State and Lake Chicago Tavern Menu

State and Lake Chicago Tavern is a trendy and classy New American restaurant located in downtown Chicago. They offer a diverse menu that includes delicious desserts, breakfast, and brunch options. The restaurant provides a range of amenities such as reservations, delivery, takeout, vegan options, and accepts various payment methods including credit cards, Android Pay, and Apple Pay. With outdoor seating, full bar, TV, free Wi-Fi, and catering services, State and Lake Chicago Tavern caters to a variety of customer needs. Whether you're dining as a group, with kids, or even bringing your dog along, this restaurant has something for everyone. The menu features a wide range of dishes that are sure to satisfy any palate, making it a great spot for a dinner outing. Don't miss out on this hidden gem in the heart of the city.

lighter fare.

GREEN ENERGY SMOOTHIE

green apple, celery, tuscan kale, honey, rice milk

$9.00

BERRY YOGURT SMOOTHIE

greek yogurt, mixed berries, almond milk, clover honey

$9.00

YOGURT PARFAIT

$9.00

SEASONAL FRUIT PLATE

seasonal fruit and berries, sabayon sauce

$14.00

ORGANIC STEEL-CUT OATMEAL

dried tart cherries, banana, nutella-crème fraiche

$10.00

AVOCADO TOAST

toasted harvest wheat bread, whipped ricotta, harissa-piquillo peppers sauce, pickled red onion- radish salad, two eggs

$16.00

LOX & BAGEL PLATTER

smoked salmon, traditional accompaniments, lemon-dill cream cheese, everything bagel

$19.00

BRAISED PORK CHILAQUILES

chili braised pork, pinto beans, queso fresco, two eggs, red onions, cilantro, crema

$18.00

CURED SALMON BENEDICT

sautéed spinach, poached eggs, hollandaise, pickled red onions, english muffin, tavern potatoes

$19.00

SPICED BROICHE FRENCH TOAST

cinnamon macerated berries, bourbon maple syrup, lemon curd, spiced pecans and chantilly cream

$16.00

CHICKEN & WAFFLES

buttermilk waffle, fried chicken thigh, crispy coleslaw, jalapeno dressing and spicy honey

$19.00

GREEK EGG SCRAMBLE

lamb sausage, sautéed spinach, feta cheese, tzatziki sauce toast

$17.00

BREAKFAST BURRITO

egg scramble, chicken sausage, chihuahua cheese, salsa verde, lettuce, avocado

$16.00

non-traditional.

traditional.

BREAKFAST NORTH

two eggs your way, tavern potato, breakfast meat, toast

$17.00

EGG SANDWICH

two eggs, croissant, bacon, cheddar, tomatoes, tavern potatoes

$16.00

MALTED PANCAKES

maple syrup, butter, whipped cream

$15.00

MUSHROOM & SPINACH EGG WHITE OMELET

roasted exotic mushrooms, spinach, egg whites, tavern potatoes, toast

$15.00

DENVER OMELET

smoked ham, red pepper, onions, smoked cheddar, tavern potatoes, toast

$16.00

STEAK & EGGS

grilled flat iron steak, two eggs your way, steak sauce, arugula, tavern potatoes

$22.00

ALL-BUTTER CROISSANT

$5.00

BAGEL & SCHMEAR

plain, cinnamon-raisin, everything

$5.00

TAVERN POTATOES

$6.00

BREAKFAST MEATS

smoked bacon, smoked ham, pork sausage, chicken sausage, veggie sausage

TOAST

white, wheat, rye, and gluten free

$3.00

extra bites.

brunch menu.

SUPER GREEN SALAD

tuscan kale, arugula, baby bok choy, green apple, scallion, farro and miso-tahini dressing

$13.00

CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD

romaine lettuce, caesar dressing, parmesan, torn croutons, hard-boiled egg

$19.00

TAVERN TURKEY SANDWICH

applewood bacon, tomato, avocado, white cheddar, pickled red onions, garlic aioli, toasted wheat bread

$19.00

FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH

fried chicken thigh, pimento cheese, pickles, cabbage slaw, spicy puya chili vinaigrette

$16.00

DOUBLE GRIDDLE BURGER

havarti cheese, tomato remoulade, pomme frites, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles

$19.00

STEAK FRITES

oz Ribeye, chimichurri, garlic aioli, choice of fries or house salad

$31.00

FULL TOWER

for the enjoyment of parties of +

$85.00

HALF TOWER

for the enjoyment of parties of +

$50.00

mimosa towers.

shareables.

CHILLED JUMBO SHRIMP

horseradish cocktail sauce and dijonnaise

$20.00

JENNIE’S MEATBALLS

whipped goat cheese polenta, san marzano pomodoro sauce and grilled ciabatta bread

$17.00

ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

medjool dates, calabrian chili honey, lemon, manchego

$11.00

HERBED POMMES FRITES

truffle aioli

$10.00

HOUSE MADE CHIPS AND GUAC

crispy corn chips, pico de gallo, avocado guacamole

$12.00

ASIAN CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

lemongrass-ginger chicken broth, udon noodles, bok choy and vegetables

$10.00

BIG JIM’S BOWL OF CHILI

shredded cheddar, onions, sour cream and crackers

$12.00

SUPER GREEN SALAD

tuscan kale, arugula, baby bok choy, green apple, scallions, farro and miso tahini dressing

$12.00

CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD

romaine hearts, caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, torn croutons

$13.00

SIMPLE BABY GREEN SALAD

white balsamic vinaigrette, heirloom cherry tomatoes, cucumber, radishes

$13.00

soups & salads.

handhelds.

DOUBLE GRIDDLE BURGER

havarti cheese, LTO and house-made b&b pickles

$19.00

FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH

fried chicken thigh, pimento cheese, pickles, cabbage slaw, spicy dried chili vinaigrette

$17.00

BEYOND BURGER

plant based patty, havarti cheese,LTO, truffle veganaise and house-made b&b pickles

$16.00

TAVERN TURKEY CLUB SANDWICH

applewood smoked bacon, tomato, avocado, white cheddar, pickled red onions, garlic aioli, toasted wheat bread

$16.00

ARTISANAL GRILLED CHEESE TOMATO BASIL SOUP

sourdough bread, havarti, white cheddar, marinated plum tomato and poblano jam

$14.00

AVOCADO TOAST

toasted harvest wheat bread, whipped ricotta, harissa-piquillo pepper sauce, pickled red onion-radish salad, two eggs

$16.00

RIGATONI

spicy vodka sauce, charred broccolini and fresh ricotta cheese

$26.00

STEAK FRITES

oz prime ribeye, chimichurri, pommes frites, garlic aioli

$31.00

GRILLED BRICK CHICKEN BREAST

garlic rice, charred scallions, achara salad and adobo sauce

$24.00

GRILLED FAROE ISLAND SALMON

heirloom cauliflower, marble potatoes, poached golden raisins, piquillo sauce

$29.00

mains.

APPETIZERS

CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD

Romaine Hearts, Aged Parmesan, Torn Croutons, Caesar Dressing {

$13.00

HARVEST CHOPPED SALAD

Tuscan Kale, Arugula, Feta, Spiced Pecans, Poached Cranberries, Maple-Poppy seed Dressing {

$13.00

LITTLE GEM SALAD

Roasted Beets, Radish, Maple-Pumpkin Seed, Granola, Green Goddess Dressing

$13.00

CHILLED JUMBO SHRIMP

Horseradish Cocktail Sauce and Dijonnaise

$20.00

BURRATA & ROASTED FARMER SQUASH BRUSCHETTA

Greek Yogurt, Spiced Pepita Seeds, Rocket Greens, Sherry Vinaigrette

$16.00

SEARED LUMP CRAB CAKE

Fried Caper-Lemon Aioli, Calabrian Chili Coulis

$19.00

JENNIE’S MEATBALLS

Whipped Goat Cheese Polenta, San Marzano Pomodoro Sauce, Grilled Ciabatta Bread

$17.00

DEVILED EGGS

Housemade Giardiniera, Crispy Pork Belly, Smoked Paprika Aioli

$14.00

STEAK FRITES

oz Prime Ribeye, Chimichurri, Pommes Frites, Garlic Aioli

$31.00

oz PRIME NEW YORK STRIP

Herb-Pickled Shallot Butter, Roasted Broccoli Gratin

$57.00

BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB

Hoisin Glaze, Pineapple-Chinese Sausage Jasmine Fried Rice and Green Papaya-Baby Spinach Salad

$33.00

GRILLED KUROBUTA PORK CHOP

Artichokes, Root Vegetables, Tomatoes, Olives

$38.00

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST PAILLARD

Roast Pearl Onions, Lardon, Confit Marble Potatoes and Apple Cider Sauce

$26.00

GRILLED FAROE ISLAND SALMON

Heirloom Cauliflower, Marble Potatoes, Poached Raisins, Piquillo Coulis

$29.00

RIGATONI

Spicy Vodka Sauce, Charred Broccolini, Fresh Ricotta

$26.00

CAVATELLI ALLA NORCINA

Ricotta Dumpling, Pork Sausage, Exotic Mushrooms, Kale, Grana Padano

$28.00

DOUBLE GRIDDLE BURGER

Havarti Cheese, Tomato Remoulade, Butter Pickles, LTO, Pommes Frites

$19.00

IMPOSSIBLE BURGER

Havarti Cheese, Tomato Remoulade, Butter Pickles, LTO, Pommes Frites

$19.00

ENTRÉES

DESSERT

VALRHONA CHOCOLATE DEVILS FOOD CAKE

Tahitian vanilla bean ice cream

BANANA PUDDING

Housemade Vanilla Wafers

APPLE TART

Brown butter custard, Vanilla bean ice cream

CARROT CAKE

Golden raisins, Walnuts, Créme anglais

SEASONAL SORBET

Macerated Berries

ROASTED BRUSSEL SPROUTS

Dates, Calabrian Chili Honey, Manchego

$11.00

HERBED POMMES FRITES

Truffle Aioli

$10.00

CREAMED SPINACH

Caramelized Onion and Toasted Panko Crust

$9.00

SIDES

Kids

MAC AND CHEESE

BREADED CHICKEN TENDERS

GRILLED CHEESE

HAMBURGER

BUTTERED NOODLES

PINK PANTHER

Gin, Aperol,Guava,Lemon Juice and Egg White

PASSION ON STATE

Makers, Passion Fruit, Lime juice, Ginger Ale

THE GOLDEN HOUR

Prosecco, H rosé, watermelon syrup, Soda

DIABLO MARGARITA

Flecha Azul Tequila, Strawberry syrup, Smoked Jalapeños,

ELK'S OWN

Buffalo Trace, Port Wine, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Angostura, Egg White

LOADED DICE

Tanqueray, Blackberries,Lemon juice,

O.G. SPRITZ

Orange Gold wine, Guava, St. Germain, lemon juice, Gerard Bertrand sparkling rosé

THE WIT SPRITZ

H wine, Watermelon syrup, Prosecco

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

DRAFT BEERS

KRANKSHAFT, KOLSCH

Metropolitan brewing, Chicago (.% ABV)

RADIO FREE, PILSNER

Wild onion brewery, Chicago (.% ABV)

STELLA ARTOIS

Anheuser-Busch, St. Louis (.% ABV)

DAISY CUTTER, PALE ALE

Half Acre Brewing, Chicago (.% ABV)

HAZY BEER HUG

Goose Island, Chicago (.% ABV)

OKTOBERFEST

Revolution Brewing, Chicago (.% ABV)

IPA

Lagunitas Brewery, Chicago (.% ABV)

NINJA VS UNICORN

Pipeworks Brewing Co. Chicago (.% ABV)

KROMBACHER

Krombacher/Kreutzal, Germany (.% ABV)

MILK NITRO

Left Hand Brewing Co. Longmont ,CO (.% ABV)

BUDLIGHT

Anheuser-Busch, St. Louis (.% ABV)

KENTUCKY BOURBON

Barrel Ale, Lexington Brewing, Lexington KY (.% ABV)

APEX PREDATOR

SAISON, Off Color Brewing Co. Chicago (.%ABV)

BELLS TWO HEARTED

IPA, Bells Brewery Michigan (.%ABV)

SON OF JUICE

Indian Pale Ale, Maplewood Brewery, Illinois (.% ABV)

Eris Blush

Rosé Cider, Eris brewery and cider (.% ABV)

VON VON MOJO

Eris brewery and cider (.% ABV)

PERMANENT VACATION

Citra IPA, Brickstone Brewery (. ABV)

ANTI-HERO

IPA, Revolution Brewing Chicago (.% ABV)

GUMBALLHEAD

IPA, Three Floyds Brewing, Munster IN (. ABV)

LIL SUMPIN

IPA Lagunitas Brewery, Petaluma CA (. ABV)

BELT AND SUSPENDERS

IPA, Buckledown Brewery, Lyons Il (.%)

TROPICAL BEER HUG

IPA,Goose Island Brewery, Chicago (. ABV)

MODELO

Lager, Mexican Brewery, Mexico (.% ABV)

HIGH LIFE

Lager, Miller Brewing Co. Milwaukee WI (.%)

PAST BLUE RIBBON

Lager, Papst Brewery (.%ABV)

MILLER LITE

Pilsner lager, Miller Brewing Co. Milwaukee WI (.%)

HARD APPLE CIDER

Cider, Vander Mill (.% ABV)

SYSTEM

Seltzer, Black Cherry (% ABV)

HAY MARKET

Lager,Dortmunder (.% ABV)

ZOMBIEDUST

Pale Ale, Three Floyds Brewing, Munster IN (.%ABV)

HEINEKEN

Pale Lager, Dutch Brewery, (.%ABV)

FIST CITY

Pale Ale, Revolution Brewery, Chicago (. ABV)

CORONA

Pale Lager, Mexican Brewery, Mexico, (.% ABV)

JUNGLE BOOGIE

American Pale, Marz Brewery (.% ABV)

EL TUB

Saison, Whiner brewery, Chicago (.% ABV)

GUINNESS

Stout,Diaego Dublin (.% ABV)

BUBBLE TROUBLE

Seltzer, Marz Brewery (.% ABV)

WHITE CLAW LIME

Seltzer,Mark Anthony Brewing CO Arizona (.% ABV)

BLACK CHERRY

Seltzer,Mark Anthony Brewing CO Arizona (.% ABV)

BOTTLES AND CANS BEERS

WHITE WINE

TERLATO

Pinot Grigio Alto Adige, Italy

$17.00

JORDAN

$17.00

WAIRAU RIVER

Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealnad

$21.00

RUFFINO MOSCATO D'ASTI

Piedmont,Italy

$17.00

AUGUST KESSELER

Riesling, Rheingau, Germany

$17.00

CHALK HILL

Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma, California

$18.00

ORANGE GOLD

Gerard Bertrand White Blend, France

$14.00

LOVEBLOCK

Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand

$21.00

FIRESTEED

Pinot Noir, Oregon

$16.00

ELEMENTAL

Cabernet Sauvignon Central Valley, Chile

$15.00

ZUCCARDI

Malbec,Valle de uco, Mendoza Argentina

$16.00

BONANZA

By Camus, Cabernet Sauvignon, California

$16.00

RED WINE

SPARKLING & CHAMPAGNE

CUVEE JEAN-LOUIS BLANC DE BLANCS

Brut Champagne, France

MOET IMPERIAL

Brut, Champagne, France

BERTRAND CREMANT

Sparkling Rosé Brut Napa Valley, California

AVISSI PROSECCO BRUT

Prosecco Brut, Treviso, Italy

GH MUMM

Champagne, France

BOLLICINI

Prosecco doc, Italy

CUVEE JEAN-LOUIS BLANC DE BLANCS BRUT

champagne, france

$15.00

BERTRAND CREMANT SPARKLING ROSÉ BRUT

napa valley, california

$17.00

MIRAVAL

Rosé, Cotes De Provence, France

COTES DE ROSE

Gerar Betrand Rosé, Cotes De Povence, France

ROSÉ

bar menu.

HOUSE MADE CHIPS SALSA & GUAC

house-made pico de gallo & guac

$12.00

CHILI CHEESE FRIES

shredded cheddar, scallions, sour cream

$14.00

BIG JIM’S BOWL OF CHILI

shredded cheddar, onions, sour cream, crackers

$12.00

DOUBLE GRIDDLE BURGER

havarti cheese, tomato remoulade, house-made bread & butter pickles, LTO, pommes frites

$19.00

TAVERN TURKEY SANDWICH

applewood bacon, tomato, avocado, white cheddar, pickled red onions, garlic aioli, toasted wheat bread

$19.00

FRIED COD SANDWICH

house tartar sauce, american cheese, coleslaw, brioche bun

$17.00

PHILLY CHEESE STEAK SANDWICH

steak, grilled onions, peppers, wild mushroom, provolone, garlic aioli, giardiniera, toasted hoagie roll

$19.00

PINK PANTHER

gin, aperol,guava,lemon juice and egg white

PASSION ON STATE

makers, passion fruit, lime juice, ginger ale

THE GOLDEN HOUR

prosecco, h rosé, watermelon syrup, soda

ELK’S OWN

buffalo trace, port wine, lemon juice, simple syrup, angostura, egg white

LOADED DICE

tanqueray, blackberries, lemon juice

O.G. SPRITZ

orange gold wine, guava, st. germain, lemon juice, gerard bertrand sparkling rosé

THE WIT SPRITZ

h wine, watermelon syrup, prosecco

signature & classic cocktails

draft.

KRANKSHAFT, KOLSCH

[.% ABV] metropolitan brewing|chicago, il

$9.00

RADIO FREE, PILSNER

[.% ABV] wild onion brewery|chicago, il

$9.00

STELLA ARTOIS, BELGIAN LAGER

[. % ABV] stella artois.|belgium

$9.00

DAISY CUTTER, PALE ALE

[.% ABV] half acre brewing|chicago, il

$9.00

GOOSE ISLAND, SEASONAL

[.% ABV] goose island|chicago, il

$9.00

REVOLUTION, SEASONAL

[. % ABV] revolution brewing co.|chicago, il

$9.00

LAGUNITAS, SEASONAL

[.% ABV] lagunitas brewing co.|chicago, il

$9.00

APEX PREDATOR, SAISON

[.% ABV] off color brewing|chicago, il knob creek, amaro, vanilla maple syrup & orange bitters

$9.00

MAPLEWOOD, SON OF JUICE

[. % ABV] maplewood brewing co.|chicago, il

$9.00

ALLAGASH, WHITE

[. % ABV] allagash brewing co.|portland, me

$9.00

BUD LIGHT, LAGER

[. % ABV] anheuser-busch|st louis, mo

$9.00

KENTUCKY BOURBON , BARREL ALE

[. % ABV] lexington brewing & distilling co.| lexington, ky

$9.00

KROMBACHER, LAGER , PILSNER

[. % ABV] krombacher|kreutzal, germany

$9.00

MILK NITRO, STOUT

[. % ABV] left hand brewing co.|longmont, co

$9.00

NINJA VS UNICORN, IMPERIAL IPA

[. % ABV] pipeworks brewing co.|chicago, il

$9.00

MIRAVAL ROSÉ

rose, cotes de provence, france

$18.00

GERARD BERTRAND COTES DE ROSE

rose, cotes de provence, france

$15.00

GERARD BERTRAND “ORANGE GOLD”

white blend, france

$14.00

rosé & orange.

white.

TERLATO PINOT GRIGIO

alto adige, italy

$17.00

CHALK HILL SAUVIGNON BLANC

sonoma, california

$18.00

JORDAN CHARDONNAY

sonoma, california

$21.00

WAIRAU RIVER SAUVIGNON BLANC

marlborough, new zealand

$17.00

RUFFINO MOSCATO D’ASTI

piedmont, italy

$17.00

AUGUST KESSELER “R”

riesling, rheingau, germany

$14.00

LOVEBLOCK PINOT NOIR

marlborough, new zealand

FIRESTEED PINOT NOIR

oregon

ELEMENTAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON

central valley, chile

TERAZZAS MALBEC

mendoza, argentina

BONANZA By CAYMUS CABERNET SAUVIGNON

california

red