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
    2012
     

    FIRST COURSES

    empire cioppino

    sneads ferry clams, bay scallops, shrimp, calamari, seasonal fish, crushed red pepper, grilled red onion, garlic & roasted cherry tomato broth $13

    sautéed pepsi cola berkshire farms pork belly

    brown rice & asian eggplant, sweet potato puree, braised bok choy, creamy celery root, yellow squash, gilled pineapple & poblano sauce $13

    crispy maine lobster & camembert croquette

    dried cranberries, sautéed oregon mushroom & roasted cauliflower, fingerling potatoes, braised escarole, lobster & thyme jus $16

    ginger & molasses braised marcho farms veal cheek tart

    puff pastry, grilled ancho chile red onions, swiss chard, ratatouille, flagship cheddar, arugula, big boss bad penny brown ale reduction $14

    rock shrimp & gouda cheese phyllo cigar

    citrus kale, caramelized prunes, grilled fennel & beet salad, white asparagus, pea shoots, roasted cherry tomato & balsamic vinaigrette $13

    crispy buttermilk fried georgia quail

    romaine & butternut squash, black eyed peas, mushrooms, rutabaga puree, red cabbage slaw, ginger ale & mandarin orange vinaigrette $13

    empire baby mesclun salad

    red oak leaf lettuce, belgian endive, frisée lettuce, baby romaine, radicchio, arugula, dijon mustard & shallot vinaigrette  $11

    warm new zealand venison tenderloin salad

    spinach salad, chickpea fritters, applewood bacon, grilled leeks, parsnip puree, sunny side up quail egg, apricot & horseradish cream  $14

    soup du jour

    $10

     

    ENTREES

    grilled australian lamb rack

    creamy hominy grits & roasted celery root, ginger-braised swiss chard, sautéed spaghetti squash, ratatouille, roasted garlic  & vert jus $34

    chilean turbot fillet

    apple cider braised french lentils, roasted butternut squash & white asparagus, brussels sprouts, napa cabbage leaf, curry & celery root jus $28

    roasted five spice pennsylvania duck breast

    roasted sweet potato & hickory smoked savoy cabbage casserole, parsnip puree, roasted cauliflower, dried cherry & rosemary jus $29

    “off the hook” ocean catch

    smoked yukon gold potatoes & artichokes, butternut squash puree, creamy leeks & mushrooms, kale, roasted apple & fresno pepper jus $26

    grilled berkshire farms pork rib chop

    cannellini beans & roasted butternut squash, collard greens, applewood bacon, parisienne vegetables, roasted pear & ginger jus $25

    braised chesapeake bay striped bass

    ricotta cheese & roasted cherry tomato spaghetti, sherry vinegar escarole, pancetta ham, roasted baby carrots, white wine & garlic fumet  $25

    pan-roasted new bedford sea scallops

    crispy brown rice & snow pea wrap, pork belly, rutabaga puree, swiss chard, pineapple & fennel salsa, ancho chile & lime cream $25

    latin seasoned pan-roasted ny center cut striploin

    sweet curry & grilled red onion risotto, sautéed spinach, asian eggplant, roasted asparagus, big boss bad penny brown ale reduction $35
     

    Executive Chef – Daniel Schurr




    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!