DINNER AT THE BASICS

Hours: mon-thurs 4p-9p

fri & sat 5p-9p

BREAKFAST: MON. -FRI. 8A -10:45A

lunch: Mon. -fri. 11a -3p

WEEKEND BRUNCH: SAT. -SUN. 10A -3P



 


join us Monday nights 4p-9p for 1/2 price appetizers for a limited time [dine in only]

PLEASE INFORM US OF ANY DIETARY ALLERGIES OR RESTRICTIONS BEFORE ORDERING

Here at The Basics, we make everything from scratch, and everything is cooked to order. We appreciate your patience as we prepare your food to our highest standards, and appreciate your understanding if we run low on certain items.


ToNIGHT’S SPECIALS

crabcakes -ginger spiced crabcakes with traditional tartar sauce $19

appetizer -FRIED CAULIFLOWER WITH RANCH DIPPING SAUCE $13

hook -SHRIMP + STEAK STIRFRY WITH PEPPERS, ONIONS, AND MUSHROOMS AND SERVED WITH GARLIC TOAST ON THE SIDE. $23

pasta -organic pasta tossed IN A BUFFALO-CAULIFLOWER ALFREDO SAUCE WITH BLUE CHEESE, ONIONS, SPINACH, AND A SIDE OF GARLIC TOAST $18
ADD CHICKEN - $6.75 ADD SHRIMP - $7.75 ADD STEAK* (5 oz) - $10 ADD SALMON* - $10

filet mignon -
6OZ GRILLED FILET TOPPED WITH MUSHROOM GRAVY, AND SERVED WITH GARLIC MASHED POTATOES + GREEN BEANS $35

  • special side: DIRTY RICE WITH PEPPERS, ONIONS, PINEAPPLE, + SAUSAGE (+.75)

  • wine by the glass: los dos [garnacha $7]

  • mimosa du jour: Spanish cava with lemon vodka and passion fruit juice

  • beer special: wicked weed’s pernicious ipa $3

  • sangria: white wine -blueberries, green grapes, apples, orange slices and blood orange vodka



APPETIZERS

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES -with honey dijon and onion relish $11.75

FRIED OYSTERS -local oysters, cornmeal dusted with jalapeño aioli $17.75

WARM SPINACH DIP -with crusty french bread for dipping $12.75

SPINACH SALAD -bed of fresh spinach with grilled chicken, spiced pecans, goat cheese, fresh apples & berries with balsamic tarragon vinaigrette $17.00
(VEGETARIAN WITHOUT CHICKEN $13.50)

FRUIT AND CHEESE -freshly cut fruit with seasonal cheese selection and gluten free crackers $14.00

SOUTHERN CANAPÉ -served with crackers and crudité choose three $12.75 (gf)
deviled eggs homemade bread and butter pickles
spiced pecans pimento cheese
fresh fruit guacamole



ENTREES

LOCAL flounder - cornmeal dusted, panfried with tartar sauce, rice and collard greens $21.00

THE BIRD - house smoked half chicken rubbed with sugar and spice served with hoppin’ john and choice of one side $17.00

BOWL OF BRUNSWICK STEW - classic Carolina recipe with your choice of one side $14.00

carolina cobb -smoked chicken on a bed of mixed field greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, fresh guacamole, and deviled egg, with your choice of dressing $15.50

SHRIMP AND GRITS - local shrimp poached in a green tomato bacon cajun sauce over stone ground grits (ask for pork free or vegetarian version) $17.50

MEATLOAF - classic house recipe served with mashed potatoes & gravy and choice of one side (CONTAINS PORK) $16.50

SMOKED PORK BBQ - HOUSE SMOKED, HAND PULLED WITH EASTERN NC BBQ SAUCE & SLAW

  1. AS A SANDWICH W/ ONE SIDE $15.75

  2. AS A PLATTER WITH TWO SIDES $17.25 (GF)

PESTO ENCRUSTED SALMON* - over stoneground grits, grILLED ASPARAGUS, and tomato-onion compote $26

filet mignon* -6oz filet cooked to order, check tonight’s special for chef’s preparation $MP



SIDES AND VEGGIES

($4.50 EACH -UPCHARGES MAY APPLY, PLEASE SEE NOTATIONS BELOW)

hoppin john (black eyed peas and rice)
rice
side salad
mac and cheese (+ .50¢) -please allow 12-15 minutes to cook
mashed potatoes
cole slaw
collard greens
fried okra (+ .50¢)
fresh fruit (+ .75¢)
grilled asparagus (+ .75¢)
sautéed spinach
cup of brunswick stew
tonight’s special side (+ .75¢)

KIDS’ MENU

-CHILDREN 10 AND UNDER ONLY-

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH ONE SIDE $8.50

PB&J WITH ONE SIDE $6.50

CHICKEN FINGERS WITH ONE SIDE $8.75

GRILLED CHEESE WITH ONE SIDE $7.25

KIDS’ SIDES (same choice as grown-ups) $4.00

DESSERTS

COCA COLA CAKE - milk chocolate cake with pecans, served warm, with ice cream $7.00

HUMMINGBIRD CAKE - traditional spice cake layered with buttercream frosting $7.00

SPECIAL DESSERT -pumpkin pie with homemade butter pecan ice cream $7.00

TODAY’S CHEESECAKE -peanut butter with chocolate ganache and fresh whipped cream $7.00

KEY LIME PIE - gingersnap crust with fresh lime juice and fresh whipped cream $7.00

BEVERAGES

COCA-COLA PRODUCTS $3.50
COKE, DIET COKE, SUNDROP, GINGER ALE, PINK LEMONADE, MR. PIBB, SPRITE

ICED TEA $3.50

MIMOSA $8

MIMOSA DU JOUR $9

BLOODY MARY $9

BOTTOMLESS COFFEE $3.50

JUICES $3.75
APPLE, ORANGE, CRANBERRY, GRAPEFRUIT, PINEAPPLE

BOTTLED SODAS $3.75
CREAM SODA, ROOT BEER, CHEERWINE (can), BLACK CHERRY

BOTTLED WATER
saratoga 12oz (still) $3.50
PELLEGRINO 16.9 oz $4.00

HOT TEA $3.75

HOT CHOCOLATE $2.75

For groups of 6 or more, we will no longer split checks into individual tabs. We can split the check equally for up to 4 cards or payments.

ALL TO GO ORDERS WILL HAVE A .75¢ PACKAGING CHARGE ADDED FOR ECO-FRIENDLY, COMPOSTABLE PACKAGING

*THIS PRODUCT IS COOKED TO ORDER AND MAY BE UNDERCOOKED. CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESSES, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS.