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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.

Soups & Salads

CAESAR SALAD, Romaine, radish, tomato, croutons, creamy caesar dressing 17

PETITE GREENS, Heirloom tomatoes, watermelon radish, candy striped beets, carrot, banyul’s vinaigrette 16

CHILLED BEET SOUP, Cucumbers, melon, dill yogurt 17

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

Starters

BURRATA, Charred citrus, marinated olives, focaccia 24

TUNA CRUDO*, Avocado-jalapeño emulsion, horseradish, calabrian chili oil 26

MEATBALLS, San marzano tomato sauce, parmesan 19

BLISTERED SHISHITO PEPPERS, Toasted sesame glaze, bonito flakes 18

SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI, Chili lime aioli 20

PARK HOUSE ROLLS, Rosemary, sea salt, sweet corn butter 12

TARTE FLAMBE, Caramelized onion, bacon lardon, fromage blanc, gruyere, arugula, olive oil 18

Signatures

RIBEYE FILET & POTATO*, 8 oz ribeye filet, potato pavé, chimichurri 58

IBERICO PORK LOIN*, Honey-coffee glaze, peaches, local carrot jus 45

PRAWN RISOTTO, Asparagus, lemon, parmesan, garlic butter prawns 36

Entrees

DUCK BREAST*, Spring onions, fava bean succotash, cauliflower purée, rhubarb gastrique, pickled grape 39

SWEET CORN & BLACK TRUFFLE AGNOLOTTI, Nichols Farm sweet corn, shaved truffles 38

SEA BASS*, Adobo, purslane, blistered cherry tomatoes, toasted nori 44

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

SMOKED OYSTER MUSHROOM, Herbed fregola, chili ponzu, romanesco purée, tempura crisps 28

CRISPY CHICKEN PAILLARD, Warm white bean salad, radicchio, tomato, frisée, celery greens, lemon-parsley 32

Desserts

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

PINEAPPLE, Roasted pineapple, coconut gelato, pineapple compote, pineapple chip 16

BANANA, Banana sponge, white chocolate mascarpone cream, caramelized bananas, brown butter crumbs, honey tuile 16

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

STRAWBERRY, White chocolate panna cotta, strawberry sorbet, strawberry chips, brown butter madeleines 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 21

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

BEET GAZPACHO, Cucumbers, melon, dill yogurt 17

CAESAR SALAD, Little gem lettuce, bread crumbs, parmesan, creamy caesar dressing 15

GREEN BEAN SALAD., Burrata, torn croutons, frisee, tomato, marcona almonds, banyul’s vinaigrette 16

CHOPPED SUMMER SALAD, chopped butter lettuce, radicchio, sunflower seeds, cucumber, sweet corn, tomatoes, radish, currants, avocado, bacon, buttermilk basil dressing 21

Entrees

STEAK FRITES*, 6oz petite filet mignon, fries, chimichurri 45

SALMON SHAWARMA*, black tahini sauce, tabbouleh, house-made naan 40

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

CHICKEN MILANESE, Warm white bean salad, charred radicchio, frisee, celery, lemon-green garlic vinaigrette 33

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

LOBSTER ROLL*, Butter poached lobster, citrus herb aioli, buttered brioche 37

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

$40

Starters

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, Little gem lettuce, bread crumbs, parmesan, creamy caesar dressing 15

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

 

BURRATA 21
charred citrus, marinated olives, ciabatta

 

CAESAR SALAD 15
little gem lettuce, bread crumbs, parmesan, creamy caesar dressing

 

MEATBALLS 17
marinara, parmesan, ciabatta

 

B.T. BURGER 24
butterkase cheese, pickles, griddled onions, special sauce, brioche, fries

 

CHILLED SUMMER NOODLES 18
soy ponzu, chilled ramen, marinated shiitake, crisp summer vegetables, scallion

 

CAVIAR AND POTATOES MP
compressed crispy potato, caviar, crème fraiche

 

TART FLAMBE 18
caramelized onion, bacon lardon, arugula, extra virgin olive oil, fromage blanc, gruyere

 

LOBSTER ROLLS 19
butter poached lobster, citrus herb aioli, buttered brioche

 

BLISTERED SHISHITO PEPPERS 18
toasted sesame glaze, bonito flakes

 

BLACK AND WHITE HUMMUS 18
black tahini, white beans, warm spice