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    Irish Bar & Restaurant, Fish n Chip, Shepards Pie, Wings, Burgers

    Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant - Cary, NC

    1979 High House Rd

    Cary, NC 27519


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    Daily Menu
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    Featured Items

    • Fish & Chips

      Our specialty! Two filets of our light & flaky whitefish, batter-fried and served with hand-cut fries, crisp haricots verts or coleslaw, tartar sauce, and malt vinegar.

      $19.00
    • Reuben

      A ¼lb of corned beef, pastrami, or turkey on grilled rye, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and our house Thousand Island dressing.

      $16.00
    • Fish & Chips (Half)

      Our specialty! A single filet of our light & flaky whitefish, batter-fried and served with hand-cut fries, crisp haricots verts or coleslaw, tartar sauce, and malt vinegar.

      $14.00

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    Features - Cary

    • Pickles, Ketchup, Utensils or Napkins?

      ***INCLUDED BY REQUEST ONLY*** Add this item if you would like us to include pickles with sandwiches, ketchup, utensils, or napkins with your order.

    • Soup du Jour (Cup)

      Ham & White Bean Soup: Ham & white beans with celery and bell pepper. Topped with green onion and served with oyster crackers.

      $5.00
    • Soup du Jour (Bowl)

      Ham & White Bean Soup: Ham & white beans with celery and bell pepper. Topped with green onion and served with oyster crackers.

      $7.00
    • Crispy Brussels Sprouts

      Crispy Brussels sprouts topped with bacon gremolata and balsamic glaze.

      $8.00
    • Doherty's Flatbread

      Crispy flatbread crust topped with a bechamel sauce, whiskey onions, chopped bacon, julienne Granny Smith apples and melted cheddar.

      $13.00
    • Cuban Reuben

      Cuban style pork, house corned beef, Swiss cheese & pickle slices with a spicy mustard aioli served warm on a grilled baguette.

      $17.00
    • Dublin Spice Bag

      Born on the streets of Dublin, this Irish icon is a crave-worthy cultural phenomenon is a sensation like no other. Our hand-cut fries are loaded with crispy habanero-marinated chicken strips, stir-fried onions, bell peppers, and jalapeños, tossed in our signature spice blend, drizzled with Chip Shoppe curry and Sweet Thai Chili sauces. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh green onion.

      $16.00
    • Limerick Shrimp & Grits

      Gently sauteed shrimp with a blend of irish chorizo, creole seasonings and Limerick red ale. Served over house made cheddar grits

      $19.00
    • Pineapple Teriyaki Salmon

      Fresh pan-seared Salmon served over a bed of mashed potatoes, topped with a homemade pineapple teriyaki sauce, and finished with a side of roasted carrots & topped with sesame seeds & green onion.

      $23.00
    • Pan Seared Haddock

      Pan Seared Haddock with Rice & Roasted Vegetables: Pan Seared Haddock over a bed of white rice and served with roasted carrots, new potatoes, and sherry mushrooms.

      $18.00
    • Prime Rib Cheesesteak

      A gourmet cheesesteak made with our house-roasted Prime Rib, thinly sliced and piled high on a toasted hoagie roll with grilled onions and finished with melted provolone cheese. (Add mushrooms and/or bell peppers for $1 each)

      $19.00
    • Cheesecake

      Caramel Macchiato Cheesecake: NY Cheesecake flavored with swirls of caramel and espresso. Baked on a graham cracker crust.

      $8.50

    Daily Menu

    Starters

    • "Not So" Scotch Eggs

      Our take on the traditional Scotch egg featuring hard-boiled eggs filled with a crispy sausage croquette, served with our Ale & Mustard Aioli.

      $8.00
    • Boneless Wings

      Eight house-battered chicken tenders served plain or tossed in your choice of buffalo, habanero, or tangy Thai BBQ sauce. Served with celery sticks, carrots, and your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing.

      $12.00
    • Brisket Nachos

      An Irish twist on nachos! House-made potato chips topped with tender Guinness-braised beef brisket, melted cheddar, fresh tomatoes, green onions, and our creamy horseradish sauce.

      $18.00
    • Brisket Poutine

      Crispy hand-cut fries topped with tender Guinness-braised brisket, melted white cheddar, house-made brown gravy, and green onion.

      $12.00
    • Cheddar Cheese Curds

      Golden white cheddar curds, lightly battered, fried, and served with our sweet red pepper jelly.

      $10.00
    • Crispy Brussels Sprouts

      Crispy Brussels sprouts topped with bacon gremolata and balsamic glaze.

      $8.00
    • Irish Egg Rolls

      A Doherty's classic! Three hand-rolled egg rolls sliced in half, filled with our house-cured corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese, served with our signature Thousand Island dressing.

      $14.00
    • Jumbo Buffalo Wings (10)

      Chicken wings tossed in your choice of house-made buffalo, spicy habanero, or tangy Thai BBQ sauce. Served with celery sticks, carrots, and your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing.

      $19.00
    • Jumbo Buffalo Wings (5)

      Chicken wings tossed in your choice of house-made buffalo, spicy habanero, or tangy Thai BBQ sauce. Served with celery sticks, carrots, and your choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing.

      $11.00
    • Pretzel Bites

      Salted pretzel bites served with our house beer cheese dip crafted from a blend of white cheddar, parmesan, and Red Oak amber ale.

      $11.00
    • Shrimp Puppies

      Over a quarter-pound of shrimp coated in our signature hush puppy batter and fried until golden. Served with a side of our house-made remoulade.

      $12.00
    • Spinach & Artichoke Dip

      A warm blend of fresh spinach, creamy cheeses, and artichoke hearts topped with a parmesan crust and broiled to a crisp finish. Served with herb-brushed pita.

      $12.00

    Soups

    • Soup du Jour (Cup)

      Ham & White Bean Soup: Ham & white beans with celery and bell pepper. Topped with green onion and served with oyster crackers.

      $5.00
    • Soup du Jour (Bowl)

      Ham & White Bean Soup: Ham & white beans with celery and bell pepper. Topped with green onion and served with oyster crackers.

      $7.00
    • Potato Leek Soup (Cup)

      Creamy potato leek soup topped with crispy bacon bits, sharp cheddar cheese, and green onion.

      $5.00
    • Potato Leek Soup (Bowl)

      Creamy potato leek soup topped with crispy bacon bits, sharp cheddar cheese, and green onion.

      $7.00
    • French Onion Soup

      A classic crock of rich broth simmered with caramelized onions, topped with layers of melted Swiss and provolone cheeses broiled to a golden, crispy finish.

      $7.00

    Salads

    • Field of Greens (Side)

      A fresh mix of spring greens with red onion, pralines, cucumber, and tomato, served with your choice of dressing on the side.

      $6.00
    • Caesar (Side)

      Crisp romaine tossed with our Caesar dressing, topped with shaved parmesan and house-made croutons.

      $6.00
    • Field of Greens

      A fresh mix of spring greens with red onion, pralines, cucumber, and tomato, served with your choice of dressing on the side.

      $9.00
    • Caesar Salad

      Crisp romaine tossed with our Caesar dressing, topped with shaved parmesan and house-made croutons.

      $9.00
    • Dill Salmon Salad

      Freshly grilled salmon served on a bed of spinach, topped with cucumber, onion, hard-boiled egg, and pralines, with our dill vinaigrette served on the side.

      $21.00
    • Steak & Feta Salad

      Sliced New York strip served over a bed of spring mix with feta cheese, red onion, cucumber, and tomato, served with our bloody mary vinaigrette on the side.

      $18.00
    • Goat Cheese Salad

      Crispy goat cheese fritters on a bed of spring mix with avocado, craisins, pralines, and roasted sweet potatoes served with our green apple vinaigrette on the side.

      $14.00
    • Tri-Colour Rice Bowl

      Green, White, and Orange – A colorful medley of roasted broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, carrots, and sweet potatoes, tossed in warm apple cider vinaigrette, drizzled with a blood orange balsamic reduction, and served over white rice.

      $14.00

    Irish Boxties

    • Boxty Sampler

      An appetizer size of our Killarney, Mullingar & Donegal boxty. (See entrées for descriptions)

      $15.00
    • The Donegal

      A traditional Irish potato pancake with sliced mushrooms, caramelized red onion and roasted red peppers with a light red wine reduction & melted provolone cheese. Served with potato croquettes & haircots vert.

      $14.00
    • The Killarney

      A traditional Irish potato pancake with marinated chicken in a béchamel sauce, finished with creamy havarti cheese & fresh basil. Served with potato croquettes & haircots vert.

      $15.00
    • The Mullingar

      A traditional Irish potato pancake with Guinness braised brisket laced with fresh mushrooms, caramelized onions & topped with creamy horseradish sauce. Served with potato croquettes & haircots vert.

      $16.00

    Sandwiches

    • Rachel

      A ¼lb of corned beef, pastrami, or turkey on grilled rye, Swiss cheese, coleslaw, and our house spicy mustard aioli.

      $16.00
    • Reuben

      A ¼lb of corned beef, pastrami, or turkey on grilled rye, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and our house Thousand Island dressing.

      $16.00
    • Double Stack

      A ½lb of corned beef, pastrami, or turkey served Reuben or Rachel style!

      $22.00
    • Combo Stack

      A ½lb of corned beef & pastrami served Reuben or Rachel style!

      $22.00
    • Braised Brisket Melt

      Our tender brisket braised in Guinness with mushrooms and caramelized onion, served on grilled sourdough with melted white cheddar and a side of our creamy horseradish sauce.

      $17.00
    • Co. Cork Sliced Steak

      Tender sliced strip steak with sherry mushrooms and whiskey caramelized onions served open-faced on braided brioche with Havarti cheese and our whiskey peppercorn gravy.

      $16.00
    • Doherty Melt

      A blend of ground beef & fresh ground corned beef served on grilled rye with Swiss cheese, caramelized onions & cabbage and a spicy mustard aioli.

      $16.00
    • Doherty's Pub Burger

      A ½lb prime burger patty topped with white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and onion on a grilled brioche bun.

      $15.00
    • Dublin Chicken Sandwich

      Choose grilled, blackened, fried, or Buffalo-style, topped with lettuce, tomato, and onion on a toasted brioche bun.

      $15.00
    • Fish & Chipwich

      Light & flaky, batter-fried whitefish topped with tarter sauce, house-made pub chips, and coleslaw on a toasted brioche bun.

      $14.00
    • Turkey Torta

      Grilled turkey with melted white cheddar, shredded lettuce, creamy mashed avocado, house chipotle aioli, pico de gallo, and lime crema, all stacked on a soft telera bun and topped with a fried jalapeño.

      $16.00
    • Whiskey Burger

      A ½lb prime burger patty topped with double cheddar cheese, bacon & whiskey caramelized onions on a grilled brioche bun.

      $17.00
    • Whiskey Chicken Salad

      Chef's homemade chicken salad with a hint of Irish whiskey served on grilled wheat or as a wrap with Swiss cheese & LTO.

      $14.00

    Entrees

    • Fish & Chips

      Our specialty! Two filets of our light & flaky whitefish, batter-fried and served with hand-cut fries, crisp haricots verts or coleslaw, tartar sauce, and malt vinegar.

      $19.00
    • Fish & Chips (Half)

      Our specialty! A single filet of our light & flaky whitefish, batter-fried and served with hand-cut fries, crisp haricots verts or coleslaw, tartar sauce, and malt vinegar.

      $14.00
    • Fish & Chips (Bar)

      Our specialty! A single filet of our light & flaky whitefish, batter-fried and served with hand-cut fries, tartar sauce, and malt vinegar.

      $13.00
    • Bangers & Mash

      Traditional Irish sausages topped with whiskey caramelized onions and savory brown gravy, served alongside creamy mashed potatoes and crisp haricots verts.

      $19.00
    • Beef & Guinness Stew

      Hearty Irish stew featuring tender chunks of beef simmered with potatoes and garden vegetables, infused with the rich flavor of Guinness

      $14.00
    • Celtic Cordon Bleu

      Herb-crusted chicken filled with corned beef Rockefeller stuffing served over fresh mashed potatoes and broccoli, all topped with our creamy béchamel sauce.

      $20.00
    • Cider-Glazed Salmon

      Fresh pan-seared salmon drizzled with a cider glaze, served over sautéed spinach and a cheddar potato cake, topped with crunchy pecans and green onions.

      $25.00
    • Corned Beef & Cabbage

      House-cured corned beef, hand-sliced and served over a bed of cabbage, potatoes, and carrots, accompanied by spicy mustard.

      $20.00
    • Galway Bay Fish Tacos

      Blackened whitefish with avocado, pico de gallo, and lettuce in flour tortillas, drizzled with our chipotle aioli and served with potato croquettes.

      $15.00
    • Mum's Meatloaf

      Tender house-made meatloaf smothered in our whiskey peppercorn gravy served with mashed potatoes and crisp haricots verts.

      $18.00
    • Shepherd's Pie

      A blend of savory ground lamb and beef simmered with onions, carrots, and peas in a rich, flavorful gravy. Topped with mashed potatoes and baked to a golden-browned perfection.

      $16.00
    • Smothered Filet Tips

      Tenderloin steak tips sautéed with whiskey onions and sherry mushrooms smothered in sherry demi-glace. Served over rice with honey-glazed carrots and garnished with green onion.

      $25.00

    Kid's Menu

    Kids Menu

    • Kids Cheeseburger

      Served with your choice of side.

      $8.00
    • Kids Chicken Fingers

      Served with your choice of side.

      $8.00
    • Kids Fish & Chips

      Served with your choice of side.

      $8.00
    • Kids Grilled Cheese

      Served with your choice of side.

      $8.00
    • Kids Mac & Cheese

      Served with your choice of side.

      $8.00
    • Kids Shepherd's Pie

      Served with your choice of side.

      $8.00

    Desserts

    • Bailey's Chocolate Mousse

      Light & creamy chocolate mousse with a hint of Baileys Irish Cream.

      $7.00
    • Traditional Bread Pudding

      A traditional bread pudding drizzled with a homemade Irish whiskey cream sauce.

      $8.00
    • Cheesecake

      Caramel Macchiato Cheesecake: NY Cheesecake flavored with swirls of caramel and espresso. Baked on a graham cracker crust.

      $8.50

    Sides

    • Add Side Dressing

      $0.50
    • Add Side Sauce or Gravy

    • Side Bacon Cheese Fries

      Our hand-cut fries topped with bacon and melted cheddar, served with ranch.

      $8.00
    • Side Broccoli

      $5.00
    • Side Chips

      $5.00
    • Side Coleslaw

      $5.00
    • Side Crispy Brussels Sprouts

      $5.00
    • Side Croquettes

      $5.00
    • Side Gravy Fries

      $6.00
    • Side Hand-Cut Fries

      $5.00
    • Side Haricots Verts

      $5.00
    • Side Mash & Gravy

      $5.00
    • Side Mashed Potatoes

      $5.00
    • Side Onion Rings

      $8.00
    • Side Sauteed Spinach

      $5.00
    • Side Stout Fries

      Our hand-cut fries topped with house gravy and melted cheddar.

      $8.00
    • Side Sweet Potato Fries

      $5.00

    N/A Beverages

    • Apple Juice

      $4.00
    • Cranberry Juice

      $3.00
    • Diet Dr. Pepper

      $3.00
    • Diet Pepsi

      $3.00
    • Dr. Pepper

      $3.00
    • Milk

      $4.00
    • Mountain Dew

      $3.00
    • Orange Juice

      $4.00
    • Pepsi

      $3.00
    • Root Beer

      $3.00
    • Schweppes Ginger Ale

      $3.00
    • Starry

      $3.00
    • Sweet Tea

      $3.00
    • Tropicana Lemonade

      $3.00
    • Unsweet Tea

      $3.00

    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Doherty's is your place to join friends and family for sensational food & fantastic service at a great value. Visit our Apex or Cary location for a quick business lunch, family dinner, to catch the game or listen to live music at your favorite neighborhood pub!

    Location

    1979 High House Rd, Cary, NC 27519

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