Explore a sample of tantalizing selections created by Executive Chef Maisonhaute.
SMALLER PLATES
Soup
Spring Salad
Melon, Grapes, Golden Beets, Shaved Radish, Marcona Almonds, Baby Kale, Verjus Vinaigrette
Eseeola “Chop/Chop”
House-Cured Bacon Crumbles, Blue Cheese, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Carrots, Celery, Croutons, Choice of Dressing
Cheese Board
Assorted Cheese, Apple Butter Mostarda, Fresh Fruit, Pickled Ramps, Honeycomb, Artisan Crackers
Southern Fried Oysters
Apple and Turnip Slaw, Preserved Lemon and Horseradish Aioli
Braised Maitake Mushrooms
Roasted Garlic, Thyme, Brioche Crouton, Shaved Asiago Cheese
Grilled Octopus
Fava Bean Puree, Kalamata Olives, Pea Shoots, Tomato Vinaigrette
Crispy Veal Sweetbreads
Southern-Style Couscous, Garlic Butter, Miso BBQ Drizzle
Green Curry
Grilled Squash and Spring Onions, Eggplant, Tomato Rice, Coconut Essence
Butter Poached Prawn
Ricotta Gnudi, Scallions, Grape Tomatoes, Basil Chiffonade, White Wine
• Gluten-free options are available.
LARGER PLATES
Grilled Lamb Chops
Merguez Sausage, Potato and Ramp Pie, Lima Bean Ragu, Black Garlic Cabernet Reduction
Smoked Duck Breast
Cranberry Beans, Bok Choy, Morel Mushrooms, Marsala Reduction
Grilled Trout
Strawberry and Watercress Salad, Farro Verde, Toasted Benne Seeds, Sherry Vinaigrette
Filet Oscar
Crab Meat, Asparagus, Truffled Potato Puree, Béarnaise
Soft Shell Crab
Marinated Cucumbers and Tomato, Frisee, Capers, Harissa Aioli
Pan-Seared Halibut
Collard Greens, Whipped Cauliflower, Baby Carrots, Citrus Sabayon
Grilled Elk Medallions
Pickled Pear, Blueberries, Celeriac Puree, Espresso Balsamic
Featured Butcher’s Cut (Selected Daily)
Chef’s Fish of the Day (Selected Daily)
RED FOX TAVERN
Pub Chips with Spring Onion Dip
Oysters on The Half Shell
Cocktail, Mignonette, Fresh Horseradish
Fennel and Orange Salad
Pickled Fennel, Orange Segments, Pistachios, Shaved Manchego, Arugula, Rhubarb Vinaigrette
Red Fox Tavern Salad
Asparagus, Tomato, Roasted Bell Peppers, Boiled Egg, Spinach, Miso Vinaigrette
Artichoke and Ramp Croquettes
Monterey Jack Cheese, Horseradish Dill Aioli
Bourbon Glazed Brussels Sprouts
Fried Brussels Sprouts, Bleu Cheese, Lamb Bacon Crumbles
Lobster Roll
Cold-Water Lobster Salad, Celery, Tarragon Aioli, Sweet Roll
Black and Bleu Popovers
Cracked Black Pepper, Bleu Cheese, Ramp Aioli
Trout Amandine
Haricot Verts Salad, Capers, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Red Fox Tavern Burger or Cheeseburger 16
Lettuce, Tomato, Onion Rings, Tomato Jam, Pub Chips
Pan Seared Scallops
Prosciutto, Spring Peas, Bread Crumbs, Parmesan Cheese, Chardonnay Cream
Bucatini Pomodoro
Piccolo Pasta, Roasted Garlic, Tomato, Olive Oil, Shaved Parmesan Cheese
Pork and Collards
Smoked Pulled-Pork, Slow-Cooked Collard Greens, Stewed Tomatoes, Gouda
Grilled Flat Iron Steak
Potato Mousseline, Wilted Spinach, Fried Shallots, Demi-Glace

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