Our Delicious Menu
A Taste of the South with a Nod to the Blues
Being a blues club, The 21 menu will provide a taste of the south with a nod to blues club food across the country. With the assistance of Chef Faith Lowe, we have created a menu that honors both the south and the south side of Chicago.
Providing a focus on food that is fresh, house-made and ready to enjoy is our goal everyday.
Here’s what we are serving now.
WARM-UPS
BEER CHEESE AND PRETZEL BITES – 2 large bread sticks served with Artisan Beer Cheese – 8.99
BATTERED GREEN BEANS – Green beans, coated in a spicy blend breading and deep fried to perfection – 9.99
JALAPENO POPPERS – Lightly breaded jalapeno peppers stuffed with cream cheese – 8.99
LOADED TATER TOTS– Tater Tots crispy fried and smothered in cheddar cheese, bacon, onion and drizzled with Ranch dressing- 8.99
NACHO FRIES DELUXE – Fresh, hand-cut fries topped with tomatoes, onions, green pepper and smothered in a rich nacho cheese sauce – 8.99
BREADED CHEESE CURDS – Wisconsin white cheddar cheese curds hand-breaded in a savory garlic & parsley breading and served with your choice of dipping sauces – 8.99
OPENING ACT
SOUPS
SPECKLED RED TOMATO SMOKED GOUDA SOUP – Cup 6.25 | Bowl 8.50
SOUP OF THE DAY – Cup 6.25 | Bowl 8.50
SALADS
HOUSE SALAD – Fresh spring blend greens, tomato, red onion, cucumber, croutons, shredded cheddar, hard-boiled egg served with your choice of dressing (5 oz) – 8.99
THE 21 BLEU WEDGE SALAD – Fresh lettuce wedge topped with crisp bacon, tomato, hard boiled egg and topped with candied pecans and served with our delicious Blue Cheese dressing – 9.99
CAESAR SALAD – Harvest blend lettuce medley, shaved parmesan cheese, croutons, fresh cracked black pepper – 8.99
DRESSINGS
Blue Cheese, Ranch, Honey Mustard, French, Light Italian or Caesar
ADD TO YOUR SALAD
Diced Beef or Chicken for $4
Add Shrimp for $5
MAIN STAGE - ENTREES
THE 21 YARDBIRD – Hand-battered, deluxe wings:
8 Wings – 13.99
12 Wings – 18.99
16 Wings – 23.99
20 Wings – 28.99
For Wing orders over 20, please call ahead to order. (Ex. pricing: 50 wings = $67.50)
SAUCES – Medium, Mild, Carolina Reaper, BBQ, Big Mama’s Molasses, Sweet Thai Chili, Parmesan Garlic or Teriyaki
EXTRA SIDES OF SAUCE – 3.00
CELERY STICKS + 4 oz RANCH DRESSING – 3.00
THE 21 BURGER – Double Cheeseburger Deluxe topped with our original 21 tartar sauce and served with a side of chips – 10.99
SOUTHERN STYLE SHRIMP & GRITS – Stone ground cheddar grits, sautéed shrimp, andouille sausage topped with a pomegranate glaze – 17.99
ZESTY BREADED CHICKEN SANDWICH – Dill Pickle marinated and breaded chicken breast, served with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, pickle and our original 21 tartar sauce or Cajun mayo and served with a side of chips – 13.75
CAJUN YARDBIRD CHICKEN SANDWICH – Crispy chicken breast topped with pepper jack cheese, bacon strips, lettuce, tomato, onion and Cajun mayo and served with a side of chips – 12.50
BAYOU FISH SANDWICH – 8.5oz Beer battered haddock filet served on a toasted hoagie bun topped with lettuce and tomato, served with a side of chips, Cajun slaw and topped with our original 21 tartar sauce, honey mustard aioli or Cajun mayo – 11.99
BAYOU FISH & CHIPS – 8.5oz Beer battered haddock, served with our fresh, hand-cut fries, lemon wedges and Cajun slaw topped with our original 21 tartar sauce or Cajun Mayo on the side – 14.75
SMOKED NASHVILLE CHICKEN BACON WRAP – Crispy breaded or grilled chicken breast with smoked bleu cheese, bacon, roasted tomatoes, leafy greens served with Nashville Hot Sauce and wrapped in a Garlic flour tortilla and served with a side of chips – 11.99
VEGAN BURGER– Black bean burger served on a brioche bun with shredded lettuce, tomato, pickle and topped with your choice of sauce and served with Cajun slaw and a side of chips – 9.99
PORTABELLA MUSHROOM SANDWICH – Fresh portabella mushroom glazed with Balsamic vinegar and grilled to perfection topped with feta cheese, sliced cherry tomatoes and fresh basil served on a toasted brioche bun served with Cajun slaw and a side of chips- 9.99
BACKLINE - SIDES
FRESH HAND-CUT FRIES – 5.99**** VEGETABLE MEDLEY – 5.99****
BEER BATTERED ONION RINGS – 5.99**** REGULAR COLE SLAW – 4.99**
TATER TOTS – 5.99**** BEALE STREET CAJAN SLAW – 4.99**
SIDE SALAD – Tossed greens, tomato, red onion with your choice of dressing – 5.99****
**Price for sides in place of chips with entrees: **$2 upcharge ****$4 upcharge
ENCORE - DESSERTS
DRINKS - TEA - COFFEE
HOMEMADE BREAD PUDDING – Delicious bread puddling, served warm with vanilla bean ice cream and drizzled with a bourbon vanilla cream sauce – 9.00
BROWNIE SQUARE – Ooey Gooey chocolate brownie with a blond almond cream cheese topping – 9.00
VANILLA BEAN ICE CREAM– Three scoops of creamy ice cream – 9.00 (additional scoops $1 each)
KIDS MENU - 8.00
Choice of:
Corn Dogs
Chicken Tenders
21 Burger (single patty)
Served with one (1) Backline Side
and 2 scoops of Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
FOUNTAIN DRINKS – 3.50
Coke (Diet or Regular)
Sprite
Root beer
Ginger Ale
Lemonade
ICE TEA or SWEET TEA – 3.50
COFFEE or HOT TEA – 2.50
SAN PELLEGRINO – 4.50