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Appetizers
$5
Bistro Rolls
Cultured butter, sea salt
$5
$15
Blooming Onion
Fried jumbo onion, chipotle ranch, Prime steak sauce
$15
$21
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
Applewood-smoked bacon, Maple-bourbon glaze, urfa biber chile, Carolina Gold rice grits with chevre
$21
$18
Roasted Bone Marrow
Preserved lemon gremolata, cherry mostarda, crostini
$18
$21
Lobster & Crab Dip
Crostini
$21
$19
Oysters Big Rockefeller
Boursin cheese, 'Nduja, preserved lemon, fines herbes, pork panko
$19
$26
Crab Cake
Colossal lump crab, green chili crema
$26
$21
Seared Tuna
Benne seed crust, sweet soy glaze, ginger, orange-chili vinaigrette
$21
$26
Colossal Blue Crab Stack
Layers of colossal lump blue crab, avocado, mango, arugula, yuzu-basil vinaigrette
$26
Raw
$99
Seafood Tower
Colossal lump crab cake, oysters on the half shell, jumbo shrimp, lobster tail, colossal lump blue crab, accoutrements
$99
$3.5 / each
Oysters on the Half Shell
Local selection, champagne mignonette
$3.5 / each
$20
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Drawn butter, dill cocktail sauce, lemon
$20
MP
Cold Water Lobster Cocktail
6-7oz tail, drawn butter, dill cocktail sauce, lemon
MP
Charcuterie & Cheese
$24
Charcuterie Board
14-month aged Lady Edison ham, Saucisson a l'Ail, Black Pepper Sorghum Salami, 'Nduja, accoutrements
$24
$20
Cheese Board
Cottonbell, Caciotta Tartufo (black truffle), l'Amuse Aged Gouda, Fior d'Arancio, accoutrements
$20
$40
Chef's Tour
Our full selection of charcuterie, cheese, and accoutrements
$40
Caviar
...
$100
Marshallberg Farm Caviar
Osetra roe, Pringles, crème fraȋche, chives, dill
$100
Soups & Salads
*Add proteins to salads for additional charge.
$14
French Onion Soup
Caramelized onions, rich beef broth, gruyère cheese crouton
$14
$16
Lobster Bisque
Cold water lobster, sherry, cream, lobster oil
$16
$15
Caesar Salad
Heart of romaine, house Caesar dressing, biscuit croutons, parmesan
$15
$15
Proper Wedge
Iceberg, house chunky blue cheese dressing, Benton's bacon bits, fried shallots, marinated baby heirloom tomatoes, sweety drop peppers
$15
$15
Roasted Beet Salad
Arugula, whipped goat cheese, spiced walnuts, pickled shallot, honey-lavender vinaigrette
$15
House-Made Pasta
$31
Pork Ragu
Campanelle, 'nduja, roasted pork shoulder, gruyère
$31
$39
Lobster Truffle Mac
Gnocchetti, cold water lobster, smoked gouda, white truffle oil, Cheshire bacon, fines herbes
$39
$32
Scallop Gnocchetti
Gnocchetti, vadouvan curry-dusted scallops, citrus cream, roasted tomato, preserved lemon
$32
Mains
$55
Crab Cakes
Two Colossal lump crab cakes, Carolina Gold rice grits, chevre, asparagus, arugula, citrus vinaigrette
$55
$25
Prime Burger
8oz. of ground Certified Angus Beef® brisket, short rib and chuck with applewood smoked bacon, aged white cheddar, fried shallots, dijon and black garlic aioli on brioche + truffle fries
$25
$56
Pan-Seared Grouper
Roasted tomato and wild mushroom risotto, Chablis dill sauce
$56
$47
Cheshire Pork Cowboy Chop
12 oz. bone-in Cheshire Pork chop with black garlic chimichurri, Boursin whipped potatoes, grilled asparagus
$47
$38
Chicken Piccata
Pan-fried chicken breast, lemon-caper sauce, Boursin whipped potatoes, grilled broccolini
$38
$34
Wild Mushroom Risotto
Arborio rice, shiitakes, creminis, portobellos, pecorino romano, gruyère, preserved lemon gremolata
$34
(*Add protein for additional charge)
Wood-Fired Steaks
$49
Filet Flight
Three 3 oz. filet medallions with choice of 3 butters or sauces
$49
$55
7 oz. Filet
Certified Angus Beef®
$55
$39
8 oz. Strip-Style Sirloin
Certified Angus Beef®
$39
$85
10 oz. Center Cut Filet
Prime
$85
MP
14 oz. Dry-Aged NY Strip
Prime
MP
$69
16 oz. Ribeye
Prime
$69
MP
32 oz. Tomahawk
Certified Angus Beef®
MP
Enhancements
$18
Crab Oscar
$18
MP
Grilled Cold Water Lobster Tail
MP
$20
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
$20
$18
Seared Scallops
$18
$4
Herb-Blue Cheese Crust
$4
$3
Blackened Style
$3
Butters & Sauces
$2
Maitre D' Butter
$2
$3
Bone Marrow Butter
$3
$5
Truffle Butter
$5
$2
Prime Steak Sauce
$2
$2
Bearnaise
$2
$3
Port Wine Demi
$3
$3
Sauce au Poivre
$3
$3
Cognac Cream
$3
$2
Black Garlic Chimichurri
$2
$2
Black Garlic Aioli
$2
$2
Horseradish Cream
$2
$10
Sauce Flight
Selection of 4 sauces or butters
$10
Sides
$12
Boursin Whipped Potatoes
$12
$14
Cauliflower Gratin
$14
$13
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
$13
$12
Roasted Wild Mushrooms
$12
$13
Duck Fat-Fried Fingerling Potatoes
$13
$12
Grilled Asparagus
$12
$12
Truffle Fries
$12
$12
Grilled Broccolini
$12
$14
Truffle Mac & Cheese
$14
$12
XL Loaded Baked Potato
$12
DESSERT
$14
Prime Chocolate Cake
$14
$12
Limoncello Mascarpone Cake
$12
$12
Pistachio Ricotta Cake
$12
$13
Vanilla Crème Brûlée
$13
$14
Salted Caramel Cheesecake
$14
$14
Seasonal Cheesecake
$14
$5
Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream
$5
COFFEE & TEA
Espresso
Americano
Latte
Cappuccino
Assorted hot teas available
CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING
$10 / $39
Mionetto Prosecco Brut
Treviso, Italy (N/V)
$10 / $39
$11 / $40
Le Grand Courtâge Brut Rosé
France (N/V)
$11 / $40
- / $42
Gratien & Meyer Crémant Brut
Loire Valley, France (N/V)
- / $42
- / $45
Besson Rosé Granite
Beaujolais, France
- / $45
- / $90
Lanson Brut Black Label Champagne
Reims, France (N/V)
- / $90
- / $200
Louis Roederer Brut Rosé
Champagne, France 2016
- / $200
- / $395
Moët & Chandon Dom Pérignon Brut Champagne
France 2012
- / $395
- / $450
Louis Roederer Cristal Brut
Champagne, France 2014
- / $450
CHARDONNAY
$11 / $41
Cave De Lugny Mâcon Lugny Les Charmes
Mâconnais, Burgundy, France
$11 / $41
- / $40
Cambria Katherine’s Vineyard Chardonnay
Santa Maria Valley, California 2021
- / $40
- / $42
Mer Soleil Rsv Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands
Santa Lucia Highlands, California
- / $42
$14 / $53
Hartford Court Chardonnay
Russian River Valley, California
$14 / $53
$20 / $77
Stonestreet Estate Vineyards Chardonnay
Napa Valley, California
$20 / $77
- / $120
Sonoma-Cutrer 40th Anniversary Chardonnay
Russian River Valley, California
- / $120
SAUVIGNON BLANC
$11 / $41
Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, New Zealand
$11 / $41
- / $42
Quilt Fume Sauvignon Blanc
Napa Valley, California
- / $42
- / $45
La Crema Sauvignon Blanc
Sonoma Coast, California
- / $45
$18 / $69
Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc
Napa Valley, California 2021
$18 / $69
PINOT GRIGIO / PINOT GRIS
$11 / $41
Sokol Blosser Estate Pinot Gris
Willamette Valley, Oregon
$11 / $41
- / $42
Pighin Pinot Grigio D.O.C Fruili Grave
Friuli, Italy
- / $42
$18 / $69
Santa Margarita Pinot Grigio
Alto Adige, Italy
$18 / $69
RIESLING / MOSCATO
$11 / $41
Fess Parker Riesling
Santa Barbara County, California
$11 / $41
- / $39
Caposaldo Moscato
Italy (N/V)
- / $39
- / $55
Trimbach Riesling Alsace, France
Alsace, France 2020
- / $55
ROSÉ
$11 / $41
Fleurs De Praire Rosé
Languedoc,France
$11 / $41
$12 / $45
Calafuria Rosé
Puglia, Italy
$12 / $45
- / $47
AIX Rosé
Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence, France 2021
- / $47
ALTERNATIVE WHITES
- / $39
Parallel 45 Blanc
Côtes du Rhône, France
- / $39
- / $42
Moulin de Gassac Daumas Picpoul de Pinet
Languedoc, France
- / $42
- / $55
Antinori Guado al Tasso Vermentino
Bolgheri, Italy
- / $55
PINOT NOIR
$11 / $41
Carmel Road Pinot Noir
Monterey, California
$11 / $41
- / $42
Böen Pinot Noir
California
- / $42
- / $45
Browne Heritage Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley, Oregon 2019
- / $45
$18 / $69
Belle Glos Clark & Telephone Pinot Noir
Santa Barbara County, California
$18 / $69
- / $65
Lion’s Head Panthera Pinot Noir
Sonoma Coast, California
- / $65
$20 / $77
Sokol Blosser Estate Pinot Noir
Dundee Hills, Oregon
$20 / $77
$33 / $129
Our Lady Guadalupe Pinot Noir
Sita Rita Hills California
$33 / $129
MALBEC
$11 / $41
Bodega Amalaya Malbec
Calchaquí Valley, Salta, Argentina
$11 / $41
- / $49
Terrazas Reserva Malbec
Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina 2022
- / $49
$20 / $77
Red Schooner Voyage 10 Malbec
Mendoza, Argentina
$20 / $77
OLD WORLD REDS
- / $40
Domaine Galevan Paroles de Femme Côtes du Rhône Rouge
Rhone, France
- / $40
- / $42
Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages
Beaujolais, France
- / $42
- / $58
Santa Margherita Chianti Classico
Tuscany, Italy
- / $58
- / $125
Château La Nerthe Châteauneuf du-Pape
Rhone, France
- / $125
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MERLOT
$11 / $41
Drumheller Merlot
Columbia Valley, Washington
$11 / $41
- / $45
St. Francis Merlot California
Sonoma County, California
- / $45
- / $68
Northstar Merlot
Columbia Valley, Washington
- / $68
$20 / $77
Orin Swift Advice from John Merlot
St.Helena California
$20 / $77
ZINFANDEL
$11 / $41
Drifting Zinfandel
Lodi, California
$11 / $41
- / $44
Edmeades Zinfandel
Mendocino County, California
- / $44
- / $55
Michael David Earthquake Zinfandel
Lodi, California 2020
- / $55
SYRAH / SHIRAZ
- / $39
Penfolds Max’s Shiraz
South Australia
- / $39
- / $44
Mcprice Myers Right Hand Man Syrah
Paso Robles, California
- / $44
- / $65
Stags’ Leap Winery Petite Sirah
Napa Valley, California
- / $65
BLENDS
- / $48
Rebellious Red
California
- / $48
$18 / $69
The walking Fool Red Blend
Suisan Valley, North Coast, California
$18 / $69
$18 / $69
Daou Bodyguard Red Blend
Paso Robles, California 2022
$18 / $69
- / $85
Lions Head Collection Lion Tamer Red
Napa Valley, California
- / $85
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
$11 / $41
Drifting Cabernet Sauvignon
California
$11 / $41
$13 / $49
Hess Shirtail Ranches Cabernet Sauvignon
North Coast, California
$13 / $49
- / $58
Justin Cabernet Sauvignon
Paso Robles, California
- / $58
$18 / $69
Quilt Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California
$18 / $69
$18 / $69
La Crema Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma, California
$18 / $69
- / $120
Rodney Strong "Brothers" Sauvignon
Alexander Valley, California
- / $120
- / $120
Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville, California
- / $120
- / $128
Mascot Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California
- / $128
$33 / $129
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon
Alexander Valley, California 2020
$33 / $129
$35 / $137
Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California
$35 / $137
- / $150
Nickel and Nickel Vaca Vista Cabernet Sauvignon
Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, California
- / $150
- / $210
La Jota Cabernet Sauvignon
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California
- / $210
- / $225
Jordan Library Vintage Cabernet Sauvignon
Alexander Valley, California
- / $225
- / $250
Orin Swift Mercury Head Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California
- / $250
- / $250
Opus One Overture Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California 2021
- / $250
- / $260
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California 2020
- / $260
$280
Opus One Overture Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California (N/V)
$280
- / $350
Caymus Special Selection Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California
- / $350
$400
Patrimony Estate
Adelaida District, Paso Robles, California
$400
$400
Patrimony Caves De Lions Cabernet Sauvignon
Adelaida District, Paso Robles, California
$400
- / $485
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L
Alexander Valley, California 2014
- / $485
- / $500
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L
Alexander Valley, California 2013
- / $500
- / $550
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5L
Alexander Valley, California 2012
- / $550
$550
Opus One Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California 2019
$550
$620
Opus One Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California 2021
$620
$650
Opus One Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California 2017
$650
COCKTAIL MENU
$20
Gold Rush
Maker's Mark Spirit of '56 bourbon, honey syrup, fresh squeezed lemon juice
$20
$16
Rose Bud Moscow Mule
Titos, homemade rose bud syrup, fresh squeezed lime juice, Fever-Tree gingerbeer
$16
$15
The Game Changer
Hennessey, fresh squeezed orange juice, pineapple juice, Crème de coconut
$15
$14
Sour cherry Gin Sling
Tanqueray Sevilla Orange gin, homemade tart cherry syrup, soda water
$14
$15
Pineapple Hibiscus Tequila Sour
El Jimador tequila, hibiscus syrup, pineapple juice, fresh squeezed lemon juice
$15
$15
Smoked Pineapple Kentucky Mule
Bourbon, smoked pineapple, Fever-Tree gingerbeer
$15
$16
Twisted Old Fashioned
Bulleit rye whiskey, cara cara orange-vanilla balsamic, orange and fig bitters
$16
$14
Tequila Orange Crush
21 Seeds Valencia orange tequila, triple sec, fresh squeezed orange juice
$14
$15
Pomegranate Hibiscus Cosmo
Tito’s vodka, Pama liqueur, hibiscus syrup, chile syrup, cointreau, cranberry juice, lime juice
$15
ZERO-PROOF COCKTAILS
$10
Honey Bee
Amethyst Blueberry ginger mint (non alcoholic spirit), lemon juice, honey
$10
$10
Lemon Collins
Amethyst Lemon cucumber serrano (non alcoholic spirit, lemon juice, Fever-Tree tonic water
$10
$7
Lavender Lemonade Spritzer
Lavender simple syrup, fresh lemonade, Fever-Tree club soda
$7
$7
Orange Blossom Lemonade
Orange blossom water, muddled oranges and mint, fresh lemonade, Fever-Tree club soda
$7
$7
Rose Water Refresher
Rose water, hibiscus syrup, lime juice, Pelligrino
$7
BOTTLED BEER
$6
Sierra Nevada
Pale Ale
$6
$6
Modelo
$6
$6
Golden Boy Blonde
$6
$6
Stella Artois
$6
$6
Triple Jam Cider
$6
$6
Duck Rabbit
Amber Ale
$6
$6
Founders Porter
$6
Sunday Supper is a 3-course fixed menu for $49 per person that is seasonally available only on Sundays (in addition to our standard menu). We do not offer the Sunday Supper menu from June through September, or on any major holiday weekends.
Appetizer
...
House Salad
Mixed greens, marinated baby heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, biscuit croutons & choice of housemade dressing: Chunky Blue Cheese, Ranch, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Honey-Lavender Vinaigrette
Mains
Each entree is served with Bistro Rolls with cultured butter and sea salt
8 oz. Strip-Style Sirloin
Certified Angus Beef® sirloin steak grilled over wood, Boursin whipped potatoes, sauteed asparagus
Lobster-Parmesan Mahi
Mahi Mahi pan-fried then broiled under a lobster-parmesan crust, Boursin whipped potatoes, sauteed asparagus
Meatball Bolognese
Housemade ground beef and pork meatballs, a rich and meaty tomato sauce, housemade pappardelle, parmesan
Dessert
...
Prime Chocolate Cake
Triple-layered housemade chocolate cake with chocolate icing

Phone ~ (252) 499-9120

Location ~ 4031 Arendell St. Morehead City

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