APPETIZERS  
   
MOULES MARINIERE-
Prince Edward Island Mussels steamed with white wine, garlic, shallots and parsley.
...$8.95
   
SCALLOPS-
Pan-seared jumbo Diver Scallops with tabouleh and mango sweet chili sauce.
...$10.95
   
VEAL PÂTÉ-
Housemade “Paysan style” veal pâté served with traditional garnishes of dijon mustard, cornichons, diced red onion, capers and crostini.
...$7.95
   
HERBED CRAB CAKE-
Carolina jumbo lump Blue Crab meat lightly seasoned, and served with whole grain mustard cream and pesto drizzle.
...$9.95
   
SHRIMP REMOULADE-
Large chilled shrimp on a bed of fresh greens, served with a robust sauce.
...$8.95
   
PLAT DU FROMAGE-
A selection of four cheeses from various world regions with nuts, dried and fresh fruits
...$9.95
   
BAKED OYSTERS-
Six Gulf oysters on the half shell filled with Pancetta, spinach and Gruyere cheese.
...$9.95
   
CAJUN FINGERS-
Batter-fried eggplant and zucchini strips with Creole mustard.
...$6.95
   
PASTA-
Changes daily. your server will describe today's selection.
...$9.95
   
SOUPS
 
 
SHRIMP BISQUE-
Tender shrimp simmered with cream, sherry and spices
Cup...$4.50
Bowl...$5.75
   
MUMBO GUMBO-
Traditional gumbo with chicken, okra, and Andouille sausage, served with seasoned rice and topped with gumbo filé
Cup...$4.50
Bowl...$5.75
   
SOUP DU JOUR-
Chefs selection of ingredients will change daily.
Cup...$4.50
Bowl...$5.75
   
SALADS
 
 
EXOTIC GREENS-
Charlotte's Greenhouse in Valle Crucis hot house grown variety of greens, housemade Boursin cheese wrapped with crispy Kataifi dough, roasted mixed nuts and a walnut vinaigrette.
...$8.95
   
CAESAR-
With Italian Reggiano parmesan and herb seasoned crostini
...$7.95
   
CLASSIC LOUISIANA PURCHASE SALAD-
Charlotte's Greenhouse rose bud lettuce with cherry tomatoes, pickled okra, cucumber, onions, carrots, white cheddar cheese and creamy cucumber dill dressing
...$7.95
   
CAJUN / CREOLE SELECTIONS
 
 
BBQ SHRIMP-
Tender shrimp sauté in a spicy sherry and herb butter sauce, served on a Andouille and cheddar grit cake topped with sweet potato crisps
...$21.95
   
JAMBALAYA-
Shrimp, chicken, crawfish and Andouille sausage combined with rice, vegetables and creole sauce; then baked
...$19.95
   
BLACKENED FISH BOURBON STREET-
Topped with saute crawfish tail meat, shallots, green onions in an étouffée sauce and finished with bearnaise
...$21.95
   
BLACKENED FISH ROYALE-
Topped with sauté crawfish tail meat, shallots, green onions in an étouffée sauce and finished with capers.
..$21.95
   
SEAFOOD ÉTOUFFÉE-
Large shrimp and scallops sauté with onions, bell peppers and celery, then smothered in a rich étouffée sauce
...$19.95
   
FRIED OYSTERS SHAWNEEHAW-
Dozen Fresh select oysters fried golden, served with mixed greens, toasted pecans, tossed in a creole-mustard cucumber vinaigrette.
Half dozen available for...$9.95
...$19.95
   
CRAWFISH ÉTOUFFÉE
Crawfish tailmeat sauté with onions, bell peppers and celery, then smothered in a rich étouffée sauce
...$16.95
   
EGGPLANT PIROUGE-
A pirouge is a hollow log canoe, ours is filled with sauté vegetables, Carolina jumbo lump Blue Crab and cheese then baked until golden
...$18.95

 
 
CHEF’S SELECTIONS
 
 
GROUPER-
Pan seared North Carolina Black Grouper with a cucumber-dill salad and black bean vinaigrette.
...$27.95
   
WILD SALMON-
Pan seared line caught Northwest salmon filet with Carolina corn ragout, tomato emulsion and local organic greens.
...$25.95
   
FILET MIGNON-
Pan seared Certified Angus Beef tenderloin served with Gorgonzola mashed potatoes, Haricot Vert and red wine reduction.
...$33.95
   
TROUT EMILY PAIGE-
Fresh boneless Mountain Trout filet with herbed breading, pan fried, served with shiitake mushrooms, baby shrimp and a light fish velouté
...$21.95
   
CHICKEN-
Roasted  Bell & Evans organic chicken breast with sweet basil pesto stuffing, Tagliatelle pasta and Tuscan vegetable sause
...$19.95
   
LAMB-
Twin grilled Colorado lamb loin chops with English peas, mint risotto and rhubarb compote.
...$26.95
   
NEW YORK STRIP-
Grilled Certified Angus Beef with a cucumber -dill salad and black bean vinaigrette.
...$28.95
   
VEAL-
Provimi milk-fed veal scallopine with homemade gnocchi, Good Night Bros. Watauga country ham, fava beans and wild mushrooms.
...$24.95
 
For parties of 5 or larger a 18% service charge will be added to your bill.
Extra plate charge 4.50.
Everything we serve at Louisiana Purchase is fresh and made to order.
Pipe and cigar smoking is prohibited in the restaurant.
Thank you for dining with us.


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