Delancey Tavern

408 W Geer St. Durham, NC 27701

 

Reservations

 

Takeout

 

Dinner Menu

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 13.5
House-made spread served with sun-dried tomato, black
garlic, and ten-grain sourdough

FRIED BEER CHEESE 12
Panko and pretzel crusted beer-brined cheddar curds, 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, and blueberry “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

KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN WINGS 13
Six wings tossed in sticky Buffalo sauce or dorito-spiced dry rub; with bread-and-butter pickled carrot, and bleu cheese

ENTREES

CHICKEN COOKED UNDER A BRICK 24
Chicken breast, wild mushroom ragu, fennel,
preserved lemon, potato pancake, sherry jus

PORK RIBEYE* 27
Anson Mills grit cake, bacon-braised rainbow
chard, chimichurri, and lychee mostarda

STEAK FRITES* 48
12 oz Herb-marinated strip loin with garlic broccolini, buttered demi-
glace, and hand-cut house fries. Featured cuts vary daily.

NORTH ATLANTIC COD 29
Miso-roasted cod, tomato-ginger sauce, black rice, asparagus, carrots, green beans, pickled onion, fried lotus root.

FORBIDDEN RICE MEDLEY 21
Black rice bowl with asparagus, blistered snow peas, sweet pea pesto, parmesan crisps, and radishes (available vegan)

SUMMER LENTIL SANDWICH 19
Vegetarian lentil patty, mozzarella, pesto, tomato, onion, and cucumber on focaccia, with side choice (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


SIDES 7.5
Caesar Salad • Crispy Beet Salad • French Fries
Grit Cake • Green Beans • Bacon-braised Chard


SALADS

CAESAR SALAD 13
Crispy romaine, tahini Caesar dressing, tomato-brushed
croutons, shredded Grana Padano, and bonito flakes

CRISPY BEET SALAD 13
Blue Sky Farms mesclun with slivered pickled beets, crispy fried
beet chips, garlic crunch, and carrot-ginger dressing

ROASTED BROCCOLI SALAD
Roasted broccoli, arugula, house-pickled grapes, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, red onion, and creamy garlic-dill dressing

ADD CHICKEN 8 • SHRIMP 10 • FEATURED FISH 13

DESSERTS

CHOCOLATE POT DE CREME 11.5
Dark cocoa and coconut milk créme, orange espuma, granola

LAYERED HONEY CAKE 11.5
Alternating layers of sheet cake and orange blossom honey frosting

POPCORN CRÈME BRÛLÉE 11.5
Popcorn custard and grits, cornmeal cookie, torched sugar

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE 11.5
Gluten-free date cake, caramelized pineapple, miso caramel, maraschino cherry, fleur de sel

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

Please note that parties of five or larger will have a 20% gratuity applied to their bill

 

Brunch Menu

Delancey Tavern Menu
SMALLER

DONUTS! 9
Eight pillowy sugar-dusted donut holes with house made blueberry jam

PARFAIT 12
Rich Greek yogurt with granola, toasted sunflower seeds, mint, and seasonal fruit compote

AVOCADO TOAST 12
Smashed avocado, everything seasoning, pickled red onions, and radishes on Strong Arm sourdough

DEEP FRIED HASH BROWN 10
Crispy fried potato cake, served with dill pickle sour cream, and herbed oil

PANCAKE 14
One big malted Greek yogurt pancake, with whipped butter and citrus-agave syrup

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

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

CAESAR SALAD 13
Crispy romaine, tahini Caesar dressing, tomato-brushed croutons, shredded Grana Padano, and bonito flakes

BRUNCH SALAD 13
Friseé mix with almonds, red onions, and champagne-honey vinaigrette

LARGER

SAVORY FRENCH TOAST 17
Roasted garlic French toast with brie fondue, scallions, toasted sesame, and hot honey

SHRIMP AND GRITS 22
Shrimp, fried pork belly, mushroom, asparagus, and tomato in miso cream sauce, with a deep-fried grit cake

EGGS BENEDICT 18
Two soft poached eggs, rosemary ham, and hollandaise on Strong Arm sourdough; with choice of side

STEAK AND EGGS 25
8 oz herb-marinated strip, two eggs over easy, and choice of side.

BREAKFAST SANDWICH 15
Fluffy scrambled eggs, sharp cheddar, and hickory-smoked bacon on a brioche bun; with choice of side

TAVERN BURGER 19
Two smashed patties, sautéed onions, pickles, lettuce, cheddar and signature sauce, with side. Add a fried egg for $2. (vegetarian patty available)

SIDES 7.5
Caesar Salad • Brunch Salad • French Fries
Grit Cake • Bacon

TWO EGGS 4
TOAST 3


BEVERAGES

CLASSICS

BLOODY MARY 12
Classic and savory, slightly spicy

MIMOSA 9
Sparkling wine and orange juice

BELLINI 11
Sparkling wine and white peach

GENTLEMAN JESSE 9
Classic 'beermosa' with High Life and OJ

LA RÉSISTANCE 13
Sparkling wine, gin, sugar, and lemon


SUNDAY SPRITZES

APEROL SPRITZ 13
Aperol, prosecco, and soda

LADY DANBURY 15
Violet & elderflower liqueur, prosecco, soda

DEFINITELY MAYBE 11
High Life, Aperol, and lemon

PART TIME LOVER 13
Cocchi Americano Bianco, soda, bitters

SO JULIA 14
Melon liqueur, prosecco, lemon, soda

NON-ALCOHOLIC

NA SPARKLING ROSÉ 12
NV / Weingut Leitz / Rheingau

NA SPARKLING RIESLING 12
NV / Weingut Leitz / Rheingau

SOMETIMES ALWAYS 9
Athletic Lite, N/A apertif, and lemon

SPICED SUNRISE 9
Ginger beer, citrus, and grenadine

DELANCEY SUNSET 11
Pineapple, prickly pear, pomegranate, ginger beer, and soda

DRIP COFFEE 4
Klatch Coffee / Rancho Cucamonga, CA

ORANGE JUICE 6
8oz, without pulp

HOT TEA 4
Black, green, chamomile, or decaf black

SAN PELLEGRINO 5.5
500 ml glass bottle

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

 

Initial Kitchen Hours:

Sun: Brunch: 11am-3pm, Dinner: 5-9pm

Mon: 5-9pm

Tue: Closed

Wed: 5-9pm

Thu: 5-10pm

Fri: 5-10pm

Sat: 5-10pm