Poole's Menu
21 items in 5 sections · $10.00 – $38.00 · American Restaurant in Raleigh, NC
Poole's’s menu lists 21 dishes and drinks, grouped into Appetizers, Vinaigrettes, Mains, Next To's, and Dessert. Prices range from $10.00 to $38.00, and a typical item costs about $16.00. Popular choices include Pimento Cheese w/ Crostini, Bibb Lettuces, Roast Half Chicken, Macaroni Au Gratin, and Peach Almond Upside Down Cake.
Appetizers 4
- Pimento Cheese w/ Crostini$14.00
This punchy take on the classic Southern spread is made with Hook's three-year aged cheddar, marinated peppers, cider aioli, and cracked black pepper.
- Chicken Liver Pâte$12.00
A silky mousse served with two mustards and house-made pickles.
- NC Tuna Tartare$21.00
Local North Carolina yellowfin tuna (sourced from Locals Seafood) is mixed with kimchi and benne seed and served with fried saltines and crunchy vegetables.
- Heirloom Tomato Pie$17.00
The best heirloom tomatoes from the State Farmer's Market are layered into pastry crust with a cheesy custard and baked.
Vinaigrettes 4
- Bibb Lettuces$12.00
with 24-Month Aged Parm & Red Wine Vinaigrette
- Heirloom Tomatoes$18.00
with Cast Iron Blue Cornbread, Buttermilk Blue Cheese, & White Balsamic-Thyme Vinaigrette
- Black Jack Watermelon$16.00
with Marinated Avocado, Goat Lady Chevre, & Vidalia Onion Vinaigrette
- Pickle Juice Caesar$15.00
with Iceberg Lettuce & Parm Cracklings
Mains 6
- Roast Half Chicken$29.00
with Smoky Triple Chicken Stock & Herb-Scented Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes
- Wood-Fired Potato Gnocchi$29.00
with Sweet Corn, Charred Peppers, Fresh Ricotta & Basil Pistou
- Crispy Fried NC Fish$37.00
with Charred Summer Squash and Ramp Aioli
- NC Slow Shrimp$38.00
with Carolina Gold Rice Middlin Risotto, English Peas & Cherry Tomato Relish
- Cast Iron-Seared Hanger Steak
with Fried Yukon Gold Potato Salad & Green Horseradish Crema
- Wagyu Royale with Cheese$24.00
with Grilled Brioche with Red Wine Shallot Jus (Sundays Only)
Next To's 4
- Macaroni Au Gratin$18.00
- NC Sweet Corn$15.00
with Oyster Mushrooms, Sherry, and Cream
- Fried Okra$14.00
with Soffritto Aioli
- Sauteed Greens$13.00
with Toasted Garlic and Chiles
Dessert 3
- Peach Almond Upside Down Cake$10.00
with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Ice Cream & Almond Oat Crunch
- Ice Cream Sandwich$10.00
with Frozen Vanilla Bean Mousse, Cocoa Cookie, Malted Milk Caramel, & Candied Pecans
- Buttermilk Ricotta Cheesecake$10.00
with Blackberry and Cornmeal Cookie Crumble
Menu items and prices are provided for information and may have changed (last updated June 2026). Allergen information is not included – please ask the restaurant.