The Walnut Room Menu (Update 2025)
The Walnut Room, located on the 7th floor of Macy's in Chicago, offers a nostalgic dining experience with classy ambiance and excellent service. The highlight is the beautiful decor, especially during the holiday season with a larger-than-life Christmas tree. The menu features holiday comfort food like chicken pot pie and veggie quiche, though some dishes may be hit or miss. Prices are reasonable, making it a great choice for a special meal. The staff is accommodating and knowledgeable, especially with handling food allergies. Overall, The Walnut Room is perfect for a family-friendly outing or a traditional Chicago Christmas experience. Despite some minor flaws in dishes like the overly salty lobster bisque, the restaurant's charm and history make it a must-visit spot in downtown Chicago.
SOUP. STARTERS & sharables
SOUP OF THE DAY
FRENCH ONION SOUP
Baguette, melted Swiss
CHEESE PLATE
Marble bleu jack, smoked gouda, Manchego, candied walnuts, dried apricots, red grapes, dried cranberries, fresh baguette
BUTTERY GARLIC BREAD
with Asiago cheese
PETITE CAESAR SALAD
Romaine, parmesan, housemade croutons, Caesar dressing
ROASTED TOMATO & GOAT CHEESE FLATBREAD
Cracker thin crust, roasted tomato, bacon, goat cheese, baby arugula
PETITE WALNUT ROOM SALAD
Mixed greens, toasted almonds, mandarin slices, sesame seeds, Signature Toasted Sesame dressing
MRS. HERING'S ORIGINAL CHICKEN POT PIE
Based on our original recipe from Individual crock of creamy chicken, carrots, sweet corn, leeks, peas, flaky pie crust top, side of Walnut Room salad
BRAISED SHORT RIB
Slow-cooked tender beef with whipped potatoes, roasted green-top carrots, toasted herb bread crumbs
CLASSIC MEATLOAF
Beef meatloaf with pine nuts and spinach,whipped potatoes, red pepper gravy, fresh vegetable, onion strings
ROASTED VEGETABLE GRAIN BOWL
Whole roasted carrots and asparagus, mixed greens, brown rice and red quinoa blend
CARAMELIZED SALMON
with grilled asparagus and saffron rice
ASIAGO CRUSTED CHICKEN
Pommery mustard sauce, housemade whipped potatoes, fresh vegetable
FAVORITES
SALADS
CLASSIC WEDGE SALAD
Iceberg lettuce, Applewood smoked bacon, marinated grape tomatoes, blue cheese crumble sand housemade blue cheese dressing
MANDARIN CHICKEN
Mixed greens, marinated grilled chicken breast, mandarin oranges, water chestnuts, pea pods, Applewood smoked bacon, red peppers, green onions, almonds, crispy wontons, black sesame seeds, Signature Toasted Sesame dressing
PEACH NEST
Our favorite chicken salad in a nest of housemade fried shoestring potatoes with almonds, peaches, grapes, strawberries, strawberry cream cheese, tea breads
STEAK COBB
Mixed greens, seasoned flank steak, hard-cooked egg, tomato, bacon, avocado, gorgonzola cheese, white balsamic dressing
WALNUT ROOM CLUB
Provolone, smoked turkey, Applewood bacon, bibb lettuce, tomato, basil aioli on cracked wheat, housemade coleslaw, seasoned fries
REUBEN
Corned beef brisket, Thousand Island dressing, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and sour cream on marbled rye, housemade coleslaw, seasoned fries
SMASH BURGER
Smashed prime beef, caramelized onions, white cheddar, garlic aioli on brioche bun, housemade coleslaw, seasoned fries
BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN
Seasoned breaded fried chicken, romaine, tomato, pickles, mayo and honey sambal on brioche bun, housemade coleslaw, seasoned fries
Sandwiches
Desserts
TOFFEE PIE
Buttery toffee ice cream, English toffee pieces
FRANGO MINT CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM PIE
Graham cracker crust, Frango mint chocolate ice cream, chocolate sauce, fresh whipped cream
SIGNATURE KEY LIME PIE
Key lime custard, graham cracker crust, fresh whipped cream
FRANGO MINT CHEESECAKE
Fresh whipped cream
CARROT CAKE
Layers of moist carrot cake with raisins, walnuts and pineapple, cream cheese icing, and a drizzle of white chocolate ganache