The Basics
319 N Front St, Wilmington, NC
Menu (As of 11/3)
Tonight’s Specials
- Appetizer $15.00savory sweet autumn brie puff PASTRY WITH apple walnut chutney and a sweet POTATO puree
- Entree $28.00cast iron seared duck with a red wine sweet chili glaze over a cajun dirty rice with grilled asparagus and a honey garlic cornbread
- Hook $24.00grilled shrimp salad with mixed field greens, pickled red onions, tomatoes, cucumbers and feta cheese with a creamy blue cheese dressing
- Special side: honey garlic cornbread $5.25
- Special side: cajun dirty rice $5.25
Drink Specials
- Fighattan- bulliet rye, fig syrup, honey, lemon juice, sweet vermouth, orange bitters $15.00
- Cinnamon rosemary old fashion $15.00makers mark bourbon, cinnamon-rosemary simple and house bitters
- New wine specials by the glass $9.00
- Beer specials $5.00Salty turtle ‘la surfeza’ mexican lager
- Seasonal beer special $4.00salty turtle’s oktoberfest
- staff pick $8.00hi thc seltzer <watermelon or peach>
- Sangria $8.50red wine with strawberries, plums, apples, oranges, and a splash of orange vodka
- Mimosa du jour $9.00splash of peach infused vodka, strawberry lemonade juice & bubbles
Appetizers
- FRIED LOCAL SEAFOOD BITES tartar and cocktail sauces $14.00
- CRAB CAKES with traditional tartar sauce $18.00
- FRIED GREEN TOMATOES with honey dijon and caramelized onions $12.00
- SPINACH SALAD fresh berries, spiced pecans, goat cheese, apple, balsamic $12 (with chicken $17)
- FRIED ASPARAGUS with roasted red pepper cream $12.00
- SOUTHERN CANAPE deviled eggs, spiced pecans, pimento cheese & crackers $9.00
- Southern Favorites $18.00BBQ PLATE w/ slaw, Eastern NC bbq sauce, 2 sides
Choice Of: -Beef Brisket
- Brunswick Stew $14.25CLASSIC CAROLINA RECIPE, 1 SIDE
- (Can Be Pork Free, Ask Your Server:) $18.50
- Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes, Gravy and Green Beans $17.00
Entrees
- Autumn Pork Loin Bourbon-cider Marinated, Grilled, Walnut Apple Chutney, Sweet Potatoes, Spinach $21.00
- Sweet Tea Marinated Duck Chile Pomegranate Glaze, Parmesan Risotto and Grilled Asparagus $28.00
- Ribeye 12 Ounce Portion Crowned with Herbed Goat Cheese, Wild Mushroom Demi, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans $36.00
- Pesto Encrusted Salmon with Seasoned Panko Crust, Tomato Basil Risotto, Grilled Asparagus $28.00
- Autumn Risotto Parmesan Risotto with Sweet Potato, Cranberries, Almonds, Spinach and Goat Cheese $19.00
Sides and Veggies
- hoppin john (black eyed peas and rice) $4.50
- JASMINE rice $4.50
- side salad $4.50
- mac & cheese $5.00
- mashed potatoes $4.50
- cole slaw $4.50
- wild mushroom risotto $5.25
- tomato basil risotto $5.25
- collard greens $4.50
- fried okra $4.50
- fresh fruit $5.25
- grilled asparagus $5.25
- sautéed spinach $4.50
- cup of brunswick stew $4.50
Kids’ Menu
- Grilled Chicken with One Side $9.00
- Pb&j with One Side $6.75
- Chicken Fingers with One Side $9.25
- Grilled Cheese with One Side $7.25
- KIDS’ SIDES (same choice as grown-ups) $4.00
- Desserts $7 each
Beverages
CHEERWINE (can)
- Iced Tea $3.75
- Mimosa $8.00
- Mimosa Du Jour $9.00
- Bloody Mary $9.00
- Bottomless Coffee $3.75
- Juices $4.00
Bottled Water
- acqua panna 500ml $5.00
- PELLEGRINO 5ooml $5.00
- Spindrift $2.50
- Hot Tea $4.00
The Basics: hours and how to order