Fireside Restaurant & Lounge Menu

Welcome to Fireside Restaurant & Lounge, a charming gem nestled in Chicago's Ravenswood neighborhood. With an inviting atmosphere steeped in history, this dining spot blends classic American fare with Creole and Cajun influences. Our menu is thoughtfully crafted, featuring highlights like the Blackened Chicken Salad and Chicken N Waffles, perfect for those craving comfort food.

For brunch enthusiasts, the selection of delightful French toasts and inventive waffles ensures a memorable experience. Customers rave about the fall-off-the-bone tender ribs and flavorful chicken wings, enhanced by house-made dipping sauces. Additionally, our extensive drink options, including refreshing mimosas and creative cocktails, elevate any meal.

Whether you’re dining in our cozy restaurant, enjoying the heated outdoor seating, or utilizing our delivery services, Fireside caters beautifully to families, groups, and late-night diners alike. Join us for a delightful meal with a warm ambiance that will make you feel right at home!

Starters Salads

Blackened Chicken Salad

mixed greens, blackened chicken breast, avocado, roasted corn and black bean relish, roasted red peppers, pico de gallo, shredded mozzarella, crispy flour tortilla strips, choice of dressing

$$15.00

Chicken Tenders

4 battered chicken tenderloins, choice of bbq or honey mustard, served with fries

$$12.00

Fireside Chopped

mixed greens, chopped iceberg, herbed chicken, avocado, bacon, tomato, roasted corn, bleu cheese crumbles, scallions, crispy flour tortilla strips, tossed in citrus dressing

$$15.00

Giant Pretzel

sprinkled with sea salt, side of creole mustard and beer cheese sauce

$$14.00

Avocado Toast

$$12.00

Bang Bang Shrimp

tempura shrimp tossed in our signature sweet spicy bangbang sauce

$$14.00

Buffalo Cauliflower

breaded and fried, homemade buffalo sauce, bleu cheese dipping sauce

$$11.00

Caesar Salad

romaine, cajun croutons, grated parmesan, creamy caesar dressing

$$12.00

Chicken Quesadillas

smoked chicken, mozzarella, green pepper, and cilantro, flour tortilla, side of sour cream, salsa, guacamole

$$13.00

Coconut Shrimp

butterflied and breaded with coconut shavings, crispy fried, side of habanero mango sauce

$$12.00

Fried Calamari

served with homemade tartar cocktail sauce

$$14.00

Fried Cheese Curds

NEW! served with a side of house made marinara

$$14.00

Fried Pickle Chips

NEW! served with a side of chipotle ranch

$$12.00

Grilled Calamari

served with tartar and cocktail sauce.

$$18.00

Lemon Garlic Hummus

$$12.00

Very Berry Salad

$$14.00

Yogurt Granola Parfait

$$11.00

Bagel With Smoked Salmon

$$14.00

Breakfast Burrito

$$13.00

Breakfast Sandwich

$$12.00

Butcher Plate

$$18.00

Chilaquiles

$$13.00

Chorizo Skillet

$$14.00

Country Fried Steak Eggs

$$15.00

Meat Lovers Skillet

$$16.00

Top Sirloin Steak Eggs

$$21.00

Veggie Lovers Skillet

$$12.00

Breakfast Specialties

French Toast, Waffles, Biscuits

Andouille Biscuits Gravy

$$14.00

Banana Nut Bread French Toast

$$14.00

Chicken N Waffles

$$16.00

Classic French Toast

$$12.00

Country Style Biscuits Gravy

$$13.00

Fireside Waffles

$$11.00

Side Biscuits Gravy

$$6.00

Side Andouille Biscuits

$$6.00

Churro Waffle

$$13.00

Canadian Bacon Benedict

$$13.00

Fireside Omelet

$$17.00

Florentine Benedict

$$14.00

Steak Eggs Benedict

Two sirloin cuts, poached eggs, English muffin, hollandaise.

$$16.00

Spicy Cajun Omelet

$$14.00

Spinach Goat Cheese Omelet

$$14.00

Egg Combo

$$8.00

Asparagus Quiche

$$13.00

Loraine Quiche

$$14.00

Eggs

Entrees, Burgers, Sandwiches

Blackened Chicken Pasta

spicy blackened chicken breast and cavatappi pasta tossed in a cajun cream sauce, topped with parmesan

$$20.00

Full Slab Ribs Brunch

Our famous ribs are smoked on end for hours in our own smoker standing on end allows the smoke to reach both sides of the ribs and then smothered with our homemade bbq sauce. make them blackened with sauce on the side for 1 more Served with your choice of homemade country mashed potatoes, fries, or seasoned rice.

$$26.00

Half Slab Ribs Brunch

Our famous ribs are smoked on end for hours in our own smoker standing on end allows the smoke to reach both sides of the ribs and then smothered with our homemade bbq sauce. make them blackened with sauce on the side for 1 more Served with your choice of homemade country mashed potatoes, fries, or seasoned rice.

$$14.00

Smoked Gouda Mac Cheese

homemade decadent cheddar and smoked gouda cheese sauce tossed with cavatappi pasta VEGGIES 2 EACH asparagus, broccoli, mushrooms, peas, grilled onion, tomato, red pepper MEATS 4 EACH chicken, italian sausage, bacon, andouille sausage, pulled pork

$$15.00

Bellini

$$11.00

Elderflower Pineapple Mimosa

$$11.00

Fire Mary

$$11.00

GL Champagne

$$8.00

Lush

$$11.00

Metropolis

$$11.00

Mimosa

$$10.00

Mimosas For Table

$$28.00

Brunch Drinks

Brunch Sides

Add Egg

$$2.00

Andouille Sausage Links

$$5.00

Bacon

$$5.00

Bagel With Cream Cheese

$$5.00

Breakfast Potatoes

$$5.00

Coleslaw

$$5.00

Corned Beef Hash

$$5.00

English Muffin

$$3.00

Fresh Fruit Plate

$$5.00

Gouda Mac Side

$$8.00

Ham Steak

$$6.00

Hash Browns

$$5.00

House Salad

$$6.00

Marble Rye Toast

$$3.00

Mashed Potatoes

$$6.00

Multi Grain Toast

$$3.00

Sausage Links

$$5.00

Side Andouille Biscuits

$$6.00

Side Biscuits Gravy

$$6.00

Single Biscuit

$$1.50

Small Caesar

$$7.00

Soup Bowl

call the restaurant for the soup of the day

$$9.00

Soup Cup

call the restaurant for the soup of the day

$$6.00

White Toast

$$3.00

Side Ranch 2 Oz

$$0.75

Side BBQ 2 Oz

$$0.75

Side Beer Cheese 2 Oz

$$1.50

Side Bleu Cheese Dressing 2 Oz

$$0.75

Side Buffalo Sauce 2 Oz

$$0.75

Side Cajun Mayo 2 Oz

$$0.75

Side Chipotle Aioli 2 Oz

$$0.75

Side Gravy 2 Oz

$$1.50

Side Honey Mustard 2 Oz

$$0.75

Side Mayo 2 Oz

$$0.75

Side Garlic Parmesan

$$0.75

Sweet Potato Tots

$$9.00

Broccoli

$$6.00

Cajun Fries

$$7.00

Coleslaw

$$5.00

Fries

$$7.00

Garlic Bread

$$5.00

Gouda Mac Side

$$8.00

House Salad

$$6.00

Onion Rings

$$10.00

Small Caesar

$$7.00

Soup Bowl

call the restaurant for the soup of the day

$$9.00

Soup Cup

call the restaurant for the soup of the day

$$6.00

Tater Tots

$$7.00

Veggie Of Day

$$6.00

Sides Main

Kids Brunch

Kids Mac N Cheese

$$7.95

Kids Grilled Cheese

$$7.95

Kids Spaghetti

$$7.95

Kids Tenders

$$7.95

Kids Chicken Sandwich

$$5.95

Chocolate Chip Brownie A La Mode

$$8.50

Chocolate Decadence Cake Slice

$$8.50

Banana Cake Slice

$$8.50

Carrot Cake Slice

$$8.50

Key Lime Pie

$$8.50

Desserts

Sauces

Side 1000 Island 2 Oz

$$0.75

Side Bang Bang Sauce 2 Oz

$$0.75

Side BBQ 2 Oz

$$0.75

Side Beer Cheese 2 Oz

$$1.50

Side Bleu Cheese Dressing 2 Oz

$$0.75

Side BRUNCH Hollandaise 2 Oz

$$1.50

Side BRUNCH Sausage Gravy 2 Oz

$$3.00

Side Buffalo Sauce 2 Oz

$$0.75

Side Cajun Mayo 2 Oz

$$0.75

Side Chipotle Aioli 2 Oz

$$0.75

Side Chipotle RANCH 2 Oz

$$0.75

Side Cocktail Sauce 2 Oz

$$0.75

Side Dijon Mustard 2 Oz

$$0.75

Side Firebird Sauce 2 Oz

$$0.75

Side Garlic Aioli 2 Oz

$$0.75

Side Giardiniera 2 Oz

$$0.75

Side Gravy 2 Oz

$$1.50

Side Guacamole 2 Oz

$$1.50

Side Habanero Mango 2 Oz

$$0.75

Side Honey Mustard 2 Oz

$$0.75

Side Jalapeno Aioli 2 Oz

$$0.75

Side Marinara 2 Oz

$$0.75

Side Mayo 2 Oz

$$0.75

Side Ranch 2 Oz

$$0.75

Side Tartar Sauce 2 Oz

$$0.75

Side Tzatziki Sauce 2 Oz

$$0.75

Side 1000 Island 4 Oz

$$1.50

Side BangBang Sauce 4 Oz

$$1.50

Side BBQ Sauce 4 Oz

$$1.50

Side Beer Cheese 4 Oz

$$3.00

Side Blue Chz Dressing 4 Oz

$$1.50

Side BRUNCH Hollandaise 4 Oz

$$3.00

Side BRUNCH Sausage Gravy 4 Oz

$$3.00

Side Buffalo Sauce 4 Oz

$$1.50

Side Cajun Mayo 4 Oz

$$1.50

Side Chipotle Aioli 4 Oz

$$1.50

Side Chipotle RANCH 4 Oz

$$1.50

Side Cocktail Sauce 4 Oz

$$1.50

Side Dijon Mustard 4 Oz

$$1.50

Side Firebird Sauce 4 Oz

$$1.50

Side Garlic Aioli 4 Oz

$$1.50

Side Giardiniera 4 Oz

$$1.50

Side Gravy 4 Oz

$$3.00

Side Guacamole 4 Oz

$$3.00

Side Habanero Mango 4 Oz

$$1.50

Side Honey Mustard 4 Oz

$$1.50

Side Jalapeno Aioli 4 Oz

$$1.50

Side Marinara 4 Oz

$$1.50

Side Mayo 4 Oz

$$1.50

Side Ranch 4 Oz

$$1.50

Side Sour Cream 4 Oz

$$1.50

Side Tartar Sauce 4 Oz

$$1.50

Side Tzatziki Sauce 4 Oz

$$1.50

Topo Chico 12oz

$$4.00

20oz Bottle Pepsi

$$5.00

20oz Bottle Diet Pepsi

$$5.00

20oz Bottle Starry

$$5.00

Redbull Can

$$5.00

Sugar Free Redbull Can

$$5.00

Bottled Water

$$3.00

Root Beer

$$5.00

Beverages