Updated April 2025. Menu subject to change without notice.
Appetizers
Orange Whipped Ricotta
$15.00
With Roasted Red and Gold Beets, Pistachio Pesto, Mint Oil, and Lavash
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
$25.00
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 Eggplant Agrodolce, Kalamata Olive, Caper, and Red Bell Pepper Relish, Balsamic Reduction, and Brioche Toast
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 Chops*
$75.00
Rosemary Bread Crumb-Crusted Lamb Chops with Dijon Potato Gratin, Heirloom Roasted Baby Carrots, and Broccoli Rabe Chimichurri
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
Lemon Posset
$15.00
Brûléed Lemon Posset with Blueberry Compote, Blueberry Sorbet, and Lemon Curd Chantilly
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
Chocolate Delight Flight (GF)
$26.00
- Coconut Mousse, Caramel, and Toasted Coconut -Strawberry Curd, Chocolate Ganache, and Strawberry Meringue -Mocha Ganache Buttercream, Coffee Crunch, and Coffee Caramel Served with Coconut Fudge Ice Cream and Rocky Road 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.