American Southern
Nafsi South Shore Beach South Shore Beach
Dinner Menu
Starters
NAFSI Wings
6 Crispy, double-fried wings tossed in your choice of Hot Honey, BBQ, Lemon Pepper or Garlic Parmesan. Cook time: 20 minutes Allergens: Wheat, Soy, Dairy$15.00Calamari
Lightly seasoned and flash fried with a sweet and spicy cocktail sauce.$14.00Truffle Fries
Hand-cut fries tossed in truffle oil, parmesan and parsley. Served with a side of garlic aioli.$9.00OUT OF STOCK
New Orleans-Style Shrimp
5 Jumbo Gulf shrimp simmered in a smoky Cajun butter, finished with lemon and herbs. Served with fries$19.00Fried Green Tomatoes
Crispy fried green tomatoes with a golden cornmeal crust. Served with our house made cajun aioli sauce,$10.00
Chicken Empanadas
Flaky pastry filled with chicken and seasoning. Served with a mango salsa and jerk aioli$15.00OUT OF STOCKChicken Tacos
$14.00Shrimp Tacos
$14.00Soup of the day
$10.00OUT OF STOCK
Rock Chargrilled Oyster(6)
6 Fresh oysters grilled over open flame and finished with housemade oyster butter, spinach, herbs and grated parmesan. Served with baguettes, lemon wedges and oyster butter$24.00
Collard Green Dip W/ fried pita
Slow-cooked collard greens mixed into a rich and creamy dip and served with fried pita chips.$15.00Grand Seafood Platter
Includes fried calamari, grilled shrimp, char grilled oysters, buttered corn and red potatoes Allergens: Shellfish, Dairy No substitutions$65.00
Fried Cauliflower
Chopped cauliflower, battered and fried. Toss in your favorite sauce and enjoy plain. Served with a cajun aioli sauce.$10.00Lamb Chop Appetizer(4)
4 perfectly seasoned lamb chops with a balsamic glaze.$25.00Chargrilled Oysters(6)
6 Fresh oysters grilled over open flame and finished with housemade oyster and grated parmesan. Served with baguettes, lemon wedges and oyster butter$20.00Raw Oysters(6)
6 Fresh, chilled oysters served on the half shell with a mignonette sauce(blend of rose wine vinegar and shallots). Served on ice bed with lemon wedges$15.00OUT OF STOCK
Soup and Salad
$11.00OUT OF STOCKHot Honey Chicken Sliders
$10.00
Hot Honey Catfish Sliders
$13.00Extra Fried Pita Chips
$4.00South Shore Seafood Platter
Included fried calamari, grilled tiger shrimp, char grilled oysters, buttered corn and red potatoes Allergens: Shellfish, Dairy No Substutitions.$50.00NAFSI Sliders
$10.00Salmon Empanadas
$16.00OUT OF STOCK
Sides
Brussel Sprouts
$9.00
Dirty Rice with Beef Sauage
$8.00Honey Cornbread
$7.00
Collard Greens
$7.00OUT OF STOCK
Mac and Cheese
Wheat- DAIRY$10.00Truffle Fries
$9.00OUT OF STOCK
Asparagus
$9.00
Catfish(1)
$10.00
Red Potatoes
$7.00OUT OF STOCK
Steamed Broccoli
$8.00
Baguettes (4)
$2.00Truffle Mashed Potatoes
$8.00OUT OF STOCKSauteed Spinach
$7.00Garlic Mashed Potatoes
$7.00Fresh Cut Fries
$7.00
Entree
Peri Peri Chicken
$24.00Catfish and Grits
Fried or blackened catfish; creamy stone-ground grits. Allergens: Fish, Dairy.$24.00OUT OF STOCK
Catfish Entree
$24.00OUT OF STOCK
Tiger Shrimp
$26.00
Nafsi Burger
$20.00
Cajun Pasta
$20.00
Atlantic Salmon
$32.00
Rosemary Lamb Chops
Grilled lamb chops finished with herb butter. Allergens: Dairy.$38.00Veggie Garden Bowl
$22.00Caesar Salad
$11.00Chopped Salad
$14.00
Sweet Potato Corn Bread
$11.70
Request advisory
We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all substitutes. Extra charges may apply.
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All hours
| Sunday | 11:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Friday | 3:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 3:00 pm - 9:30 pm |
Restaurant info
**Nafsi South Shore Beach** is a vibrant lakefront restaurant inside Chicago’s historic South Shore Cultural Center, blending Southern and Creole culinary influences with fresh seafood and bold flavors. Overlooking Lake Michigan, Nafsi offers an elevated yet welcoming dining experience with craft cocktails, soulful cuisine, and a lively cultural atmosphere that celebrates community, music, and the spirit of Chicago’s South Side.
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