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

  • Tavern Menu

    2012

    Iceberg Lettuce Wedge Salad

    granny smith apple & corn fritter, italian smoked bacon, red onion, plum tomato, maytag blue & roasted poblano dressing$11

    Melted Fontina Cheese Gratin

    shaved garlic, roasted cherry tomatoes, thyme & rosemary, greek olive oil, house made flat bread $12

    Point Judith Rhode Island Crispy Calamari

    lightly seasoned cornmeal, zesty tomato & parmesan dipping sauce  $12

    Empire Greek Salad

    marinated artichokes, cherry tomatoes, olives, iceberg & romaine lettuces, feta, cucumber, garlic herb dressing  $12

    Cider Vinegar Roasted Duck & Baby Spinach Salad

    bosc pears & dried fruit, chickpeas, iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, lime & ginger vinaigrette  $13

    Grilled Soft Fish Tacos

    flour tortilla, avocado, jicama, black bean & latin rice, chorizo, cilantro, roasted tomatillo & pineapple salsa $12

    Braised Heritage Farms Pork Cheek Crepe

    N.C. sweet potato, cabbage & rutabaga slaw, vinegar braised chard, baby arugula, horseradish & molasses vinaigrette $12

    Rosemary Citrus Poached Rock Shrimp & Brown Rice Salad

    grilled pineapple & mango, romaine hearts, lotus root, cherry tomatoes, mandarin orange & cilantro vinaigrette $12

    Traditional French Onion Soup

    gruyere cheese, toasted garlic croutons, rich broth  $11

    Entrées

    Pan-Roasted Scottish Salmon Pinwheel

    saffron & roasted rutabaga risotto, garlic & bacon braised escarole, julienne zucchini, tapenade, herb white wine jus $23

    Sautéed Marcho Farms Veal Medallion & Recla Speck Ham Napoleon

    yukon gold lyonnaise potatoes, grilled eggplant, wilted spinach, provolone cheese, zucchini, lemon caper & parsley jus  $26

    330 Steak Fried Rice

    jasmine rice, certified angus beef, snow peas, broccolini,  fried egg, carrots, bacon lardons, ginger, scallions, soy sauce, $23

    Empire Seafood Paella

    sneads ferry clams, scallops, seasonal fish, saffron rice, chicken, chorizo sausage, shrimp, herb fumét $24

    Pan-Fried Green Tomatoes & Spaghetti Pasta

    shaved recla speck ham, ricotta cheese, roasted baby bok choy, chick peas & chard, spicy cucumber & buttermilk sauce $21 

    Grilled N.C. Mountain Trout & Crispy Buttermilk Fried Virginia Oysters

    sautéed spinach, mashed sweet potatoes, spicy cabbage slaw, baby arugula, fresno pepper & citrus tartar sauce  $23

    Braised Buncombe County Bison Short Rib

    sautéed potato gnocchi, escarole, roasted celery root & baby carrots, gorgonzola, plum tomatoes, natural jus $24

    330 Tavern Risotto

    haricot vert, broccolini, baby spinach, roasted cherry tomatoes, oregon mushrooms, goat cheese, greek olive oil $22

    Grilled Ashley Farms Chicken Breast

    roasted romaine lettuce & cherry tomatoes, creamy Guilford county grits, cauliflower salsa, snow pea & fresno dressing $22

    Citrus & Thyme Grilled Heritage Farms Pork Porterhouse

    ancho chili N.C. sweet potatoes, fried green tomatoes, creamy celery root, collards, ginger raisin jus $23

     




    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!