Updated May 2. Menu subject to change without notice.
Appetizers
Sea Scallops* (GF)
$22.00
Sautéed Sea Scallops over Fava Bean Purée with Fennel Chutney and Dijon-Brown Butter Sauce
Pork Belly and Oysters
$24.00
Braised Pork Belly and Crispy Fried Oysters with Spicy Pepper Relish, and Barbecue Sauce
Tuna Tartare Cannoli*
$22.00
with Mango Salsa and Truffle Aioli
Grilled Octopus (GF)
$18.00
with Roasted Red and Poblano Peppers, Fingerling Potatoes, Grape Tomatoes, and Chimichurri
gluten-free
Stuffed Calamari
$18.00
Chorizo stuffed Calamari with Blistered Heirloom Grape Tomatoes, Eggplant Agrodolce, and Yellow Pepper Coulis
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
Artisan Cheese Plate
$25.00
Chef's Nightly Selection of Artisan Cheeses and Accompaniments
Seared Foie Gras* (GF)
$21.00
Seared Foie Gras* (GF) 21 over Apple Chutney, Bacon Praline, and Cherry Gastrique
gluten-free
Burrata
with Pistachio Pesto, Strawberries, Balsamic Reduction, Basil Oil, and 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
Mountain Trout (GF)
$43.00
Sautéed NC Mountain Trout topped with Crab, Fava Beans, Leeks, and Pancetta with Asparagus and Lemon-Thyme Beurre Blanc
Pan Roasted Scottish Salmon*
$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
Elk Chop*
$58.00
Coffee Crusted Grilled Elk Chop with Rosemary Gnocchi, Kale, Cipollini Onions, and Wild Blueberry Agrodolce
Filet Mignon*
$62.00
Stilton Crusted Filet Mignon with Creamy Thyme Polenta, Heirloom Baby Carrots, Oyster Mushrooms, and Madeira Demi-Glace
Duck* (GF)
$54.00
Pan Seared Duck Breast over Fig-Apricot Couscous with Butternut Squash, Peanut-Arugula Pesto, and Port Gastrique
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
Neapolitan Baked Alaska
$16.00
Strawberry Ice Cream, Caramel Chocolate Ganache, Angel Food Cake, Candied Pretzels, and Italian Meringue with Kirsch Liqueur Flambé
Strawberry-Kiwi Pavlova (GF)
$15.00
with Strawberry Chantilly and Strawberry-Kiwi Sorbet
Banana Pudding Cheesecake
$15.00
New York Style Banana Cheesecake with Vanilla Wafer Crust, Rum Caramel, Candied Walnuts, Chantilly, and Banana Pudding Ice Cream
Turtle Chocolate Flourless Torte (GF)
$15.00
with Caramel Marshmallow, Caramel Sauce, Pecan Crumble, and Caramelia 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.