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Name: City Winery Chicago
Address: 1200 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, United States, 60607
Telephone: (312) 229-5992
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

City Winery Chicago

4.3

843 Reviews

$30 and under

Wine Bar

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City Winery - Chicago is the second of its kind, following the New York City flagship’s model: It’s a functioning winery, a top-notch music venue, and a full-service restaurant, all housed in a massive 33,000-square-foot facility in the West Loop.

The wines are exceptional: Grapes are imported from renowned regions around the country, then crushed and aged on site. Wines are poured by the glass or bottle, with many available on tap.

The menu features Mediterranean-inspired small plates designed to complement our extensive wine list. Burrata, arancini, flatbreads, and hearty meat dishes are varied enough to please a diverse crowd over a few rounds of wine. Servers are happy to point you toward their favorite bites and paired wines, and with a concert next door almost any given night, dinner at City Winery means there’s always something fun to experience.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Wine Bar, Tapas / Small Plates, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 229-5992
Website
http://www.citywinery.com/chicago
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Mark Mendez
Catering
City Winery offers unique spaces for events of all sizes and styles with in-house catering. Please contact our Private Events team to customize the perfect event: eventschicago@citywinery.com or 312.229.5989

Location
1200 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60607
Neighborhood
West Loop
Cross street
Racine
Parking details
Valet parking is available for $13 per car (CASH ONLY), and FREE for VinoFile members! Additionally, excellent street parking is available along Randolph and surrounding side streets.
Public transit
Take the "L" train to Morgan Station (Green or Pink Line) walk south on N Morgan Street and then west on W Randolph, destination is on the right at the intersection of Randolph and Racine.
Entertainment
City Winery Chicago, the city’s only fully operational winery and concert venue, presents an eclectic mix of the most respected names in pop, jazz, blues, world music, rock, country, folk, R&B and soul. Additionally, the concert hall is equipped with a state-of-the-art sound system and in-house A/V, making it one of the most interesting venues to ever hit Chicago. For information on upcoming concerts and events, visit www.citywinery.com/chicago/tickets.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Come join us at City Winery and discover the perfect pairing of food and wine! Our new menu features an ensemble of small plates expertly crafted to harmonize with our award-winning wines. We believe that pairing is sharing, and we're thrilled to invite you to Indulge Your Senses in our new dining experience.

Land*

Chicken Corsica$23.00
braised chicken thigh / green harissa / smoked apricot jam / aleppo - pairing suggestions are city bubbles and chardonnay
American Wagyu Hanger Steak$25.00
chimichurri / duck fat fingerling potatoes - pairing suggestions are cabernet sauvignon and petite sirah
Lamb Meatballs$19.00
whipped feta / za'atar / crispy mint - pairing suggestions are pinot noir and cabernet sauvignon
Crispy Pork Belly$19.00
blue cheese / tomato confit / cracked black pepper / grilled baby lettuce - pairing suggestion is pinot noir
CW Wagyu Slider$19.00
cabernet onion jam / triple cream brie / arugula / champagne vinaigrette - pairing suggestions are cabernet sauvignon and syrah
Duck Tacos$19.00
duck confit / pomegranate molasses / pomegranate seeds / gremolata / goat cheese / micro cilantro - pairing suggestion is pinot noir
Raspberry Chipotle Wings$19.00
ranchego / pickled onion / shaved manchego - pairing suggestion is syrah
Burrata$19.00
chipotle fig jam / yuzu aioli / mission figs / shaved prosciutto / marcona almond / grilled baguette - pairing suggestion is sauvignon blanc
Hot Honey Pizza$22.00
sweet italian sausage / pepperoni / Heavens hot honey / fresh basil - pairing suggestion is cabernet franc

Sea*

Charred Octopus$22.00
romesco / crispy garlic - pairings suggestions are city bubbles and pinot noir
Lox n Flatbread$24.00
smoked salmon / horseradish crème fraîche / crispy capers / pickled red onion / blistered tomato - pairing suggestions are chardonnay and roussanne
Tuna Crudo$19.00
salsa verde / lemon / capers / dil / extra virgin olive oil - pairing suggestions are chardonnay and roussanne
Branzino$24.00
parsnip purée / arugula / fennel / citrus - pairing suggestions are chardonnay and sauvignon blanc
Poke Bowl$19.00
sushi grade tuna / edamame / cucumber / carrot / quinoa / avocado / heirloom cherry tomato / sesame-ginger vinaigrette - pairing suggestions are city bubbles and sauvignon blanc
Chilled Mussel Crostini$13.00
grilled baguette / artichoke / mint / pecorino romano / calabrian chili - pairing suggestions are city bubbles and sauvignon blanc
Saffron Lobster Risotto$29.00
creamy risotto / Maine lobster / english peas / roasted leeks - pairing suggestions are roussanne and pinot noir
Grilled Shrimp$19.00
garlic confit / preserved lemon / jumbo shrimp - pairing suggestions are sauvignon blanc and pinot noir

Plant

Bangin Hummus$15.00
crispy garbanzos / pistachio dukkah / Grilled pita - pairing suggestions are city bubbles and chardonnay
Arugula Salad$19.00
compressed strawberry / toasted hazelnut / shaved fennel / goat cheese / sweet onion vinaigrette - pairing suggestions are sauvignon blanc and chardonay
Kale Caesar Salad*$15.00
baby kale / 24-month aged parmesan / rye crouton / heirloom cherry tomato - pairing suggestions are sauvignon blanc and chardonnay
Truffle Fries$11.00
truffle oil/ parmesan reggiano / truffle aioli / chives - pairing suggestions are petite sirah and syrah
Lutenitsa$15.00
roasted eggplant / piquillo pepper / whipped garlic confit / pita - pairing suggestion is pinot noir
Kitchen Sink Potatoes$13.00
garlic / shallot / smoked paprika / garlic parmesan aioli - pairing suggestions are sauvignon blanc and pinot noir
Fun-guy Flatbread$21.00
foraged mushroom / fresh ricotta / pesto - pairing suggestions are roussanne and pinot noir
Braised Spinach and Chickpeas$15.00
fresh dill / lemon zest - pairing suggestion is sauvignon blanc
Mushroom Arancini$15.00
crispy risotto / arrabbiata / parmesan - pairing suggestion is pinot noir
Kung Pao Cauliflower$14.00
kung pao sauce / Fresno chili / scallion / crushed peanut - pairing suggestion in chardonnay
Roasted Heirloom Carrots$14.00
dill yogurt / smoked almonds - pairing suggestions are chardonnay and roussanne

Oysters

Half Dozen Oysters$16.00
daily selection / cocktail sauce / pet-nat peppercorn mignonette - pairing suggestions are sauvignon blanc and roussanne

Cheese and Charcuteries

Rotating Selection$37.00
meats / cheese / nuts / house jam / whole grain mustard / pickled vegetable / grilled baguette - pairing suggestions are pinot noir and syrah

What 843 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

843 Reviews

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AliciaA
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2020
overall5food4service4ambience5
The tables are too close together. It was too many people in one place.
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Alyssa
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall1food1service1ambience5
I have been coming to city winery for my birthday since it opened. This time the service was awful, our server went 30mins without checking in without refilling drinks. Burgers were overdone and we didn’t get the order we asked for. It was a waste of an expensive meal. I won’t be coming back for my birthday with my family next year.
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KimCJ
Chicago
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
I really enjoyed my experience at City Winery. We had a large party, I was pleasantly surprised at the efficiency, friendliness and excellence of the service. The food was great - the grilled salmon was delicious! I would definitely return for dinner.
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ItalianGirl1
Chicago
31 reviews
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience3
If your going to a concert it’s very convenient to eat in the dining room first. Salmon was good. I think they need better champagne choices and Prosecco choices.
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Tasha
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
We had a great time! The drinks were good and the show and staff were great.
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jls84
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2020
overall3food2service2ambience4
Restaurant food is very average. Venue is nice when there is a good artist.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it! Will be back again.
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great
Chicago
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
It was a family dinner/show Christmas present. There were 10 of us and we enjoyed the dinner and the show. We are already talking of doing the same next year.
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Jeff
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place, great service, very friendly and I would recommend that anyone and everyone come check out this place at least 1 time.
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Jules
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We go to 3-4 shows a year and always have dinner beforehand & have never been disappointed! Thank you:)
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MackieC
Chicago
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2019
overall4food3service5ambience5
I love City Winery although the current menu items aren’t the greatest selections. The quality of the food is great but there aren’t a lot of items that I wanted to try this time.
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HollyE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great from start to finish. We were on a time constraint and our server was amazing at accommodating us. We walked in the door and were greeted and given wine samples-can’t beat that-and seated immediately. We ordered a variety of dishes to be shared. The wine soaked mushrooms were amazing! We also had the rosé and the whiskey barrel aged Cabernet which was smooth and delicious. I highly recommend this place to anyone who loves wine and good food. We will definitely be back without a time constraint so we can stay and enjoy even more!! Thank you City Winery for a wonderful birthday dinner!!
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ChrisH
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience3
The food was excellent. Pleased my vegetarian wife and my carnivorous teenager. However, the wines--particularly the wines from City Winery itself--were disappointing. I had a flight of whites and roses; I did not want a full glass of any of them.
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Hobie
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 17, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed the Winery and learned that they have concerts each evening. So, we are planning on attending one in the future. Great place and good wine.
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Allie
Chicago
22 reviews
vip
3.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2019
overall3food4service1ambience5
The service was terrible. We were seated for 30 minutes without being attended to. After 30 minutes, we reported this to the manager and were greeted with drinks. After our food arrived, we were only checked on once throughout our 3 hour dinner. Fortunately, the food and atmosphere made up for the delay.
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Jerry
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just a wonderful place to dine and hear music. The venue is well-configured and the convenience of moving between restaurant and music hall is tops.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
Their computer system went down so we had to line up single file by the point of sale - other than that it was good
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Milfordite
Salt Lake City
108 reviews
vip
4.0
108 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2019
overall4food3service5ambience5
This is the place to go for dinner and a show if you also like to try new wines. They import grapes from various wine growing regions and make good wine from them on site. They pair this up with an interesting menu fit for wine tasting, but also for those who don't indulge in the vino. The service was very good. If I were rating the food on its own without the accompanying wine, I'd give it a B+. The wonderful thing is that they have an attached venue with various concerts rotating through. When you're done with your meal, you can continue sipping your wine next door wile listening to great music! A great place to go for a special night out!
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AmberO
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2019
overall5food5service3ambience5
The restaurant was beautiful and the hostess was so pleasant and welcoming. We came in for a concert and had the best time at the show. Our waiter at the restaurant was rude when we were choosing our wine. We didn’t want to ask any questions about the food after his response to our wine questions. He also had an odor. Everyone that served us our wine and food did a great job our main waiter was just rude. Overall, I would come back and hope to get a different waiter.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and fast service. Dinning area is very cozy and modern
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
59 reviews
vip
4.0
59 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience3
Create location with opportunity for food to accompany your music tickets if going to concert
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MS2018
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved this place! Our server was awesome! Will definitely be back!
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ANanda
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great experience at the newest Cooper’s Hawk and absolutely loved the service and ambiance. Can’t wait to go back.
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LisaLisa67
Chicago
32 reviews
vip
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience5
Team building and celebrating the start of the holidays.
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Frikkie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot. I would def go back again. We did not get the chance to eat the food there But I’ll come back and give the food a try!
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RitaR
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat down at 5:30 because we were upstairs at a meet and greet for the 7pm show of which we informed the hostess
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jmsh
Chicago
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Food and TJ does a great job in shepherding the customers comfortably in and out. Kudos, TJ
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2019
overall2food5service5ambience2
There isn’t a lot to choose from free menu and they had to hurry us out because there was wedding booked at 2 pm. So we were rushed. If I would of known we wouldn’t of come
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Chayra
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good. That’s all I have.
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EleanorS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2019
overall5food1service3ambience5
The vegan burget was undercook red the watier took me he could take it back to the kitchen an it will still be red that the way they cook it..i didnt eat it but i pay for it
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NICOLETTEB
Chicago
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2019
overall2food1service3ambience3
Trash food, don’t go if you’re hungry. More of a snack bites place.
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DanielB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 31, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
Very good food, great service, comfortable ambiance. We had dinner before a show, everyone was very accommodating, informative, and helpful throughout.
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Katrina
Chicago
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2019
overall4food3service4ambience4
aas we were going to the 8 o'clock show, makes sense to eat there...menu could use an update!
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Nash
Chicago
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've attended concerts at City Winery & wine on the riverwalk, however I've never been to the restaurant until the other night. I can say that it was an incredible dining experience! The server was so kind and perfectly attentive, the wine was perfect & the food was splendid. We will definitely be back!
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Elizabeth
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2019
overall5food3service5ambience5
Great place to hang out with friends. Nice menu choices and ambiance!
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Thor
Chicago
21 reviews
vip
2.0
21 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2019
overall2food2service4ambience3
We had a very mediocre experience. Service was only fair and they weren’t busy. The food was ok, but nothing special stands out and we tried a number of different things. We will be taking a pass on dining here in the future.
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LeslieH
St. Louis
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2019
overall1food1service1ambience4
The decor of the building was nice. However, the service was slow and the food was subpar. It took a long time to get our drinks and food was even longer. My husband had to ask for his food. We were in town on a Day Trip and I was truly disappointed!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
18 reviews
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2019
overall3food3service5ambience3
We had dinner at the restaurant prior to the Vivian Greene concert because the concert area is very cramped . The duck tacos were very good along with the Brussels sprouts but my steak was prepared incorrectly and had to be sent back
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2019
overall3food3service5ambience5
Our server was great. Friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. Food was well prepared but lacked punch. Maybe it's that way to highlight the wine. The wine was decent, although there were too many from California. Overall, we will go back. Nice night out.
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LarryB
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Worst part of City Winery is that its not closer to me in the western suburbs. I love it. If it were closer, I"d go more often. I also loved it so much that I'd wish that they'd have more of my genre of music. I loved getting there early. Loved the food. Entertainment was spectacular. Came back and told my employees that I'll take a group of them back. Already gave the info to 3 friends. Love Love Love....BTW...I'm a food and music snob. It takes a lot for me to make this sort of a compliment.
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1200 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60607

Additional information

Cross street
Racine
Neighborhood
West Loop
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Wine Bar, Tapas / Small Plates, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet parking is available for $13 per car (CASH ONLY), and FREE for VinoFile members! Additionally, excellent street parking is available along Randolph and surrounding side streets.
Public transit
Take the "L" train to Morgan Station (Green or Pink Line) walk south on N Morgan Street and then west on W Randolph, destination is on the right at the intersection of Randolph and Racine.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mark Mendez
Entertainment
City Winery Chicago, the city’s only fully operational winery and concert venue, presents an eclectic mix of the most respected names in pop, jazz, blues, world music, rock, country, folk, R&B and soul. Additionally, the concert hall is equipped with a state-of-the-art sound system and in-house A/V, making it one of the most interesting venues to ever hit Chicago. For information on upcoming concerts and events, visit www.citywinery.com/chicago/tickets.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.citywinery.com/chicago
Phone number
(312) 229-5992
Catering
City Winery offers unique spaces for events of all sizes and styles with in-house catering. Please contact our Private Events team to customize the perfect event: eventschicago@citywinery.com or 312.229.5989

City Winery Chicago

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Additional information

Land*

Chicken Corsica$23.00

American Wagyu Hanger Steak$25.00

Lamb Meatballs$19.00

Crispy Pork Belly$19.00

CW Wagyu Slider$19.00

Duck Tacos$19.00

Raspberry Chipotle Wings$19.00

Burrata$19.00

Hot Honey Pizza$22.00

Sea*

Charred Octopus$22.00

Lox n Flatbread$24.00

Tuna Crudo$19.00

Branzino$24.00

Poke Bowl$19.00

Chilled Mussel Crostini$13.00

Saffron Lobster Risotto$29.00

Grilled Shrimp$19.00

Plant

Bangin Hummus$15.00

Arugula Salad$19.00

Kale Caesar Salad*$15.00

Truffle Fries$11.00

Lutenitsa$15.00

Kitchen Sink Potatoes$13.00

Fun-guy Flatbread$21.00

Braised Spinach and Chickpeas$15.00

Mushroom Arancini$15.00

Kung Pao Cauliflower$14.00

Roasted Heirloom Carrots$14.00

Oysters

Half Dozen Oysters$16.00

Cheese and Charcuteries

Rotating Selection$37.00

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