Really Good American Food
Dinner Specials Menu
Dinner Specials
Dinner is served from 4:00pm to 9:00pm Sun-Thu, and 4:00pm-10:00pm Fri-Sat. Classic all-American comfort food you can enjoy at the Roadhouse or from your very own home! Our specials are crafted with love using high-quality artisanal and local ingredients by Head Chef Bob Bennett and his team, and are available starting the first Thursday of every month. Product availability is subject to change and we apologize in advance if we run out of something you had your heart set on!
Starters, Salads, & Soups
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Roadhouse Charcuterie PlateHouse cured capicola, slow cured chorizo salami from Charlito’s Cocina, pork pâté, housemade sweet potato mustard, red walnut crumble, Kentucky Rose cheese, pickled zucchini, and balsamic roasted grapes. Served with housemade Bakehouse bagel crisps.
$28 -
Artisanal Chorizo2oz or 4oz of sliced artisanal chorizo seco from Charlito’s Cocina, winner of a Good Food award. One of Ari’s favorite small bites!
$18 -
Crab Cakes & PuppiesPamlico Bay jumbo lump and claw crab cakes, paired with three pimento cheese hush puppies fried until golden brown. Served with Clancy’s fancy spiced aioli and housemade tartar sauce. **This dish contains raw egg and breadcrumbs**
$20 -
Mussels & ‘NdujaBlue Hill Bay mussels sautéed with spicy Calabrian ‘Nduja sausage, fresh tomatoes, and white wine, served with grilled sourdough bread. Our ‘Nduja comes from Tempesta Market in Chicago, winner of a 2018 Good Food Award!
Small $18 Large $30 -
Fried Ribs & Smashed Pickle SaladNiman Ranch smoked spare ribs, dipped in buttermilk and seasoned flour, then deep fried. Topped with Michigan maple syrup and served with a smashed pickle salad.
$ 22 -
Elisha Barnes Single Origin Peanuts (GF, Vegan)From the only farmer in the U.S. still doing this old school method! Cured in the sun, blistered, roasted and salted for a sweeter tasting peanut.
$8 -
Farro & Carrot Salad (V)Toasted organic Farro Piccolo from Anson Mills, tossed with cider vinaigrette and roasted tri-color carrots from Tantré Farm. Served over Moulins de Mahjoub Tunisian harissa and whipped barrel-aged Greek feta.
Small $14 Large $18
Entrées
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Crab Crusted TenderloinPasture-raised and dry-aged tenderloin, grilled over oak, and topped with a North Carolina crab salad. This dish is served over a Creole onion cream sauce, and comes with Carolina Gold rice, and roasted summer squash.
$74 -
Bacon & Blue Ribeye (GF)Pasture-raised and dry-aged ribeye, grilled over oak, and topped with Salemville blue cheese and Nueske’s applewood smoked bacon. Served with mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach.
$56 -
Pimento Cheese & Bacon BurgerPasture-raised burger grilled over oak and topped with our housemade pimento cheese and Nueske’s applewood smoked bacon. Served on a Bakehouse brioche bun.
$26 -
“Chicken Fried” Mushroom Basket (V)Fresh maitake mushrooms dipped in buttermilk and then fried in seasoned flour. Served with mashed potatoes and pepper gravy.
$28 -
“Chicken Fried” Mushroom Sandwich (V)Fresh maitake mushrooms dipped in buttermilk and then fried in seasoned flour. Served on a Bakehouse brioche bun with pickles and New Mexico green chile ranch.
$22 -
Uncle Joe Burrough’s Whole CatfishReally good whole catfish from Yazoo City, Mississippi, dusted in organic Anson Mills’ cornmeal then fried. Served with Anson Mills’ grits & cheese, Southern-style bacon-braised greens, a side garnish of yellow mustard coleslaw, housemade tartar, and hot sauce.
$42 -
Rainbow Trout MeuniereEagle Creek rainbow trout, sautéed and topped with a Vermont Creamery cultured brown butter and caper sauce. Served with Carolina Gold rice and sautéed spinach.
$38 -
Herb-Crusted WhitefishPan-seared whitefish, crusted with Dijon mustard, herbs and bread crumbs. Served with Carolina Gold rice and sautéed spinach.
$39
Blue Plate Specials
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SUNDAY Grillades & GritsThe classic Sunday brunch and Sunday supper of New Orleans, a Creole smothered steak served over Anson Mills’ grits and topped with Cabot cheddar cheese and scallions.
$20 -
MONDAY Burger Blue PlateChoose either our pasture-raised, dry-aged beef or our New Mexico black bean and hominy burger, with your choice of cheese from our cheese list. Includes our twice-cooked French fries. Add a mini Roadhouse garden salad for $1.00, or a mini Caesar salad for $1.50.
$20 -
TUESDAY Blue Plate ChiliOur chili of the day is served with spider bread and a Roadhouse simple salad with your choice of dressing.
$20 -
WEDNESDAY Mama’s MeatloafOur Wednesday night Blue Plate – our special recipe meatloaf made with beef and pork, served with mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach.
$20 -
THURSDAY Blue Plate BBQBest of the BBQ world! Eastern North Carolina pulled pork, BBQ beef, a side of bacon-braised greens and mashed potatoes.
$20