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

    2011

    Appetizers

    Crispy Empire Chile Relleno

    latin seasoned rice, monterey jack, hickory smoked chicken, black bean hummus, chorizo, fresno pepper vinaigrette $13

    Chef’s Warm Roasted Root Vegetable Salad

    egg, bacon, beets, carrots, rutabaga, parsnips, swiss chard, endive, feta, rosemary & cranberry vinaigrette $12

    Crispy Fried “Icy Bay” Alaskan Calamari

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

    Tavern Greek Salad

    romaine & iceberg, olives, pepperoncini, artichokes, tomatoes, feta, red onion, cucumber, garlic herb dressing  $13

    Asian Pork Shoulder Dumplings

    braised bok choy, sweet potato puree, soy  glazed shitake mushrooms, spicy napa cabbage, soy & scallion vinaigrette $13

    Sautéed Rock Shrimp & Grilled Romaine Heart

    crispy pimento cheese, bay scallops, cherry tomatoes, black eyed pea & celery root salsa, warm chipotle & yogurt sauce $12

    Warm Crispy Duck Confit Salad

    cider braised french lentils & beets, frisee lettuce, red cabbage slaw, roasted shallot & balsamic vinaigrette  $13

    330 Caesar Salad

    garlic herb croutons, parmesan cheese crisp, romaine lettuce, anchovy & garlic dressing $12

    Traditional French Onion Soup

    gruyere cheese, toasted garlic croutons, rich broth  $10

     

    Entrées

     

    Pan-Roasted Scottish Salmon Fillet

    creamy collard greens, bacon, harvest grains & black currants, spicy asian eggplant, thyme & red wine reduction $23

    Braised Short Rib & Veal Cheek Duet

    cannellini bean & rigatoni ragout, cherry tomatoes, braised escarole, butternut squash, big boss bad penny reduction $27

    Empire Seafood Paella

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

    Pulled Chicken Penne Pasta

    broccolini, buffalo mozzarella, roasted bell peppers, spinach, mushrooms, vegetables, grape tomatoes, garlic herb jus  $20

    Tavern Braised Lamb Shank Shepard’s Pie

    oregon mushrooms, roasted root vegetables, peas, yukon mashed potatoes, flagship cheddar, savory lamb jus $23

    330 Tavern Risotto

    grilled french horn mushrooms, snow peas, baby zucchini, grape tomatoes, parmesan cheese, greek olive oil $22

    Pan-Roasted Ashley Farms Chicken Breast

    soft polenta & ricotta, creamy kale & celery root, broccolini, gremolata, rutabaga puree, roasted poblano & apple cream $22

    Grilled Rosemary & Mustard Pork Porterhouse

    roasted cauliflower, eggplant & baby carrots, creamy country rice, swiss chard, bacon, ginger & cider vinegar 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!