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

  • Posted on Apr 28, 2012

    Mother’s Day Menu

    $35 per person (plus beverages, tax and gratuity)

     $15 children under 3-12 years

    FIRST COURSE

    330 caprese salad

    Baby greens, yellow & red tomatoes, roasted cherry tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, basil, balsamic & greek olive oil

    fresh fruit & berry plate

    cred grapes, cantaloupe & honeydew melon, pineapple, strawberries, mango, blueberries, buttermilk & yogurt sauce

    iceberg wedge salad

    crispy applewood bacon, plum tomatoes, red onion, creamy maytag blue cheese dressing

    slow roasted pork shoulder spring roll

    grilled pineapple & jicama salsa, baby arugula, sweet potato puree, ancho chile & lime vinaigrette

    fried green tomatoes & romaine hearts

    house made pimento cheese, Italian shaved ham, grilled red onions, horseradish & molasses vinaigrette

    ENTREES

    pan-roasted cajun seasoned scottish salmon

    creamy country rice & applewood bacon, vinegar braised kale, tomato & corn salsa, sweet potato puree, sweet curry cream

    empire eggs benedict

    butter braised local asparagus, canadian bacon, english muffins, yukon gold potatoes, maple sausage, hollandaise sauce

    330 carolina shrimp & guilford mills grits

    crispy heritage farms pork belly, cherry tomatoes & roasted tomatillos, poblano peppers, red onion, flagship cheese

    country steak sirloin &  fried egg

    mashed yukon gold potato, swiss chard, bacon, haricot vert, red onions & mushrooms, big boss pad penny brown ale reduction

    sautéed florida bay scallop & spaghetti pasta

    baby bok choy, grilled corn, zucchini, baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, black-eyed peas, ricotta, greek olive oil & white wine

    pan-fried heritage farms boneless pork loin

    black-eyed pea hopping john, seared green tomatoes, braised cabbage, beet salad, ginger & raisin jus

    red’s homemade biscuits & sausage milk gravy

    two eggs any style, hash brown potatoes, country-style collard greens, marinated tomatoes

    ashley farms chicken stew & pastry

    poached egg, flaky puff pastry, baby carrots, mushrooms, fingerling potatoes, peas, sautéed spinach, thyme veloute

    open-faced hinsdale omelet

    bliss potatoes & asparagus, gouda cheese, bell peppers, cabbage & rutabaga slaw, fried oysters, sweet pickle tartar sauce

    $35 per person (plus beverages, tax and gratuity)

     $15 children under 3-12 years


     

    Posted on Mar 5, 2011

    My Carolina Today visits Second Empire

    Yasmin and Darrell visit Second Empire as a possible option for a reception site.

    Talking with Chef

    Wedding Planning at Second Empire

     

    Posted on Jan 10, 2011

    Announcing the Second Empire Grand Prix Awards Luncheon

    Congratulations

    2010 Second Empire Grand Prix

    Fall Series Winners!!

    You are invited to the

    8th Annual Grand Prix

    Awards Luncheon

    Saturday, January 29, 2011

    12:00 Noon

    at

    Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern

    330 Hillsborough St.

    Raleigh, NC 27603

    Please RSVP to kim@second-empire.com or 919-868-8171.

    We will begin serving lunch shortly after noon once everyone has arrived and been seated. The Awards will be presented following lunch.

    You are welcome to bring guests for $20 per person payable at the door.

    Thank you very much and I look forward to seeing you on January 29th!

    Kim Reynolds

     

    Posted on Jul 30, 2010

    Special Package with Cameron Park Inn

    Second Empire has teamed with Cameron Park Inn to bring you a special package.

    Date Night Package

    You’ll know this experience is going to be special when your innkeepers greet you with a surprise just for Date Night guests. Then, begin your evening with a choice of romantic carriage rides:

    1. J&L Carriage will take you from the inn to the fabulous Second Empire for dinner (take taxi back to the inn) or

    2. Provide your own transportation to Second Empire and have the carriage meet you there for a one-hour, pre-dinner ride in downtown Raleigh.

    A $75 gift certificate for the meal is included with either option in this package.

    Advance notice is required. Please be sure to mention your carriage ride preference: inn to restaurant or pre-dinner downtown tour. To book the Date Night package, please email Nikki or call 919-835-2171 or 1-888-257-2171.

    Date Night package: $235 weekdays. $185 weekends. (Package prices are in addition to room fees.)

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    Posted on Oct 20, 2009

    Now Accepting Reservations Online

    Second Empire is happy to announce that we are now accepting reservations online via OpenTable.

    You can begin an online reservation by filling out the following form:

    You can also click here to make a reservation, or as always you can call us at 919-829-3663.

     

    Posted on Feb 5, 2007

    In the news: Chef’s Table at Second Empire

    Our Chef’s Table Experience was recently written up in the Boston Globe. They enjoyed the experience, you should call now to set up your own visit to the Chef’s table and create a unique experience!

    Read the Boston Globe’s article reviewing our Chef’s Table.

     
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    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!