Bird's Nest Chicago Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Bird's Nest Chicago, a vibrant blend of sports bar energy and culinary delights located at 2500 N Southport Ave. Renowned for its signature wings, this bar offers a variety of sauces—from the fiery Bird's Nest Hot Sauce to the sweet Honey BBQ—catering to every palate.
The menu extends beyond wings, showcasing mouthwatering options like the Buffalo Chicken Salad and White Bean Chicken Chili, each crafted to deliver bold flavors. For those craving a hearty bite, the Pulled Pork Nachos and Victory Sticks provide perfect starters to share.
Pair these with a cold drink while enjoying the friendly service from bartenders like Monica and Maddie, who make every visit feel like home. Whether you’re catching a game or enjoying a night out, Bird’s Nest promises an unforgettable experience!
Appetizers
Chicken Skewers
Chicken breast grilled to perfection and smothered in your choice of sauce: Bird's Nest Hot Sauce - Hot BBQ - BBQ - Teriyaki - Hot Teriyaki - Honey BBQ
Stuffed Mushrooms
Mushroom caps stuffed with spinach, artichokes and cheeses. Please allow 30 min cook time
Fried Mushrooms
Beer battered by hand in house, with ranch or honey mustard for dipping (Available at kitchen's discretion)
Hummus and Veggie Plate
Our secret recipe homemade hummus served with grilled pita bread, homemade corn chips and lots of fresh veggies
Artichoke Dip and Veggie Plate
Open wide and enjoy homemade corn chips and warm pita served with homemade spinach artichoke dip and assorted fresh veggies
Cheezy Garlic Bread
Garlic bread baked just right, topped with mozzarella cheese. Served with tangy marinara for dipping
Onion Rings
A basket of yummy, freshly made beer battered onion rings (Available at kitchen's discretion)
French Fries
Choice of: Regular - Seasoned Curly Fries - Garlic Fries - Cajun
Stuffed Peppers
Roasted bell peppers stuffed with ground beef and rice and turkey and rice. Topped with tomato, mozzarella, parmesan and homemade marinara sauce
Ball Park Nachos
Homemade corn chips smothered with cheese and jalapeños
Nachos
Homemade corn chips smothered with chicken chili, melted cheeses and lettuce. Served with sides of pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole
Pulled Pork Nachos
Homemade corn chips smothered with pulled pork, melted cheeses and lettuce. Served with sides of pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole
Quesadillas
Flour tortillas stuffed with melted cheeses and pico de gallo. Served with sides of jalapeno's, sour cream, and guacamole
Chili Cheese Fries
Fries smothered in cheese and our original chicken chili
Victory Sticks
Breaded mozzarella sticks served with tangy marinara for dipping
Wings Wings Wings
Bird's Nest Hot Sauce - Hot BBQ - BBQ - Teriyaki - Hot Teriyaki - Honey BBQ. Wing baskets include celery, blue cheese and ranch dressing
Wings Wings Wings
Soups and Salads
House Salad
Romaine lettuce topped with carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, and croutons
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken breast marinated in our Bird's Nest Hot Sauce with romaine lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, and croutons. Served with a warm pita
Southwest Chicken Salad
Black beans, corn, pico, and cheddar jack cheese over mixed greens and romaine. Topped with avocado, cajun chicken, and tortilla strips
Chicken BLT Salad
Grilled chicken over mixed greens and romaine with tomatoes, crumbled bacon, and fresh avocado
Spinach Salad
Fresh spinach, with tomato, onion, cucumber, and avocado
Taco Salad
Romaine lettuce, shredded cheddar/jack cheese, black beans, tomatoes, and tortilla strips. Served in a spinach tortilla
Caesar Salad
Traditional fresh Caesar dressing over crisp romaine lettuce. Topped with garlic croutons and Parmesan cheese
Nest Salad
Mixed greens and romaine lettuce, grilled chicken breast, tomatoes, craisins, almonds, and fresh goat cheese with balsamic vinaigrette
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Delicious, homemade with chicken breast, topped with tortilla chips and fresh cilantro
White Bean Chicken Chili
A Bird's Nest creation. Tender chicken breast with a perfected blend of veggies and spices. A must try!
Caesar Chicken Wrap
Grilled chicken breast with traditional caesar dressing, romaine lettuce, tomato, onion, and parmesean cheese
Turkey Club Wrap
Freshly shaved turkey breast with swiss, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Grilled chicken breast sliced and smothered with our Bird's Nest Hot Sauce. Then Stuffed with lettuce, tomato, onion, and blue cheese
Southwestern Chicken Wrap
Blackened chicken breast with homemade black bean corn salsa, fresh cilantro, and spicy chipotle mayo
Wraps
Panini Sandwiches
Chicken Panini
Grilled chicken breast, roasted red pepper, balsamic glaze, and fresh mozzarella
Buffalo Chicken Panini
Grilled chicken breast, Bird's Nest Hot Sauce, and crumbled blue cheese
Pesto Chicken Panini
Grilled chicken breast, pesto, sundried tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella
Steak Panini*
Tender grilled steak, romaine lettuce, blue cheese, and horseradish mayo
Veggie Panini
Grilled onions, green and red peppers, mushrooms, avocado, and swiss cheese
Cheese Pizza
Sausage Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza
Build Your Own Pizza
Add any topping: Italian sausage - pepperoni - ham - green peppers - red peppers - onion - mushroom - green olives - tomatoes
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Tender chicken breast, BBQ sauce, and mozzarella
Italian Beef Pizza
Shaved Italian beef, giardiniera, and mozzarella
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Tender chicken breast, Bird's Nest Hot Sauce, and mozzarella
Pizzas
Sandwiches 'N More
Italian Beef
Traditional shaved Italian beef served on a fresh french roll with a side of au jus and spicy giardiniera
Chicken Salad
Two warm pitas stuffed with tossed grilled chicken breast, romaine lettuce, tomato, onion, and ranch dressing. Delicious!
Club
Turkey, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo stacked on your choice of toasted 15-grain bread or Texas toast
Pulled Pork
Need we say more? Home cooked tender pulled pork in our Bird's Nest Hot-BBQ sauce served on a brioche bun
Chicken Tenders
Breaded and fried chicken breast tenders served atop a basket of french fries. Your choice of dipping sauce: Bird's Nest Hot Sauce - BBQ - Honey Mustard - Ranch
The Fahy*
Our hand packed half pound burger smothered in BBQ and topped with fresh battered onion rings, bacon, and cheddar cheese
Tacos
Three tacos, chicken or ground beef with lettuce, pico de gallo, and shredded cheddar jack cheese. Served in corn or flour tortillas with a side of chips and salsa
Drunken Buffalo Chicken
Fresh beer battered deep fried chicken breast covered with our Bird's Nest Hot Sauce, blue cheese dressing, blue cheese crumbles, and celery seed
Bird's Nest Burger
A huge half pound, hand packed burger cooked to your liking. Served with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and a pickle
Turkey Burger
At frst bite you can tell our turkey burger is made from scratch. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and a side of mayo
Grilled Cheese
The old standby! American cheese on Texas toast
Big Bird Grilled Chicken
Grilled chicken breast served on a toasted brioche bun. Order it: Plain - Buffalo - Blackened - Jerk - BBQ - Hot BBQ - Teriyaki - Cajun
Chicken BLT
Grilled chicken breast with crisp bacon, fresh lettuce, avocado and tomato. Served with mayo on toasted multigrain bread
The Don
Cajun chicken breast rolled in Bird's Nest Hot-BBQ sauce and topped with bacon. Served with lettuce, tomato, and onion
Chicken Philly
Grilled chicken smothered with peppers and onions in a fresh hoagie roll topped with provolone cheese