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Red Sea
2043 W Howard
Chicago, IL 60645
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Red Sea Restaurant specializes in delicious and reasonably priced cuisine, including our house specialties and other customer favorites. Our cuisine entrees are served in a relaxing and welcoming setting that you, your friends and family are sure to enjoy. Whether you are in the mood to indulge in something new or just want to enjoy some old favorites, we promise that our inventive menu and attentive service will leave you truly satisfied.
Appetizers & Salads
Sambusa
Thin, light pastry shells filled with your choice of meat or vegetables prepared with onions and species. Choose any 3 of the following: beef, chicken, lentil, spinach, potatoes & peas.
- (per pc) $1.50
Red Sea Salad
$5.95
A combination of fresh romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, onion and Red Sea dressing.
Red Sea Special Salad
$8.95
A combination of Red Sea salad and slices of marinated and sauteed chicken breast.
Avocado Salad
$7.95
A combination of avocado, tomatoes, red onions, jalapeño and cilantro, topped with house dressing.
Beet Salad
$6.95
Chopped beets, red onions and potatoes topped with house dressing.
Red Sea Samplers
Each Red Sea sampler is served with two choices of Sambusa appetizer and Red Sea salad.
Vegetarian Sampler for One
$14.95
Choice of any four vegetarian portions.
Vegetarian Sampler for Two
$28.95
Choice of five vegetarian portions.
Meat Sampler for One
$19.95
Includes Zigni, Alicha Begie, Tsebhi Derho, and choice of any three vegetarian portions.
Meat Sampler for Two
$38.95
Includes zigni, alicha begie, tsebhi derho, and choice of any three vegetarian portions.
Family Style Sampler for 3-4
Chef's selection platter of vegetarian, lamb, beef, chicken and seafood dishes.
- (Per Person) $16.95
Family Style Sampler for 5-7
Chef's selection platter of vegetarian, lamb, beef, chicken and seafood dishes.
- (Per Person) $15.95
Family Style Sampler for 8 Or More
Chef's selection platter of vegetarian, lamb, beef, chicken and seafood dishes.
- (Per Person) $14.95
Beef
Kilwa
$14.95
Cubed beef sauteed with vegetable oil, onions, tomatoes, garlic, seasoned red pepper sauce, served spicy or mild.
Kilwa Alicha*
$14.95
Lean beef sauteed with vegetable oil, onions, tomatoes, garlic and ginger sauce.
Zigni
$14.95
Cubed or lean beef, slow cooked in our homemade berbere sauce with Eritrean spices.
Gored Gored
$14.95
Cubes of tenderloin tips served rare in awaze (New Eritrea's own spices) and clarified butter dip.
Kitffo
$14.95
Lean fresh beef minced, mixed with seasoned clarified butter, seasoned hot pepper.
Kitffo MS Hamli (Beef with Collard Greens)
$15.95
Kitffo mixed with Hamli and homemade cottage cheese, served rare or medium.
Zilzil Kilwa (Beef)
$15.95
Tender strips of beef marinated in fresh garlic, sauteed with onions and green peppers.
Vegetarian (100% Vegan)
Tumtumo (Spicy Lentil)
$11.95
Red lentil beans pureed and simmered in a spicy Eritrean berbere, tomatoes, onions and herbs.Red lentil beans pureed and simmered in a spicy Eritrean berbere, tomatoes, onions and herbs.
Tumtumo (Mild Lentil)*
$11.95
Lentil beans pureed and simmered with Eritrean spices, tomatoes, onions and herbs.
Hamli
$11.95
Collard greens and spinach simmered in authentic Eritrean spices.
Vegetarian Allicha
$11.95
Mildly seasoned mixture of potatoes, carrots, cabbage, and garlic with authentic Eritrean spices.
Tsebhi Atklti (Vegetable Stew)
$11.95
String beans, carrots, potatoes and bell peppers cooked with onions, garlic and ginger, mildly spiced.
Shiro
$12.95
A traditional Eritrean dish prepared with split peas, tomatoes and onions, deliciously seasoned to perfection.
Red Sea Special Veggie
$13.95
Collard greens, kale, bell peppers, carrots and potatoes, simmered in authentic Eritrean spices.
Lamb
Zigni Begie
$15.95
Fresh render lamb, stewed in our homemade spicy Berbere sauce.
Alicha Begie
$15.95
Fresh lamb slow cooked in a mild alicha sauce.
Kilwa Begie
$16.95
Boneless strips of lamb simmered with onions, tomatoes, garlic and vegetable oil and Eritrean Berbere served spicy or mild.
Kilwa Begie Alchakilwa Begie Alcha
$16.95
Boneless strips of lamb simmered with alicha sauce.
Dereq Tibsi Begie
$16.95
Pan fried lamb chunks with onions, garlic, jalapeno pepper and rosemary.
Chicken
Tsebhi Derho
$15.95
Tender chicken legs and/or thighs marinated and slow cooked in spicy homemade Eritrean sauce served with hard boiled egg.
Kilwa Derho
$15.95
Cubed skinless chicken breast sauteed with clarified butter, seasoned hot pepper, jalapenos, onions, tomatoes and bell peppers.
Pasta
Spaghetti
$15.95
Spaghetti with our homemade berbere sauce topped with chicken breast.
Mastaccioli
$15.95
Mostaccioli with our homemade berbere sauce topped with chicken breast.
White Wine
Pinot Grigio, 2011 Zenato Italy
Lemon-green in color with a lovely aroma of citrus, white peach and apple; refreshing and soft with a smooth.
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $26.00
Sauvignon Blanc, 2011 Robertson South Africa
Full-bodied wine with powerful varietal flavors of pineapple, grandilla, melon and green apple, good structure with lovely balancing.
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $28.00
Chenin Blanc, 2012 Indaba South Africa
This fresh, vibrant version offers luscious flavors of tropical fruit, melon and honey pear, backed by bright citrus flavors and a light peppery finish.
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $28.00
Chardonnay, LA Capra Italy
Luscious, with pure Jonagold apple, Cavaillon melon and heather notes, followed by a fresh, lively finish.
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $28.00
Red Wine
Pinot Noir, 2010 Robertson South Africa
Ample tasty red fruit with pleasantly refreshing tart acidity. This Pinot has a bright, pale cherry red with a mahogany color and medium body.
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $28.00
Merlot, 2013 Indaba South Africa
Crafted in a fresh, clean style, this velvety Merlot offers enticing aromas and bright, juicy flavors of cherry, dark berry and plum, backed by subtle mocha and herbal notes.
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $28.00
Pinotage, 2011 LA Capra South Africa
Ripe plums and sweet berries dominate the nose of this fruity and medium-bodied vintage, with soft tannins and fresh cherry acidity.
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $28.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, 2011 Tilia Argentina
A ripe, dark cherry scented bouquet with a hint of apricot blossom, this Cab is medium-bodied with a ripe, generous entry, crisp acidity and very pure.
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $28.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, 2011 Robertson South Africa
Smooth, full-bodied with rich mulberry, plum and cassis supported by soft tannins. Deep red in color and smooth, with good weight and no hard edges.
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $28.00
Malbec, 2011 Tilia Argentina
Lovely aroma of plum, black cherry and herbal mint notes with a touch of spice. This wine shows lots of deep, dark and juicy fruit combined with spicy black pepper.
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $28.00
Mixed Drinks
Red Sea Margarita
$8.00
Jose Cuervo, Triple-Sec, Sweet and Sour and a splash of fresh lime.
Massawa Sunrise
$8.00
Jose Cuervo, Grenadine, Orange Juice, and cherry garnish.
Asmarino
$8.00
Absolute, Midori, Pineapple and Orange Juice topped with a splash of Blue Curacoa.
Long Island Iced Tea
$10.00
Vodka, gin, light rum, tequila, Triple-Sec, sweet-n-sour and a splash of Coke.
Bloody Mary
$8.00
Our signature drink, day or night: Your choice of vodka with our delicious blend of Bloody Mary mix.
Martinis
Cosmopolitan
$10.00
Absolute, Triple-Sec, cranberry juice and a touch of lime.
Red Sea Drop Martini
$10.00
Vodka, Triple-Sec, lemon juice rimmed with fresh sugar.
Dirty Martini
$10.00
Beefeater Gin, dry vermouth and olive juice.
Apple Martini
$10.00
Vodka, South Apple Pucker with a splash of Cointreau.
Beverages
Tea
$2.00
Blend of black tea leaves, cardamom, cinnamon and cloves infusion.
Iced Tea
$2.00
Homemade iced tea.
Soft Drinks
$2.00
Coke products, ginger ale, root beer.
Juices
$3.00
Orange juice.
Mineral Water
$3.00
Perrier/Pellegrino.
Jebena Bun (Traditional Eritrean Coffee)
Coffee brewed in a clay pot over an open flame.
- $6.00
- Large $10.00
Beer
Imported
$5.00
Heineken, Becks Coronoa, Guinness, Stella.
Domestic
$4.00
Miller, MGD Miller Lite, Amstel, Bud Light.
African Beer
$5.00
St. George (Ethiopian).
*Mild
indicates a spicy dish
Appetizers & Salads
Sambusa
Thin, light pastry shells filled with your choice of meat or vegetables prepared with onions and species. Choose any 3 of the following: beef, chicken, lentil, spinach, potatoes & peas.
- (per pc) $1.50
Red Sea Salad
$5.95
A combination of fresh romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, onion and Red Sea dressing.
Red Sea Special Salad
$8.95
A combination of Red Sea salad and slices of marinated and sauteed chicken breast.
Avocado Salad
$7.95
A combination of avocado, tomatoes, red onions, jalapeño and cilantro, topped with house dressing.
Beet Salad
$6.95
Chopped beets, red onions and potatoes topped with house dressing.
Red Sea Samplers
Each Red Sea sampler is served with two choices of Sambusa appetizer and Red Sea salad.
Vegetarian Sampler for One
$14.95
Choice of any four vegetarian portions.
Vegetarian Sampler for Two
$28.95
Choice of five vegetarian portions.
Meat Sampler for One
$19.95
Includes Zigni, Alicha Begie, Tsebhi Derho, and choice of any three vegetarian portions.
Meat Sampler for Two
$38.95
Includes zigni, alicha begie, tsebhi derho, and choice of any three vegetarian portions.
Family Style Sampler for 3-4
Chef's selection platter of vegetarian, lamb, beef, chicken and seafood dishes.
- (Per Person) $16.95
Family Style Sampler for 5-7
Chef's selection platter of vegetarian, lamb, beef, chicken and seafood dishes.
- (Per Person) $15.95
Family Style Sampler for 8 Or More
Chef's selection platter of vegetarian, lamb, beef, chicken and seafood dishes.
- (Per Person) $14.95
Beef
Kilwa
$14.95
Cubed beef sauteed with vegetable oil, onions, tomatoes, garlic, seasoned red pepper sauce, served spicy or mild.
Kilwa Alicha*
$14.95
Lean beef sauteed with vegetable oil, onions, tomatoes, garlic and ginger sauce.
Zigni
$14.95
Cubed or lean beef, slow cooked in our homemade berbere sauce with Eritrean spices.
Gored Gored
$14.95
Cubes of tenderloin tips served rare in awaze (New Eritrea's own spices) and clarified butter dip.
Kitffo
$14.95
Lean fresh beef minced, mixed with seasoned clarified butter, seasoned hot pepper.
Kitffo MS Hamli (Beef with Collard Greens)
$15.95
Kitffo mixed with Hamli and homemade cottage cheese, served rare or medium.
Zilzil Kilwa (Beef)
$15.95
Tender strips of beef marinated in fresh garlic, sauteed with onions and green peppers.
Vegetarian (100% Vegan)
Tumtumo (Spicy Lentil)
$11.95
Red lentil beans pureed and simmered in a spicy Eritrean berbere, tomatoes, onions and herbs.Red lentil beans pureed and simmered in a spicy Eritrean berbere, tomatoes, onions and herbs.
Tumtumo (Mild Lentil)*
$11.95
Lentil beans pureed and simmered with Eritrean spices, tomatoes, onions and herbs.
Hamli
$11.95
Collard greens and spinach simmered in authentic Eritrean spices.
Vegetarian Allicha
$11.95
Mildly seasoned mixture of potatoes, carrots, cabbage, and garlic with authentic Eritrean spices.
Tsebhi Atklti (Vegetable Stew)
$11.95
String beans, carrots, potatoes and bell peppers cooked with onions, garlic and ginger, mildly spiced.
Shiro
$12.95
A traditional Eritrean dish prepared with split peas, tomatoes and onions, deliciously seasoned to perfection.
Red Sea Special Veggie
$13.95
Collard greens, kale, bell peppers, carrots and potatoes, simmered in authentic Eritrean spices.
Lamb
Zigni Begie
$15.95
Fresh render lamb, stewed in our homemade spicy Berbere sauce.
Alicha Begie
$15.95
Fresh lamb slow cooked in a mild alicha sauce.
Kilwa Begie
$16.95
Boneless strips of lamb simmered with onions, tomatoes, garlic and vegetable oil and Eritrean Berbere served spicy or mild.
Kilwa Begie Alchakilwa Begie Alcha
$16.95
Boneless strips of lamb simmered with alicha sauce.
Dereq Tibsi Begie
$16.95
Pan fried lamb chunks with onions, garlic, jalapeno pepper and rosemary.
Chicken
Tsebhi Derho
$15.95
Tender chicken legs and/or thighs marinated and slow cooked in spicy homemade Eritrean sauce served with hard boiled egg.
Kilwa Derho
$15.95
Cubed skinless chicken breast sauteed with clarified butter, seasoned hot pepper, jalapenos, onions, tamatoes and bell peppers.
Pasta
Spaghetti
$15.95
Spaghetti with our homemade berbere sauce topped with chicken breast.
Mastaccioli
$15.95
Mostaccioli with our homemade berbere sauce topped with chicken breast.
White Wine
Pinot Grigio, 2011 Zenato Italy
Lemon-green in color with a lovely aroma of citrus, white peach and apple; refreshing and soft with a smooth.
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $26.00
Sauvignon Blanc, 2011 Robertson South Africa
Full-bodied wine with powerful varietal flavors of pineapple, grandilla, melon and green apple, good structure with lovely balancing.
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $28.00
Chenin Blanc, 2012 Indaba South Africa
This fresh, vibrant version offers luscious flavors of tropical fruit, melon and honey pear, backed by bright citrus flavors and a light peppery finish.
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $28.00
Chardonnay, LA Capra Italy
ith pure Jonagold apple, Cavaillon melon and heather notes, followed by a fresh, lively finish.
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $28.00
Red Wine
Pinot Noir, 2010 Robertson South Africa
Ample tasty red fruit with pleasantly refreshing tart acidity. This Pinot has a bright, pale cherry red with a mahogany color and medium body.
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $28.00
Merlot, 2013 Indaba South Africa
Crafted in a fresh, clean style, this velvety Merlot offers enticing aromas and bright, juicy flavors of cherry, dark berry and plum, backed by subtle mocha and herbal notes.
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $28.00
Pinotage, 2011 LA Capra South Africa
Ripe plums and sweet berries dominate the nose of this fruity and medium-bodied vintage, with soft tannins and fresh cherry acidity.
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $28.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, 2011 Tilia Argentina
A ripe, dark cherry scented bouquet with a hint of apricot blossom, this Cab is medium-bodied with a ripe, generous entry, crisp acidity and very pure.
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $28.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, 2011 Robertson South Africa
Smooth, full-bodied with rich mulberry, plum and cassis supported by soft tannins. Deep red in color and smooth, with good weight and no hard edges.
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $28.00
Malbec, 2011 Tilia Argentina
Lovely aroma of plum, black cherry and herbal mint notes with a touch of spice. This wine shows lots of deep, dark and juicy fruit combined with spicy black pepper.
- Glass $7.00
- Bottle $28.00
* (Mild)
indicates a spicy dish