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 $19
basil hayden kentucky straight whiskey bourbon, luxardo maraschino, angostura, house-orange bitters
Kokua Nui $17
bacardi ocho rum, macadamia orgeat, banana liqueur, crème de mûre, lime, pineapple
The ACGT $15
bombay sapphire gin, ac small batch tonic
The Signature GinTonic $15
hendrick’s gin, fever-tree mediterranean tonic
Negoji $14
coconut fat-washed roku gin, vanilla-goji berry, acid-adjusted pear nectar, silky nigori sake
Pretty & Pink $15
hibiscus-thyme cazadores reposado tequila, lemon, honey, pink peppercorn, thyme bitters
Willard Margarita $17
pineapple-infused patron silver, guava, house-made triple sec, lime
Barrel-Aged Smoked Manhattan $18
maker’s mark 46, sweet vermouth, bitters, luxardo cherry
Ginger Island $15
bacardi superior rum, strega, mango, pandan rice coconut cream
Espresso Martini $16
broken shed vodka, grind espresso liqueur, espresso
Black is the New Berry $16
grey goose vodka, blackberry-basil cordial, soda
Gin & Elderflower Spritz $12
bombay premier cru gin, elderflower, fever-tree sparkling pink grapefruit, grapefuit, sparkling wine
Clarified State of Mind $15
clarified milk punch, barcardi rum, lemon, graham cracker
Oak City Bounce $14
cherry-basil infused old forester rye, maraschino, lemon, basil, aquafaba
Barry B. Benson $16
chamomile infused maker’s 46 whiskey, lilet blanc, lemon, honey, lemon-lime soda
Eiffel 76 $12
grey goose vodka, grapefruit, lemon, blueberry, sparkling wine
Little Bites Menu
Bites to Share
Charcuterie $30
3 meats, 3 cheeses, accoutrements
Marinated Olives $9
warm olives marinated in citrus and chili
Marcona Almonds $10
garlic and paprika toasted marcona almonds
Papas Bravas $8
red skin potatoes, paprika oil, bravas aioli, fresh herbs
Housemade Pretzels $14
served with house mustard and beer cheese
Hummus $13
roasted garlic and za’atar hummus, vegetable crudite, warm naan bites
Garlic Butter Mushrooms $8
sautéed button mushrooms, butter, minced garlic, fresh herbs
Chicken Bites $13
cornstarch breaded chicken with choice of sweet thai chili, buffalo lemon pepper dry rub, honey bbq, or garlic parmesan
Bourbon Shrimp Tacos* $17
two flour tortillas, honey bourbon shrimp, sesame cabbage slaw, cilantro and onion, chipotle lime crema
Steak Frites* $30
flat iron steak, cowboy butter, truffle parmesan fries
Salads
Add protein to any salad: za’atar chicken * ($8) • honey bourbon shrimp* ($10) • steak filet* ($12)
Summer Sunrise Salad $15
spinach, toasted pecans, dried cherries and apricots, raspberry, crispy prosciutto, feta, peach 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
Flatbreads
Mushroom Medley $17
mushroom trio, roasted tomato, boursin cheese, whipped parmesan cream, finished with tomato herb aioli and arugula
Southern Heat $18
pimento cheese, chicken, purple cabbage slaw, pickled jalapeno, bravas aioli
Three Cheese $12
crushed tomato sauce, 3 cheese blend
Short Rib Melt $19
braised short rib, port wine demi glace, gruyere, caramelized onion, finished with arugula and balsamic glaze
Handhelds
East Village Burger* $18
4 oz wagyu beef patty, chili, pimento cheese, slaw, onion, dijon mustard aioli
Willard Burger* $16
4 oz wagyu beef patty, american cheese, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato, house sauce
BBQ Bacon Burger* $18
4 oz wagyu beef patty, swiss cheese, candied bacon, crispy onions, bbq
Beyond Burger* $16
romaine, tomato, pickle, tomato herb aioli
All burgers are served on a brioche bun, ask your server about vegan and gluten free options.
Sweets
Chocolate Torte $10
with raspberry coulis
Strawberry Shortcake $10
balsamic macerated strawberries and whipped cream on house-made shortcake
Rotating Dessert $10
ask your server
Bigger Bites
Handhelds
East Village Burger $18
4 oz wagyu beef patty, chili, pimento cheese, slaw, onion, dijon mustard aioli
Willard Burger* $16
4 oz wagyu beef patty, american cheese, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato, house sauce
BBQ Bacon Burger* $18
4 oz wagyu beef patty, swiss cheese, candied bacon, crispy onions, bbq
Beyond Burger* $16
romaine, tomato, pickle, tomato herb aioli
All burgers are served on a brioche bun, ask your server about vegan and gluten free options.
Flatbreads
Mushroom Medley $17
mushroom trio, roasted tomato, boursin cheese, whipped parmesan cream, finished with tomato herb aioli and arugula
Southern Heat $18
pimento cheese, chicken, purple cabbage slaw, pickled jalapeno, bravas aioli
Basic Cheese Flatbread $12
garlic oil, asiago
Short Rib Melt $19
caramelized onion, finished with arugula and balsamic glaze
Sweets
Sweets
Strawberry Shortcake $10
balsamic macerated strawberries and whipped cream on house-made shortcake
Flourless Chocolate Torte $10
with raspberry coulis
Rotating Dessert Selection $10
ask your server for details
Beer Menu
On Tap
Red Oak Amber Lager $7
Wicked Weed Perni-Haze IPA 8
Stella Artois $7
Lonerider Kolsch for Outlaws 7
Wine By The Glass Menu
Sparkling Wine
Cava, Campo Viejo, Spain
$11 | $55
Prosecco, 84, Veneto, Italy
$12 | $60
Champagne, Jacques Bardelot, France
$20 | $100
White & Rosé Wine
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
Chardonnay, Cline, California
$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
Wine By The Bottle Menu
Sparkling
Brut di Lambrusco, Cantina della Volta, Sorbara, Italy $70
Cuvée Real, Antica Fratta, Franciacorta, Italy $70
Essence Rosé, Antica Fratta, Franciacorta, Italy $85
Champagne, Devaux Grande Réserve Brut, France $80
Champagne, Pommery Brut Royale, France $100
White & Rosé Wine
Sauvignon Blanc, Hubert Brochard, Sancerre, France $63
Sauvignon Blanc Reserve, Venchiarezza, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy $48
Chardonnay, J. Moreau & Fils, Chablis, France $55
Chardonnay, CRŪ, “Buttery,” Santa Lucia Highlands, CA $40
Riesling, Dr. Loosen, Mosel, Germany $30
Albariño, Lagar da Condesa Kentia, Rias Baixas, Spain $36
Müller-Thurgau, Roeno, “Le Giare,” Trentino, Italy $38
Chenin Blanc, Lubanzi, Swartland, South Africa $30
Viura, Finca Allende, Rioja, Spain $65
Pinot Grigio Rosé, Venchiarezza, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy $36
Chardonnay/Pinot Noir/Pinot Meunier, Argyle, Oregon $38
Rosé Blend, Catena Classic de la Provincia, Mendoza, Argentina 40
Red Wine
Chianti Classico, Castellinuzza e Piuca, Toscana, Italy $45
Garnacha, Alto Moncayo, “Veraton,” Campo de Borja, Spain $65
Grenache, Department 66, Côtes Catalanes, France $74
Merlot, Rutherford Hill, Napa Valley, CA $75
Rioja Crianza, Carlos Serres, Rioja, Spain $30
Rioja Gran Reserva, Bodegas Beronia, Spain $110
Primitivo, Sterparo, Basilicata, Italy $30
Cabernet Sauvignon, Annabella, Napa Valley, CA $46
Cabernet Sauvignon, Lambert Estate, “Thoroughbred,” Barossa Valley, South Australia $45
Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Oak, Alexander Valley, CA $180
Red Blend, Orin Swift Abstract, Napa-Sonoma-Mendocino, CA $88
Bordeaux Blend, “Papillon,” Orin Swift, St. Helena, CA $140
*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.
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Nestled between Glenwood South and the Warehouse District, The Willard is downtown Raleigh’s gathering place.
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