Christmas & New Year's Menu
Served nightly from December 24- December 31, 2024
Appetizers
SOUP DU JOUR 12
Chef Ray's freshly house-made soup
ONION SOUP GRATINEE 15
caramelized onions in seasoned beef broth with brandy, topped with house-made croutons and melted cheeses
HALF WAY HOUSE SALAD 12
mixed greens with shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, sliced radishes and grape
tomatoes served with your choice of our homemade dressings
CLASSIC CAESAR 12
with shaved parmesan, anchovy-garlic vinaigrette, and croutons
CHESAPEAKE CRAB DIP 26
Half Way House hot lump Chesapeake crap dip with crunchy garlic crisps
OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER 24
jumbo Matthews County prime oysters broiled with a fresh Spinach filling and topped with melted Gouda
Entrées
Include our signature twice-baked potato, chef's choice vegetable, and our hand-crafted dinner and cinnamon rolls
SPECIALTY OF THE HOUSE 64
petite filet mignon* grilled in combination with our famous jumbo Blue Water Fried Shrimp or Chesapeake Crab Cake
FILET MIGNON*
8 oz 64 6 oz 58
hand-cut black angus tenderloin grilled to your liking
CHICKEN AND MUSHROOMS 45
two boneless chicken breasts sautéed with baby portabella mushrooms, red onions in a fresh sage cream reduction
PRIME RIB 60
slow-roasted black angus prime rib with creamed horseradish sauce
RED SNAPPER 58
pan seared red snapper over rice pilaf topped with crab, crawfish, and shrimp creole etouffee
BLUE WATER FRIED SHRIMP 54
our famous jumbo fried shrimp served with a side of house-made cocktail sauce
BRAISED SHORT RIBS 54
burgundy braised boneless grass-fed short ribs with smashed red potatoes, Chef Ray's famous collard greens and a creamy Dijon mustard sauce
CHESAPEAKE CRAB CAKES 56
two jumbo lump crab cakes pan-seared and served with a side of tangy remoulade sauce
SEAFOOD PLATTER 60
petite Chesapeake crab cake, sea scallops, blue water shrimp, and daily fish selection broiled or flash-fried and served with twice-baked potato or rice pilaf
*consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness
Homemade Desserts
PECAN PIE 14
VANILLA CRÈME BRÛLÉE 16
HOT APPLE CRISP A LA MODE 14
CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE CAKE 14
The perfect Holiday gift- Half Way House Gift Certificates!
Private rooms available for large parties and group functions.