The Pickled Onion Restaurant & Bar

8511 Cantilever Way, Raleigh
(919) 977-0031

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Fried Jalapeno Mac and Cheese Balls
Hangover Burger and Pub Chips
Black and Bleu Burger
Fried Shrimp Platter
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Philly Cheesesteak
Lobster Queso Dip
Sweet Potato Fries
French Onion Soup
Brisket Sandwich

Menu

Appetizers
Chicken Wings - 10 Pieces
Fried and tossed in your choice of sauce. Served with celery and our house bleu cheese or ranch dipping sauce. All flats, brums or grilled for an additional charge. Please allow at least 30 min.
Chicken Tenders
Breaded tenderloins, plain or tossed, served with your choice of dipping sauce.
Quesadilla
Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with sauteed green peppers and onions, roasted black bean corn salsa and cheddar-jack cheese, with your choice of seasoned, thinly trimmed steak or pulled chicken. Served with pico de gallo and sour cream.
Fried Mac and Cheese Balls
Handcrafted panko breaded jalapeno mac and cheese balls served with homemade marinara sauce.
Lobster Queso Dip
Creamy cheese dip made with lobster and fresh pico de gallo. Served with tortilla chips.
Parmesan Spinach and Bacon Dip
Homemade creamy spinach dip served hot, topped with fresh crumbled bacon and with pita points.
Pickle Chips
A 1/2 lb. of lightly breaded and golden fried dill pickle chips served with ranch dressing.
Calamari Fritta
1/2 lb. of calamari breaded and fried to golden. Served with 2 sauces, spicy marinara and sweet red chili sauce.
Fried Shrimp Boat
Crispy fried shrimp tossed in your choice of sweet red chili sauce topped with fresh cut scallions or spicy Buffalo sauce finished with bleu cheese crumbles.
Vegetarian Quesadilla (Sauteed Mushrooms)
Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with sauteed green peppers and onions, roasted black bean corn salsa and cheddar-jack cheese, with your choice of seasoned. Served with pico de gallo and sour cream.
Crack Fire
Fresh jalapenos stuffed with our homemade creamy chicken crack, wrapped in smoky bacon and broiled. Served with ranch dressing.
Chicken Wings - 20 Pieces
Fried and tossed in your choice of sauce. Served with celery and our house bleu cheese or ranch dipping sauce. All flats, brums or grilled for an additional charge. Please allow at least 30 min.
Chicken Crack
Homemade creamy Buffalo chicken and cheese dip served with tortilla chips.
Ahi Tuna
Pan seared tuna with your choice of house or Cajun seasoning topped with teriyaki and sesame seeds.
Meatball Trio
3 hand rolled meatballs topped with homemade marinara, melted provolone and Parmesan cheese.
Chicken Wings - 40 Pieces
Fried and tossed in your choice of sauce. Served with celery and our house bleu cheese or ranch dipping sauce. All flats, brums or grilled for an additional charge. Please allow at least 30 min.

Soups and Salads
The Wedge Salad - 1/4
Crisp wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with bleu cheese dressing, diced tomato, diced red onion, fresh crumbled bacon, bleu cheese crumbles and finished with balsamic reduction.
Cobb Salad - Full
Baby greens topped with avocado, bacon, egg, diced tomato, bleu cheese crumbles, cheddar Jack cheese and grilled chicken.
Caesar Salad - Full
Romaine lettuce tossed with creamy Caesar dressing, garlic croutons and grated Parmesan cheese. Add grilled chicken, seared ahi tuna for an additional charge.
French Onion Soup
Homemade beef stock infused with caramelized onions, topped with garlic croutons and melted provolone cheese.
House Salad - 1/2
Romaine lettuce with red onions, diced tomatoes cucumbers and cheddar jack cheese. Add grilled chicken for an additional charge.
Southwest Chicken Salad
Romaine lettuce topped with seasoned pulled chicken, cheddar Jack cheese, diced red onion, diced tomato, roasted black bean corn salsa and green onion served, in a crisp tortilla bowl drizzled with jalapeno ranch.
Caesar Salad - 1/2
Romaine lettuce tossed with creamy Caesar dressing, garlic croutons and grated Parmesan cheese. Add grilled chicken, seared ahi tuna for an additional charge.
Buffalo Chicken Salad - Full
Fried chicken tenderloin tossed in mild Buffalo sauce atop mixed baby greens, red onion, cucumber, tomatoes, bleu cheese crumbles and roasted black bean corn salsa. For a healthier version substitute grilled chicken.
Chili Soup - Bowl
Hearty homemade beef chili, black beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, green peppers, onions and spices. If you like we'll top it off with raw onions, sour cream, cheddar jack cheese or jalapenos.
The Wedge Salad -1/2
Crisp wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with bleu cheese dressing, diced tomato, diced red onion, fresh crumbled bacon, bleu cheese crumbles and finished with balsamic reduction.
Chili Soup - Cup
Hearty homemade beef chili, black beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, green peppers, onions and spices. If you like we'll top it off with raw onions, sour cream, cheddar jack cheese or jalapenos.
House Salad - Full
Romaine lettuce with red onions, diced tomatoes cucumbers and cheddar jack cheese. Add grilled chicken for an additional charge.

Tacos
Fish Taco
Beer battered and breaded, fried white fish in flour tortillas with chipotle aioli sauce shredded romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes and roasted black bean corn salsa.
Pulled Chicken Taco
Seasoned pulled chicken topped with cheddar-jack cheese, pico de gallo and jalapeno ranch.
Hoisin Pork Belly Taco
Braised pork belly glazed with spicy hoisin BBQ sauce topped with crumbled Cotija cheese and cucumber salad.
Shrimp Taco
Spicy shrimp served with a cilantro lime slaw and pico de gallo.
Tuna Taco
Seared tuna topped with cucumber slaw and drizzled with wasabi aioli.
Refried Black Bean Taco
Seasoned refried black beans with fresh cilantro, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli and crumbled Cotija cheese.

Sandwiches, Paninis and Wraps
The Philly
Thinly sliced steak with sauteed green peppers, onions and mushrooms, topped with melted provolone cheese served on a hoagie roll with chipotle aioli. Make it a wrap.
Chicken Wrap
Marinated chicken breast in a flour tortilla with homemade ranch, shredded romaine, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar Jack cheese, wild rice pilaf and roasted black bean corn salsa.
Brisket Melt
Tender smoked beef brisket dipped in sweet BBQ sauce, topped with caramelized onions and smoked Gouda cheese. Served on a fresh brioche bun with baby greens and tomato.
Chicago Beef
Roasted prime rib dipped in spicy au jus on a toasted hoagie roll with horseradish mayo and melted provolone cheese. Served medium rare with a side of spicy au jus.
Cubano
Thinly sliced roasted pork, ham, dill pickles, Swiss cheese and Dijon mustard.
The Club
Toasted white bread piled high with mayo, lettuce, tomato, turkey, bacon, ham and American cheese. Make it a wrap.
Chicken Salad Croissant
Homemade chicken salad with lettuce, tomato and American cheese served on a toasted croissant.
Meatball Parmesan
Hand rolled meatballs in marinara with melted provolone and Parmesan cheese on a hoagie roll.
Seared Tuna Sandwich
House or Cajun seasoned pan seared ahi tuna filet, served on top of sesame soy cucumber slaw and wasabi mayo on a toasted brioche bun.

Burgers, Chicken and Black Bean Burgers
Build Your Burger
Build your Burger
The Texas Classic Burger
Topped with sweet BBQ sauce, bacon and fried onion rings with melted American cheese on a brioche bun.
Mushroom Swiss Burger
Topped with sauteed mushrooms and melted Swiss cheese on a brioche bun.
Black and Bleu Burger
Bacon, bleu cheese crumbles and onion straws on a brioche bun.
Hangover Burger
Bacon, cheddar, fried egg and Sriracha mayo on a toasted croissant.
Patty Melt
Sauteed onions, bacon and and Swiss cheese on toasted white or rye bread.

Entrees
Penne Alfredo
Penne pasta tossed in homemade Alfredo sauce. Add chicken, shrimp, steak or ahi tuna for an additional charge.
Brisket Platter
Tender smoked beef brisket dipped in sweet BBQ sauce served with jalapeno mac and cheese and broccoli.
Fish and Chips
Beer battered and breaded white fish fried to golden perfection, served with pub chips, homemade coleslaw garnish and tartar sauce.
Bourbon Street Chicken
Grilled chicken breast topped with Monterrey Jack cheese, BBQ sauce and diced bacon. Served with mashed potatoes and broccoli.
Buffalo Smack
Macaroni pasta in our 5 cheese bechamel topped with bacon, bleu cheese crumbles fresh scallions and fried chicken tenders tossed in Buffalo sauce.
Angel Hair Pasta and Meatballs
Angel hair pasta topped with our homemade meatballs and finished with our homemade marinara. Served with garlic crostini.
Fried Shrimp Platter
1/2 lb. of crispy fried shrimp, served with fries, homemade coleslaw garnish and homemade cocktail sauce.
Pork Belly Smack
Macaroni pasta in our 5-cheese bechamel (cheddar, pepper jack, smoked Gouda, Parmesan and provolone) topped with braised pork belly and scallions.
New York Strip Steak
12 oz. hand-cut USDA choice New York strip steak with a side salad and your choice of side item.
Hand-Cut Ribeye Steak
14 oz. Hand-cut USDA choice ribeye steak with a side salad and your choice of side item.
Blackened Ahi Tuna
Pan seared and blackened ahi tuna steak, served with wild rice pilaf, sesame soy cucumber slaw and wasabi mayo on the side.
Sirloin Steak
8 oz. hand cut USDA choice sirloin served with a side salad and your choice of side item.

Sides and Small Bites
Ranch
Fries
Add garlic or Cajun seasoning
Blue Cheese
Loaded Fries
Add garlic or Cajun seasoning, cheddar-jack cheese and bacon
Onion Rings
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Baked Potato
Add cheddar-jack cheese and bacon for an additional charge.
Loaded Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
With cheddar-jack cheese and bacon
Sweet Potato Fries
Fried Jalapeno Mac and Cheese Balls
Jalapeno Mac and Cheese
Pub Chips
Homemade Coleslaw
Broccoli
Mixed Vegetables
Wild Rice Pilaf

Desserts
Housemade Apple Jack Bread Pudding
Served with vanilla bean ice cream.
Brownie Sundae
Fresh made brownie topped with vanilla bean ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate sauce.
Ice Cream
2 scoops of vanilla bean ice cream. Add chocolate, raspberry, caramel or vanilla sauce for an additional charge.

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Recent Reviews

I seriously think this may be the best bar in Raleigh to get food. Came back 2 days in a row just for the fried pickles. Hands down best burger, and Philly cheesesteak I’ve had in a long time. Plus the servers are freaking awesome. I highly recommend this place. Also try their sweet potato cheesecake. You won’t regret it.
July 2025
Stopped by while aparment hunting. The Chicago Beef was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had in my life. Great service, great atmosphere. If I move to the area, I'll definitely be a frequent flyer.
June 2025
This was my first visit. The food was really good and the servers were very attentive. I will definitely come back.
* The Cobb salad was the best one I've ever had. It was huge ( I had enough leftover for lunch today, too). It was fresh and beautifully presented.
March 2025

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The Pickled Onion Restaurant & Bar

8511 Cantilever Way, Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 977-0031