Featured Items

The Great American Wagyu Burger
Smoked Farmer’s Egg, Bourbon Maple Slab Pork Belly, American Cheese, House Pickles, Special Sauce, Crispy House Pickles, Truffle Fries /// Contains Beef Tallow, Gluten, Egg, Dairy, Allium$35.00
Iceberg Wedge Salad
House-smoked bacon, baby iceberg lettuce, charred corn, tomatoes, avocado, house-made buttermilk ranch dressing /// Contains Egg, Dairy, Ranch, Pork, Chilis, Beef Tallow, Ranch$18.00
Grilled Jumbo Wings
-Six Served- Pick your flavor - Honey Hot | BBQ | Lemon Pepper /// Contains Beef Tallow. Gluten, Shellfish, Garlic, Onion$16.00
LUNCH M-F
Lunch & Light Bites
Grass-Fed Burger BLT
Grilled 8oz Grass-Fed Beef, White Cheddar, Smoky Bacon, Pickles, Lettuce, Tomato, Brioche, Truffle Fries // Contains // Beef Tallow$22.00Chicken Tortilla Soup, Cup
Rotisserie Chicken, Chipotle Crema, Avocado, Roasted Garlic, Cilantro, Lime, Crispy Tortilla Strips. Cup Size Portion // Contains // Beef Tallow$8.00Chicken Tortilla Soup Bowl
Rotisserie Chicken, Chipotle Crema, Avocado, Roasted Garlic, Cilantro, Lime, Crispy Tortilla Strips // Contains // Beef Tallow$14.00House Chopped Rotisserie Chicken Salad
Pickled Onion, Feta Cheese, Lettuce, Green Beans, Radish, Chickpea, Tomato, Cucumber, Lemon Vinaigrette$18.00Grilled Jumbo Wings Lunch
Crispy chicken wings tossed in your choice of sauce or seasoning, served with pickles and your choice of dipping sauce // Contains // Beef Tallow$19.00YB Jumbo Tenders
Pick your flavor - Honey Hot / BBQ / Ranch, served with House Fries // Contains // Beef Tallow$21.00Crispy Chicken Caesar Wrap
Crispy Fried Chicken, Romaine, Parmesan and Caesar dressing wrapped in a warm flour tortilla // Contains // Beef Tallow$20.00Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap
Grilled Chicken, Romaine, Parmesan and Caesar dressing wrapped in a warm flour tortilla // Contains // Beef Tallow$20.00Bayou Jerk Salmon Burger
Piquillo Pepper Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Side Salad$24.00Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
Carolina Reaper Rub, Spicy Slaw, Lettuce, Tomato, on a Toasted Brioche Bun served with House Fries // Contains // Beef Tallow$24.00
ALL DAY M-F
Starters & Shares

Ahi Tuna Avocado Stack
Cucumber, Tomato, Unagi, Chipotle Crema, Sweet Potato Crisps /// Contains Beef Tallow$18.00
Cajun PopCorn Shrimp
Pickled Fresnos, House Sauce /// Contains Gluten, Egg, Pork, Shellfish, Beef Tallow, Garlic, Onion$20.00
Chicken Tortilla Soup Bowl
Rotisserie Chicken, Chipotle Crema, Avocado, Roasted Garlic, Cilantro, Lime, Crispy Tortilla Strips /// Contains Beef Tallow , Pork, Garlic, Onion$14.00
Classic Buttermilk Biscuits
Honey Butter, Housemade Jam /// four served /// Contains Gluten, Dairy$16.00
Crispy Chicken Biscuits..
pepper jelly // two served/// Contains Gluten, Dairy, Garlic, Onion, Beef Tallow$18.00
Cup Chicken Tortilla Soup
Rotisserie Chicken, Chipotle Crema, Avocado, Roasted Garlic, Cilantro, Lime, Crispy Tortilla Strips /// Contains Beef Tallow, Garlic, Onion, Pork$8.00
Deviled Eggs
Dill, Chives, Smoked Trout Roe /// Contains Eggs, Shellfish, Garlic, Onion, Gluten- Free$16.00
Deviled Eggs - Jalapeno & Bacon Jam
Jalapeño and Bacon Jam /// Contains Eggs, Bacon, Garlic, Gluten-Free$18.00
Fried Green Tomato BLT Stack
House-Smoked Pork Belly, Pimento Cheese, Frisée, Smoky Tomato Jam, Lemon Vinaigrette ///Contains Gluten, Egg, Dairy, Shellfish, Garlic, Onion, Bacon, Tomato, Beef Tallow /// Can be made Vegetarian$18.00
Grilled Jumbo Wings
-Six Served- Pick your flavor - Honey Hot | BBQ | Lemon Pepper /// Contains Beef Tallow. Gluten, Shellfish, Garlic, Onion$16.00
Skillet Cornbread
Sharp Cheddar, Bacon, Jalapeño, Honey Butter/// Contains Gluten, Egg, Dairy, Pork, Beef Tallow, Garlic, Onion$16.00
Texas Twinkie
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño, Brisket and Pueblo Cheese Filling /// Contains Egg, Dairy, Shellfish, Garlic, Pork, Gluten-Free, Garlic, Onion$18.00
Waffle.
Contains Dairy. Cheddar waffle$8.00
Salads

Iceberg Wedge Salad
House-smoked bacon, baby iceberg lettuce, charred corn, tomatoes, avocado, house-made buttermilk ranch dressing /// Contains Egg, Dairy, Ranch, Pork, Chilis, Beef Tallow, Ranch$18.00
Little Gem Caesar Salad
Cherry Tomato Confit, Everything Crumble, Pickled Grapes, Preserved Lemon, Creamy Manchego Dressing /// Contains Sesame, Gluten, Dairy, Allium, Pork, Tomato$18.00
Country Cobb Protein Bowl
Field Peas, Corn, Apples, Avocado, Garden Greens, Crispy Quinoa, Tomato, Red Onion, Lemon Vinaigrette /// Contains Gluten-Free /// Can be made Vegan$25.00
YB Classics

Chicken & Waffles
Chilled Spiced Watermelon, Vermont Sharp Cheddar Cheese Waffle, Honey Hot Sauce, Bourbon Maple Syrup ///Available Gluten Friendly /// Contains Gluten, Dairy, Garlic, Onion, Pork, Chilis, Beef Tallow$42.00
Lewellyn’s Fine Fried Chicken
1/2 of our Famous Bird, Honey Hot Sauce /// Available Gluten-Friendly /// Contains Gluten, Garlic, Onion, Pork, Chilis, Beef Tallow$36.00
YB Nashville Hot Chicken
YB Carolina Reaper Rub Dip, house pickles, Texas toast, eat at your own risk! /// Contains Beef Tallow$34.00
The Great American Wagyu Burger
Smoked Farmer’s Egg, Bourbon Maple Slab Pork Belly, American Cheese, House Pickles, Special Sauce, Crispy House Pickles, Truffle Fries /// Contains Beef Tallow, Gluten, Egg, Dairy, Allium$35.00
Big Easy Blackened Shrimp & Grits
Cheesy Grits, Sweet Corn, Smoky Sausage, Medley Of Peppers, Louisiana Hot Sauce /// Contains Gluten-Free, Dairy, Shellfish, Allium, Pork, Peppers$36.00
Lemon-Rosemary Rotisserie Bird
1/2 Bird, Black-Eyed Peas & Rice, Blackened Green Beans, Chimichurri /// Contains /// Gluten-Free$34.00
Lobster Mac & Cheese
Whole Lobster, Creamy Artisanal Cheese Sauce /// Contains Beef Tallow$58.00
The Whole Bird
Chilled Spiced Watermelon, Vermont Sharp Cheddar Cheese Waffle, Honey Hot Sauce, Bourbon Maple Syrup$68.00
Mains

Creamy Jambalaya Pasta
Cajun Cream Sauce, Andouille Sausage, Grilled Chicken, Shrimp, Roasted Peppers// Contains Gluten, Dairy, Shellfish, Garlic, Onion, Sausage,$34.00
Fish N' Chips
Crispy Beer Battered Cod, Old Bay Seasonal Fries, Tartar Sauce, Nashville Slaw /// Contains Beef Tallow$29.00
Grilled Blackened Salmon Filet
Watercress Salad, Basil Pesto, Olive Relish /// Contains Gluten- Free, Nut, Dairy, Shellfish, Allium, Nightshade$34.00
Low & Slow Brisket Dip
Smoked Brisket, Caramelized Onion, Swiss, Roasted Garlic Aioli, Horseradish Cream, Truffle Fries /// Contains Beef Tallow, Gluten, Dairy, Allium$35.00
Ribeye Steak Frites
14oz Boneless Ribeye, Truffle Parmesan Fries, Chimichurri /// Contains Gluten- Free, Beef Tallow$58.00
Smokehouse Skewers- Cajun Shrimp
Black-Eyed Peas & Rice, Seasonal Vegetables, Scallion Rémoulade+ Blackened Cajun Shrimp /// Contains Gluten-Free, Peanuts, Shellfish, Garlic, Onion$34.00
Smokehouse Skewers-Filet Mignon
Black-Eyed Peas & Rice, Seasonal Vegetables, Scallion Rémoulade+ Filet Mignon /// Contains Gluten-Free, Garlic, Onion$44.00
Smokehouse Skewers- BBQ Chicken
Black-Eyed Peas & Rice, Seasonal Vegetables, Scallion Rémoulade+ BBQ Chicken /// Contains Gluten-Free, Sesame, Garlic, Onion$32.00
St. Louis Ribs
The Smoke Show! /// Contains Gluten-Free , Shellfish, Garlic, Onion, Pork, Beef Tallow$42.00
Sweet Tea Braised Short Rib
Mama’s Mash, Mushroom, Thyme /// Contains Gluten-Free, Dairy, Garlic, Onion$45.00
BBQ Pork Porterhouse
Sweet Potato & Brussel Sprout Hash, Pickled Peppadew Peppers, Bourbon Molasses BBQ sauce /// Contains Beef Tallow$29.00Grilled Vegetable Pasta
$26.00
Sides

Mac & Cheese
Creamy Five Artisanal Cheese Sauce, Crispy Herb Crust /// Contains Dairy, Allium, Nightshade, Vegetarian$15.00
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Spiced Honey /// Contains Beef Tallow/// Can be made Vegetarian$14.00
Southern Street Corn
Chipotle Crema, Cotija Cheese, Fresnos, Bacon /// Contains Gluten-Free, Beef Tallow, Dairy, Allium, Pork, Chillis$14.00Mama’s Mash
Fresh Chives /// Contains Gluten-Free, Dairy$12.00
Collard Greens
Classically Braised /// Contains Gluten- Free, Shellfish, Allium, Pork, Chillis$15.00
Fried Okra
Buttermilk Ranch Seasoning /// Contains Beef Tallow, Gluten, Dairy$12.00
Blackened Green Beans
piquillo pepper sauce, cajun, spiced, lime, cilantro /// Contains Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Egg, Allium, Nightshade$14.00
House Fries
house-made buttermilk ranch, bacon salt /// Not Gluten-free & cannot be modified.$12.00
Truffle Fries
Parmesan Cheese and Truffle /// Not Gluten-Free & cannot be modified$14.00
Side Salad
Crisp mixed greens, fresh vegetables and herbs tossed with your choice of dressing.$6.00
Plain Watermelon
$8.00
Spiced Watermelon
Fresh watermelon tossed with a bright blend of spices, herbs and citrus for a sweet, refreshing kick.$8.00
Side of Grits
Nora Mill Grits, Vermont Sharp Cheddar /// Contains Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Dairy$12.00Black Eyed Peas
sweet onions, smoked ham hocks, roasted garlic, pork stock/// Contains Gluten-Free$12.00
Desserts

Chocolate Skillet Brownie
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Bourbon Caramel Sauce (Ice cream not included for takeout)$16.00
Biscuit Donut Bites.
Cinnamon Sugar, Nutella Coffee SauceOUT OF STOCK$14.00
Bacon Bourbon Chocolate Cake.
Nutella Frosting, Bourbon Salted Caramel, Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice cream not included for takeout)$25.00
Key Lime Pie
Strawberry Sauce, Seasonal Fruit$18.00
Bacon Bourbon Chocolate Cake.
Nutella Frosting, Bourbon Salted Caramel, Vanilla Ice Cream (Ice cream not included for takeout)$25.00
Beef Tallow Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich
Wagyu Beef Chocolate Chip Cookies, Vanilla Bean Ice cream, toasted pecans, housemade bourbon caramel$12.00
FEED THE FAMILY
Large Format Meals

Yardbird Fried Chicken for the Family
(Feeds 6 ppl) 24 pieces of our world famous 27 hour brined chicken, mac & cheese, and biscuits for all$150.00
Chicken Biscuit Snack Pack
12 pack of crispy chicken biscuits, mac n cheese, crispy corn meal fried okra, house ranch$95.00
Backyard BBQ Bonanza
Yardbird Fried Chicken, BBQ Chicken Skewers, St. Louis Ribs, House-Made Buttermilk Biscuits, Southern Slaw, Cornmeal Dusted Okra, House Pickles, Five Cheese Mac & Cheese$120.00
Yardbird Merch
Merch

Yardbird Insulated Cooler Backpack
Keep your food and drinks cool on the go with this insulated backpack. Its spacious main compartment features a two-way zipper, plus a front zippered pocket to keep essentials organized. 600D twill polyester with PU accents Silver PEVA insulated interior Two-way zipper on main compartment Front zippered pocket for essentials Adjustable shoulder straps & webbing handle 21 L capacity$25.00
Yardbird Blanket
This lightweight throw blanket adds style and comfort to any space. Made from 100% organic cotton with a classic check pattern. 100% organic cotton Unfolded size: 60" x 70" Folded size: 15" x 17.5" Lightweight and eco-friendly$45.00
Yardbird Tote Jute & Canvas
Carry your essentials with style in this spacious tote bag made from natural jute and cotton canvas. Sturdy rope handles and an interior pocket for convenient organization. Cotton canvas, laminated jute Open interior pocket Cotton webbing & rope handles Do not wash, wipe clean with warm rag & do not iron$25.00
All hours
| Sunday | 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Monday | 11:30 am - 8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am - 8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am - 8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am - 8:30 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
Restaurant info
With accolades from James Beard and Bon Appétit, Yardbird pays tribute to the craveable American classics that bring people together. Guests can indulge in brunch, lunch, dinner and a curated cocktail program highlighting a dynamic collection of bourbons. Yardbird takes guests on a culinary journey through a menu of unapologetically indulgent dishes and heady bourbon cocktails. Serving up nationally acclaimed comfort food for more than a decade, it’s no secret our restaurant has garnered global fanfare.
Location
530 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611








