Menu for Mert's Heart & Soul in Charlotte

Lunch

Appetizers‌

6.99 Whole Fried Chicken Wings Golden fried chicken wings seasoned to perfection Options: Plain salem style, Winston salem style

5.99 Soul Rolls Two egg roll wraps filled with black-eyed peas, seasoned rice, collard greens, and diced chicken breast, served with spicy honey mustard sauce

5.99 Fried Green Tomato Fresh green tomatoes battered in a herb and flour blend, lightly fried to perfection and served with our own remoulade sauce

Soups & Salad‌

7.99 Grilled Chicken Salad Luscious mixed greens topped with grilled chicken breast and white cheddar cheese with your choice of dressing Options: Blue cheese, Honey mustard, Thousand island, Ranch, Vinaigrette

8.99 Low Country Shrimp Salad Spicy, tender, popcorn shrimp and white cheddar over mixed greens, choice of dressing Options: Blue cheese, Honey mustard, Thousand island, Ranch, Vinaigrette

Mert's Homemade Chicken Soup Good for the heart and soul Options: Cup (2.50) , Bowl (3.50)

5.59 Large House Salad Just as good as our side salad, but a lot bigger

Veggie Plates‌

6.29 3 veggie Plate

7.29 4 Veggie Plate

Daily Fixin's‌

7.75 Fried Cat Fish One whole catfish, deep fried and easy to eat, these babies slip right off the bone Options: A la carte, Yams, Red beans, Mashed potatoes, Green beans, Macaroni and cheese, Seasoned rice, Collard greens, Garden salad, Cole slaw, Potato salad, Steamed cabbage, Black eyed peas, Cornbread

8.25 Blackened Pork Chops Two juicy chops prepared with mert's special blackening spices Options: A la carte, Yams, Red beans, Mashed potatoes, Green beans, Macaroni and cheese, Seasoned rice, Collard greens, Garden salad, Cole slaw, Potato salad, Steamed cabbage, Black eyed peas, Cornbread

7.55 Fried Whiting White fish fillets, fried crisp and served with our own remoulade sauce Options: A la carte, Yams, Red beans, Mashed potatoes, Green beans, Macaroni and cheese, Seasoned rice, Collard greens, Garden salad, Cole slaw, Potato salad, Steamed cabbage, Black eyed peas, Cornbread

7.30 Carolina Chopped Bbq Slow roasted and jerk-seasoned pork butts, chopped and smothered in our secret sauce Options: A la carte, Yams, Red beans, Mashed potatoes, Green beans, Macaroni and cheese, Seasoned rice, Collard greens, Garden salad, Cole slaw, Potato salad, Steamed cabbage, Black eyed peas, Cornbread

8.25 Barbecue Beef Ribs Smoked beef ribs made with Mert’s homemade barbecue sauce Options: A la carte, Yams, Red beans, Mashed potatoes, Green beans, Macaroni and cheese, Seasoned rice, Collard greens, Garden salad, Cole slaw, Potato salad, Steamed cabbage, Black eyed peas, Cornbread

7.25 Mert’s Famous Salmon Cakes We poach fresh salmon, blend it with the cajun trinity:celery, onions and pepers, spice it up and serve you two of them with our own remoulade sauce Options: A la carte, Yams, Red beans, Mashed potatoes, Green beans, Macaroni and cheese, Seasoned rice, Collard greens, Garden salad, Cole slaw, Potato salad, Steamed cabbage, Black eyed peas, Cornbread

Southern Fried Chicken All Mert’s seasoning blends and sauces are made in house Options: Breast quarter (7.25) , Leg quarter (7.05) , A la carte, Yams, Red beans, Mashed potatoes, Green beans, Macaroni and cheese, Seasoned rice, Collard greens, Garden salad, Cole slaw, Potato salad, Steamed cabbage, Black eyed peas, Cornbread

Low Country & Gullah Favorites‌

8.99 Jumbo Chicken Wings

9.99 Roasted Lamb Chop Lamb‌ chop marinade in olive oil and a blend of herbs

6.89 Red Beans and Rice with Smoked Turkey A hearty bowl of savory rice topped with slow-simmered red beans, shredded white cheddar and a sprinkling of green onion

7.89 Shrimp and Grits with Toasted Foccacia Bread Popcorn shrimp, onion and tomato simmered in brown sauce and served over stone-ground organic rice

7.89 Shrimp Creole with Rice Popcorn shrimp in a spicy creole sauce served over seasoned rice

Sandwiches‌

7.95 Whiting Po Boy on a Hoagie Bun Fried Whiting fish with lettuce and tomato

6.75 BLT Smoked Apple Bacon with fresh lettuce and sliced tomatoes on foccacia

7.95 Fried Shrimp Po Boy on a Hoagie Bun Fried‌ popcorn shrimp with lettuce and tomato

8.29 Carolina Chopped BBQ Sandwich Served on a potato roll

Sides‌

2.35 A La Carte Your choice Options: Cheese (+0.70) , Cornbread (+2.10) , Salad dressing (+0.35) , Fried chicken breast qtr. (+4.75) , Fried chicken leg qtr. (+3.75) , Catfish, 1 whole piece (+4.75) , Pork chop (+4.75)

Yams Options: Cheese (+0.70) , Cornbread (+2.10) , Salad dressing (+0.35) , Fried chicken breast qtr. (+4.75) , Fried chicken leg qtr. (+3.75) , Catfish, 1 whole piece (+4.75) , Pork chop (+4.75)

Red Beans Options: Cheese (+0.70) , Cornbread (+2.10) , Salad dressing (+0.35) , Fried chicken breast qtr. (+4.75) , Fried chicken leg qtr. (+3.75) , Catfish, 1 whole piece (+4.75) , Pork chop (+4.75)

Mashed Potatoes Options: Cheese (+0.70) , Cornbread (+2.10) , Salad dressing (+0.35) , Fried chicken breast qtr. (+4.75) , Fried chicken leg qtr. (+3.75) , Catfish, 1 whole piece (+4.75) , Pork chop (+4.75)

Green Beans Options: Cheese (+0.70) , Cornbread (+2.10) , Salad dressing (+0.35) , Fried chicken breast qtr. (+4.75) , Fried chicken leg qtr. (+3.75) , Catfish, 1 whole piece (+4.75) , Pork chop (+4.75)

Macaroni and Cheese Options: Cheese (+0.70) , Cornbread (+2.10) , Salad dressing (+0.35) , Fried chicken breast qtr. (+4.75) , Fried chicken leg qtr. (+3.75) , Catfish, 1 whole piece (+4.75) , Pork chop (+4.75)

Seasoned Rice Options: Cheese (+0.70) , Cornbread (+2.10) , Salad dressing (+0.35) , Fried chicken breast qtr. (+4.75) , Fried chicken leg qtr. (+3.75) , Catfish, 1 whole piece (+4.75) , Pork chop (+4.75)

Collard Greens Top with chopped, fresh tomato and diced onion Options: Cheese (+0.70) , Cornbread (+2.10) , Salad dressing (+0.35) , Fried chicken breast qtr. (+4.75) , Fried chicken leg qtr. (+3.75) , Catfish, 1 whole piece (+4.75) , Pork chop (+4.75)

Garden Salad Options: Cheese (+0.70) , Cornbread (+2.10) , Salad dressing (+0.35) , Fried chicken breast qtr. (+4.75) , Fried chicken leg qtr. (+3.75) , Catfish, 1 whole piece (+4.75) , Pork chop (+4.75)

Cole Slaw Options: Cheese (+0.70) , Cornbread (+2.10) , Salad dressing (+0.35) , Fried chicken breast qtr. (+4.75) , Fried chicken leg qtr. (+3.75) , Catfish, 1 whole piece (+4.75) , Pork chop (+4.75)

Potato Salad Options: Cheese (+0.70) , Cornbread (+2.10) , Salad dressing (+0.35) , Fried chicken breast qtr. (+4.75) , Fried chicken leg qtr. (+3.75) , Catfish, 1 whole piece (+4.75) , Pork chop (+4.75)

Steamed Cabbage Options: Cheese (+0.70) , Cornbread (+2.10) , Salad dressing (+0.35) , Fried chicken breast qtr. (+4.75) , Fried chicken leg qtr. (+3.75) , Catfish, 1 whole piece (+4.75) , Pork chop (+4.75)

Black Eyed Peas Options: Cheese (+0.70) , Cornbread (+2.10) , Salad dressing (+0.35) , Fried chicken breast qtr. (+4.75) , Fried chicken leg qtr. (+3.75) , Catfish, 1 whole piece (+4.75) , Pork chop (+4.75)

Beverages‌

1.79 Coffee Regular or decaffeinated Options: Regular, Decaffeinated

1.79 Iced or Hot Tea Options: Iced, Hot

1.89 Soda

Orange Juice Options: Small (1.50) , Large (2.50)

Apple Juice Options: Small (1.50) , Large (2.50)

1.89 Milk

1.99 Hot Chocolate

1.19 Bottled Water

Wine List‌

Barefoot White Zinfandel California

Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio Italy‌

Goiya Chardonnay/Sauvignon Blanc South Africa

Mirassou Chardonnay Chardonnay

Estancia Merlot California

Mirassou Pinot Noir California

Goiya Shiraz/Pinotage Blend South Africa

Biltmore Estate Merlot North Carolina

Biltmore Estate Chardonnay North Carolina

Beer List‌

Domestic Beers

3.00 Coors Light

3.00 Budweiser

3.00 Bud Light

3.00 Miller Light

3.00 Michelob

3.00 Michelob Light

3.00 Michelob Ultra

3.50 Killian’s Red

3.50 Yuengling

3.50 Rolling Rock

Micro Brews

3.50 Carolina Blonde

3.50 Blue Moon

Imported Beers

3.50 Amstel

3.50 Heineken

3.50 Bass

3.50 Corona

3.50 Red Stripe

3.50 Guinness

Dessert‌

3.75 Pound Cake

3.75 Coconut Cake

3.75 Sweet Potato Cake

3.75 Red Velvet Cake

3.75 Banana Pudding

3.75 Cobblers When available

3.75 Peach

3.75 Blueberry

3.75 Apple

1.35 Vanilla Ice Cream

Children's‌

4.75 Chicken Tenders Choice of 2 sides

4.75 Vegetables Plate Choice‌ of 3 sides

4.75 Grilled Cheese Sandwich Choice of 1 side

Dinner

Appetizers‌

9.95 Southern Sampler Fried green tomato, wings, salmon cakes, cornbread

7.95 Beef Ribs Smoked beef ribs made with mert’s homemade barbecue sauce

6.99 Salmon Cakes Almost as famous as the cornbread! We poach fresh salmon, blend it with the cajun Trinity:(celery, onions and peppers), spice it up and serve it with our own remoulade sauce

6.99 Whole Fried Chicken Wings Golden fried chicken wings seasoned to perfection Options: Plain, Winston Salem Style

5.99 Soul Rolls Two egg roll wraps filled with black-eyed peas, seasoned rice, collard greens, and diced chicken breast, served with spicy honey mustard sauce

5.99 Fried Green Tomato Fresh green tomatoes battered in a herb and flour blend, lightly fried to perfection and served with our own remoulade sauce

Soups & Salad‌

7.99 Grilled Chicken Salad Luscious mixed greens topped with grilled chicken breast and white cheddar cheese with your choice of dressing Options: Blue cheese, Honey mustard, Thousand island, Ranch, Vinaigrette

8.99 Low Country Shrimp Salad Spicy, tender, popcorn shrimp and white cheddar over mixed greens, choice of dressing Options: Blue cheese, Honey mustard, Thousand island, Ranch, Vinaigrette

Mert's Homemade Chicken Soup Good for the heart and soul Options: Cup (2.99) , Bowl (3.99)

5.59 Large House Salad Just as good as our side salad, but a lot bigger

Veggie Plates‌

6.29 3 Veggie Plate

7.29 4 Veggie Plate

Daily Fixin's‌

14.29 Fried Cat Fish One whole catfish, deep fried and easy to eat, these babies slip right off the bone

11.29 Blackened Pork Chops Two juicy chops prepared with mert's special blackening spices

11.99 Fried Whiting White fish fillets, fried crisp and served with our own remoulade sauce

8.99 Carolina Chopped BBQ Slow roasted and jerk-seasoned pork butts, chopped and smothered in our secret sauce

11.29 Barbecue Beef Ribs Smoked‌ beef ribs made with Mert’s homemade barbecue sauce

9.29 Mert’s Famous Salmon Cakes We poach fresh salmon, blend it with the cajun trinity:celery, onions and pepers, spice it up and serve you two of them with our own remoulade sauce

Southern Fried Chicken All Mert’s seasoning blends and sauces are made in house Options: Breast quarter (8.99) , Leg quarter (7.99)

Low Country & Gullah Favorites‌

8.99 Jumbo Chicken Wings

14.99 Roasted Lamb Chops Two lamb chop marinade in olive oil and a blend of herbs

8.29 Red Beans and Rice with Smoked Turkey A hearty bowl of savory rice topped with slow-simmered red beans, shredded white cheddar and a sprinkling of green onion

11.29 Shrimp and Grits with Toasted Foccacia Bread Popcorn shrimp, onion and tomato simmered in brown sauce and served over stone-ground organic rice

11.29 Shrimp Creole with Rice Popcorn‌ shrimp in a spicy creole sauce served over seasoned rice

Low Country Combos‌

13.29 BBQ Beef Rib and Fried Chicken Breast Quarter

13.95 BBQ Beef Rib and Fried Catfish

15.29 Fried Catfish and Chicken Breast Quarter

14.29 Fried Catfish and Chicken Leg Quarter

12.29 BBQ Beef Rib and Fried Chicken Leg Quarter

15.29 Shrimp Creole and Catfish Popcorn Shrimp in a spicy creole sauce served over seasoned rice, 1 whole catfish

Sandwiches‌

Po Boy Sandwiches

8.29 Whiting Po Boy on a Hoagie Bun Fried Whiting fish with lettuce and tomato

7.29 BLT Smoked Apple Bacon with fresh lettuce and sliced tomatoes on foccacia

8.29 Fried Shrimp Po Boy on a Hoagie Bun Fried popcorn shrimp with lettuce and tomato

8.29 Carolina Chopped BBQ Sandwich Served on a potato roll

Sides‌

2.35 A La Carte Your‌ choice Options: Cheese (+0.70) , Cornbread (+2.10) , Salad dressing (+0.35) , Fried chicken breast qtr. (+4.75) , Fried chicken leg qtr. (+3.75) , Catfish, 1 whole piece (+4.75) , Pork chop (+4.75)

Yams Options: Cheese (+0.70) , Cornbread (+2.10) , Salad dressing (+0.35) , Fried chicken breast qtr. (+4.75) , Fried chicken leg qtr. (+3.75) , Catfish, 1 whole piece (+4.75) , Pork chop (+4.75)

Red Beans Options: Cheese (+0.70) , Cornbread (+2.10) , Salad dressing (+0.35) , Fried chicken breast qtr. (+4.75) , Fried chicken leg qtr. (+3.75) , Catfish, 1 whole piece (+4.75) , Pork chop (+4.75)

Mashed Potatoes Options: Cheese (+0.70) , Cornbread (+2.10) , Salad dressing (+0.35) , Fried chicken breast qtr. (+4.75) , Fried chicken leg qtr. (+3.75) , Catfish, 1 whole piece (+4.75) , Pork chop (+4.75)

Green Beans Options: Cheese (+0.70) , Cornbread (+2.10) , Salad dressing (+0.35) , Fried chicken breast qtr. (+4.75) , Fried chicken leg qtr. (+3.75) , Catfish, 1 whole piece (+4.75) , Pork chop (+4.75)

Okra and Tomatoes Options: Cheese (+0.70) , Cornbread (+2.10) , Salad dressing (+0.35) , Fried chicken breast qtr. (+4.75) , Fried chicken leg qtr. (+3.75) , Catfish, 1 whole piece (+4.75) , Pork chop (+4.75)

Home Fries Options: Cheese (+0.70) , Cornbread (+2.10) , Salad dressing (+0.35) , Fried chicken breast qtr. (+4.75) , Fried chicken leg qtr. (+3.75) , Catfish, 1 whole piece (+4.75) , Pork chop (+4.75)