In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Top Cut is temporarily closed. However, our sister Paxos Restaurants remain open during limited hours for Curbside Pick-Up of To-Go Orders. Learn more.
RAW BAR
Oysters on the Half Shell
six east coast oysters, sweet ginger mignonette sauce, lemon 19
Jumbo U-8 Shrimp Cocktail
house cocktail sauce, lemon aioli, cilantro-mint yogurt chutney 20
Colossal Lump Crab Cocktail
house cocktail sauce, lemon aioli, cilantro-mint yogurt chutney 20
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare
orange-ginger vinaigrette, toasted sesame seeds, fried wonton chips 19.5
Fruits de Mer
whole lobster, 6 oysters, 4 shrimp cocktail, 4 oz. crab cocktail 75
STARTERS
Hand Cut Steak Tartare
chopped capers, red onion, mustard, herbs, egg yolk, toast points 18.5
Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Bacon Steak
mustard-beer glaze, sautéed baby kale, fennel 15
Asian Wagyu Boneless Short Ribs
cabbage + shiso salad, green onion, peanuts 22
Foie Gras a la Plancha
seared duck liver, chef’s daily garnish 20
Oysters Rockefeller
baked on the half shell, butter, pernod, spinach, parmesan 19.5
Colossal Lump Crab Cake
roasted corn maque choux, charred green onion crème fraiche 21
Clams Casino Royal
applewood smoked bacon, sweet peppers, onions, carrots, butter 17.5
Escargots
white wine braised snails, roasted garlic herb butter, puff pastry 14.5
Seared U-10 Sea Scallops
truffled cauliflower puree, brown butter, lemon 19.5
SOUPS & SALADS
French Onion Soup Gratinee
caramelized vidalia onions, toasted rustic bread, gruyere cheese 11.5
Crab Bisque
buttered crabmeat, tarragon crème fraiche 13.5
Butter Lettuce Salad
julienne yellow peppers, beefsteak tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, feta cheese, honey-red wine vinaigrette 11.5
Wedge Salad
iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, smoked bacon, crumbled blue cheese, blue cheese dressing 11.5
TOP CUT Chop Salad
chopped lettuce, smoked bacon, boiled egg, crispy onion, charred corn, hearts of palm, tomato, avocado, baby mozzarella, buttermilk dressing 12
Grilled Caesar Salad
grilled romaine heart, garlic croutons, parmesan crisps, white anchovy 11.5
ENTREES
King Salmon
candied ginger-carrot purée, baby zucchini, citrus-white wine reduction 45
Yellowfin Tuna au Poivre
shaved asparagus, tomato confit, peppercorn cream sauce 42.5
Pan Roasted Halibut
wild rice + butternut squash pilaf, cherry beurre blanc 45
Frenched Chicken Breast
sautéed haricots verts, bacon shallot maple butter 30
Colorado Lamb Chops
parmesan–pine nut crust, sautéed baby spinach, white wine sauce 50
Veal Rib Chop
fondant potatoes, herb butter, roasted garlic demi-glace 43
STEAKS
At Top Cut, we exclusively present the highest quality USDA PRIME grade steaks. We only serve 100% pure bred Black Angus, raised in the heart of the Midwest. All cuts are hand selected by our specialty butcher in Chicago, assuring that every steak offers superior marbling and flavor.