Classic Buttermilk Biscuits
$16.00Four fresh-baked classic buttermilk biscuits served with rich honey butter and housemade fruit jam.
Four fresh-baked classic buttermilk biscuits served with rich honey butter and housemade fruit jam.
Silky deviled eggs garnished with fresh dill, chives, and premium smoked trout roe.
Savory deviled eggs crowned with spicy jalapeño and house-made bacon jam.
Crispy fried green tomatoes stacked with house-smoked pork belly, pimento cheese, frisée, smoky tomato jam, and lemon vinaigrette.
Warm cast-iron skillet cornbread loaded with sharp cheddar, crisp bacon, jalapeños, and served with honey butter.
Thick-sliced brioche toast coated in cinnamon sugar and slathered with sweet honey butter.
A refreshing mix of fresh seasonal fruit tossed with shredded coconut and light whipped cream.
Hearty steel-cut oats topped with housemade granola, coconut, honey, fresh berries, nuts, and dried fruit.
Artisanal multi-grain toast topped with creamy avocado, smoked salmon, radish, fresh basil, pickled shallot, and fennel.
Crisp Little Gem lettuce tossed with cherry tomato confit, savory chorizo crumble, pickled grapes, and creamy Manchego dressing.
Warm baked apple cobbler with a honey almond streusel crust, served à la mode with vanilla bean ice cream.
Fluffy fried biscuit donut bites tossed in cinnamon sugar and served with rich Nutella coffee dipping sauce.
Golden Belgian waffles finished with a caramelized crème brûlée top, fresh whipped cream, and juicy strawberries.
Overnight-soaked cinnamon biscuits prepared French toast style, served with sweet blueberry compote and powdered sugar.
Warm pull-apart housemade biscuit monkey bread baked with cinnamon sugar and drenched in warm caramel glaze.
Yardbird's signature fried chicken paired with a Vermont sharp cheddar waffle, chilled spiced watermelon, honey hot sauce, and bourbon maple syrup.
Half of Yardbird's famous crispy fried chicken served with creamy Mama's mash, rich gravy, and a petite house salad.
Premium Wagyu beef patty topped with a smoked farmer’s egg, bourbon maple slab pork belly, American cheese, house pickles, special sauce, and served with truffle fries.
Fiery Nashville hot chicken seasoned with Carolina Reaper rub, served with house pickles on classic Texas toast.
Big Easy blackened jumbo shrimp atop cheesy stone-ground grits, sweet corn, smoky sausage, peppers, and Louisiana hot sauce.
Herb-infused half rotisserie chicken seasoned with lemon and rosemary, served with dirty rice, blackened green beans, and fresh chimichurri.
Decadent mac and cheese crafted with a whole tender lobster folded into a creamy five-cheese artisanal sauce.
A feast featuring a whole fried chicken served with chilled spiced watermelon, sharp cheddar waffles, honey hot sauce, and bourbon maple syrup.
A Southern feast featuring Alabama white BBQ chicken, St. Louis pork ribs, house sausage, burnt ends, charred corn, and chimichurri.
Rigatoni pasta tossed in a spicy Cajun cream sauce with Andouille sausage, grilled chicken, sauteed shrimp, and roasted peppers.
Crispy beer-battered cod served with Old Bay seasoned fries, tangy tartar sauce, and refreshing Nashville slaw.
Slow-smoked brisket stacked with caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, roasted garlic aioli, horseradish cream, served with truffle fries.
14oz boneless ribeye steak grilled to perfection, served with truffle parmesan fries and fresh green chimichurri.
Tender short rib braised slow in sweet tea, served over Mama's creamy mashed potatoes with wild mushrooms and thyme.
Juicy grilled pork porterhouse served with sweet potato and Brussels sprout hash, peppadew peppers, and bourbon molasses BBQ sauce.
Creamy five artisanal cheese macaroni baked under a crispy herb crust.
Crispy seared Brussels sprouts drizzled with sweet spiced honey.
Charred street corn slathered with chipotle crema, cotija cheese, fresh Fresno chilies, and crispy bacon.
Creamy, buttery mashed potatoes whipped smooth and finished with fresh chopped chives.
Classically braised collard greens cooked low and slow with smoked pork and savory spices.
Crispy fried okra bites seasoned with savory buttermilk ranch spices.
Pan-blackened green beans tossed with piquillo pepper sauce, Cajun spices, fresh lime, and cilantro.
Crispy house fries dusted with savory bacon salt and served with housemade buttermilk ranch.
Crispy fries tossed with truffle oil and freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Stone-ground Nora Mill grits folded with sharp Vermont cheddar cheese.
Slow-cooked black eyed peas braised with sweet onions, smoked ham hocks, garlic, and rich pork stock.
Warm double-chocolate skillet brownie topped with vanilla bean ice cream and warm bourbon caramel sauce.
Rich chocolate cake layered with Nutella frosting, bourbon salted caramel, bacon, and vanilla ice cream.
Classic tart key lime pie with a graham cracker crust, topped with strawberry sauce and fresh seasonal fruit.
Vanilla bean ice cream sandwiched between two chocolate chip cookies baked with Wagyu beef tallow and pecans.
Crisp 1-liter bottle of sparkling San Pellegrino mineral water.
Freshly squeezed housemade Southern lemonade served icy cold.
Classic Southern sweet tea brewed fresh daily.
Freshly brewed traditional unsweetened iced tea.
Nestled in downtown Chicago on Wabash Avenue, Yardbird reimagines classic Southern comfort food through an elevated, scratch-kitchen lens. Originating as a tribute to farm-fresh ingredients and traditional recipes, the kitchen focuses on slow-braising, house-curing, and precision frying, transforming humble comfort staples into refined culinary showcases.
Spanning an expansive layout that eclipses many of its national sister locations, Yardbird offers a stylish, dimly lit setting featuring dark wood accents, plush booth seating, and a soaring bar area. The high-energy ambient noise and seasonal rustic decor create an inviting atmosphere ideal for lively group brunches, celebratory dinners, or casual craft bourbon sipping in River North.
With entrees ranging from $34 to $68 and shareable sides priced around $12–$15, Yardbird operates in a premium price bracket. However, the generous portion sizes justify the check price. Dishes like The Whole Bird or the Backyard BBQ platter easily feed multiple guests, making family-style sharing the most rewarding approach to the menu.
Yardbird stands out for its exceptional dietary flexibility, offering dedicated gluten-friendly fried chicken prepared in separate fryers to safeguard celiac diners. Vegetarian options like Skillet Cornbread and Crispy Brussels Sprouts abound. Given high demand during peak weekend brunch and dinner hours, reservations are strongly advised, though early dinner slots often accommodate walk-ins smoothly.
55 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
21 E Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60611
1 W Erie St Unit A/Floor 1, Chicago, IL 60654
444 N Michigan Ave Upper Level, Chicago, IL 60611
52 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654
159 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611
Yes, Yardbird accommodates gluten-free and celiac diets with dedicated gluten-friendly fried chicken prepared separately to prevent cross-contamination, alongside naturally gluten-free classics like Big Easy Blackened Shrimp & Grits and Sweet Tea Braised Short Rib.
Yardbird elevates this classic pairing by resting crispy, seasoned fried chicken on a savory Vermont sharp cheddar waffle, served with house-made honey hot sauce, sweet bourbon maple syrup, and a slice of chilled spiced watermelon to balance the dish.
Portions at Yardbird are notably generous. Multi-protein offerings like The Whole Bird ($68) and the Backyard BBQ platter ($48)—which includes St. Louis ribs, burnt ends, house sausage, and Alabama white BBQ chicken—are specifically designed for multi-person table sharing.
Yes, heat lovers can choose the YB Nashville Hot Chicken ($34), which features a fiery Carolina Reaper rub and house pickles on Texas toast, or opt for spicy sides like Southern Street Corn with fresh Fresno chilies and chipotle crema.
Yardbird offers large, decadent desserts including a Bacon Bourbon Chocolate Cake layered with Nutella frosting, a warm double-chocolate Skillet Brownie with bourbon caramel, classic Key Lime Pie, and a Wagyu Beef Tallow Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich.
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