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

    Warm Duck Confit & Black-Eyed Pea Salad

    pimiento cheese & cabbage pupusa, yellow tomato, corn, hearts of palm, arugula, crème fraiche & dijon mustard dressing $19

    Cajun Seasoned Georgia Quail

    creamy yukon gold potatoes & roasted shallots, sunchoke puree, pear salad, tuscan kale, green peppercorn & leek jus $19

    Colorado Lamb Loin Carpaccio Plate*

    provençal bean salad, chickpeas, cannellini beans, haricot verts, cauliflower puree, saffron caper mayo sauce, focaccia bread $20

    Smoked Trout & Braised Spanish Rabbit Salad

    cantaloupe & charred asparagus, blueberries, gem lettuce, cucumber, roasted pine nuts, radish, avocado thai basil dressing $18

    Empire Crispy Local Lettuce Salad

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

    Crispy Argentinian Calamari

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

    Citrus & Latin Seasoned Swordfish *

    creamy yukon potatoes & saffron, bacon, tapenade, spaghetti squash, haricot verts, spinach & egg salad, roasted garlic & golden raisin jus $39

    Citrus & Herb Grilled Scottish “Bakkafrost” Salmon * 

    brown rice & chorizo stuffed zucchini, almonds, cauliflower puree, collard greens, fennel salad, roasted tomatillo & port jus $37

    Pan-Roasted New Bedford Sea Scallops*

    citrus sunchoke & cannellini bean puree, bok choy, fried green tomato, sweet potato, snow pea sauté, curry corn sauce $45

    Empire Seafood Paella

     steamed mussels, clams, scallops, seasonal fish, shrimp, saffron rice, chicken, chorizo sausage, stagionato cheese, herb fumét $36

    Herb Roasted Bell & Evans Chicken Breast

    potato gnocchi & roasted plum tomatoes, basil pesto, artichokes, braised escarole, zucchini, cucumber & carrot salad, eggplant & saffron $32

    Grilled Australian Lamb Rack*

    grilled corn & tomato risotto, cotija cheese, grilled asparagus, wilted spinach, chimichurri, jicama & radish salad, poblano port wine sauce $48

    Citrus & Oregano Grilled Beeler Farms Pork Rib  Chop* 

    rustic fingerling potato & roasted butternut squash, bacon, asian braised tuscan kale, melted leeks, balsamic & carob molasses sauce $34

    Roasted Pennslyvania Five Spice Duck Breast*

    broccoli & zucchini summer casserole, chorizo, rutabaga puree, spicy mushroom salad, hearts of palm, gold beet agave sauce $43

    Grilled Empire Black Angus Ribeye*

    creamy sweet pickle & ricotta cheese polenta, pancetta, shishito peppers, ratatouille, roasted broccolini, pineapple slaw, 330 steak sauce $67

     

    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!