The Franklin Room Menu (Update 2025)
The Franklin Room in Chicago offers a sophisticated dining experience with a focus on American cuisine and classic flavors with a modern twist. This whiskey bar provides a swanky ambiance, creative cocktails, and a diverse menu with highlights like the Wild Mushroom Tartine, Truffled Ricotta Tortellini, and Ribeye steak. Customers rave about the attentive service, unique drinks like the Aviation, and delicious dishes such as the Salmon Croquette and Spicy Bourbon Mussels. With a strong emphasis on quality and presentation, The Franklin Room stands out for its exceptional food, top-notch service, and chic atmosphere, making it a must-visit spot in the River North area.
Cocktails, Beer & Wine
The Franklin Room Old Fashioned
Angel's Envy rye, Angostura, Peychaud's, orange saffron, cherry bark vanilla, Demerara
Fall Wanderer
Vodka, Cucumber, Ginger, Citrus, Herbs
Night Scene
Vodka, sparkling, lillet blaanc, italicus bergamot, kina l'aero d'or apertif, orange bitters
Aviation
Smoked gin, Luxardo Maraschino, creme de violette, citrus
Long Train To Fresno
Tequila, cucumber, aloe, Fresno chili, citrus
Healthy Habit
Mezcal, Scotch, Basil Infused Balsamic Egg White Foam, Strawberry Syrup, Citrus
Mezcal Old Fashioned
Mezcal, Oaxacan Sugar Cane, Pineappl;e Liqueur, Demerara, Angostura + Peychaud's Bitters
Barrel-Aged Manhattan
Bourbon, Cocchi Barolo Chinato, bitter blend
Whiskey Boy
Bourbon, Brovo Amaro Kim, sherry, bitter blend
Aval Dry Cidre
Dry Cider / France / %
Oskar Blues Mama's Pils
Session pilsner / CO / .%
Hopewell Ride Or Die
APA / IL / .%
Yoho Wednesday Cat
Belgian white ale / Japan / %
Athletic Run Wild NA
Non-Alcoholic IPA-Style / CT
Bianca Vigna Prosecco Brut
Veneto, Italy. Fresh, bright green apple and pear with lovely minerality
Champagne Frerejean Freres Brut Premier Cru
Champagne, France. Silky, elegant, complex; lemon zest, brioche, honey
Le Colture Prosecco Rose Millesimato Sparkling
Veneto, France. Crisp, dry with raspberries and orange zest essence
Lapostolle Le Rose Grenache Blend
Colchagua Valley, Chile. Refreshing tart cherry, pomegranate, and honeysuckle
Regis Joaun Sancerre Sauvignon Blan'
Sancerre, France. Juicy, citrus-driven, and full of vivacious acidity
Mastroberardino Greco Di Tufo Bianco
Campania, Italy. Grapefruit, lime, and white pepper, green and fresh
Schloss Englar Blanc De Castel Riesling Cuvee
Alto Adige, Italy. Rich, mouth-filling flavors of juicy peach, apricots, elderflower, and rose petals
Landmark Vineyards Overlook Chardonnay
Sonoma, California. Plush stone fruit and fresh-mown hay, bright and lush
Domaine Papagiannakos Attiki Assyrtiko
Central Greece. Luminous citrus, nectarine and passion fruit; aromatic and lean
Granbazan Etiqueta Verde Albarino
Galicia, Spain. Energetic, with lime zest and peach; hint of ocean salinity
Banfi La Pettegola Vermentino
Tuscany, Italy. Floral, honeyed aromas, zippy, fresh quince and apple flavors
Daniel-Etienne Defaix Chablis Virilles Vignes
Citrus oil with crisp orchard fruit, satiny, with bright acid and minerality
Chamisal Vineyards Pinot Noir
San Luis Obispo County, California. Bold, rich, deep red fruits, warm earthy notes, baking spice
G.D. Vajra Nebbiolo Langhe
Piedmont, Italy. Cassis, wild berry, crushed rose, lavender. Precise and linear
Andeluna Malbec
Mendoza, Argentina. Dark cherry and blackberry with vanilla oak and spicy chocolate
Scattered Peaks Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California. Cassis and ripe plum, with licorice spice notes; classic claret-style cabernet
Jean Royer Chateaneuf Du Pape
Rhone Vally, France. Seamless cherry and red berry flavors; elegant, exuberant, frisky acidity
Franco Molino Cascina Rocca Barolo
Peidmont, Italy. Tart raspberries, smoky pepper, dried herbs, fresh and bright
San Salvatore Jungano Paestum Aglianico
Campania, Italy. Ripe plum, dark berries, sweet spice, and black pepper; full and fruity
Cain Cuvee NV Meritage Cabernet Blend
Napa Valley, California. Raspberries, dark cherry, forest, and earth; full-bodied, long finish
Oysters {/ Dozen)
Yuzu mignonette, spicy Nam Jim, lemon wedge
Truffled Tuna Crudo
Sunomono, truffle ponzu, rice puff, cheese tuiles, serrano
Wagyu Steak Tartare
Yuzu mustard, capers, pickled Hon shimeji, shallot, cornichon, smoked gouda, radish, toasted sourdough
Lamb Chops
Chimichurri, parsley, coconut milk
Wild Mushroom Tartine
Portobello, oyster, shitake, button mushrooms, gruyere, ricotta honey, parsley, pickled pearl onion
Spicy Bourbon Mussels
Miso, cherry tomato, roasted garlic puree, herbs oil, parmesan, micro cilantro, toasted baguette
Whipped Formaggio
Ricotta, goat cheese, green peas, serrano, sweet corn, pistachio confit, sunflower shoots, mixed herbs, toasted baguette
Pasta Al Pesce
Spaghetti, garlic cream, anchovy, sun-dried and cherry tomato, shrimp, scallop, mussels, parsley, parmesan
Truffled Ricotta Tortellini
Black truffle tuiles, morels, porcini, crispy sage, creme fraiche, onion
Chicken Roulade
Fire grilled maitake, fingerling potato, pickled mustard seeds, charred pearl onion, lemon, caper, soy butter, chervil
Miso Salmon
Pickled cauliflower, salmon croquette, zucchini, miso beurre Blanc, ikura, red vein sorrel
Chilean Seabass
sweet miso, morel mushroom, asparagus, edamame, creme fraiche, crouton, pistachio
Bristol Bay Scallops
Pearl couscous, pea and basil cream, asparagus, shallot, bacon pangrattato, pea tendril, parmesan
Marinated Butchers Steak
Chimichurri, fried plantain, bearnaise
Prime Bone-In Ribeye ( Oz)
charred knob onion, scallion soy, roasted whole garlic, bearnaise
Kale & Roots Salad
Dino kale, pickled red onion, watermelon radish, carrot, jalapeno, feta cheese, toasted sesame, sweet sesame dressing
Baby Gem Salad
Breakfast radish, avocado, chives, chervil, sourdough crouton, parmesan, mint yogurt dressing
Charred Broccolini
Labneh, ponzu, jalapeno, crispy shallots, peanuts, cilantro
Crispy Fingerling Potato
Charred pearl onion, cornichon, black truffle aioli, crispy herbs
Roasted Butternut Squash
Fried artichoke, toasted pepitas, pickled onion, sesame olive oil, crispy sage, caramelized onion cream
Taro Fries
Roasted garlic aioli
Chocolate Crunch
Feuilletine, dark chocolate mousse, mascarpone, meringue, praline hazelnut, choco crumble
Mango Cheese Cake
Mango-passion fruit sorbet, toasted coconut flake, cheese cream
Seasonal Ice Cream
Raspberry-mango sorbet | strawberry lychee red wine sorbet | dark chocolate gelato | salted caramel gelato
Quinta De La Rosa Year Old Tawny Port
Douro, Portugal. Rich apricot and fig. Complex aromas of almond and baking spices
Park Pineau Des Charentes
Cognac, France. Livley, fresh and vigorous, with mango, apricot, fresh fig
Dinner
Whiskey & Fine Spirits
Small Batch Bourbons
Four Roses Small Batch, Jefferson's Very Small Batch, Willett Pot Still
Bourbon Dynasty
Elijah Craig Small Batch, Russell's Reserve yr, Old Forester
American Malts
Westland, WA, Westward, OR, Balcones, TX
American Grains
Journeyman Buggy Whip Wheat, High West Double Rye, George Dickel No.
Rye Resurgence
Masterson's yr, Whistle Pig yr, Hochstadter's Vatted
Johnnie Walker Deconstruction
Cardhu yr, Mortlach yr, Caol Ila yr
Rare Breeds
Glenfarclas yr, Balvenie yr, Longrow yr
Smoke Outside Of Islay
Highland Park yr, Ledaig yr, Longrow