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

    Grilled KvarØy Salmon & Creamy Crabmeat Salad

    crispy rice turmeric crepe, charred zucchini, baby kale & sweet potato salad, jicama, frisse, orange tahini dressing $18

    Roasted Duck Leg & Grilled Pineapple Salad

    french green lentils & jasmine rice, pecans, gem lettuce, chickpeas, belgian endive, cauliflower puree, creamy lime poblano sauce $17

    Grilled Marinated Shrimp & Ahi Tuna Salad*

    red quinoa & roasted leeks, tofu, seaweed, carrot, napa cabbage kimchi, pea tendrils, madras curry coconut milk dressing $19

    Sautéed “Pepsi Cola” Pork Belly & Braised Angus Beef Tongue

    eggplant & white northern bean sauté, chickpeas, hummus, red onion, chopped egg, spicy cabbage & cucumbers, citrus plum tomato sauce $17

     Roasted Latin Octopus & Cured Chorizo Sausage Ragout

    queso blanco & ancho chili pupusa, cilantro, sweet potato puree, black beans, maitake mushroom, jicama salad, mole sauce $18

    Empire Crispy Local Lettuce Salad

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

    Crispy Point Judith Calamari

        lightly seasoned buckwheat & cornmeal flour, creamy roasted pineapple tartar 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

    Pan-Roasted Swordfish

    smoked trout & saffron fingerling potatoes, savoy cabbage, roasted cauliflower salad, haricot verts, chive & mustard cream sauce  $37

    Cajun Seasoned Arctic KvarØy Salmon * 

    roasted butternut squash & wild rice risotto, tasso ham, shiitake mushrooms, baby carrots, spinach, celery root salad, green goddess sauce $34

    Grilled Yellowfin Tuna Steak*

    jasmine rice & mung beans, leeks, kabocha squash, bok choy, honey dew melon & feta salad, ginger molasses vinaigrette $39

    Empire Seafood Paella

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

    Roasted Bell & Evans Chicken Breast

    black “forbidden” rice & buternut squash, almonds, harissa broccolini, cauliflower puree, beet salad, basil roasted red pepper jus $28

    Roasted Australian Lamb Rack*

    black-eyed pea & sweet potato cabbage roll, oyster mushrooms, chorizo, turnip puree, haricot verts, radish salad, chickpea & eggplant curry jus $46

    Grilled Beeler Farms Pork Rack Chop* 

    creamy ricotta cheese & grain mustard polenta, baby kale, bacon, curried crussels sprouts, cabbage salad, ginger raisin cider vinaiger jus $29

    Pennsylvania Five Spiced Duck Breast*

    hominy & eggplant provencal, zucchini, mozzarella, braisednapa cabbagem elote salad, ancho chili roasted pineapple sauce $39

    Grilled Moroccan Seasoned Black Angus Ribeye*

    sauteed potato gnocchi & tuscan kale, pancette ham, roasted spaghetti squash, goat cheese, aruhula salad, grilled asparagus, empire 330 steak sauce $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!