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The Kitchen American Bistro

(312) 836-1300
  • 316 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654
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  • American (New) ,  Local/Organic ,  Seafood
  • $$$$$
(312) 836-1300
  • TO SHARE
    • Harissa Honey Almonds (GF, V) $4.5

    • Spiced Hummus & Veggies (GFO, V+) $11.5

      caramelized fennel-onion, sumac, homemade lavash

    • Roasted Beets & Pistachio (GF, V) $8.5

      homemade labne, dill, orange vinaigrette

    • Gulf Shrimp Hushpuppies $8.5

      castle valley mills cornmeal, hot pepper honey

    • Grilled BBQ Pork Skewers (GF) $9.5

      pork belly, roasted tomatillo salsa, cumin crema

    • Crispy Fish Lettuce ‘Tacos’ $14.5

      tempura rockfish, pickled red onion, radish, smoked chili tartar

    • Cast Iron Lamb Meatballs $12.5

      viking farm lamb, pork, moroccan-spiced tomato sauce, feta, mint

    • Steamed Mussels (GF)) $17.5

      green harissa, fresno chili, grilled bread

    • Tuna Ceviche* (GF) $17.5

      granny smith apple, serrano, cilantro, coconut-lime vinaigrette

    • Little Gem Salad $14.5

      avocado, kohlrabi, cotija, pecan, garlic-oregano vinaigrette

    • Tomato Soup (GF, V) $5

      extra virgin olive oil

  • MAINS
    • Curried Vegetables & Brown Rice (GF, V) $19.5

      golden raisin, toasted almond, cilantro-mint chutney

    • Pasta Bolognese (GFO) $22.5

      rigatoni, beef, pork, lamb, parmesan

    • Salmon (GF) $29.5

      sunchoke, grapefruit, orange, horseradish-gremolata

    • Seared Diver Scallops (GFO) $34.5

      spiced beluga lentils, pancetta, kale, romesco

  • GRILLED & ROASTED
    • NY Strip (GF) $44.5

      roasted carrots, dijon-demi

    • Ribeye (GF) $39.5

      watercress, chimichurri

    • Pork Chop (GF) $34.5

      roasted peaches, smoky pork jus

    • Roasted Half Chicken $27.5

      miller amish chicken, mustard butter-glazed, curried couscous, apricot, toasted almond, sumac yogurt

  • VEGETABLES & SIDES
    • Hand Cut French $5

    • Garlic Fries (V) $6

    • Charred Bok Choy $8.5

      caramelized lemon, fresno chili, gochujang dressing

    • Creamy Grits (V) $7.5

      castle valley mills grits, brown butter-miso, green onion

    • Roasted Brussels Sprouts (GF,V) $9.5

      parmesan, balsamic, cream, toasted almond

    • Roasted Carrots (GF,V) $9.5

      whipped ricotta, dill gremolata

    • Smashed Fingerling Potatoes (GF, V+) $8.5

      toasted almond-romesco, green onion

  • TO SHARE
    • Harissa Honey Almonds (GF, V) $4.5

    • Spiced Hummus & Veggies (GFO, V+) caramelized fennel-onion, sumac, homemade lavash $11.5

    • Roasted Beets & Pistachio (GF, V) homemade labne, dill, orange vinaigrette $8.5

    • Gulf Shrimp Hushpuppies castle valley mills cornmeal, hot pepper honey $8.5

    • Grilled BBQ Pork Skewers pork belly, roasted tomatillo salsa verde, cumin crema $9.5

    • Crispy Fish Lettuce ‘Tacos’ tempura rockfish, pickled red onion, radish, smoked chili tartar $14.5

    • Cast Iron Lamb Meatballs viking lamb, pork, moroccan-spiced tomato sauce, feta, mint $12.5

    • Tuna Ceviche* (GF) granny smith apple, serrano, cilantro, coconut-lime vinaigrette $17.5

    • Tomato Soup (GF, V ) $5

  • SALADS
    • Little Gem (GF, V) avocado, kohlrabi, cotija, pecan, garlic-oregano vinaigrette $14.5

    • Chicken & Kale (GF) cauliflower, golden raisin, parmesan, pistachio, roasted ginger-chipotle $16.5

    • Shawarma Steak fischer farms tri-tip, feta, dry cured black olives, yogurt & bulgur wheat-cucumber $17.5

  • SANDWICHES
    served with simple greens & french fries
    • Spicy Piri Piri Chicken (GFO) red cabbage-cilantro slaw, cucumber, chili aioli $16.5

    • Roasted Mushroom (GFO, V) river valley ranch mushrooms, braised greens, gruyere, garlic aioli $16.5

    • Pork Carnitas (GFO) roasted tomatillo salsa, avocado, red cabbage, jalapeño $17.5

    • Double Cheeseburger* (GFO) fischer farms beef, white cheddar, dill pickles, red onion, dijon aioli $18.5

  • MAINS
    • Steamed Mussels (GFO) green harissa, fresno chili, grilled bread $17.5

    • Curried Vegetables & Brown Rice (GF, V) golden raisin, toasted almond, cilantro-mint chutney $19.5

    • Pan Seared Salmon (GF) skuna bay salmon, sunchoke, grapefruit, orange, horseradish-gremolata $29.5

    • Pasta Bolognese (GFO) rigatoni, beef, pork, lamb, parmesan $22.5

  • VEGETABLES & SIDES
    • Smashed Fingerling Potatoes (GF, V+) toasted almond-romesco, green onion $8.5

    • Roasted Brussels Sprouts (GF,V) parmesan, balsamic, cream, toasted almond $9.5

    • Roasted Carrots (GF,V) whipped ricotta, dill gremolata $9.5

    • Charred Bok Choycaramelized lemon, fresno chili, gochujang dressing $8.5

    • Hand Cut French $5

    • Garlic Fries (V) $6

  • MORNING SWEETS
    4 each or 3/10
    • Maple Old Fashioned Doughnut (V) $4

    • Blueberry-Oat Streusel Coffee Cake (V) $4

    • Bourbon Pecan Sticky Bun (V) $4

  • TO SHARE
    • Gulf Shrimp Hushpuppies $8.5

      castle valley mills cornmeal, hot pepper honey

    • Spiced Hummus & Veggies (GFO, V+) $11.5

      caramelized fennel-onion, sumac, homemade lavash

    • Yogurt Panna Cotta (GF) $8.5

      apples, clover honey, homemade granola

    • Ricotta Toast (V) $8.5

      whipped ricotta, preserves

  • BREAKFAST
    • Buttermilk Belgian Waffle (V) $13.5

      vanilla crème anglaise, orange-pistachio butter

    • Farmer’s Breakfast (GFO) $14.5

      eggs, crispy potatoes,'everything' avocado, bacon, toast

    • Poached Eggs* (GFO, V) $14.5

      eggs, green shakshuka, chickpeas, queso fresco, crème fraîche, toast

    • Smoked Salmon (GFO) $15.5

      soft boiled egg, chive cream cheese, rye toast, cucumber salad

    • Gulf Shrimp & Grits $17.5

      andouille sausage, poached eggs*, castle valley mill creamy grits

    • Mushroom Toast (V) $14.5

      river valley ranch mushrooms, soft scrambled eggs*, red kale, ricotta salata

  • LUNCH
    • Crispy Fish Lettuce 'Tacos' $14.5

      tempura rockfish, pickled onion, radish, smoked chili tartar

    • Little Gem Salad (GF, V) $14.5

      avocado, kohlrabi, cotija, pecan, garlic-oregano vinaigrette

    • Grilled Chicken & Chopped Kale Salad (GF) $16.5

      cauliflower, red onion, golden raisin, parmesan, pumpkin seed granola, roasted ginger-chipotle vinaigrette

    • Double Cheeseburger* (GFO) $18.5

      fischer farms beef, white cheddar, dill pickles, red onion, dijon aioli

    • Spicy Piri Piri Chicken (GFO) $16.5

      red cabbage-cilantro slaw, cucumber, chili aioli

    • Curried Vegetables & Brown Rice (GF, V) $19.5

      golden raisin, toasted almond, cilantro-mint chutney

  • SIDES
    • Bacon (GF) $6.5

    • Breakfast Sausage (GF) $5.5

    • Crispy Potatoes (GF, V) $4.5

    • Eggs* (V) 2 eggs, any way you like $5.5

    • Sourdough or Whole Wheat Toast (V) $4.5

      whipped butter, preserves

    • Creamy Grits (GF, V) $6.5

      castle valley mills

    • Tomato Soup (GF, V) $5

  • WHITE & ROSÉ
    • Brut Rosé | Lucien Albrecht $43

      M.V. Alsace, FR

    • Brut Cava | Avinyó 'Reserva' $42

      ‘15 Penedés, ES

    • Extra Brut | Raventos i Blanc 'l'Hereu' $52

      ‘12 Penedés, ES

    • Brut | Larmandier-Bernier 'Latitude' $96

      M.V. Champagne, FR

    • Brut | Charles Heidsieck 'Reserve' $99

      M.V. Champagne, FR

    • Brut | Pierre Peters $106

      M.V. Champagne, FR

    • Extra Brut | Moet et Chandon 'Grand Vintage' $120

      ‘12 Champagne, FR

    • Extra Brut | Egly-Ouriet 'V.P.' Grand Cru $170

      M.V. Champagne, FR

    • Gamay | Divsion 'L'Avoiron' $47

      ‘17 Yakima, WA

    • Grenache • Cinsault | Peyrassol $55

      ‘17 Provence, FR

    • Sauv Blanc | Lieu Dit $51

      ‘16 Santa Ynez, CA

    • Sauv Blanc | Grgich Hills $66

      ‘16 Napa, CA

    • Sauv Blanc | Habit 'McGinley' $70

      ‘18 Santa Barbara, CA

    • Pinot Gris | Eyrie $49

      ‘15 Willamette, OR

    • Chardonnay | Ramey $68

      ‘16 Russian River, CA

    • Chardonnay | Scar of the Sea $73

      ‘17 Santa Barbara, CA

    • Chardonnay | Sandhi $78

      ‘16 Santa Rita Hills, CA

    • Chardonnay | Ch. Montelena $99

      ‘16 Napa, CA

    • Chardonnay | Stony Hill $105

      ‘09 Napa, CA

    • Chardonnay | Ceritas 'Peter Martin Ray' $120

      ‘13 Santa Cruz, CA

    • Pinot Grigio | St. Michael-Eppan $51

      ‘12 Alto Adige

    • Pinot Grigio | Vie de Romans 'Dessimis' $74

      ‘17 Friuli

    • Carricante | Benanti 'Bianco di Caselle' $55

      ‘13 Sicily

    • Garganega | Pieropan $52

      ‘17 Soave

    • Vernaccia | Montenidoli 'Carato' $60

      ‘09 San Gimignano

    • Albanello • Zibibbo | Occhipinti 'SP68' $63

      ‘17 Sicily

    • Cortese | Michele Chiarlo 'Le Marne' $43

      ‘16 Gavi

    • Melon de Bourgogne | Ch. l'Oiselinière $37

      ‘16 Muscadet

    • Sauv Blanc | Lucien Crochet $75

      ‘15 Sancerre

    • Chenin Blanc | Ch. d'Épiré $55

      ‘16 Savennières

    • Chenin Blanc | Francois Pinon $62

      ‘16 Vouvray

    • Chenin Blanc | Coulée de Serrant $136

      ‘13 Savennières

    • Chardonnay | Louis Jadot $44

      ‘16 Bourgogne

    • Chardonnay | J.A. Ferret $81

      ‘16 Pouilly Fuisse

    • Chardonnay | Joseph Drouhin $116

      ‘16 Chassagne-Montrachet

    • Chardonnay | Paul Pernot $120

      ‘15 Puligny-Montrachet

    • Albariño | Do Ferreiro $62

      ‘15 Rías Baixas, ES

    • Assyrtiko | Domaine Sigalas $80

      ‘17 Santorini, GR

    • Sauv Blanc | Cloudy Bay $75

      ‘18 Marlborough, NZ

    • Riesling | Schloss Gobelsberg $38

      ‘16 Kamptal, AT

    • Grüner Veltliner | Markus Huber $47

      ‘17 Niederosterreich, AT

  • RED
    • Pinot | Folk Machine $50

      ‘17 Central Coast, CA

    • Pinot | Walter Scott 'La Combe Verte' $69

      ‘17 Willamette, OR

    • Pinot | Failla $79

      ‘17 Sonoma, CA

    • Pinot | JK Carriere 'Vespidae' $82

      ‘14 Willamette, OR

    • Pinot | Evening Land 'Seven Springs' $85

      ‘15 Eola-Amity, OR

    • Pinot | Dom. Serene 'Yamhill Cuvee' $98

      ‘15 Willamette, OR

    • Zinfandel | Camp $48

      ‘17 Sonoma, CA

    • Zinfandel | Bedrock 'Old Vine' $73

      ‘16 Sonoma, CA

    • Syrah | Ojai $73

      ‘15 Santa Barbara, CA

    • Merlot • Cab Franc | Robert Sinskey 'POV' $96

      ‘13 Napa, CA

    • Cab Franc | I. Brand 'Bayly Ranch' $76

      ‘16 Sonoma, CA

    • Cabernet • Cab Franc | Miner 'Oracle' $147

      ‘13 Napa, CA

    • Cabernet | Beaulieu Vineyards $66

      ‘14 Napa, CA

    • Cabernet | Ch. Ste. Michelle 'Cold Creek' $76

      ‘13 Columbia, WA

    • Cabernet | Dunn $150

      ‘15 Napa, CA

    • Barbera | Vietti 'Tre Vigne' $46

      ‘15 Asti

    • Nebbiolo | De Forville $80

      ‘15 Barbaresco

    • Nebbiolo | G.D. Vajra ‘Albe’ $89

      ‘14 Barolo

    • Nebbiolo | Produttori del Barbaresco $98

      ‘14 Barbaresco

    • Nebbiolo | Gaja ‘Dagromis’ $135

      ‘14 Barolo

    • Sangiovese | Montesecondo $44

      ‘16 Tuscany

    • Sangiovese | Castellare $63

      ‘16 Chianti Classico

    • Sangiovese | Castello di Ama $73

      ‘16 Chianti Classico

    • Sangiovese | Il Poggione $117

      ‘12 Brunello di Montalcino

    • Merlot • Cabernet | Ornellaia 'Le Serre Nuove' $120

      ‘15 Bolgheri

    • Gamay | Couvent des Thorins $63

      ‘16 Moulin-à-Vent

    • Pinot | Terres Dorées $53

      ‘16 Bourgogne

    • Pinot | Dom. R. Demougeot 'Vieille Vigne' $60

      ‘12 Bourgogne

    • Pinot | Vincent Girardin 'les Gravières' 1er Cru $81

      ‘11 Santenay

    • Pinot | Meo-Camuzet $115

      ‘11 Gevrey-Chambertin

    • Pinot |JF Mugnier 'Clos Marechale' 1er Cru $138

      ‘13 Nuits-St.-Georges

    • Grenache | Eric Texier 'Chat Fou' $40

      ‘16 Côtes du Rhône

    • Grenache | Famille Perrin 'Sinards' $99

      ‘16 Châteauneuf-du-Pape

    • Syrah | Etienne Becheras $66

      ‘15 Saint Joseph

    • Syrah | E. Guigal $69

      ‘15 Crozes-Hermitage

    • Syrah | Jean-Louis Chave 'Silene' $70

      ‘16 Crozes-Hermitage

    • Cab Franc • Merlot | Saint-Andre Corbin $61

      ‘15 St.-Georges-St. Emilion

    • Cab Franc • Merlot | Ch. Haut-Segottes $87

      ‘15 St. Émilion

    • Cabernet | Ch. Kirwan $115

      ‘14 Margaux

    • Tempranillo | Lopez de Heredia 'Tondonia' $90

      ‘06 Rioja, ES

    • Malbec | Catena 'Paraje Altamira' $40

      ‘14 Mendoza, AR

    • Shiraz • Grenache | Badenhorst 'Secateurs' $36

      ‘16 Swatland, SA

    • Cinsault • Syrah | Ch. Musar 'Jeune' $55

      ‘16 Bekaa Valley, LB

    • Listan Negro • Tintilla | Suertes del Marques'7 Fuentes' $50

      ‘14 Tenerife, ES

    • Shiraz | Penfolds 'Bin 28' $64

      ‘16 South Australia, AU

    • Cabernet • Cinsault | Ch. Musar $117

      ‘09 Bekaa, LB

  • FOOD & DRINK
    • Double Cheeseburger* (GFO) $15

      fischer farms beef, white cheddar, dill pickles, red onion, dijon aioli + Your choice of any draft beer!

    • Crispy Fish Lettuce 'Tacos' & Marg $15

      tempura rockfish, pickled onion, radish, smoked chili tartar + The Marg tequila, lime, orange

  • COCKTAILS
    • Boulevardier $8

      bourbon, lemon, grenadine

    • Cocktail du Jour $8

      our daily classic cocktail

  • WINE BY THE GLASS
    • Kitchen White $8

      ‘18 Sonoma, CA

    • Kitchen Red $8

      ‘18 Sonoma, CA

  • COCKTAILS
    • Almost Summer $13.5

      aperol, st. germain, lillet blanc, lemon, simple syrup, soda

    • New York Cocktail $12.5

      bourbon, lemon, simple syrup, grenadine

    • Save the Bees Knees $12.5

      vodka, thyme-honey syrup, lemon

    • Pale Light $12.5

      reposado, campari, lillet blanc, orange bitters

    • Pimm's Cauldron $13.5

      gin, pimm's no.1, strega, lemon, cucumber-mint syrup, ginger, soda

    • Raspberry Caipirinha $13.5

      cachaca, paranubes rum, chambord, lime, demerara

    • Cocktail du Jour $10.5

      our daily classic cocktail

    • Bartender's Choice

      our rotating craft cocktail

  • ZERO PROOF
    • Kitchen Rickey $5.5

      ginger ale, lime, orange bitters

    • Rosemary Splash $5.5

      cranberry, lime, rosemary-lime syrup, soda

  • WINES BY THE GLASS
    • Brut Rosé $12.5

      Ch. Moncontour | M.V. Loire, FR

    • Brut Prosecco $11.5

      Borgoluce 'Lampo' | M.V. Veneto, IT

    • Extra Brut Raventós i Blanc $15.5

      ‘16 Catalonia, ES

    • Kitchen White $11.5

      ‘18 Sonoma, CA

    • Pinot Gris $12.5

      Sineann | ‘15 Columbia, WA

    • Sauv Blanc $12.5

      Cottat 'Grand Caillou' | '16 Loire, FR

    • Grüner Veltliner $12.5

      Saloman Undhof | ‘17 Kremstal, AT

    • White Blend $12.5

      Tablas Creek | ‘17 Paso Robles, CA

    • Chardonnay | True Myth 'Paragon' | ‘ $13.5

      17 Edna Valley, CA

    • Chardonnay | Matthiasson 'Linda Vista' $17.5

      ‘18 Napa, CA

    • Cinsault.Grenache $12.5

      Triennes | ‘17 Provence, FR

    • Grenache | A Tribute to Grace $15.5

      ‘18 Santa Barbara, CA

    • Kitchen Red $11.5

      ‘18 Sonoma, CA

    • Pinot | Land of Saints $13.5

      ‘18 San Luis Obispo, CA

    • Grenache.Syrah $15.5

      ‘15 Central Coast, CA

    • Barbera.Dolcetto | Attimo $13.5

      ‘15 Langhe, IT

    • Tempranillo | Biga de Luberri 'Crianza' $13.5

      ‘14 Rioja, ES

    • Cabernet • Merlot | Owen Roe $12.5

      ‘16 Yakima, WA

    • Cabernet | Band of Vintners $20.5

      ‘16 Napa, CA

    • Zinfandel | Ridge 'Lytton Springs' $19.5

      ‘15 Sonoma, CA

    • Verdejo | Garciarevala 'Casamaro' $11.5

      ‘18 Rueda, ES

    • Albariño | Columna $12.5

      ‘18 Rías Baixas, ES

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