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    • On May 8th, The Nest will be celebrating Mothers Day with a prie fixe menu. $38 per adult, $18 per child under 10. 2 and under are no charge. a 20% gratuity will be added to all parties

    first coursee

    choice of one

    • Grit tots

      sausage gravy, hot sauce, gruyere

    • Fried green tomato

      pimento cheese, bacon, ranch

    • devil eggs

      classic preparation

    • charred asparagus

      brown butter garlic and almond biscuit crumb, green goddess, parmesean crisp, pickled shallot

    • arugula spring salad

      pecan encrusted goat cheese croquette, orange, pickled grapes, orange ginger vinaigrette

    • maple bourbon glazed pork belly

      pimento cream corn, maple bourbon miso, pickle pepper relish, sesame chicharron crumble

    second course

    choice of one

    • Nest signature chicken and waffle

      boneless fried chicken breast, buttermilk waffle, honey butter, bourbon maple, honey hot sauce

    • crave fried chicken sandwich

      fried chicken breast, sriracha aioli, pickle, lettuce

    • Crab and asparagus omlette

      gruyere, herbs, breakfast potato

    • Smoked salmon Benedict

      smashed avocado, sumac onions, crispy capers, dill hollandaise, home fries, buttermilk biscuit

    • pork belly & andouille poblano hash

      potatoes, peppers, onions, three cheese blend, two sunny eggs

    • country breakfast

      two eggs, choice of bacon or sausage, buttermilk biscuit, breakfast potato

    • French Toast

      lemon honey ricotta, blueberry compote, granola

    Bubbles

    • La Vieille Ferme

      France

    • Cantine Povero Belvive

      Piedmont, Italy

    • Veuve Clicquot

    Rosé

    • Miraval Cotes De Provence

      Provence, France

    • La Vielle Ferme

      France

    White Wine

    • Oyster Bay Pinto Gris

      Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

    • Mohua Sauvignon Blanc

      Marlborough, New Zealand

    • Terre Brulee Chenin Blanc

      Coastal Region, South Africa

    • Mer Soleil Chardonnay

      Santa Lucia High Lands, California

    • Excelsior Chardonnay

      Robertson, South Africa

    • Dr Konstantin Frank Riesling

      Fingerlakes, New York

    • Flowers Chardonnay

      Bottle Only

    Red Wine

    • Elouan by Belle Glos Pinot Noir

      Multi Region, Oregon

    • Decoy by Duckhorn Merlot

      Napa Valley, California

    • Padrillos Malbec

      Mendoza, Argentina

    • Lievland Cabernet Sauvignon

      Coastal Region, South Africa

    • Unshackled Cabernet Sauvignon

      Prisoner Family , California

    • Prisoner Red Blend

      Napa Valley, California

    • Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon

      Napa Valley, California

    Cocktail Menu

    The cocktail program is alcohol forward with a focus on herbs, spices, and, of course, bourbon. Our list is fresh, fun, a little bit familiar, and deliciously Southern

    Happy hour at The Bar only 

     Tuesday - Friday 4pm-6pm

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    Brunch Cocktails

    Available to order anytime

    • Southern Screwdriver

      $11

    • Peach Bellini

      $9

    • Mimosa

      $10

    • Pineapple Mimosa

      $10

    • Tennessee Mimosa

      $12

    • Bloody Mary

      $12

    • Spicy Bloody Maria

      $12

    • Bourbon Bacon Bloody

      $12

    • Mimosas for the table

      $42

    • Boozy shaken espresso

      vangogh double espresso, mister black coffee liquor, godiva chocolate liquor, espresso, cream

      $13

    Cocktails

    • Cocktails

    • Pineapple Express

      mezcal, pineapple, lime, jalapeno, spicy salt rim

    • Copper Lantern

      Copper Lantern

      prosecco, lime, orange, honey

    • Margarita Mint Julep

      Margarita Mint Julep

      Reposado tequila, agave, lime, mint

    • Blackberry White Sangria

      Pinot Gris, creme de mure, triple sec, ginger beer

    • Southern fashion

      bourbon, peach, angostura bitters

    • hurricane in the nest

      hurricane in the nest

      dark rum, light rum, lime, passionfruit, blood orange

    • grapefruit coconut martini

      vodka, grapefruit, coconut creme, curaçao

    • Tiki Rafiki

      Dark rum, ginger, lime, almond. overproof rum floater

    • lavender gin fizz

      empress gin, lavender, thyme, lemon, ginger, egg white

    • Southern Belle

      Southern Belle

      vodka, strawberry puree, mint simple syrup, fresh squeezed lemonade

    • funky monkey

      chocolate vodka, mr black, amaro, banana liquor, Irish cream, espresso

    • miss Elena

      vodka, amaro, nonino, px sherry, mr black coffee liquor

    • Boozy Iced shaken espresso

      Vangough double espresso vodka, cowboy coffee, Godiva chocolate liquor, espresso, cream

    Non Alcoholic drinks and Coffees

    • grapefruit cucumber cooler

    • passionfruit Burro

      passionfruit, coconut creme, ginger beer lime

    • lavender limeade

    • strawberry lemonade

    • cappuccino

    • latte

    • espresso

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    • Dinner Menu

    Our dining room is open for dine in service 6 days a week!

    we offer take out during lunch and limited take out options during dinner and weekend services 

    Small Plates

    • Kaytrin’s Biscuits

      4 biscuits served with honey butter

      $5.50

    • Crab Dip

      Pimento cheese, old bay, crackers

      $16

    • Grit Tots

      Sausage gravy, hot sauce, gruyere

      $7.50

    • Deviled Eggs

      Classic preparation

      $3.50

    • whipped ricotta

      confit tomato, garlic parmesan crunch, herbs, Nashville hot, biscuit flatbread

    • Pork belly

      Pimento creamed corn, maple bourbon miso glaze, pickled pepper relish, sesame chicharron

      $16

    • Nest Egg

      soft boiled egg, Carolina gold spring pea risotto, Tennessee prosciutto, shitake, crispy collards, pecorino

      $13

    • Biscuits and Gravy

      Buttermilk biscuits with sausage gravy

      $9

    • Charred asparagus

      brown butter garlic biscuit crumb, toasted almond, green goddess, crispy parmesan, pickled shallot, sunny egg

      $15

    • Fried Green Tomatoes

      Bacon, pimento cheese, buttermilk ranch

      $13

    • shishito peppers

      chipotle remoulade, smoked salt, lime

      $9

    • Mussels

      Caramelized fennel cream, leeks, celery, dill, herb toast aioli

      $14

    Entrees

    • Red Wine Short Rib

      Mashed potato, carrots, crispy things

      $32

    • Pan seared halibut

      artichoke risotto, Tennessee prosciutto, shaved asparagus, confit tomato, salmoriglio

      $38

    • Fried Chicken

      24 hour brined bone in half bird, choice of 2 fixins’

      $25

    • Chicken and Waffles

      24 hour brined bone in half bird, waffle, Bourbon maple syrup, honey butter, honey hot sauce

      $25

    • Jambalaya

      Andouille sausage, shrimp, smoked chicken, holy trinity rice, spicy tomato stew

      $28

      Add lobster tail - Market price

    • Strip Steak

      Potato pave, everything spice onion ring, house smoked blue cheese, port demi

      $44

    • apple smoked grilled pork chop

      sweet tea brine, dirty rice croquette, pimento creamed corn, roasted garlic, vinegar pepper glaze

      $28

    • Shrimp and Grits

      Tasso Ham, fire roasted salsa roja, hominy grits

      $26

    • Lobster Mac

      Lobster fennel cream, gruyere, lemon tarragon biscuit crumbles, shells

      Market price

    • Pecan Salmon (nut allergen)

      pecan crusted, ginger sweet potato, sesame pork braised collard greens, citrus soy molasses

      $31

    • Veal Cotoletta

      lightly breaded bone in veal chop, andouille and broccoli rabe, tomato jam, pecorino

      $42

    From the Garden

    • Caesar

      Cornbread croutons, shaved pecorino

      $10

    • Arugula & goat cheese (nut allergy)

      candied pecan and goat cheese croquette, orange, pickled fennel, orange ginger vinaigrette

      $14

    • Nest Wedge

      iceberg, bacon, oven dried tomato, egg, fried shallots, pimento ranch

      $14

    Fixins’

    • Cole Slaw

      $3

    • French Fries

      $5

    • Macaroni Salad

      $3

    • Corn Bread

      $5

    • Mashed Potato

      $4

    • Pork Braised Collard Greens Mac and

      $5

    • Sweet Mash

      $6

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    • Lunch Menu

    Small Plates

    • Kaytrin’s Biscuits

      4 biscuits served with honey butter

      $5.50

    • Crab Dip

      Pimento cheese, old bay, crackers

      $14

    • Grit Tots

      Sausage gravy, hot sauce, gruyere

      $7.50

    • Fried Green Tomatoes

      Bacon, pimento cheese, buttermilk ranch

      $13

    • Deviled Eggs

      Classic preparation

      $3.50

      gluten free

    • Biscuits and Gravy

      Buttermilk biscuits with sausage gravy

      $9

    From the Garden

    • Caesar

      romaine, cornbread croutons, shaved pecorino

      $10

    • Mixed green

      tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, simple cider vinaigrette

      $9

      gluten free

    • Nest Wedge

      ICEBERG, BACON, OVEN DRIED TOMATO, EGG, FRIED SHALLOTS, PIMENTO RANCH

      $15

    Fixins’

    • Cole Slaw

      $3

    • French Fries

      $5

    • Macaroni Salad

      $3

    • Corn Bread

      $4

    • Mac and Cheese

      $5

    • Pork Braised Collard Greens

      $5

    Bird is the word

    Choice of macaroni salad, coleslaw or french fries • Gluten-free buns available upon request +$3

    • Thats my Jam

      Fried chicken breast, Caramelized onion bacon jam, honey truffle sage aioli, smoked Gouda, bacon, brioche bun

      $15

    • Crave Chicken Sandwich

      Fried chicken, bread and butter pickles, lettuce, spicy mayo, brioche bun

      $12

    • Jalapeno popper sandwich

      Fried chicken, jalapeno cream cheese, cheese sauce, crispy fried onions

      $15

    • Nashville Hot

      Fried chicken, pickles, slaw, brioche bun

      $15

    • Truffled Feathers

      truffle Parmesan fried chicken, provolone, roasted garlic truffle aioli, arugula, brioche bun

      $15

    • Chicken and Waffles

      Bourbon maple syrup, honey butter, honey hot sauce

      $25

    • Fried Chicken

      24 hour brined, choice of 2 fixins’

      $25

    Plates

    • Buttermilk Fried shrimp Po Boy

      Lettuce tomato, pickle, pickled onion, remoulade, roll

      $15

    • Jambalaya

      Andouille sausage, smoked chicken, shrimp, holy trinity rice, spicy tomato stew

      $26

      shellfish, gluten free

    • Fish and Chips

      Cornmeal catfish, tartar sauce, french fries

      $14

    • Lobster Mac and Cheese

      KNUCKLE AND CLAW MEAT, LOBSTER CREAM, FOUR CHEESE BLEND, LEMON TARRAGON BISCUIT CRUMBLE

    • Shrimp and Grits

      Tasso ham, fire roasted tomato, chipotle salsa roja, hominy grits

      $26

      shellfish, gluten free

    • Steak Sandwich

      sliced steak, cheese sauce, peppers and onions

      $17

    • Hot Chick Soul Bowl

      Mac and cheese, fried chicken, ranch, bacon, gruyere, hot sauce

      $16

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    Brunch Menu

    please note we do not offer brunch take out on Saturday or Sundays during brunch

    Small Plates

    • Kaytrin's Biscuits

      four buttermilk biscuits served with honey butter & jam

      $6.50

    • Grit Tots

      Sausage gravy, hot sauce, gruyere

      $7.50

    • Fried Green Tomatoes

      Bacon, Pimento Cheese, Buttermilk Ranch

      $13

    • Deviled Eggs

      Classic preparation

      $3.50

      gluten free

    • Biscuits and Gravy

      buttermilk biscuit with sausage gravy

      $9

    Biscuits

    • Bacon

      Bacon, Egg and Cheese on a buttermilk biscuit, breakfast potato

      $15

    • Sausage

      Sausage, egg and cheese on a buttermilk biscuit, breakfast potato

      $15

    • The Dad

      Fried chicken, cheddar, bacon, sausage gravy, sunny egg, home fries on a buttermilk biscuit

      $17

    Benny’s

    • Lobster

      Lobster, fried green tomato, dill, poached eggs, lemon thyme hollandaise, home fries, buttermilk biscuit

      $22

    • Calvin

      Ham, tomato, poached eggs, lemon thyme hollandaise, home fries, buttermilk biscuit

      $14

    • Pork Belly Benny

      Pork Belly, crispy jalapeno, pimento hollandaise, poached eggs, buttermilk biscuit, homefries

      $18

    • Fried Chicky

      Fried chicken, avocado, Bentons ham, hollandaise, poached eggs, home fries, buttermilk biscuit

      $16

    Toasts

    • Avocado

      Tzatziki, radish, pickled onion, herbs, everything spice, fried egg

      $14

    Sweet Tooth

    • Strawberry shortcake waffle

      Funfetti waffle, strawberries, house whip

      $15

    • Elvis French Toast

      brulee banana, peanut butter mousse, candied bacon

      $15

    • Carrot cake pancakes

      pecans, toasted coconut, cream cheese icing

      $15

    • Cinnamon Buns

      Ask your server for our rotating flavors

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    Plates

    • Classic Breakfast

      Eggs, biscuit, breakfast potato, choice of bacon or sausage

      $10

    • Fried Chicken

      24 hour brined bone in half bird, choice of 2 fixins’

      $23

    • Chicken and Waffles

      24 hour brined bone in half bird, waffle, bourbon maple Syrup, honey butter, honey hot sauce

      $23

    • Short Rib Hash

      Cheesy potato hash, hen of the wood mushrooms, Peppers and onions, short ribs, sunny eggs

      $18

    • The Tom Tom

      Waffle, fried chicken, cheddar cheese, bacon, bourbon maple syrup

      $16

    • COOP DEVILLE

      Cheesy bacon and scallion waffle, sausage gravy, cheddar, hot sauce, sunny egg, fried chicken

      $17

    • Fancy Shmancy

      Braised short ribs, gruyere cheese, shaved truffles, over easy egg, brioche bun

      $19

    • Shrimp and Grits

      Tasso ham, fired roasted tomato, chipotle salsa roja, Pickled peppers, hominy grits

      $26

    • Crave Chicken Sandwich

      Lettuce, pickles, sriracha mayo

      $12

      Choice of macaroni salad, cole slaw or french fries

    • NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN SANDWICH

      Coleslaw, pickles, brioche bun

      $15

      Choice of macaroni salad, cole slaw or french fries

    • Steak and Eggs

      Strip steak, sunny eggs, chimichurri, home fries

      $22

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    All Catering orders must be placed at least 48 hours in advance. The Nest does not provide serving utensils or plates. 

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