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
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.
**PLEASE INFORM US OF ANY DIETARY ALLERGIES OR RESTRICTIONS BEFORE ORDERING**
Tonight’s Specials
APPETIZER: roasted lamb flatbread with sauteed onions, parmesan, and a drizzle of chili-cherry sauce $12
Hook: lemon pepper grilled salmon over jasmine rice and a seasonal veggie saute $23
pasta: local grilled shrimp over penne tossed in a creamy spinach alfredo sauce with peppers, onions, & tomatoes, topped with a sprinkle of crispy fried onions, with garlic texas toast on the side $18
ADD CHICKEN - $6.75 ADD SHRIMP - $7.75 ADD STEAK* (5 oz) - $10 ADD SALMON* - $10
Entree: grilled pork loin topped with red-eye gravy and served over sweet chili risotto with a side of green bean almondine $24
Drink Specials
cocktail special: strawberry mojito
Beer specials: salty turtle’s “La surfeza” <or> wicked weed’s “pernicious ipa” ($4)
staff pick: hi thc seltzer <watermelon or peach> $8
sangria: white wine w/ pineapple, blueberries, apples, strawberries & peach vodka
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)
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)