Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern

For reservations or any other assistance, please call (919) 829-3663.
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

    Summer 2008

    FIRST COURSES

    EMPIRE BABY MESCLUN SALAD
    Red Oak leaf, Belgian endive, frisée lettuce, baby romaine, radicchio, arugula, roasted shallot & balsamic dressing $11.95

    STEAMED PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND MUSSELS
    creamy fettuccine pasta & oven dried tomatoes, grilled baby zucchini, wilted spinach, crispy bacon, garlic herb jus $13.95

    BRAISED “FREE RANGE” VEAL CHEEK
    cannellini bean ragout, French horn mushrooms & roasted sweet potato cigar, Napa cabbage, garlic & lime mojo sauce $14.95

    “ROYAL RED” FLORIDA GULF SHRIMP SALAD
    cajun tasso ham carpaccio, edamame, shaved fennel, snow peas, date & cantaloupe, baby corn, arugula, buttermilk & mango cream $13.95

    GRILLED PORTLAND MAINE SEA SCALLOPS
    chorizo sausage & chayote squash tamale, spaghetti squash, corn & poblano salsa, black bean & chipotle jus $13.95

    GRILLED CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF FLANK STEAK SALAD
    crispy poblano pepper & pimento cheese, bibb lettuce, cucumber & corn relish, sweet potato puree, beet & horseradish vinaigrette $14.95

    BUTTERMILK PAN-FRIED GEORGIA QUAIL
    crispy green tomoto, rutabaga puree, smoke hominy grits, braised Swiss chard, English pea & vert jus $13.95

    KONA HAWAIIAN KOMPACH SEVICE
    grilled white asparagus & abalone mushrooms, baby romaine hearts, avocado cream, Belgian endive, Key lime & vanilla bean vinaigrette $17.95

    SOUP DU JOUR
    $10.95

    ENTRÉES

    GRILLED AUSTRALIAN LAMB RACK
    sautéed fingerling potatoes & creamy celery root, corn puree, spicy haricot vert, shaved fennel, black bean & apple reduction $32.95

    PAN-ROASTED HAWAIIAN BLUEFIN TUNA
    grilled baby vegetable crispy roll, soba noodles, bok choy, hearts of palm & corn, spicy pear & snow pea jus $27.95

    ROASTED BERKSHIRE FARM PORK RIB CHOP
    buttermilk & duck confit Yukon gold potatoes, broccolini, fried green tomato, beet slaw, honey & mushroom reduction $26.95

    SAUTÉED ALASKAN HALIBUT FILET
    baked phyllo & braised Swiss chard tart, caramelized endive, plum tomatoes, sautéed gnocchi, corn & lemongrass cream $26.95

    GRILLED COLORADO BISON STRIP LOIN
    rosti potatoe & Oregon state mushroom galette, braised savoy cabbage, apple butter, jumbo asparagus, poblano & Madeira jus $34.95

    GRILLED WILD KING COPPER RIVER SALMON
    crispy herb polenta, creamy leeks & abalone mushrooms, roasted root vegetable & cucumber relish, spicy tomato reduction $27.95

    PAN-ROASTED DUCK BREAST
    potato & collard gratin, braise duck leg & rhubarb phyllo wrap, ratatouille, cauliflower & asparagus, ginger orange sauce $28.95

    GRILLED CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF RIBEYE
    sautéed Napa cabbage & sugar snap peas, wild rice & hominy grit pudding, crispy pork belly, roasted pear & shallot butter $35.95

    CAPE FEAR DAYBOAT CATCH
    pesto risotto & lemon confit, collard greens, seared green tomato, marinated white asparagus & grilled cauliflower, carrot & thyme fumet $25.95

    ROASTED CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF FILET & BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB DUET
    grilled Asian eggplant, soft polenta & caramelized apple, wilted spinach, fries leeks, carrot slaw, Newcastle brown ale reduction $39.95




    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!