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dinner menu

APPETIZERS

FIRECRACKER SHRIMP

Cajun Ale Butter, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Tabasco, Cheddar Grit Cake

Grouper Bites

Marinated, dusted and deep fried. Served with Kathryn’s remoulade

CRAB & SPINACH AU GRATIN

Jumbo Lump Crabmeat & Spinach, Lavash Crackers

FRITO MISTO

Calamari, Crispy Oysters, Tempura Shrimp, Kathryn’s remoulade

ESCARGOT

Classic French Presentation in Garlic Butter

OYSTERS DECADENCE

Baked with Applewood Smoked Bacon, Spinach, Asiago Cheese

POLENTA ENCRUSTED FRIED GOAT CHEESE

Roasted Garlic, Port Wine Poached Pears, Candied Walnuts, Crostinis

LAMB LOLLICHOPS

Broiled Lamb, Feta Créme Fraiche, Pitted Imported Olives, Roasted Tomato, Capers, and Berries

PAN SEARED AHI TUNA

Pickled Ginger, Wasabi Quenelle, Sweet & Spicy Pickles, Crispy Wontons, Soy Sesame Sushi Rice, Soy Glaze

SHRIMP COCKTAIL

Colossal Shrimp served in a Martini Glass with Cocktail Sauce

SALADS & SOUPS

KATHRYN’S ROMAINE

Applewood Smoked Bacon, Red Onions, Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Peppercorn Gorgonzola Dressing

CAESAR

Romaine Hearts, Croutons, Romano Cheese, House Made Dressing

BISTRO SALAD

Mixed Greens, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Carrots, Sunflower Seeds

SHRIMP BISQUE

Shrimp, Creamy Roasted Corn Bisque

ADDITIONS

Grilled or Blackened Chicken

Grilled or Blackened Salmon

Lobster Tail

Grilled or Blackened Shrimp

Crispy Oysters

Grilled or Blackened Catch

Upon request items can be prepared Gluten Free. Ask your server for details

FROM THE GRILLE

FILET MIGNON   6oz / 8oz

Aged CAB Center-Cut Tenderloin, Smashed Potatoes, Bacon Brussel Sprouts, topped with a Port wine Demi-Glace and a side of 4 grilled Shrimp

RIBEYE

Aged CAB 14 oz. Center Cut, Smashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables

FLAT IRON STEAK

Aged CAB 10 oz. Center Cut, Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Red Wine Demi, Smashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables

FREE RANGE CHICKEN BREAST

Wild Mushroom Sherry Cream Sauce, Smashed Potatoes, Green Bean Almondine

VEGETABLE NAPOLEON

Grilled Portabella, Asparagus, Squash, Zucchini, Roasted Red Peppers, Spinach, Risotto Stuffed Tomato, Beurre Blanc, Balsamic Glaze

PORK TENDERLOIN

Sweet Thai Chili Sauce, Smashed Potatoes, Roasted Sweet Corn Relish

SALMON FILLET

Lemon Scented Jasmine Rice, Seasonal Vegetables, Raspberry Beurre Blanc

SPECIALTIES

SLOW BRAISED CAB BONELESS SHORT RIBS

Bordelaise sauce, Smashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables

SEA SCALLOPS FLORENTINE

Sautéed Spinach in Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Cream cause tossed with linguine

PAN SEARED AHI TUNA FILLET

Coriander Dusted, Shiitake Mushrooms, Soy Glaze, Wasabi, Spinach, Smashed Potatoes

COLD WATER LOBSTER TAIL

Garlic Butter, Fresh Lemon, Jasmine Rice, Green Bean Almondine

KATHRYN’S CRAB CAKES

House-made with Jump Lump Crab and Pan Seared, served with our Remoulade sauce, Jasmine Rice, and Seasonal Vegetables

CAROLINA CLASSIC

Shrimp, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Scallions, Crimini Mushrooms, Garlic, Lemon, Tabasco, and Cheddar Grits

SEAFOOD COQUINA

Shrimp, Sea Scallops, Asiago Cream Sauce, Breadcrumbs, Seasonal Vegetables

PENNE PASTA

Choice of Alfredo, Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Cream, or Garlic Butter Sauces

Upon request items can be prepared Gluten Free, Please Ask Your Server for Details.

All meats and seafood are cooked to order.

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

lunch menu

Thursday through Sunday

APPETIZERS

FISH BITES

Marinated, Dusted and Deep Fried. Served with Kathryn’s Remoulade sauce

CRAB & SPINACH AU GRATIN

Jumbo Lump Crabmeat & Spinach, served with Lahvosh Crackers

OYSTERS DECADENCE

Baked with Apple wood Smoked Bacon, Spinach, Asiago Cheese

LAMB LOLLICHOPS

Broiled Lamb, Feta Crème Fraiche, Pitted Imported Olives, Roasted Tomato, Capers

SALADS & SOUPS

CAESAR

Chopped and Tossed in Caesar Dressings with your choice; Chicken or Shrimp

BISTRO HOUSE

Mixed Greens served with Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Sunflower Seeds, Red Onion, Carrots, and your choice of Balsamic Vinaigrette, Honey mustard, or Creamy Peppercorn Gorgonzola Dressing

Signature Lunch Plates 

* Do not come with an additional side

BISTRO BOWL

Start with Jasmine Rice, Roasted Red Peppers, Whiskey Soy
Onions, and Spicy Teriyaki Sauce with your choice of Chicken,
Steak or Shrimp

FIRE GRILLED QUESADILLA

A large Tortilla with shredded Cheddar, Bacon, Caramelized
Onions, and Corn Pepper Medley with your choice of Chicken,
Steak, or Shrimp and Char-Grilled. Served with Sour Cream and Pico

(V) PORTABELLA MUSHROOM QUESADILLA

With White Cheddar Cheese, Roasted Red Peppers, and
Caramelized Onions.

CHICKEN TERIYAKI

Grilled Chicken served over Rice with Teriyaki Glaze

The following lunch items come with choice of French Fries, Seasoned Sesame Rice, Smashed Potatoes, or Vegetable of the Day:

*KATHRYN’S BLACK ANGUS BURGER

Topped with Lettuce, Tomato, Caramelized Onions, and Thai Chili Pickles or Dill Pickles. Choice of American or Cheddar, Addons: Bacon, Mushrooms, Extra Patty

TEMPURA FRIED SHRIMP & FISH BITES

Marinated, Dusted, and fried served with Remoulade sauce

GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP

Fresh Romaine, Asiago Cheese, and Crispy Bacon with Caesar Dressing. Served with French Fries.

TEMPURA BREADED CHICKEN SANDWICH

Fried and served with Lettuce, Tomato, and Dill Pickles

CRAB CAKE

Kathryn’s house made crab cake fill with lump crab served with remoulade sauce

GRILLED SHRIMP

Seasoned and grilled to perfection.

the martini collection

THE CLASSIC

TANQUERAY GIN, A DASH OF DRY VERMOUTH WITH OLIVES

THE ORIGINAL

KETEL ONE VODKA, A DASH OF DRY VERMOUTH WITH A TWIST OF LEMON

007 MARTINI

BELVEDERE VODKA, TTANQUERAY GIN, SPLASH OF SWEET VERMOUTH WITH A LEMON TWIST

THE DIRTY MARTINI

BELVEDERE UNFILTERED VODKA, SPLASH OF OLIVE JUICE, DASH OF DRY VERMOUTH WITH OLIVES

THE BULLEIT MANHATTAN

BULLEIT BOURBON, DASH OF SWEET VERMOUTH, DASH OF BITTERS WITH A CHERRY

KATHRYN’S ISLAND SWING

BULLEIT0 BOURBON, SPLASH LEMON JUICE, SPLASH PINEAPPLE WITH A LEMON TWIST

LEX

DON JULIO BLANCO TEQUILA, COINTREAU, DASH OF LIME JUICE, WITH A LIME, SALT RIM

EL MEXICANO

JOSE CUERVO GOLD TEQUILA, GRAND MARNIER, DASH OF LEMON JUICE WITH A LEMON

SOUTHERN TROPICS

SOUTHERN COMFORT, AMARETTO, SPLASH OF PINEAPPLE JUICE, SPLASH OF SOUR APPLE PUCKER WITH A CHERRY

EMERALD ISLE MARTINI

MALIBU RUM, MIDORI, BLUE CURACAO, PINEAPPLE JUICE AND A CHERRY

THE COSMOPOLITAN

KETEL ONE VODKA, COINTREAU, SPLASH OF LIME JUICE, SPLASH OF CRANBERRY JUICE WITH A LIME

THE LEMON DROP

KETEL ONE CITROEN TRIPLE SEC AND LEMONADE WITH A LEMON

THE CITRUS MARTINI

KETEL ONE CITROEN, GRAND MARNIER AND LEMON JUICE WITH A LEMON TWIST

THE POMEGRANTINI

KETEL ONE CITROEN, COINTREAU AND POMEGRANATE JUICE WITH A LEMON TWIST

THE PRICKLY PEAR

GREY GOOSE LE POIRE, COINTREAU AND SOUR MIX WITH AN ORANGE TWIST

THE APPLE MARTINI

BELVEDERE VODKA AND APPLE PUCKER WITH A CHERRY

CARAMEL APPLE MARTINI

BELVEDERE VODKA, APPLE PUCKER. AND BUTTERSCOTCH SCHNAPPS WITH A CHERRY

ITALIAN MARTINI

STOLI VANILLA, AMARETTO, APPLE PUCKER, SPLASH OF LIME AND A SPLASH OF CRANBERRY WITH A CHERRY

WATERLILLY MARTINI

KETEL ONE CITROEN, WATERMELON PUCKER, LEMONADE AND A SPLASH OF GRENADINE WITH A LEMON

PEACH MARTINI

CIROC PEACH, ORANGE JUICE AND A SPLASH OF GRENADINE WITH A SLICE OF PEACH

A BELLINI TINI

CIROC PEACH VODKA, GRAND MARNIER RASPBERRY PEACH, SPLASH OF ORANGE JUICE WITH A PEACH GARNISH

TROPICAL STORM MARTINI

KETEL ONE VODKA, A DASH OF DRY VERMOUTH WITH A TWIST OF LEMON

KATHRYN’S FUZZY MARTINI

CIROC PEACH, KETEL ONE ORANGE VODKA, PEACH SCHNAPPS, SPLASH OF OJ WITH PEACH GARNISH

GIN HARMONY

TANQUERAY GIN, HARMONY HYPNOTIQ, SPLASH OF SIMPLE SYRUP, SPLASH OF FRESH LEMON JUICE WITH A LEMON WEDGE GARNISH

MOJITO MARTINI

CAPTAIN MORGAN WHITE RUM, MINT LEAVES, LIME JUICE AND SIMPLE SYRUP WITH A MINT LEAF

HYPNOTIC BOOMBOTIC

BULLEIT0 BOURBON, SPLASH LEMON JUICE, SPLASH PINEAPPLE WITH A LEMON TWIST

HAWAIIAN MARTINI

BELVEDERE CITRUS VODKA, MALIBU RUM, PINEAPPLE JUICE AND CRANBERRY JUICE WITH A CHERRY

LE FRENCH

GREY GOOSE VODKA, CHAMBORD AND PINEAPPLE JUICE WITH AN OB.ANGE TWIST

ST. ANNA

GREY GOOSE, ST. GERMAINE, FRESH BASIL, DASH OF GRAPEFRUIT JUICE

LEMON TWIST MARTINI

KETEL ONE CITRUS VODKA, PEACH SCHNAPPS, SPLASH CRANBERRY, SPLASH OF LIME WITH A LEMON WEDGE

BOO-BERRY TINI

Cîroc Red Berry, Chambord, splash of sour mix

ESPRESSO-TINI

STOLI VANILLA, KAHLUA, BAILEYS ORIGINAL IRISH CREAM AND COFFEE WITH SHAVED CHOCOLATE

MILKY WAY MARTINI

STOLI VANILLA, GODIVA DARK CHOCOLATE AND BAILEYS ORIGINAL IRISH CREAM WITH SHAVED CHOCOLATE

SMORES MARTINI

SMIRNOFF FLUFFED MARSHMALLOW FLAVORED VODKA, FRANJELICO AND GODIVA DARK CHOCOLATE WITH CHOCOLATE SHAVINGS

THE GRASSHOPPER

BELVEDERE VODKA, DARK CREME DE CACAO, CREME DE MENTHE AND CREAM WITH SHAVED CHOCOLATE

PISTACHIO MARTINI

AMARETTO, BLUE CURACAO, BAILEYS ORIGINAL IRISH CREAM AND CREAM WITH SHAVED CHOCOLATE

KEY LIME PIE MARTINI

SMIRNOFF WHIPPED CREAM FLAVORED VODKA, FRANJELICO, LIME JUICE AND CREAM WITH A LIME

The Coffee Collection

IRISH COFFEE

Jameson, Baileys Irish Cream, Coffee topped with whipped cream and a floater of crème de menth

KATHRYN’S COFFEE

Baileys Irish Cream, Amaretto Disaronna, Frangelico, Kahlua, coffee topped with whipped cream and a floater of Grand Mariner 

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT COFFEE

Baileys chocolate, Frangelico, coffee topped with whipped cream

SPANISH COFFEE

Jose Cuervo, Kahlua, Coffee topped with whipped cream and a cherry

wine selections

WINES BY THE GLASS

BY THE GLASS

Lunetta Prosecco Le Grand Courtage Brut

ITALY

Sparkling Brut Rose

FRANCE

Domaine Chandon Sparkling Brut

CALIFORNIA

Bollini Pinot Grigio

Trentino ITALY.

Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc

MARLBOROUGH, NEW ZEALAND

Jordan Chardonnay

Russian River Valley, CA                                                            

Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc

MARLBOROUGH, NEW ZEALAND

Kendall Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay

CALIFORNIA

Sokol Blosser Estate Rosé

DUNDEE HILLS, OR

A To Z Wineworks, Riesling

USA Oregon        

Villa Pozzi Moscato

ITALY

Beringer White Zinfandel

CALIFORNIA

BY THE BOTTLE

Cakebread Chardonnay

NAPA VALLEY, CA

Rombauer Chardonnay

NAPA VALLEY, CA

Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio

VALDADIGE, ITALY

Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay

RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY, CA

Whispering Angels Rose

PROVENCE, FRANCE

Simi Reserve Chardonnay

RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY, CA

Lange Pinot Gris

WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OR

Mer Soleil Silver Unoaked Chardonnay

SANTA LUCIA HIGHLANDS, CA

Bottega Vinaia Pinot Grigio

TRENTINO, ITALY

Conundrum White Blend

CALIFORNIA

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc

MARLBOROUGH, NEW ZEALAND

Cave de Lugny Les Charmes Chardonnay

BURGUNDY, FRANCE

Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling

SANTA COLUMBIA VALLEY, WA

RED SELECTIONS

BY THE GLASS

Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon

NAPA VALLEY, CA (half bottle)

Quilt Cabernet Sauvignon

NAPA VALLEY, CA (half bottle)

Threadcount Red Blend

CALIFORNIA

Hess Shirtail Ranches Cabernet Sauvignon

CALIFORNIA

Boen Pinot Noir

CALIFORNIA

Alta Vista Malbec

ARGENTINA

Drumheller Merlot

WASHINGTON

14 Hands Hot to Trot Red Blend

WASHINGTON

Eric Louis Pinot Noir

FRANCE

Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Port

PORTUGAL

BY THE BOTTLE

Insignia Bordeaux red blend

NAPA VALLEY, CA

Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon

NAPA VALLEY, CA

Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon

NAPA VALLEY, CA

Orin Swift, 8 Years in the Desert

NAPA VALLEY CA

Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon

ALEXANDER VALLEY, CA

Belle Glos Balade Pinot Noir

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, CA

Four Graces Pinot Noir

DUNDEE HILLS, OR

Caymus-Suisun Walking Fool Red Blend

SUISUN VALLEY, CA

Stags’ Leap Winery Merlot

NAPA VALLEY, CA

Charles Krug Cabernet Sauvignon

NAPA VALLEY, CA

Benton Lane Pinot Noir

WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OR

Silver Palm Cabernet Sauvignon

NORTH COAST, CA

Erath Pinot Noir

OREGON

Amalaya Malbec

SALTA, ARGENTINA

The Federalist Bourbon Barrel Aged

Zinfandel CALIFORNIA

Bodega LAN Crianza

RIOJA, SPAIN

Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon

SONOMA, CA

Tenuta Di Arceno Chianti

Classico ITALY

Penfolds Koonunga Hills Shiraz

AUSTRALIA

BEER

Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA, Blue Moon, Guinness, Modelo, Stella Artois, Red Oak, Miller Lite, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Heineken, Bitburger (Non-Alc)

about us

For over a decade, Kathryn’s Bistro and Martini Bar  has been providing Emerald Isle diners with expertly crafted cuisine. Voted #1 Fine Dining on the Crystal Coast five years in a row, Kathryn’s remains Emerald Isle’s premier restaurant, drawing praise from both traveling visitors and grateful locals alike.

Kathryn’s strives to provide diners with creative selections, featuring fresh, local seafood and Certified Angus Beef. This year Kathryn’s introduces the addition of Slow Braised CAB Boneless Short Ribs. Together with existing beloved entrées such as the cold water lobster tail, the Carolina Classic (Kathryn’s take on shrimp and grits), and Maryland Crab Cakes, Kathryn’s menu is sure to provide an unrivaled Crystal Coast dining experience.

In addition to the menu, Kathryn’s offers nightly features, including innovative creations of locally sourced grouper and soft shell crabs, as well as filet mignon paired with a variety of seafood accompaniments.

The upscale menu selections are not the only reason people keep coming back – Kathryn’s has become Emerald Isle’s favorite place to enjoy a martini. Housing over 30 different variations of martinis, including both exotic concoctions and the traditional favorites, you are sure to find something to suit your fancy. Kathryn’s offers an extensive selection of wines by the glass and bottle at a great value.

Kathryn’s is a family business that attributes its success to its many loyal employees. Many of whom have been a part of the Kathryn’s family since the doors opened in 2004. The combination of the relaxed yet elegant atmosphere, superb food, and dedication of its employees creates a dining experience you do not want to miss!

contact us

Telephone: 252.354.6200

8002 Emerald Drive Emerald Isle, NC 28594