Indulge in savory Southern-inspired dishes at Bare Bones. This casual dining restaurant lures guests with a lavish spread of burgers, house-made sausages, ribs, sauces and dessert. Chef Taion McElveen helms a family-friendly menu that includes special dishes for kids. Visit for lunch and spoil yourself with some market-style smoked meat, veggie burger or some shrimp and grits.Nestled in the heart of downtown Raleigh, Bare Bones is a nice pick if you're in the mood for some home-style cooking. Catch up on the game on any of the 17 flat screen TVs or get involved in an actual game with friends. The back of the restaurant features pools table and dart boards. The restaurant serves a sumptuous brunch over the weekend. Bare Bones also boasts an impressive selection of drinks with killer cocktails, bourbon, wine and over two dozen beers.
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romaine lettuce, smoked bleu cheese, turkey pastrami, cured sorghum ham, cherry tomatoes, and shaved egg yolks with red cider vinaigrette
Kale$8.50
asiago, pickled red beets, and cornbread croutons with preserved lemon-peppercorn dressing
Tex-Mex$10.50
romaine, grape tomatoes, chorizo spiced black bean and corn salsa, shredded white cheddar, in a crispy tortilla with avocado dressing
Arugula$9.50
watermelon, feta, shaved red onion, and candied pecans with lemon poppy dressing
Craft Burgers
accompanied with fries Our cooked-thru burgers are a house-ground beef blend of chuck, short rib, and brisket (70/30). Gluten Free buns available. Bare Necessities Comes with lettuce, tomato, onion Add pepper jack, smoked provolone, brie, bleu, gouda or cheddar $0.50, Add bacon $1
Beef 1/4lb.
Single$7.00
Double$10.00
Triple$12.00
Turkey 5oz.$6.00
Veggie 5oz.$6.00
The Oso
+ $3. pepper jack, candied jalapenos, pico de gallo, and avocado
Jellystone*
+ $3. cheddar, bacon, and a sunny side up farm egg
The Grizz
+ $3. gouda, pineapple jezebel sauce, and pit smoked ham
Bear Claw
+ $3. brie, cherry mostarda, and bacon
Sandwiches
accompanied with fries
Pork$11.50
smoked pork, pit smoked ham, pickled fennel, honey dijonnaise and smoked provolone cheese on pressed bread
Chicken Salad$8.50
pulled smoked chicken, cranberries, pecans, and celery tossed with mayonnaise on toasted ciabatta bread
Turkey$10.50
sliced smoked turkey pastrami, gouda cheese, pink peppercorn aioli, and red cabbage kraut on grilled pumpernickel bread (contains nut allergen)
Veggie$8.50
roasted Roma tomatoes, marinated mozzarella cheese, and pecan pesto on pressed ciabatta bread
Club Wrap$10.50
pit smoked ham, smoked turkey pastrami, swiss cheese, lettuce, bacon, and sun-dried tomato mayo in a whole wheat wrap
Entrees
dinner only
BBQ Spiced Salmon$19.00
toasted farro, kohlrabi, and roasted sweet potatoes with harissa yogurt
Shrimp and Grits$18.00
leek and tasso ham gravy with sauteed shrimp atop white stone ground cheese grits
Meatloaf$15.00
ground short rib and brisket, garlic mashed potatoes, BBQ-peppercorn demi, and sautéed green beans
Smoked Vegetable Pot Pie$12.00
tri-color potatoes, pearl onions, corn, carrots, and garden peas in bechamel cream sauce topped with puff pastry
Pan Seared Strip Steak$21.00
mixed potato and mushroom hash with ancho chile gravy
The Block$79.00
feeds up to 8, 1 Whole Smoked Free Range Chicken, 4 Hot Links, 1 Rack Pork Ribs, 4 Medium Sides, Pickles Vegetables & White Bread
Market Style Smoked Meats
Our meats are smoked with pecan wood, served with our pickled vegetables and white bread. Availability may vary throughout the night. For the "Other Meats" section, we recommend 1⁄2 lb. per guest. Try one of our tasty housemade sauces!
The Bones
Pork Rib
1/4 rack$8.50
1/2 rack$15.50
1 rack$24.50
Beef Short Rib
available Friday and Saturday only; avg. rib weight 1.5lb
per rib$22.50
Other Meats
Free Range Chicken
(1/2)$8.50
Whole Chicken$16.00
Our Hot Links
ea$5.50
Featured Housemade Sausage
Ask your server!
ea$6.50
Sliced Brisket
1/2lb$10.00
1lb$16.00
Pulled Pork
1/2lb$7.50
1lb$13.00
The Sauces
Piedmont Red
Tomato & Vinegar Base
sweet and tangy with a kick
Texas Rouge
Tomato & Molasses Base
sweet and spicy
SoCo Gold
Mustard Base
tangy with a blend of spices
Daily Features
Monday-Smoked Wings$50.00
minimum order of six wings
Tuesday-Taco Tuesday
Chef's Featured Taco Trio, comes with three tacos, toppings and lime
Wednesday-Fried Chicken
½ fried chicken with two sides
Thursday-Chef Feature
Friday-FryDay
NC fried fish with coleslaw and hushpuppies
Sides
$2.25 serving, $8 medium (3-4 ppl), $12 large (5-6 ppl); $3 serving, $10 medium (3-4 ppl), $13 large (5-6 ppl)
Red Bliss Potato Salad
Cider Braised Greens
Coleslaw
House Cut Fries
Hushpuppies
Loaded Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Mac and Cheese
Baked Beans
Sweet Potato Tots
Broccoli Salad
Jalapeño Cream Corn
Bake Sale
$6 each
Oatmeal Cream Pie
marshmallow buttercream
Banana Pudding
vanilla wafers layered with vanilla custard and caramelized banana
Peanut Butter Cup
flourless chocolate cake with peanut butter semifreddo and spiced peanut agrodolce
Key Lime Icebox Cake
key lime mousse layered with graham crackers and toasted marshmallow
Strawberry Shortcake
buttermilk biscuits with macerated strawberries, lemon mascarpone cream, and pistachio crumble