Pan Roasted Adobo Salmon
Photo: courtesy of The Portage
When Tizi Melloul closed its doors a month ago, the news was slightly dulled by the fact that one of the partners was just getting ready to open a new restaurant. That new restaurant turns out to be The Portage, a gastro-pub opening tomorrow in, where else, Portage Park. The menu features a mix of your usual pub fare like burgers and short ribs, along with a definite Southern bent including fried chicken, po’ boys, and barbecue. Check out the full menu below.
The Portage, 3938 N. Central Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634; 773-853-0779
Appetizers
Bacon Wrapped Dates- Goat Cheese Filled Dates Wrapped in Bacon, with a Spicy Tomato sauce 6.95
THE PORTAGE Shrimp Cocktail- Classic Shrimp Cocktail, 6 Shrimps Served 3 Ways 7.95
Blue Lake Green Beans- Crispy Tempura Battered Green Beans, Served with our Sweet and Sour Sauce 5.95
Duck Fat French Fries- House-Cut Potatoes, Fried Crispy in Duck Fat, Served with a Duo Dipping Sauce 4.95
Cucumber Benedictine Dip - Fresh Cucumber, Cheese and Onion Dip, Served with Assorted Vegetables 6.95
The Mac n’ Cheese- Macaroni and Three Cheeses, Topped with Bread Crumbs, Served Bubbling Hot 5.95
New England Style Crab Cake- Cucumber Salad and a Pine Cone Butter Sauce 9.95
Trio of Deviled Eggs- Deviled Eggs Served 3 Ways 4.95
Cajun Red Bean and Rice Cakes- With Andouille Sausage, Our Twist on the Traditional Cajun Dish 5.95
Seasonal Imported Meats and Cheeses Plate- Served with Grilled Foccacia and Assorted Accompaniments 9.95
Grilled Lamb Chops- Garlic and Herb Crusted Lamb Chops, Dipping Sauce 9.95
Soups & Salads
Roasted Summer Tomato Gazpacho- Shrimp, Herbed-Crème Fraiche 5.95
Soup of the Day - Please Inquire with Your Server 5.95
Romaine Wedge Salad- with Parmesan, Hard Boiled Egg, and a Citrus-Tahini Vinaigrette 6.95
Grilled Chicken Salad- Grilled Chicken on Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, House Pickled Red Onions, Honey Mustard Vinaigrette 7.95
Roasted Organic Beet Salad- with Toasted Marcona Almonds, Goat Cheese, and Pink-Peppercorn Vinaigrette 7.95
Entrees
All-Natural Bone-In Pork Chop- Creamed Spinach and Bacon, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, White Wine Dijon Mustard Sauce 15.95
Pan Roasted Adobo Salmon- On Bed of Fava Bean Succotash, Frisee, and Grilled Asparagus Ribbons 17.95
Frutti Di Mare- Pasta, Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, Swiss Chard, and Garlic Tomato Cream Sauce 15.95
Grilled Skirt Steak- Roasted Tomato and Arugula Salad, Potato Confit, Chimichurri Sauce 18.95
Southern Fried Chicken- Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, and Corn 13.95
Oven Roasted Whitefish-Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes, Summer Salad of Radish, Fennel, Carrots, Sprouts and Herbed-Carrot Puree Vinaigrette 14.95
Beer-Braised Short Ribs- Served with a Red Wine Reduction, Fresh Veggie Puree, and Parsley Pesto 13.95
Whole Fish in Parchment- Whole Fish with Fresh Lemon and Seasonings, Oven Roasted and Served in Parchment…Market Price
THE PORTAGE Kobe Burger- Roasted Tomatoes, Caramelized Red Onions, House-Made Pickles, Romaine Lettuce, and a Spicy Aioli on a Polish Egg Bun 10.95
Pulled Pork Sandwich- House Made Mixed Cabbage Slaw, House Made Pickles on a Sandwich Bun 8.95
Fried Catfish Po’ Boy- Remoulade, House Made Pickles, and Shredded Romaine Lettuce 9.95
Grilled Portabella Mushroom- On a Toasted Bun, Shredded Vegan Cheese, French-Fries 7.95
Sandwiches served with choice of one of the following: House Cut Fries, Creamy Potato Salad, Baked Macaroni and Cheese, House Made Slaw or Pasta/Vinaigrette Salad
Desserts
Home Made Apple Pie Topped with a Lemon-Ginger Ice Cream 5.95
Strawberry/Ricotta Ice Cream Chipwiches, with Chocolate Sauce 5.95
Vanilla Crème Brulee with a Sugar Cookie 5.95
Seasonal Artisanal Cheese Plate of Three Cheese Selections and Chef’s Choice of Accompaniments 8.95
Assorted House-Made Ice Cream and Sorbet Selection 5.00
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Coulis 5.95
