Updated March 2025. Menu subject to change without notice.
Appetizers
Apple Beggar's Purse
$15.00
Sautéed Apples, Onions, Walnuts, and Gorgonzola in Puff Pastry with Lemon-Thyme Beurre Blanc
Bone Marrow Rockefeller
$21.00
with Fried Oysters, Hollandaise, and Brioche Toast Point
Grilled Octopus (GF)
$18.00
with Roasted Red and Poblano Peppers, Fingerling Potatoes, Grape Tomatoes, and Chimichurri
gluten-free
Escargot
$15.00
Burgundy Helix Snails, Cremini Mushrooms, Creamy Gorgonzola, and Crostini
Lobster Cakes
$24.00
with Fried Avocado, Corn Salsa and Poblano Cream Sauce
Lamb Carpaccio* (GF)
$17.00
with Caper Relish, Micro Arugula, Hearts of Palm, and Lemon Vinaigrette
gluten-free
Artisan Cheese Plate
$26.00
Chef's Nightly Selection of Artisan Cheeses and Accompaniments
Seared Foie Gras* (GF)
$21.00
over Apple Chutney, Bacon Praline, and Cherry Gastrique
gluten-free
Burrata
$16.00
with Pear Chutney, Honey-Spiced Pecans, Cranberry Gastrique, and Toasted Brioche
Soup and Salads
Mixed Green Salad included with Main Course. Substitute Caesar Salad, Spinach Salad or Soup for an Additional $3
Soup Of The Day
$8.00
Mixed Greens
$6.00
Lightly Tossed in a House Made Herb Vinaigrette
Tradtional Caesar
$8.00
with Parmigiano-Reggiano and House Made Croutons
Baby Spinach
$8.00
with Quail Egg and Warm Bacon-Maple Vinaigrette
Dress up your salad with:
Feta Cheese
$2.00
Gorgonzola Cheese
$2.00
Goat Cheese
$2.00
Fried Calamari
$5.00
Pine Nuts
$3.00
Hearts of Palm
$2.00
Main Courses
Mixed Green Salad included with Main Course. Substitute Caesar Salad, Spinach Salad or Soup for an Additional $3
Sea Scallops*
$48.00
Sautéed Sea Scallops over Beet, Fennel, Golden Raisin Couscous, with Broccoli Rabe and Blood Orange Reduction
Pan Roasted Scottish Salmon* (GF)
$40.00
over Farro with Sautéed Spinach, Sundried Tomatoes, Capers, and Garlic Cream Sauce
gluten-free
Sea Bass (GF)
$66.00
Sautéed Sea Bass over Black Truffle-Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with Maine Lobster, Prosciutto, Sweet Corn, and Tarragon Beurre Blanc
gluten-free
Bison Rib Eye* (GF)
$85.00
Grilled NC Bison Rib Eye with Pickled Mustard Seeds over Fingerling Potato, Mascarpone, Arugula Hash with Broccoli Rabe
gluten-free
Elk Chop*
$58.00
Peppercorn Crusted Grilled Elk Chop with Horseradish Spätzle, Bacon-Braised Red Cabbage, and Boursin-Dijon Sauce
Lamb Shank
$58.00
Braised Lamb Shank with Pumpkin Polenta, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Rosemary Panko Gremolata, and Rich Brown Sauce
Filet Mignon*
$62.00
Stilton Crusted Filet Mignon with Ricotta Gnocchi, Shiitake Mushrooms, Sautéed Spinach, Crispy Shallots, and Rosemary Brown Butter
Veal Chop* (GF)
$58.00
with Jumbo Shrimp over Smashed Fingerling Potatoes, Cremini Mushrooms, Capers, Asparagus, and Sherry Garlic Butter Sauce
gluten-free
Fettuccine
$35.00
House Made Fettuccine with Peas, Squash, Zucchini, Portobello Mushrooms and Roasted Bell Peppers in Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce with Basil Pesto
*These items contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Desserts
Beignets
$13.00
Served warm with Cinnamon Crème Anglaise and Coffee Ice Cream
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Entremet (GF)
$15.00
Chocolate Pudding filled Peanut Butter Mousse over Chocolate Brownie, with Candied Peanuts, Peanut Butter Caramel, and Peanut Butter Ice Cream
gluten-free
Butterscotch Crème Brûlée (GF)
$15.00
with Brown Butter Hazelnut Crust, Cherry Gastrique, Poached Cherries, Candied Hazelnut Crumb, and Butterscotch Ice Cream
gluten-free
Biscoff Cheesecake
$15.00
Chicago Style Biscoff Cheesecake with Cookie Butter Caramel, Coffee Chantilly, Chocolate-Almond Biscotti, and Kahlua Ice Cream
We opened in March, 2005 after nearly a year of renovations and upgrades to the historic Lucas House, a 1913 Craftsman Bungalow in Charlotte's Elizabeth neighborhood.
As a Chef owned and operated restaurant, our goal is to provide a unique dining experience building on our seasonal French and Italian cuisine, an international wine list and unsurpassed service.