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NC Shrimp Cocktail
$16
Jonah Crab Claws

3 for $21

6 for $42
Tuna Ceviche*
$15
Smoked Fish Dip
$12
Crab Lettuce Cups
$15
Market Crudo*

MP
Seafood Tower*
$78

oysters, lobster tail & claws, king crab, shrimp, crab lettuce cups
Oysters on The Half Shell*

served with lemon, mignonette, half dozen or full dozen

Drop Biscuits
$8

pepper jelly
Hushpuppies
$8

jalapeño, cheddar, honey butter
Peaches & Cream
$18

fresh NC peaches, stracciatella, Lady Edison country ham, heirloom tomatoes, toasted pistachios, mint, basil, hot honey vinaigrette
Crispy Sesame Shrimp
$15

golden sesame shrimp toast, ginger-lime vinaigrette
Chips and Dip
$9

house-made salt &vinegar chips, French onion dip
Seasonal Hummus
$12

vegetable crudite

gluten free
Soy-Cured Beef Carpaccio
$18

Asian pear, pickled watermelon rind, crispy rice shards, toasted sesames, scallions, yuzu vinaigrette
Pigs in a Blanket
$12

Carolina-style, chili, slaw, Lusty monk mustard
Fried Chicken Wingettes
$18

half pound, sweet sambal, ranch
Fried Calamari
$16

Marinara, charred lemon

Fried Oyster Caesar*
$19

fried oysters, romaine, classic caesar dressing, parmesan, fried oyster crackers
BLT Wedge
$16

local bacon, iceberg, heirloom tomato, bleu cheese, green goddess, sunflower seeds

gluten free
Lettuces
$12

local heads, lemon vinaigrette, soft herbs, shaved vegetables

gluten free
Lobster Bisque
$13

cognac cream, hand-picked Maine lobster, tarragon, chives

Carolina Flounder
$35

sweet corn succotash, butter beans, black-eyed peas, tomatoes, caper herb vinaigrette, fried okra
Western NC Trout
$39

crab stuffed, spinach, trout roe, beurre blanc

gluten free
Steak Frites*
$49

14 oz CAB DemKota Prime NY Strip, French fries, asparagus, Szechuan peppercorn au poivre, crispy shallots

gluten free
Broiled Maine Lobster
$48

warm hotel butter, roasted corn, fries, charred lemon
Linguine Fra Diavolo
$30

scallops, spicy confit tomato sauce, shallots, garlic, basil
Shrimp & Grits
$28

mushrooms, scallions, crispy bacon, tomato jus

gluten free
Calabash Seafood Platter
$34

lightly-fried shrimp, oysters, flounder, fries, house slaw, Louisiana rémoulade, cocktail sauce, lemon
Pan-Roasted Heritage Farms Pork Chop
$32

peach mostarda, roasted sweet potato purée, braised collards with guanciale, pot licker jus
Seared Tuna*
$34

spice crusted, Carolina gold herb rice, tomato curry, almonds, golden raisins

gluten free
Geo’s Tavern Burger*
$20

Cooper Sharp American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, house sauce, fries, pickle
Roasted Ashley Farm Chicken
$28

Aji Amarillo fingerling potatoes, broccoli rabe, chimichurri jus

gluten free
Summer Gnocchi
$24

arugula pesto, summer vegetables, Parmigiano-Reggiano
Moules Frites
$25

Bangs Island mussels, served with fries, choice of: Mussels take Manhattan: seafood broth, tomatoes, fennel, saffron, white wine Lusty Monk: mustard, shallots, white wine, cream

Tar Heel
$14

rosemary gin, fever tree tonic, lime oil, torched rosemary
Evening on Franklin
$17

100 proof bourbon, demerara, angostura & orange bitters, luxardo syrup, smoked with applewood & hickory wood chips
The Finley
$16

gin, elderflower, lime juice, mint, simple, cucumber, ginger
My Blue Heaven
$15

Tanqueray gin, blueberry basil syrup, lemon, Licor 43, peppercorn & jalapeno cordial
The Bell Tower
$15

El Jimador reposado, blueberry basil syrup, dry curacao, lime
Morgan Creek
$17

Raleigh Rum Co. spiced rum, Demerara, lime, campari, pineapple
Gimghoul
$16

Tito's, rosemary mint syrup, Lillet Blanc, lemon, egg white*
Carolina Sunset
$15

tequila reposado, campari, agave, grapefruit, orange bitters, soda, mezcal spritz
Crystal Mojito
$16

silver rum, fresh cucumber, lime juice, mint
sangria with lemongrass, cucumber, sage, peach and citrus
$16

sangria with lemongrass, cucumber, sage, peach and citrus

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