Kathryn's Bistro & Martini Bar Menu
Welcome to Kathryn's Bistro & Martini Bar, a delightful culinary haven nestled in the heart of Emerald Isle, North Carolina. This charming bistro combines an extensive martini menu with a diverse range of delectable dishes that will tantalize your taste buds.
Guests rave about the warm and professional service that accompanies every meal. Highlights of the menu include the highly praised shrimp & grits, often described as the best ever tasted, and the fresh, vibrant salads. For seafood lovers, the salmon and scallops are unmissable options.
The martini selection is truly impressive, featuring creative offerings like the Le French and refreshing mojito martinis, intoxicating flavors that elevate the dining experience. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, including special accommodations for dietary restrictions, Kathryn's Bistro & Martini Bar is the perfect spot for a memorable evening.
Appetizers
Firecracker Shrimp
Cajun ale butter, applewood smoked bacon, tabasco, cheddar and corn grit cake
Crab & Spinach Au Gratin
Jumbo lump crabmeat & spinach, lavash crackers
Frito Misto
Calamari, crispy oysters, tempura battered shrimp, key lime cilantro aioli
Escargot
Classic french presentation in garlic butter
Oysters Decadence
Baked with applewood smoked bacon, spinach, asiago cheese
Polenta Encrusted Fried Goat Cheese
Roasted garlic, port wine poached pears, arugula, candied walnuts, crostinis
Lamb Loliichops
Broiled lamb, feta creme fraiche sauce, pitted imported olives, roasted tomato, fried capers, caper berries
Pan Seared Ahi Tuna
Pickled ginger, wasabi quenelle, sweet & spicy pickles, crispy wontons, soy sesame sushi rice, soy glaze
Kathryn's Romaine
Applewood smoked bacon, red onions, tomatoes, kalamata olives, blue chees crumbles, peppercorn gorgonzola dressing
Caesar
Romaine hearts, croutons, romano cheese, house made dressing
Bistro Salad
Mixed greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, carrots, sunflower seeds
She Crab & Corn Soup
Crab, creamy roasted corn bisque, sherry finish
Soups And Salads
From The Grille
Filet Mignon
Aged cab center-cut tenderloin, garlic smashed potatoes, broccolini, cabernet reduction
Ribeye
Aged cab 14 oz. Center cut, smashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables
Flat Iron Steak
Aged cab 10 oz. Center cut, mushrooms, caramelized onions, red wine demi, garlic smashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables
Free Range Chicken Breast
Wild mushroom sherry cream sauce, garlic smashed potatoes, broccolini
Vegetable Napoleon
Grilled portabella, broccolini, squash, zucchini, roasted red peppers, spinach, risotto stuffed tomato, beurre blanc, balsamic glaze
Pork Tenderloin
Sweet thai chili sauce, garlic smashed potatoes, roasted sweet corn relish
Salmon Fillet
Lemon scented jasmine rice, seasonal vegetables, raspberry beurre blanc
Slow Braised Cab Boneless Short Ribs
Cabernet demi-glace, garlic smashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables
Sea Scallops
Lemon scented tarragon beurre blanc, jasmine rice, broccolini
Pan Seared Ahi Tuna Fillet
Coriander dusted, shiitake mushrooms, soy glaze, wasabi, spinach, smashed potatoes
Cold Water Lobster Tail
Garlic butter, fresh lemon, jasmine rice, broccolini
Lump Crab Cakes
Roasted sweet corn veloute, roasted red pepper coulis, rice, seasonal vegetables
Carolina Classic
Shrimp, applewood smoked bacon, scallions, crimini mushrooms, garlic, lemon, tabasco, and cheddar grits
Seafood Coquina
Shrimp, sea scallops, asiago cream sauce, breadcrumbs, seasonal vegetables
Penne Pasta
Choice of alfredo, sun-dried tomato pesto cream, or garlic butter sauces