Classic American Food with Modern Twists
Our food menu offers American classics, but with modern and unexpected twists. We do a lot of scratch cooking, and aim to offer our guests fresh and flavorful options for work lunches, happy hours, and group dinners of all sizes. Come visit one of the most fun places to eat on Michigan Avenue!
Starters
SOUP OF THE DAY – ask about today’s selection 6/8
CHEESE CURDS – cornmeal beer battered, smoked tomato coulis 12 V
CRISPY CALAMARI – horseradish cocktail sauce 13
BANG BANG SHRIMP – fried shrimp, scallions, sriracha, toasted sesame 15
BAKED SPINACH DIP – artichokes, three cheese cream sauce, grilled herb pita 12 V
CHICKEN WINGS – choice of buffalo or gochujang, carrots, celery, ranch 13
BUFFALO ROLLS – pulled chicken, gorgonzola, buffalo sauce, bleu cheese dressing, crispy wonton 13
MARGHERITA FLATBREAD – sun-dried tomato pesto, fresh mozzarella, marinated grape tomatoes, basil pesto, balsamic glaze 14 V add grilled chicken +3
KUNG PAO CAULIFLOWER – roasted cauliflower, sweet peppers, scallions, garlic, ginger, arbol chiles, fried peanuts, chili oil, sweet and spicy tamari 14 GF/VG
add chicken +4
add shrimp +5
CHICKEN NACHOS – adobo braised chicken, jalapeño, pico de gallo, black bean corn salsa, lettuce, pepper jack cheese sauce, guacamole, lime sour cream, corn tortilla chips 14
ROASTED RED PEPPER HUMMUS – carrot, celery, cucumber, garlic oil, paprika, herb pita 11 VG
V: vegetarian
VG: vegan
GF: gluten free
Salads
Entrée Salads
SWEETWATER CHOPPED – grilled chicken, romaine, iceberg, applewood-smoked bacon, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, bleu cheese crumbles, avocado, sweet herb vinaigrette 15 GF
COBB – grilled chicken, romaine, egg, bleu cheese, applewood-smoked bacon, tomatoes, ranch dressing 15 GF
HERB MARINATED SALMON – grilled salmon, baby spinach, hard boiled egg, red onion, avocado, marinated grape tomatoes, cucumber, citrus vinaigrette 17 GF
STEAK CHOPPED – grilled new york strip steak, romaine, iceberg, baby mixed greens, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, applewood-smoked bacon, roasted red pepper, bleu cheese crumbles, avocado, red wine vinaigrette 16 GF
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN – adobo braised chicken, romaine, avocado, tomatoes, pepper jack cheese, black bean corn relish, tortilla strips, southwest chipotle dressing 15
AHI TUNA CHOPPED – Rare Togarashi spiced seared tuna, Napa cabbage, romaine, bok choy, bell peppers, black sesame seeds, daikon radish, green onions, mandarin oranges, almonds, cucumbers, crispy wonton strips, sesame ginger vinaigrette 18
GF: can be prepared gluten free. Please let your server know if you have a gluten allergy.
Burgers
All burgers come with french fries, tater tots, or side salad*
SWEETWATER – 8 oz. fresh short rib brisket blend, baby swiss, applewood-smoked bacon, avocado, brioche bun 15
TURKEY BURGER – brie cheese, truffle dijonese, arugula, brioche bun 14
BACON CHEDDAR – 8 oz. fresh short rib brisket blend, aged cheddar, red leaf lettuce, red onion, beefsteak tomato, brioche bun 16
MUSHROOM SWISS – 8 oz. fresh short rib brisket blend, roasted wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, swiss cheese, garlic aioli, brioche bun 15
PATTY MELT – 8 oz. fresh short rib brisket blend, swiss cheese, Russian dressing, caramelized onion, bacon, marble rye 15
SUNNY SIDE UP – 8 oz. fresh short rib brisket blend, aged cheddar, mozzarella, caramelized onions, fried egg, applewood-smoked bacon, steak sauce, brioche bun 16
SCORPION – 8 oz. fresh short rib brisket blend, habanero pepper jack cheese, jalapeños, five pepper jam, arugula, vine-ripened tomato, scorpion pepper aioli, brioche bun 15
IMPOSSIBLE™ –
The Impossible Burger is a delicious, juicy burger for meat lovers that’s made from plants.
roasted tomato balsamic jam, mozzarella cheese, mixed greens, brioche bun 15
*+1 to substitute: garlic mashed potatoes
*+2 to substitute: soup of the day or choice of sautéed vegetable
*+2 to substitute: impossible burger patty on any burger
Handhelds
All handhelds come with french fries, tater tots, or side salad*
PHILLY STEAK – shaved ribeye, bell peppers, yellow onions, white american cheese, hoagie roll 15
TURKEY PRESS – oven roasted turkey, avocado, pepper jack cheese, applewood-smoked bacon, artisan lettuce, balsamic garlic aioli, sourdough bread 14
FISH TACOS – cornmeal beer battered mahi-mahi, chipotle coleslaw, pico de gallo, cilantro lime cream, micro cilantro, white corn tortillas, chips and salsa 16
CAROLINA FRIED CHICKEN – buttermilk breaded, housemade spicy bread and butter pickles, mustard bbq sauce, iceberg, brioche bun 15
AHI TUNA TACOS – poke style ahi tuna, napa cabbage, bok choy, pickled fresno chili, avocado, sesame ginger vinaigrette, flour tortilla, chips and salsa 18
NEW YORK STRIP STEAK – herb marinated steak, bleu cheese herb butter, roasted mushrooms, caramelized onions, hoagie roll 18
GRILLED CHICKEN – grilled chicken breast, mozzarella cheese, maple pepper bacon, red leaf lettuce, vine-ripened tomatoes, red onion, pesto aioli, brioche bun 15
*+1 to substitute: garlic mashed potatoes
*+2 to substitute: soup of the day or choice of sautéed vegetable
Wraps
All handhelds come with french fries, tater tots, or side salad*
SOUTHWEST CHICKEN – adobo braised chicken, romaine, black bean corn salsa, avocado, tomatoes, pepper jack cheese, tortilla strips, southwest chipotle dressing, tortilla 14
BUFFALO CHICKEN – grilled chicken, gorgonzola, buffalo sauce, romaine, tomatoes, bleu cheese dressing, tortilla 14
SANTA FE STEAK – adobo grilled flank steak, avocado, romaine, tomatoes, black bean corn salsa, pepper jack cheese, tortilla strips, southwest chipotle dressing, tortilla 14
NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN – buttermilk breaded crispy chicken, hot cayenne pepper mop, romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, ranch dressing, tortilla 15
*+1 to substitute: garlic mashed potatoes
*+2 to substitute: soup of the day or choice of sautéed vegetable
Entrées
NEW YORK STRIP – grilled 8 oz. new york strip, broccolini, marinated grape tomato, fingerling potatoes, chimichurri 24 GF
SHRIMP ANDOUILLE PASTA – chicken, jumbo shrimp, andouille sausage, bell peppers, red onion, scallions, sriracha cream, linguine pasta 18
ATLANTIC SALMON – 6 oz. seared salmon, sautéed broccolini, horseradish potato purée, lemon chive butter 22 GF
PEPPERCORN CRUSTED TUNA – seared rare ahi tuna, cannellini bean puree, artichokes, roasted tomato, kalamata olive, capers, basil oil 22 GF
HALIBUT – couscous, marinated grape tomato, roasted corn, zucchini, yellow squash, roasted red pepper saffron sauce 24
HERB ROASTED CHICKEN – herb marinated half chicken, brussels sprouts, yellow squash, zucchini, marinated grape tomatoes, roasted fingerling potatoes, red wine jus 18 GF
CAULIFLOWER STEAK – roasted cauliflower steak, broccolini, marinated grape tomato, fingerling potatoes, romesco, chimichurri 18 GF/VG
Sides
À la carte +5
FRENCH FRIES
TATER TOTS
SIDE SALAD
SOUP OF THE DAY
GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
SAUTÉED BROCCOLINI
MARKET VEGETABLES
GF: gluten free
VG: vegan
Dessert
PEANUT BUTTER SNICKER PIE – peanut butter mousse, snickers pieces, chocolate and caramel sauce 8 V
MIXED BERRY COBBLER – mixed berry jam, brown butter thyme streusel, vanilla ice cream, mint 8 V
BAKED CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE – vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce 8 V
Gluten Free
GLUTEN FREE STARTERS
KUNG PAO CAULIFLOWER – roasted cauliflower, sweet peppers, scallions, garlic, ginger, arbol chiles, fried peanuts, chili oil, sweet and spicy tamari 14 GF/VG
add chicken +4
add shrimp +5
GLUTEN FREE SALADS
SWEETWATER CHOPPED – grilled chicken, romaine, iceberg, applewood-smoked bacon, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, bleu cheese crumbles, avocado, sweet herb vinaigrette 15
COBB – grilled chicken, romaine, egg, bleu cheese, applewood-smoked bacon, tomatoes, ranch dressing 15
HERB MARINATED SALMON – grilled salmon, baby spinach, hard boiled egg, red onion, avocado, marinated grape tomatoes, cucumber, citrus vinaigrette 17
STEAK CHOPPED – grilled new york strip steak, romaine, iceberg, baby mixed greens, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, applewood-smoked bacon, roasted red pepper, bleu cheese crumbles, avocado, red wine vinaigrette 16
GLUTEN FREE ENTRÉES
NEW YORK STRIP – grilled 8 oz. new york strip, broccolini, marinated grape tomato, fingerling potatoes, chimichurri 24
ATLANTIC SALMON – 6 oz. seared salmon, sautéed broccolini, horseradish potato purée, lemon chive butter 22
PEPPERCORN CRUSTED TUNA – seared rare ahi tuna, cannellini bean puree, artichokes, roasted tomato, kalamata olive, capers, basil oil 22
HERB ROASTED CHICKEN – herb marinated half chicken, maple brussels sprouts, roasted fingerling potatoes, red wine jus 18
CAULIFLOWER STEAK – roasted cauliflower steak, broccolini, marinated grape tomato, fingerling potatoes, romesco, chimichurri 18
GLUTEN FREE BRUNCH ITEMS
SHORT RIB HASH – braised short rib, red and green bell peppers, onions, potatoes, salsa verde, sunny side up eggs 15
EGG WHITE FRITTATA – baked egg whites, goat cheese, asparagus, tomato, onion, basil fennel herb salad 13
GRANOLA PARFAIT – strawberry, blueberry, blackberry, housemade granola, honey 10
*Cannot guarantee complete absence of gluten, soy, dairy, or other allergens as our storage, cooking and cutting equipment and plate ware is shared.
Sweetwater’s gluten free menu aims to provide healthy and satisfying options for all diners.
Brunch
Served Saturday and Sunday, from open until 3pm
CINNAMON ROLL – warm jumbo cinnamon roll, vanilla icing 9 V
BEIGNETS – café du monde’s famous recipe for french doughnuts 9 V
BREAKFAST SANDWICH – sausage patty, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, green onion and aged cheddar biscuit, breakfast potatoes 14
STUFFED FRENCH TOAST – brioche bread, bailey’s cream cheese, vanilla bean ice cream batter, mixed berry compote, powdered sugar 13 V
SHORT RIB HASH – braised short rib, red and green bell peppers, onions, potatoes, salsa verde, sunny side up eggs 15 GF
BREAKFAST TACO – scrambled egg, bacon, green onion, smoked tomato, chipotle maple glaze, smoked cheddar, white corn tortilla 12
SHAKSHUKA – spicy tomato sauce, sunny side up eggs, goat cheese, garlic-toasted brioche 13 V
AVOCADO TOAST – smashed avocado, roasted corn, pickled red onion, shaved radish, sliced hard-boiled egg, toasted brioche 13 V
BREAKFAST FLATBREAD – house sausage, sunny side up egg, mozzarella, smoked cheddar, garlic puree, arugula 13
EGG WHITE FRITTATA – baked egg whites, goat cheese, asparagus, tomato, onion, basil fennel herb salad 13 GF/V
HANGOVER BOWL – smoked cheddar grits, thick-cut house bacon, breakfast sausage links, fried egg, smoked tomato charred scallion relish 16
STEAK AND EGGS – 8 oz. new york strip steak, eggs any style, cheesy potato casserole 17
GRANOLA PARFAIT – strawberry, blueberry, blackberry, housemade granola, honey 10 GF/V
2 EGGS YOUR WAY – 2 eggs your way, 2 house-smoked thick-cut bacon strips, 2 breakfast sausage links, toasted challah bread, cheesy potato casserole 13
SALMON GRAVLAX FLATBREAD – house whiskey-cured salmon, dill cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, grape tomato, red onion, capers, baby arugula, citrus mustard vinaigrette 14
More info: Sweetwater weekend brunch menu.
*V: Vegetarian
*GF: Gluten Free
Great little find within walking distance of the hotel… Delicious food, top shelf drinks, and an overall great atmosphere.
