The Graceful Ordinary Menu
Welcome to The Graceful Ordinary, a culinary gem nestled in St. Charles, IL. This restaurant artfully blends exquisite flavors and vibrant presentation, creating a dining experience that feels both elegant and approachable.
The brunch menu features delights like the creamy Avocado Toast with an over-easy egg and vibrant blistered tomatoes, and the indulgent Breakfast Pizza topped with confit potatoes and cracked egg. For dinner, the focus shifts to sophisticated small plates like Grilled Greens and Acorn Squash Ravioli, alongside main courses such as Slagel Farms Roast Chicken and Wood Roasted Salmon.
Every dish is crafted with precision, showcasing a commitment to quality and flavor. The atmosphere, enhanced by an open kitchen and candlelit tables, promises a cozy yet upscale dining experience. With attentive service and artistic culinary creations, it's no wonder guests leave eager to return.
DINNER - Snacks
Maytag Bleu Cheese
whipped with poached pear and pistachio granola
Carr Valley Bread Cheese
seared with caramelized Greek yogurt, tabbouleh, pomegranate seeds and local honeycomb
Grilled Bloomy Rined Cheese
blueberry beet jam
Octopus Carpaccio
lemon puree, chili oil and pickled mustard seeds
Duck Prosciutto
Salumi Chicago
Benton’s Country Ham
Madisonville, Tennesee
House Marinated Olives
Eggplant Conserva
Sundried Tomato Oil
Waldorf Salad
smoked grapes, pickled apples, candied black walnuts, celery, smoked vinaigrette
Grilled Greens
grilled baby lettuce, miatake mushrooms, manchego, cipolinni onion, sundried tomato vinaigrette
Shrimp & Grits
head on prawns, johnny red corn grits, Creole butter sauce
Oysters
Chef’s selection of ½ dozen oysters, served either raw, grilled
Tuna “Conserva”
raw tuna, conserva dressing, puffed black rice, sliced shallots, avocado, peanuts
PEI Mussels
lobster butter broth, pappardelle, dill
Steak Tartar
dijon, capers, sourdough toast, bone marrow emulsion
Acorn Squash Ravioli
roasted acorn squash, browned butter, fried sage
DINNER - Small Plates
DINNER - Entrees
Slagel Farms Roast Chicken
roasted breast, fried leg and thigh, collard greens, truffle chicken jus
Wood Roasted Dry Aged Ribeye Steak
smoked cauliflower puree, seafood croquette, red chimichurri
Cajun Marinated Pork Chop
hoppin’ John, lemon caper butter sauce, herb salad
Halibut
yellow curry, smoked cipollini onion, baby bok choy
Wood Roasted Salmon
okra, puree, lemon browned butter
Whole Fish
wood grilled, posole broth, chopped herbs
Yellow Polenta
wood roasted wild mushrooms, mushroom jus, herbs, parmesan
Brussels Sprouts
spicy aioli, fish sauce, Marconian almonds, parmesan
Roasted Broccolini
bacon vinaigrette, herbs
Crispy Red Potatoes
creamy herbed parmesan sauce
Curry Cauliflower
caramelized Greek yogurt, mint, basil, raisins, pine nuts
DINNER - Sides
DESSERT
Chai Mousse Apple Cake
Irie Cup Chai Mousse, Apple Spice Cake, Warm Apple Walnut Compote
Butterscotch Pot de Crème
Sea Salt Caramel, Pecan Florentine
Irish Cream Cheesecake
Cold Brew Ganache, Espresso Honeycomb Candy
Homemade Seasonal Ice Cream and Sorbet
ask your server for our current flavors
Field Trip
Rittenhouse Rye, Pere Magloire Calvados, Lemon, Orgeat, St. George Absinthe.
Graceful Espression
Ketel One, Espresso, Demerara, Amarula
Northstar
David Nicholson Bourbon, Cassis, Demerara, Lemon, Cassis Foam Float.
Hit the Fence
El Dorado 12 year Demerara Rum, Pomegranate, Broken Brix House Cider, Bitters.
Honeypot
Irie Cup Golden Glow Infused Barr Hill Gin, Honey, Lemon, Lavender Rinse.
Saint 75
Irie Cup Blue Mountain Berry infused vodka, Elderflower, Lemon, Sparkling Rose.
Jean Claude Pan Am
Milagro Silver Tequila, Bahnez Mezcal, Creme de Violette, Maraschino, Lemon.
Small Dark and Handsome
David Nicholson Bourbon, House Amaro, St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur, Angostura and Cherry Bitters
El Catrin
Milagro Reposado Tequila, Yzaguirre Rojo Reserve Vermouth, Agave, Mexican Chocolate Bitters
The Moon Shines Over Oaxaca
Pollyanna White Dog Whiskey, Bahnez Mezcal, Pamplemousse, Creme de Coconut, Cinnamon, Lime, Nutmeg
The Tenth
Fig Infused Applejack, Honey, Lemon, Star Anise
DRINKS - Cocktails
DRINKS - Beer
Lite Thinking
Pollyanna American Lager 4.7% 16oz can
Eleanor
Pollyanna Porter 6.8% 12oz can
Amber Pines
Pollyanna Amber Ale 5.7% 12oz can
93 Octane Rotation Selection
93 Octane Please ask your server for current selection
Penrose Rotation Selection
Penrose Please ask your server for current selection
Alter Rotation Selection
Alter Please ask your server for current selection
Riverlands Rotation Selection
Riverlands Please ask your server for current selection
Beignets
powdered sugar, espresso creme anglaise
Mini Buttermilk Biscuits
hot honey butter, jam
Blueberry White Chocolate Scones
lemon curd, whipped creme fraiche
Blueberry Mascarpone Brioche Tart
Caramel Walnut Cinnamon Roll
Chocolate Almond Coffee Cake
BRUNCH - Pastry
BRUNCH - Sweet
Buttermilk Pancakes
lemon curd, blueberry, nut brittle
Churro French Toast
orchado battered, crème anglaise, pineapple compote
Strawberry Shortcake Biscuit
whipped cream, strawberry, walnuts
Avocado Toast
over easy egg, blistered tomatoes, baby radish
American Breakfast
hoppin' john, sausage patty, two eggs, grilled tomatoes, roasted mushrooms, sourdough toast
The G.O. Burger
two griddled pattys, American cheese, special sauce, grilled onion
Lox and Bagel Sandwich
everything bagel, herbed cream cheese, microgreens
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
coleslaw, pickles, creamy parmesan dressing
Buccatini Carbonara
pancetta, parmesan
Oysters
Chef's selection of ½ dozen oysters, served raw
Breakfast Pizza
confit potatoes, caramelized onion, goat cheese, gruyere, cracked egg, dressed greens
Grilled Caesar
garlic brioche croutons
Beet Salad
burrata, orange ginger dressing, citrus
BRUNCH - Savory
BRUNCH - Sides
Caramelized Greek Yogurt
fresh fruit, pistachio granola
Benton's Country Ham
with tomato jam
Smashed Red Breakfast Potatoes
herb oil, creamy parmesan sauce