The Big Easy Menu
The Big Easy is a New American-Cajun/Creole bar in Raleigh that offers a range of amenities such as reservations, delivery, vegetarian options, and live music. Located at 222 Fayetteville St, it provides a vibrant atmosphere with wheelchair accessibility and outdoor seating. Customers rave about the Maple Shrimp Tacos, Fall Steak Tacos, and Salmon Cake Sliders. Appetizers like Alligator Bites and Cajun Crab & Crawfish Eggroll are must-tries, while the SheCrab Soup and Spinach Salad are highly recommended. Reviews praise the exceptional service provided by staff members like Josiyah and Danny. Despite mixed experiences with different servers, the overall consensus is positive, with many patrons planning to revisit for the delicious Creole dishes and lively ambiance. Whether for a casual meal or a celebratory event, The Big Easy offers a unique dining experience in downtown Raleigh.
Specials
Maple Shrimp Taco
Fall Steak Taco
Salmon Cake Sliders
Alligator Bites
yes, it is really alligator! bite sized & deep fried served with spicy mustard
BBQ Shrimp
6 jumbo tail-on shrimp simmered in a spicy louisiana stylebbq sauce
Cajun Crab & Crawfish Eggroll
crab, crawfish, cabbage, and trinity vegetables with a sweet & spicy chiligarlic dipping sauce
Chicken Tenders
our fresh cut chicken breast tenders with hand-cut fries
Fried Green Tomatoes
panko breaded with cajun remoulade
Louisiana Crab Dip
crab, bacon & artichoke dip served with pita points
Oyster Fry
fried oysters served with tartar & spicy mustard
Pimento Cheese Fritters
fresh pimento cheese, breaded, and served with ranch dipping sauce
South of Buffalo Wings
your choice of mild or spicy caribbean jerk sauce, buffalo,spicy honey buffalo, BBQ, or dry-rubbedserved with celery & blue cheese or ranch
Appetizers
Soup & Salad
Caesar Salad
heart of romaine, tomato, croutons, parmesan cheese, caesar dressing
House Salad
fresh greens, red onion, cucumbers, tomatoes, shredded cheese andcroutons
She-Crab Soup
thick and creamy with crab & sherry
Spinach Salad
red onion, tomato, bacon, hard boiled egg, blue cheese crumbles
Chicken Po'Boy
poboys served with spicy creole mayo, lettuce,tomato, pickles, served with you choice of side.premium sides extra.
Fried Alligator Po' Boy
poboys served with spicy creole mayo, lettuce,tomato, pickles, served with you choice of side.premium sides extra.
Fried Catfish Po' Boy
poboys served with spicy creole mayo, lettuce,tomato, pickles, served with you choice of side.premium sides extra.
Fried Green Tomato Po' Boy
poboys served with spicy creole mayo, lettuce,tomato, pickles, served with you choice of side.premium sides extra.
Fried Oyster Po' Boy
poboys served with spicy creole mayo, lettuce,tomato, pickles, served with you choice of side.premium sides extra.
Fried Shrimp Po' Boy
poboys served with spicy creole mayo, lettuce,tomato, pickles, served with you choice of side.premium sides extra.
1/2 & 1/2 Po' Boy
poboys served with spicy creole mayo, lettuce,tomato, pickles, served with you choice of side.premium sides extra.
Our Famous Po' Boys
Sandwiches
Crab Cake Sandwich
our delicious crab cake, lettuce, tomato, & tarragon remoulade. Served ona brioche roll
Green Tomato & Pimento Cheese Sandwich
our homemade pimento cheese, fried green tomatoes, grilled together onwheat bread
Grilled Portobello Sandwich
grilled portobello mushroom, peppers, and onions with a whipped fetaspread topped with provolone, lettuce, and tomatoes on ciabatta
Muffuletta
our take on this Louisiana fave features a muffuletta round with ham,salami, capicola, mortadella, provolone, & olive salad
Shaved Ribeye Sandwich
shaved ribeye, red peppers & onions, provolone cheese, topped with spicyhorseradish aioli on ciabatta
Turkey & Avocado Sandwich
turkey breast, provolone, lettuce, tomatoes, sliced avocado, & sun-driedtomato aioli on your choice of bread
Turkey Melt
grilled turkey and bacon, cheddar cheese, grilled onions, creole mayo &spinach on your choice of bread
Blackened Burger
cajun spiced and quick seared with jack cheese
Down Home Cheeseburger
a half-pound of fresh ground beef, warm and juicy with your choice ofcheese
Everything Burger
bacon, fried egg, american cheese, an onion ring, and bbq sauce top thisbeast
French Quarter Blues Burger
served with melted blue cheese crumbles, topped with an onion ring
Pimento Burger
served with pimento cheese & bacon
Burgers
Cajun Favorites
A Taste of Louisiana
a trio of jambalaya, chicken & sausage gumbo, and red beans & rice with achoice of fried shrimp or gator
Catfish Platter
fried or blackened catfish served with hand-cut fries & coleslaw
Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
the big easys version of this cajun classic includes simmered chicken &andouille sausage topped with seasoned rice
Creole
your choice of shrimp, chicken, or crawfish simmered in spicy creole sauce,over seasoned rice
Etoufee
choice of shrimp or crawfish simmered in sinfully delicious buttery rouxand veggies
Jambalaya
hot & spicy deliciousness! chicken, tasso ham, andouille sausage, veggies,creole sauce and rice
Oyster Platter
fried oysters served with hand-cut fries & coleslaw
Sausage Red Beans & Rice
slow simmered, andouille sausage, red beans rice
Seafood Gumbo
the same delicious chicken & sausage gumbo as above, but add oysters,crawfish tails, shrimp, & catfish
Seafood Platter
fried or blackened catfish, oysters, and shrimp served with hand-cut fries& coleslaw
Shrimp Platter
fried or blackened shrimp served with hand-cut fries & coleslaw
Half Big Easy Ribs
NC pork ribs, bbq basted with choice of two sides
Whole Big Easy Ribs
NC pork ribs, bbq basted with choice of two sides
Blackened Grouper
seared blackened grouper over maque choux topped with a creamy creolesauce and your choice of one side
Cajun Pork Chop
a fresh 9oz french-cut pork chop topped with a cajun onion-bacon jamand served with your choice of two sides
Crab Cakes
our delicious cajun style lump crab meat cakes with you choice of twosides
Salmon Lafayette
grilled salmon filet with brown sugar & cajun rub with choice of two sides
Shrimp & Creamy Gouda Grits
shrimp sauteed with roasted jalapenos, & andouille sausage in a creamsauce, served over gouda cheese grits
Main Courses
Pastas
Jambalaya Pasta
andouille sausage, chicken, tasso ham, trinity vegetables, penne pastawith a spicy cream sauce
Pasta Primavera
penne & fresh sauted tomatoes, onions, peppers, spinach, & portobellomushrooms in a cream alfredo sauce
Shrimp & Sherry Pasta
shrimp, bacon, sun dried tomatoes, spinach, onions and penne pastasimmered in a sherry cream sauce
Spinach & Cheese Ravioli
cheese stuffed ravioli & sauted spinach in a rich cream sauce topped withblue cheese crumbles
Creamy Slaw
Brown Butter Collards
French Fries
Sauteed Spinach
Fried Spinach
Green Beans
Gouda Grits
Mac & Cheese
Maque Choux
Onion Rings
Rice
Red Beans
Sweet Potato Fries
Sides
Desserts
Side Ice Cream
Half Bourbon Street Brownie
Our homemade brownie, vanilla ice cream, sauted pecans in a buttery bourbon saucehalf.
Half Bananas Foster
Sauted bananas, buttery bourbon rum sauce, homemade bread pudding served withvanilla ice cream.
Whole Bourbon Street Brownie
Our homemade brownie, vanilla ice cream, sauted pecans in a buttery bourbon saucehalf.
Beignets
Delicately fried sweet dough, served hot and dusted with powdered sugar.
Whole Bananas Foster
Sauted bananas, buttery bourbon rum sauce, homemade bread pudding served withvanilla ice cream.
