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Bird's Nest
2500 N Southport Ave
Chicago, US-IL 60614
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Main Menu
Appetizers
Chicken Skewers
$8.00
Chicken breast grilled to perfection and smothered in your choice of sauce: Bird's Nest Hot Sauce - Hot BBQ - BBQ - Teriyaki - Hot Teriyaki - Honey BBQ
Stuffed Mushrooms
$14.00
Mushroom caps stuffed with spinach, artichokes and cheeses. Please allow 30 min cook time.
Fried Mushrooms
$7.00
Beer battered by hand in house, with ranch or honey mustard for dipping (Available at kitchen's discretion)
Hummus and Veggie Plate
$10.00
Our secret recipe homemade hummus served with grilled pita bread, homemade corn chips and lots of fresh veggies
Artichoke Dip and Veggie Plate
$12.00
Open wide and enjoy homemade corn chips and warm pita served with homemade spinach artichoke dip and assorted fresh veggies
Cheezy Garlic Bread
$6.00
Garlic bread baked just right, topped with mozzarella cheese. Served with tangy marinara for dipping
Onion Rings
$6.00
A basket of yummy, freshly made beer battered onion rings (Available at kitchen's discretion)
French Fries
Choice of: Regular - Seasoned Curly Fries - Garlic Fries - Cajun
- $5.00
- Add Cheese for Dipping $7.00
Stuffed Peppers
$10.00
Roasted bell peppers stuffed with ground beef and rice and turkey and rice. Topped with tomato, mozzarella, parmesan and homemade marinara sauce
Ball Park Nachos
$4.00
Homemade corn chips smothered with cheese and jalapeños
Nachos
$12.00
Homemade corn chips smothered with chicken chili, melted cheeses and lettuce. Served with sides of pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole
Pulled Pork Nachos
$14.00
Homemade corn chips smothered with pulled pork, melted cheeses and lettuce. Served with sides of pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole
Quesadillas
Flour tortillas stuffed with melted cheeses and pico de gallo. Served with sides of jalapeno's, sour cream, and guacamole
- $7.00
- Add Grilled Chicken Breast $9.00
- Add Grilled Steak $10.00
Chili Cheese Fries
$9.00
Fries smothered in cheese and our original chicken chili
Victory Sticks
$9.00
Breaded mozzarella sticks served with tangy marinara for dipping
Wings Wings Wings
Voted "Best Wings in Chicago" by the Chicago Tribune
Wings Wings Wings
Bird's Nest Hot Sauce – Hot BBQ – BBQ – Teriyaki – Hot Teriyaki – Honey BBQ. Wing baskets include celery, blue cheese and ranch dressing
- Basket of 10 $16.00
- Basket of 20 $31.00
- Basket of 30 $45.00
Soups and Salads
Salad dressing choices: Italian, Caesar, Ranch, French, 1000 Island, Blue cheese, Honey Mustard, Balsamic
House Salad
Romaine lettuce topped with carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, and croutons
- $8.00
- Add Grilled Chicken $13.00
Buffalo Chicken Salad
$13.00
Grilled chicken breast marinated in our Bird's Nest Hot Sauce with romaine lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, and croutons. Served with a warm pita
Southwest Chicken Salad
$14.00
Black beans, corn, pico, and cheddar jack cheese over mixed greens and romaine. Topped with avocado, cajun chicken, and tortilla strips
Chicken BLT Salad
$14.00
Grilled chicken over mixed greens and romaine with tomatoes, crumbled bacon, and fresh avocado
Spinach Salad
$10.00
Fresh spinach, with tomato, onion, cucumber, and avocado
Taco Salad
Romaine lettuce, shredded cheddar/jack cheese, black beans, tomatoes, and tortilla strips. Served in a spinach tortilla
- $9.00
- Add Grilled Chicken Breast or Ground Beef $14.00
- Add Steak $15.00
Caesar Salad
Traditional fresh Caesar dressing over crisp romaine lettuce. Topped with garlic croutons and Parmesan cheese
- $6.00
- Add Grilled Chicken $11.00
Nest Salad
$14.00
Mixed greens and romaine lettuce, grilled chicken breast, tomatoes, craisins, almonds, and fresh goat cheese with balsamic vinaigrette
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Delicious, homemade with chicken breast, topped with tortilla chips and fresh cilantro
- Cup $5.00
- Bowl $7.00
White Bean Chicken Chili
A Bird's Nest creation. Tender chicken breast with a perfected blend of veggies and spices. A must try!
- Cup $5.00
- Bowl $7.00
Wraps
All wraps Stuffed full into a 12" spinach tortilla. Include your choice of a side: Fries, garlic fries, cajun fries, seasoned fries. Substitute with a cup of soup or side salad for $2
Caesar Chicken Wrap
$11.00
Grilled chicken breast with traditional caesar dressing, romaine lettuce, tomato, onion, and parmesean cheese
Turkey Club Wrap
$13.00
Freshly shaved turkey breast with swiss, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
$13.00
Grilled chicken breast sliced and smothered with our Bird's Nest Hot Sauce. Then Stuffed with lettuce, tomato, onion, and blue cheese
Southwestern Chicken Wrap
$13.00
Blackened chicken breast with homemade black bean corn salsa, fresh cilantro, and spicy chipotle mayo
Panini Sandwiches
Italian style sandwich with a golden brown crust. We make 'em with fresh sourdough bread. Include your choice of a side: Fries, garlic fries, cajun fries, seasoned fries. Substitute with a cup of soup or side salad for $2
Chicken Panini
$13.00
Grilled chicken breast, roasted red pepper, balsamic glaze, and fresh mozzarella
Buffalo Chicken Panini
$12.00
Grilled chicken breast, Bird's Nest Hot Sauce, and crumbled blue cheese
Pesto Chicken Panini
$13.00
Grilled chicken breast, pesto, sundried tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella cheese
Steak Panini
$15.00
Tender grilled steak, romaine lettuce, blue cheese, and horseradish mayo
Veggie Panini
$9.00
Grilled onions, green and red peppers, mushrooms, avocado, and swiss cheese
Pizzas
Cheese Pizza
$10.00Sausage Pizza
$12.00Pepperoni Pizza
$12.00Build Your Own Pizza
$10.00
Add any topping: Italian sausage - pepperoni - ham - green peppers - red peppers - onion - mushroom - green olives - tomatoes
- Add any Topping for (Each)
- $2.00
BBQ Chicken Pizza
$13.00
Tender chicken breast, BBQ sauce, and mozzarella
Italian Beef Pizza
$14.00
Shaved Italian beef, giardiniera, and mozzarella
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
$13.00
Tender chicken breast, Bird's Nest Hot Sauce, and mozzarella
Sandwiches 'N More
Include your choice of a side: Fries, garlic fries, cajun fries, seasoned fries. Substitute with a cup of soup or side salad for $2. Add cheese, grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, avocado or bacon for an extra $2 each. Cheese choices: american, provolone, cheddar, swiss, mozzarella, blue cheese crumbles
Italian Beef
Traditional shaved Italian beef served on a fresh french roll with a side of au jus and spicy giardiniera
- $12.00
- Add Mozzarella Cheese $14.00
Chicken Salad
$10.00Club
$13.00
Turkey, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo stacked on your choice of toasted 15-grain bread or Texas toast
Pulled Pork
$14.00
Need we say more? Home cooked tender pulled pork in our Bird's Nest Hot-BBQ sauce served on a brioche bun
Chicken Tenders
$10.00
Breaded and fried chicken breast tenders served atop a basket of french fries. Your choice of dipping sauce: Bird's Nest Hot Sauce - BBQ - Honey Mustard - Ranch
The Fahy
$15.00
Our hand packed half pound burger smothered in BBQ and topped with fresh battered onion rings, bacon, and cheddar cheese
Tacos
$10.00
Three tacos, chicken or ground beef with lettuce, pico de gallo, and shredded cheddar jack cheese. Served in corn or flour tortillas with a side of chips and salsa
- Substitute Steak For
- $3.00
Drunken Buffalo Chicken
$15.00
Fresh beer battered deep fried chicken breast covered with our Bird's Nest Hot Sauce, blue cheese dressing, blue cheese crumbles, and celery seed
Bird's Nest Burger
A huge half pound, hand packed burger cooked to your liking. Served with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and a pickle
- $11.00
- Add Cheese $13.00
Turkey Burger
$11.00
At first bite you can tell our turkey burger is made from scratch. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and a side of mayo
Grilled Cheese
The old standby! American cheese on Texas toast
- $8.00
- Add Bacon and Tomato $10.00
- Add Ham $10.00
Big Bird Grilled Chicken
$12.00
Grilled chicken breast served on a toasted brioche bun. Order it: Plain - Buffalo - Blackened - Jerk - BBQ - Hot BBQ - Teriyaki - Cajun
Chicken BLT
$14.00
Grilled chicken breast with crisp bacon, fresh lettuce, avocado and tomato. Served with mayo on toasted multigrain bread
The Don
$14.00
Cajun chicken breast rolled in Bird's Nest Hot-BBQ sauce and topped with bacon. Served with lettuce, tomato, and onion
Chicken Philly
$13.00
Grilled chicken smothered with peppers and onions in a fresh hoagie roll topped with provolone cheese
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General Info
Hours
Monday:
4:00pm - 12:00am
Tuesday:
4:00pm - 12:00am
Wednesday:
11:00am - 12:00am
Thursday:
11:00am - 12:00am
Friday:
11:00am - 1:00am
Saturday:
11:00am - 1:00am
Sunday:
11:00am - 12:00am
About Us
BIRD'S NEST BAR is a comfortable Chicago neighborhood bar with a friendly attitude. Food here isn’t typical bar grub - we add a unique touch to our entrees. Most everything is made from scratch. Kick-back in the rear lounge for live music or plan your own private event in this spacious room. is a comfortable Chicago neighborhood bar with a friendly attitude. Food here isn’t typical bar grub - we add a unique touch to our entrees. Most everything is made from scratch. Kick-back in the rear lounge for live music or plan your own private event in this spacious room.