Delancey Tavern

408 W Geer St. Durham, NC 27701

 

Delancey Tavern Menu


APPETIZERS

DEVILED EGG DIP 10.5
Topped with crispy capers, pickled onion and Fresno chilies,
served with fried Ritz crackers

WHIPPED ARTICHOKE MOUSSE 11.5
House-made spread served with sun-dried tomato, black
garlic, and ten-grain sourdough

FRIED BEER CHEESE 12
Panko and pretzel crusted beer-brined mozzarella,
with sorghum honey mustard

ROASTED BABY CARROTS 13
Brown butter roasted Blue Sky Farm carrots, goat
cheese cream, currant jam, rye crisps

CHILLED SHRIMP PLATE 14
Chilled Gulf shrimp, watermelon radish, dill, Granny
Smith white “cocktail” sauce

CRISPY PORK BELLY 12.5
Creamed collards, garam masala, white balsamic,
prosecco-plumped sundried tomato, crisped rice noodle

PEI MUSSELS 16
In herbed white wine miso broth with chili oil and scallion,
with sourdough. Pro tip: add a side of fries for dipping

CHEESE PLATE 19.5
Large sharing plate with three artisan cheeses, miso
caramel, whole grain mustard, preserves, fruit, nuts, bread
and fried Ritz crackers

ENTREES

CHICKEN COOKED UNDER A BRICK 22
Airline chicken breast, wild mushroom ragu, fennel,
preserved lemon, potato pancake, sherry jus

PORK RIBEYE* 24
Anson Mills grit cake, lambrusco-braised cabbage
and bacon, apple chutney

STEAK FRITES* MP
Herb-marinated steak with garlic broccolini, buttered demi-
glace, and hand-cut house fries. Featured cuts vary daily.

CATCH OF THE DAY 28
Today’s featured fish with pomegranate-soy glaze, gingered
broccoli, nori, and fried lotus root, over cauliflower rice.

WINTER RISOTTO 20
Sweet potato puree, truffle oil, browned butter, parmesan
crisps, sunny-side-up egg (available vegan)

TAVERN BURGER 19
Two smashed patties, sautéed onions, pickles, lettuce, cheddar
and signature sauce on brioche, with side (available vegetarian)
Suggested upgrade: add pork belly to your burger for 5 dollars

LENTIL MEATBALL SANDWICH 18
Vegetarian ‘meatballs’, romesco sauce, mozzarella, parmesan,
onion, and broccolini; on focaccia, with side (available vegan)


SIDES 7.5
Caesar Salad • Beet Salad • French Fries
Grit Cake • Broccoli • Braised Cabbage


SALADS
CAESAR SALAD 13
Crispy romaine, tahini Caesar dressing, tomato-brushed
croutons, shredded Grana Padano, and bonito flakes
BEET SALAD 13
Blue Sky Farms mesclun with slivered pickled beets, crispy fried
beet chips, garlic crunch, and carrot-ginger dressing
ADD CHICKEN 8 • SHRIMP 10 • FEATURED FISH 13

DESSERTS
POPCORN CRÈME BRÛLÉE 11.5
Popcorn custard and grits, cornmeal cookie, torched sugar
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING 10.5
Warm pudding with miso-umeboshi caramel

*Consuming raw or undercooked foods can potentially increase the risk of foodborne illness

Our menu is updated regularly; the menu on the day you visit may differ slightly from this sample.

 

Initial Kitchen Hours:

Sun: 5-9pm

Mon: 5-9pm

Tue: Closed

Wed: 5-9pm

Thu: 5-10pm

Fri: 5-10pm

Sat: 5-10pm

 

We are not currently taking reservations, and are seating on a walk-in basis.

If we aren't able to seat your party immediately, our mezzanine lounge is a great spot to enjoy a drink before dinner.