Updated July 21, 2026. Menu subject to change without notice.
Appetizers
Sea Scallops* (GF)
$22.00
Sautéed Sea Scallops with Lemon-Thyme Mascarpone, Eggplant Caponata, and Pine Nut Brown Butter
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
Lamb Carpaccio
$20.00
with Mint Pesto, Fig Vinaigrette, Gorgonzola, Pickled Red Onions, and Arugula
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
$18.00
with Pistachio Pesto, Peach Salsa, 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
with Spinach, Roasted Red Bell Pepper, and Garbanzo Bean Couscous, Dijon Cream, and Dill-Hazelnut Pesto
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 Portobella Mushroom-Pine Nut Farro, Fennel Chutney, Broccoli Rabe, and Fig Demi-Glace
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 Pasta with Lemon Cream, Zucchini and Yellow Squash Ribbons, Oven Dried Tomatoes, Basil Pesto, and Gorgonzola
*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
Banana Pudding Cheesecake
$15.00
New York Style Banana Cheesecake with Vanilla Wafer Crust, Rum Caramel, Candied Walnuts, Chantilly, and Banana Pudding 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.