Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro Menu

4.8
(950+ Reviews)
  • FINGER FOODS

    • APPALACHIAN CHARCUTERIE BOARD

      Benne Seed Bacon, House Made Sausage, Castelvetrano Olives, Pickled Shrimp, Smoking Goose Salami, Benton's Country Ham, Charred Brie, Seasonal Jam, Pickled Vegetables, Mustard, Crackers
      $22.00
    • ARTISAN CHEESE BOARD

      Buttermilk Blue Cheese, Julianna Goat, Green Hill, Thomasville Tomme, Sea Salt Crackers, Spiced Nuts, Dried Fruit, Grapes, Apple Butter (V)
      $20.00
    • CRISPY FRIED GULF OYSTERS

      Comeback Sauce, Preserved Lemon & Frisee Slaw (NF)
      $19.00
    • TRIO OF DIPS

      SWV Sharp Cheddar Pimento Cheese, Butter Bean Hummus, Smoked Salmon Rillette, Sea Salt Crackers, Pickled Vegetables (NF)
      $14.00
  • MAINS

    • LOCAL MUSHROOM PASTA

      Chestnut and Black Pearl Mushrooms, Mushroom Dashi Crema, Fire Roasted Artichokes, Confit Tomatoes, Turnips, Purple Kale, Italian Apron Pasta, Watercress Emulsion, Cashew "Parm" (VEG)
      $29.00
    • PEPPERCORN DUSTED LAMB RACK

      Salsify Puree, Anson Mills Farro Verde, Charred Asparagus, Whole Grain Mustard & Thyme Jus, Salsify Chips, Stewed Winter Fruit Compote
      $52.00
    • SUNBURST FARM TROUT AND GRITS

      Cornmeal Dusted Rainbow Trout, Virginia Mills Yellow Grits, Conecuh Sausage, Gulf Shrimp & Crawfish, Preserved Tomatoes (GF, NF)
      $35.00
    • CHICKEN & RICOTTA GNOCCHI

      Joyce Farms Airline Chicken Breast, Italian Apron Ricotta Gnocchi, Chicken & Bacon Meatballs, Benton's Pork Jowl, Curley Kale, Peppercorn-Garlic Beurre Blanc, Cured Egg Yolk, Parmigiano Reggiano (NF)
      $34.00
    • BISTRO BURGER

      Niman Ranch Grass Fed Beef, Benton's Bacon, Smoked Onion & Tomato Jam, Bibb Lettuce, Tillamook Cheddar, Garlic Aioli, Brioche Bun, Herbed Fries (NF)
      $26.00
    • SWEET TEA BRINED PORK CHOP

      Grilled Cheshire Pork Chop, Green Tomato & Jalapeño Jam, Charred Baby Carrots & Green Beans, Tasso Spoonbread, Red-Eye Gravy Reduction, Fermented Red Pepper Emulsion (GF, NF)
      $41.00
    • APPALACHIAN BOUILLABAISSE

      Gulf Shrimp, Halibut, Mussels, Smoked Trout, Scallop, Red Pepper Rouille, Focaccia, Smoky Tomato Broth, Chow Chow (NF, DF)
      $38.00
    • TRUFFLED FILET MIGNON

      8 oz. Angus Filet of Beef, Roasted Yukon Potatoes, Charred Tri-Colored Cauliflower, Sweet Peppers, Mushroom Duxelles, Truffled Hollandaise, Braised Cipollini Onions, Port-Rosemary Reduction (GF, NF)
      $53.00
  • SMALL PLATES & SALADS

    • SMOKED TROUT CAKES

      Comeback Sauce, Pickled Vegetables, Baby Greens, Preserved Citrus, Creme Fraiche, Trout Roe (NF)
      $21.00
    • BLACK & BLUE BEEF TIPS

      Blackened Beef Tenderloin Tips, Blue Cheese Relish, Celeriac Puree, Red Pepper Emulsion, Chimichurri, Pickled Peppers, Green Beans, Celery Leaves (GF, NF)
      $21.00
    • SCALLOPS & SUNCHOKES

      Seared Scallops, Lemon Caramelized Sunchokes, Pistachio-Sunchoke Puree, Crisp Apples, White Balsamic-Pear Gastrique, Frisee Salad, Sunchoke Chips (GF)
      $24.00
    • CONFIT RABBIT PASTA

      Confit Rabbit Leg, Roasted Ham Hock Meat, Benton's Bacon, Preserved Lemon, Local Oyster Mushrooms, Braised Pearl Onions, Smoked Chicken Veloute, Baby Kale, Italian Apron Pasta (NF)
      $19.00
    • CREOLE MUSSELS

      Steamed Moosabec Mussels, House-Made Tasso, Holy Trinity, Gumbo File, Creme Fraiche, Grilled Focaccia (NF)
      $19.00
    • PORK BELLY HOPPIN' JOHNS

      Mustard BBQ Glazed Smoked and Confit Pork Belly, Purple-Eyed Peas with Country Ham, Carolina Gold Rice, DBAB Hot Sauce Beurre Blanc, Collard Green Kimchee (GF, NF)
      $21.00
    • LOBSTER & PARSNIP SOUP

      Lobster, Salsify and Tomato Relish, Chive Oil (NF,GF)
      $14.00
    • GREEN GODDESS SALAD

      Artisan Lettuce, Cucumber, Heirloom Tomatoes, Shaved Radish, Pickled Red Onion, Cornbread Croutons, Spring Herb Dressing (NF, GF, V)
      $12.00
    • CHARRED CAESAR SALAD

      Honey Gem Lettuce, Fresh Parmesan, Cornbread Crumble, Dried Heirloom Tomatoes (GF, NF)
      $14.00
    • BEETS, CHERRY, & CITRUS SALAD

      Pickled Red Beets, Marinated Baby Yellow Beets, Honey Whipped Greek Yogurt, Baby Greens, Dark Cherries, Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette, Toasted Pine Nuts, Blood Orange Gastrique, Citrus Supremes (GF)
      $15.00

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