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Tonight’s scallop dish. #nofilterneeded Tonight’s scallop dish. #nofilterneeded
Thanks for bearing with us and our changes in serv Thanks for bearing with us and our changes in service. We know these will be temporary, and will help make every Rundown diner's experience better in the mean time! Tonight we have Jamie Pridgeon on the Backyard Stage, from 6 to 9, and the Muse Bus until 8! Tonight's Specials: Appetizer - Buffalo Chicken Dip: Traditional dip of pulled chicken, buffalo sauce & lots of cheese 8.95 Fresh Catch – Scallops: Fresh, blackened, jumbo (u-10) sea scallops are served chilled over a vibrant arugula cream sauce w/ toasted coconut rice & a lemon snow pea salad 21 Wahoo Pho Noodle Bowl: Glass Noodles topped w/ a fresh, hand-cut, grilled Wahoo filet are served in a rich pho broth w/ shredded cabbage, Enoki mushrooms & sweet red pepper 19 Drink Special: Dirty Shirley (orange Vodka, cranberry juice, sprite, grenadine) 8 Seasonal Dessert: Fresh Strawberry Shortcake 6.95 Rotating Tap: 1718 Brewery’s Coffee Kolsch (brewed on Ocracoke, NC!)
Rundown Friends and Fans: Usually at this time we Rundown Friends and Fans: Usually at this time we would be posting our special Bloody Mary concoction. Unfortunately, we are posting this message instead. 2020 has been a year of challenges for many. Here at the Rundown Café we have not been spared from those challenges. Despite the new governmental restrictions and not having our usual full summer staff, we have thus far managed to be open our normal summer hours 5 days a week, and serve take out when possible. However, it has turned out to be too much to handle and is not sustainable. In order to continue to offer the quality and consistency you’ve come to expect from Rundown Café, we’ve made the difficult decision to limit our services and service hours. We will continue to welcome you for dinner only (from 5 to 10 pm) in our socially distanced dining room, bar area, and deck, or host you in our new pet-friendly backyard (weather permitting), where we will have live music most evenings. Additionally, we will focus our efforts on our dining-in customers, and suspend offering take out. We will miss as much as you will the afternoon lunches by the ocean and creative Bloody Marys on Sunday mornings. This situation is temporary and we look forward to the day when we can return to our full services and hours and reminisce about that “crazy summer of 2020,” when we have all successfully weathered this storm! We are all in this together!
Sunday at 5:00 we’ll be back open to welcome you Sunday at 5:00 we’ll be back open to welcome you to Rundown Cafe!
Update: We will@be open for dinner tomorrow (Sunda Update: We will@be open for dinner tomorrow (Sunday 6/28) at 5:00.... Hey friends and fans, we've had an equipment failure today. Our hood fan is down, and we will not be opening today. Hopefully tomorrow, but stay tuned...
Dinner (starts at 5pm) Fresh Catch - Wahoo: Wahoo Dinner (starts at 5pm) Fresh Catch - Wahoo: Wahoo is also known as “Ono”; Ono in Hawaiian translates as “good to eat”! Today we are offering a fresh, hand-cut, 8oz, grilled Wahoo filet finished w/ a light red pepper glaze over creamy southern stone-ground grits & a lemon-soy baby Bok Choy salad. Topped w/ a lemon wedge 22 Rundown Shrimp & Grits: A generous portion of large pan sautéed shrimp served over creamy southern stone-ground grits covered in our rich, tomato & beer-based creole sauce 19 Burger of the Day: Buffalo Blue – A grilled burger (or chicken breast) topped w/ blue cheese, caramelized onions & our house buffalo sauce. Served w/ fries, lettuce, tomato, bb pickles & a dill spear 11 Drink Special: Cucumber Mint Cooler (Ketel One Botanical Cucumber & Mint Vodka, mint simple syrup, soda & fresh mint) 9 Seasonal Dessert: Fresh Strawberry Shortcake 6.95 Rotating Tap: 1718 Brewery’s Coffee Kolsch (brewed on Ocracoke, NC!)
Happy Friday! It's a great day at the Rundown Cafe Happy Friday! It's a great day at the Rundown Cafe! The weather's cooperating too! We'll have Muse OBX with us this afternoon starting at 3, and Tempest Revival on the Backyard Stage from 6 to 9. Today's Lunch Specials: Nashville Hot Flounder: Our take on the Nashville classic. A large breaded flounder filet fried crispy & coated in a spicy cayenne glaze atop a Martin’s potato roll. Served w/ fries, ginger slaw, lettuce, tomato, bb pickles & a dill spear on the side 11 Brunswick Potato Bowl: Very reminiscent of Brunswick stew without the beans. A bowl w/ our thyme roasted Yukon Gold potatoes is topped w/ a hearty mix of pulled pork, corn, onion, carrot & celery in a barbeque-tomato sauce. 11 Burger of the Day: Buffalo Blue – A grilled burger (or chicken breast) topped w/ blue cheese, caramelized onions & our house buffalo sauce. Served w/ fries, lettuce, tomato, bb pickles & a dill spear 11 Drink Special: Cucumber Mint Cooler (Ketel One Botanical Cucumber & Mint Vodka, mint simple syrup, soda & fresh mint) 9 Seasonal Dessert: Fresh Strawberry Shortcake 6.95 Rotating Tap: 1718 Brewery’s Coffee Kolsch (brewed on Ocracoke, NC!)
Dinner Specials (start at 5pm): Sweet Chili Pork B Dinner Specials (start at 5pm): Sweet Chili Pork Belly Tacos: Three soft flour tortillas filled with succulent pork belly tossed in our house sweet chili glaze, shredded cabbage & fresh pineapple salsa. Served w/ coconut rice, beans & salsa 18 Jerk Chicken Dinner: Two grilled, boneless, antibiotic-free chicken breasts slathered w/ our house-made fresh jerk paste & topped w/grilled pineapple. Served w/ toasted coconut rice, beans & salsa 17 Burger of the Day: Pizza – A grilled burger (or chicken breast) topped w/ with zesty pizza sauce, sandwich-size pepperoni & melty mozzarella. Served w/ fries, lettuce, tomato, bb pickles & a dill spear 11 Seasonal Dessert: Fresh Strawberry Shortcake 6.95 Rotating Tap: 1718 Brewery’s Coffee Kolsch (brewed on Ocracoke, NC!)
We hope we'll be able to host Kamea Blake on the B We hope we'll be able to host Kamea Blake on the Backyard Stage tonight, but we're waiting to see what the big green radar blob is going to do! In the mean time, here are today's Lunch Specials: Shrimp Stirfry: Large shrimp and mixed veggies wok stir-fried in our own slightly spicy Asian style brown sauce. Served over jasmine rice 13 Humboldt Calamari Sesame Noodles: Not your typical ring-style calamari. This is a calamari steak cut from the sustainable Pacific Humboldt squid. It is panko breaded in-house, fried, cut into points & placed atop a bowl of our chilled sesame noodles, finished red pepper glaze, mandarins, crispy wontons & peanuts 12 Burger of the Day: Pizza – A grilled burger (or chicken breast) topped w/ with zesty pizza sauce, sandwich-size pepperoni & melty mozzarella. Served w/ fries, lettuce, tomato, bb pickles & a dill spear 11 Seasonal Dessert: Fresh Strawberry Shortcake 6.95 Rotating Tap: 1718 Brewery’s Coffee Kolsch (brewed on Ocracoke, NC!)
Happy Monday! We are so glad the official start to Happy Monday! We are so glad the official start to summer has brought summer-like temps back to the beach! Last night, we had a fantastic full rainbow over the Rundown Cafe, which certainly made us feel blessed and hopeful. Lunch Specials (until 3pm) Wahoo Tacos: Two soft flour tortillas filled w/ seasoned, lightly fried Wahoo tenders topped w/ tropical roasted poblano salsa. Served w/ toasted coconut rice, black beans & salsa 13 Shrimp Salad BLT: Large shrimp tossed in a fresh, cilantro lemon dressing, candied thick-cut bacon, shredded lettuce & tomato are piled on a Martin’s Potato roll. Served w/ mixed dressed greens & chips w/salsa 12 Loaded Mixed Sausage & Chicken Quesadilla: Grilled smoked & andouille sausage, pork belly, grilled chicken, roasted garlic & mexi-spiced peppers & onions are smothered in lots of cheddar-jack & all stuffed in an oversized jalapeno-cheddar tortilla & grilled. Served w/ beans, rice, salsa & sour cream. 11 Burger of the Day: Mediterranean – A grilled burger (or chicken breast) topped w/ our house-made hummus, mixed greens & balsamic tomato relish. Served w/ fries a dill spear 12 Seasonal Dessert: Fresh Strawberry Shortcake 6.95
Tonight! Red Stapler Duo on the Backyard Stage fro Tonight! Red Stapler Duo on the Backyard Stage from 6 to 9! Fresh Catch - Swordfish: A large 8oz fresh swordfish filet served atop grilled garlic bread & topped w/ sweet tomato balsamic bruschetta mix. Served w/ lemon pecorino snow pea salad 22 Cioppino Fisherman’s Stew: A large bowl of fragrant white wine tomato broth filled w/ mussels, large shrimp & fresh swordfish. Served w/ grilled garlic bread & finished w/ crumbled feta cheese & green onion 22 Burger of the Day: Bacon Mac & Cheese - A grilled burger (or chicken breast) topped w/ bacon mac & cheese, bacon & house Baja sauce. Served with fries, tomato, lettuce, bb pickles & a dill spear on side 11 Seasonal Dessert: Fresh Strawberry Shortcake 6.95 Rotating Tap: 1718 Brewery’s Coffee Kolsch (brewed on Ocracoke, NC!)
It’s Sunday Bloody Sunday! In honor of Father’ It’s Sunday Bloody Sunday! In honor of Father’s Day we are featuring our “Porkapalooza” Bloody Mary! - Candied Bacon, Crispy Pork Belly, Smoked Sausage & Andouille Sausage 12.95 Also, as a special Father's Day treat, we have live music in the Backyard! The BCDs were willing to reschedule their rained-out event for this afternoon from 1 to 4! And the Muse Bus is back from noon to 6! Lunch Specials (until 3pm): Swordfish Lemongrass Noodle Bowl: A deep bowl of lo mein noodles & our Lemongrass broth topped w/ a fresh grilled swordfish steak, cabbage, mushrooms, sweet peppers, enoki, green onion 13 Pork & Pineapple Sesame Noodles: A skewer of marinated, grilled pork tenderloin & fresh pineapple atop a bowl of our chilled sesame noodles, finished w/ gochujang pineapple glaze, mandarins, crispy wontons & peanuts 12 All Day: Burger of the Day: Bacon Mac & Cheese – A grilled burger (or chicken breast) topped w/ bacon mac & cheese, bacon & house Baja sauce. Served with fries, tomato, lettuce, bb pickles & a dill spear on side 11 Seasonal Dessert: Fresh Strawberry Shortcake 6.95 Rotating Tap: 1718 Brewery’s Coffee Kolsch (brewed on Ocracoke, NC!)
Tonight, we are excited to host the BCDs on the Ba Tonight, we are excited to host the BCDs on the Backyard Stage from 6 to 9! And the Muse Bus will be back, starting at 3. Come on by while you wait for you house to be ready! Lunch Specials (until 3pm): Wahoo Tacos: Two soft-flour tortillas filled w/ seasoned, lightly fired wahoo tenders topped w/ spicy roasted pepper & sweet corn salsa. Served w/ toasted coconut rice, black beans & salsa 13 Pork & Noodle Stir Fry: Wok stir-fried pork tenderloins, mixed veggies & lo mein noodles tossed in sesame soy glaze. Finished w/fresh cilantro & crispy wontons 11 All Day: Burger of the Day: Rundown Double Arches: Two grilled burgers topped w/ American cheese, lettuce, pickles & remoulade. Served w/ fries, tomato and a dill spear 13 Drink Special: Golden Girl (Tito’s Vodka, Champagne, ginger beer, orange juice) 9 Seasonal Dessert: Fresh Strawberry Shortcake 6.95
Tonight we are thrilled to host Soul One on the Ba Tonight we are thrilled to host Soul One on the Backyard Stage! Music starts at 6, and the weather is gonna be great! The Muse Market will still be going, so we are your one stop shop tonight for dinner, music and art! Dinner Specials (start at 5pm) Fresh Catch - Wahoo: Fresh steak-cut Wahoo topped w/ chunky avocado-tomato salsa. Served over toasted coconut rice & a slaw of brussels sprouts & napa in a mustard dressing 21 Teriyaki Glazed Pork Tenderloin: Grill roasted; sliced pork tenderloin topped w/ rustic shishito pepper & corn relish. Served over toasted coconut rice & a slaw of brussels sprouts & napa in a mustard dressing 18 Burger of the Day: Pittsburgher – Our homage to the “almost famous” Primanti sandwiches from up north. A grilled burger (or chicken breast) topped w/ creamy provolone, crispy fries, sweet & sour slaw & sliced tomatoes. Served w/ chips, salsa & a dill spear 11 Drink Special: Golden Girl (Tito’s Vodka, Champagne, ginger beer, orange juice) 9 Seasonal Dessert: Fresh Strawberry Shortcake 6.95 Rotating Tap: 1718 Brewery’s Coffee Kolsch (brewed on Ocracoke, NC!)
Today we are excited to host the first Mobile Muse Today we are excited to host the first Mobile Muse Market! Ami from Muse Originals OBX will bring her refitted bus and a cadre of local vendors to our backyard starting at 3pm today! Come by for some lunch and browse the Market! Today's Lunch Specials: Salmon Cake w/ Sesame Noodles: A pan-fried Mediterranean style Atlantic salmon cake over our famous chilled lightly spicy sesame noodles. Finished with mandarin oranges, crushed peanuts & avocado crema 12 Cali’ Ahi Tuna Steak Melt: A grilled, thick-cut Ahi tuna steak topped w/ fresh guacamole, bacon, BBQ sauce & cheddar on a Martin’s Potato roll w/ lettuce, tomato & herb mayo. Served w/ fries 12 Burger of the Day: Pittsburgher – Our homage to the “almost famous” Primanti sandwiches from up north. A grilled burger (or chicken breast) topped w/ creamy provolone, crispy fries, sweet & sour slaw & sliced tomatoes. Served w/ chips, salsa & a dill spear 11 Drink Special: Golden Girl (Tito’s Vodka, Champagne, ginger beer, orange juice) 9 Seasonal Dessert: Fresh Strawberry Shortcake 6.95 Rotating Tap: 1718 Brewery’s Coffee Kolsch (brewed on Ocracoke, NC!)
New festival tanks are in, just in time for some b New festival tanks are in, just in time for some beautiful weather! These come in 4 new colors, and are so soft! If you’d like to order one by phone, just call us! 252-261-0026 Tonight's Dinner Specials: Blackened Grilled Shrimp: Large, grilled, sweet shrimp coated in our house blackening spice served atop creamy bacon mac & cheese & tangy celery seed cabbage slaw. Finished w/ avocado crema 19 Jamaican Jerk Grilled Tuna: A thick, chargrilled Ahi Tuna steak topped w/ our fresh house-made Jerk paste. Served w/ toasted coconut rice & fresh sautéed zucchini 19 Burger of the Day: Tuscan - A grilled burger (or chicken breast) topped w/ creamy provolone, thin-cut prosciutto, fresh spinach, tomatoes, herbed olive oil & balsamic syrup. Served w/ fries & a dill spear 12 Drink Special: Golden Girl (Tito’s Vodka, Champagne, ginger beer, orange juice) 9 Seasonal Dessert: Fresh Strawberry Shortcake 6.95 Rotating Tap: 1718 Brewery’s Coffee Kolsch (brewed on Ocracoke, NC!)
It's a gorgeous day out there, and we have music t It's a gorgeous day out there, and we have music tonight on the Backyard Stage! Joe Mapp graciously rescheduled from last week's rain-out, so we'll be hosting him tonight from 6 to 9. Should be perfect! Lunch Specials (until 3pm): Malaysian Shrimp Bowl: A deep bowl of lo mein in a flavorful Malaysian style broth topped w/ Thai- spiced grilled shrimp, cabbage, mushrooms, sweet peppers, enoki, green onion & crispy wontons 12 Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad: A big bowl of chilled penne pasta salad filled w/ veggies topped by a chargrilled, boneless, antibiotic-free chicken breast; finished w/ balsamic syrup 11 Burger of the Day: Tuscan - A grilled burger (or chicken breast) topped w/ creamy provolone, thin-cut prosciutto, fresh spinach, tomatoes, herbed olive oil & balsamic syrup. Served w/ fries & a dill spear 12 Drink Special: Golden Girl (Tito’s Vodka, Champagne, ginger beer, orange juice) 9 Seasonal Dessert: Fresh Strawberry Shortcake 6.95 Rotating Tap: 1718 Brewery’s Coffee Kolsch (brewed on Ocracoke, NC!)
We are closed today, so instead of posting about o We are closed today, so instead of posting about our specials, we are highlighting the cool original art on our walls! Harry Meraklis painted the large octopus that adorns our sign outside and greets you upon entering the dining room. We also have several of his pieces on our walls on consignment. This is “School's Out" and is available for purchase. Shipping is available. Message us for more info. You can find more of Harry’s paintings, some sculptures, and even some hand-tied flies on his website harryfishart.com
We are closed today, so instead of posting about o We are closed today, so instead of posting about our specials, we are highlighting the cool original art on our walls! Harry Meraklis painted the large octopus that adorns our sign outside and greets you upon entering the dining room. We also have several of his pieces on our walls on consignment. This is “Wired” (but also kind of how we feel in the midst of all this rain!) and is available for purchase. Shipping is available. Message us for more info. You can find more of Harry’s paintings, some sculptures, and even some hand-tied flies on his website harryfishart.com
Dinner Specials: Penne w/ Smoked Salmon Vodka Sau Dinner Specials: Penne w/ Smoked Salmon Vodka Sauce & Grilled Shrimp: Penne pasta tossed in a tomato vodka, smoked salmon sauce; topped w/ large grilled shrimp. Served w/ garlic bread. 18 Butterfly Shrimp Noodle Bowl: A deep bowl of lo mein noodles & a flavorful Malaysian broth topped w/ fried, jumbo butterfly shrimp, cabbage, mushrooms, sweet peppers, enoki, green onion & crispy wontons 17 Burger of the Day: Chicago Burger – A grilled burger (or chicken breast) topped w/ pepper jack cheese, giardiniera & brown mustard. Served w/ fries, lettuce, tomato, bb pickles & a dill spear on the side 10 Drink Special: Golden Girl (Tito’s Vodka, Champagne, ginger beer, orange juice) 9 Seasonal Dessert: Fresh Strawberry Shortcake 6.95 Rotating Tap: 1718 Brewery’s Coffee Kolsch (brewed on Ocracoke, NC!)
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