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The Red Canary |
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Near North :: River West |
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A welcome addition to the River West dining scene, The Red Canary serves contemporary American cuisine in a stylish 1920’s setting.
Named for both the famed jazz singer and the restaurant’s signature color scheme, the grand space features vaulted ceilings, exposed brick walls, a secluded garden patio and a dazzling oversized chandelier. While the vintage décor channels an era of prohibition, this upscale bar and restaurant is anything but dry.
The classic cocktail list pays homage to a bygone era with drinks like a Muckraker Mojito, A Sidecar Named Desire and The Rockefeller. The menu is equally inventive, enticing guests with gourmet versions of traditional comfort fare. Chef Rick Spiros updated Southern dishes with a distinctly modern flair, pairing sushi-grade scallops with goat cheese and red pepper grits. Instead of conventional fried chicken, guests can enjoy buttermilk fried quail served with whipped potatoes and truffled cream corn. During the colder months, Chef Spiros warms up patrons with a hearty plate of Duroc pork chops topped with a demi-glace of Jack Daniel’s and dried cherries paired with a five-spice sweet potato. On the sweeter side, The Red Canary delights diners with their signature smores. House-made graham crackers, lavender-infused marshmallows and a rich chocolate ganache give this childhood favorite a culinary touch.
On Sundays, the restaurant serves a full brunch of breakfast staples and specialty dishes, including a lemon & ricotta crepe and authentically prepared chilaquiles. Equally appealing is the well-stocked bloody mary and mimosa bar, giving guests the opportunity to play mixologist for a morning libation of choice.
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