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Second Empire Restaurant & Tavern

Name: Second Empire Restaurant & Tavern
Address: 330 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC, 27603, US
Telephone: +19198293663
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.8

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We are located in the beautifully restored historic Dodd-Hinsdale House in downtown Raleigh. Now imagine finding this right here in the Triangle.
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Second Empire satisfies the highest of standards & combines an atmosphere of history & elegance with a selection of cuisine that is as exquisitely unique! Imagine a dining experience that combines an atmosphere of classical history and elegance with a selection of cuisine that is as exquisitely unique as it is delicious. Then imagine delighting your senses with a world-class w**e selection. It’s not imagination, it’s Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern. Located in the beautifully restored Dodd-Hinsdale House in downtown Raleigh, Second Empire satisfies the highest of standards. Our delectable menu and polished service that have won us the AAA Four Diamond Award, the DiRoNa Award and the W**e Spectator Award of Excellence since 1998 will assure you a truly unique dining experience. Our Tavern and new Atrium Room provide a more casual feel without sacrificing excellence. Simply put, a trip to Second Empire is an experience unlike any other.

10/07/2026

New Menu Items!

CITRUS & HERB GRILLED SHRIMP CHICKPEA CREPE

cumin roasted baby carrots, greek yogurt, grilled pineapple, zucchini, baba ghanoush, shish*to peppers, carob tahini dressing

CRISPY DUCK LEG CONFIT

petit green lentils & grapefruit salad, butternut squash compote, belgian endive, parsnip puree, dried cranberry reduction

FAROE ISLAND SALMON GRAVLAX

smoked trout & yukon gold potato salad, curry creme fraiche, english peas, grilled focaccia, cucumber, creamy feta & harissa dressing

JUNIPER BERRY RED W**E BRAISED OXTAIL RAGOUT

grilled asian eggplant & maitake mushrooms, walnuts, creamy fettuccine, gremolata, butternut squash puree, natural jus

SAUTEED BLACK TIGER SHRIMP

crispy yukon gold potato galette, ginger, leeks, ratatouille, beet puree, pork belly, coconut & butternut squash sauce

MUSTARD & OREGANO GRILLED SWORDFISH

fingerling potatoes & corona bean ragout, chorizo, collards, roasted baby carrot salad, spicy vert jus

CHIMICHURRI MARINATED “BAKKAFROST” SALMON

fettuccine pasta & fava beans, marcona almonds, spinach, shish*to pepper, butternut squash, broccoli puree, serrano ham & mushroom sauce

PAN-ROASTED NEW BEDFORD SEA SCALLOPS

sauteed smoked trout & caper polenta, curry sweet potato puree, asian tuscan kale, romesco, almonds, broccolini, roasted pineapple carob molasses jus

09/29/2026

Limited space! Call us to reserve your space

09/09/2026

September 9, 1997 we opened our doors to the public! Cheers to 29 years 🥂✨🥂

09/05/2026

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08/26/2026

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08/12/2026

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07/29/2026

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06/30/2026

Dijon Mustard & Herb Grilled Scottish Bakkafrost Salmon

Cauliflower puree, collards, brown rice & chorizo stuffed zucchini, fennel salad, roasted tomatillo and port jus

06/17/2026

New menu items!!

HERB ROASTED BELL & EVANS CHICKEN BREAST

potato gnocchi & roasted plum tomatoes, basil pesto, artichokes, braised escarole, zucchini, cucumber & carrot salad, eggplant & saffron jus

GRILLED AUSTRALIAN LAMB RACK

grilled corn & tomato risotto, cotija cheese, grilled asparagus, wilted spinach, chimichurri, jicama & radish salad, poblano port w**e sauce

CITRUS & OREGANO GRILLED BEELER FARMS PORK RIB CHOP

rustic fingerling potato & roasted butternut squash, bacon, asian braised tuscan kale, melted leeks, balsamic & carob molasses sauce

ROASTED PENNSYLVANIA FIVE SPICE DUCK BREAST

broccoli & zucchini summer casserole, chorizo, rutabaga puree, spicy mushroom salad, hearts of palm, gold beet agave sauce

GRILLED EMPIRE BLACK ANGUS RIBEYE

creamy sweet pickle & ricotta cheese polenta, pancetta, shish*to peppers, ratatouille, roasted broccolini, pineapple slaw, 330 steak sauce

06/10/2026

New Menu Items!

FIRST COURSES

WARM DUCK CONFIT & BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD
pimiento cheese & cabbage pupusa, yellow tomato, corn, hearts of palm, arugula, crème fraiche & dijon mustard dressing

CAJUN SEASONED GEORGIA QUAIL
creamy yukon gold potatoes & roasted shallots, sunchoke puree, pear salad, tuscan kale, green peppercorn & leek jus

COLORADO LAMB LOIN CARPACCIO PLATE
provençal bean salad, chickpeas, cannellini beans, haricot verts, cauliflower puree, saffron caper mayo sauce, focaccia bread

SMOKED TROUT & BRAISED SPANISH RABBIT SALAD
cantaloupe & charred asparagus, blueberries, gem lettuce, cucumber, roasted pine nuts, radish, avocado thai basil dressing

PAN FRIED BLACK TIGER SHRIMP & PEPSI COLA BRAISED PORK BELLY
creamy sweet pickle & ricotta polenta, grilled Asian eggplant, shaved fennel salad, chickpeas, anchovy roasted red pepper sauce

ENTRÉES
CITRUS & LATIN SEASONED SWORDFISH
creamy yukon potatoes & saffron, bacon, tapenade, spaghetti squash, haricot verts, spinach & egg salad, roasted garlic & golden raisin jus

DIJON MUSTARD & HERB GRILLED SCOTTISH “BAKKAFROST” SALMON
brown rice & chorizo stuffed zucchini, almonds, cauliflower puree, collard greens, fennel salad, roasted tomatillo & port jus

PAN-ROASTED NEW BEDFORD SEA SCALLOPS
citrus sunchoke & cannellini bean puree, bok choy, fried green tomato, sweet potato, snow pea sauté, curry corn sauce

Address

330 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC
27603

Opening Hours

Tuesday	4:30pm - 10pm
Wednesday	4:30pm - 10pm
Thursday	4:30pm - 10pm
Friday	4:30pm - 10pm
Saturday	4:30pm - 10pm

Telephone

+19198293663

Website

http://www.second-empire.com/

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