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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 fried chicken dinners, shrimp and grits and homemade cobblers.

Weekly Specials

Tuesday

Date Night Special $50 per couple, prix-fixe menu.

Wednesday

Pasta and Wine night

Thursday

Wings and Brews

Friday

Live music

Saturday

Surf and Turf

(Reservations recommended)

Cocktails

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

Violet French 75

End of Days Luna Bloom Gin, Prosecco, hibiscus-infused simple syrup and fresh squeezed lemon juice

$12

Chocolate Velvet Martini

End of Days Vodka, velvety smooth white and dark chocolate liquors

$15

Cucumber Elderberry Fizz

End of Days Luna Bloom Gin, St. Germain, fresh squeezed lime juice, simple, fresh cucumbers, splash of club soda

$14

Fall Maple Margarita

Cape Fear BillFish Tequila, Cointreau, pure maple syrup, fresh lime juice served on the rocks with salted rim

$13

Lavender Mojito

Cape Fear Rum, fresh squeezed lime, muddled mint, house-made lavender simple syrup, splash of club soda

$12

Sunset Martini

Mandarin and Lemon Vodka, Cointreau, hibiscus-infused simple, orange juice, grenadine drop and sugared rim

$14

Mocktails

Fruity Tropical Escape or Lavender Limeade

$6 – add a shot of Cape Fear Rum for additional $6

On Tap

Mad Mole Rotating - $7

Waterline Kolsch - $7

Flying Machine Rotating - $7

Tropical Lightning IPA, ILM - $8

Bottles and Cans

Mich Ultra, Miller Lite, Yuengling - $4

Stella Artois, Riviera Mexican Lager, Angry Orchard Apple Cider - $5

Pernicious IPA - $6

Electric Fog light, IPA - $7

Heineken 00 - $5

Reds by the glass

Carmel Road Pinot Noir - $9

Quilt Threadcount Blend - $14

Intrinsic Red Blend - $12

Intrinsic Cabernet Sauvignon - $12

Bonanza Cabernet Sauvignon by Caymus - $12

Whites by the glass

Chateau St. Michelle Rosé - $12

Sean Minor Chardonnay - $10

Duck Hunter Sauv Blanc, NZ - $12

Canyon Road Pinot Grigio - $9

Mer Soleil Chardonnay - $14

Sparkling Prosecco draft - $9

Sparkling Prosecco Split or Sparkling Mia Moscato Split - $12

Appetizers

Crock of French Onion Soup

Calamari Fritti

Lightly fried calamari served with house-made marinara sauce and lemon basil aioli

$10

Stuffed Mushrooms

Roasted mushrooms stuffed with a creamy asiago cheese and herb blend

$14

Chicken Satay Skewers

Oven baked chicken satay skewers served with a honey, peanut and soy dipping sauce

$14

Filo Wrapped Asparagus

Crisp asparagus and creamy cheese wrapped in filo dough and baked to perfection

$13

Blood Orange Coconut Shrimp

Breaded coconut shrimp served with a sweet and tangy blood orange coulis

$13

Crispy Shishito Peppers

Two dozen mini sweet and savory shishito peppers with a hot honey dipping sauce

$10

Baked She-Crab Dip

Lump crab meat, house made cheese blend, fresh lemon, sherry and served with crispy Old Bay dusted pita chips

$14

Roasted Brussels and Prosciutto

Oven roasted, topped with shaved Prosciutto, parmesan cheese, panko bread crumbs finished with a sweet and tangy balsamic drizzle

$12

Greens

Smokey Wedge Salad

Fresh crisp iceberg wedge with smokey bacon, cranberries and a house-made blue cheese and balsamic vinaigrette

$12

House Salad

Mixed greens, cucumbers, red onion, carrots, tomato and shredded cheddar with ranch, balsamic, red wine vinaigrette or blue cheese dressing

$6 / $9

Salmon Salad

Grilled or blackened salmon on a bed of mixed greens, sautéed vegetables, gorgonzola crumbles, candied pecans and your choice of dressing

$18

Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing and parmesan cheese topped with croutons

$7 / $10

Add grilled or blackened ~ Chicken $7 ~ Salmon $9 ~ Shrimp ~ $8

Sandwiches

Bistro Bacon Burger*

½ pound burger, applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion and pickles on a brioche bun

$15

Chicken Sandwich

Grilled or Fried with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayo on a brioche bun

$16

Shrimp Wrap

Grilled or blackened shrimp, lettuce, tomato and tossed in fresh house-made lemon aioli

$14

Firecracker Shrimp Po Boy

Breaded butterflied shrimp with a spicy Cajun remoulade, tomato and slaw with your choice of French bread or wrap

$15

Chicken Caesar Wrap

Grilled or blackened chicken, romaine lettuce and parmesan cheese tossed in Caesar dressing

$14

The Reuben

Hot pastrami, sauerkraut, gruyere cheese and Thousand Island dressing served on marbled rye

$15

The French Dip

Slow roasted in-house sliced prime rib dipped in au jus with caramelized onions and melted gruyere, served on French bread

$13

Bacon Lovers BLT

Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo on toasted white, wheat or rye bread

$15

Pulled Pork Sandwich

NC Brookwood Farms smokey pulled pulled pork with house-made BBQ sauce, coleslaw and pickles on a brioche bun

$16

Ham and Cheddar Melt

Sliced ham, cheddar cheese, tomatoes and mayo served on Texas Toast

$14

Cornelia's Meatloaf Sandwich

Prime ground meatloaf blend on Texas Toast and served with a side of gravy

$13

Sides

French Fries, Onion Rings, Coleslaw, Potato Salad

Choice of side included with all sandwiches and wraps

Gluten Free Options Available

Split plate charge $6 / 20% auto-gratuity added to parties of 8 or more / Corkage fee $20

*These items may be served raw or undercooked or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Entrees

Pork Tenderloin Agrodolce

Tender juicy pork tenderloin with a sweet and sour agrodolce and served with seasonal risotto and haricot verts

$26

Davis Style Shrimp and Grits

Sautéed shrimp, andouille sausage and tri-colored peppers in white wine and finished with a butter cream sauce served over parmesan stone grits

$22

Spicy Calabrese Shrimp

Succulent shrimp and spicy Calabrian chilis sautéed with butter, garlic, lemon, parsley and EVOO served over linguini

$24

Grilled Honey Garlic Salmon*

8oz Salmon filet cooked in a honey, brown sugar and garlic glaze, served with seasonal risotto and parmesan crusted asparagus

$32

Fresh Local Catch of the Week*

Chef’s choice prepared and served with seasonal risotto and parmesan crusted asparagus

Seared Sea Scallops

Weekly Chef’s choice prepared and served with seasonal risotto and parmesan crusted asparagus

$36

Chicken Marsala

Sautéed chicken breast and mushrooms in marsala wine and served with a roasted potato medley and haricot verts

$24

Chicken and Waffles

Crispy Fried Chicken and Pearl Waffles served with a hot honey drizzle and pure maple syrup

$24

Veal Piccata

Sautéed tenderized veal in lemon, garlic, capers and white wine served with a roasted potato medley and haricot verts

$28

Grilled Marbled Imperial Ribeye*

14oz Butcher Block Ribeye topped with a sherry mushroom demi-glaze and served with a roasted potato medley and haricot verts

$38

Cornelia's Classic Meatloaf and Gravy

Classic style meatloaf made with a special ground blend, smothered in brown gravy and served with a roasted potato medley and haricot verts

$20

Sides

Seasonal Risotto, Asparagus, Haricot Verts, Potato Medley – $6

Split plate charge $6 / 20% auto-gratuity added to parties of 8 or more / Corkage fee $20

GF – Gluten Free Options Available

Desserts

Rotating weekly dessert specials

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Weekly Specials

Cocktails

On Tap

Bottles and Cans

Reds by the glass

Whites by the glass

Appetizers

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Sandwiches

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Entrees

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