TJ’s Tavern

Main

• Slate Plate Flavors

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

  • 3 for14,00 $
  • 5 for18,00 $

• 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 Skillet4,00 $

  honey butter

• Sweet Potato Biscuit Basket3,00 $

  apple butter

• Potato Chive Artisan Bread3,00 $

  sweet cream butter

Bigger & Sharing

• Angus Beef Meatballs8,00 $

  rosemary, roasted tomatoes, chevre

• Route 11 "Crispoes"12,00 $

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

• Pulled Pork Tostadas9,00 $

  grated cheddar, corn salsa, crispy tortilla, herb ranch

• Colossal Pub Style Soft Pretzel9,00 $

  Devil's Backbone Vienna lager cheese dip

• Texas Bird Hot Wings11,00 $

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

• BLT Dip with Crostini9,00 $

  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 Bruschetta6,00 $

  tomato, olive oil, garlic, parsley

• Southern Deviled Eggs4,00 $

  local eggs, shallot, dijon, country ham

• Tavern Brioche Sliders

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

  • each5,00 $
  • 3 for14,00 $

• Pub Style Onion Rings7,00 $

  horseradish cream

• Chesapeake Crab Roll12,00 $

  toasted bun, tomato, cucumber, yogurt

• Bacon Cheddar Tater Tots8,00 $

  green onion, smoked paprika aioli

• Grilled Rosemary Shrimp7,00 $

  veggie slaw, spicy chili catsup

Kettle Blend Soup

• TJ's Recipe for Today5,00 $

• White Bean Summer Garden Chili6,00 $

Seasonal Greens

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

• Classic Caesar5,00 $

  Romaine, croutons, parmesan

• Tavern Fresh Greens5,00 $

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

• Asian Steak Salad14,00 $

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

• Salmon Niçoise12,00 $

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

• New Potato Cobb12,00 $

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

Sides

• Sugar Snap Peas3,00 $

• Grilled Asparagus3,00 $

• Roasted Fingerling Potatoes3,00 $

• Spinach Almond Basmati Rice3,00 $

• Roasted Chipotle Corn3,00 $

• Couscous Salad3,00 $

• Seasonal Fruit3,00 $

Jefferson Style Pasta

• TJ's Gourmet Mac & Cheese

  white cheddar, Boursin, parmesan, buttered crumb crust

  • Half9,00 $
  • Full12,00 $

• Lump Crab & Asparagus Mac & Cheese

  • Half12,00 $
  • Full16,00 $

• Spaghetti Caprese

  tomato, pine nuts, basil, fresh mozzarella, pesto

  • Half11,00 $
  • Full16,00 $

Mine

• Southern White BBQ Chicken Skewer19,00 $

  Grilled yellow bell pepper, red onion, couscous salad

• Monticello Grilled Pork Tenderloin*22,00 $

  roasted plum sauce, Asian salad

• Independence Ribeye28,00 $

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

• Grilled Marinated Flank Steak*21,00 $

  chimichurri, roasted chipotle corn

• Martha's Shrimp & Salmon24,00 $

  cucumber yogurt sauce, basmati rice

• Pan Seared Trout22,00 $

  sugar snap peas, red onion, green curry coconut sauce

• Chesapeake Market Catch

  Chef Ed's fresh seasonal menu creation

• Rockfish & Chips16,00 $

  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 Chicken12,00 $

  ciabatta, red pepper catsup, veggie slaw

• TJ's Signature Burger*14,00 $

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

• 1855 Angus Burger*14,00 $

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

• The Tavern Club13,00 $

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

• Garden Veggie Portobello12,00 $

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

• Blue Ridge Barbeque11,00 $

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

Sweet Indulgence

Now or Later!

• Tavern Potted Trifles4,00 $

• Doubletree Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich5,00 $

• Cast Iron Fruit Cobbler with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream8,00 $

  please allow 20 minutes for this fresh baked preparation

• Mr. J's Vanilla Bean Ice Cream & Seasonal Berries6,00 $

• Nectarine Crème Brûlée7,00 $

• Flourless Chocolate Cake7,00 $

• Dominion Root Beer Float6,00 $