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
AS A SANDWICH W/ ONE SIDE $15.75
AS A PLATTER WITH TWO SIDES $17.25 (GF)