The cuisine of Chef Suzy Crofton, long one of Chicago’s culinary stars, is hailed for its imagination. Her unique cuisine blends classic culinary traditions with an honest sense of her culinary style. Her menus are punctuated by the freshness and wholesome flavors that seasonality brings to cooking. Dishes are prepared with a clear sense of basic flavor, with all components in a dish brought together to intensify the singular taste she seeks to present. In all, its excitement and studied preparation make Crofton’s cuisine stand out within the culinary community.
Crofton on Wells offers a chef’s tasting menu to suit your unique private dining needs. Whatever the style of your event, it will be our pleasure to create a one-of-a-kind menu matched with superb wines to pair with each course of Chef Crofton’s creations. We will be happy to assist in all elements of planning your event. Please do not hesitate to contact Kristen Plotts at 312.755.1790 with any questions or to set up an appointment to view the private dining rooms. Thank you again for your interest in Crofton on Wells.
hors d’ouevres (tray passed) |
smoked salmon on potato crisp with chive crème fraiche |
3.00 each |
smoked salmon on potato crisp with american sturgeon caviar |
5.00 each |
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barbecued shrimp with signature smoked apple chutney |
4.00 each |
prosciutto di parma on sage pesto crouton with fig syrup |
3.50 each |
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ahi tuna tartare on wonton crisp |
4.00 each |
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salmon tartare with pickled ginger on chive brioche |
3.00 each |
peppered angus beef tenderloin on brioche with tarragon mayo |
4.00 each |
smoked diver scallop ceviche with lime, red onion and avocado |
4.50 each |
vegetable preparation du jour (may be prepared vegan on request |
3.00 each |
signature crabcake with creole mustard sauce |
4.00 each |
grilled shrimp on warm-brillat-savarin crisp |
4.00 each |
tuscan ham and asiago cheese gougere |
3.00 each |
wild mushroom crostini |
3.50 each |
fresh chevre tartlettes |
3.00 each |
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soups |
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seasonally inspired, hot or cold |
10.00/serving |
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starters |
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smoked salmon tartare, sauce gribiche, american sturgeon caviar |
14.00/serving |
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charred ahi tuna with seaweed salad and wasabi oil |
16.00/serving |
wild mushrooms, bacon, black peppercorn and brioche |
14.00/serving |
carnaroli rice with seasonal garnish |
14.00/serving |
signature crabcake of jumbo lump crabmeat |
17.75/serving |
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salads |
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roasted forelle pears with baby greens, point reyes blue cheese, black peppercorn vinaigrette (seasonal availability) |
12.00/serving |
mixed greens with apples, shaved red onion, roasted shallot vinaigrette |
12.9/serving |
baby red and gold beets with mixed greens, goat blue cheese and wild leek vinaigrette (seasonal availability) |
10.75/serving |
bibb lettuce and baby romaine with asiago cheese, lemon, caper and caramelized garlic vinaigrette |
10.00/serving |
baby red and green romaine with traditional caesar dressing |
10.00/serving |
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fish course (the price reflects a tasting portion)
served with seasonal garnish |
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grilled wild salmon |
18.00/serving |
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ono (in season) |
18.00/serving |
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grilled pacific northwest sturgeon (in season) |
MARKET |
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pan-roasted diver scallops |
18.00/serving |
mahi |
18.00/serving |
1 ¼ pound maine lobster |
MARKET |
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fowl/meat/game course (the price reflects a tasting portion)
served with seasonal garnish |
roast guinea hen |
18.00/serving |
herb-roasted amish chicken |
14.00/serving |
grilled australian lamb loin |
MARKET |
grilled black angus beef tenderloin |
18.00/serving |
bbq pork tenderloin |
16.00/serving |
grilled new zealand venison loin |
18.00/serving |
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vegetarian and vegan selections |
13.00/serving |
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desserts |
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granny smith apple tart with vanilla bean ice cream and caramel sauce |
11.00/serving |
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lemon tart with blackberry sorbet |
11.00/serving |
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seasonal fruit assortment |
11.00/serving |
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housemade sorbet with cookie |
9.75/serving |
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housemade ice cream with cookie |
9.75/serving |
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trio of pastries |
14.00/serving |
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chocolate truffles |
4.00/each |
additional seasonal desserts available |
11.00/serving |
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cheese assortment
chef's selection of cheeses
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12.00/serving |
prices subject to change without notice |
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