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

    Citrus & Herb Grilled Shrimp Chickpea Crepe

    cumin roasted baby carrots, greek yogurt, grilled pineapple, zucchini, baba ghanoush, shishito peppers, carob tahini dressing $19

    Crispy Duck Leg Confit

    petite green lentils & grapefruit salad, butternut squash compote, belgian endive, parsnip puree, dried cranberry reduction $19

    Faroe Island Salmon Gravlax *

    smoked trout & yukon gold potato salad, curry creme fraiche, english peas, grilled focaccia, cucumber, creamy feta & harissa dressing $20

    Juniper Berry Red Wine Braised Oxtail Ragout

    grilled asian eggplant & maitake mushrooms, walnuts, creamy fettuccine, gremolata, butternut squash puree, natural jus $19

    Empire Crispy Local Lettuce Salad

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

    Sauteed Black Tiger Shrimp

    crispy yukon gold potato galette, ginger, leeks, ratatouille, beet puree, pork belly, coconut & butternut squash sauce $19

    Crispy Point Judith Calamari

        lightly seasoned buckwheat & cornmeal flour, creamy roasted plum tomato & horseradish sauce $18

    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

    Mustard & Oregano Grilled Swordfish *

    fingerling potatoes & corona bean ragout, chorizo, collards, roasted baby carrot salad, spicy vert jus $39

    Chimichurri Marinated “Bakkafrost” Salmon * 

    fettuccine pasta & fava beans, marcona almonds, spinach, shishito pepper, butternut squash, broccoli puree, serrano ham & mushroom sauce $37

    Pan-Roasted New Bedford Sea Scallops*

    sauteed smoked trout & caper polenta, curry sweet potato puree, asian tuscan kale, romesco, almonds, broccolini, roasted pineapple carob molasses jus $45

    Empire Seafood Paella

     steamed mussels, clams, scallops, seasonal fish, shrimp, saffron rice, chicken, chorizo sausage, stagionato cheese, herb fumét $37

    Herb Roasted Bell & Evans Chicken Breast Marsala

    cheesy orzo pasta & charred french beans, pumpkin seeds, roasted leeks, red cabbage, pea purée, fennel salad, red beet mushroom marsala sauce $33

    Grilled Australian Lamb Rack*

    spanish bomba rice & chorizo, curry, parsnip purée, citrus butter brussels sprouts, spinach salad, feta, star anise & sweet potato red wine jus  $48

    Garlic & Citrus Grilled Beeler Farms Pork Rib Chop* 

    green lentils & eggplant sarma, dates, zucchini, red pepper purée, roasted cauliflower, peppadew peppers, fava beans, dried cherry & fennel $34

    Pan Roasted Pennsylvania Pekin Duck Breast*

    creamy saffron & grilled shiitake mushroom risotto, sweet & sour leeks, charred asparagus salad, walnuts, lentil red wine sauce $44

    Pan Seared Cajun Seasoned Angus Beef Ribeye*

    sautéed fingerling potatoes & charred shishito peppers, charred broccolini, napa cabbage, roasted rutabaga, dried cherry & chipotle butter $68

     

    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!