Matisse Tavern & Grill Menu

Matisse Tavern & Grill, located in Chicago, offers a cozy and intimate dining experience with a diverse menu. The restaurant caters to various dietary preferences with vegan and vegetarian options. The atmosphere is casual and romantic, making it ideal for lunch, dinner, or late-night outings. Customers praise the attentive service and delicious meals, such as the South of the Border burger and the Salmon BLT. The extensive drink menu includes unique cocktails and happy hour specials. Outdoor seating, a full bar, and entertainment options like pool tables add to the overall experience. While some reviewers mention the prices as slightly high, the overall consensus is positive, highlighting the quality of the food and the welcoming ambiance. Overall, Matisse Tavern & Grill is a hidden gem worth exploring for a memorable dining experience.

Starters

Cuban Spiced Won-Tons

As seen on chicago’s best-braised pork and avocado cream in a crispy won-ton wrapper topped with house made champagne feta sauce.

$11.00

Baked Brie I V

Vegetarian. Warm brie baked in a crispy puff pastry shell served with fresh fruits, nuts and berries, with assorted flatbreads.

$17.00

Stuffed Medjool Dates

Goat cheese stuffed medjool dates wrapped in bacon with house made piquillo pepper-tomato sauce.

$12.00

Crispy Quesadillas

Flour tortillas loaded with monterey jack cheese, sautéed tomatoes, onions and fresh jalapeños, served with our world famous house made chipotle aioli, pico de gallo and guacamole. Add chicken, steak, shrimp, mushrooms for an extra cost.

$13.00

Artichoke Dip

Vegetarian. Artisan cheese blend combined with artichokes, topped with grilled mushrooms with warm pita bread for dipping.

$14.00

Roasted Cauliflower

Vegetarian. Roasted cajun cauliflower with toasted pine nuts and grated parmesan cheese.

$13.00

Hummus Platter

Vegetarian. House made mediterranean hummus topped with a lemon pepper garlic sauce, served with celery, carrots , red peppers and warm pita bread.

$14.00

Steamed Mussels

Steamed blue mussels with garlic, shallots, rosemary cream sauce served with toasted garlic parmesan bread.

$18.00

Brussels Sprouts

Vegetarian. Roasted brussels sprouts with dill goat cheese, ginger, honey and candied walnuts.

$12.00

Chicken Drumettes

drumettes with your choice of sauce: buffalo style, chipotle bourbon, tangy BBQ or teriyaki glaze. Pick two side dressing: bleu cheese, basil ranch or ranch.

$16.00

Gourmet Nachos

Vegetarian. House made tri-color chips smothered in melted smoked cheddar sauce, topped with shredded lettuce, sun dried tomatoes, fresh jalapeño and a cilantro garnish, served with a side of sour cream. Add guacamole, steak, chicken for an extra cost.

$13.00

Steak Crostini

Seared hanger steak over toast points with melted blue cheese sauce.

$15.00

Wild Caught Calamari

Rhode Island squid lightly breaded served with horseradish cocktail sauce.

$15.00

Roasted Pear Salad

Vegetarian. Roasted pears over mesclun greens with goat cheese, caramel walnuts and raspberry vinaigrette.

$15.00

Chopped Chicken Salad

Mesclun greens, grilled chicken, corn, bacon, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, feta cheese and house vinaigrette.

$18.00

Hanger Steak Salad

Vegetarian. Blackened hanger steak over mixed greens, bottom mushrooms, red peppers, cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, blue cheese crumble and ranch dressing.

$21.00

Warm Beet Salad

Vegetarian. Roasted red and golden beets in olive oil with sautéed spinach, asparagus and red pepper flakes topped with goat cheese.

$15.00

Quinoa Kitchen Salad

Vegetarian. Organic quinoa tossed in apple cider vinaigrette with red cabbage, arugula, red wine poached pears, candied walnuts and brie cheese.

$16.00

Salads

Burgers and Sandwiches

The Masterpiece

/ pound grass-fed beef burger with sharp cheddar cheese, thick cut bacon topped with fried egg.

$19.00

The Wild Horse

/ pound grass-fed beef burger with feta, grilled onions, mushroom and horseradish aioli.

$19.00

Sweet Precision And Soft Collision

/ pound grass-fed beef burger smothered in chipotle aioli topped with fresh pears flambéed with cognac, goat cheese and candied walnuts.

$21.00

South Of The Border

Spicy mild. / pound grass-fed beef burger with avocado spread, monterey jack, grilled jalapenos and thick cut bacon.

$20.00

TROPICAL FIRE

Spicy medium. / pound grass-fed beef burger with monterey jack cheese, caramelized thick cut bacon, mango habanero sauce, crispy onions.

$20.00

Chipotle Black Bean Burger I V

Vegetarian. Chipotle black bean burger topped with lettuce, tomato & mushrooms.

$17.00

Salmon BLT

Baked salmon on sourdough with lettuce, tomatoes, bacon and homemade tartar sauce.

$20.00

California Chicken

Grilled chicken breast with fresh avocado, crispy bacon, and ranch dressing, served with lettuce and tomato. We recommend on a pretzel roll.

$18.00

Buffalo Chicken

Lightly breaded chicken breast with buffalo sauce topped with lettuce, tomato, onions and choice of blue cheese or ranch dressing. We recommend on a Ciabatta or Pretzel Roll.

$18.00

Bistro Steak

Sliced beef tenderloin topped with a blend of sautéed mushrooms, spinach and mozzarella cheese, with a horseradish aioli. We recommend on a ciabatta or pretzel roll.

$21.00

Sweet Pear And Chicken

Grilled chicken, sweet pears, monterey jack cheese, candied walnuts & chipotle aioli. Perfect as a panini.

$19.00

Matisse Mac -N - Cheese

Vegetarian. Bow tie pasta tossed in our house made smoked cheddar and garlic cheese sauce. Add chicken, steak,shrimp, bacon, spinach and mushroom for an extra cost.

$13.00

Create Your Own Burger

/ pound grass-fed beef burger with your choice: cheese, grilled onions, olives, bacon, mushrooms, jalapeños , poblano pepper, pineapple for an extra cost. Add egg or thick bacon for an extra cost.

$14.95

Oven Roasted Salmon

Sesame and poppy seeds crusted salmon with parmesan truffle red potatoes, asparagus and lemon caper cream sauce.

$26.00

Rosemary Chicken

Seasoned breast filet grilled and served with sautéed brussel sprouts and garlic mashed potatoes, topped with crispy carrots and rosemary chicken demi glaze.

$24.00

Pan Seared Pork Chops

Pecan crusted pork chops with homemade apple sauce served with mashed potatoes and asparagus.

$26.00

Beef Tenderloin

Crusted black peppercorn beef tenderloin with red wine mushroom demi-glaze served with mash potatoes and sauteed asparagus.

$28.00

Cabo Shrimp Tacos

As seen on chicago's best - seasoned grilled shrimp, grilled onions, roasted red peppers, and monterey jack in corn tortillas served with pico de gallo, house made guacamole and chips.

$22.00

Surf And Turf

Pan seared french cut lamb chops and tiger shrimp with guajillo sauce served with sautéed red skins potatoes and asparagus-garlic butter sauce.

$34.00

Truffle Thick Truffle Thick Bacon Pasta

Farfalle pasta with cherrywood smoked bacon in our homemade alfredo sauce with fresh green peas, parmesan cheese and topped with white truffle oil.

$24.00

The Devil’s Chicken

Spicy mild. All natural chicken breast with black olives, capers, spicy tomato, white wine and garlic served with rosemary roasted potatoes.

$25.00

Entrees

Desserts

Mango Creme Brulee

Mango and passion fruit custard with caramelized sugar, fruits, biscuit crumble and gelato.

$11.00

Chocolate Obsession Cake

Chocolate lava cake with walnuts freshly baked and served warm, topped with fresh berries & gelato.

$11.00

Bourbon Pecan Bread Pudding

Praline pecan bread pudding, vanilla bean gelato, caramel bourbon sauce.

$11.00

Crazy Cheesecake

Golden graham cracker crust cheesecake with chocolate and caramel sauce, fresh strawberries and whipped cream.

$10.00