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 $18
basil hayden kentucky straight whiskey bourbon, luxardo maraschino, angostura, house-orange bitters
Black Flame Candle $14
brown butter apple cinnamon infused marker’s mark bourbon, all spice dram, maple, lemon, cream soda
Kokua Nui $17
plantation 5 yr rum, macadamia orgeat, banana liqueur, crème de mûre, lime, pineapple
Honey Badger Don’t Care $16
honey vanilla chamomile-infused broken shed vodka, licor 43, lemon, sugar
Ty’s Tea $16
thai-infused suntory toki and blended scotch, orange-cinnamon sweetened condensed milk
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 hornitos reposado tequila, lemon, honey, pink peppercorn, thyme bitters
Willard Margarita $15
pineapple-infused hornitos reposado tequila, guava, house-made triple sec, lime
Barrel-Aged Smoked Manhattan $18
maker’s mark 46, sweet vermouth, angostura bitters, luxardo cherry
Ginger Island $15
mango-infused rum, strega, mango, pandan rice coconut cream
Tequila Pie $14
apple spiced hornitos plata tequila, homemade triple sec, lime
Espresso Martini $16
broken shed vodka, grind espresso liqueur, espresso
Black is the New Berry $16
drumshanbo gunpowder gin, blackberry-basil cordial, soda
Gin & Elderflower Spritz $12
st. germain, gin, cava, fever-tree sparkling pink grapefruit, grapefuit half moon, cucumber ribbon
Orion’s Decree $16
smith and cross jamaican rum, plantation 5yr, green chartreuse, domain de canton, house grenadine, angostura and allspice bitters, lime, saline
When Doves Cry $14
mezcal, grapefruit oleo, bénédictine, lime
Little Bites Menu
Bites to Share
Olives & Almonds $9
warm marinated olives, paprika-toasted marcona almonds, lemon zest
Papas Bravas $8
crispy red skin potatoes, bravas aioli, fresh herbs
House-Made Pretzel $12
braided loaves, house mustard, green chile queso
Baba Ghanoush $13
roasted red pepper and eggplant, calabrian oil, puff rice, warm naan
Pimento Jar $12
nc hoop cheddar, pickled jalapeño, pretzel crisps
Fireman’s Chicken Skewers $14
chicken thigh, bell pepper, red onion, over purple cabbage slaw with lexington bbq sauce
Duck Wings $16
sweet potato buffalo sauce with crushed nuts or pomegranate teriyaki with sesame seeds
Chicken Poutine $17
red potatoes, za’atar chicken, veal gravy, farm cheese, pickled onions
Bourbon Shrimp* $18
garlic-sumac spice, sourwood honey glaze, popped sorghum
Beef Tartare* $18
fillet, whole grain mustard, quail egg, herbs, pickles, nc garlic-rosemary chips
Charcuterie Plate $30
3 meats and cheese, curated accoutrements
Willard Steak Tapa* $20
flat iron beef, chimichurri
Salads
Add protein to any salad: za’atar chicken * ($8) • sumac shrimp* ($10) • steak filet* ($12)
Kale Caesar* $14
local baby kale, romaine, truffle pecorino, croutons, soft-boiled egg
Winter Greens Salad $15
rainbow chard, baby kale, spiced walnuts, pomegranate seeds, boursin cheese, creamy maple vinaigrette
Bigger Bites
Handhelds
Portobello Burger $18
marinated mushroom, herb aioli, tomato, balsamic glaze, mozzarella, baby kale, brioche bun
Slowik Burger* $18
two 4-oz. wagyu patties, seared onions, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, iykyk sauce, brioche bun
Lamb Burger* $22
ground lamb, bravas aioli, boursin cheese, fig jam, mint-basil “lettuce,” brioche bun
BYOB (Build Your Own Burger)* Starts at $12
4-oz. wagyu patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, fries
Make it a Double ($4): 4-oz. wagyu patty
Additional Toppings ($1 each):
american cheese • green chili queso • mozzarella • bacon • caramelized onion • house pickles • house mustard • lexington bbq sauce • iykyk sauce • bravas aioli
Flatbreads
The Greek Flatbread $16
olive blend, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, red onion, herb feta
Champignon Flatbread $18
wild mushroom trio, goat & boursin cheese, roasted tomatoes, whipped asiago cream, finished with herb aioli and fresh arugula
Basic Cheese Flatbread $12
garlic oil, asiago
Sweets
Sweets
Pumpkin Chess Pie $10
maple whipped cream
Flourless Chocolate Torte $10
blood orange reduction
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 Brut, 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
Primitivo, Sterparo, Basilicata, Italy
$12 / $48
Cabernet Sauvignon, Terranoble, Chile
$14 / $56
Red Blend, Esk Valley, New Zealand
$11 / $44
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
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
Sauvignon Blanc, Angel Falls, Touraine, France $42
Sauvignon Blanc Reserve, Venchiarezza, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy $48
Chardonnay, Perrusset Mâcon-Villages, Burgundy, France $42
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
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
Red Zinfandel, Rabble, Paso Robles, California $48
Cabernet Sauvignon, Glenelly, Stellenbosch, South Africa $36
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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