Fran’s Filling Station was opened in summer 2009 by Fran Scibelli, who previously owned and operated Metropolitan Café and Metropolitan Bakery in South Park. Fran’s was created to fill a void -- providing inexpensive, eclectic dishes designed to satisfy both grazers and hearty eaters in a fun, welcoming and casual environment. The mission of the restaurant is to prepare fresh and carefully crafted food and to serve it in a manner that nurtures the spirit as well as the body, capturing the essential meaning of hospitality. Fran’s was awarded three stars by Helen Schwab in the Charlotte Observer. Fran’s cuisine is complemented by a carefully selected wine list, an extensive selection of craft beer & a full bar.
$35 per person (does not include tax or gratuity)
Starter (choice of one)
Bacon-Wrapped Tater Tot Duo - potato tot with rosemary maple black pepper glaze; and sweet potato tot in jalapeno bacon with Tabasco honey glaze
Flash-Fried Brussels Sprouts - with honeyed peanuts, citrus & dried cranberries
Asian-Style Crispy Calamari - with sweet soy and sesame glaze
Latin Wedge Salad - with corn, white Cheddar, tomato, and avocado in creamy sherry vinaigrette
Individual Fig, Goat Cheese & Brie Flatbread
Roasted Carrot & Avocado Salad - with baby arugula, feta cheese, toasted almonds & lemon vinaigrette
Main Plates (choice of one)
Belgian Beef Stew - tender beer braised in dark beer with caramelized onions & Dijon mustard
North Carolina Mountain Trout - maple mustard glazed with roasted winter vegetables & apple chutney
Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Breast - over Parmesan polenta with blistered tomatoes
Pork Scallopine - with prosciutto & Fontina cheese in Marsala sauce with wild mushroom risotto
New American Lamb Burger - balsamic onions, good blue cheese & basil mayo with French fries & kale salad
Butternut Squash & Tuscan Kale Lasagna
Dessert (choice of one)
All served with caramel sauce and whipped cream
Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Cake
Tuxedo Cake - vanilla cake with layers of chocolate mousse & pastry cream, topped with chocolate panache
Coconut Cream Cheesecake
Triple Chocolate Bread Pudding