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