fries