550 E Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 | 312.612.0734
OUR MENUS
At Caffè Oliva on Ohio Street Beach, our menu showcases fresh, Mediterranean-inspired flavors that perfectly complement the sun, sand, and laid-back beach vibes. Enjoy delicious seafood, vibrant salads, savory flatbreads, and shareable mezze plates—ideal for any appetite. Pair your meal with an ice-cold beer, a refreshing cocktail, or a tropical drink while soaking in the stunning views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline.
Lunch & Dinner
Served daily. PLEASE NOTE: An automatic 20% gratuity will be added to parties of five or more. We do not split checks, but allow up to four credit card payments per check. A 3% charge is added to all checks to help fund programs such as health insurance, 401(k) and other fringe benefits provided to our employees. We thank you for supporting a healthier & happier restaurant staff. THIS CHARGE IS NOT MANDATORY AND IF YOU WOULD LIKE IT REMOVED, PLEASE LET US KNOW.
First Wave
Appetizers
Hummus & Pita Platter
Lemon-garlic hummus, warmed pita, crisp veggies and pepperoncini peppers
$11.95
Jalapeño Poppers
Cream cheese stuffed breaded jalapeno served with buttermilk ranch
$13.95
Bang Bang Coconut Shrimp
Coconut battered butterflied Rock shrimp served with mango-habanero sauce
$16.95
Mediterranean Glazed Chicken Wings
1 pound of mediterranean rubbed wings, your choice of buffalo, barbecue or Barballo sauce, with crisp veggies, served with buttermilk ranch
$18.95
Greek Bruschetta
Kalamata olives, pepperoncini peppers, ripe tomatoes, feta cheese, lemon, red wine vinaigrette and herbs on toasted crostini
$11.95
Lean & Green
Add to any salad: Blackened Shrimp | 5.95 | Texas Smoked Bacon | 3.95 | Blackened Chicken | 4.95 | *Steak | 7.95
Mediterranean Salad
Mixed greens, romaine, tomato, red onion, cucumber, chickpeas, pepperoncini, kalamata olives, feta cheese tossed in our tzatziki dressing, topped with pita croutons
$15.95
Oliva Caesar Salad
Chopped romaine, shaved parmesan cheese, tossed in our house Caesar dressing, topped with pita croutons
$13.95
Caffè Summer Salad
Mixed greens and romaine, toasted almonds, quinoa, cranberries, fried chickpeas, goat cheese crumbles, tossed our in maple tahini dressing
$15.95
Caprese Salad
Tomatoes off the vine, fresh mozzarella, basil pistou, evoo, with balsamic reduction, topped with sea salt flakes
$13.95
House Specials
Caffè Oliva Favorites
Blackened Shrimp Tacos
Blackened rock shrimp, apple cabbage slaw, pineapple mango salsa, chipotle aioli, topped with cilantro, on corn tortillas served with house BBQ chips
$18.95
Blackened Fish Tacos
Blackened Lake Superior Fish apple cabbage slaw, pineapple mango salsa, chipotle aioli, topped with cilantro, on corn tortillas served with house BBQ chips
$18.95
Blackened Whitefish
Blackened Lake Superior Fish filet, warmed pita, lemon-garlic hummus, house salad with our red wine vinaigrette served with tzatziki sauce
$18.95
FIsh & Chips
Double Clutch Kölsch bier batter Lake Superior whitefish, house fries, served with dill tartar sauce
$18.95
Mediterranean Chicken Souvlaki
Grilled mediterranean rubbed chicken thighs, red and green bell pepper, red onion, warmed pita, lemon-garlic hummus, house salad with our red wine vinaigrette served with tzatziki sauce
$19.95
Surf & Turf
8 oz grilled skirt steak, Mediterranean rubbed rock shrimp skewer, tomato basil chutney, served with truffle parmesan fries
$26.95
Burgers & Sandwiches
All burgers are two 4 oz Schweid & Sons Heritage Angus patties. Our chicken is cage, antibiotic, and hormone free. All burgers are cooked to medium. All burgers and sandwiches are served with house BBQ chips. Any of our burgers can be replaced with: Black bean vegetarian patty (+$2) | Udi’s gluten free buns (+$2)
Huron Street Jerk Chicken Sandwich
Jerk rubbed grilled chicken thigh, pepperjack cheese, apple cabbage slaw, pineapple mango salsa, chipotle aioli on a toasted brioche bun *Add Bacon +$2.95
$17.95
Streeterville Turkey Burger
House mixed grilled turkey patty, feta cheese, cucumber, pickled red onion, with our tzatziki sauce on a toasted brioche bun *Add Bacon +$2.95
$17.95
Beachfront Cheeseburger
Schweid & Sons Heritage Angus patty, cheddar or pepper jack cheese on a toasted brioche bun *LTO upon request *Add Bacon + $2.95
$16.95
Erie Street Burger
Schweid & Sons Heritage Angus patty, Texas smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, house BBQ sauce, topped with crispy onion strings on a toasted brioche bun *Featured on Travel Channel's Food Paradise!
$18.95
Ohio Street Lamb Burger
Mediterranean mixed lamb patty, feta cheese, Greek olive tapenade, pickled red onion with tzatziki sauce on a toasted brioche bun
$20.95
Illinois Street Caprese Panini
Tomatoes off the vine, fresh mozzarella, basil pistou, basil with balsamic reduction, on toasted sourdough Add Bacon +$2.95 Add Chicken +$4.95
$14.95
Sides
Parmesan Truffle Fries
$6.95
House Fries
$5.50
Sweet Potato Fries
$5.95
House BBQ Chips With Aioli
$4.95
Small House Salad
$7.95
Large Side Hummus
$3.50
Side Tzatziki
$1.50
Side Pita
$1.50
Sweet Tooth
Chocolate Macadamia Nut Torte
A flourless chocolate torte, macadamia nuts, and a chocolate drizzle on top
$8.95
Key Lime Pie
Perfectly tart custard made with real key lime juice, brown sugar graham cracker crust, whipped cream
$8.95
Vero Gelato
Assorted flavors. Ask your server for today's flavors!
$7.95
Kiddos
Chicken Tenders N' Fries
Barbecue sauce, house fries
$9.95
Grilled Cheese N' Fries
Sourdough toast, cheddar cheese, house fries
$9.95
Bitty Cheeseburger N' Fries
Cheddar cheese, house fries
$10.95
Dog Friendly!
Caffè Oliva at Ohio Street Beach is a dog friendly restaurant. Please make sure your pooch remains on a leash at all times and they stay hydrated as they bathe in the hot sun. Ask your server for a water bowl to keep them cool throughout your visit.
Gracie Burger
Drool-worthy beef patty
$6.50
Big Bruce
Double Patty
$10.50
Boomerang
Whipped cream cup
$1.50
Craft Dog Beer
Beefy Brown Ale or Chicken Porter
$5
