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 ALLERGIES OR dietary RESTRICTIONS BEFORE ORDERING**
Tonight’s Specials
appetizer: [3] teriyaki -sesame meatballs over fresh orange slices $7.50
pasta: fettuccine alfredo with tomatoes, onions, mixed bell peppers and a side of garlic toast $18
ADD CHICKEN - $6.75 ADD SHRIMP - $7.75 ADD STEAK* (5 oz) - $10 ADD SALMON* - $10
hook: grilled local mahi topped with hollandaise over veggie fried rice and an arugula salad [cucumbers, pickled onions, feta crumbles, toasted almond slivers] your choice of dressing on the side $22
Entrée: grilled lamb chops rubbed with sugar + spice over black pepper -parmesan risotto, A side of savory lima beans and drizzled with strawberry balsamic glace $29
Special side: creamed collard greens (+.75)
Drink Specials
tonight’s cocktail: summertime sipper martini $12
Beer specials: wicked weed’s pernicious ipa <or> raleigh brewing’s first squeeze wheat ale ($4)
staff pick: hi thc seltzer <watermelon or peach> $8
sangria: red WINE -watermelon, pears, plums, strawberries, pomegranate liquer, and triple sec
APPETIZERS
crab cakes -ginger spiced local crab cakes topped with traditional tartar sauce $19.75
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES -with honey dijon and onion relish $12
FRIED OYSTERS - local oysters, cornmeal dusted with jalapeño aioli $18.75
Chicken wings -jamaican spices & creole dry rub with ranch for dipping $12
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
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)