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Optima
Chef selection of meats, cheese and accoutrements
$18.00
Hummus
Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Roasted Garlic, Pita
$10.00
Guacamole & Chips
Traditional guacamole topped with citrus cured onion, feta and house-made tortilla chips
$8.00

Seared Ahi Salad
sesame crusted tuna, arugula, watercress, cherry tomato, candied fennel, citrus vinaigrette
$16.00
Brussels Sprouts Salad
shaved brussels sprouts, crispy pancetta, parmesan, golden raisins, almonds, parm vinaigrette
$12.00
Southwest Salad
romaine, red onion, tomato, corn, black beans, avocado, avocado-lemon-cilantro dressing
$12.00

Double Cheeseburger
Grilled patty, roasted garlic aioli, caramelized onions, house-made pickles, lettuce, tomato, cheddar
$14.00
Prime Rib Dip
12 Hour Prime Rib, Smoked Sea Salt, Horseradish Crema, Au Jus
$18.00
Fried Chicken Club
Fried Chicken Breast, Black Forest Ham, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Swiss, Slaw
$15.00

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Phone: (312) 526-3477

Address: 1252 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

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Extra Phones: Phone: (312) 778-7111
Price Range: $$
Neighborhoods: Central Chicago, Near North Side, Old Town
AKA: The Optima Chicago
Category: Restaurants

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Menu

Optima
Chef selection of meats, cheese and accoutrements
$18.00
Hummus
Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Roasted Garlic, Pita
$10.00
Guacamole & Chips
Traditional guacamole topped with citrus cured onion, feta and house-made tortilla chips
$8.00
Pretzels & Cheese
House-made pretzels served with fontina fonduta and porter beer mustard
$9.00
Onion Rings
honey siracha aioli
$8.00
Crab Cakes
lump crab, lemon, avocado aioli
$12.00
Curried Cauliflower
cauliflower, broccoli, curried coconut sauce, crispy chickpeas
$8.00
Chicken Wings
peach siracha glaze
$10.00
Loaded Nachos
short rib, pico de gallo, guacamole, queso, salsa rojo, cilantro, jalapenos
$10.00
Grilled Shrimp
lemon, cilantro-almond pesto
$10.00
Empanadas
pork, potato, escabeche, salsa roja
$10.00
Meatballs
lamb & veal, tomato, parmesan
$8.00

Seared Ahi Salad
sesame crusted tuna, arugula, watercress, cherry tomato, candied fennel, citrus vinaigrette
$16.00
Brussels Sprouts Salad
shaved brussels sprouts, crispy pancetta, parmesan, golden raisins, almonds, parm vinaigrette
$12.00
Southwest Salad
romaine, red onion, tomato, corn, black beans, avocado, avocado-lemon-cilantro dressing
$12.00
Pear & Gorgonzola Salad
frisee, gorgonzola, watercress, candied walnuts, pear vinaigrette
$10.00

Double Cheeseburger
Grilled patty, roasted garlic aioli, caramelized onions, house-made pickles, lettuce, tomato, cheddar
$14.00
Prime Rib Dip
12 Hour Prime Rib, Smoked Sea Salt, Horseradish Crema, Au Jus
$18.00
Fried Chicken Club
Fried Chicken Breast, Black Forest Ham, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Swiss, Slaw
$15.00
Morning, Noon & Night
Toasted Ciabatta, Giardiniera, Avocado, Lettuce, Tomato, Ham, Fried Egg, Swiss
$15.00
Smoked Turkey Panini
sliced smoked turkey, cheddar, chipotle aioli, charred artichoke
$14.00
Caprese Panini
basil, pesto, tomato, mozzarella
$14.00

Ma's Meatloaf
Meatloaf, Tomato Jam, Garlic Confit Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Broccoli
$16.00
Fish & Chips
Beer Battered Whitefish, Tartar Sauce, French Fries
$16.00
Glazed Salmon
Scottish Salmon, Sesame Oil and Soy Sauce Glaze, Fried Brussels Sprouts, Balsamic Reduction
$24.00
Taco Trio
Beer-Battered Avocado Taco with Arbol Slaw -Steak Taco with Tomatillo Salsa, Avocado and Citrus Cured Red Onion -Grilled Chicken Taco with Onion and Cilantro Cream
$18.00

French Fries
$5.00
Mashed Potatoes
$5.00
Fried Brussels Sprouts
$5.00
Tater Tots
$5.00
Mac & Cheese
$5.00
House Salad
$5.00

Ice Cream Trio
Chef's seasonal selection
$10.00
Peanut Butter Pie
Peanut butter, cream cheese, chocolate cookie, caramel frosting
$8.00
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Dates, brown sugar caramel sauce, vanilla bean gelato
$8.00

Americana Breakfast
herbed scrambled eggs, canadian bacon, chicken sausage, roasted potatoes, toasted ciabatta
$14.00
Traditional Egg Benedict
canadian bacon, poached egg, herbed hollandaise, served with roasted potatoes or a house salad
$15.00
Salmon Benedict
citrus cured salmon, capers, dill, cucumber and cilantro cream, served with roasted potatoes or a house salad
$15.00
Eggplant Benedict
eggplant, roasted bell pepper hollandaise, served with roasted potatoes or a house salad
$15.00
Chicken and Waffles Benedict
waffle, fried chicken, spicy honey hollandaise, served with roasted potatoes or house salad
$15.00
Breakfast Burger
grilled patty, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, LTO, pickles, garlic aioli, bacon, fried egg, served with tots or a house salad
$16.00
Southwest Skillet
roasted potatoes & peppers, skirt steak, cheddar, pico de gallo, sunny side up eggs
$18.00
Savory French Toast
sourdough bread dipped in parmesan-herb batter, prosciutto jam, caramelized onions, sunny side up egg
$16.00
Avocado Toast
garlic toasted ciabatta, avocado, watercress, heirloom tomato, poached egg
$12.00
Funnel Cake
fudge, seasonal jam
$10.00
Cinnamon Rolls
house made cinnamon rolls, orange cream cheese frosting
$10.00

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