The Bank Bistro

216 W Main St, Washington
(252) 948-9000

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Pan Roasted Scallops & Shrimp
Bread and Honey Butter
Salmon and Scallops
Brussels Sprouts
Turtle Cheesecake
Shrimp and Grits
Blackened Ribeye
Steak and Eggs
Caprese Salad

Menu

Appetizers
Fried Green Tomatoes
Lightly fried tomato bites with a spicy remoulade.
Ahi Tuna
Sesame seed crusted sashimi tuna.
Grilled Vegetable Stack
Grilled asparagus, red peppers, squash, eggplant, zucchini, and shaved parmesan with a balsamic drizzle.
Calamari
Dusted and flash-fried. Served with marinara sauce.
Carolina Crab Dip
Baked jumbo lump crab. Served with pita points.
Lobster Lettuce Wraps
Lobster and lump crab salad. Served in romaine lettuce cups.
Chilled Grilled Asparagus
Grilled asparagus, roasted corn, and tomato relish. Topped with select jumbo lump crab meat.
Shrimp Cocktail
North Carolina shrimp. Served with traditional cocktail sauce.

Soup and Salads
The Wedge Salad
Romaine, bacon, tomato, onion, and blue cheese.
Spinach, Peach, and Pecan Salad
Spinach arugula mix, fresh peaches, pecans, and shaved parmesan with a warm bacon balsamic vinaigrette.

Entrees
Ribeye (14 oz)
Flamed broiled with sea salt, cracked pepper, finished with a cabernet butter, chef's mashed potatoes, and asparagus.
Carolina Shrimp and Grits
Shrimp sautéed with bacon and mushrooms. Served over cheese grits with a cajun gravy.
Pork Chop (12 oz)
Dry-aged, north Carolina center-cut pork chop finished with a balsamic reduction, thyme roasted honey carrots, and chef's mashed potatoes.
Crab Cakes
North Carolina jumbo lump crab topped with smoky onion remoulade, julienne vegetables, and haricot verts.
Filet Mignon (8 oz)
Dry-aged beef tenderloin. Topped with gorgonzola butter, roasted potatoes, and haricots yellow squash.
Saffron Seafood Bouillabaisse
Clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, fennel, and onions in a saffron-infused broth.
Lobster and Crab Pappardelle
Lobster, crab, and pappardelle pasta tossed in a sundried tomato cream sauce.
Salmon Pesto
Seared salmon, haricot verts, zucchini, and squash with pesto.
Tuscan Chicken
Free-range, airline chicken breast, sun-dried tomatoes, a spinach cream sauce, and mushroom risotto.
Provencal Pasta
Fresh vegetables, black olives, shallots, capers, tomatoes, pasta, and shaved parmesan.

Sides A La Carte
Thyme Honey Roasted Carrots
Grilled Asparagus
Chef's Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Potatoes

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Recent Reviews

What an attractive, intimate gem in Washington. I love an old-bank-turned-restaurant! My husband and I were there for an overnight, and when I found out they were having a prime rib special, I reserved a table (this restaurant doesn't have a ton of seating so highly recommend reservations). The food was delicious, but was not served hot, or even warm. I received some personal attention regarding the matter and of course, the offer to send it back to the kitchen, but I didn't...
December 2025
The good... Unique and intimate setting in an old bank. The bad... The food was somewhere between disappointing and unimpressive. My marsala with chicken was a bowl of overcooked noodles with an assortment of mushrooms and an imperceptible amount of sauce. The chicken was an thin cutlet that was laid on the noodles like an afterthought. At more than $40, I expected more than this.

In short... I'd recommend stopping in for a drink to enjoy the service,...
September 2025
We all
Were a little disappointed, was husband and my anniversary, sharing with another couple . waiter came , all well received out drinks then our food . Food was delicious!! However our service was terrible …. He never came back and checked on us , no second wine or beer , another server refreshed our waters.. never took our plates up for a long while .. wanted to say something to manager but decide to not make a scene . Rest room was dirty no attention apparently...
April 2025

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The Bank Bistro

216 W Main St, Washington, NC 27889
(252) 948-9000