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

    Duck Confit & Tofu Steak Salad 

    kabocha squash puree, shiitake mushrooms, grape tomatoes, aleppo pepper, leeks, sesame seeds, charred scallion & red miso dressing $19

    Steamed Lobster & Grilled Fingerling Potato Salad

    hearts of palm, shaved brussels sprouts, bacon, frisse, pumpkin seeds, marinated savoy cabbage, turmeric tahini dressing $20

    Roasted Bell & Evans Chicken Ballotine Salad

    savory mousseline, lamb, spinach, mushrooms, warm polenta & fennel salad, chickpeas, feta cheese, treviso, anchovy parmesan lemon sauce $18

    Crispy Beeler Farms “Pepsi Cola” Braised Pork Belly 

    creamy cannellini beans & butternut squash, ricotta cheese gnudi, spinach, roasted tomato salad, grain mustard cream $19

     King Prawns & Prince Edward Island Mussels

    black forbidden rice & mung beans, bok choy, fennel, sweet potato, plum tomatoes, seaweed, curry coconut lemongrass jus $19

    Empire Crispy Local Lettuce Salad

    hearty lettuce, belgian endive, raddichio, frisse, gem lettuce, dill, balsamic ginger dressing $16

    Crispy Point Judith Calamari

        lightly seasoned buckwheat & cornmeal flour, creamy roasted pineapple tartar sauce $19

    Classic “330” French Onion Soup

    caramelized spanish onions, gruyere cheese, toasted herb croutons, rich broth $16

    Charcuterie Plate

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

    Soup du Jour   $15

     

    Entrées

    Sauteed Cajun Seasoned Grouper *

    herb roasted yukon gold potatoes, Asian braised collards, cauliflower & corn salad, carrot puree, roasted eggplant & bell pepper jus $39

    Citrus & Herb Grilled Scottish “Bakkafrost” Salmon * 

    creamy roasted butternut squash & pumpkin seed risotto, bacon, tuscan kale, cucumber egg salad, pistachios, red miso celery root jus $37

    Pan-Roasted New Bedford Sea Scallops*

    crispy green lentil & mushroom patty, braised red cabbage, leek ragout, spicy napa cabbage salad, orange rutabaga sauce $45

    Empire Seafood Paella

     steamed mussels, clams, scallops, seasonal fish, shrimp, saffron rice, chicken, chorizo sausage, stagionato cheese, herb fumét $35

    Grilled Bell & Evans Chicken Breast

    creamy broccoli & caper risotto, braised red cabbage, roasted pineapple salad, roasted anaheim pepper & tomato sauce $31

    Roasted Australian Lamb Rack*

    crispy potato rosti & gruyere cheese, spicy vegetable sarma, leeks, mushroom bolognese, dried apple salad, walnuts, carob molasses & vinegar jus $48

    Grilled Beeler Farms Pork Rack Chop* 

    sauteed fingerling potatos & pancetta ham, black olives, spaghetti squash, cucumber & gold beet salad, maple syrup pimiento pepper jus $34

    Pennsylvania Five Spiced Duck Breast*

    bomba rice rice & dried cranberry casserole, rutabaga puree, butternut squash, haricot verts, fennel orange salad, port wine grain mustard sauce $42

    Grilled Cajun Seasoned Black Angus Ribeye*

    creamy ricotta & herb polenta, wilted spinach, roasted asparagus, warm eggplant salad, 330 steak sauce $66

     

    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!