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Our Menu

  • Lunch Menu
  • Dinner Menu
  • Desserts
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Starters

Bread Board

$9.00
Focaccia and baguette, pesto butter, garlic confit

Potato Croquettes (GF)

$14.00
Benton’s country ham, cheddar cheese, served with garlic parsley aioli

Whipped Feta (GF)

$15.00
Honey, chives, black pepper, served with cucumber and house made pita bread

Mushroom Toast

$14.00
Grilled mushrooms, bourbon mushroom cream, pickled shallots, radish

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

$13.00
Benton’s bacon, apple cider glaze, chives

Fried Squash (GF)

$11.00
Hot honey drizzle, served with ranch and garlic parsley aioli

Salads & Soups

+Chicken $8, +6 oz. NY Strip $12, +Salmon $15, +Shrimp $11, +Benton’s Bacon $3

House Salad

$14.00
Mixed greens, cheddar cheese, cucumber, tomato, egg, croutons, Barrister's ranch dressing

Caesar Salad

$14.00
Crisp romaine, sourdough croutons, shaved Parmesan, Barrister’s Caesar dressing

Crispy Rice Salad (GF) (V) (VE)

$15.00
Shaved collard greens, Carolina Gold crispy rice, avocado, poke dressing, spicy peanuts

Seasonal Soup (DF) (GF)

$12.00
Roasted butternut squash, coconut cream, chili oil, pepitas

Handhelds

Served with your choice of chips or fries, +salad $3.

Classic Burger

$16.00
7 oz. patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, special sauce, potato bun. Add bacon $2.50

KFC (Korean fried chicken) Sandwich

$16.00
Gochujang hot sauce, pickled cucumber, celery slaw, potato bun (plain fried chicken available)

Mushroom Melt (V)

$15.00
Local mushrooms, caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, parmesan crisps, special sauce, toasted on sourdough

Club Sandwich

$18.00
Chicken or salmon (+$2), Benton’s bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, avocado, on house-made ciabatta bread

Steak Sandwich

$20.00
Thinly shaved oven-roasted strip loin, caramelized onions, arugula, pickled shallots, horseradish aioli on house-made rosemary focaccia

Additions

Brussels

$7.00

Sautéed Vegetable Medley

$7.00

Mushroom Medley

$7.00

Crispy Pressed Potatoes

$7.00

Roasted Celeriac

$7.00

Hand Cut Fries

$7.00

Collards

$7.00

House Salad

$7.00

Caesar Salad

$7.00

Extra Pita Bread

$2.00

Starters

Bread Board

$9.00
Focaccia and baguette, pesto butter, garlic confit

Fried Squash (GF)

$11.00
Hot honey drizzle, served with ranch and garlic parsley aioli

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

$13.00
Benton's bacon, apple cider glaze, chives

Potato Croquettes (GF)

$14.00
Benton’s country ham and cheddar cheese, served with garlic parsley aioli

Whipped Feta (GF)

$15.00
Honey, chives, black pepper, served with cucumber and house-made pita bread

Mushroom Toast

$14.00
Grilled mushrooms, bourbon mushroom cream, pickled shallots, radish

Salads & Soups

+Chicken $8, +6 oz. NY Strip $12, +Salmon $15, +Shrimp $11, +Benton’s Bacon $3

House Salad

$14.00
Mixed greens, cheddar cheese, cucumber, tomato, red onion, egg, croutons, Barrister’s ranch dressing

Caesar Salad

$14.00
Crisp romaine, sourdough croutons, shaved Parmesan, Barrister’s Caesar dressing

Crispy Rice Salad (GF) (V) (VE)

$15.00
Shaved collard greens, Carolina Gold crispy rice, avocado, poke dressing, spicy peanuts

Seasonal Soup (DF) (GF)

$12.00
Roasted butternut squash, coconut cream, chili oil, pepitas

Chef's Selections

Pork Belly Fried Rice (GF) (DF)

$28.00
Carolina gold rice, succotash mix, crispy pork belly, fried egg, garlic parsley aioli, green onions, spiced peanuts. (V) (VE) available

Chicken and Dumplings (GF)

$32.00
Braised chicken, creamy tomato sauce, Chef John’s handmade potato gnocchi 'dumpling', broccolini

Seared Rainbow Trout (GF)

$34.00
Stewed Sea Island red peas, bell pepper relish, roasted celeriac, herb oil

Chicken Fried Cauliflower (GF) (V) (VE)

$30.00
Potato chip-crusted, pepper gravy, local mushrooms, collard greens

From the Grill

Served with crispy pressed potatoes, creamy parmesan spinach, and topped with chimichurri or bone marrow butter.

Filet

$57.00

NY Strip

$38.00

Ribeye

$46.00

Pork Chop

$42.00

Salmon

$36.00

Pasta

All pasta is handmade in-house by our Chef. Gluten-free pasta available upon request.

Ravioli

$30.00
Butternut squash filling, Benton’s bacon, toasted pecans, sage, brown butter

Linguine

$35.00
Braised short ribs, local mushrooms, demi-glace, chives

Rigatoni

$34.00
Creamy pesto sauce, garlic shrimp, toasted breadcrumbs

Additions

Crispy Pressed Potatoes

$7.00/each

Roasted Celeriac

$7.00/each

Sauteed Vegetable Medley

$7.00/each

Local Mushrooms

$7.00/each

Sautéed Vegetable Medley

$7.00/each

Hand Cut Fries

$7.00

Collards

$7.00

Brussels

$7.00

House Salad

$7.00/each

Caesar Salad

$7.00/each

Extra Pita Bread

$2.00/each

Menu

Key Lime Pie

$10.00
Graham cracker crust, crystallized white chocolate, cranberry syrup, Chantilly cream.

Mexican Chocolate Crème Brûlée

$10.00

Sorghum Crème Brûlée

$10.00

Tres Leches Pound Cake

$10.00

Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich

$10.00
Sorghum or brown butter chocolate chip cookie

Seasonal Ice Cream Or Sorbet

$6.00
Please ask your server for current selections.

Small Bites & Passed Appetizers

These are wonderful for welcome parties, cocktail hours, and rehearsal dinners. Custom appetizers can be created for an additional fee.

Option 1

$4.00/Per Person
Bruschetta bites, goat cheese stuffed peppers, caprese skewers, burrata bites

Option 2

$5.00/Per Person
Antipasto skewers, fruit and cheese skewers, cucumber tea sandwiches, pimento cheese fritters

Option 3

$6.00/Per Person
Chicken satay with miso glaze, shrimp cocktail with cocktail sauce

Plated Meal Service

2-Course

$45.00
2 entree options, 2 sides, starter salad or dessert.

3-Course

$55.00
Starter salad, 2 entree options, 2 sides, and an appetizer or dessert course.

4-Course

$65.00
Appetizer, starter salad, 3 entree options, 2 sides, and dessert course.

Appetizers & Desserts

Appetizers & Desserts are from the current menu

Salad Options:

House or Caesar

Entree Options:

chicken breast (grilled, fried, or blackened), pork chop, salmon, or NY Strip ($10.00 extra per order), or current menu pasta selections. *

Side Options:

Mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, grits, Gorgonzola grits, cheddar grits, Carolina Gold rice, Brussel sprouts, broccoli, green beans, asparagus, mixed vegetable sauté, roasted carrots

Bread Service Add-On

$3.00

6oz Filet Addition

$20.00

Outside Dessert Fee

$50.00

Buffet Stations

Protein Station

$25.00
Choice of one: Chicken breast (grilled, fried, or blackened), pork chop, pulled pork, or salmon.

Pasta Station

$20.00
Choice of one sauce: pesto, Alfredo, marinara, or Cajun cream. Side of Parmesan cheese.

Prime Rib Station

$35.00
Minimum 40 guests. Sliced prime rib, horseradish sauce, and au jus.

Mac and Cheese Bar

$15.00
House-made mac and cheese. Includes toppings of bacon, roasted bell peppers, caramelized onions, scallions, Gorgonzola crumbles, and fresh jalapeños.

Potato Bar

$15.00
Choice of mashed potatoes or baked potato. Includes toppings of butter, sour cream, cheddar cheese, scallions, and bacon.

Sliders Station

$15.00
Choice of one: fried chicken, burger, or pulled pork. Includes buns, cheddar cheese, ketchup, mustard, lettuce, tomato, and onion.

Buffet Stations

Please note there is an automatic 20% gratuity on all food and beverage bills that goes directly to our hard-working staff.

Salad Station

$12.00
Choice of one: house, Caesar, or seasonal | Upgrade: Choice of chicken or shrimp ($8.00 per person).

Side Station

$7.00
Available options include fries, grits, rice, and roasted potatoes.

Vegetable Stations

$10.00
Choice of one: Brussels sprouts, broccoli, asparagus, green beans, and mixed vegetable sauté.

Dessert Station

$8.00
Choice of one: chocolate chess pie, lemon cake, or cheesecake with strawberry sauce | Add an additional selection for $6.00 per guest.
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