The Heritage Grille Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Heritage Grille, a vibrant French wine bar nestled in the heart of Wake Forest, NC. This newly established gem invites you to savor a menu that masterfully marries traditional French cuisine with modern flair. Start your culinary journey with unique appetizers like the fried duck ravioli, known for its rich flavor profile and satisfying crunch.
The entrées shine brightly with options such as the Organic East Coast Grilled Shrimp Pasta, draped in a decadent white wine saffron cream sauce, and the succulent Seared Artisan Duck Breast, both celebrated for their nuanced flavors and perfect execution. Don’t miss their expertly crafted cocktails, like the Basil Citrus Cooler and Pecan Pie Old Fashioned, which elevate your dining experience.
With attentive service and a picturesque ambiance, The Heritage Grille sets the stage for memorable meals—whether it’s a romantic dinner or a casual gathering with friends.
DINNER MENU
Fresh Baked Le Segunda Cuban Bread With Herb Butter
Virginia Littleneck Clams
Poached in a Garlic, White Wine Herb Butter.
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
With Roasted Yellow Pepper Aioli and a Lemon Tomato Confit.
Spicy Tuna Tartare
With Cilantro Coulis, Avocado Salsa. Served in a Crispy Wonton Bowl.
Moules Mais Saucisse
Fresh Prince Edward Island Mussels, Pommes Frites, Spicy Chorizo, Tossed in a Tomato Saffron Broth
Beef Carpaccio
With Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Capers, Arugula, and Red Onion Brunoised. Served with Dijon Mustard and Garlic Herb Toast Points.
Fried Duck Ravioli
House made Pasta stuffed with Ground Duck Breast, Tart Cherries, Shallots, Goat Cheese, and Cognac. Topped with Port Wine Reduction and a Black Pepper Crème Fraiche for dipping.
Grilled Quail
2 Quail with Dark Cherry Chutney and Looking Glass Green River Blue Cheese Sauce
Crab Stuffed Shrimp Wonton
with Papaya Ginger Jam
Fresh Burrata Cheese
with Bruschetta and Toasted La Segunda Cuban Bread
CHARCUTERIE
Charcuterie Boards with Fresh Grapes, Olive Mix, Mustard, Local Honey, and Toast Points Market Price for 2, 4, or 6 people. Call for current meat and cheese selection.
Lobster Bisque With Salmon Roe
Cup 12.00 Bowl 18.00
Soup Of The Day
Cup 6.00 Bowl 9.00
Beef Tenderloin And Lentil
French Bistro Salad
With Baby Arugula, Artisan Lettuce, Red Leaf Lettuce, Garlic Herb Toast Point, and Grape Tomatoes. Tossed in a Red Wine Herb Vinaigrette • Side Salad 6.00 Large Salad 12.00
Caesar Salad
With Crisp Baby Romaine Lettuce, Parmesan Reggiano, and a Garlic Herb Crostini. Tossed in Caesar Cardini’s Original Tijuana Recipe Dressing • Side Salad 7.00 Large Salad 13.00
Watercress & Orange Salad
With Fresh Orange Slices, Arugula, Goat Cheese, and Toasted Almonds. Tossed in a Pomegranate Yogurt Dressing • Small Salad 9.00 Large Salad 15.00
Wedge Salad
Baby Romaine Wedge Salad with Cotija Cheese and a Guava Vinaigrette
Organic East Coast Grilled Shrimp Pasta
With Fresh Linguini, Wild Mushrooms, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Shallots, Garlic, and Parmesan Reggiano. Tossed in a White Wine Saffron Cream Sauce.
Wild Mushroom Seared Sea Scallops
With Goat Cheese Risotto, Truffled Crispy Leeks, Seared Arugula, and a Balsamic Reduction.
Charred Chilean Seabass
With Potato Gratin, Vegetable of the Day, and a Port Wine Reduction.
Beef Tenderloin Bolognese
Fresh Ground Beef Tenderloin in a Italian Tomato Sauce with Parmigiana Reggiano and a Egg Pappardelle
Herb Roasted Poulet Rouge
with Potato Au-Gratin, Vegetable of the Day, and a White Wine Garlic Sauce
Seared Artisan Duck Breast
12oz Duck Breast with Steamed Jasmine Rice, Stir Fried Vegetables, and a Thai-Basil Sauce
Steamed Maine Lobster Tail
with Choice of Starch, Vegetable of the Day, Grilled Fresh Lemon, and Drawn Butter
Grilled Fresh Grouper
with Parmesan Risotto, Grilled Long Stem Artichokes, and a Sun-Dried Pepper Oil
Veal Porterhouse
14oz Porterhouse with Choice of Starch, Vegetable of the Day, and a Red Wine Demi-Glace
Tomahawk Pork Chop
18oz North Carolina Dry Aged with Potato Au-Gratin, Vegetable of the Day, and a Dark Cherry Chutney
New York Strip
12 Ounce 42.00 16 Ounce 53.00
Ribeye
16 Ounce 58.00 20 Ounce 68.00
Filet Mignon
6 Ounce 41.00 8 Ounce 49.00 11 Ounce 59.00
Creme Brulee
Classic Vanilla Egg Custard with caramelized sugar on top. Served with Whip Cream and Fresh Berries
Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake
Flourless Chocolate Torte
Gluten Free dense Chocolate Delight
Tres Leche Cake
Pineapple 3 Layer Cake
Pineapple Upside Down Cake with Cheesecake right in the middle of it!
Speakeasy Sangria
– Bacardi Gold, Gin, Peach and Apple Brandy, White Wine, Red Blend, and topped with Soda.
Pecan Pie Old Fashioned
TX & Walton’s Bourbon, House made Pecan Syrup, and Crude Smoke & Salt Bitters.
Strawberry Basil Mule
Absolut Vodka, Homemade Strawberry Basil Syrup, Lime Juice, Ginger Beer, and fresh Basil
The Heritage Daiquiri
Bacardi Rum, Lime Juice, Luxardo Cherry Liqueur, Midori Melon Liqueur, and Grapefruit Juice w/ sugar rim.
Gold Rush
TX Bourbon, NC Wildflower Honey, and Lemon Juice.
Bourbon Pomegranate Smash
Woodford Reserve, Pama Pomegranate liqueur, Citrus, and Mint
Island Time Old Fashioned
Bacardi 4yr Rum, Sugar, Bitters, w/cherry
Cactus Flower
Código Rosa Tequila, St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur, Citrus, and Soda
Heritage Berry Blitz
Absolut Wild Berry Vodka, Bacardi Silver Rum, Citrus, and Soda
White Cranberry Cosmopolitan
Absolute Vodka, White Cranberry Juice, and Lime Juice w/Sugar rim.
Key Lime Pie Martini
A blend of flavoured Vodkas and Liqueurs with Citrus, Vanilla, and Graham cracker
Purple Rain Martini
Our unique spin on the Perfect Martini, a blend of Pea Flower infused Gin, Vodka, Cherry Liqueur Rosemary, and Citrus.
Mary Pickford
Bacardi Rum, Luxardo Cherry Liqueur, Pineapple Juice, and Sweet Cherry
Pink Lady
Beefeater Gin, Apple Brandy, Apple Pucker, Lemon and Sweet Cherry.
Gin Cucumber Breeze
A cocktail made with Hendricks Cucumber Infused Gin, Fresh Cucumber, Lime and Simple Syrup
Orange Creamsicle Margarita
A cocktail made with Código Blanco Tequila, Fresh Lime and Orange, Coconut cream and Cointreau, truly nostalgic and refreshing.
Basil Citrus Cooler
A cocktail made with Fresh Basil, Lime, Lemon, and the Flavored Absolute Vodka of your choice. Original, Citron, Lime, Wild Berri, Raspberry, Mandarin, and Pear.
Cold Foam Iced Espresso
A cocktail made with Tito's Handmade Vodka, Kahlua Coffee Liqueur, Owen's Espresso Martini Mix, served on the rocks with Cold Foam
Lavender 75
A cocktail made with Empress Gin, homemade Lavender infused syrup, Fresh Lemon, topped with Prosecco. Classic yet modern.
Hibiscus Daquiri
A cocktail made with Bacardi Silver Tum, homemade Hibiscus infused syrup, Fresh Lemon, and Fee Foam egg white substitute with a sugar rim.
Cocktails
KIDS MENU
Alfredo Pasta
Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Shrimp Alfredo Pasta
Crab Cake W/ Veggie Of Day
Bone-In Chicken Breast
Served with Veggie of Day and Rice
Sea Scallop (2)
Served with Veggie of Day and Rice
"Durham Ranch" Wagyu Beef Sliders
Arugula, Tomato, served with Chips
Early Bird Menu
Three Course Menu for 35! Choose any 1 item from each category.