Venable Bistro
Featured Items
- *Venable Burger$16.00
Short rib and chuck burger patty with Cheddar cheese and Hatch green chilies, served with lettuce, tomato and onion on the side. Served with fries.
- *Fish Tacos$20.00
Blackened Mahi Mahi wrapped in flour tortillas with Napa cabbage slaw and pico de gallo, served with Baja sauce and herb-salted French fries.
- *Beef Sliders$8.00
Local, grass-fed beef sliders served on potato buns with Venable fries.
*Food
*Starters
- *Calamari$15.00
Sauteed calamari rings with toasted pepper flakes, toasted garlic and oven-dried tomatoes in a white wine butter sauce over Israeli couscous. Served with rustic bread.
- *Lettuce Wraps$15.00
Available Vegetarian. Korean Bulgogi style beef wrapped in Lil' Rooster Farms bibb lettuce, with sweet rice, mint, cilantro, Thai basil, and a miso dipping sauce.
- *Shrimp Provencal$16.00
NC shrimp cooked in white wine and butter with tomato, basil, and garlic. Served with a loaf of rustic bread.
- *Korean BBQ$14.00
Korean-style pork BBQ with a scallion pancake and spicy Asian slaw.
- *Panella$12.00
Sicilian chickpea fritters stacked with herbed goat cheese served with Lil Rooster Farms greens tossed with basil and balsamic. VEGETARIAN. GLUTEN FREE.
- *Chicken Satay$14.00
Coconut & curry chicken skewers grilled & served with pickled cucumber & Thai peanut dipping sauce on the side. Gluten Free
- *Smoked Salmon Dip$15.00
House-smoked salmon blended with capers, red onion, dill, paprika & cream cheese served with grilled flatbread
*Salads
- *Chevre Salad$14.00
Vegetarian. Gluten-free. Local beets with hazelnuts, Goat cheese, mixed greens and sherry hazelnut dressing
- *Caesar Salad$13.00
Romaine with shaved Parmesan, house-made croutons, anchovies, and house Caesar dressing
- *Cobb Salad$16.00
Romaine lettuce, tomato, avocado, blue cheese, bacon, hard-boiled egg & grilled chicken with basil green goddess dressing
- *Fire Cracker Salad$14.00
Mixed greens and Napa cabbage, pickled carrots and onions, sesame roasted shiitake mushrooms, cilantro, Thai basil, and peanuts with citrus-ginger miso dressing and crunchy chow mein noodles
- *Wedge Salad$14.00
Quartered head of iceberg, bacon, cherry tomatoes, radish and fried shallots, with house-made creamy black peppercorn dressing
*Entrees
- *Bibimbap$19.00
Steamed rice with pickled shiitake mushrooms, sesame spinach, carrots, roasted zucchini, Bulgogi beef and sunny side egg served with sambal & hoisin sauce.
- *Fish Tacos$20.00
Blackened Mahi Mahi wrapped in flour tortillas with Napa cabbage slaw and pico de gallo, served with Baja sauce and herb-salted French fries.
- *Honey Chipotle Salmon$31.00
Glazed salmon on wilted spinach and herb-whipped potatoes with crispy shallots
- *NC Trout$31.00
Cast iron-roasted NC trout with German-style potato salad & grilled, local asparagus
- *Steak Frites$29.00
Grilled 8oz Coulotte sirloin steak topped with chimichurri compound butter & served with herb-salted French fries
- *Udon Noodles$19.00
Vegan. Udon noodles with Chinese chives, baby bok choy and shiitake mushrooms in miso broth with scallion pancakes and a soy dipping sauce
- *Vegetable Tamale$19.00
Vegetarian. Gluten-free. Corn tamale stuffed with roasted poblano chiles, onions, carrots, and fire-roasted tomatoes, served with salsa verde, cilantro, Mexican cream, scallions and queso fresco
- *Venable Fried Chicken$19.00
Panko-crusted, free range, all-natural chicken served with an arugula salad tossed with olive oil, lemon, and shaved Parmesan
*Sandwiches
- *Venable Burger$16.00
Short rib and chuck burger patty with Cheddar cheese and Hatch green chilies, served with lettuce, tomato and onion on the side. Served with fries.
- *Banh Mi$16.00
Vegetarian. Pickled daikon, carrots and cucumbers with crispy tofu in a lemongrass vinaigrette with cilantro, jalapenos and miso mayo. Served with fries.
- *Roast Beef Sandwich$16.00
House-roasted beef sliced with arugula, red onion and horseradish mayo. Served with fries.
- *Black Bean Burger$16.00
House-made black bean and quinoa patty with cheddar cheese and Hatch green chilies served with lettuce, tomato, and onion on a brioche bun. Served with fries. VEGETARIAN. AVAILABLE GLUTEN FREE.
*Sides
- *Herb-Salted French Fries$4.00
Vegan.
- *Herb-Whipped Potatoes$6.00
Vegetarian. Gluten-free.
- *House Salad$6.00
Vegetarian. Gluten-free. Mixed greens, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion served with basil green goddess dressing
- *Small Caesar Salad$6.00
Romaine with shaved Parmesan, house-made croutons, anchovy, and house Caesar dressing.
- *Roasted Vegetables$6.00
Rotating selection.
- *Soy Garlic & Ginger Green Beans$6.00
Vegetarian.
- *Bread & Butter$5.00
Vegetarian.
*Kids Menu
- *Chicken Tenders$8.00
Breaded natural chicken tenderloins served with raw veggies and house-made green goddess dipping sauce.
- *Beef Sliders$8.00
Local, grass-fed beef sliders served on potato buns with Venable fries.
- *Grilled Cheese Sandwich$7.00
Vegetarian. Cheddar cheese on Guglhupf brioche, served with raw veggies and house-made green goddess dipping sauce.
- *Hot Dog$8.00
A 100% beef hot dog with no antibiotics, hormones, nitrates, preservatives or artificial ingredients on a plain bun, served with raw veggies and house-made green goddess dipping sauce.
- *Mac & Cheese$7.00
Vegetarian. Shells and Cheddar cheese sauce
- *Turkey Meatballs$8.00
Gluten-free. Meatballs and whipped potatoes
*Desserts
- *Apple Tart$12.00
Granny Smith apples baked in a soft pastry dough with cinnamon and sugar, topped with homemade caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream.
- *Chocolate Mousse$8.00
A light chocolate mousse with whipped cream, berries, and mint.
- *Sticky Toffee Pudding$9.00
Pudding with caramel sauce, poached pear, candied walnuts, Homeland Creamery vanilla ice cream.
*Drinks
*Soft Drinks
*Red Wine
- *Zolo Malbec$36.00
Mendoza, Argentina. Round acidity and creamy tannins. Plum, black currant, & peppery spice with complex notes of campfire and cocoa. *Valid ID required*
- *Cune Crianza Tempranillo$40.00
Rioja, Spain. Medium weight w/ red berry & subtle spice aromas. Lively palate of red currants & bitter cherry w/ smooth tannins. *Valid ID Required*
- *Hartford Family Pinot Noir$94.00
Russian River Valley, California. Dense and lively, silky tannins. Wild berries and exotic spice lead to flavors of dark cherry, raspberry and minerality.
- *Cantina del Pino Nebbiolo$72.00
Langhe, Italy. Soft and complex w/chewy tannins. Hints of dehydrated cherry, licorice, chopped flowers and incense.
- *Roots Run Deep Cabernet Sauvignon$44.00
Columbia Valley, Washington. Strong nose of bright fruit, tobacco and wet stone leads into a well-structured palate of ripe berries, plum and licorice.
- *Brendel Wines Cabernet Sauvignon$92.00
Napa Valley, California. Exuberant and plush, brimming with black and red fruit, licorice and warming spices.
- *Tenuta di Arceno Super Tuscan$89.00
Siena, Italy. Vibrant and uplifting with notes of blackberry, rosemary, basil, fresh dug earth and chocolate.
- *Black Stallion Pinot Noir$74.00
Los Carneros, California. Juicy, round and lush. Strawberry, pomegranate, Bing cherry and black tea.
- *Fattoria la Vialla Sangiovese$52.00
Chianti Superiore, Italy. Bright, earthy, savory and dry. Red fruit, wild herbs, balsamic and truffle.
- *Unico Zelo Truffle Hound Barbera Blend$68.00
Clare Valley, Australia. Juicy, smoky, grippy, savory.
- *Domaine Les 4 Vents Syrah$74.00
Crozes-Hermitage, France. Aromatic, Supple, Gamey, Peppery. Quintessential Crozes-Hermitage, blue and black fruit, peppercorn, bacon, and violets.
- *Grgich Hills Estate Zinfandel$94.00
Napa Valley, California. Jammy, Lush, Vibrant, Elegant. Cherry, raspberry, candied orange, sandalwood.
- *Olivier Guyot Pinot Noir$92.00
Burgundy, France. Firm, balanced, berries, oak. Red and black berry dominated, with a touch of earthiness and spice.
- *Grochau Cellars Pinot Noir$56.00
Willamette Valley, Oregon. Brisk acidity and moderate tannins. Aromas of dark raspberries, jasmine and basil. Tart red cherry and bittersweet chocolate on the palate.
- *Franco Serra Barbera$44.00
Alba, Piemonte, Italy. Bright with fine tannins and a dry finish. Very floral with dark fruit.
- *Vinos del Viento Garnacha$60.00
Campo de Borja, Spain. Soft, aromatic with dark fruit and spice. Lots of ripe cherry, plums and a touch of aged balsamic.
- *Chateau Villeneuve Cabernet Franc$52.00
Saumur-Champigny, Loire Valley, France. Bright and structured. Lots of black fruit, some cedar with a great savory note.
*White Wine
- *Salomon Gruner Veltliner$40.00
Niederosterreich, Austria. Light, round acidity w/ crisp green fruit & pebble-like minerality. *Valid ID Required*
- *Dr. Loosen "Kabinett" Riesling Blue Slate$62.00
Mosel, Germany. Bright and pure with vibrant white peach and a floral, flinty minerality. *Valid ID Required*
- *Jean Marc Brocard Chardonnay$52.00
Burgundy, France. Precise & round w/ citrus & acacia honey on the nose. Palate of citrus, aniseed & white peach
- *The Loop Sauvignon Blanc$40.00
Marlborough, New Zealand. Fresh minerality with a concentrated gooseberry core, apricots & citrus
- *Domaine la Croix Chenin Blanc$48.00
Vouvray, France. Bright acidity & slightly sweet. Notes of brioche, honeysuckle, stone fruit & elderflower
- *Forjas del Salnes Albarino$80.00
Rias Baixas, Spain. Light, Bright, Dry, Mineral-Driven. Meyer lemon, honeysuckle, orchard fruit.
- *Chereau Carre 'Le Clos' Muscadet$78.00
Muscadet Sèvre et Maine, France. Dense, bright and zesty. Mineral driven, saline, floral, citrus.
- *Zacharias Assyrtiko$40.00
Peloponnese, Greece. Bone-dry, balanced, citrus, saline.
- *Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc$82.00
Marlborough, New Zealand. Vibrant, Bright, Expressive and Fresh. Grapefruit, yuzu, lemon, and freshly picked herbs.
- *Moulin Gassac Picpoul$44.00
Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Fresh, crisp, citrus, saline.
- *Garofoli Verdicchio$40.00
Castelli di Jesi, Marche, Italy. Bright and balanced with a good vein of saline minerality. Wonderful aromas of lemon, lime and white flowers. Fresh pear and citrus on the palate.
- *La Solitude Viognier$48.00
Southern Rhone, France. Aromatic and powerful. Lots of stone fruit character, white flowers and fresh melon.
- *Marcel Servin Chardonnay$82.00
Chablis, Burgundy, France. Crisp and mineral. Unoaked, with notes of pear, toast and browned butter.
- *Black Stallion Chardonnay$56.00
Napa Valley, California. Full-bodied and oaked. On the nose notes of grilled pineapple, butterscotch and jasmine tea. Lots of citrus, orange blossom and creme fraiche on the palate.
*Rosé Wine
- *Domaine Montrose Grenache Blend$40.00
Cotes de Thongue, France. Elegantly round & fresh. Red berries & peach flavors w/ spicy overtones.
- *Ameztoi Rubentis Txakolina$64.00
Getariako Txakolina, Spain. Effervescent, bright & fresh. Notes of cherry, strawberry & balanced minerality.
- *Foncalieu Picpoul Noir$48.00
Coteaux D’Ensérune, France. Fresh, Clean and Crisp. Crushed rose, lemon, strawberry and cranberry.
- *Respelido Tavel$44.00
Tavel, France. Full-bodied, fresh, balanced. Cherry, mandarin orange, red currant, structured
*Sparkling Wine
- *Col Solivo Prosecco$36.00
Veneto, Italy. Balanced, delicate bubbles. Barely off-dry w/ notes of juicy ripe pear, apple, bright citrus & a hint of almond & vanilla bean.
- *Argyle Brut Rose$74.00
Willamette Valley, Oregon. Elegant, Zesty, Fleshy, Fresh. Crushed raspberry, white peach, toasted brioche.
- *Gratien and Meyer Crémant de Loire Rosé$44.00
Crémant de Loire, France. Zippy and fresh, with a nose of biscuits and a strong mineral finish.