The Gage Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Gage, a distinguished cocktail bar nestled in the heart of Chicago. This culinary gem champions New American cuisine, bringing an innovative twist to classic fare. The menu is a vibrant tapestry of flavors, with standout offerings like the Brussels Sprouts Tartine and Whiskey Braised Pork Poutine that highlight their commitment to quality ingredients.
Perfect for any palate, The Gage meticulously caters to vegetarians, vegans, and pescatarians alike. Salad options, such as the Hawaiian Tuna Nicoise and Bavette Steak Salad, provide a refreshing touch, while hearty specialties like Steak Frites and Lamb Vindaloo promise satisfaction for meat lovers. The casual yet classy atmosphere is ideal for gatherings, offering both outdoor seating and a full bar experience. With a range of features from takeout to catering, The Gage is ready to impress. Don’t miss their lively happy hour on bustling nights!
Beginnings
Brussels Sprouts Tartine**
burrata, honey, lemon, pecan, grilled ciabatta
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
torn noodles, amish chicken, garden veggies
Seasonal Soup du Jour
Pub Scotch Egg
farm egg, fennel sausage, herbed mustard, petite greens
Dublin Prawn Cocktail
lemon, cocktail sauce, sauce marie rose
House Made Bread Service
ciabatta, irish butter
Whiskey Braised Pork Poutine
fries, wisconsin cheese curds, whiskey braised pork shoulder, pickled red onion, pork gravy
Fried Pickles
lightly beer-battered with smoked serrano aioli
Hawaiian Tuna Nicoise*
nicoise olives, gem lettuce, avocado, hericot vert, tomato, hard boiled eggs, pommery mustard vinaigrette
Bavette Steak Salad* **
organic mixed greens, avocado, humboldt fog, watermelon radish, pickled red onion, walnut vinaigrette
Grilled Chicken Salad
grilled baby gem, roasted red peppers, marinated artichokes & tomatoes, herbs, charred lemon vinaigrette
Fork & Knife Wedge
gem lettuce, crispy pork belly, point reyes blue cheese, cherry tomato, granny smith apple, crispy fried onions, herbed buttermilk dressing
The Gage Caesar
baby gem lettuce, parmesan, focaccia croutons, anchovy, housemade caesar dressing
Garden & Grain Bowl
quinoa, herbs, spinach, asparagus, peas, cauliflower, cucumber, peppers, green goddess
Greens
House Specialties
Steak Frites*
prime flat iron steak, mâitre d' butter, crispy fries
Lamb Vindaloo
basmati rice, naan, cucumber raita, lemon, mint & coriander
Fish & Chips
beer-battered icelandic cod, lemons, tartar, crispy fries
Mushroom Bolognese
housemade papparedelle, cremini, oyster, & porcini mushrooms, parmesan
Coconut Curry
udon noodles, oyster mushrooms, bok choy, kabocha squash, jalapenos, lime
Crispy Zucchini Sandwich
burrata, basil, arugula, red onion, pecorino aioli, housemade ciabatta
Lobster Roll
chilled maine lobster, dill herb aioli, crispy onions, charred lemon, buttered brioche
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
buttermilk fried chicken thigh, cole slaw, cilantro aioli, gouda, hot sauce, challah roll
The Gage Burger*
8oz prime blend, l.t.o., choice of swiss, cheddar, or bleu cheese, brioche bun
Sandwiches
Additions
Truffle Fries
truffle butter, grana padano, truffle aioli, herbs
Field Greens
cucumber, radish, fennel, cherry tomatoes, dill vinaigrette
Aligot Whipped Potato
gruyère, golden yukon potato, chives
Chips & Curry
vindaloo curry, fries
Seasonal Cobbler - C. 1915
ruby port, pink grapefruit, lemon, angostura, sage, nutmeg
Spicy Margarita - C. 1936
arette blanco tequila, ilegal mezcal, agave, lime, smoked jalapeño, chile salt
Saltwind Sling
garnish island irish gin, honeydew, seaweed, apple, dill, sea salt rim
The Brack Knack
blackpitts peated irish whiskey, ron zacapa 23, px sherry, black tea, spiced honey, lemon twist
The Right Proper
roe&co irish whiskey, mr. black coffee liqueur, cold brew, salted caramel-vanilla syrup, guinness
The Classic Irish Coffee
roe&co irish whiskey, hot coffee, demerara, whipped cream, nutmeg
Hot Toddy
teeling small-batch irish whiskey, demerara, lemon peel, clove
Seasonals
Highbrow Highballs
Rhubarb & Elderflower G&T
tanqueray gin, fever tree elderflower tonic, rhubarb bitters, citrus
San Juan Deluxe
aberfeldy 12-year single malt, toasted coconut soda, salt rim, lime
Silver Highball
patron silver, fever tree lime soda, strawberry, mint
The Dublin Lawyer
teeling single-barrel port-finished whiskey, golden syrup, black cherry & chocolate bitters
The Gage Sazerac
dark arts single-barrel rye, remy martin vsop, anisette, steen's louisiana cane syrup, creole bitters
The One-two Ponche
arette single-barrel reposado, spiced mango, honey, hibiscus bitters, grapefruit twist
Old Fashioneds
The Gage's Flawless Martini Service
The Classic
botanist gin, dry vermouth, dimmi, & martini bitters
The Salt & Pepper Gibson
reyka vodka, citadelle cornichon, la copa vermouth, peppercorn, olive bitters, caper brine
The Professional
grey goose, vanilla, passionfruit, white wine shrub, lemon twist, champagne gummy
Cider Tandem "Green Man" Michigan Pilsner 5.2%
Euro Pilsner Harp Ireland Nonic 5%
English Mild Spiteful "Farthing" Chicago Nonic 3.6%
Belgian Blonde Moody Tongue "Orangeblossom" Chicago Tulip 5.5%
German Wheat Weihenstephaner "Hefeweisse" Chicago Pilsner 5.8%
Juicy IPA Maplewood "Juice Pants" Chicago Tulip 6.0%
A Proper Guinness Dry Stout Ireland Pint 4.2%
Gage Standards
Rotating Seasonals
Sour Ale with Swedish Fish & Cranberry Irving Park "Ludefi$k" Chicago Chalice 4.5%
Hoppy Pilsner Victory "Prima Pils" New York Pilsner 5.3%
Wheat Ale with Pineapple Maui Brewing "Mana" Hawaii Tulip 5.5%
Baltic Porter Dovetail Chicago Tulip 6.5%
Belgian Strong Ale Unibroue "La Fin du Monde" Montréal Chalice 8%
Double IPA Avery "Maharajah" New York Chalice 9%
Russian Imperial Stout With Vanilla Pollyanna "Personal Chain Letter" Chicago Chalice 10%
Hugo Sprit-Zero
giffard elderflower cordial, lemon, n/a sparkling wine, mint, cucumber
The Ornithologist
n/a bitter aperitif, n/a agave spirit, pineapple syrup, lime, sea salt, orangeflower
Espresso N/A-Groni
espresso cordial, n/a bitter aperitif, n/a vermouth, coconut aminos, orange twist
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
Athletic Brewing N/A Beer
smooth and malty - IPA or blonde
Guinness N/A Irish Stout
as good as the original
United Sodas
unique, hand-crafted, not too sweet: orange-nectarine, blackberry, ginger, or cherry
St. Agrestis "Amaro Falso"
bitter sparkling n/a amaro