Ports of Call Menu – Southport, NC

Type : Restaurant

Location : Southport, NC

Warm bistro offering Mediterranean, Continental & American entrees & small plates, plus a full bar. Based on 318 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup

Ports of Call 28461

Address:
116 N Howe St, Southport, NC 28461

Phone: (910) 457-4544

Website: http://www.portsofcallbistro.com/

Hours

Wednesday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM
Friday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM
Sunday 10 AM–2 PM
Monday Closed
Tuesday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–8:30 PM

Menu

Lunch Menu – Summer 2023
Tuna Japanese Style
Sesame Encrusted Tuna sliced and served with Asian Slaw, Mixed Greens, Wasabi, Ginger and Sweet Soy Drizzle**		 $16.95
Fried Oysters
Cornmeal Coated, Lightly Fried, Crispy, and served with Cajun Remoulade *GF		 $15.95
Bangkok Shrimp
Fried Jumbo Shrimp served atop an Asian Slaw and topped with Sriracha Aioli, Sweet Soy, Sesame Seeds, and Pickled Red Onion		 $14.95
Beef Empanadas
Slow-Cooked Shredded Beef simmered in Spanish Herbs and Spices, Fried Crisp and served with Salsa Fresca and Avocado Crema Spread		 $11.95
Roasted Corn And Black Bean Empanadas
Caribbean flavored Black Bean and Roasted Corn with Herbs and Spices, Fried Crisp and served with Salsa Fresca and Avocado Crema Spread		 $10.95
Fried Green Tomato
topped with Blackened Shrimp and finished with a French Style Whole Grain Mustard Crema *GF		 $14.95
Fresh Mussels “2 Ways”
Either tossed in a Sweet Yellow Coconut Curry Cream Sauce, or tossed in Diced Tomato, Garlic and Basil in a White Wine Sauce *GF		 $14.95
Curried Chicken Salad
Diced and Roasted Chicken Breast, blended with Raisins, Mango Chutney, Indian Curry Spices and Mayonnaise, and set atop a Crisp Bed of Baby Mixed Field Greens with Grape Tomatoes and Cucumber GF		 $16.95
Indian Seafood Salad
Lump and Backfin Crab, Shrimp, and Scallops in an Indian Curry and Herbed Dressing with Baby Mixed Field Greens, Avocado and Red Onions over a Crispy Papadum *GF optional		 $21.95
Oven-Roasted Portabella
Marinated Portabella Cap stuffed with Cream Cheese, Sundried Tomato, and Spinach with a Toasted Panko Crust, served with a Baby Bistro Salad *GF Vegetarian		 $16.95
Salad Additions
POC Burger
An 8oz. Handmade Burger with Shredded Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion and Pickle on a Grilled Kaiser Roll served with Hand-cut Fries or Chips** (Add Cheese: American, Cheddar, Swiss or Pepperjack 1.50 per slice)		 $15.95
Salmon BLT Sandwich
Grilled Salmon on a Kaiser Roll with Lettuce, Tomatoes, two slices of Applewood Smoked Crispy Bacon and Tartar Sauce, served with Hand-cut Fries or Chips **		 $15.95
Flounder Sandwich
Flounder Filet (Choice of Grilled, Blackened or Fried) with Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onion, Pickle, and Tartar Sauce, served with Hand-cut Fries or Chips		 $15.95
Cheddar Crusted BBQ Short Rib Sandwich
Shredded slow cooked Short Rib in a Sweet and Spicy Barbecue Sauce, on a Cheddar crusted Grilled White Bread, with Sauteed Onions and more Cheddar, served with Hand-cut Fries or Chips		 $15.95
Shrimp Po’Boy Wrap
Blackened or Fried Shrimp, shredded Lettuce, diced Tomatoes, and Cajun Remoulade with Hand-cut Fries or Chips		 $17.95
Oyster Po’Boy Wrap
Fried Oysters, shredded lettuce, diced Tomatoes, and Cajun Remoulade with Hand-cut Fries or Chips		 $17.95
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Marinated 6 oz. Chicken on a Kaiser Roll topped with Lettuce, Sliced Tomato, red Onion, Pickle and Swiss Cheese topped with Dijon Mayonnaise		 $14.95
Parmesan Crusted Turkey Melt
with Swiss Cheese, Bacon, and Tomato on White Toast and served with Hand-cut Fried or Chips		 $14.95
Crab Cake Sandwich
Lump and Backfin Crab with Herbs, Spices, and Panko Crusted and fried on a Grilled Kaiser Roll, with Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onion, and Pickle and Spicy Aioli served with Hand-cut Fries and Chips		 $15.95
Lunch Sides At 4.95 Each
Substitute Salad or Soup for a 2.00 upcharge
Sunday Brunch Menu- Summer 2023
Western Omelet
Diced Ham, Pepper and Cheddar Cheese served with Home Fried Potatoes or Grits with choice of Toast *GF optional		 $12.95
Mexican Omelet
Chorizo, Peppers, Onions, and Tomatoes folded into a warm Flour Tortilla and drizzled with Cumin-Lime Sour Cream and a Dollop of Guacamole served with Home Fried Potatoes or Grits, with choice of Toast *GF optional		 $13.95
Crab Omelet
with Bacon and Cheddar Cheese served with Home Fried Potatoes or Grits and choice of Toast 16.95 *GF Optional		 $16.95
Veggie Frittata
Spinach, Tomatoes, Peppers, Mushroom, and Onions served with Home Fried Potatoes or Grits and choice of Toast *GF optional		 $12.95
Italian Frittata
Prosciutto, Diced Tomatoes, Spinach and Mozzarella Cheese served with Home Fried Potatoes or Grits and choice of Toast *GF optional		 $13.95
Classic Ham Benedict
Toasted English Muffin, Shaved Black Forest Ham, and Poached Eggs topped with Hollandaise Sauce and served with Home Fried Potatoes or Grits **		 $14.95
POC Crab Cake Benedict
Toasted English Muffin, House made Crab Cake and Poached Egg, topped with Old Bay spiked Hollandaise served with Home Fried Potatoes or Grits **		 $16.95
Two Eggs With Choice Of Meat
Served with Home Fried Potatoes or Grits and choice of Toast *GF optional		 $10.95
Steak And Eggs
8 oz. Sirloin, Blackened or Not, with two Eggs, served with Home Fried Potatoes or Grits *GF		 $21.95
Citrus Scented French Toast
Two Eggs French Toast, topped with Whipped Cream, Fresh Berries and Powdered Sugar, and served with choice of Meat		 $15.95
Crunchy French Toast
Toast encrusted with our blend of Pecan, Cinnamon, Brown Sugar and Corn Flakes, dipped with two Eggs, and topped with Whipped Cream, Fresh Berries and Powdered Sugar with choice of Meat		 $17.95
Regular Waffle
Served with two Eggs and choice of Meat, topped with Whipped Cream and Powdered Sugar		 $12.95
Crepe Of The Day
Market Price
Curried Chicken Salad
Diced and Roasted Chicken Breast, blended with Raisins, Mango Chutney, Indian Curry Spices and Mayonnaise, and set atop a Crisp Bed of Baby Mixed Field Greens with Grape Tomatoes and Cucumber *GF		 $16.95
Indian Seafood Salad
Lump and Backfin Crab, Shrimp and Scallops, in an Indian Curry and Herbed Dressing with Baby Mixed Fields Greens, Avocado and red Onions over a Crispy Papadum *GF optional		 $21.95
Salad Additions
Additional Sides
Dinner Menu – Summer 2023
Fried Oysters
Cornmeal Coated, Lightly Fried. Crispy and served with Cajun Remoulade *GF		 $15.95
Bangkok Shrimp
Fried Jumbo Shrimp served atop an Asian Slaw and topped with Sriracha Aioli, Sweet Soy, Sesame Seeds, and Pickled Red Onion		 $15.95
Fresh Mussels “2 Ways”
Either tossed in a Sweet Yellow Coconut Curry Cream Sauce, or tossed in Diced Tomato, Garlic and Basil in a White Wine Sauce *GF		 $14.95
Tuna Japanese Style
Sesame Encrusted Tuna Sliced and served with Asian Slaw, Mixed Greens, Wasabi, Ginger, a Sweet Soy Drizzle **		 $17.95
Beef Empanadas
Slow-Cooked Shredded Beef simmered in Spanish Herbs and Spices, Fried Crisp and served with Avocado Crema and Salsa Fresca		 $12.95
Roasted Corn And Black Bean Empanadas
Caribbean flavored Black Bean and Roasted Corn with Herbs and Spices, Fried Crisp and served with Avocado Crema and Salsa Fresca		 $11.95
Fried Green Tomato
topped with Blackened Shrimp and finished with a French Style Whole Grain Mustard Crema *GF		 $16.95
Curry Chicken Salad
Diced and Roasted Chicken Breast, blended with Raisins, Mango Chutney, Indian Curry Spice, and Mayonnaise, and set atop a crisp bed of Baby Mixed Field Greens with Grape Tomatoes and Cucumber *GF		 $16.95
Indian Seafood Salad
Lump and Backfin Crab, Shrimp, and Scallops in an Indian Curry and Herbed Dressing with Baby Mixed Field Greens, Avocado and Red Onions over a Crispy Papadum *GF optional		 $21.95
Additions
Grilled 8oz. Certified Angus Beef Filet
with Roasted Garlic Red Bliss Mashed Potatoes, Red Wine Demi-Glace, and choice of Vegetable**		 $38.95
Slow Braised Certified Angus Beef Bone-In Short Rib
with Roasted Garlic Red Bliss Mashed Potatoes, Red Wine Demi-Glace, and choice of Vegetable**		 $31.95
Seared 12 Oz. Certified Angus Beef 28 Day Dry Aged Ribeye
with Roasted Herb Seasoned Red Bliss Potatoes, Red Wine Demi-Glace, and choice of Vegetable**		 $42.95
Grilled 8 Oz. Certified Angus Beef Sirloin
with Roasted Garlic Red Bliss Mashed Potatoes, Red Wine Demi-Glace, and choice of Vegetables**		 $31.95
Seafood Mac And Cheese
with Lobster, Shrimp, and Scallop in a Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce tossed with Penne Pasta and topped with Toasted Panko and Bacon Breadcrumbs		 $33.95
Seafood Pot Pie
Bay Shrimp, Scallops and Crab in a Rich Lobster Sauce served in a Flaky Puff Pastry		 $31.95
Red Thai Seafood Curry
with Shrimp and Cod simmered in an Indo-Asian Sauce with Jasmine Rice		 $28.95
Miso And Soy Marinated Salmon
served with Jasmine Rice and Asian Cut Vegetables**		 $27.95
Korean BBQ Glazed Tuna
topped with Crispy Soy Scented Oysters and served with Jasmine Rice and Asian Vegetables**		 $31.95
Cape Fear Flounder Filet
Crispy Fried, Blackened, or Pan-Seared Cape Fear Flounder Filet served over Vegetable Rice Pilaf topped with a Lemon Butter Sauce and choice of Vegetable		 $32.95
At 4.95 Each
Chef’s South African Tasting and Wine Menu – Thursday, August 31
Curried Corn And Tomato Soup
Or, A Salad Of Roasted Eggplant,
Bell Pepper, Cucumber and Red Onion dressed in Garlic, Lemon and Olive Oil
Wine Pour – Simonsig Chenin Blanc
The wine starts with expressive tropical fruit aromas, ranging from melon, passion fruit and pear, to fresh lime.
Short Rib Bobotie
Spiced meat baked with an Egg-based topping
Or, Butternut Squash Bobotie
Wine Pour – Rib Shack Red
The rich dark berry flavors meld beautifully with a slightly smoky oak spice from wood maturation.
Lamb Tenderloin Over Berbere-Spiced Chickpeas,
with Yam and Mango with a Pinotage Reduction
Wine Pour – Meerlust, Stellenbosch Red
Notes of Cherry, Licorice, and aniseed. Mildly astringent tannins and vigorous acidity support grilled bell pepper and ripe plum flavors.
Or Pan-Seared Grouper
over Curried Jasmine Rice, with Chakalaka (Spiced Vegetable Relish with Carrots, Beans, Green Peppers, Onions and Curry)
Wine Pour – Essay Chenin Blanc
Aromas of Pineapple Lychee, and Guava, Medium Bodied. Has a fruity palate and fresh finish.
Melktert With House-Made Salted Caramel
and Raspberry Puree
Or Hertzoggie: Coconut Apricot Jam Tart
with Dulce De Leche
Wine Pour – Boschendal, The Rose Garden Rose
Enticing crushed raspberry, ripe strawberry, red cherry, and floral hint of rose petal on the nose that carries through to a lively mouthful summer berries finishing with juicy succulence.

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Reviews

bridget
We’re local but not one who frequents Ports of Call often. We’ve had a decent dinner prior to this last one but…wowza! The staff were a little extra extra “wired” (with exception of one hostess). Had salad (safe), daughter had the curry dish which she asked “what is this”? Husband similar response to his “fish” dish.

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Jesse White
Could be one of the best local cocktail bars around. The bartender was very knowledgeable and knew how to make the perfect drink of choice. Food has always been on point. Reservations are highly recommended but first come first serve at the bar

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Valarie Winkleman
Super cute spot! We got in and seated quickly, staff was very nice. Our server Olivia was incredible. Great food (amazing veggie options). We got black bean and corn empanadas plus fried green tomato (and shrimp) as appetizers. They were super accommodating for me being vegetarian and separated everything. I got the vegan masala dish with chickpeas, lots of veggies, and jasmine rice. I was so impressed. Really loved it here! Thank you!

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Kyle Johnson
I cannot emphasize enough the fact that our server Brittany was on absolutely point and spectacular. Personable, attentive, and receptive to all of our needs. Additionally, her peers that helped serve our table were equally attentive and kind to our folks.

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Barby Monroe
I really love this place! Always a blessing to go there! We come every year from Canada! The food is Always Amazing!! & the service is great! Friendly staff! Thank u!!

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Troy Seymour
We both had the grouper – one pan seared and one crispy fried. This is the place where the Katie and Josh from Sea Haven had dinner – Table 9. I like the ambiance of the restaurant which is anti-tourist, quiet, romantic, and right on the downtown strip. The menu is a little strange for coastal NC with several curry dishes and no chicken option. Recommend reading the menu before being seated. The prices are upscale but the service is not. There seemed to be a lot of newbies recently hired that did not know the menu or have any expertise in describing how the food would be prepared. For $40 to $50 a plate, I would like some explanation of why they think it is worth that. Food was good but I have had better for 1/3 the price in my home state of FL.

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Jordan Schwartz (th3thrilld3m0n)
Absolutely amazing food all homemade and fresh caught. Unfortunately they were out of oysters and cod when we were there, but they still had cod fritters. Lunch menu was extensive and delicious and food came out quickly.

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Joseph Cole
Made reservations for our Wedding Anniversary and had a wonderful experience! We had seafood chowder as an appetizer… delicious. Our entree’s were Salmon and Filet…. Both were prepared to perfection! Unfortunately we didn’t save room for dessert, but I have no doubt that it would have been wonderful, as well! Highly recommended! 🙂

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Clayton
This was a lovely little restaurant in Southport. The drinks were a bit expensive but they were in fact strong. Service was friendly and quick. I had the seafood curry salad and my friend had the short rib. Both were excellent. Overall, the restaurant was a great find, just a bit overpriced.

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BigManSteve
This place has really gone down hill. The food used to always be top quality and absolutely delicious. Recently however, the food has been sub-par at best while the prices have remained high. At first it was the portion sizes being smaller, now the actual quality of the food has suffered. The crab cakes are usually delicious but this last time I had to question if there was actually any crab or just filler. The cream sauce on the grits had split and you could clearly see the orange hue of fat floating atop. The croissant sandwich rolls tasted like McDonalds hamburger buns. I honestly would’ve rather have went to McDonalds for the price. Such a shame as I used to consider this my favorite restaurant ‍♂️

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