Wishbone – American
Wishbone invites guests into a soulful sanctuary where the comforting aroma of simmering soups and golden-fried catfish fills the air with Southern warmth. The kitchen artfully blends regional traditions, serving up spice-laden Cajun omelets and delicate crab cakes that transform a simple meal into a vibrant celebration of bold, down-home flavors.
161, North Jefferson Street, Chicago, IL, 60661 +13128502663 https://www.wishbonechicago.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Wishbone
Dairy-Free at Wishbone
Wishbone in Chicago has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day (Cup), Black Beans & Rice and Home Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Wishbone
Wishbone in Chicago has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day (Cup) and Soup of the Day (Bowl). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Wishbone
Wishbone in Chicago has 18 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Scottish Salmon, Crawfish & Shrimp Etouffee and Blackened Catfish. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Wishbone
Wishbone in Chicago has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cajun Omelet, Corn Cakes and Soup of the Day (Bowl). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Wishbone
Wishbone in Chicago has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Soup of the Day (Bowl). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Wishbone
Wishbone in Chicago has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Soup of the Day (Bowl). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Wishbone
Wishbone in Chicago has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Soup of the Day (Bowl). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Wishbone
Wishbone in Chicago has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Southern Sweet Tea, Organic Coffee and Bone Fashioned. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Wishbone
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Crab Cake Appetizer | 54.1 g | 46.1 g |
| Cajun Omelet | 60.2 g | 43.7 g |
| Chicken & Waffle | 18.9 g | 28.7 g |
| Black Beans & Rice | 84 g | 24.5 g |
| Smothered Chicken | 77.7 g | 16.2 g |
| Soup of the Day (Bowl) | 2.6 g | 15.8 g |
| Corn Cakes | 11.9 g | 12.9 g |
| Key Lime Pie | 110.2 g | 12.2 g |
| Cheese Grits | 5.7 g | 11.9 g |
| Southern Fried Catfish | 31.8 g | 11.7 g |
| Soup of the Day (Cup) | 22.9 g | 11.3 g |
| Bread Pudding | 74.6 g | 10.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Soup of the Day (Cup) - $5 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day (Bowl) - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cake Appetizer - $14.5: One Crab cake served with lemon butter Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Omelets
- Cajun Omelet - $18: Shrimp, chicken andouille sausage, mushrooms & cheddar Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Millennial Omelet - $17.5: Avocado, spinach & goat cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Spinach Omelet - $15.75: Spinach, tomato & mushroom with feta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Jambalaya Omelet - $15.5: Spicy Cajun stew with chicken, chicken andouille sausage, peppers, onion & tomato Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Midwestern Omelet - $15.5: Choice of one meat and one cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
Main Courses
- Southern Fried Catfish - $21.5: Brined in buttermilk, dredged in cornmeal breading and fried in peanut oil. Served with tartar sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Catfish - $20.5: Pan seared in Cajun spices Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scottish Salmon - $28: Pan seared in Cajun spices with spicy shrimp sauce or herb crusted Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rainbow Trout - $25: Pan seared in Cajun spices with spicy shrimp sauce or sautéed meunière style with roasted pecans Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Bourguignon - $17.5: Classic comfort dish served over mashed potatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smothered Chicken - $13: Southern style slow cooked with onion and celery served over rice Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Andouille Gumbo - $17: Classic creole dish with chicken andouille sausage served over rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crawfish & Shrimp Etouffee - $23: Cajun style stew served over rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Bean Cakes - $15.5: Served with mango salsa or sweet red pepper sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Pancakes & Stuff
- Chicken & Waffle - $19: Sugar waffle with a fried chicken breast. Served with maple honey butter Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Corn Cakes - $15: Corn meal pancakes made with sweet corn & scallions with roasted red pepper sauce & 2 eggs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Wishbone Pancakes - $11: Two buttermilk pancakes dusted with powdered sugar Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Crunchy French Toast - $14: Thick sliced Challah bread dredged in corn flakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Buckwheat Pancakes - $16.5: Organic, gluten free. Made with real maple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sides
- Home Fries - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Cheese Grits - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Macaroni & Cheese - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Collard Greens - $7: Cooked with Smoked Turkey Wings Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Beans & Rice - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Organic Coffee - $4.5: Fair trade regular or decaf Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Southern Sweet Tea - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice - $6
- Bone Fashioned - $12: Four Roses Bourbon, Sorghum, Bitters, Citrus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Mimosa Glass - $9: OJ, Pineapple, Mango, Peach, Hurricane, or Cranberry
Desserts
- Key Lime Pie - $6: Fresh lime juice served with fresh whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- Bread Pudding - $6: Served with homemade caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pecan Pie - $7: Maple honey syrup, bourbon and pecans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
Frequently Asked Questions about Wishbone
- Is Wishbone dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Wishbone has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day (Cup), Black Beans & Rice and Home Fries.
- What can I eat at Wishbone on a dairy-free diet?
- Soup of the Day (Cup), Black Beans & Rice and Home Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Wishbone have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Southern Sweet Tea and Organic Coffee.
- Is Wishbone gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Wishbone?
- Crab Cake Appetizer, at roughly 46.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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