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Lunch in the Loop? Happy Hour by the river? Afternoon business meetings? South Branch's food menu has something to suit your day, from the teamwork of Corporate Executive Chef Paul Katz’s culinary vision, and Executive Chef James Jung's execution. The diverse menu features upscale twists on modern American cuisine, making for a great work lunch, group get together, or a dinner date.
Apps/Salads
Appetizers
BANG BANG SHRIMP – Fried shrimp, scallions, Sriracha, toasted sesame seeds, chili aioli 14
WHITE BEAN HUMMUS – Tri-colored baby carrots, herb grilled pita, cucumbers, watermelon radish 12
TUNA POKE NACHOS - Ahi tuna, avocado, red onion, jalapeño, roma tomato, cilantro, toasted sesame, baked wonton chips, soy glaze, wasabi cream 14
CHICKEN AND WAFFLES - buttermilk fried chicken, mini waffles, bread and butter pickles, watercress, maple mustard hot sauce 13
BUFFALO ROLLS – Pulled chicken, gorgonzola, crispy wonton, buffalo sauce, bleu cheese dressing 13
CHEESE CURDS – Cornmeal beer battered Wisconsin curds, smoked tomato coulis 11
GUACAMOLE – Toasted pine nuts, crumbled queso fresco, pomegranate seeds, roasted piquillo peppers, chipotle oil, tortilla chips 12
LAMB MEATBALLS - Curry tomato sauce, garbanzo crumble, fresh cilantro, grilled garlic naan 14
Soups & Salads
SOUP OF THE DAY – ask about today’s selection 6
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER – Ocean clams, Nueske's applewood-smoked bacon, oyster crackers 7
SOUTH BRANCH CHOPPED - grilled chicken, romaine, iceberg, tomatoes, cucumbers, applewood smoked bacon, red onion, bleu cheese crumbles, avocado, sweet herb vinaigrette 15 GF
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN - adobo grilled chicken, avocado, tomatoes, pepper jack, corn & black bean relish, tortilla strips, romaine, chipotle dressing 16
COBB - grilled chicken, romaine, hard boiled egg, bleu cheese, applewood smoked bacon, tomatoes, avocado, ranch dressing 15 GF
NOLA - blackened salmon, deviled eggs, artisan lettuce, capers, red onion, feta, cucumber, tomatoes, citrus vinaigrette 17 GF
AHI TUNA - togarashi spiced seared rare tuna, napa cabbage, bok choy, romaine, bell peppers, black sesame seeds, daikon radish, green onions, mandarin oranges, almonds, cucumbers, crispy wontons, sesame ginger vinaigrette 18
STEAK – peppercorn crusted New York strip steak, baby arugula, baby spinach, frisée, heirloom grape tomatoes, red onions, asparagus, buttermilk bleu cheese, red wine vinaigrette 17 GF
GF: gluten free
Wraps/Handhelds
Wraps
All wraps come with a choice of French fries, tater tots, or garlic mashed potatoes.
$1.50 to substitute: sweet potato fries, soup, side salad, or grilled asparagus.
SANTA FE CHICKEN– adobo grilled chicken, romaine, tomatoes, avocado, corn & black bean relish, pepper jack, tortilla strips, chipotle dressing 14
SKIRT STEAK – grilled skirt steak, applewood smoked bacon, baby arugula, romaine, roma tomatoes, avocado, lemon garlic dressing 16
SESAME TUNA – ginger soy glazed ahi tuna, bok choy, napa cabbage, romaine, bell peppers, slivered almonds, mandarin oranges, crispy wontons, ginger sesame vinaigrette 16
BUFFALO CHICKEN – grilled chicken, romaine, tomato, gorgonzola, buffalo sauce, bleu cheese dressing 14
Handhelds
All handhelds come with a choice of french fries, tator tots, or garlic mashed potatoes.
$1.50 to substitute for sweet potato fries, soup, side salad, or grilled asparagus.
BAJA FISH TACOS – farm raised blackened tilapia, pepper jack, cabbage, chili aioli, flour tortillas, chips & salsa 15
HOT TURKEY PRESS– oven roasted turkey, avocado, pepper jack, applewood smoked bacon, artisan lettuce, balsamic garlic aioli, potato bread 14
SHORT RIB SANDWICH - stout braised short rib, pickled vegetables, aged cheddar, baby arugula, horseradish peppercorn sauce, garlic toasted baguette 16
CHICKEN BURRATA SANDWICH - grilled chicken breast, burrata mozzarella, arugula, frisée, green apples, red onion, honey garlic gastrique, kaiser roll 15
CAROLINA FRIED CHICKEN - buttermilk breaded, housemade spicy bread and butter pickles, mustard bbq sauce, iceberg, brioche bun 15
LAMB PASTRAMI - slow roasted pepper crusted lamb leg, gruyere cheese, caramelized fennel, rosemary mustard, marble rye 16
MAHI-MAHI TACOS - cornmeal beer-battered mahi-mahi, chipotle coleslaw, pico de gallo, cilantro lime cream, micro cilantro, white corn tortillas, chips and salsa 16
AHI TUNA TACOS - poke style tuna, napa cabbage, bok choy, avocado, pickled fresno chilis, sesame ginger vinaigrette, black sesame seeds, flour tortillas 18
Burgers
Gourmet Burgers
All burgers come with a choice of french fries, tater tots, or garlic mashed potatoes.
$1.50 to substitute for sweet potato fries, soup, side salad, or grilled asparagus.
$2.00 to substitute IMPOSSIBLE™ burger patty.
SOUTH BRANCH – 8oz. fresh short rib brisket blend, baby swiss, avocado, Applewood smoked bacon, brioche bun 15
BACON CHEDDAR – 8oz. fresh short rib brisket blend, Tillamook aged cheddar, red leaf lettuce, beefsteak tomato, red onion, brioche bun 15
PEPPERCORN – Angus steak, blue cheese, herb sun dried tomatoes, baby arugula, garlic aioli, onion bun 15
TURKEY – turkey burger, mozzarella, avocado, cranberry aioli, kaiser roll 14
AHI TUNA – sweet and spicy aioli, fried wontons, toasted sesame seeds, frisée, tomato, cilantro, Hawaiian bun 16
IMPOSSIBLE
The Impossible Burger is a delicious, juicy burger for meat lovers that’s made from plants.
Jalapeño pimento cheese, red leaf lettuce, crispy kohlrabi straws, cumin aioli, brioche bun 14
Dinner
Entrées
SHRIMP SCAMPI – Pan seared jumbo shrimp, angel hair, garlic, grape tomatoes, basil, garlic white wine sauce 17
SHORT RIB – stout braised boneless short rib, creamy carrot purée, stout au jus gravy, fried onion strings 21
PAN FRIED TILAPIA - parmigiano-reggiano crust, sautéed spinach, garlic mashed potatoes, lemon caper butter sauce 17
GRILLED AMBERJACK - wild caught amberjack, mandarin tabbouleh, arugula, spinach, watercress, pineapple salsa, citrus mustard ponzu 22
GRILLED TUNA - ahi tuna, herb-roasted fingerling potatoes, sweet and sour red cabbage, braised bok choy, ginger soy glaze 19
SALMON - stir fry vegetables, white miso whip, thai chili sauce 19
Sides
À la carte 5
FRENCH FRIES
SWEET POTATO FRIES
TATER TOTS
GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
SIDE SALAD
GRILLED ASPARAGUS
Dessert
PEANUT BUTTER SNICKERS PIE – Oreo cookie crust, chocolate and caramel sauce 8
BAKED SKILLET COOKIE – chocolate chip cookie dough, vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce 9
DESSERT OF THE MONTH – ask about our chef's seasonal delights 9
Beer
MACROBREWS
amstel light 7, bud light 6, budweiser 6, coors light 6, corona 7, corona light 7, heineken 7, miller lite 6, miller high life 6, michelob ultra 6
DRAFT BEERS
GOOSE ISLAND BOTTLENECTAR - chicago, il 7
FOUNDERS ALL DAY IPA - grand rapids, mi 7
HALF ACRE DAISY CUTTER - chicago, il 7
GOOSE ISLAND GREEN LINE – chicago, il 7
GUINNESS – dublin, ireland 8
STELLA ARTOIS – leuven, belgium 7
TOCAYO HOMINY WHITE ALE - chicago, il 7
REVOLUTION ANTI-HERO - chicago, il 7
DESCHUTES ROTATOR – bend, or
BALLAST POINT ROTATOR – san diego, ca
WHITE & WHEAT
sweet, citrus notes, clean finish
ALLAGASH WHITE – portland, me 10
GOOSE ISLAND 312 – chicago, il 7
HOEGAARDEN – hoegaarden, belgium 7
LAGUNITAS LITTLE SUMPIN SUMPIN – petaluma, ca 8
REVOLUTION BOTTOMS UP WIT - chicago, il 8
LAGERS & PILSNERS
smooth palate, malty body, crisp finish
METROPOLITAN KRANKSHAFT – chicago, il 7
MODELO ESPECIAL - mexico city, mexico 7
PERONI - lombardy, italy 7
SAM ADAMS BOSTON LAGER – boston, ma 7
SHINER BOCK – shiner, tx 7
VICTORIA – toluca, mexico 7
GOOSE ISLAND 4 STAR PILS – chicago, il 7
LAGUNITAS PILS – petaluma, ca 7
FIRESTONE LAGER – paso robles, ca 7
GOLDEN & AMBER ALES
golden or red color, malty, well-balanced
MAGIC HAT #9 – burlington, vt 7
NEW BELGIUM FAT TIRE – fort collins, co 7
TWO BROTHERS PRAIRIE PATH - warrenville, il 7
ENGLISH STYLE ALES
dark brown color, sweet, full bodied
BODDINGTONS (16oz CAN) – manchester, england 8
FRUITED & CIDERS
sweet, fruity, refreshing
ACE PERRY CIDER – sebastopol, ca 7
MAGNERS CIDER – clonmel, ireland 9
CIDER BOYS SEASONAL CIDER – stevens point, wi 8
BELGIAN STYLES
fragrant, effervescent, higher alcohol
BOULEVARD TANK 7 – kansas city, mo 10
GOOSE ISLAND MATILDA – chicago, il 11
LEFFE BLONDE – leuven, belgium 7
GOOSE ISLAND SOPHIE – chicago, il 11
AVERY WHITE RASCAL – boulder, co 8
STOUTS & PORTERS
well malted, robust taste, heavier
BOULDER SHAKE CHOCOLATE PORTER – boulder, co 8
LEFT HAND MILK STOUT – longmont, co 7
REVOLUTION EUGENE PORTER – chicago, il 8
PALE ALES
full body, well hopped, complex finish
TOPPLING GOLIATH PSEUDO SUE - decorah, ia 10
SWEETWATER 420 – atlanta, ga 7
REVOLUTION FIST CITY – chicago, il 8
INDIA PALE ALES
strong hops, flavorful, bitter finish
BELL'S TWO HEARTED ALE - kalamazoo, mi 8
DOGFISH HEAD 90 MINUTE IPA – milton, de 10
FIRESTONE WALKER UNION JACK – paso robles, ca 8
LAGUNITAS IPA - petaluma, ca 8
SURLY FURIOUS - minneapolis, mn 11
SOLEMN OATH SNAGGLETOOTH BANDANA - naperville, il 8
SPITEFUL WORKING FOR THE WEEKEND (16oz CAN) – chicago, il 11
REVOLUTION HEROES SERIES ROTATING IPA – chicago, il 9
Wine
Wines on Tap
(available by: glass, 1/2 beaker, full beaker)
ESTANCIA PINOT GRIGIO - monterey, ca – 9, 13, 26
TANGENT SAUVIGNON BLANC - edna valley, ca – 11, 16, 32
HESS CHARDONNAY - monterey, ca – 11, 16, 32
TIAMO ROSE - abruzzo, italy – 9, 13, 26
SANTA JULIA MALBEC - mendoza, argentina – 10, 15, 30
VINUM CELLARS PINOT NOIR - monterey, ca – 11, 16, 32
DREAMING TREE BLEND - geyserville, ca – 11, 16, 32
MILBRANDT CABERNET - columbia valley, wa – 12, 18, 36
Bottled Wine
(available by: glass, bottle)
Champagne / Sparkling Wines
LAMARCA PROSECCO - veneto, italy – 10, 38
KORBEL BRUT - sonoma, ca – 12, 46
THOMAS JEFFERSON ROSÉ - limoux, France - 13, 50
JCB N *69 ROSÉ - burgundy, france – bottle 69
DAMPIERRE GRAND CUVEE - champagne, france – bottle 96
Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris
A TO Z PINOT GRIS - newberg, or - 11, 42
ROCCA PINOT GRIGIO - veneto, italy – bottle 34
Sauvignon Blanc
LOVEBLOCK BY KIM CRAWFORD - marlborough, nz – 15, 58
Chardonnay
LAGUNA RANCH - russian river, ca – 13, 50
SONOMA CUTRER - windsor, ca - 16, 62
Other Whites / Rose
KUNG FU GIRL RIESLING - columbia valley, wa – 10, 38
E. GUIGAL RHONE ROSE - rhone, italy – bottle 50
Pinot Noir
A TO Z - oregon – 14, 54
BAILEYANA - edna valley, ca – bottle 66
EMERITUS - sonoma, ca – bottle 96
Cabernet Sauvignon
LOUIS MARTINI - st helena, ca – 11, 42
TRUE MYTH - paso robles, ca - bottle 64
HESS ALLOMI VINEYARD - napa, ca – bottle 81
Other Reds
GERARD BERTRAND CORBIERES - languedoc, France – 12, 46
ALEXANDER VALLEY SIN ZIN - california – 11, 42
MILBRANDT MERLOT - columbia, wa – 12, 46
THE PRISONER - napa, ca – bottle 98
