3990 Highway 105 South, Suite 9, Banner Elk, North Carolina 28604 Tel. 828-898-3461
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STARTERS

Smoked Tomato Bisque
Cup   4 / Bowl   8

Soup of the Day
Homemade Soup/ Chef’s Choice
Cup   4 / Bowl   8

Skillet Roasted PEI Mussels
Extra Virgin Olive Oil/ Kosher Salt/ Fresh Garlic    8

Duck Confit
Sweet Onion Marmalade/ Blueberry-Balsamic Reduction    9

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
Arugula/ Smoked Tomato Aioli   10

Southern Fried Shrimp
Large Atlantic Shrimp/ Espresso BBQ Sauce    11

Tuna Sashimi
Seared Rare Ahi/ Wakame Salad/ Pickled Ginger/ Soy-Mirin Sauce    12

Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried Green Tomatoes with Crawfish and Cream Sauce    9

Calamari
Panko-Nori Coating/ Provencal Sauce    10

Stuffed Portobella
Roasted Sweet Peppers/ Artichoke Hearts/ Jumbo Lump Crabmeat/ Mozzarella    10

GRILLED FLATBREADS

Flank Steak/ Caramelized Onions/ Cheddar    11
Chicken/ Pesto/ Goat Cheese    9
Four Cheese/ Tomato/Basil    8
Wild Mushroom/ Brie    10
California (Chicken/ Pesto/ Artichoke Hearts/ Tomatoes/ Mozzarella/ Fresh Garlic)    13

SALADS

Tavern Salad    6
Baby Greens/ Cucumbers/ Tomato/ Cheddar/ Pecans/ Cranberries
Large with Chicken/ 13 with Shrimp/ 14 with Salmon/ 15

Caesar Salad    6
Romaine Hearts/ Croutons/ Anchovies/ Shaved Parmesan
Large with Chicken/ 13 with Shrimp/ 14 with Salmon/ 15

Fried Chicken Salad
Chopped Chicken Tenders/ Romaine Hearts/ Crispy Fried Okra/
Tomatoes/ Smoked Corn/ Buttermilk-Herb Dressing    12

Tomato-Mozzarella
Baby Greens/ Olive Oil/ Balsamic Reduction/ Parmesan Crisp    9

Wedge Salad
Iceberg Lettuce/ Bacon/ Tomatoes/ Bleu Cheese Crumbles/ Bleu Cheese Dressing    7

PASTAS

Smoked Chicken Penne
Roasted Peppers/ Garlic/ Blush Cream Sauce    18

Tavern Alfredo
Cracked Black Pepper Fettucini/ Cream Sauce
with Chicken/ 19 with Shrimp/ 20

Pasta Primavera
Penne/ Springtime Vegetables    16

Shrimp Carbonara
Pancetta/ Green Peas/ Shallots/ Angel Hair Pasta    20

ENTREES
(All entrees served with choice of one vegetable)

Carolina Shrimp and Grits
Andouille Sausage/ Roasted Tomatoes/ Redeye – Tasso Cream    23

Manchester Farms Quail
Two 5 oz Quail/ Blood Orange – Dried Cherry Compote/ Golden Jewel Pilaf    26

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
Smoked Tomato Aioli/ Golden Jewel Pilaf    25

Carolina Day Boat Catch
Daily Catch from North and South Carolina Waters/ Golden Jewel Pilaf    MARKET

Macadamia Rainbow Trout
Fresh North Carolina Trout/ Citrus Beurre Blanc/ Golden Jewel Pilaf    22

Grilled Ahi Tuna Steak
Coconut Rice/ Asian Vegetables/ Soy-Mirin/ Wasabi Cream    26

Wild Scottish Salmon
Honey-Bourbon Mustard Glaze/ Golden Jewel Pilaf    25

New Zealand Rack of Lamb
Three Double Chops/ Bacon – Thyme Jus / Roasted Red Potatoes    31

Hearthstone Filet
8 oz Filet/ Bearnaise/ Shallots/ Roasted Red Potatoes    32

Ribeye
14 oz Premier Choice Ribeye/ Truffled Mashed Potatoes    28

Veal Saltimbocca
Prosciutto/ Arugula/ Fresh Mozzarella/ Angel Hair Pasta    24

Fried Chicken
Andouille Sausage Gravy/ Truffled Mashed Potatoes    18

Cassoulet
Duck Leg Confit/ Andouille Sausage/ Smoked Chicken/
White Beans/ Roasted Tomatoes/ Fresh Herbs    23

Meat Temperature
Rare: Deep Red Center    Medium Rare: Bright Red Center    Medium: Rosy Pink to Red Center  
Medium Well: Very little pink in center, almost brown throughout    Well Done: No red

VEGETABLES

Grilled Asparagus/ Steamed Broccoli/ Collard Greens/ Creamed Corn/
Country Style Green Beans/ Fried Okra
Plate of Four Vegetables    14

DESSERTS

Signature Bread Pudding
Bourbon Sabayon Sauce/ Vanilla Ice Cream    7

Crème Brulee
Vanilla Custard/ Caramelized Sugar Top    7

Carrot Cake
Pecans/ Pineapple/ Cream Cheese    8

Rum Cake
Light Bacardi Rum    7

Chocolate Mousse
Grand Marnier Strawberries/ Vanilla Tuille Cup    7

Split Plate Charge:   Entrees & Pastas  5    Salads  2

We proudly serve only the freshest products available, therefore for your satisfaction some menu items
may be unavailable from time to time. We appreciate your understanding.

A gratuity of 20% may be added to parties of 6 or more adults.