Dinner @ The Basics
Hours: mon -sat 5p-9p
BREAKFAST: MON. -FRI. 8A -10:45A
lunch: Mon. -fri. 11a -3p
WEEKEND BRUNCH: SAT. -SUN. 10A -3P
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
APPETIZER: TEMPURA BATTERED DEEP FRIED SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS WITH RANCH FOR DIPPING $12
Hook: TOMATO BASIL GRILLED SALMON WITH A FRIED RICE CAKE, TERIYAKI SAUCE, TEMPURA BATTERED ASPARAGUS AND STRAWBERRY COLE SLAW $22
Pasta: fettuccine tossed in marinara with HOMEMADE MEATBALLS, MUSHROOMS, ONIONS and garlic texas toast on the side $21
ADD CHICKEN - $6.75 ADD SHRIMP - $7.75 ADD STEAK* (5 oz) - $10 ADD SALMON* - $10
Entree: grilled pork tenderloin TOPPED WITH CHEERWINE BBQ SAUCE, SERVED WITH A VEGGIE SAUTÉ OF RAINBOW CARROTS, ONIONS, PEPPERS, GREEN BEANS AND A SIDE SALAD WITH YOUR CHOICE OF DRESSING $25
Special side: crab fried rice (SOLD OUT) (+.75)
cocktail special: fresh basil mojito $14
Beer specials: leland brewery’s maco stout <or> flat rock’s semi-tart blackberry cider ($4 tall boys)
sangria: white wine with strawberries, pineapple, plums, apples, splash of lemon juice and peach vodka
wine by the glass: los dos <red> $7
APPETIZERS
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES -with honey dijon and onion relish $12
FRIED OYSTERS -local oysters, cornmeal dusted with jalapeño aioli $18.75
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
(VEGETARIAN WITHOUT CHICKEN $13.50)
grit fries -pimento cheese grit fries with warm tomato basil dipping sauce $12
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
Herbed goat cheese
ENTREES
fried catfish -6 ounce portion, cornmeal dusted local fish with traditional tartar sauce over jasmine rice and collard greens $19
THE BIRD - house smoked half chicken rubbed with sugar and spice, served with hoppin’ john and choice of one side $17
BOWL OF BRUNSWICK STEW - classic Carolina recipe with your choice of one side $14
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 $16
SHRIMP AND GRITS - local shrimp poached in a green tomato bacon cajun sauce over stone ground grits (ask for pork free or vegetarian version) $18
MEATLOAF - classic house recipe served with mashed potatoes & gravy and choice of one side (CONTAINS PORK) $16.75
SMOKED PORK BBQ - HOUSE SMOKED, HAND PULLED WITH EASTERN NC BBQ SAUCE & SLAW
AS A SANDWICH W/ ONE SIDE $16
AS A PLATTER WITH TWO SIDES $17.25 (GF)