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A newcomer to the Wilmington food scene, Cornelia’s pairs land- and sea-inspired fare with a dazzling selection of beer, wine and specialty cocktails. Regular favorites include pork tenderloin, seared sea scallops and shrimp and grits.
The Culinary Selections
DINE-IN ONLY
All nightly specials run 4 – 9 pm with the exception of live music on Friday, which runs from 5 – 8 pm.
TUESDAY
Date Night Special
$60 per couple
WEDNESDAY
1/2 OFF APPS and 1/2 OFF house wines
THURSDAY
Wings, Burgers, and Brews
5 for $5 wings | $5 local brews | $10 smash burgers
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Weekly rotating specials. Call for more information.
Reservations recommended
THE CLASSICS
Smoked Maple Old Fashioned
Woodford Reserve Bourbon, pure maple syrup, bitters, and Bordeaux cherry
$15
The Davis Painkiller
Cape Fear Rum, pineapple, orange, coconut, Meyers Rum floater, nutmeg sprinkle
$13
Strawberry Lemontini
End of Days Vodka, fresh squeezed lemon juice, strawberry, sugared rim
$15
Cucumber Flower Fizz
End of Days Luna Bloom Gin, St. Germain, fresh squeezed lime, simple, cucumbers, splash of club
$14
Spicy Mango Chili Margarita
Espolon blanco Tequila, Cointreau, sweet mango, spicy habanero, lime juice, on the rocks, tajin rim
$14
Lavender Mojito
Cape Fear Rum, fresh squeezed lime, muddled mint, lavender simple syrup, splash of club soda
$13
Salty Russian
Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Bailey’s salted caramel, Kahlua, splash of cream, caramel salted rim
$14
Peachy Keen Ice Tea
Bombay Sapphire Gin, Domaine Canton Ginger liquor, peach, unsweetened ice tea
$13
Blackberry Bourbon Smash
Jim Beam, blackberry, fresh lemon, mint, rosemary, splash of club
$15
MOCKTAILS
Fruity Tropical Escape or Lavender Limeade – $6
Add a shot of Cape Fear Rum +$6
ON TAP
Mad Mole Rotating – $7
Waterline Kolsch – $7
Flying Machine Rotating – $7
Tropical Lightning IPA, ILM – $8
BOTTLES AND LOCAL CANS
Michelob Ultra – $4
Riviera Mexican Lager – $5
Angry Orchard Cider – $5
Miller Lite – $4
Pernicious IPA – $6
Heineken 00 – $5
Stella Artois – $5
Guinness – $7
NA Sam Adams IPA – $6
BILLS BREWING – Bill’s Light Lager – $6 / Bill’s Honey Drip Brown Ale – $7
WB BREWERY – Kolsch Krush – $6 / The Dub Amber Lager $6
BRUNSWICK BEER & CIDER – Sunny Point IPA – $6
WINES BY THE GLASS
Canyon Road Pinot Grigio – $9
Sean Minor Chardonnay – $12
Sean Minor Sauvignon Blanc – $13
Chateau St. Michelle Rose – $13
Intrinsic Red Blend – $12
Intrinsic Cabernet Sauvignon – $13
Sparkling Prosecco draft – $9
Sparkling Prosecco split – $12
Mer Soleil Chardonnay – $14
Carmel Road Pinot Noir – $9
STARTERS
Oven Baked Focaccia Bread
A light and airy herbed flatbread baked to hot golden perfection served with EVOO and balsamic glaze
$7
Corn Chowder
Sweet yellow corn, thyme, red peppers, onions and potatoes in a creamy broth
$9
Coconut Shrimp
Breaded coconut shrimp gently fried and served with a sweet and tangy mango chutney
$14
Calamari Fritti
Lightly breaded and fried served with house-made marinara and lemon basil aioli
$10
PEI Mussels
Sauteed in a mildly spicy Thai green curry and cherry tomatoes served with grilled focaccia bread
$16
Fried Brussels
Tossed with a whole grain mustard vinaigrette, craisins and feta cheese crumbles
$12
Crispy Wings
Six (6) crispy fried wings tossed in buffalo, bbq, teriyaki or lemon pepper with blue cheese or ranch
$10
Tuna Poke Bowl
Citrus soy marinated Ahi Tuna bites with green onion, cucumber, pickled red onion, pineapple and mango salsa, sesame seeds, and guacamole on jasmine rice
$17
Fried Oysters
Five (5) large oysters lightly breaded and gently fried, served on top a bed of chimichurri slaw with chipotle aioli and green onions
$15
GREENS
Smokey Wedge Salad
Crisp iceberg wedge, smokey bacon, grape tomatoes, pickled red onion, sunflower kernels and gorgonzola dressing
$15
Sweet Summer Salad
Mixed greens tossed in balsamic dressing with strawberries and blueberries, garnished with toasted pecans and crumbled feta cheese
$15
House Salad
Mixed greens, cucumbers, red onion, carrots, tomato and cheddar cheese with choice of house-made ranch, balsamic, red wine vinaigrette or blue cheese dressing
$6/$9
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing with parmesan cheese and croutons
$7 / $10
Add grilled or blackened Chicken – $7, Salmon (4oz) – $9, Shrimp – $8
HANDHELDS
Chicken Sandwich
Grilled, Blackened or Fried with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayo on a brioche bun
$16
Cornelia’s Smash Burger
TWO 4oz all beef burgers with bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato and pickles
$15
Chicken Salad Croissant
House-made tarragon chicken salad with lettuce, tomato and onion on a buttery croissant
$14
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Grilled or blackened chicken, crisp romaine lettuce and parmesan cheese tossed in Caesar dressing
$15
Summer Shrimp Wrap
Grilled or blackened shrimp, romaine lettuce. and tomatoes tossed in fresh house-made lemon basil aioli
$15
Classic BLT
Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo on butter toasted sourdough
$16
Cubano
Cuban roasted pork shoulder and ham, with dill pickles, mustard and gruyere cheese on a pressed hoagie roll
$16
Short Rib Quesadilla
Red wine braised short rib with peppers, onions, pepper jack cheese and chipotle aioli
$17
Turkey & Brie
Deli sliced turkey with cucumber, brie, guacamole and basil aioli on butter toasted sourdough
$16
Blackened Mahi Tacos
2 blackened Mahi tacos on flour tortillas with chimichurri slaw, mango and pineapple salsa and guacamole
$14
SIDES
French Fries, waffle cut sweet potato fries, onion rings, loaded potato salad, fresh seasonal fruit
$5
Gluten-Free Options Available
Split plate charge $9 / 20% auto-gratuity added to parties of 8 or more / Corkage fee $20
ENTREES
Cornelia’s Shrimp and Grit Cakes
Succulent shrimp, bacon, mushrooms, and green onion sauteed in a tomato cream sauce and served over crispy grit cakes
$24
Grilled Honey Garlic Salmon*
8oz grilled Salmon filet with honey, brown sugar and garlic glaze served with steamed jasmine rice and sauteed broccolini
$33
Seared Sea Scallops
Weekly Chef’s choice prepared, seared golden brown and served with parmesan risotto and grilled asparagus
$36
Chef’s Fish and Chips
8oz Fried Flounder filet, lightly breaded and served with French fries, slaw, hush puppies and whipped honey butter
$24
Blackened Mahi Mahi
Grilled and blackened Mahi filet, served with jasmine rice, sauteed broccolini, mango and pineapple salsa and fried maduros
$29
Seared Ahi Tuna*
Sesame seared yellow-fin Ahi Tuna filet served medium rare with steamed jasmine rice, stir fried vegetables and teriyaki
$34
Chicken Saltimbocca
Roasted herb chicken breast served with mashed potatoes and sauteed spinach in a sage veloute with prosciutto crisps
$28
Braised Short Rib
Red wine braised short rib on mashed potatoes with garlic sauteed spinach, tri-color carrots and a rich demi-glace
$36
Baby Back Ribs
Half rack pork ribs, dry rubbed and roasted tender with smoky barbeque sauce, mashed potatoes and sauteed broccolini
$29
Grilled Ribeye*
14oz Butcher Block Ribeye topped with a sherry mushroom demi and served with mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus
$38
Veal Parmigiana
10oz tender veal breaded and fried, topped with house marinara, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses served over garlic buttered linguini and fresh focaccia
$36
SIDES
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes – Parmesan Risotto – Sauteed Spinach
Grilled Asparagus – Broccolini – Stir Fried Vegetables
$9
Gluten-free options available
Split plate charge $9 / 20% auto-gratuity added to parties of 8 or more / Corkage fee $20
Executive Chef – John Anderson General Manager – Casey Mason
DESSERTS
Rotating dessert specials
$9
KID'S MENU
Cheeseburger
Chicken fingers
Pasta with butter and parmesan or marinara
Cheese quesadilla
* All kids meals come with choice of French fries or fresh fruit
