TJ’s Tavern

Main

• Slate Plate Flavors

  ciabatta, tavern grape mustard, raspberry jam, roasted almonds, mix & match your favorites

  • 3 forUSD 14.00
  • 5 forUSD 18.00

• Artisinal Cheese

  chevre, goat; smoked gouda, cow; edam, cow & goat; manchego, sheep; fontina, cow

• Cured Meats

  Edward's country ham, prosciutto, soppressata. enjoy with our colossal pub soft pretzel!

Breads

• Tavern Cornbread SkilletUSD 4.00

  honey butter

• Sweet Potato Biscuit BasketUSD 3.00

  apple butter

• Potato Chive Artisan BreadUSD 3.00

  sweet cream butter

Bigger & Sharing

• Angus Beef MeatballsUSD 8.00

  rosemary, roasted tomatoes, chevre

• Route 11 "Crispoes"USD 12.00

  deconstructed lightly salted & habanero kettle chip "Tavern nachos", white cheddar sauce, white bean chili, fresh tomato corn relish

• Pulled Pork TostadasUSD 9.00

  grated cheddar, corn salsa, crispy tortilla, herb ranch

• Colossal Pub Style Soft PretzelUSD 9.00

  Devil's Backbone Vienna lager cheese dip

• Texas Bird Hot WingsUSD 11.00

  hot, mild, bbq, or green curry, celery, ranch or bleu cheese

• BLT Dip with CrostiniUSD 9.00

  bacon, lettuce, tomato, cream cheese

Catsups

Today we think only of tomato but there were historically dozens of incredible catsups, used to add flavor to meat and fish. An English import , probably of Chinese origin, the first American catsups were thinner and spicier than today's ketchup. We trust you will enjoy our special catsup & condiment preparations

• Tavern House Red Pepper Catsup

  roasted red peppers, aromatic vegetables, sugar

• Jefferson Mushroom Catsup

  portobello, roasted tomato, sugar, onion, garlic

• House Made Tavern Grape Mustard

  black grape reduction, whole grain & dijon mustard, local honey

• Grilled Lemon Aioli*

  lemon zest, grilled lemon juice, egg yolk, shallot, dijon, EVOO

Samplers & Snacks

• Tomato BruschettaUSD 6.00

  tomato, olive oil, garlic, parsley

• Southern Deviled EggsUSD 4.00

  local eggs, shallot, dijon, country ham

• Tavern Brioche Sliders

  meatball, pork bbq, chicken, lettuce, tomato, pickle, paired catsup

  • eachUSD 5.00
  • 3 forUSD 14.00

• Pub Style Onion RingsUSD 7.00

  horseradish cream

• Chesapeake Crab RollUSD 12.00

  toasted bun, tomato, cucumber, yogurt

• Bacon Cheddar Tater TotsUSD 8.00

  green onion, smoked paprika aioli

• Grilled Rosemary ShrimpUSD 7.00

  veggie slaw, spicy chili catsup

Kettle Blend Soup

• TJ's Recipe for TodayUSD 5.00

• White Bean Summer Garden ChiliUSD 6.00

Seasonal Greens

Dressings (Gluten Free): ranch, blue cheese, caesar, honey mustard, red grape vinaigrette balsamic vinaigrette, EVOO & Vinegar

• Classic CaesarUSD 5.00

  Romaine, croutons, parmesan

• Tavern Fresh GreensUSD 5.00

  bibb & romaine, tomato, grapes, candied walnuts, bleu cheese

• Asian Steak SaladUSD 14.00

  Sliced flank steak, crisp cabbage slaw, sesame oil, buckwheat noodles, green onion, teriyaki glaze

• Salmon NiçoiseUSD 12.00

  deviled eggs, marinated tomato, sugar snap peas, roasted potato

• New Potato CobbUSD 12.00

  chicken, bacon, romaine, tomato, egg, blue cheese, asparagus, roasted potato

Sides

• Sugar Snap PeasUSD 3.00

• Grilled AsparagusUSD 3.00

• Roasted Fingerling PotatoesUSD 3.00

• Spinach Almond Basmati RiceUSD 3.00

• Roasted Chipotle CornUSD 3.00

• Couscous SaladUSD 3.00

• Seasonal FruitUSD 3.00

Jefferson Style Pasta

• TJ's Gourmet Mac & Cheese

  white cheddar, Boursin, parmesan, buttered crumb crust

  • HalfUSD 9.00
  • FullUSD 12.00

• Lump Crab & Asparagus Mac & Cheese

  • HalfUSD 12.00
  • FullUSD 16.00

• Spaghetti Caprese

  tomato, pine nuts, basil, fresh mozzarella, pesto

  • HalfUSD 11.00
  • FullUSD 16.00

Mine

• Southern White BBQ Chicken SkewerUSD 19.00

  Grilled yellow bell pepper, red onion, couscous salad

• Monticello Grilled Pork Tenderloin*USD 22.00

  roasted plum sauce, Asian salad

• Independence RibeyeUSD 28.00

  12 oz. char-grilled Delmonico, Jefferson mushroom catsup, tavern fries

• Grilled Marinated Flank Steak*USD 21.00

  chimichurri, roasted chipotle corn

• Martha's Shrimp & SalmonUSD 24.00

  cucumber yogurt sauce, basmati rice

• Pan Seared TroutUSD 22.00

  sugar snap peas, red onion, green curry coconut sauce

• Chesapeake Market Catch

  Chef Ed's fresh seasonal menu creation

• Rockfish & ChipsUSD 16.00

  crisp batter crusted fillets, tavern fries, deconstructed tartar sauce, malt vinegar

Between the Breads

with choice of tavern fries, sweet fries, fruit or today's kettle blend soup. Gluten Free Bread or Muffin $1

• Ms. Fossett's Grilled ChickenUSD 12.00

  ciabatta, red pepper catsup, veggie slaw

• TJ's Signature Burger*USD 14.00

  grilled half-pound, Asian slaw, spicy chili catsup, multi-grain bun, lettuce, tomato, pickle

• 1855 Angus Burger*USD 14.00

  grilled half-pound, cheddar or swiss, mushrooms, bacon, multi-grain bun, lettuce, tomato, pickle

• The Tavern ClubUSD 13.00

  smoked turkey, Virginia ham, swiss, bacon, lettuce, tomato, toasted honey wheat bread

• Garden Veggie PortobelloUSD 12.00

  spinach, crisp slaw, sugar snaps, marinated tomatoes, dill pickle, red pepper & Jefferson mushroom catsup, grilled multi-grain bun

• Blue Ridge BarbequeUSD 11.00

  house smoked "applewood" pork, shoulder, rich apple barbeque, potato focaccia, apple cider veggie slaw

Sweet Indulgence

Now or Later!

• Tavern Potted TriflesUSD 4.00

• Doubletree Cookie Ice Cream SandwichUSD 5.00

• Cast Iron Fruit Cobbler with Vanilla Bean Ice CreamUSD 8.00

  please allow 20 minutes for this fresh baked preparation

• Mr. J's Vanilla Bean Ice Cream & Seasonal BerriesUSD 6.00

• Nectarine Crème BrûléeUSD 7.00

• Flourless Chocolate CakeUSD 7.00

• Dominion Root Beer FloatUSD 6.00