We are both life-long Chicagoans who love and appreciate this city. All around Tortoise Supper Club, you will find art and artifacts with Chicago Stories, including many items from our family archives.

In our foyer, you will find the mahogany wood from the original Pump Room. There are two ballot boxes that were used for Chicago Mayoral elections from the 1920’s through the 1950’s. Raoul Varin

You will also find an 1880’s pencil sketch of Andrew McNally. McNally was a great Chicagoan, and one of the founders of the Rand McNally Atlas company. He famously had the presence of mind to bury his printing presses in the sand during the Great Chicago Fire which enabled him to lead the communication e�orts during post fire reconstruction, and be back in business one day after the fire.

Keene’s grandmother was a great supporter of the arts here in Chicago including the Lyric Opera, the symphony, and Ravinia Festival. She was a great musician herself. On her 10th birthday, she was given a 1919 Steinway Grand piano which she had her entire life until it landed at Tortoise Supper Club. Our live jazz is played on her piano every Friday and Saturday night.

The Red Room library is filled with books we acquired from our local Newberry Library. It is fun to peek through encyclopedia’s from the 1950’s, and the books like the “Chicago Daily News Register.” General Wood rests stoically above the fire place. After managing logistics in the Panama Canal as the Quartermaster General and completing the project of connecting the “Path Between the Seas,” he went on to become the President and Chairman of Sears. General Wood took Sears from the largest mail order retailer in the world to the largest “brick and mortar” retailer in the world.

Some of our favorite Chicago Stories are that of our “Scoundrels & Rogues.” Prior to opening, we worked with the Chicago History Museum to choose 10 scandalous or rogue individuals that had a significant impact on Chicago or an interesting Chicago story. We then commissioned local caricature artist, Chuck Senties, to create paintings of our scoundrels.

We would love to share our stories with you, just ask!

Keene and Megan Addington

DINE WELL

DINE TOGETHER

After founding and operating the restaurant company, Flat Top Grill, for 15 years, we merged with another organization in 2009 and looked to our next adventure. We jumped into the car with our then 5 year old son, and drove around the country with no schedule and no agenda. It was truly a special year—discovering and rediscovering so many interesting and beautiful parts of this great country, and in particular, the treasures of our National Parks.

During this journey, our next professional undertaking became clear to us. We founded Tortoise Supper Club in the fall of 2012 inspired to open the type of place that combined all the things we love in a restaurant. The best example of how we wanted the restaurant to feel is embodied in the scene from “Breakfast at Ti�any’s” where Holly Go-Lightly’s cocktail party is stylish, sophisticated, and yet fun and energetic, but mostly warm and welcoming.

Keene still has a flip phone. He has never had a smart phone and he is proud of it. He is the kind of person that wants to talk instead of text, and he doesn’t care if he is following the latest trends. In a way, that equates to how we feel about Tortoise, including our menus. Here you will find refined, American classics prepared with the highest quality ingredients from scratch.

We are delighted you are here and we appreciate the opportunity to serve you. Relax and enjoy!

Keene and Megan Addington

Spirits

TULLAMORE DEW IRISH WHISKEY KILBEGGAN IRISH WHISKEY JAMESON’S

IRISH WHISKEY

BOMBAY SAPHIRE GIN

HENDRICKS GIN

FEW STANDARD ISSUE GIN

TANQUERY GIN

THE BOTANIST GIN

DEATHS DOOR GIN

GIN

DEWARS WHITE LABEL

ARDMORE TRADITIONAL CASK

GLENMORANGIE ORIGINAL

JOHNNY WALKER BLUE LABEL

AUCHENTOSHAN THREE WOOD

JOHNNY WALKER BLACK LABEL

SCOTCH WHISKEY

GREEN SPOT IRISH WHISKEY

Spirits

R É M Y M A R T I N V S O P C O G N A C H E N N E S S Y X O C O G N A C

H E N N E S S Y V S C O G N A C

C H ÂT E A U L A T O U R B L A N C H E

B A S I L H AY D E N ’ S

W O O D F O R D R E S E R V E D O U B L E O A K E D B L A N T O N ’ S F E W R Y E

B O O K E R ’ S A N G E L’ S E N V Y R Y E

A N G E L’ S E N V Y B O U R B O N

W H I S T L E P I G O L D W O R L D

W H I S T L E P I G R Y E

O L D F O R E S T E R S I G N AT U R E

V E R Y O L D B A R T O N B I B

H I G H W E S T D O U B L E R Y E

B U L L E I T B O U R B O N B U L L E I T R Y E F O U R R O S E S S M A L L B AT C H

K N O B C R E E K B O U R B O N

A M E R I C A N W H I S K E Y

B R A N D Y

Specialty Cocktails

M A N H AT TA N

Templeton Rye, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters

T I P S Y T O R T O I S E

Monkey Shoulder Blended Scotch, Lemon, TSC Syrup

S O U T H S I D E

Hendricks Gin, Mint, Lemon

H O T T O D D Y

Spiced Pear Liqueur, Whiskey, Honey Syrup, Lemon Juice, Bitters

T O M C O L L I N S

Orange Infused Langley’s Gin, Lemon Juice, Tonic

J A Z Z C L U B

Tito’s Vodka, Luxardo Bitters, Jasmine Syrup, Lemon Juice

G U A V A M A R G A R I TA

Jimador Tequila, Vida Mezcal, Guava, Lime, Sweet Chili Rim

A N T I Q U E W H I S K E Y S O U R

Very Old Barton Bourbon, Lemon, Brown Sugar, Maple Syrup, Cinnamon

Tanqueray Gin, Titos Vodka

O L D F A S H I O N E D

Old Forester Bourbon, Demerara, Bitters

B R A N D Y O L D F A S H I O N E D

Christian Brothers Brandy, Orange Liqueur, Bitters

Every month Tortoise Supper Club will be partnering with local

Chicago charities. Ask your server about this month's cocktail for a cause. #cocktailsforacause

Raise Your Glass

K O V A L B O U R B O N

SAMUAL ADAMS LAGER Massachusetts, Vienna Lager, 4.9% ABV

ALLAGASH WHITE Maine, Witbier, 5.1% ABV

LAGUNITAS IPA California, India Pale Ale, 6.2% ABV

HALF ACRE DAISY CUTTER Chicago, American Pale Ale, 5.2% ABV

FOUNDERS PORTER Michigan, American Porter, 6.5% ABV

OFF COLOR APEX PREDATOR Chicago, Farmhouse Ale, 6.8% ABV

BELLS TWO HEARTED Michigan, American IPA, 7% ABV

STELLA ARTOIS Belgium, Euro Pale Lager, 5% ABV

GUINNESS Ireland, Irish Dry Stout, 4.2% ABV

COORS LIGHT Colorado, Light Lager, 4.2% ABV

WEDNESDAYS

Half-priced Specialty Cocktails

Wine ListDOMESTIC BLENDS

BORDEAUX BLENDS

OTHER REDS

445. 2009

350. CLOS DU VAL MERLOT Napa Valley 2012

480. DOMAINE BARON DE ROTHSCHILD PAUILLAC 2011

360. DUCKHORN MERLOT Napa Valley 2013

340. SEGHESIO ZINFANDEL Sonoma 2014

485. CHATEAU CANTENAC BROWN MARGAUX 2012

455. CHATEAU CAILLAU MALBEC Cahors 2014

510. GAJA PROMIS Piedmonte 2014

450. CHATEAU GISCOURS MARGAUX 2012

500. CATENA “CLASSIC” MALBEC Mendoza 2013

505. MONSANTO CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA Tuscany 2012

395. GUNLACH BUNDSCHU Sonoma County 2013

425. Rhone 2014

488. CASTELLO DELLE REGINE SANGIOVESE, Umbria 2014

515. MASSOLINO BAROLO DOCG Piedmont 2011

380. ROBERT SINSKEY POV, Los Carneros, Napa Valley 2012

525. TWO HANDS GNARLY DUDES SHIRAZ Barossa 2014 NV

335. CHAPPELLET Mountain Cuvee, Napa, 2014

345. RAMEY SYRAH Sonoma 2014

376. Red Blend, Mt Veeder, Napa 2012

375. ORIN SWIFT PAPILLON Napa Valley 2013

SYRAH, GRENACHE, MOUVEDRE

VINTAGES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

461. FAMILLE PERRIN CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE 2013

486. 2012

369. THE PRISONER “CUTTINGS” Napa Valley 2013

440. Rhone Valley 2007

470. CHATEAU COSD’ESTOURNEL SAINT ESTEPHE 2008 471. CHATEAU MARGAUX 1995

HAPPY HOUR

Wine List

290. B O N A N N O Napa Valley 2013 370. R O D N E Y S T R O N G R E S E R V E Alexander Valley 2013 300. C L O S D U V A L Napa Valley 2013

310. M O U N T V E E D E R Napa Valley 2013 304. A D A P T I O N B Y P L U M PJ A C K Napa Valley 2014 295. J O R D A N Alexander Valley 2012 306. Napa Valley 2013 320. N A P A N B O O K B Y D O M I N U S Napa Valley 2012 305. P A H L M E Y E R ‘J AY S O N ’ Napa Valley 2014

325. B A N S H E E Sonoma 2014

441. P E T E R M I C H A E L L’ E S P R I T D E S P A V O T S Knights Valley 2013 321. S I LV E R O A K Alexander Valley 2012

282. C L AY H O U S E Paso Robles 2014

P I N O T N O I R

C A B E R N E T S A U V I G N O N

286. C U V A S I O N Carneros 2013

422. L O U I S J A D O T Pommard, Burgundy 2014

268. F O U R G R A C E S Willamette Valley 2014

430. L O U I S L AT O U R Pinot Noir, Marsannay 2014

285. W I L D R I D G E Sonoma Coast 2012

259. K E N W R I G H T Willamette Valley 2014

270. E T U D E Carneros 2014

264. C R I S T O M Sommers Reserve, Willamette Valley 2012

267. F O X E N Santa Maira Valley 2014

276. C A L E R A Central Coast 2014

265. D O M A I N E D R O U H I N Willamette Valley 2013

410. D O M A I N E A U R E L I E N V E R D E T Cotes des Nuit 2011

280. F L O W E R S Sonoma Coast 2014

C A L I F O R N I A

O R E G O N

B U R G U N D Y

V I N TA G E S S U B J E C T T O C H A N G E V I N TA G E S S U B J E C T T O C H A N G E

S P A R K L I N G

W H I T E S

R E D S

530. M I O N E T T O Prosecco, Valdobbiadene (187ml)

531. P O E M A Cava Brut Rosado, Spain NV 532. S A R A C C O M O S C AT O D ’A S T I Piedmont 2015

137. T H E P R I S O N E R W I N E C O . B L I N D F O L D White Blend 2014

535. C H A N D O N Brut Classic, California NV 540. M O E T C H A N D O N Brut, Champagne NV (187ml)

115. W E N T E Morning Fog Chardonnay, Livermore, CA 2014

146. G E R A R D B E R T R A N D “ P E R L E S ” S A U V I G N O N Pays d’Oc France 2015

231. K E N W O O D P I N O T G R I S Russian River Valley 2014 229. P R O P R I E TA S P E R I N O Still Rose, Piedmont 2015

139. L E F T F O O T C H A R L E Y Riesling, Old Mission Peninsula 2013

170. C H AT E A U D E S A N C E R R E Loire Valley 2014

430. L O U I S L AT O U R Pinot Noir, Marsannay 2013 445.

Bordeaux 2009

262. J O S E P H C A R R Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa 2012 431. B R A S S F I E L D Pinot Noir, High Valley, CA 2013 259. K E N W R I G H T Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2014

186. L O U I S L AT O U R Pouilly-Fuisse, Burgundy 2013 195. R A M O N B I L B A O Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain 2015

290. B O N A N N O Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2013

126. R O M B A U E R V I N E YA R D S Chardonnay, Carneros 2013

335. C H A P P E L L E T Mountain Cuvee, Napa 2014

295. J O R D A N Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2012 500. C AT E N A “ C L A S S I C ” M A L B E C Mendoza 2013 425. Rohne 2014 426. M A R Q U I S D E R I S C A L R I O J A R E S E R V A Spain 2009

161. C L O U D Y B AY Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2015

461. F A M I L L E P E R R I N C H AT E A U N E U F D U P A P E France 2013

435. D U B O E U F J E A N D E S C O M B E Burgundy, Morgan 2014

415. C H AT E A U D E C H O R E Y L E S B E A U N E Burgundy 2006 416. D O M A I N E D E M O N T I L L E G R A N D C R U Burgundy 2009

330. Napa Valley 2013

266. D O M A I N E S E R E N E Yamhill Cuvee, Willamette Valley 2013

Wine ListWine List

SPARKLING

SAUVIGNON BLANC

531. POEMA Cava Brut Rosado, Spain 530. MIONETTO Prosecco, Valdobbiadene (187ml)

141. Rutherford Napa 2015

535. CHANDON Brut Classic, California NV

170. CHATEAU DE SANCERRE Loire Valley 2014

536. GRUET ROSE Albuquerque NV

140. CADE Napa Valley 2015

532. SARACCO MOSCATO D’ASTI Piedmont 2104

161. CLOUDY BAY Marlborough 2016

540. MOET CHANDON Brut, Champagne NV

150. DUCKHORN Napa Valley 2015

553. ROEDERER BRUT PREMIER Champagne NV 560. TAITTINGER ROSE Reims NV 550. DOM PERIGNON Epernay 2005 561. KRUG Grand Cuvee, Reims NV 545. VEUVE CLICQUOT Brute, Champagne NV

CHARDONNAY

OTHER WHITES

120. SONOMA CUTRER Russian River Ranches 2014

172. JOEL GOTT Pinot Gris, Oregon 2015

190. SIMONNET FEBVRE Chablis, Burgundy 2014

138. JORDAN Russian River Valley 2014

200. LOUIS LATOUR Puligny-Montrachet, Burgundy 2012

110. Napa Valley 2014

229. PROPRIETA SPERINO Still Rose, Piedmont 2015

186. LOUIS LATOUR Pouilly-Fuisse, Burgundy 2014

230. GRGICH HILLS Russian River Valley 2012

155. TALLEY Arroyo Grande California 2014

137. THE PRISONER WINE CO. Blindfold, White Blend 2014

205. LOUIS LATOUR Chassagne-Montrachet, Burgundy 2014

126. ROMBAUER VINEYARDS Carneros 2015

171. ZD Carneros 2014

125. DR. THANISCH BERNKASTELER Riesling Kabinett, Mosel 2014

136. FAR NIENTE Napa Valley 2014

135. KISTLER Sonoma Coast 2014 130. FLOWERS Sonoma Coast 2013

CALIFORNIA

FRANCE

VINTAGES SUBJECT TO CHANGEVINTAGES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

187. ETIENNE SAUZET Bourgogne Blanc, Burgundy 2014

175. STAGS’ LEAP VIOGNIER Napa Valley 2012 125. JJ PRUM WEHLENER SONNENUHR

Riesling Spatlese, Mosel 2007

229. DOMAINE DE MONTILLE CORTON CHARLEMAGNE Grand Cru, Burgundy 2009