Cocktails and small plates, served with city views
Enjoy exquisite small plates that pair well with classic cocktails, wine, and local craft beer. Savor a full meal or share small plates with friends.
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Cocktail Menu
Signature Cocktails
Willard Barrel-Aged Old Fashioned | $20
angel’s envy bourbon, luxardo maraschino, angostura, orange bitters
Barrel-Aged Manhattan | $18
penelope bourbon, carpano antica, angostura
The Signature GinTonic | $15
hendrick’s gin, fever-tree mediterranean tonic
The ACGT | $15
bombay sapphire gin, ac small batch tonic
Pretty & Pink | $15
hibiscus-thyme cazadores reposado tequila, lemon, honey, pink peppercorn, thyme bitters
Willard Margarita | $17
patron silver, house-made triple sec, lime, strawberry, dragonfruit
Espresso Martini | $16
broken shed vodka, grind espresso liqueur, espresso
Gin & Elderflower Spritz | $12
bombay premier cru gin, elderflower, fever-tree sparkling pink grapefruit, sparkling wine
Eiffel 76 | $12
grey goose vodka, grapefruit, lemon, blueberry, sparkling wine
Lavish Living | $13
lavender-infused grey goose vodka, blueberry, ginger, mint, lemon, triple sec
cRum Brûlée | $14
bacardi spiced rum, licor 43, lemon, pecan orgeat, egg white
From Ceylon with Love | $15
smith and cross rum, velvet falernum, mango nectar, lime, chili shrub
Rough Night for Viscount | $16
tenjaku japanese whiskey, grand marnier, domaine de canton, lemon, vanilla, masala chai, clarified milk punch
Brazilian Limeade | $16
strawberry-infused la gritona reposado tequila, brazilian limeade, fernet branca menta, strawberry, soda
Banana, Please | $14
planteray 3 star, spiced banana, half & half, five farms, coco lopez, cinnamon pecan tincture
Golden Hour | $15
old forester bourbon, vanilla-chai, lemon, licor 43, topped with black currant-mascarpone foam
Blood Moon | $16
lalo blanco tequila, amaro nonino, blood orange, lemon, blood orange ginger beer
Rotating Cocktail Flight Board | MP
Little Bites Menu
Shareables
Cured Meat Board | $16
3 meats, accoutrements
Artisanal Cheese Board | $16
3 cheeses, accoutrements
Marinated Olives | $9
warm olives marinated in citrus and chili
Papas Bravas | $8
red skin potatoes, smoked paprika aioli, fresh herbs
Housemade Pretzel Bites | $10
served with house mustard and queso
Harissa Salmon Dip* | $13
confit salmon whipped in creamy tzatziki and harissa sauce. served with crostini
Vegan Ceviche | $11
hearts of palm, red onion, tomato, cucumber, chickpea, jalapeño marinated in citrus and sea salt. topped with vegan avocado crema, served with tortilla chips
Chicken Bites* | $13
cornstarch-breaded chicken with choice of plain, sweet thai chili, nashville hot sauce, or buffalo lemon pepper dry rub
Blackened Shrimp Tacos* | $18
blackened shrimp, pico de gallo, pickled red onion, toasted cumin crema, cilantro, served on choice of corn or flour tortilla
Steak Frites* | $30
flat iron steak, cowboy butter, truffle parmesan fries
Salads
Add protein to any salad:
citrus marinated chicken* ($8) • steak filet* ($12) • blackened shrimp* ($10)
Sunflower Daydream Salad | $15
mixed greens, strawberries, blueberries, quinoa, sunflower seeds, goat cheese, honey lime poppyseed vinaigrette
Caesar Salad | $12
romaine, croutons, shaved parmesan, caesar dressing
House Salad | $13
mixed greens, cherry tomato, cucumber, red onion, choice of balsamic or ranch
Bigger Bites
Handhelds
All burgers are served on a brioche bun, ask your server about vegan and gluten free options
Truffle Shuffle Burger* | $18
4-oz. wagyu beef patty, sauteed mushroom, crispy onion, dill havarti, truffle aioli
Willard Burger* | $16
4-oz. wagyu beef patty, american cheese, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato, house sauce
Burrata Burger* | $18
4-oz. wagyu patty, burrata, tomato, arugula, basil and sundried tomato pesto, balsamic glaze
Twin Flame Burger* | $16
beyond burger patty, pickled jalapeno, caramelized onion, vegan avocado crema, on a vegan pretzel bun
Flatbreads
Del Bosque | $16
fromage blanc, caramelized onion, mushrooms, roasted red pepper, arugula, 3 cheese blend
Chicken PBR* | $17
citrus-marinated chicken, basil pesto, bacon, tomato, parmesan, finished with ranch
Three Cheese | $12
crushed tomato sauce, 3 cheese blend
Short Rib Melt* | $19
braised short rib, port wine demi glace, dill havarti, caramelized onion, finished with arugula
Sweets
Sweets
Chocolate Torte | $10
served with grand marnier and luxardo liqueur infused whipped cream
Rotating Cobbler | $10
served with whipped cream
add vanilla gelato +$2
Rotating Dessert | $10
ask your server
Beer Menu
On Tap
Stella Artois
$7
Wicked Weed Perni-Haze IPA
$8
Lonerider Kolsch for Outlaws
$7
Carolina Costero Mexican Lager
$7
Wines
Sparkling
Cava, Campo Viejo, Spain
$11/$55
Prosecco, 84, Veneto, Italy
$12/$60
Champagne, Jacques Bardelot, France
$20/$100
White
Pinot Grigio, Zenato, Italy
$11/$44
Moscato D’Asti, Gianni, Italy
$11/$44
Sauvignon Blanc, Villa Maria, New Zealand
$12/$48
Albariño, Lagar de Cervera, Rias Baixas, Spain
$12/$48
Red Wine
Pinot Noir, Christopher Michael, Oregon
$11/$44
Tempranillo, Campo Viejo, Spain
$12/$48
Malbec, Catena Zapata, Mendoza, Argentina
$12/$48
Cabernet Sauvignon, Glenelly, Stellenbosch South Africa
$14/$56
GSM Red Blend, Lubanzi, W.O. Coastal, South Africa
$11/$44
Joven Rioja, Yllera, Rioja, Spain
$ 9/$36
Merlot, Orin Swift, Advice From John, California
$13/$52
*Items marked with an asterisk may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Happenings
Nestled between Glenwood South and the Warehouse District, The Willard is downtown Raleigh’s gathering place.
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