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Our Menu

  • Lunch Menu
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  • Desserts
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Starters

Caramelized Onion Dip (GF)

$14.00
Brandy and thyme-infused caramelized onions, blended with three select cheeses, and served with house-made chips

Grilled Shrimp Toast

$19.00
Whipped Feta, tomato, cucumber, and fresh herbs served on top of grilled sourdough.

Tuna Tostada (GF)

$21.00
Bluefin tuna, avocado, spicy mayo, peanuts, green onions, pepitas, yuzu tobiko, local tortillas

Pork Lettuce Wraps

$26.00
Cheshire pork belly, radishes, pickles, kimchi, gochujang hot sauce, Korean pasta salad

Avocado Crispy Rice Salad

$16.00
Collard greens, Carolina gold crispy rice, avocado, poke dressing, spicy peanuts. Add steak ($12), tuna ($14), or pork belly ($12)

Barrister's Wedge Salad (GF)

$17.00
Iceberg lettuce, Benton's bacon, Barrister's blue cheese dressing, cherry tomatoes, sesame crunch, fresh herbs

Croquettes (GF)

$16.00
Country ham, potato. and cheddar cheese coated with potato chips, fried crispy and served with garlic parsley aioli

Sides

Family Style

Asparagus

$14.00
Slowly cooked in wine and lemon, served with smoked mornay sauce, poached egg, and sauteed mushrooms.

Cabbage Caesar

$15.00
Grilled cabbage, Barrister's Caesar dressing, garlic chips, parmesan, crispy bocarones, chili oil

Heirloom Carrots

$14.00
Roasted carrots, citrus glaze, coconut cream, pickled shallots, spicy peanuts, herb oil, fresh herbs

Handhelds

Served with your choice of chips, fries, or simple salad.

Smash Burger

$17.00
Two 4 oz. patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, and special sauce on a Martin's potato roll

Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwich

$17.00
Panko-crusted chicken breast, crisp romaine, parmesan cheese, parmesan crisp, and Barrister's Caesar dressing on house ciabatta bread

Pork Belly Bahn Mi

$18.00
Tender, crispy pork belly, chorizo, garlic parsley aioli, pickled carrots, onion, and cucumber on a house-made baguette

Roast Beef Sandwich

$20.00
Roasted strip loin, horseradish aioli, pickled shallots, cheddar cheese, romaine, and caramelized onions on house focaccia

Bowls

Pork Belly (GF)

$19.00
Tender, crispy pork belly, chorizo, garlic parsley aioli, pickled mixed vegetables, Carolina Gold rice, peanuts

Tuna Poke (GF)

$20.00
Yellowfin tuna, crispy rice, avocado, Carolina Gold rice, edamame, poke dressing, peanuts, radish

Sweets

Basque Cheesecake (GF)

$11.00
Spanish-style cheesecake

White Chocolate Tiramisu

$10.00

Ice Cream Sandwich

$10.00
Sorghum cookie or brown butter chocolate chip cookie

Seasonal Ice Cream or Sorbet (DF)

$10.00

Starters

Caramelized Onion Dip (GF)

$14.00
Brandy and thyme-infused caramelized onions, blended with three select cheeses, and served with house-made chips

Grilled Shrimp Toast

$19.00
Whipped Feta, tomato, cucumber, fresh herbs, served on grilled sourdough

Tuna Tostada (GF)

$21.00
Bluefin tuna, avocado, spicy mayo, peanuts, green onions, pepitas, yuzo tobiko, local tortillas

Pork Lettuce Wraps

$24.00
Cheshire pork belly, radishes, pickles, kimchi, gochujang hot sauce, Korean pasta salad

Avocado Crispy Rice Salad

$16.00
Collard greens, Carolina Gold crispy rice, avocado, poke dressing, spicy peanuts. Add steak ($12) or tuna ($14)

Barrister's Wedge Salad (GF)

$17.00
Iceberg lettuce, Benton's bacon, Barrister's blue cheese dressing, cherry tomatoes, sesame crunch, fresh herbs

Croquettes (GF)

$16.00
Country ham, potato and cheddar cheese, coated with potato chips, fried crispy and served with garlic parsley aioli

Sides

Family-style

Asparagus

$14.00
Slowly cooked in wine and lemon, served with smoky Mornay sauce, poached egg, and sauteed mushrooms

Cabbage Caesar

$15.00
Grilled cabbage, Barrister's Caesar dressing, garlic chips, parmesan, crispy bocarones, chili oil

Heirloom Carrots

$14.00
Roasted carrots, citrus glaze, coconut cream, pickled shallots, spicy peanuts, herb oil, fresh herbs

Signature Dishes

Cheshire Pork Ribs

$36.00
Slowly roasted and glazed with a blackberry BBQ sauce and peanut crumble, served with German potato salad and pickles

Steak Frites (French Fries)

$49.00
14 oz. NY Strip, hand-cut fries, served with a charred ramp butter, chimichurri, and simple salad

Whole Fish (weekly selection)

Marinated in garlic, herbs, and lemon, then grilled whole and topped with a lemon herb sauce, served with a pink-eyed pea and roasted squash succotash.

Chicken Confit

$32.00
Slowly cooked in chicken fat and roasted until crispy, topped with a lemon and herb sauce, and served with roasted heirloom carrots and creamy mashed potatoes.

Spinach Linguine

$41.00
Chef's handmade spinach pasta with little neck clams, bay scallops, and a pistachio-basil crumble.

Lamb Bolognese

$37.00
Chef's signature 48-hour bolognese sauce, handmade Cavatelli pasta, and ricotta salata.

Sweets

Basque Cheesecake

$11.00
Spanish-style cheesecake

White Chocolate Tiramisu

$10.00

Ice Cream Sandwich

$10.00
Choice of sorghum or brown butter chocolate chip cookie

Seasonal Ice Cream or Sorbet

$10.00

Menu

Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich

$10.00
Sorghum or brown butter chocolate chip cookie

Seasonal Ice Cream Or Sorbet

$10.00
Please ask your server for current selections.

Basque Cheesecake (GF)

$11.00
Spanish-style cheesecake

White Chocolate Tiramisu

$10.00

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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