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

    Fall 2009

    Appetizers

    Crispy Fried “Icy Bay” Calamari
    lightly seasoned flour, creamy lemon & parmesan dipping sauce $12

    Crispy Asian Shrimp Roll
    julienne vegetables, snow peas, zucchini, carrot, shitake mushroom, cilantro spicy mayonnaise $13

    Crispy Pennsylvania Duck Leg Confit
    stone ground yellow grits & jalapeno pepper, hickory smoke collard greens, grilled onion slaw, dried cherry sauce $14

    Creamy N.C. Crabmeat & Hummus Dip
    sliced artichokes, spinach, parmesan cheese, avocado, crispy pita bread, béchamel sauce $14

    Aged Proscuitto Ham & Baby Arugula Salad
    crispy fried brie cheese, asparagus & granny smith apple slaw, Belgian endive, phyllo dough, egg & parsley sauce $14

    Empire Greek Salad
    baby romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes, feta cheese, cucumbers, red onion, black olives, zesty garlic & herb vinaigrette $12

    House Cured Scottish Salmon Gravlax
    grilled vegetable frittata, scallion flatbread, baby romaine & radish, cauliflower puree, caper vert jus vinaigrette $14

    Traditional French Onion Soup
    Gruyere cheese, toasted garlic crouton, rich broth $10

    Entrées

    330 Tavern Risotto
    roasted butternut squash, Oregon wild mushrooms, corn, red onion, goat cheese, baby arugula, herb Greek olive oil  $25

    Grilled Certified Angus Beef Short Ribs
    creamy polenta & buffalo mozzarella, braised Swiss chard, spicy apple & red cabbage slaw, natural jus $24

    Roasted Five Spice Pennsylvania Duck Breast
    fingerling potato & honey roasted pear gratin, butternut squash puree, spicy haricot vert, cherry  juniper reduction  $29

    Empire Seafood Paella
    steamed mussels & scallops, seasonal fish, saffron rice, chicken, sausage, shrimp, fish fumét & herbs $23

    Ashley Farm Chicken Breast Parmigiana
    grilled zucchini & yellow squash, creamy country style rice & English peas, braised Swiss chard, hearty tomato sauce $21

    Baked Pulled Chicken Penne Pasta
    buffalo mozzarella, roasted bell peppers, spinach, cremini mushrooms, vegetables, grape tomatoes,  soft cream sauce $19

    Braised Berkshire Farm Pork Osso Bucco
    creamy hominy grit stew, sautéed apple & onions, root vegetables, thyme & roasted sweet garlic jus $23

    North Carolina Coastal Grouper
    Lyonnaise potatoes & red onions, crispy pork belly, Oregon mushrooms, baby zucchini, cider vinegar & molasses jus $25

    Crispy Shrimp & N.C. Crabmeat Asian Dumplings
    black bean & green tomato ragout, roasted butternut squash compote, cucumber & mango salad, lime cilantro cream $24

    Grilled Australian Lamb Rack & Braised Lam Leg Enchilada
    dirty Jasmine rice & chorizo sausage, butter braised Savoy cabbage, root vegetables, ruby port & tomato jus  $34

    Sautéed Cajun Seasoned Diver Sea Scallops
    braised short rib & cappelini pasta ragout, baby romaine, goat cheese, ratatouille, Bok choy, veal & tomato jus  $26

    Grilled Certified Angus Beef Ribeye
    N.C. sweet potato & duck confit gratin, ratatouille, rutabaga puree, spinach, chipotle & mango butter $34

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    Daniel Schurr, Chef de Cuisine

    Please, no separate checks

    18% gratuity on parties of 7 or more

    Please inform your server of any dietary restrictions




    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!