Emerald Loop Bar & Grill Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Emerald Loop Bar & Grill, a vibrant sports bar located in the heart of Chicago. This lively spot combines the relaxed atmosphere of an Irish pub with an exciting twist on classic bar fare. Their menu boasts an array of snacks perfect for sharing, including house-made guacamole with crispy tortilla chips and spicy corned beef sliders. Not to miss are the tempting Loop chicken wings, offered in various sauces from Sriracha BBQ to Korean sweet chili.

For a heartier option, dive into delicious burgers like the Big Hickory Burger, topped with thick-cut bacon and smoked brisket. Each dish is designed to elevate your dining experience with a casual flair. Emerald Loop caters to all, making it a fantastic late-night destination to unwind with friends, enjoy creative cocktails, or catch the latest game in a cozy setting.

Snacks & Sharing

Giant Soft German Pretzel

Beer Cheese, grain mustard, German mustard

$16.00

Wisconsin Cheese Curds

Wisconsin cheddar, marinara, herb ranch

$13.00

CHARCUTURIE

Genoa salami, andouille sausage, mortadella, hot capicola, bleu cheese, Irish cheddar. Spicy olive salad, onion jam, grain mustard, grape tomatoes, crackers

$18.00

Fried Pickles

Breaded fried pickle chips, chili lime sauce

$13.00

Pub Nachos

Chicken or smoked brisket; beans, cheese sauce, melted mozzarella and provolone cheese, salsa, pickled jalapeos, sour cream, queso fresco. Ideal for sharing. GUACAMOLE +2

$18.00

Parmesan Truffle Fries

Truffle Oil, rosemary, sea saltDIPPING: Curry sauce, malt vinegar aioli and sriracha ketchup

$14.00

House-Made Guacamole

Tortilla Chips, Salsa

$14.00

Irish Sausage Roll

Winston Irish sausage, puff pastry, slicedDIPPING: Spicy mustard, Onion jam and curry ranch

$15.00

Loop Chicken Wings (8 count)

BONE-IN OR BONELESS: Sriracha BBQ, Spicy Curry, Mango habanero, Korean sweet chili, Buffalo, Garlic parmesan or Guinness BBQ. RANCH OR BLEU CHEESE DRESSING

$17.00

Loop Chicken Wings (15 count)

BONE-IN OR BONELESS: Sriracha BBQ, Spicy Curry, Mango habanero, Korean sweet chili, Buffalo, Garlic parmesan or Guinness BBQ. RANCH OR BLEU CHEESE DRESSING

$26.00

Charred Brussel Sprouts

Queso Fresco, herbs, almonds, olive oil, sweet chili

$12.00

Baked Naan Flatbreads

2 optionsMozzarella, sausage, basil and tomatoTruffle, wild mushroom, goat cheese, herbed oil

$14.00

Fresh Vegetable Crudites And Hummus

Carrots, cucumber, celery, bell peppers, bleu cheese dressing, pita bread

$15.00

Quesadillas

Chicken, chorizo or steak: lettuce, tomato, jalapenos, salsa, sour cream.

$14.00

Fried Chicken Sliders (3)

Pickles, curry ranch sauce

$14.00

Pretzel Bread Sticks (3)

Stone ground mustard, beer cheese

$13.00

Irish Curry Chips

Topped with McDonnells curry sauce, melted Irish cheddar

$11.00

SHISHITO PEPPERS

Pan roasted, olive oil, sea salt, lemon garlic dipping sauce

$12.00

Pork Schnitzel Platter

Potato salad, sauerkraut, pretzel stick mustard

$18.00

Spicy Corned Beef Sliders (3)

House brined, Swiss cheese, sauteed onions, Colmans HOT mustard

$14.00

Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Creamy & Cheesy! Tortilla Chips, pita bread

$15.00

Roasted Tomato Bisque Soup

$6.00

French Onion Soup BOWL

$9.00

Irish Caesar

Grilled blackened salmon, romaine lettuce, shaved Irish cheddar, grilled tomatoes, Caesar dressing, Irish brown bread, side of cream cheese

$22.00

Irish Wedge Salad

Iceberg wedge, Cashel Bleu Cheese dressing, shallots, tomatoes, Irish bacon pieces.

$16.00

Pear Goat Cheese Salad

Grilled chicken, mixed greens, fresh raspberries, curried walnuts, raspberry poppy seed dressing

$20.00

Carne Asade Steak Salad

Mixed greens, avocado, tomato, corn, beans, cilantro, onion, queso fresco, tortilla strips, flour tortilla, chipotle ranch or cilantro lime vinaigrette

$20.00

Emerald Chopped

Grilled chicken or smoked brisket, chopped greens, carrots, tomato, red onion, bacon, bleu cheese, avocado, egg, white beans, shaved radishes, roasted corn, poblano pepper

$18.00

House Salad

Mixed greens, cabbage, craisins

$11.00

Shawarma Salad Bowl

Field greens, heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, red cabbage, roasted pine nuts, lemon tahini dressing, falafel and hummus.

$17.00

Grilled Vegetable Salad

eggplant, peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, Brussel sprouts, grilled tomato tossed with feta cheese, almonds, balsamic vinaigrette and spring lettuce mix

$16.00

Black Bean Chicken Chili

$5.00

Curried Clam and Potato Chowder CUP

$8.00

Curried Clam and Potato Chowder BOWL

$10.00

Salads & Soup

Burgers

Emerald Burger

Cooked to order + trimmings, onion jam

$17.00

Black & Bleu Burger

Blackened spices, crumble bleu cheese + trimmings

$18.00

Chirish Burger

Irish cheddar, Irish bacon rasher, American bacon, onion jam + trimmings

$19.50

Big Hickory Burger

Thick-cut bacon, smoked brisket, crispy onion straws, cheddar cheese, Guinness BBQ sauce + trimmings

$20.00

Kickin' Southwest Burger

Ghost pepper cheese, poblano red onion jam, fried jalapenos, guacamole, chipotle ranch + trimmings

$19.50

Loop Classic On Wheat

American cheese, charred onions, pickle chips, mustard and ketchup, wheat bun

$15.75

Turkey Club

Oven roasted turkey, bacon, mixed greens, tomato, smashed avocado, cranberry aioli, country wheat toast

$18.00

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Grilled chicken, bacon, smashed avocado, tomatoes, mixed greens, garlic mayo, Swiss cheese, whole wheat bun

$19.00

Brisket Grilled Cheese

Gouda, cheddar, Irish cheddar, house smoked brisket, Texas toast. Tomato bisque for dipping

$18.00

Corned Beef Sandwich

Thick cut, half pound, Guinness and cider brined, Swiss cheese, dark rye bread toasted

$19.00

Nashville Fried Chicken Sandwich

2 fried chicken breasts, red onion, house made pickles, hot sauce, ghost pepper cheese, mixed greens, ranch, brioche. Spicy!

$18.00

Pork Schnitzel Sandwich

Sauerkraut, grilled onions, onion roll, side of yellow mustard. Choose a side!

$17.00

Blackened Whitefish

Blackened mahi mahi, Old bay tartar sauce, vinegar slaw, lettuce, tomato, pickle, brioche bun

$18.00

Sandwiches

Wraps

Sweet Chili Sriracha Wrap

Crispy chicken strips, cilantro lime cabbage, pickled cucumber, sweet chili Sriracha sauce

$16.00

Chicken & Bacon Wrap

Avocado, tomato, romaine, balsamic vinaigrette

$16.00

Buffalo Chicken Finger Wrap

Lettuce, tomato, herb ranch

$16.00

Greek Grilled Chicken Wrap

Cucumber, roasted red pepper, mixed greens, tzatziki sauce, feta cheese

$14.00

Turkey Pear Wrap

Oven roasted turkey, swiss cheese, pear, tomatoes, dried cranberries, baby arugula

$16.00

Carne Asade Steak Wrap

Mixed greens, avocado, tomato, corn, pinto beans, cilantro, onion, tortilla strips, queso fresco, chipotle ranch

$19.00

Grilled Vegetable Wrap

eggplant, peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, Brussel Sprouts, grilled tomato tossed with feta cheese, almonds, balsamic vinaigrette and spring lettuce mix

$16.00

Chicken Caesar Wrap

Grilled chicken, Caesar dressing, lettuce, croutons. parmesan cheese

$16.00

Classic Mac

Cavatappi noodles, 5-cheese: sharp cheddar, Merkts cheddar, Velveeta, mozzarella, parmesan and butter crumb crust

$18.00

Mac Piggy Mac & Cheese

Smoked andouille, pulled pork, brisket, butter crumb crust, crispy onions

$24.00

Buffalo Bird Mac & Cheese

Crispy fried chicken, buffalo sauce, blue cheese crumbles, butter crumb crust, ranch drizzle, celery and carrots

$24.00

Elote Mac & Cheese

Roasted corn & poblano duo, cotija cheese, lime, butter crumb crust, tajin sprinkle

$23.00

Mac & Cheese

Mains

Fish & Chips

Hand dipped beer battered cod, French fries, coleslaw, grilled lemon, malt vinegar, Old Bay tartar sauce

$26.00

Shepherd's Pie

Ground beef, vegetable stew, mashed potatoes

$23.00

Bangers and Mash

Irish sausages, mashed potatoes, Irish baked beans

$21.00

All Day Irish Breakfast

Irish bacon, black and white pudding, sausage, beans, eggs, grilled tomato, Irish brown bread

$22.00

Blackened Atlantic Salmon

Sauted, sustainably fished, sauted broccoli, watermelon, tomato, red onion, mashed potatoes

$28.00

Fire Grilled Chicken Curry Bowl

Grilled curried chicken, cilantro lime riced cauliflower, sauteed curried vegetables, avocado, naan bread

$24.00

AHI TUNA BOWL

Ahi tuna, cilantro lime cauliflower rice, cucumber, avocado, edamame, green onion, shredded carrots, shredded greens, tortilla strips, chipotle ranch and ponzu sauce drizzle

$22.00

Paulina Market Beer Brat

Grilled traditional German beer brat, grilled onions, yellow mustard, sauerkraut, brat bun, kettle chips

$14.00

Currywurst

Paulina Beer Brat pieces in ketchup, curry and worstechire sauce served with French fries andpretzel stick

$14.00

Kids Mini Burger

2 burgers with side

$8.95

Kids Chicken Fingers

$8.95

Kids Cheese Flatbread

$8.95

Kids Grilled Cheese

$8.95

Kids Mac & Cheese

$8.95

Kids Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce

$8.95

Kids Spaghetti with Butter

$8.95

Kids Menu

Dessert

Churros (2)

Chocolate or raspberry dipping sauces.

$6.00

BREAD PUDDING

Apple walnut bread pudding, topped with vanilla ice cream and Baileys caramel sauce

$9.00

Can of Soda

12oz.

$2.25

Beverages

Sides

Side Coleslaw

$4.00

Side French Fries

$4.00

Side Fresh Fruit

$4.00

Side Parmesan Truffle Fries

$4.00

Side Waffle Friess

$4.00

Side Kettle Chips

$4.00

Side Grilled Asparagus

$4.00

Side Steamed Broccoli

$4.00

Side Elote Corn

$4.00

Side Sauted Mushrooms

$4.00

Side Mac & Cheese

$4.00

Side Irish Bread

$4.00

Side Beer Cheese Sauce

$2.00

Side Curry Sauce

$2.00