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Milt's Barbecue for the Perplexed

Milt's Barbecue for the Perplexed

BBQ Joint, Bar, and Kosher Restaurant$$$$
Lake View East, Chicago
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Milt's Barbecue for the Perplexed
6.8/10
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Menu 14Catering 12Dinner Menu 9Private Parties 9
Starters
Fried Okra
8.00
Brisket Chili Fries
14.00
Chicken Tenders with Fries
11.00
Bbq Chicken Nachos
15.00
Chicken Wings (8)
11.00
Smoked, buffalo, or BBQ
Bbq Slider Sampler
14.00
Pulled Chicken Slider, Brisket Slider, Hamburger Slider
Pretzel Bites
8.00
Beef Bacon (4)
6.00
Vegetarian Chili Fries
14.00
Chili Nachos
15.00
Vegetarian Chili Nachos
15.00
Chicken Wing Sampler
13.00
4 Smoked, 4 buffalo, 4 BBQ
Tofu Tenders with Fries
10.00
Soup / Chili
Smoked Chicken and Vegetable Soup
5.00
Made from scratch, no fake stuff. Loaded with veggies and tender smoked chicken breast
Vegetarian Chili
7.00
Spectacular vegetarian chili made without any fillers or fake-meat substitutions. Even meat-lovers will enjoy!
Smoked Brisket Chili
7.00
House-smoked brisket chili slowly cooked with our own special blend of spices
Smoked Tomato Bisque
5.00
Fire-roasted and smoked tomato based soup, with a bit of soy milk for sweetness
Salad
Add Chicken $6, Add Seitan $6, Add Salmon M.P., Add Brisket $9
Grilled Romaine Salad
12.00
Freshly grilled romaine with sun-dried and cherry tomatoes and house croutons, tossed with a smoked-tomato vinaigrette
Buffalo Chicken Salad
15.00
Crispy romaine topped with fried chicken tenders, diced celery and carrot, house croutons, and drizzled with ranch dressing
Arugula, Apple and Radish Salad
12.00
Baby arugula lightly tossed with chopped gala apples, radish, and house croutons, tossed lightly in cider vinaigrette
Spinach and Bacon Salad
12.00
Baby spinach tossed in a warm "bacon"/mustard dressing and topped with hard-cooked egg, diced tomato, and "bacon" bits
House Specialties
All meats are freshly smoked each day until perfectly tender. All house specialties include 1 side and coleslaw. Only available at dinner. All BBQ Specialities Include 1 Side & Coleslaw
Bbq Combo
1/2 BBQ Chicken & 1/2 Slab of Ribs (includes 2 sides and coleslaw)
Half Bbq Chicken
20.00
Smoked Bbq Spare Ribs 1/2 Slab
Smoked Turkey Dinner
20.00
Smoked and sliced turkey breast served with smashed potatoes, green beans, and topped with homemade gravy
Fish Tacos
15.00
2 corn tacos with smoked tilapia, pico de gallo, and slaw topped with chipotle aioli
Bbq Salmon
Smoked Bbq Spare Ribs Full Slab
Braised Short Ribs
Chef's Daily Steak Special
Perfection
Chicken Pot Pie
18.00
Shredded chicken, peas, carrots, corn in a house made sauce, topped with a flaky pastry and baked to yummy perfection. Does not include side choice
Off the Grill
All items below include a side of fries or choice of coleslaw
Romanian Char-Dog
10.00
Char-Chicken
14.00
Milt's Way
Add $6. With brisket chili, "bacon," crispy onion, and bbq aioli
"Bacon" Ranch
Add $6. With beef "bacon," ranch dressing, lettuce, tomato and onion
Chicago Dog
14.00
Diced onion, diced tomato, sport peppers, dill pickle spear, yellow mustard, and celery salt
Brisket Burger
22.00
We take some Romanian ground beef and our famous smoked brisket and turn it into a patty of awesomeness. We then top it with our house-made bbq sauce and some crispy onion strings
Char-Burger
12.00
Char-Tofu
10.00
Southwest
Add $5. Topped with pico de gallo and fresh made guacamole
Milt Dog
14.00
Romanian Char-Dog brisket chili, "bacon", crispy onion, and pickled jalapenos
Veggie Burger
12.00
House-made, vegan patty loaded with veggies and pan-fried to crispy perfection, topped with garlic aioli
Sandwiches
All items below include a side of fries or choice of coleslaw
Smoked Brisket Sandwich
18.00
Fried Chicken Sandwich
15.00
Chicken breast tenders tossed in Buffalo or BBQ
Turkey Club
15.00
Smoked and sliced turkey breast, "bacon," LTO, garlic aioli on a toasted rye
Pulled Bbq Chicken Sandwich
15.00
Applewood smoked chicken served sandwich style!
Smoked Chicken Breast Sandwich
15.00
Seasoned and smoked chicken breast sliced and served on a toasted pretzel roll
Smoked Seitan Sandwich
14.00
Locally produced ground seitan, smoked to perfection and tossed with bbq sauce and caramelized onions
Kids
12 and Under. All Kids Meals come with French Fries, Corn, or Green Beans and a Kids Soda
Mini Hamburgers (3)
7.00
Chicken Tenders (3)
6.00
Chicken Wings (4)
6.00
Smoked, Buffalo, or BBQ
Hot Dog
6.00
Franks N' Beans
7.00
Sides
Coleslaw (Creamy Or Vinegar)
4.00
Roasted Green Beans
4.00
Loaded Smashed Potatoes
7.00
Baked Potato
4.00
Corn Bread
4.00
Seasonal Vegetables
4.00
Collard Greens
4.00
Sauteed Spinach
4.00
French Fries
4.00
Hand-cut or sweet potato
Smashed Potatoes
4.00
Corn On the Cob
4.00
Brisket Baked Beans
4.00
Beef "Bacon" (2 Slices)
4.00
Homemade Potato Salad
4.00
Zucchini & Squash
4.00
"Cheese" Sauce
2.00
Dessert
Warm Soft Chocolate Chip Cookie
5.00
Served a la mode
Seasonal Bread Pudding
5.00
Ask your server for today's selection
Homemade Chocolate Brownie
5.00
Served a la mode
Chocolate Mousse
8.00
With spicy caramel drizzle
Specialty Drinks
Milt's Martini
12.00
Served straight up with gin or vodka this is for the purest at heart. Shaken with dry vermouth, served with either an olive or lemon twist
Koval Old Fashioned
10.00
Featuring Koval Four Grain Bourbon and blood orange bitters, this classic cocktail is muddled with sugar and orange then served on the rocks
Gin Gimlet
10.00
A refreshing gin cocktail served with fresh muddled lime, a splash of lime juice and Hendricks gin on the rocks
Twisted Whiskey Sour
10.00
A twist on the traditional, featuring Koval's Single Barrel Bourbon and Angostura Bitters: this drink is the perfect balance between sweet and sour
North Avenue
12.00
Milt's version of the Long Island Iced Tea, featuring citrus vodka and Koval Orange Blossom Liqueur
The Dude
10.00
Picture this, Walder's Vanilla Vodka, Koval coffee liqueur and dark rum. This drink is dairy free and oh so delicious!
Classic Manhattan
10.00
This is truly a timeless cocktail! Featuring Koval Rye and sweet vermouth, slightly sweet and served straight up with a maraschino cherry
The Sidecar
10.00
This delicious cocktail features brandy, Cointreau and fresh lemon juice. We top it off with a sugar rim to complete this sweet and sour classic
The Perfect Storm
10.00
Featuring Koval Organic Ginger Liqueur and dark rum, this is a refreshing and bright drink
Square One Bloody Mary
10.00
The ultimate Bloody Mary features your choice of Square One Cucumber or Basil Vodka to balance out our spicy mix. Garnished with our homemade beef bacon skewer
Pomegranate Mojito
10.00
Using fresh mint and muddled limes, as well as sweet Pomegranate juice, this refreshing cocktail is a real Milt's specialty!
Beer
Bud Light (Draught)
4.00
Goose Island 312 (Draught)
5.00
Michelob Ultra
4.00
Brooklyn Lager
6.00
Redbridge
4.00
Smith and Forge Hard Cider
7.00
Hop Nosh
6.00
Amstel Light
6.00
Goose Island Matilda
7.00
Green Line (Draught)
5.00
Budweiser
4.00
Seasonal Bottles
6.00
Blue Moon
6.00
Sam Adams Boston Lager
6.00
New Belgium Fat Tire
6.00
Guinness
7.00
Heineken
6.00
Newcastle Brown Ale
6.00
Wine - Red
Weinstock Cellar Select Napa Cab Sau, California
60.00
Lanzur Pinot Noir 09, Chile
10.00
Barons Edmond & Ben De Rothchild 08, France
96.00
Ben Ami Merlot, Israel
10.00
Borgo Reale Montepulicano D'aburzzo, Italy
12.00
Bodegas Tobia Rioja Temp Garn, Spain
10.00
Weinstock Cellar Select Petite Sirah 2010, California
60.00
Lanzur Shiraz 09, Chile
8.00
Ben Ami Cabernet Sauvignon, Israel
9.00
Borgo Reale Chianti, Italy
15.00
Borgo Reale Sangiovese Di Puglia, Italy
12.00
Wine - White
Ben Ami Chardonnay, Israel
9.00
Hagafen Sauvignon Blanc, California
60.00
Lanzur Sauvignon Blanc, Chile
8.00
Hagafen Lake County White Reisling, California
60.00
Carmel Moscato, Israel
9.00
Weinstock Cellar Select Sonoma Chardonnay, California
60.00
Borgo Reale Pinot Grigio, Italy
13.00
Kedem Champagne
12.00
Scotch
Dewars
8.00
Chivas Regal 18Yr
15.00
Glenlivet 15Yr French Oak
14.00
Glenmorangie 10Yr
10.00
Balvenie 15Yr Single Barrel
14.00
Glenfiddich 12 Yr
12.00
Glenfiddich 21 Yr
20.00
Highland Park 12 Yr
12.00
Talisker 10Yr
15.00
Chivas Regal 12Yr
9.00
Glenlivet 12Yr
12.00
Glenlivet 18Yr
17.00
Laphroig 10Yr
10.00
Dalwhinnie 15Yr
12.00
Oban 14Yr
15.00
Glenfarclas 10Yr
10.00
Highland Park 18 Yr
26.00
Johnny Walker Blue
40.00
Package I
$20 per guest
Smoked Brisket (3 Oz)
Choice of Two Sides
Pulled Chicken (3 Oz)
Package Ii
$28 per guest
Half Bbq Chicken
Choice of Two Sides
Smoked Brisket (3 Oz)
Package Iii
$40 per guest
Half Bbq Chicken
Choice of Two Sides
Smoked Spare Ribs (Two)
Ala Carte Options
Coleslaw (Creamy Or Vinegar)
Roasted Green Beans
Cornbread
Baked Brisket Beans
Oven Roasted Potatoes
Grilled Corn On the Cob
Homemade Potato Salad with Beef Bacon
Starters
Smoked Wings
25.00
Crudite Platter
25.00
Buffalo Wings
25.00
Main Dishes
(Please note: Sauces not included) Pricing per pound unless otherwise specified
Bbq Chicken
7.00
Price per piece - quarters on the bone - cut into eighths upon request
1 Lb Smoked Brisket
24.00
Spare Ribs (Smoked)
Per slab
Brisket Chili
20.00
1 Lb Smoked Pulled Chicken
17.00
1Lb Smoked Seitan
17.00
Short Ribs (Braised)
Pending availability
Vegetarian Chili
15.00
Sauces
Three sizes: cup - $4.00 | pint - $6.00 | quart - $10.00
Kansas City Sauce
House Sauce
Carolina Sauce
Sandwich Platters
(served with barbeque aioli) Pricing per sandwich
Smoked Pulled Chicken
13.00
Smoked Brisket
16.00
Smoked Chicken Breast
13.00
Smoked Seitan
11.00
Side Dishes
Medium (Serves 3-5 guests), Large (Serves 6-8), Quart (Serves 4-6), 1/2 Gallon (10-12), Gallon (22-25)
Roasted Red Potatoes
8.00
Sautéed Squash / Zucchini
10.00
Brisket Baked Beans
20.00
Vinegar Cole Slaw
12.00
Corn Bread
2.50
Roasted Green Beans
8.00
Potato Salad
15.00
With beef "bacon"
Grilled Corn On the Cob
2.50
Creamy Cole Slaw
14.00
Salads
small serves 10-15, large serves 20-25
Mixed Vegetable Salad
30.00
Caesar Salad
30.00
Romaine Salad
30.00
With sun-dried tomatoes and house croutons
Quinoa Salad
9.00
Chef's selection
Desserts
Pricing per piece
Chocolate Chip Cookies
2.00
Brownies
1.50
Chocolate Chip Cookies
1.00
Miscellaneous
Large Sandwich Rolls
12.00
Utensils and Napkins
0.50
Serving Utensils
5.00
Flat fee - we will calculate how many sets required
Slider Rolls
12.00
Plates
0.50
Starters
Fried Okra
5.00
Chicken Tenders with Fries
10.00
Bbq Slider Sampler
12.00
Pulled Chicken Slider, Brisket Slider, Hamburger Slider
Chili Fries
12.00
Chicken Wings (8)
10.00
Smoked, buffalo, or BBQ
Beef Bacon (4)
6.00
Vegetarian Chili Nachos
9.00
Vegetarian Chili Fries
9.00
Soup/chili
Ask Your Server About Our Soup Specials
Smoked Chicken and Vegetable Soup
4.00
Vegetarian Chili
4.00
Spectacular vegetarian chili made without any fillers or fake-meat substitutions. Even meat-lovers will enjoy!
Smoked Brisket Chili
6.00
House-smoked brisket chili slowly cooked with our own special blend of spices
Salad
Add Chicken $6, Add Brisket $9
Grilled Romaine Salad
8.00
Freshly grilled romaine with sun-dried and cherry tomatoes and house croutons, tossed with a smoked-tomato vinaigrette
Buffalo Chicken Salad
12.00
Crispy romaine topped with fried chicken tenders, diced celery and carrot, house croutons, and drizzled with ranch dressing
Arugula, Apple and Radish Salad
8.00
Baby arugula lightly tossed with chopped gala apples, radish, and house croutons, tossed lightly in cider vinaigrette
House Specialties
All meats are freshly smoked each day until perfectly tender. All house specialties include 1 side and coleslaw. All BBQ Specialties Include 1 Side & Coleslaw
Braised Short Ribs
39.00
Grilled Bbq Salmon
Bbq Combo
46.00
1/2 BBQ Chicken & 1/2 Slab of Ribs (includes 2 sides and coleslaw)
Smoked Bbq Spare Ribs
32.00
Half Bbq Chicken
16.00
Off the Grill
All items below include a side of fries or choice of coleslaw
Romanian Char-Dog
7.00
Char-Burger
10.00
Milt Dog
12.00
Romanian Char-Dog brisket chili, "bacon", crispy onion, and pickled jalapenos
Milt Burger
15.00
Char-Burger with chopped brisket, chili, "bacon", crispy onion, and bbq aioli
Sandwiches
All Items Below Include A Side Of Fries Or Choice Of Coleslaw
Smoked Brisket Sandwich
16.00
Fried Chicken Sandwich
12.00
Chicken breast tenders. Grilled and non-breaded chicken available upon request. Buffalo or BBQ
Smoked Chicken Breast Sandwich
12.00
Smoked Seitan Sandwich
10.00
Pulled Bbq Chicken Sandwich
11.00
Blt Sandwich
9.00
House-Made Veggie Burger
9.00
Kids
12 and under
Mini Hamburgers (3)
7.00
Chicken Tenders (3)
6.00
Chicken Wings (4)
6.00
Smoked, Buffalo, or BBQ
Hot Dog
6.00
Franks N' Beans
7.00
Sides
Coleslaw (Creamy Or Vinegar)
2.00
Roasted Green Beans
4.00
Loaded Smashed Potatoes
7.00
Small Garden Salad
5.00
Corn Bread
3.00
Fried Okra
4.00
Homemade Potato Salad
4.00
French Fries
4.00
Hand-cut or sweet potato
Smashed Potatoes
4.00
Corn On the Cob
4.00
Brisket Baked Beans
5.00
Beef "Bacon" (2 Slices)
4.00
Seasonal Vegetables
4.00
Dessert
Warm Soft Chocolate Chip Cookie
5.00
Served a la mode
Season Fruit Cobbler
5.00
Ask your server for today's selection
Homemade Chocolate Brownie
5.00
Served a la mode
Chocolate Mousse
8.00
With spicy caramel drizzle
Milt's Shabbat Dinner Packages
All packages come with challah, one glass of wine or grape juice per person, and our signature barbecue sauces. Facility fee, labor, gratuity and tax are not included
Package 1
$38 per person
Choice of Soup / Salad
Choice of Two Sides
Smoked Chicken Platter (1/4 Chicken Per Person)
Choice of Dessert
Package 2
$55 per person
Choice of Soup / Salad
Brisket Platter
Choice of Dessert
Smoked Chicken Platter (1/4 Chicken Per Person)
Choice of Two Sides
Package 3
$70 per person
Choice of Soup / Salad
Spare Ribs Platter
Choice of Dessert
Smoked Chicken Platter (1/4 Chicken Per Person)
Choice of Two Sides
Choose Your Menu
Selected Package - Package #1 ($38 / per person); Package #2 ($55 /per person); Package #3 ($70 / per person)
Select Soup Or Salad
Soup
Salad
Side #1
select one
Herbed Roasted Potato Wedges
Roasted Green Beans
Grilled Corn On the Cob
Coleslaw (Creamy)
Potato Salad with Beef Bacon
Add $2 / per person
Herbed Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges
Roasted Root Vegetables
Cornbread
Coleslaw (Vinegar)
Baked Brisket Beans
Add $2 / per person
Side #2
select one
Herbed Roasted Potato Wedges
Roasted Green Beans
Grilled Corn On the Cob
Coleslaw (Creamy)
Potato Salad with Beef Bacon
Add $2 / per person
Herbed Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges
Roasted Root Vegetables
Cornbread
Coleslaw (Vinegar)
Baked Brisket Beans
Add $2 / per person
Dessert
select one
Milt's Chocolate Chip Cookies
Seasonal Bread Pudding
Add $3 / per person
Brownies
Chocolate Mousse
Add $4
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Milt's Barbecue for the Perplexed
3411 N Broadway St (at W Roscoe St)
Chicago, IL 60657
United States
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Milt’s mission is to nourish both the body and the mind, and to support community and conversation.
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Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
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    • 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
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    • 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
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(773) 661-6384
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