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Ports Of Call
116 N Howe St
Southport, NC 28461
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Join us for our South American Chef's Tasting and Wine Dinner on Thursday, March 28, 2024.
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South American Chef's Tasting and Wine Menu
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South American Chef's Tasting and Wine Menu
Thursday, February 28, 2024. $99.00 with Wines plus tax and gratuity: $70.00 Food Only plus tax and gratuity. Call 910-457-4544 to reserve.
1st Course: Choice of Appetizer
Shrimp Skewer Columbian Style
With Roasted Corn and Black Bean Salsa Quesito crumbles, and cilantro-lime aioli dipping sauce
Or Braised Pork Bellies
With Sauteed Kale and Chorizo, Creamed Hominy, and a Verde Sauce Drizzle
Wine Pour: Salentein Reserve Cabernet Franc 2021
A ruby red color with aromas of roasted red pepper, spices like black pepper and subtle minty notes. The palate offers soft and silky tannins with notes of black fruits and tobacco.
2nd Course: Choice of Soup or Salad
Aguadito De Pollo
Peruvian Chicken Soup with Agua Ajimarillo, peppers, peas, corn, onions, yellow potatoes, rice and cilantro in a slow simmered rich broth.
Or Brazilian Quinoa Salad
Field greens, sliced Avocado, red and yellow bell peppers, red onion, and grape tomatoes, with a Citrus Vinaigrette with Tropical Flavors
Wine Pour: Tahuan Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Features intense aromatic expressions with spicy notes of raspberry jam and hints of paprika. The entry is sweet and delicate, with crisp acidity in harmony with round tannins.
3rd Course: Choice of Entree
Argentine Grilled Marinated Flank Steak
Served over butternut squash and herbed mash and sauteed mushrooms topped with Chimichurri Sauce
Wine Pour: Salnetein Reserve Malbec 2021
Offers vibrant purple hues with aromas of red and black fruits like plums and cherries with hints of vanilla and chocolate. The palate is rich and complex, balanced with smooth tannins.
3rd Course: Choice of Entree
Or Venezuela Inspired Lime and Herb Seared Triggerfish
Over caramelized plantain cake, with steamed baby green beans finished with a Pineapple salsa and citrus scented beurre blanc.
Wine Pour: Dona Paula Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Features a greenish-yellow color with intense, fresh aromas of wild mint, cut grass and grapefruit. it is fresh, concentrated, well-balanced, and persistent on the palate.
4th Course: Choice of Dessert
Whipped Coconut Cream Anglaise and Spiked Chocolate Mousse
with Ecuadorian pepper. Served with fresh berries.
Or Brazilian Sweet Banana Flavored Creme Brulee
With whipped cream and berries
Wine Pour: Miguel Torres estelado Rose Sparkling Wine
Exhibits a pale rose color with fine, persistent bubbles. The nose is dominated by red and citrus fruits, while the palate is fresh, lively, and genuine, showcasing the characteristics of the Pais varietal.
Soups and Appetizers
Ports of Call Seafood Based Soups
- (cup) $6.95
- (bowl) $9.95
Other Soups
- (cup) $5.95
- (bowl) $8.95
Fried Oysters
$15.95
Cornmeal Coated, Lightly Fried. Crispy and served with Cajun Remoulade *GF
Bangkok Shrimp
$15.95
Fried Jumbo Shrimp served atop an Asian Slaw and topped with Sriracha Aioli, Sweet Soy, Sesame Seeds, and Pickled Red Onion
Fresh Mussels "2 Ways"
$14.95
Either tossed in a Sweet Yellow Coconut Curry Cream Sauce, or tossed in Diced Tomato, Garlic and Basil in a White Wine Sauce *GF
Tuna Japanese Style
$17.95
Sesame Encrusted Tuna Sliced and served with Asian Slaw, Mixed Greens, Wasabi, Ginger, a Sweet Soy Drizzle **
Beef Empanadas
$12.95
Slow-Cooked Shredded Beef simmered in Spanish Herbs and Spices, Fried Crisp and served with Avocado Crema and Salsa Fresca
Roasted Corn and Black Bean Empanadas
$11.95
Caribbean flavored Black Bean and Roasted Corn with Herbs and Spices, Fried Crisp and served with Avocado Crema and Salsa Fresca
Fried Green Tomato
$16.95
topped with Blackened Shrimp and finished with a French Style Whole Grain Mustard Crema *GF
Salads
POC Bistro Salad
Baby Mixed Fields Greens, Carrots, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Onions, Citrus Vinaigrette and Fresh Parmesan Cheese (See additions) *GF
- (Small) $6.95
- (Large) $11.95
Roasted Garlic Caesar Salad
Hearts of Romaine, Shaved Parmesan and Toasted Seasoned Garlic Croutons, tossed in our own Roasted Garlic Caesar Dressing (See Additions) *GF
- (Small) $6.95
- (Large) $11.95
Curry Chicken Salad
$16.95
Diced and Roasted Chicken Breast, blended with Raisins, Mango Chutney, Indian Curry Spice, and Mayonnaise, and set atop a crisp bed of Baby Mixed Field Greens with Grape Tomatoes and Cucumber *GF
Indian Seafood Salad
$21.95
Lump and Backfin Crab, Shrimp, and Scallops in an Indian Curry and Herbed Dressing with Baby Mixed Field Greens, Avocado and Red Onions over a Crispy Papadum *GF optional
Additions
- Chicken
- $6.00
- Shrimp
- $8.00
- 8 oz. Ahi Tuna**
- $16.00
- Crab Cake
- $12.00
- 7 oz. Salmon**
- $14.00
- Fried Oysters
- $12.00
Dinner Entrees
Grilled 8oz. Certified Angus Beef Filet
$38.95
with Roasted Garlic Red Bliss Mashed Potatoes, Red Wine Demi-Glace, and choice of Vegetable**
Slow Braised Certified Angus Beef Bone-in Short Rib
$31.95
with Roasted Garlic Red Bliss Mashed Potatoes, Red Wine Demi-Glace, and choice of Vegetable**
Seared 12 oz. Certified Angus Beef 28 Day Dry Aged Ribeye
$42.95
with Roasted Herb Seasoned Red Bliss Potatoes, Red Wine Demi-Glace, and choice of Vegetable**
Grilled 8 oz. Certified Angus Beef Sirloin
$31.95
with Roasted Garlic Red Bliss Mashed Potatoes, Red Wine Demi-Glace, and choice of Vegetables**
Mumbai Chana Masala
Classic Curried Chickpeas and a Tomato-Onion Sauce with Jasmine Rice *GF (Vegan)
- $19.95
- (with Chicken) $24.95
- (with Shrimp) $26.95
- (with Scallops) $28.95
Jamaican Vegetable Curry Bowl
with Sauteed Seasonal Vegetable, and Jasmine Rice
- $19.95
- (with Chicken) $24.95
- (with Shrimp) $26.95
- (with Scallops) $28.95
POC Paella
A Spanish-inspired Dish of Yellow Rice, Sweet Peas, and Spanish Chorizo in a Mild Tomato Broth and Seafood, including Shrimp, Scallops, Mussels, Flounder and Lump Crab
- $36.95
- (with Chicken only) $29.95
Seafood Mac and Cheese
$33.95
with Lobster, Shrimp, and Scallop in a Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce tossed with Penne Pasta and topped with Toasted Panko and Bacon Breadcrumbs
Seafood Pot Pie
$31.95
Bay Shrimp, Scallops and Crab in a Rich Lobster Sauce served in a Flaky Puff Pastry
Red Thai Seafood Curry
$28.95
with Shrimp and Cod simmered in an Indo-Asian Sauce with Jasmine Rice
Miso and Soy Marinated Salmon
$27.95
served with Jasmine Rice and Asian Cut Vegetables**
Korean BBQ Glazed Tuna
$31.95
topped with Crispy Soy Scented Oysters and served with Jasmine Rice and Asian Vegetables**
Cape Fear Flounder Filet
$32.95
Crispy Fried, Blackened, or Pan-Seared Cape Fear Flounder Filet served over Vegetable Rice Pilaf topped with a Lemon Butter Sauce and choice of Vegetable
Additional Sides
at 4.95 each
- Oven Roasted Herb Seasoned Red Bliss Potatoes
- Roasted Garlic Red Bliss Mashed Potatoes
- Aparagus
- Broccolini
- Squash Medley
- Sauteed Spinach
- Vegetable Rice Pilaf
*GF: Gluten Free. Note, if noted as (optional) ask your Server how item can be modified to be gluten-free. We cannot guarantee they are free of all trace elements of gluten-free. **May be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, fish or eggs may your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Omelets and Frittatas
Cheese grits upcharge of $0.50
Western Omelet
$12.95
Diced Ham, Pepper and Cheddar Cheese served with Home Fried Potatoes or Grits with choice of Toast *GF optional
Mexican Omelet
$13.95
Chorizo, Peppers, Onions, and Tomatoes folded into a warm Flour Tortilla and drizzled with Cumin-Lime Sour Cream and a Dollop of Guacamole served with Home Fried Potatoes or Grits, with choice of Toast *GF optional
Crab Omelet
$16.95
with Bacon and Cheddar Cheese served with Home Fried Potatoes or Grits and choice of Toast 16.95 *GF Optional
Veggie Frittata
$12.95
Spinach, Tomatoes, Peppers, Mushroom, and Onions served with Home Fried Potatoes or Grits and choice of Toast *GF optional
Italian Frittata
$13.95
Prosciutto, Diced Tomatoes, Spinach and Mozzarella Cheese served with Home Fried Potatoes or Grits and choice of Toast *GF optional
Eggs Benedict Selections
Classic Ham Benedict
$14.95
Toasted English Muffin, Shaved Black Forest Ham, and Poached Eggs topped with Hollandaise Sauce and served with Home Fried Potatoes or Grits **
POC Crab Cake Benedict
$16.95
Toasted English Muffin, House made Crab Cake and Poached Egg, topped with Old Bay spiked Hollandaise served with Home Fried Potatoes or Grits **
Traditional Style Entrees
Two Eggs with Choice of Meat
$10.95
Served with Home Fried Potatoes or Grits and choice of Toast *GF optional
Steak and Eggs
$21.95
8 oz. Sirloin, Blackened or Not, with two Eggs, served with Home Fried Potatoes or Grits *GF
Citrus Scented French Toast
$15.95
Two Eggs French Toast, topped with Whipped Cream, Fresh Berries and Powdered Sugar, and served with choice of Meat
Crunchy French Toast
$17.95
Toast encrusted with our blend of Pecan, Cinnamon, Brown Sugar and Corn Flakes, dipped with two Eggs, and topped with Whipped Cream, Fresh Berries and Powdered Sugar with choice of Meat
Regular Waffle
$12.95
Served with two Eggs and choice of Meat, topped with Whipped Cream and Powdered Sugar
Crepe of the Day
Market Price
Salads
Curried Chicken Salad
$16.95
Diced and Roasted Chicken Breast, blended with Raisins, Mango Chutney, Indian Curry Spices and Mayonnaise, and set atop a Crisp Bed of Baby Mixed Field Greens with Grape Tomatoes and Cucumber *GF
Indian Seafood Salad
$21.95
Lump and Backfin Crab, Shrimp and Scallops, in an Indian Curry and Herbed Dressing with Baby Mixed Fields Greens, Avocado and red Onions over a Crispy Papadum *GF optional
POC Bistro Salad
Baby Mixed Field Greens, Carrots, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Onions, Citrus Vinaigrette and Fresh Parmesan Cheese
- (Small) $6.95
- (Large) $11.95
Roasted Garlic Caesar Salad
Hearts of Romaine, Shaved Parmesan and Toasted Seasoned Garlic Croutons, tossed in our own Roasted Garlic Caesar Dressing
- (Small) $6.95
- (Large) $11.95
Salad Additions
- Chicken Breast
- $6.00
- Shrimp
- $8.00
- 8 oz. Ahi Tuna**
- $16.00
- Crab Cake
- $12.00
- 7 oz. Salmon**
- $14.00
- Lightly Fried Oysters
- $12.00
Additional Sides
- White Bread
- $2.00
- Wheat Bread
- $2.00
- Rye Bread
- $2.00
- English Muffin
- $3.00
- Egg
- $2.00
- Bacon
- $4.00
- Sausage Pattie
- $4.00
- Sausage Links
- $4.00
Appetizers
Tuna Japanese Style
$16.95
Sesame Encrusted Tuna sliced and served with Asian Slaw, Mixed Greens, Wasabi, Ginger and Sweet Soy Drizzle**
Fried Oysters
$15.95
Cornmeal Coated, Lightly Fried, Crispy, and served with Cajun Remoulade *GF
Bangkok Shrimp
$14.95
Fried Jumbo Shrimp served atop an Asian Slaw and topped with Sriracha Aioli, Sweet Soy, Sesame Seeds, and Pickled Red Onion
Beef Empanadas
$11.95
Slow-Cooked Shredded Beef simmered in Spanish Herbs and Spices, Fried Crisp and served with Salsa Fresca and Avocado Crema Spread
Roasted Corn and Black Bean Empanadas
$10.95
Caribbean flavored Black Bean and Roasted Corn with Herbs and Spices, Fried Crisp and served with Salsa Fresca and Avocado Crema Spread
Fried Green Tomato
$14.95
topped with Blackened Shrimp and finished with a French Style Whole Grain Mustard Crema *GF
Fresh Mussels "2 Ways"
$14.95
Either tossed in a Sweet Yellow Coconut Curry Cream Sauce, or tossed in Diced Tomato, Garlic and Basil in a White Wine Sauce *GF
Salads and Vegetarian
POC Bistro Salad
Baby Mixed Field Greens, Carrots, Tomatoes. Cucumbers, Onions, Citrus Vinaigrette and Fresh Parmesan Cheese *GF (See Additions)
- (Small) $6.95
- (Large) $11.95
Roasted Garlic Caesar Salad
Hearts of Romaine, Shaved Parmesan and Toasted Seasoned Garlic Croutons, tossed in our own Roasted Garlic Caesar Dressing *GF (See Additions)
- (Small) $6.95
- (Large) $11.95
Curried Chicken Salad
$16.95
Diced and Roasted Chicken Breast, blended with Raisins, Mango Chutney, Indian Curry Spices and Mayonnaise, and set atop a Crisp Bed of Baby Mixed Field Greens with Grape Tomatoes and Cucumber GF
Indian Seafood Salad
$21.95
Lump and Backfin Crab, Shrimp, and Scallops in an Indian Curry and Herbed Dressing with Baby Mixed Field Greens, Avocado and Red Onions over a Crispy Papadum *GF optional
Oven-Roasted Portabella
$16.95
Marinated Portabella Cap stuffed with Cream Cheese, Sundried Tomato, and Spinach with a Toasted Panko Crust, served with a Baby Bistro Salad *GF Vegetarian
Salad Additions
- Chicken Breast
- $6.00
- Shrimp
- $8.00
- Ahi Tuna**
- $16.00
- Crab Cake
- $12.00
- Salmon**
- $14.00
- Lightly Fried Oysters
- $12.00
Sandwiches and Wraps
*GF optional: Ask your server about our Gluten Free Breads and Buns.
POC Burger
$15.95
An 8oz. Handmade Burger with Shredded Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion and Pickle on a Grilled Kaiser Roll served with Hand-cut Fries or Chips** (Add Cheese: American, Cheddar, Swiss or Pepperjack 1.50 per slice)
Salmon BLT Sandwich
$15.95
Grilled Salmon on a Kaiser Roll with Lettuce, Tomatoes, two slices of Applewood Smoked Crispy Bacon and Tartar Sauce, served with Hand-cut Fries or Chips **
Flounder Sandwich
$15.95
Flounder Filet (Choice of Grilled, Blackened or Fried) with Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onion, Pickle, and Tartar Sauce, served with Hand-cut Fries or Chips
Cheddar Crusted BBQ Short Rib Sandwich
$15.95
Shredded slow cooked Short Rib in a Sweet and Spicy Barbecue Sauce, on a Cheddar crusted Grilled White Bread, with Sauteed Onions and more Cheddar, served with Hand-cut Fries or Chips
Shrimp Po'Boy Wrap
$17.95
Blackened or Fried Shrimp, shredded Lettuce, diced Tomatoes, and Cajun Remoulade with Hand-cut Fries or Chips
Oyster Po'Boy Wrap
$17.95
Fried Oysters, shredded lettuce, diced Tomatoes, and Cajun Remoulade with Hand-cut Fries or Chips
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
$14.95
Grilled Marinated 6 oz. Chicken on a Kaiser Roll topped with Lettuce, Sliced Tomato, red Onion, Pickle and Swiss Cheese topped with Dijon Mayonnaise
Parmesan Crusted Turkey Melt
$14.95
with Swiss Cheese, Bacon, and Tomato on White Toast and served with Hand-cut Fried or Chips
Crab Cake Sandwich
$15.95
Lump and Backfin Crab with Herbs, Spices, and Panko Crusted and fried on a Grilled Kaiser Roll, with Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onion, and Pickle and Spicy Aioli served with Hand-cut Fries and Chips
Lunch Sides at 4.95 each
Substitute Salad or Soup for a 2.00 upcharge
- House Made Chips
- Hand-cut Fries
- Cucumber Salad
- Pasta Salad
- Coleslaw
- Asian Slaw
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Hours
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
11:30am - 2:30pm
5:00pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday:
11:30am - 2:30pm
5:00pm - 8:30pm
Thursday:
11:30am - 2:30pm
5:00pm - 8:30pm
Friday:
11:30am - 2:30pm
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday:
11:30am - 2:30pm
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Additional Information:
Open on Thanksgiving Eve, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
About Us
With its internationally inspired menu and interior design, Ports of Call Bistro in historic downtown Southport is the perfect choice whether you