Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern

For reservations or any other assistance, please call (919) 829-3663. Fine Dining in Raleigh NC
At the Historic Dodd-Hinsdale House
330 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: (919) 829-3663
Offering:
  • Weddings
  • Special Events
  • Chef's Table
  • Award winning cuisine

  • MAIN DINING MENU

    First Courses

    330 Steak Tartare Salad *

    pickled beet carpaccio, avocado, chive, gem lettuce, spinach, jicama, sweet potato, creamy ginger dressing $19

    Citrus & Moroccan Seasoned Kampachi Salad *

    purple belgian endive & roasted pears, crispy corn cake, chickpeas, puffed rice, za’atar yogurt, cucumber, carob vinaigrette $19

    Warm Duck Confit & Braised Spanish Rabbit Salad

    black “forbidden” rice & orange salad, pecans, rutabaga puree, fennel, pickled cabbage, dates, pomegranate agave dressing $18

    Crispy Beeler Farms “Pepsi Cola” Braised Pork Belly 

    cauliflower & zucchini pancake, harissa scented yogurt, tahini, bok choy kimchi, chickpea salad, aleppo honey beet jus $18

     Empire Cioppino

    plum tomatoes, shaved fennel, roasted red onion, clams, shrimp, mussels, grouper, white wine garlic broth, focaccia bread $18

    Empire Crispy Local Lettuce Salad

    hearty lettuce, belgian endive, raddichio, frisse, gem lettuce, dill, balsamic ginger dressing $16

    Crispy Point Judith Calamari

        lightly seasoned buckwheat & cornmeal flour, creamy roasted pineapple tartar sauce $19

    Classic “330” French Onion Soup

    caramelized spanish onions, gruyere cheese, toasted herb croutons, rich broth $16

    Charcuterie Plate

    serrano ham, duck pastrami, soppressata, salami with pecans, red onion marmalade, dried fruit, chevre spread, chow chow, crackers $23

    Soup du Jour   $15

     

    Entrées

    Latin Seasoned Roasted Grouper *

    black beans & chorizo sausage, fried green tomato, corn salsa, maitake mushrooms, cilantro lime cream cream  $39

    Citrus & Rosemary Grilled KvarØy Arctic Salmon * 

    sauteed zucchini discs & roasted asian eggplant, creamy black “forbidden” rice, feta, pear salad, basil saffron cream sauce $37

    Pan-Roasted New Bedford Sea Scallops*

    potato gnocchi & roasted leeks, shiitake mushrooms, curry scented cauliflower puree, bok choy, pineapple & smoked bacon slaw, aleppo honey port wine jus $43

    Empire Seafood Paella

     steamed mussels, clams, scallops, seasonal fish, shrimp, saffron rice, chicken, chorizo sausage, stagionato cheese, herb fumét $34

    Grilled Bell & Evans Chicken Breast

    creamy broccoli & caper risotto, braised red cabbage, roasted pineapple salad, roasted anaheim pepper & tomato sauce $31

    Roasted Australian Lamb Rack*

    crispy potato rosti & gruyere cheese, spicy vegetable sarma, leeks, mushroom bolognese, dried apple salad, walnuts, carob molasses & vinegar jus $48

    Grilled Beeler Farms Pork Rack Chop* 

    sauteed fingerling potatos & pancetta ham, black olives, spaghetti squash, cucumber & gold beet salad, maple syrup pimiento pepper jus $33

    Pennsylvania Five Spiced Duck Breast*

    bomba rice rice & dried cranberry casserole, rutabaga puree, butternut squash, haricot verts, fennel orange salad, port wine grain mustard sauce $41

    Grilled Cajun Seasoned Black Angus Ribeye*

    creamy ricotta & herb polenta, wilted spinach, roasted asparagus, warm eggplant salad, 330 steak sauce $65

     

    Chef Daniel Schurr

    *consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish, eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness

    *these items may be served raw or undercooked




    Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern
    - At -
    The Historic Dodd-Hinsdale House
    330 Hillsborough Street
    Raleigh, NC 27603

    Phone: (919) 829-3663
    Fax: (919) 829-9519

    From everyone at Second Empire, Thank You! We look forward to seeing you soon!