The Paper Canoe Menu

Offering a picturesque waterfront dining experience, The Paper Canoe in Duck, North Carolina, is a seafood enthusiast's paradise. With a cozy ambiance and friendly service, this restaurant is perfect for a romantic date night or a relaxed evening with friends. The menu boasts a variety of delicious options, including the Wild Catch of the day Pampano, crab ravioli, and scallops with couscous. The exquisite flavors and expertly prepared dishes are worth the wait, as affirmed by satisfied customers who praise the attentive service and delectable desserts. While reservations are recommended for sunset views, the intimate setting and jazzy background music create a memorable dining experience. Whether enjoying a cocktail at the bar or indulging in seafood specialties, The Paper Canoe promises a delightful culinary journey for seafood lovers.

appetizers

Canoe Salad

mixed greens key lime basil vin cucumbers and tomatoes-GF

$13.00

Wedge

iceberg bacon tomatoes gorgonzola cream dressing_GF

$15.00

Spring Salad

spring greens walnuts goat cheese cranberries apricot vin-GF

$15.00

Burrata Salad

baby bibb lettuce raspberries sweet and spicy sunflower and pumpkin seeds with fig and roasted shallot balsamic dressing-GF

$16.00

Lobster Salad

chilled maine lobster citrus aioli fresh arugula and house made crostini

$18.00

Oysters Rockefeller

paper canoe style with homemade pimento cheese and spicy sriracha-GF

$15.00

Crispy Fried Oysters

cornmeal crusted local oysters house pickled veg and remoulade-GF

$17.00

Southern Arancini

panko crusted housemade grits stuffed with housemade pimento cheese served with spicy aioli-GF

$15.00

French Onion Soup

creamy normandy style caramelized onions and apples with melted gruyere crostini

$12.00

Sweet Pea Ravioli

hand rolled sweet pea and caramelized onion ravioli spiced vegetable puree and red bell pepper coulis

$17.00

Confit Duck Spring Rolls

hand pulled duck confit asian slaw spiced honey

$17.00

Crab Dip

jumbo lump housemade blue crab dip house artisan crackers

$18.00

Wild Catch

pan seared pompano toasted vegetable couscous and quinoa medley with grilled asparagus green onion cremini mushrooms and a strawberry beurre blanc

$37.50

Crab Stuffed Shrimp

large shrimp lump crab asparagus caper meuniere sauce housemade cornbread

$36.00

Scallops

pan seared U- diver scallops grilled corn and toasted farro ratatoullie vegetable sherry puree

$41.00

Cast Iron Shrimp And Grits

large shrimp smoked gouda grits sauteed spinach asparagus andoullie reduction-GF

$33.00

Steak Frites

classic french style oz ribeye and frites l'entrecote sauce-GF

$54.00

Chicken Kiev

organic chicken breast rolled with herb butter lightly breaded potato gratin green beans and herb buerre blanc -GF

$31.00

Paper Canoe Ravioli With Lump Blue Crab

hand rolled five cheese ravioli topped with sauteed lump blue crab choice of sauce fresh tomato basil house made parmesan cream

$32.00

entrees

entree specials

Fish Almondine

sauteed fish with toasted almonds meuniere sauce stone ground grits with green beans and carrots-GF

$36.00

Filet Wellington

filet mignon wrapped in puff pastry cognac cream sauce and roasted vegetables

$56.00

Seafood Risotto

sauteed scallops and shrimp roasted tomato bacon broth-GF

$37.00

Gnocchi And Meatballs

potato and asiago cheese gnocchi housemade italian meatballs vodka sauce red bell pepper coulis

$31.00

Vegetarian

whole roasted cauliflower wild rice whipped feta and chimichurri-GF

$29.00

Citrus Piers

NC piers gin aperol splash guava soda

$16.00

Effen Canoe Sunset

effen blood orange vodka pomegranate liqueur desert pear sinker with bordeaux cherry

$15.00

Awwww Yeah

raspberry vodka limoncello lemon juice sinker of chambord

$14.00

Ocean Age

jefferson's ocean bourbon domaine cantonlemon juice brown sugar rim

$17.00

Canoe

organic prairie gin st.germain elderflower lemon juice prosecco

$13.00

Duck Duck Goose

grey goose l'orange blue curacao coconut milk

$16.00

Here Piggy Piggy

whistle pig rye Y candied bacon

$25.00

Angel's Old Fashion

angel's envy bourbon muddled orange bitters and bordeaux cherry

$16.00

Spicy Mezcal Margarita

casamigos mezcal triple sec fresh sweet and sour jalapenos and a tajin rim

$15.00

Cucumber Mint Mojito

rum muddled lime mint and cane sugar splash of soda and fresh cucumber

$14.00

cocktails

mocktails

Sweet Tart Lemonade

artisan lemonade pineapple juice lime and french bubble gum syrup edible lemon straw

$10.00

Unbellini

italian peach puree white peach and rose syrup splash of sparkling water

$10.00

Coco No Loco

muddled lime mint cane sugar coconut milk splash of ginger beer

$10.00

Key Lime Pie

Pot D'creme

Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee

Flourless Chocolate Torte

Capuccino Cake

Limoncello Cake

desserts-change daily