Jan 11, 2010 - Now taking reservations for Valentine’s Day
Second Empire is happy to announce that it will be open on Sunday, February 14th for Valentine’s day.
For reservations, phone us at (919) 829-3663 or reserve online.
Nov 22, 2009 - Holiday Lunch Menu Announced for December
Second Empire is happy to announce our Holiday Lunch Menu, available during December 2009.
For reservations, phone us at (919) 829-3663 or reserve online.
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After 11 successful years of providing our guests with the ultimate dining experience in an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere for dinner, we now provide the same opportunity for lunch.
Whether it is a corporate meeting, business function or meeting friends for an excellent meal, we have the dining area for your needs. For regular dining we will serve lunch in our upstairs dining rooms. As always, we will also have available our Capitol Room, Raleigh Room, and Pine Room for private dining events. To meet your conferencing needs we now have all of our dining rooms equipped with ground line internet access.
You will be able to impress your dining companions with the outstanding cuisine and polished service that won us the AAA Four Diamond Award for 5 years, the DiRoNA Award for 4 years and the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 10 years!
On another note, the Holiday Season is quickly approaching and our rooms are filling up. Second Empire has a variety of rooms for groups from 15 to 300. Our events coordinator Tracy Thorpe would love the opportunity to meet with you, take you on a tour of our facility and show you how we could make your event one of a kind! Please call her at 919-829-3663 to set up an appointment.
Please come celebrate with us! We hope to see you very soon!
Nov 22, 2009 - 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 begin your experience with a special surprise from the innkeepers at check in. Your romantic evening starts with a carriage ride (J&L Carriage) from the inn to the fabulous Second Empire for dinner. A $75 gift certificate for the meal is included in this package. After dinner, your carriage will take you for a tour of downtown Raleigh before returning to the Inn.
Date Night package: $185.
Advance notice is required. To book the Date Night package, please email Nikki or call 919-835-2171 or 1-888-257-2171.
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.
Oct 4, 2009 - Wine Dinner October 27th
Second Empire is pleased to announce a new Wine Dinner as part of our Wine Educator Series. The dinner will be on Tuesday, October 27th at 7pm.
Please contact us at (919) 829-3663 to make a reservation.
Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern
Wine Dinner
Wine Educator Series
Oct. 27, 2009
7:00 pm
first course
Pan-Roasted “Diver” Sea Scallop
creamy saffron risotto, Johnston Co. sweet potato, wilted spinach, spicy haricot vert, poblano & tomato vert jus
Sineann Oregon Pinot Gris
second course
Sautéed Cajun-Spiced Alaskan Halibut
cannellini bean & pork belly ragout, country-style collard greens, sliced radish & grapefruit, curry apple cream
Sineann Celilo Vineyard Gewurtztraminer
third course
Grilled Scottish Salmon Pavé
Stone-ground grits & smoked tomato, roasted cauliflower puree, grilled asparagus, fennel& port jus
Sineann Oregon Pinot Noir
fourth course
Grilled New Zealand Venison Rack
pommery mustard & herb spatzel, roasted butternut squash, braised Swiss chard, juniper red wine sauce
Sineann Four Heathens Vineyard Pinot Noir
fifth course
Chocolate Bread Pudding
Sineann Sweet Sydney Zinfandel Ice Wine
Chef de Cuisine Daniel Schurr
Jun 23, 2009 - The Second Empire Race Springs Forward
Everyone at Second Empire is excited about the many changes to the Second Empire Grand Prix series in 2010… we’re expanding the series to include even more races! While the series is already one of the most successful and competitive in the area, we’re expanding on the current, excellent selection of races to include several races in the spring.
To kick things off right, the Second Empire 5k Classic is “springing forward” to the spring of 2010 to start the new Grand Prix Series. We’re looking forward to another great turnout, and are excited about the chance to expand the series.
The 2010 Second Empire 5k Classic will be held on May 2 at 2pm and will once again feature the CU Fitness Center Pump ‘n Run Competition.
For more information, please visit the race website at www.SecondEmpireRaceRaleigh.com
May 3, 2009 - Mother’s Day Brunch
Second Empire is accepting reservations for Mother’s Day brunch for May 10, 2009. We will be serving the menu below from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Please contact us at (919) 829-3663 to reserve your special meal in honor of the mothers in your life.
Happy Mother’s Day
first courses
roasted beet & tomato bread salad
red beets, baby romaine lettuce, grilled corn, baguette, plum tomatoes, balsamic vinegar & Greek olive oil
empire baby green salad
Belgian endive, frisée lettuce, red oak leaf, baby romaine, roasted shallot & balsamic dressing
melon & fresh berry plate
cantaloupe & honeydew melon, mango, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, yogurt sauce
bay scallops & avocado taco
black bean & mango salad, Bibb lettuce, crispy flour tortilla, tomatoes, chipotle vinaigrette
clam & corn chowder
Yellow corn, clams, potatoes, celery
entrées
crispy fried grouper
warm spinach salad, hard boiled egg, smoked bacon, haricot vert, sliced tomatoes, caper tartar & lemon sauce
empire eggs benedict
asparagus, Canadian bacon, toasted English muffins, roasted Yukon gold potatoes, maple sausage, hollandaise sauce
sautéed “royal red” gulf shrimp fettucini primavera
baby carrots, spinach, zucchini, English peas, goat cheese, grape tomatoes, light chive cream
belgian waffle & fresh berries
vanilla whipped cream, maple syrup, crispy bacon or sausage
certified angus beef & fried egg
grits & red eye gravy, country style collard greens, sliced tomato, maple sausage, flat bread, Newcastle brown ale reduction
pan-fried boneless porkloin
creamy hominy grits, sugar snap peas, chow chow, yellow corn, pineapple & green peppercorn butter
empire homemade biscuits & sausage milk gravy
eggs any style, country ham, crispy green tomatoes, roasted Yukon potatoes
roasted ashley farms chicken breast
creamy mashed potatoes, butter braised Swiss chard, cured ham, corn & red onion salsa, mushroom sauce
west end omelet
crab meat, poblano peppers, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, palhais cheese, potato hash, chipotle & lime crème fraîche
$31.95 per person
$13.95 children under 12 years
Apr 14, 2009 - New Nightly Special Menus
Hello Everyone!
We would like to introduce our new nightly special menus to you. Hope you will join us soon!
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For more information and reservations, please call us at 919-829-3663.
Jan 17, 2009 - Annual Winemaker Dinner for the Triangle Wine Experience
Hello Everyone!
Second Empire Restaurant would like to invite everyone to our annual winemaker dinner for the Triangle Wine Experience. On the night of February 5th, Second Empire will be holding a wine dinner featuring winemaker Rob Fisher from Fisher Vineyards in Napa valley. Second Empire will donate a portion of their proceeds to Frankie Lemmon Foundation.
The Triangle Wine Experience is from February 5-7 benefiting the Frankie Lemmon Foundation. The Triangle Wine Experience is the Triangle and Carolina’s premier wine event encompassing tastings, dinners, and a Grand Gala with Live and Silent Auctions over a three day period. Winemakers from all over the world participate in this truly amazing event. All proceeds from the Triangle Wine Experience go the Frankie Lemmon Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the education and support of children with special needs. Please visit www.trianglewineexperience.org for tickets and information. You may place reservations through their website or by calling the Frankie Lemmon Foundation office at (919) 845.8880.
We look forward to seeing you then!!
Dec 2, 2008 - Triangle Wine Experience February 5-7, 2009
Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern is excited and honored to be a host for the Triangle Wine Experience early next year. The Triangle Wine Experience will be held from February 5th to the 7th in 2009.
Second Empire will host winemaker Rob Fisher of the Fisher Vineyards as part of the event on Thursday, February 5, 2009.
The Triangle Wine Experience is the Triangle and Carolina’s premier wine event encompassing tastings, dinners, and a Grand Gala with Live and Silent Auctions over a three day period. Winemakers from all over the world participate in this truly amazing event. All proceeds from the Triangle Wine Experience go the Frankie Lemmon Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the education and support of children with special needs.
Please visit www.trianglewineexperience.org for tickets and information.
To learn more about the Frankie Lemmon Foundation, please visit www.frankielemmon.org.
