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STARTERS

CHIPS & HOUSEMADE QUESO | 9

COLLARD DIP

| 12

collards, white cheddar, parmesan, cream cheese, topped with bacon

WINGS (6) | 12

cajun dry rub, jerk dry rub, lemon pepper, hot sauce, BBQ sauce

SAUSAGE DIP

| 13

sausage, white cheddar, parmesan, red and green peppers, cream cheese with tortilla chips

SOUL ROLL

| 13

fried chicken, rice, bacon, pimento cheese, collard greens, fried in wonton wrap, BBQ sauce

BACON BITES

| 15

thick cut, brown sugar glaze

PORK NACHOS

| 15

queso, pulled pork, slaw, BBQ sauce, scallions

1/2 POUND PEI MUSSELS

| 15

sautéed with tomato, garlic, parsley

KAU TENDERS | 16

six battered chicken tenders with housemade honey mustard sauce

SHRIMP COCKTAIL | 17

four tiger shrimp, cocktail sauce, mignonette and lemon

RAW OYSTERS (DAILY SELECTION)

served with lemon & cocktail sauce half dozen | 18, dozen | 36

CALAMARI | 21

flash fried, sweet and spicy thai aioli, balsamic glaze, arugula

SEARED SCALLOPS | 25

soy glaze, micro greens

SESAME TUNA

| 28

seared rare, soy glaze, seaweed salad, pickled ginger, wasabi sauce

CHARCUTERIE BOARD

small | 28 large | 42

SALAD

add chicken +8, shrimp skewer +12, steak +17, scallop skewer +19, or crab cake +20
HOUSEMADE DRESSINGS
ranch, blue cheese, caesar*, lemon vinaigrette, balsamic vinaigrette, red wine vinaigrette

KAU | 10

mixed greens, tomato, onion, carrots, cucumbers, croutons

CLASSIC CAESAR | 12

romaine, shaved parmesan, croutons

ARUGULA | 13

sun dried tomatoes, cranberry goat cheese, panchetta, lemon vinaigrette

CLASSIC WEDGE

| 15

iceberg, bacon, blue cheese crumbles, tomato and blue cheese dressing

CAPRESE | 17

tomato, mozzarella, basil, olive oil, balsamic glaze

STEAK SALAD

| 24

romaine, grilled steak, sun-dried tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, mushrooms, red onion

STEAKS & CHOPS

You are about to experience the country's highest graded beef, USDA Prime . Our hand-cut steaks deliver a delightfully tender, juicy, buttery flavor and fine texture.
All steaks are broiled to order and finished with olive oil and 7 pepper sea salt blend.

Enjoy an ultimate steak experience in a casual environment!

Choose 1 side

add shrimp skewer +12, scallops +19, crab cake +20

PETITE FILET

| 50

prime cut, 6oz.

NY STRIP

| 60

thick cut, 14oz.

FILET

| 65

prime cut, 8oz.

RIBEYE

| 74

prime cut, 16oz.

KAU-BOY RIBEYE

| 92

bone-in, 22-24oz

PRIME TOMAHAWK FOR TWO | 149

served with bone marrow butter and four sides of your choice

PORK CHOP

| 29

bone-in, grilled*

SEAFOOD

Choose 1 side with the exception of Fish & Chips

SHRIMP SKEWERS | 29

six tiger shrimp, garlic, olive oil, parsley

KAU FISH & CHIPS | 29

daily selection, beer battered, side of tartar

CAST IRON SALMON

| 35

8oz., wild caught, seared*

BLACKENED AHI TUNA

| 41

10oz., wild caught, seared rare

NC TROUT | 44

topped with jumbo lump crab meat & white wine butter sauce

CRAB CAKES | 45

jumbo lump, herbs, lemon zest

TOPPINGS

ON THE HOUSE

mustard
ketchup
pickles
onion

gravy
red wine reduction
soy glaze

sautéed mushrooms
bone marrow herb butter
blue cheese crumbles
roasted garlic spread
chimichurri

SIDES

A LA CARTE | 6
MAKE IT A MEAL: CHOOSE ANY 3 OR 4 SIDES.

bread | 3

thick cut fries | 6

fries are cooked in beef tallow

collard greens | 6

baked potato | 6

brussels sprouts | 6

green beans | 6

mashed potatoes | 6

make them loaded +2

zucchini | 6

mac & cheese | 8

BOWLS

GRILLED CHICKEN

| 19

mashed potatoes, sautéed mushrooms, green beans, gravy

MEATLOAF

| 20

mashed potatoes, green beans, gravy

SHORTRIB

| 32

mashed potatoes, collard greens, red wine reduction

TUNA OR SALMON POKE

| 25

seared rare, avocado, seaweed salad, pickled daikon and carrots, cilantro, oranges, tamari sesame oil, rice

BEEF TIP

| 27

mashed potatoes, green beans, gravy

MAC & CHEESE

Made to order
add chicken +8, shrimp skewer +12, scallops +19, crab cake +20

CLASSIC | 15

cheddar

BRISKET

| 20

cheddar, green onion, BBQ sauce

TACOS

Orders include 3 tacos

PORK

| 13

slow-cooked, smoked, pulled pork, cotija cheese, fresh salsa, cilantro

BRISKET

| 14

BBQ brisket, pickled onions, scallions

BLUE STEER

| 16

steak, red onion, blue cheese crumbles, roasted red pepper, arugula, balsamic glaze

TUNA

| 22

sesame seared rare tuna, soy glaze, pickled cabbage, scallions, radish, cilantro, hibachi sauce

SMASH BURGERS

*All burgers are house ground prime steak, and served on a brioche bun. All burgers can be substituted with chicken. Add a beef patty +8.

LAYER THE FLAVOR
On the house: mustard, ketchup, pickles, onion
+2: mushrooms, grilled onions, swiss cheese, blue cheese
+3: bacon

Choose 1 side

SMASH

| 22

cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, brioche bun

HANDHELDS

Choose 1 side

VEGGIE | 17

portabella, arugula, roasted red pepper, pesto, marinated zucchini, balsamic vinaigrette, fresh mozzarella, brioche bun

PHILLY

| 17

choose chicken or steak
swiss, garlic aioli, mushrooms, onions, hoagie

CHICKEN

| 18

grilled chicken, bacon, fresh mozzarella, roasted red pepper, arugula, lemon aioli, rustic baguette

BRISKET

| 19

open-faced, roasted garlic spread, fried onions, gravy, smoked gouda, rustic baguette

STEAK

| 25

tenderloin, cheddar cheese, portabella, chimichurri aioli, rustic baguette

KIDS

Must Be 12 Years Old or Younger

CLASSIC MAC & CHEESE | 10

yellow cheddar

CHEESEBURGER | 10

french fries

KAU TENDERS | 10

french fries

SHRIMP SKEWER | 12

french fries

DESSERTS

Every dessert is crafted in-house from scratch, elevating familiar sweets with quality ingredients, thoughtful technique, and the same care that defines the rest of our menu.

BREAD PUDDING | 10

BROWNIE | 10

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE | 10

ICE CREAM | 10

KEY LIME PIE | 12

SEASONAL CRÈME BRÛLÉE | 12

TRES LECHES | 12

SUMMER MENU

SUMMER 2026

COCKTAILS

PEAR AND CUCUMBER COLLINS | 16

rain vodka, pear purée, elderflower liqueur, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, two cucumber slices, topped with club soda

THE SALTY BEACH | 17

el jimador blanco, coconut concentrate, fresh lime juice, pineapple gum, elderflower

TRIPLE BERRY SOUR | 15

buffalo trace, egg white, berry purée, lemon juice

WATERMELON MOJITO | 16

bacardi, watermelon purée, mint leaves, two limes muddled, ginger beer

HIBISCUS SUMMER | 16

el jimador blanco, hibiscus syrup, cointreau, splash of soda

STARTERS

WHIPPED PIMENTO BRUSCHETTA | 14

garlic crostini, whipped pimento cheese, heirloom tomato bruschetta, balsamic glaze
pair with nova moscato | 9

MIDSUMMER NAPOLEON | 16

fried green tomato, boursin cheese, bacon jam, hot honey
pair with j baumer riesling | 8

FROM THE CHEF

TRIPLE BERRY SALMON | 35

pan-seared salmon, triple berry sauce (strawberry, blueberry, raspberry), grilled broccolini
pair with scarpetta pinot grigio | 8

CAJUN SHRIMP AND GRITS | 28

creamy cajun parmesan grits, topped with bacon, shrimp, and heirloom tomatoes
pair with belle glos pinot noir | 15

DESSERTS

TRIPLE BERRY SHORTCAKE | 12

sponge cake base layered with whip cream, triple berry sauce, garnished with powdered sugar

BRUNCH

SUNDAY, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

DRINK SPECIALS

SUAVIA VERNACCIA DI SAN GIMIGNANO, ITALY | 13.5 | 60

Wine

TANGIE DREAM WHEAT, INCENDIARY BREWING | 10

Beer

ECHOES OF DARKNESS, COFFEE STOUT INCENDIARY BREWING | 12

Beer

BRUNCH SPECIALS

STEAKHOUSE EGG SOURDOUGH SANDWICH

| 15

house sausage or house-cured bacon, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, carolina smokehouse aioli

FARMER'S PLATE

| 15

scrambled or fried eggs, house-cured bacon, home fries, white toast

PANCAKE STACK WITH HOUSE-CURED BACON

| 16

served with butter and maple syrup

SMASH BRUNCH BURGER

| 20

prime beef smash burger, fried egg, cheddar cheese, onion, tomato, carolina smokehouse aioli

SIDES

3 slices, house-cured, brown sugar-glazed bacon | 6

KIDS

Must Be 12 Years Old or Younger

scrambled eggs, bacon, home fries, white toast | 10

house-cured bacon, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, sourdough | 10

The cleaver designates all items on the menu that have been personally sliced, chopped, ground, stuffed or cured in house by our butcher.
These items are signature to Kau and are available in the market so you can enjoy our quality cuts at home as well.

We want you to love your meal - if you're unsure what to order, our team is happy to guide you through the menu, and while we're always here to help, we only remake dishes when an error has occurred in preparation.
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, eggs or unpasteurized milk may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. All menu modifications, additions and sauces will have an upcharge.