Global, locally sourced cuisine pairs with craft beer & wine in an industrial-chic setting.
Venable is a neighborhood bistro serving globally inspired comfort food located in Carrboro’s historic Carr Mill.
Since we opened in 2012, Venable has become known as a great place for a weeknight dinner with friends, the go-to spot for first dates, and the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion with family.
The menu highlights seasonal ingredients from local producers and draws inspiration from French, Italian, Asian and Mexican cuisine. Venable also has daily specials based on what is available at the farmer’s market. Guests can enjoy our full menu in our dining room, on the patio or at the bar.
Menu
Main Menu | |
Starters | |
Panella^^ Sicilian chickpea fritters with herbed goat cheese and balsamic served with Lil Rooster Farms hydroponic greens tossed with lemon and extra virgin olive oil |
$12.00 |
Heirloom Tomatoes** Sliced heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil & reduced balsamic served with toasted baguette & lemon-garlic aioli |
$15.00 |
Korean BBQ Korean style pork BBQ with scallion pancake & spicy Asian slaw |
$14.00 |
Calamari Sautéed calamari rings with toasted pepper flakes, toasted garlic & oven-dried tomatoes in a white wine butter sauce over Israeli couscous |
$15.00 |
Truffle Artichoke Dip** Sautéed artichoke hearts in melted mascarpone with shallots, thyme, garlic & truffle served with grilled flatbread |
$14.00 |
Lettuce Wraps^ Korean Bulgogi style beef, Lil Rooster Farms hydroponic bibb lettuce, sweet rice, mint, cilantro, thai basil, peanuts and a miso dipping sauce |
$15.00 |
Soups & Salads | |
Soup du Jour Ask your server about today’s selection |
$5.00 |
Chèvre Salad^^ Local beets with hazelnuts, goat cheese, mixed greens & sherry hazelnut dressing |
$13.00 |
Caesar Salad** Romaine with shaved Parmesan, house-made croutons, anchovies & house Caesar dressing |
$12.00 |
Cobb Salad^ Romaine lettuce, tomato, avocado, blue cheese, bacon, Latta’s eggs & choice of our pulled or grilled chicken with basil green goddess dressing |
$15.00 |
Baby Kale Salad^^ Baby kale, Pecorino, pickled red onions & toasted pepitas tossed with red wine & oregano dressing |
$12.00 |
Iceberg Wedge Salad** ^ Quartered head of iceberg, bacon, cherry tomatoes, radish & fried shallots with house-made creamy black peppercorn dressing |
$12.00 |
Salad Additions | |
Grilled or Pulled Chicken | $6.00 |
Crispy Tofu | $4.00 |
NC Shrimp | $9.00 |
Atlantic Salmon | $10.00 |
Prime Angus Steak | $12.00 |
Entrées | |
NC Trout Pan-fried NC trout topped with warm fingerling potato salad, herbs & hardy greens dressed with whole grain mustard vinaigrette |
$29.00 |
Bibimbap** ^ ^^ Steamed rice with pickled shiitake mushrooms, sesame spinach, carrots, roasted zucchini, Bulgogi beef & sunny side egg served with sambal and hoisin sauce. Sub crispy tofu for beef as a vegetarian option |
$19.00 |
Steak Prime, aged Angus New York Strip with butter-glazed carrots & green bean served with herb-whipped potatoes |
$38.00 |
Vegetable Tamale^^ Corn tamales stuffed with roasted poblano chiles, onions, carrots & fire-roasted tomatoes served with salsa verde, cilantro, Mexican cream, scallions & queso fresco |
$18.00 |
Honey Chipotle Salmon** Glazed salmon over wilted spinach & herb-whipped potatoes topped with crispy shallots |
$27.00 |
Venable Fried Chicken Panko-crusted, free range all natural chicken with arugula tossed in olive oil, lemon & shaved parmesan |
$18.00 |
Pad Thai^ Rice noodles with cabbage, carrots, & scrambled egg tossed in a traditional Pad Thai sauce served with peanuts, cilantro & lime |
$20.00 |
Fish Tacos Blackened Mahi-Mahi in corn tortillas with Napa cabbage slaw & pico de gallo served with Baja sauce & herb-salted French fries |
$20.00 |
Pork Tenderloin Southwestern spiced pork tenderloin with citrus jus, green beans & Israeli couscous tossed with roasted zucchini, yellow squash, red pepper & onion |
$27.00 |
Udon Noodles Wheat noodles with baby bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, & Chinese chives in a miso broth served with a scallion pancake & soy-sesame dipping sauce |
$18.00 |
Sandwiches | |
Banh Mì** Pickled daikon, carrots & cucumbers with crispy tofu in a lemongrass vinaigrette with cilantro, jalapeños & miso mayo |
$15.00 |
Venable Burger* ** Short rib and chuck burger patty with cheddar cheese & Hatch green chiles, served with lettuce, tomato & onion on the side |
$15.00 |
Roast Beef Sandwich** House-roasted beef sliced with arugula, red onion & horseradish mayo |
$15.00 |
Sides | |
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables^^ | $6.00 |
Warm House-Baked Bread & Butter | $5.00 |
Herb-Salted French Fries | $4.00 |
Herb-Whipped Potatoes | $6.00 |
Soy Garlic & Ginger Green Beans | $6.00 |
House Salad^^ | $6.00 |
Small Caesar** | $6.00 |
Brunch Menu | |
Brunch Plates | |
Gravlax Plate Lax, potato pancake, crème fraîche & chive salad |
$18.00 |
Herbed Roasted Eggs** ^^ Sunnyside eggs with minced herbs, cream, applewood-smoked bacon, crostini & country potatoes |
$18.00 |
Venable Chicken & Waffle With eggs & a hot honey drizzle |
$18.00 |
Green Chile & Pork Stew** Braised pork butt stewed with green chiles & tomatoes topped with two sunnyside eggs & served with two pieces of sourdough toast |
$18.00 |
Brioche French Toast Guglhupf brioche, Vermont maple syrup, fresh berries & whipped cream |
$18.00 |
Huevos Rancheros Crispy flour tortilla, black beans, Wisconsin cheddar & two sunnyside eggs topped with cilantro, pico de gallo & tomatillo ranchero sauce |
$18.00 |
Classic English Breakfast** ^ Two sunnyside eggs, toast, sausage, baked beans, grilled tomato, country ham & potatoes |
$16.00 |
Seared Tofu & Chaat Salad Mixed greens topped with fried chickpeas, tofu & sweet potato tossed with tomatoes & a ginger & lemongrass vinaigrette |
$15.00 |
Cobb Salad^ Romaine lettuce, tomato, avocado, blue cheese, bacon, hard boiled egg & choice of our rotisserie or grilled chicken with basil green goddess dressing |
$15.00 |
Brunch Burger* ** Ground chuck & short rib burger topped with cheddar cheese, applewood smoked bacon, & a sunnyside egg with a side of herb-salted fries |
$17.00 |
Vegetable Tamale^^ Corn tamales stuffed with roasted poblano chiles, onions, carrots & fire-roasted tomatoes served with salsa verde, cilatro, Mexican cream, scallions & queso fresco |
$18.00 |
Banh Mi** ^^ Pickled daikon, carrots & cucumbers with crispy tofu in a lemongrass vinaigrette with cilantro, jalapenos, and miso mayo |
$15.00 |
Sides | |
2 Eggs | $4.00 |
Sausage | $4.00 |
Applewood-Smoked Bacon | $4.00 |
Cheese Grits | $4.00 |
Country Potatoes | $5.00 |
Toast | $4.00 |
Fresh Fruit | $6.00 |
Potato Pancake With scallions & crème fraîche |
$4.00 |
Vermont Grade a Maple Syrup | $2.00 |
Kids | |
Egg In the Hole** Sourdough toast with an egg baked in a cut-out hole |
$7.00 |
Kids Waffle Half waffle served with butter & Vermont maple syrup |
$8.00 |
Hot Dog** A 100% beef hot dog with no antibiotics, hormones, nitrates, preservatives or artificial ingredients on a plain bun |
$8.00 |
Chicken Tenders Breaded natural chicken tenderloins |
$8.00 |
Grilled Cheese** Cheddar cheese on Guglhupf brioche |
$7.00 |
Grass-Fed Beef Sliders** Local, grass-fed beef sliders served on potato buns |
$8.00 |
Beverages | |
Orange Juice | $3.00 |
House Squeezed Lemonade | $3.50 |
Iced Tea Sweet or Unsweet |
$3.00 |
Coffee Carrboro Coffee Roasters |
$4.00 |
Loose Leaf Tea | $4.00 |
Sparkling Water | $4.00 |
Soft Drinks | |
Coke | |
Diet Coke | |
Sprite | |
Root Beer | |
Dr. Pepper | |
Ginger Ale | |
Brunch Cocktails | |
Venable Bloody Mary House-infused ancho vodka with all the right fixins’ |
$11.00 |
Potter’s Getaway Aged rum, mango, mint, lime |
$12.00 |
Porch Swing Bourbon, iced tea, hibiscus syrup, lemon |
$13.00 |
Devil’s Garden Serrano & cilantro infused tequila, triple sec, lime, taijin rim |
$12.00 |
Grapefruit Interaction Prosecco & brandied cherry juice |
$12.00 |
Morning Ritual Vodka, creme de cacao, cold-brew coffee, vanilla bean syrup, chocolate bitters |
$12.00 |
Mimosa Prosecco & juice (choice of: orange, cranberry, grapefruit, or pineapple) |
$9.00 |
Drinks Menu | |
Cocktails | |
Briar Berry Blackberry-infused bourbon, lemon, mint, seltzer |
$12.00 |
Patchwork Vodka, elderflower liqueur, strawberry purée, lime |
$12.00 |
Kiwi Keeper Tequila, Luxardo, kiwi purée, lime |
$11.00 |
Parlor Trick Gin, Aperol, Prosecco, orange bitters, lime |
$13.00 |
Caribbean Friar Raleigh Rum Co. white rum, Yellow Chartreuse, citrus bitters, ginger beer |
$13.00 |
Summer Sangria White wine, vodka, orange liqueur, pineapple, strawberry |
$11.00 |
Bottled Beer | |
Corona Extra | $5.00 |
Bell’s Two Hearted IPA | $6.00 |
Stella Artois | $6.00 |
Allagash White Ale | $7.00 |
Damm Daura | $6.00 |
Mikkeller Seasonal (Non Alcoholic) | $7.00 |
Unified Press Citizen Cider | $7.00 |
Rosé Wine | |
Cinsault / Syrah, Laurent Miquel Pere et Fils 2021 Languedoc, France Dry, light body bursting w/ red fruit characteristics |
$9.00 |
Vinho Verde Blend, Portal da Calçada 2021 Amarante, Portugal Slightly effervescent, honeysuckle & green apple aromas w/ tangy fruit and a touch of honeyed sweetness on the palate |
$10.00 |
Bubbles | |
Prosecco, Luna Argenta NV Veneto, Italy A hint of sweetness balanced by crisp acidity. Elegant w/ notes of youthful pear |
$8.00 |
Cava, Avinyó Reserva Brut 2018 Penedès, Spain Soſt mouth-feel, flavors of golden apple & a fiinishing mineral liſt |
$40.00 |
Chardonnay, Copinet Rose Brut NV Champagne, France Delicate palate w. aromas of pink grapefruit & strawberries |
$58.00 |
Chardonnay, Pierre Legras Grand Cru NV Champange, France Lively & crisp blanc de blancs w/ expressive notes of shortbread, green apple & citrus |
$89.00 |
White Wine | |
Grüner Veltliner, Salomon Undhof 2020 Niederösterreich, Austria Light acidity w/ crisp green fruit & pebble-like minerality |
$10.00 |
Albariño, Bodegas la Val, “Finca Arantei” 2020 Rías Baixas, Spain Light body, crisp acidity. Green apple, peach, lime & a gentle ocean breeze |
$58.00 |
Sauvignon Blanc, Bidoli Vini 2020 Friuli, Italy Dry, light body. Mineral driven w/ subtle grapefruit & lime peel |
$8.00 |
Picpoul, Domaine Delsol 2019 Languedoc, France Light, dry, well-balanced acidity & minerality |
$42.00 |
Malvasia, Bodegas los Bormejo 2021 Canary Islands, Spain Crisp, bright, exploding with citrus & mineral flavors |
$68.00 |
Verdejo, Bodegas Naia 2020 Rueda, Spain Aromas of pear, citrus & ginger lead into a sharply focused palate of orchard fruit, chewy citrus & bay leaf |
$10.00 |
Pinot Gris, Soléna 2020 Willamette Valley, Oregon Fresh texture & gentle minerality |
$10.00 |
Torrontes, Areyna 2020 Salta, Argentina Medium body w/ beautiful floral aromas leads to lychee blossoms |
$10.00 |
Riesling, Salmon Run 2021 Finger Lakes, New York Sweet, medium body. Notes of fresh apricot & citrus |
$9.00 |
Chardonnay, Domaine Sangouard-Guyot “Au Brûle” 2020 Burgundy, France Chef’s list favorite. Medium body w/ notes of quince, pear, roasted nuts & light smoke |
$13.00 |
Viognier / Clairette, Domaine de la Solitude 2021 Côtes du Rhône, France Full-bodied, bright & juicy. Great aromatic richness w/ notes of white peach, pineapple & freshly zested citrus |
$52.00 |
Chardonnay, Hook and Ladder 2020 Russian River Valley, California Full body w/ a touch of oak reveals vanilla & baking spices |
$14.00 |
Red Wine | |
Pinot Noir, Cloudline 2020 Willamette Valley, Oregon Light-bodied w/ silky tannins. Fruit forward, earthy complexity & slight toasty finish |
$13.00 |
Pinot Noir, Hitching Post Hometown 2018 Santa Barbara County, California Supple, medium body. Tart, black cherry |
$85.00 |
House Red, Dolcetto, Cantine Povero 2020 Piedmont, Italy Medium-bodied with velvety tannins. Notes of violet & red berries |
$8.00 |
Malbec, Zolo 2020 Mendoza, Argentina Round acidity & creamy tannins. Plum, black currant, & peppery spice w/ complex notes of campfire & cocoa |
$10.00 |
Sangiovese, Fattoria Selvapiana Vendemmia 2019 Chianti Rufina, Italy Tart cherries & light spice. Chalky tannins w/ long lasting finish |
$48.00 |
Tempranillo, Cune Crianza 2017 Rioja, Spain Medium weight w/ red berry & subtle spice aromas. Lively palate of red currants & bitter cherry w/ smooth tannins |
$11.00 |
Cabernet Franc Blend, Domaine François Chidaine 2020 Loire Valley, France Medium-bodied, natural wine. Slight earthy nose leads to flavors of black currant, black cherry & gentle oak spice. Juicy finish |
$12.00 |
Merlot, Matanzas Creek Winery 2019 Alexander Valley, California Medium plus body w/ delicate tannins. Notes of black fruit & anise w/ a long finish |
$58.00 |
Côtes du Rhône, Domaine Amido “Les Galets” 2019 Côtes du Rhône, France Fresh, red fruit core w/ complex spice notes throughout |
$11.00 |
Cabernet Sauvignon, Roots Run Deep “Truth Be Told” 2019 Columbia Valley, Washington Strong nose of bright fruit, tobacco & wet stone leads into a well-structured palate of ripe berries, plum & licorice |
$12.00 |
Cabernet Sauvignon, Hesperian Anatomy No. 1, 2019 Napa Valley, California Full bodied w/ nicely ripe black fruits. Subtle oak & bright, balanced acidity |
$66.00 |
Beverages | |
House-Squeezed Lemonade | $3.50 |
Q Ginger Beer | $3.00 |
Iced Tea Sweet or Unsweet |
$3.00 |
Coffee Carrboro Coffee Roasters |
$4.00 |
Sparkling Water | $4.00 |
Soft Drinks | |
Coke | |
Diet Coke | |
Sprite | |
Ginger Ale | |
Dr Pepper | |
Barq’s Root Beer | |
Hot Tea | |
Earl Grey | |
English Breakfast | |
Lemon Mint | |
Chamomile | |
Lunch Menu | |
Starters | |
Panella^^ Sicilian chickpea fritters with herbed goat cheese and balsamic served with Lil Rooster Farms hydroponic greens tossed with lemon and extra virgin olive oil |
$12.00 |
Heirloom Tomatoes** Sliced heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil & reduced balsamic served with toasted baguette & lemon-garlic aioli |
$15.00 |
Korean BBQ Korean style pork BBQ with scallion pancake & spicy Asian slaw |
$14.00 |
Calamari Sautéed calamari rings with toasted pepper flakes, toasted garlic & oven-dried tomatoes in a white wine butter sauce over Israeli couscous |
$15.00 |
Truffle Artichoke Dip** Sautéed artichoke hearts in melted mascarpone with shallots, thyme, garlic & truffle served with grilled flatbread |
$14.00 |
Lettuce Wraps^ Korean Bulgogi style beef, Lil Rooster Farms hydroponic bibb lettuce, sweet rice, mint, cilantro, Thai basil, peanuts and a miso dipping sauce |
$15.00 |
Soups & Salads | |
Soup du Jour Ask your server about today’s selection |
$5.00 |
Baby Kale Salad^^ Baby kale, Pecorino, pickled red onions & toasted pepitas tossed with red wine & oregano dressing |
$12.00 |
Caesar Salad** Romaine with shaved parmesan, house-made croutons, anchovies & house caesar dressing |
$12.00 |
Iceberg Wedge Salad** ^ Quartered head of iceberg, bacon, cherry tomatoes, radish & fried shallots with house-made creamy black peppercorn dressing |
$12.00 |
Chévre Salad^^ Local beets with hazelnuts, goat cheese, mixed greens & sherry hazelnut dressing |
$13.00 |
Cobb Salad^ Romaine lettuce, tomato, avocado, blue cheese, bacon, Latta’s eggs & choice of our pulled or grilled chicken with basil green goddess dressing |
$15.00 |
Salad Additions | |
Grilled or Pulled Chicken | $6.00 |
Crispy Tofu | $4.00 |
NC Shrimp | $9.00 |
Atlantic Salmon | $10.00 |
Prime Angus Steak | $12.00 |
Sandwiches | |
Venable Burger* ** Short rib and chuck burger patty with cheddar cheese & Hatch green chiles, served with lettuce, tomato & onion on the side |
$16.00 |
Whiskey Blues Burger** Short rib and chuck burger topped with blue cheese & sweet whiskey caramelized onions, served with lettuce, tomato & onion on the side |
$16.00 |
Sweet Heat Burger** Short rib and chuck burger with house made boursin cheese, pepper jelly, & fried jalapenos, served with lettuce, tomato & onion on the side |
$16.00 |
Fried Chicken Caprese Sandwich Venable fried chicken served on a toasted brioche bun topped with melted mozzarella, thick sliced tomato, arugula tossed in green goddess dressing and drizzled with balsamic reduction |
$16.00 |
Roast Beef Sandwich** House-roasted beef sliced with arugula, red onion & horseradish mayo |
$15.00 |
Garden Wrap** ^^ Sundried tomato wrap with house-made hummus, lemon massaged kale, shaved carrot, red onion, cucumber, tomato, bell pepper & avocado |
$14.00 |
Fish Tacos Blackened Mahi-Mahi in corn tortillas with Napa cabbage slaw & pico de gallo served with Baja sauce & herb-salted French fries |
$18.00 |
Bánh Mì** Pickled daikon, carrots & cucumbers with crispy tofu in a lemongrass vinaigrette with cilantro, jalapeños & miso mayo |
$15.00 |
Lunch Entrees | |
Steak Frites 8oz Prime, aged Angus New York Strip grilled and served with truffle herb fries & honey dijon aioli |
$22.00 |
Fish & Chips Beer battered haddock served with creamy citrus slaw, caper tartar sauce and Venable fries |
$20.00 |
Honey Chipotle Salmon** Glazed salmon over wilted spinach & herb-whipped potatoes topped with crispy shallots |
$27.00 |
Venable Fried Chicken Panko-crusted, free range all natural chicken with arugula tossed in olive oil, lemon & shaved parmesan |
$18.00 |
Bibimbap** ^ ^^ Steamed rice with pickled shiitake mushrooms, sesame spinach, carrots, roasted zucchini, Bulgogi beef & sunny side egg served with sambal and hoisin sauce. Sub crispy tofu for beef as a vegetarian option |
$19.00 |
Vegetable Tamale^^ Corn tamales stuffed with roasted poblano chiles, onions, carrots & fire-roasted tomatoes served with salsa verde, cilantro, Mexican cream, scallions & queso fresco |
$18.00 |
Sides | |
Roasted Seasonal Vegetables^^ | $6.00 |
House-Baked Bread & Butter | $5.00 |
Herb-Salted French Fries | $4.00 |
Herb-Whipped Potatoes | $6.00 |
Soy Garlic & Ginger Green Beans | $6.00 |
House Salad^^ | $6.00 |
Small Caesar** | $6.00 |
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Order and Reservations
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Contact Venable Rotisserie Bistro
Address: 200 N Greensboro St APT A18, Carrboro, NC 27510
Phone: (919) 904-7160
Website: http://venablebistro.com/
Hours
Saturday | 11AM–2PM, 5–9PM |
Sunday | Closed |
Monday | 11:30AM–2PM, 5–8PM |
Tuesday | 11:30AM–2PM, 5–8PM |
Wednesday | 11:30AM–2PM, 5–8PM |
Thursday | 11:30AM–2PM, 5–8PM |
Friday | 11:30AM–2PM, 5–9PM |