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

  • MAIN DINING MENU

    First Courses

    Cucumber & Melon Medley Salad

    cantaloupe, honey dew, watermelon, feta cheese, serrano ham, chia seeds, orange tahini dressing $16

    Atlantic Coast Flounder Crudo Tostada*

    corn tortillas, black beans, pineapple, jicama, edamame, grape tomatoes, cotija cheese, creama, ancho chili & tomato vinaigrette $17

    Norwegian KvarØy  Arctic Salmon Gravlax *

    grilled focaccia bread, shaved fennel, zucchini, soppressata, corn, gherkins, dates, pickled egg salad, creme fraiche dill sauce $18

    Roasted Bell & Evans Chicken Ballotine

    warm french lentils & roasted eggplant, butternut squash, currants, radish, belgian endive, oyster mushrooms, ricotta cheese, roasted green bell pepper dressing $17

    Empire Crispy Local Lettuce Salad

    hearty lettuce, belgian endive, raddichio, frisse, gem lettuce, dill, balsamic ginger dressing $15

    Satueed Pork Belly & Beef Tongue Savoy Cabbage

    mung beans & pickled turnips, english pea puree, chanterelle mushroom, comte cheese, juniper red wine sauce $18

    Baked Maine Oyster “Rockefeller”

    warm black-eyed pea & wild rice, tasso ham, baby kale, grapefruit segments, corn, butternut squash puree, ancho chili beurre blanc $17

    Crispy Point Judith Calamari

        lightly seasoned buckwheat & cornmeal flour, creamy roasted pineapple lime dipping sauce $18

    Classic “330” French Onion Soup

    caramelized spanish onions, gruyere cheese, toasted herb croutons, rich broth $15

    Charcuterie Plate

    serrano ham, duck pastrami, soppressata, salami with pecans, red onion marmalade, dried fruit, chevre spread, chow chow, crackers $23

    Soup du Jour   $14

     

    Entrées

    Citrus & Herb Grilled Swordfish

    creamy irish cheddar & pancetta ham risotto, tuscan kale, rutabaga puree, spaghetti squash, beet salad, almonds, caper saffron cream sauce $37

    Grilled Norwegian KvarØy Arctic Salmon * 

    hominy & tasso ham alfredo, roasted green bell pepeprs, corn, haricot verts, gribiche, bok choy, pineapple slaw, carrot curry jus $34

    Sautéed Chilean Sea Bass

    yukon gold potatoes & grilled shrimp, bacon, ratatouille, mustard greens, roasted carrots, cucumber salad, roasted poblano black currant jus $39

    Empire Seafood Paella

     steamed mussels, clams, scallops, seasonal fish, shrimp, saffron rice, chicken, chorizo sausage, stagionato cheese, herb fumét $29

    Sauteed Herb Breaded Organic Chicken Breast

    fava beans & brussel sprouts, oyster mushrooms, serrano ham, mozzarella pearls, spaghetti squash, fennel & cabbage, roasted tomato cream $28

    Roasted Australian Lamb Rack*

    creamy saffron & mushrom risotto, edamame, grilled asparagus, collards with bacon, kabocha squash salad, roasted fennel caper jus $46

    Grilled Beeler Farms Pork Rack Chop* 

    jasmine rice & roasted butternut squash stir fry, tofu, bacon, napa cabbage kimchi, root vegetable puree, snow pea salad, ginger port jus $29

    Roasted Pennsylvania Duck Breast*

    roasted root vegetable & leek hash, wilted spinach, broccolini, waldorf salad, grapes, apples, pecans, caramalized prune balsamic sauce $39

    Pan-Seared Cajun Seasoned Black Angus Ribeye*

    sauteed rosemary fingerling lotatoes, ratatouille, braised escarole, gem lettuce, gherkins, dried cherry poblano butter $64

     

    Chef Daniel Schurr

    *consuming raw or undercooked meats, seafood, shellfish, eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness

    *these items may be served raw or undercooked




    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!