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Cedar Island, Cedar Island, NC

Medium Salinity, Medium Size, Deep Cup, Earthy Finish

ea $4
Core Sounders, Core Sound, NC

Medium Salinity, Medium Size, Creamy & Sweet Finish

ea $4
Lighthouse Shoal, Broad Creek, NC

Mild Salinity, Small Size, Buttery Finish

ea $4
Dressed Up

Bell Peppers, Cucumber, Shallots, Salsa Macha, Chives

(Add .75 Per)
Fancy Pants

Buttermilk, Salmon Roe, Chive Oil

(Add 1.75 per)
Chargrilled Oysters

Half dozen mixed NC oysters, Salsa Molcajete, Red Onion, Chihuahua Cheese, Tortilla Crumb

$24
The Oyster Shooter*

Vodka, Tequila, or Mezcal, House Made Pickled Pepper Juice, Local Oyster

$11

NC Red Drum Ceviche*

Red Onion, Serranos, Cucumbers, Pepper Mix, Shallots, Tortilla Chips

$21
Scallop & Peach Aguachile*

Maine Scallop, Peach, Lemon, Habanero, Cucumber

$18
NC Tiradito*

NC Tuna, Aji Amarillo-Kimchi Sauce, Orange Segments, Asian Pears, Peanut Salsa Macha, Chive oil, Chives

$22
Cortez Sailboat

NC Tiradito, 4 Raw Oysters (2 Dressed Up), Crab Salad, Pee& Eat Shrimp, Octopus & Shrimp Coctel, Fried Saltines

$43
Avocado Crab Toast

Boulted Bread, Avocado Crema, NC Lump Crab, Kewpie Mayo, Fennel, Shallot, Peanut Salsa Macha

$19
Charred Pulpo

Octopus, Buttered Beans, Parmesan, Diced Tomato

$19
Smoked NC Papas

Smoked & Fried Fresh Dug NC Potatoes, Salsa Poblano, Cotija Cheese, Mexican Crema, Chili Oil, Cilantro

$13
Gambas Al Ajillo

Shell-On Shrimp, Garlic-Butter-Lemon Sauce, Toasted Ciabatta

$21
Bulgogi Brussel Sprouts

Brussel Sprouts, Bulgogi Sauce, Onion, Chili Flake, Cilantro

$13
Mussels & Picadillo

PEI Mussels, Picadillo, Chipotle, Basil, Cilantro, Serrano Peppers, Garlic Parm Toast

$19
Fried Baja Taquitos

Corn Tortilla, Shrimp, Bell Pepper, Salsa Roja, Cabbage, Queso Cotija

$15

Double Deluxe Smash Burger

Double Beef Patty, American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickles, Burger Sauce, Raleigh’s Best French Fries

$20
Seared Scallops & NC Corn

Seared Maine Scallops, Coconut & Corn Purée, Market Corn & Buttered Beans, Peanut Salsa Macha

$36
Pinche Carne Asada

Hanger Steak, Molacajete Salsa, Mushrooms, Kale, Cannellini Beans, Charred Green Onion, Lime Wedge

$36
Shrimp Tacos

Cornmeal Battered Shrimp, Corn Tortillas, Cabbage, Pickled Onions, Avocado Crema

$23

Bread + Weed Butter

Ciabatta, Herb-Nori-Anchovy Butter

$6
Cortez French Fries

With House Sauce

$7
Side of Buttered Beans

With Parmesan Cheese, Diced Tomato, Chili Oil

$9
NC Peaches & Burrata

NC Peaches, Burrata, Basil, Balsamic Reduction, Serrano, Boulted Bread, Basil Oil

$14

Churros

Cinnamon Sugar, Caramel Sauce, Peach or Vanilla Ice Cream, Brûlée Peaches, Peach Granita

$15
Caramel Pina Rum Cake

Plantation Rum, Caramel Sauce, Vanilla, Pineapple

$11

Oysters*