Bird's Nest

2500 N Southport Ave, Chicago IL 60614 birdsnestbar.com (773) 472-1502

Cuisines and Dishes at Bird's Nest:

American

Menu for Bird's Nest

appetizers

The Polly (Mozzarella sticks) $6.00
A cheesy name for a parrot, and a cheesy appetizer. Breaded mozzarella sticks served with tangy marinara.
Chickling chips and Artichoke Dip $6.00
Open wide and enjoy homemade corn chips and warm pita served with a delicious artichoke dip.
Chickenhawk French Fries $3.00 - $4.00
You can be a chicken and have them plain, or prove you're a real Chickenhawk, and go for the garlic.
Hummingbird Hummus (Hummus and Veggie Plate) $6.00
You'll be humming sweet melodies after trying our homemade Hummus and Veggie plate. Homemade hummus and fresh veggies served with warm pita and homemade corn chips.
Road Runner Quesadillas $6.00 - $8.00
Eat these before your wild coyote friends do! Flour tortillas stuffed with melted cheeses and pico de gallo. Served with sides of sour cream and guacamole.
Loons Shrooms (Stuffed Mushrooms) $6.00
Seeing strange things? Your not going looney, just enjoying some of our mushroom caps stuffed with spinach and artichoke stuffing.
Bird Brain Nachos $7.50
Corn chips smothered with chicken chili, melted cheeses, pico de gallo, lettuce, sour cream and guacamole; you'll want to share it with your flock of friends.

soup & salad

Mini Nest (House Salad) $5.00 - $7.00
Romaine lettuce topped with carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, onion and croutons. Your choice of dressing: Italian, Blue Cheese, Ranch, 1000 Island, or Honey Mustard
Pterodactyl Caesar Salad $5.00 - $7.00
Pterodactyls and Julius Caesar are no longer around but this Bird's Nest Salad is sure to last. Traditional fresh Caesar dressing over crisp romaine lettuce and tomatoes, topped with garlic croutons and Parmesan cheese.
The Love Bird (Chicken/Pasta Salad) $7.50
A wonderful marriage, grilled chicken breast and pasta salad, joined together in Italian dressing. A Bird's Nest Favorite!
Soup Dejour $4.00 - $6.00
Sorry, couldn't come up with a name for this one. Ask your server for our soup of the day!

Tweeties (Wings)

HOT, BBQ or TERIYAKI. $6.50 - $16.00
Wing baskets include celery, blue cheese & ranch dressing
Vulture Chicken BLT $8.00
Once you spot our Chicken BLT you're going to devour it! Grilled chicken with Crispy B, Fresh L and T. Served with mayo on toasted multigrain bread and your choice of side.
Drunken Buffalo (Buffalo Chicken Sandwich) $9.00
Buffaloes get so goofed up on our Buffalo Chicken that they think they're birds. Beer battered chicken breast covered with hot sauce, blue cheese dressing and celery seed with your choice of side.
Winged Burger (Turkey Burger) $8.00
At first bite you can tell our turkey burger is made from scratch. Served on a whole grain bun with mayo and your choice of side. We like it with cheese
Chili Willy (White Bean Chicken Chili) $4.50 - $6.50
A great change from the ordinary. Our Chicken Chili will have you clucking for more.

Bird's Nest Sides

Fries, garlic fries, soup of the day or pasta salad
Substitute chili or side salad add $1
Fries, garlic fries, soup of the day or pasta salad
Choice of cheeses: Cheddar, Swiss, American and Mozzarella Substitute chili or salad $1
Larry Bird Pizzas $8.00 - $9.00
Hog em or pass some to others, Add a topping (even chicken)

sandwiches & more

Eagle Grilled Cheese $6.00
An American icon. Served with American cheese on Texas Toast! , Add bacon and tomato for $1
Gobbler Melt $8.50
We are known for twisting originals. This turkey melt is made from fresh carved turkey breast with swiss cheese and tomato. Served on toasted whole grain bread.
Chicken Little Strips $8.00
Nothing little about these! But you may feel like the sky is falling after tasting them. Breaded chicken tenders served over a nest of french fries. Choose your weapon: BBQ or Honey Mustard dipping sauce
Blackbird Beef (Italian Beef) $8.00 - $8.50
Blackbirds sing in the dead of the night over our Italian Beef sub. Served au jus on French roll with a side of hot giardiniera.
The Big Bird (Chicken Sandwich) $8.00
Big birds have big breasts and ours are huge! 8 ounces, seasoned to your tasting: Grilled, Blackened, BBQ, Jerk, Hot or Teriyaki. Served with mayo.
Bird's Nest Burger $8.00 - $8.50
Huge half pound homemade, hand packed burgers cooked to your taste.
Peacock Wraps
3 special creations served on Spinach Tortillas
Turkey club $8.00
fresh carved turkey breast with bacon, lettuce tomato and mayo.
Roast Beef and Swiss $8.00
tender roast beef with swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion.
Hummus and Veggies $7.00
homemade hummus with crisp veggies.

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Reviews for Bird's Nest

Ratings and Reviews for Bird's Nest

Apr 25 2012

tr y. via Yelp

Amazing Wings and a very funny trivia night on Tuesdays at 8ish. The bartenders and wait staff are great and tuesdays feature 2.50 beers and a 5 dollar...read more
Mar 06 2012

Courtney W. via Yelp

This place really surprised me this summer. I lived about two blocks away on Greenview and walked past this place literally everyday on my way to school and...read more
Feb 27 2012

Stan T. via Yelp

Dive bar atmosphere with great wings. My friends and I come here often for the 45 cent wing special Thursday night. A great place to hang out with a pitcher...read more
Feb 20 2009

ChiGirl1979 via Citysearch

I love this bar- the staff are super friendly and the wings are AMAZING! great place to watch Chicago Sport Teams- Also they hav...read more
Apr 02 2003

chicagopatrick via Citysearch

Went one night to see a friend's band play and was really, really impressed. Had no trouble finding parking in the area, and I was...read more

From Citysearch

The Scene
A clean-cut college crowd comes here to hang, watch a game, play a few rounds of eight-ball and grab some good bar grub. The back lounge is roomy but intimate. Its old wooden interior and bar are beautifully preserved, while modern light fixtures add an up-to-date look.

The Draw
Chill with a swig of any of a large variety of domestics and imports, bottled and on tap. The food menu is also a cut above the usual bar fare; choose from a selection of wraps, quesadillas, burgers, chicken sandwiches and more. The bar hosts a weekly open mic night that attracts everyone from solo country, folk and blues acts to four-piece punk bands. Not a bad place to hone your chops, even if you've never sung in public before. (This audience is usually too polite to heckle.)

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