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A Plate Of Food

Creative Cuisine

Recognized for decadent flavors and elegant presentations, group dining at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club offers imaginative options to please every attendee's palate. Our seasoned chefs develop menus to complement any event from small, private meetings to grand galas. Allow our award-winning culinary team to elevate your special event.

Contact us at 919.490.0999, ext. 6229, to speak with a Sales Manager about catering options for your upcoming meeting.

Please see a sampling of menus below (additional menus are available):

Menus

Morning $41

scrambled eggs

dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian

bacon

dairy free, gluten free

turkey sausage

dairy free, gluten free

assorted cereals

vegetarian

oatmeal, dried fruit, brown sugar

dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian

croissants, danish

vegetarian

granola

dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian

fresh cut fruit

dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian

trail mix, nuts, dried fruits

vegetarian

breakfast juices, coffee, select teas infused water, soft drinks

*hot items removed after one hour of opening

Mid-day

yogurt

gluten free, vegetarian

granola

dairy free, gluten free, vegan

fresh cut fruit

dairy free, gluten free, vegan

boiled eggs

dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian

trail mix, nuts, dried fruit

vegetarian

coffee, select teas infused water, soft drinks

Afternoon

whole fruit

dairy free, gluten free, vegan

assorted candies

vegetarian

bagged popcorn, pretzels and chips

vegetarian

trail mix, nuts, dried fruits

vegetarian

sweet, unsweet iced teas coffee, select teas infused water, soft drinks

Continental $28

danish, muffins, croissants, bagels

preserves, cream cheese, butter (vegetarian)

fresh cut fruit

dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian

yogurt

gluten free, vegetarian

granola

dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian

oatmeal, dried fruit and brown sugar

dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian

breakfast juices, coffee, select teas

add one breakfast enhancement $34

Traditional Breakfast $32

scrambled eggs

dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian

smoked pork bacon, turkey sausage patties

dairy free, gluten free

home fries with onions, peppers

dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian

muffins, croissants, danish

preserves, butter (vegetarian)

oatmeal, dried fruits, brown sugar

dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian

fresh cut fruit

dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian

yogurt

gluten free, vegetarian

breakfast juices, coffee, select teas

add one breakfast enhancement $38

Deli Board - Salad (choose 2) $38

duke house salad

dairy free, gluten free, vegan

ranch (gluten free, vegetarian), dark balsamic herb vinaigrette (dairy free, gluten free, vegan)

caesar salad

vegetarian

romaine, parmesan, herb croutons, caesar dressing

greek salad

gluten free, vegetarian

mixed greens, olive, pepperoncini, feta, cherry tomato, red wine vinaigrette

fresh cut fruit

dairy free, gluten free, vegan

Deli Board - Sandwiches (choose 3) $38

korean bbq mushroom bánh mì

dairy free, vegan

sesame cucumbers, carrot, cucumber, cilantro, spicy vegan mayo

chicken salad wrap

dairy free

whole grain mustard, grapes, walnuts, artisan greens

bistro steak ciabatta

boursin cheese, pickled red onion, roasted tomato, arugula

turkey on brioche

swiss, romesco, red onion, artisan greens

grilled chicken on focaccia

pesto, tomato, mozzarella, arugula

grilled eggplant wrap

dairy free, vegan

hummus, spinach, roasted red pepper, carrot

kettle potato chips

dairy free, gluten free, vegan

Southeast Asian $38

miso soup with tofu, mushroom and scallion

dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian

chopped salad

dairy free, gluten free, vegan

napa cabbage, carrot, cucumber, snap pea, scallion, red pepper, peanuts, ginger soy dressing

fresh cut fruit

dairy free, gluten free, vegan

lemongrass chicken, thai green curry

dairy free, gluten free

gochujang marinated grilled flank steak, kimchi, green onions

coconut rice

dairy free, gluten free, vegan

korean pesto brussels sprouts

dairy free, gluten free, vegan

Tuscan $38

rustic potato with sausage and kale

gluten free

caesar salad

gluten free, vegetarian

romaine, parmesan, herb croutons, caesar dressing

fresh cut fruit

dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian

chicken fiorentina, peach and apricot mostarda

dairy free, gluten free

tuscan garlic butter salmon, sun dried tomatoes, spinach

gluten free

ziti, cannellini beans, crimini mushrooms, arugula, evoo, lemon

dairy free, vegan

charred broccolini, pickled peppers, almonds

dairy free, gluten free, vegan

Mediterranean $38

white bean minestrone

dairy free, gluten free, vegan

artisan greens, toasted farro, cucumber, onion, olive, red pepper, feta, lemon vinaigrette

vegetarian

fresh cut fruit

dairy free, gluten free, vegan

chicken souvlaki, tzatziki

gluten free

za'atar spiced bistro filet, harissa, olives, roasted tomato

dairy free, gluten free

braised green lentils, caramelized onions, herbs

dairy free, gluten free, vegan

lemon garlic asparagus, parmesan, chili

gluten free, vegetarian

Soups

creamy tomato bisque

gluten free, vegetarian

farmhouse beef & vegetable

dairy free, gluten free

she-crab

Salads

duke house

dairy free, gluten free, vegan

carrot, cucumber, tomato, white balsamic vinaigrette

artisan green

dairy free, gluten free, vegan

mandarin supreme, toasted pistachio, shaved fennel, champagne-citrus dressing

mediterranean

gluten free, vegetarian

mixed greens, marinated olives, sweety drop peppers, feta, cured tomato, red wine herb vinaigrette

baby wedge

gluten free

iceburg lettuce, bacon lardon, gorgonzola, scallions, diced tomato, creamy bleu cheese dressing

beet and goat cheese

gluten free

arugula, roasted beets, chevre, candied pecans, plumped apricots, aged sherry vinaigrette

Entrées

salmon fillet

gluten free

lemon dill cream, fingerling potato confit, glazed carrots & mushrooms

seared chicken breast

dairy free, gluten free

glace de poulet, wild rice pilaf, haricot verts, apricot-bell pepper agrodolce

shrimp and crab cake

corn and okra maque choux, broccolini, smoked tomato jam

spinach tortellini

vegetarian

roasted garlic béchamel, broccoli, roasted wild mushrooms, goat cheese, vincotto

Entrée Salads

miso grilled chicken salad

dairy free

napa and romaine, sugar snap peas, spiced peanuts, crispy wontons, hoisin dressing

quinoa tabbouleh

dairy free, gluten free, vegan

butter lettuce, tomato, cucumber, parsley, mint, lemon, fried chickpeas

carne asada salad

gluten free

crisp greens, ancho steak, roasted corn, queso fresco, tomato, pickled red onion, black beans, cilantro, chipotle vinaigrette

sub grilled tofu

dairy free, gluten free, vegan

Desserts

double chocolate torte, raspberry gelée

vegetarian

elderberry & raspberry tart, anglaise, fresh raspberries

dairy free, vegan

hazelnut torte, orange coulis, chocolate curls

vegetarian

turtle cheesecake, caramel, chocolate, pecans

vegetarian

choice of soup or salad, luncheon salad or entrée, rolls, freshly brewed iced tea and coffee

Cold

shrimp cocktail

dairy free, gluten free

lemon, cocktail sauce

$8

miso chicken salad

crispy wonton

$5

beef carpaccio

dairy free

crostini, arugula pesto, parmesan

$6

bruschetta tartlet

dairy free, gluten free, vegan

tomato, basil, balsamic reduction

$5

avocado toast

dairy free, vegan

roasted tomato, basil
pickled onion, crostini

$5

tuna poke

dairy free, vegan

english cucumber

$8

caprese skewer

gluten free, vegetarian

tomato, basil, mozzarella

$5

salmon pastrami

gluten free, vegetarian

rye crisp, dill crème fraiche

$6

beet & goat cheese mousse

vegetarian

candied pecan, pita

$6

king crab salad

dairy free, gluten free

mango, chili, endive spoon

$8

Warm

sweet pea arancini

vegetarian

marcona almond romesco

$5

brie & apple bouche

vegetarian

red onion jam

$6

chili crisp tofu

dairy free, gluten free, vegan

sambal vegan mayo

$5

fried chicken and waffles

bourbon maple syrup

$5

crispy parmesan polenta

gluten free, vegetarian

pesto, apricot-pepper agrodolce

$5

caribbean fried shrimp

coconut, mint chutney

$7

spanakopita

vegetarian

spinach, feta, piquillo puree

$6

bacon wrapped dates

gluten free

goat cheese

$5

boursin stuffed criminis

gluten free, vegetarian

$5

*butler fee applies
25 per order minimum

Soup

potato and garden leek

gluten free, vegetarian

Salads

iceberg wedge

gluten free

tomato, red onion, chopped bacon, blue cheese crumbles, ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing

marinated cucumber salad

dairy free, gluten free, vegan

tomato, onion

Entrées

slow roasted beef strip loin au poivre

dairy free, gluten free

crab and shrimp cake

dairy free

old bay remoulade

sweet bourbon glazed chicken

dairy free, gluten free

Sides

duchess baked potatoes

gluten free, vegetarian

creamed spinach

gluten free, vegetarian

roasted garlic

roasted brussels sprouts

dairy free, gluten free, vegetarian

Soup

Lobster bisque

Salad

country french salad

gluten free, vegetarian

red wine poached pears, bleu cheese, roasted walnuts, dijon vinaigrette

lentil and duck confit salad

dairy free, gluten free

truffle vinaigrette

Entrees

coq au vin

gluten free

mushrooms, carrots, bacon, pearl onions

salmon meuniere

gluten free

brown butter, lemon, parsley

bourguignon short ribs

gluten free

sides

lemon roasted asparagus

gluten free, vegetarian

truffle butter

yukon potato puree

gluten free, vegetarian

creme fraiche

ratatouille

dairy free, gluten free, vegan

tomato, squash, zucchini, eggplant, herbs

Desserts

chef's choice

Soups

creamy tomato bisque

gluten free, vegetarian

farmhouse beef & vegetable

dairy free, gluten free

she-crab

Salads

duke house

dairy free, gluten free, vegan

carrot, cucumber, tomato, white balsamic vinaigrette

artisan greens

dairy free, gluten free, vegan

mandarin supreme, toasted pistachio, shaved fennel, champagne-citrus dressing

mediterranean

gluten free, vegetarian

mixed greens, marinated olives, sweety drops, feta, cured tomato, red wine herb vinaigrette

baby wedge

gluten free

iceburg lettuce, bacon lardon, gorgonzola, scallions, diced tomato, creamy blue cheese dressing

beet and goat cheese

gluten free, vegetarian

arugula, roasted beets, chevre, candied pecans, plumped apricots, aged sherry vinaigrette

Entrées

chicken supreme

gluten free

parmesan polenta, apricot-pepper agrodolce, garlic wilted spinach, piquillo emulsion

$57

roasted chicken marsala

red rice and orzo pilaf, marsala glace de poulet, herb roasted mushrooms, broccolini

$57

braised beef short rib

gluten free

smoky cauliflower purée, glazed baby carrots, haricot verts, natural jus

$63

classic filet mignon

gluten free

butter whipped potatoes, asparagus, roasted tomato, bordelaise

ricotta gnocchi

vegetarian

sauce forestière, sautéed kale, blistered tomatoes, parmigiano

$49

cauliflower steak

dairy free, gluten free, vegan

lentils, broccolini, coconut broth, pickled chilis, toasted pistachio

$49

pan seared salmon

gluten free, vegetarian

lemon parmesan risotto, asparagus,

$66

cast iron sea bass

gluten free

pea purée, toasted jasmine rice, eggplant caponata, tomato emulsion

$68

blackened tofu

dairy free, gluten free, vegan

yellow curried rice, gochujang asparagus, scallion, thai chili

$49

filet mignon & crabcake

yukon gold purée, cabernet reduction, asparagus stone ground mustard bechamel

$80

braised short rib & shrimp scampi skewer

gluten free

sauce chasseur, garlic herb butter, fingerling potato confit,
broccolini, crispy mushrooms

$73

korean bbq salmon & bistro filet

dairy free, gluten free

toasted bamboo rice, baby carrots, chimichurri, benne seed

$70

Desserts

strawberry torte with strawberry compote

dairy free, vegan

chocolate decadence

vegetarian

cherry compote and vanilla bean whipped cream

limoncello raspberry torte

vegetarian

raspberry coulis and candied lemon zest

pistachio ricotta cake

vegetarian

orange gelee and candied pistachio

flourless chocolate torte

gluten free, vegetarian

persimmon gel, mandarin and rice puff croquant

tiramisu

vegetarian

cinnamon anglaise and candied almond

choice of soup or salad, entrée, dessert, rolls, freshly brewed iced tea and coffee

Hole 1 Par 4

Welcome. Our classic layout begins with a sweeping right to left dogleg that narrows the further you play into it. There is plenty of room to the right but too much in that direction will adversely affect your yardage to the hole. Swing your way just short of the neck of the fairway where your successful positioning should leave approximately 160 yards to the middle of the green for a nice two putt par opener.

Hole 2 Par 4

From the tee, our second dogleg is sharper and immediately suggests an advantage for those cutting the corner. Don't believe your eyes! Play straight away toward the group of tall pines. Rees Jones has given you a long green as a target but it is well protected with formidable right side bunkers. Any shots that are hit long will roll down a steep embankment leaving a very difficult pitch. Consider playing safely toward the left side and take your chances putting.

Hole 3 Par 4

What a golf hole! Thanks, Rees. This is an exacting par four which calls for a chess move off the tee. A straight approach to the throat of this small, shielded green is possible if you are willing to flirt with the right side fairway bunker on your drive. The left side is the safer route but it will leave you with a line that requires playing between bunkers short and water long. Either choice is challenging on this blue-ribbon hole. Good luck.

Hole 4 Par 3

Rees Jones has proven that great three pars don't have to be long. This jewel is framed by gallery mounds behind the green and is fronted beautifully by Dumpy's Creek. The short yardage invites a promising birdie opportunity if you can safely negotiate the bunkers front left and back right. Don't forget to factor the two tier green into you club selection.

Hole 5 Par 4

Duke's design starts your round with four position holes. Now its time for a power hole! You can clearly see the large right fairway bunker but there is plenty of room to the left. Just stretch back and let the big dog eat. Your long drive pays dividends in shortening your second shot since this green is flanked by bunkers on three sides.

Hole 6 Par 4

Location location location...the fairway sand line blends in visually with the green sand line to create an effect of bunkers everywhere. Let your opponents play out of the ninety three yards of fairway bunkers on the right. Your position in the short grass will be especially appreciated because it's all carry into another well protected, strategically contoured green.

Hole 7 Par 5

Here's your shot at our first par five but don't celebrate too early, its a brute. A prodigious driving hole where your best 300 yard drive can fly over the right side fairway bunkers leaving you a mere 272 into the green! For most of us, choices on the second are limited due to creek cutting only seven yards from the front of the green. Good news, if you can carry the green there's plenty of room long. Bad news, the real challenge is in putting this unique sculptured green that slopes strongly from back to front. Shots that end up above the hole will require the deft touch of one of our Duke Medical Center surgeons.

Hole 8 Par 3

Another great par three. Take a second look. The shot requirement is all carry over a monstrous fronting bunker...and uphill all the way to this three level green. Although you may not feel any wind on the tee, you would be wise to check the wind direction on the tree tops along the right side.

Hole 9 Par 5

Rees brings the front side to a close with a reachable par five that could yield a feathered vertebrate. The drive is straight away but will surely benefit from a right to left ball flight. The Washington Duke Inn provides a dramatic backdrop with lots of gallery locations to accommodate the fans who have come to watch you play. We know you're a crowd pleaser as you stand ready to rip your second shot into the center of this sizable green BUT, be sure to understand the errant shots missing this green will face difficult recoveries. A lay up short of the green must be played with care to improve your chances of leaving this hole with a one putt birdie.

Hole 10 Par 4

Congratulations. You've just completed the Jones' front nine and we hope you are headed toward your personal best at Duke Golf Club. This tee box is surrounded by gallery mounds but simply concentrate on your game instead of the crowd noise. The hole opens with a generous landing area and prefers a left to right tee shot moving away from the fairway bunker. The green is receptive and could yield birdie opportunities to balls landing in the right center of the target. Shots played defiantly left must fly the bunker knowing that anything long will be caught in a hollow behind the green.

Hole 11 Par 5

A truly strategic five par featuring a unique green design that is shaped into an "S" and literally painted into its surrounding landscape. A player's attitude and psyche will be molded by this critical turning point hole. This is the beginning of Duke's own "Amen Corner". A good score here can open up the entire back side but....This hole is reachable in two by smashing your drive long and left near the fairway bunker. Before you play your second and as you view your options from the top of the hill, take a moment to experience one of those delicious moments of truth that golfers relish. Any choice must factor in the cunning design of this green. Tom's Creek, protected by a bunker on each side which will require precision into the correct location. Regardless of your result, this hole is a golfer's delight. Enjoy this moment, its what golf is all about.

Hole 12 Par 3

Playing further into the 'Corner,' we arrive at one of Duke's photographic gems. You'll love this showpiece three par from any tee position. If you're playing the back tees, Rees has provided you with a peninsula green that provides challenge as well as aesthetics. It is a singular opportunity to prove your mettle. This hole confirms the fact that water has an uncanny ability to collect all those shots hit with hope rather than confidence.

Hole 13 Par 4

This short four par is simply outstanding. The Tee shot requires a premium on direction due to the trees and lateral hazards on both sides but allows an advantage to toy with the pond fronting the fairway. The ability to shorten the approach to the green even by one club might make the difference in hitting this diagonally designed green. Aim at the hollowed area in the middle of the green and forget the fooling with hold locations that lie next to hazard of every variety. Stead...play away please.

Hole 14 Par 4

This five par offers an opportunity to let the shaft out for all those playing the shorter tees. A back tee player is provided a slight left to right feeling on the drive and should play off the left side of the fairway. This hole seems like the calm in the middle of the "Corner" storm as it plays generously through our tree lined North Carolina landscape...until you are hitting for the green. Stay left in positioning your approach for two distinct benefits; you will be playing into the full length of the green and you might be able to use the built in ramp on the left side of the green to your advantage. This is our largest green and offers some tricky putts for all those who fail to land close to the hole.

Hole 15 Par 3

Just one more challenge before you finish Rees' "Corner". To compound your problems, this is the favorite location of tournament galleries because they can view the action on three holes at once. You are facing a slightly uphill, slightly long, slightly difficult three par where the wind can play a major role in your club selection. Swing with confidence, the green was built to hold a shot from a long club and includes a chipping bail out area to the left of the green.

Hole 16 Par 4

The inviting four par allows you a moment to enjoy the visual beauty and panorama from the Devil tee which is located on the highest point of the golf course. Any of the elevated tee boxes will give your drive extra carry as you try to land far enough into the dogleg to see the green. The short grass is lined with hanging hardwoods on the right and a series of fairway bunkers left and long. Your uphill second is played to a wide green divided by a slight ridge. Care should be given to the visual effect of short yardage created by the placement of the front bunker into the hillside.

Hole 17 Par 4

Through sixteen holes, the truly great classic golf course designs all seem to effortlessly take a player through every club in the bag and every corner of the mind. Then, with two holes left to play, the course demands a little extra to complete an experience found no where else in sport. Rees has continued in this classic tradition with his design of the seventeenth at Duke. A taxing driving hole, straight away but more, asking for both length and accuracy. Any tee shot other than long and straight will leave you with a real test for your long iron ability. Greenside bunkering creates additional hardship making this the most difficult hole on the course. Par is a good score.

Hole 18 Par 4

The eighteenth is one of the most challenging finishing holes anywhere. Sixteen yards longer than the mammoth seventeenth, it will also call for two very long and accurate shots to hit the green in regulation. The fairway slopes right to left so plan to land your drive on the right side for a clear second shot into this pear shaped green. Just imagine that you're about to finish the final round of the U.S. Open in front of a gallery of thousands. Your shot soars toward the green and lands next to the hole for a tap in birdie!