Tavern on the James Menu

4.2
(1,075+ Reviews)
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • Philly Cheesesteak

      Philly cheesesteak thinly sliced grilled steak on a warm hoagie roll topped with sautéed peppers & onions and melted provolone.
      $15.00
    • BLT

      7 strips of applewood smoked bacon, iceberg lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and mayonnaise and served on your choice of white or wheat bread. BLTA: add avocado, chipotle aioli, and served on jalapeño corn bread for an additional charge.
      $13.80
    • Scottsville Style Ribs

      Full Rack of Finger lickin' good saucy ribs that are litterally falling off the bone accompanied by grilled potato wedges and fried apples.
      $23.48
    • London Broil

      Tender London broil, sliced thin, topped with Bearnaise sauce and served with baby red potatoes.
      $21.00
    • James River Burger

      9 oz all beef burger from Tavern blend ground ribeye and sirloin topped with applewood smoked bacon, American cheese, and mayonnaise served on a kaiser roll. Lettuce, tomato, & red onion served on the side.
      $16.80
    • Reuben

      Corned beef slow cooked in house, hand carved and served on grilled marble rye topped with sauerkraut, 1000 island dressing, and melted Swiss cheese.
      $16.00
    • 12 hour Roasted Pork-loin

      Roasted Pork-loin & Country vegetables served with au jus.
      $17.00
    • Bacon Cheese Fries

      French fries covered with melted Cheddar cheese and real bacon crumbles and served with ranch dressing.
      $12.60
    • Garden Fresh Salad

      Gluten free. Mixed greens topped with colorful and seasonal vegetables and cheeses.
      $12.00
    • Build Your Own 8 Oz Burger

      Start with an 8 oz all beef burger from Tavern blend ground ribeye and sirloin. Personalize your own burger by adding tavern extras from our list below.
      $14.37
    • Chef Salad

      Smoked ham, oven roasted turkey, swiss and american cheese, bacon, boiled egg atop fresh greens.
      $16.95
    • BLT-A

      7 strips of applewood smoked bacon, iceberg lettuce, juicy tomatoes, avocado, chipotle aioli, and served on jalapeño corn bread.
      $15.20
  • Entree

    • London Broil

      Tender London broil, sliced thin, topped with Bearnaise sauce and served with baby red potatoes.
      $21.00
    • Scottsville Style Ribs

      Full Rack of Finger lickin' good saucy ribs that are litterally falling off the bone accompanied by grilled potato wedges and fried apples.
      $23.48
    • Grilled Chicken Alfredo

      Hand-cut chicken breast grilled served over fettuccine noodles, with mushrooms & broccoli.
      $14.95
    • Broiled Salmon & Mango Salsa

      Broiled salmon filet topped with a fruity mango salsa, resting on rice pilaf.
      $23.48
    • Fried Fish & Chips

      Swai hand-dipped in house-made beer batter and fried golden accompanied by FF and slaw.
      $16.00
    • Lump Crab stuffed Jumbo Shrimp

      Broiled served with a light citrus butter sauce, and a savory spinach and crab custard.
      $23.00
    • Pure Vegan

      In house made ravioli filled with savory sweet potato and kale. Sauced with grilled mushrooms & romaine hearts in marinara.
      $19.00
    • Riverboat

      Tavern blend ground round steak nestled in Merlot mashed potatoes, melted swiss cheese and topped with provolone cheese, mushroom and onion sauce.
      $19.00
    • Scallop Sweet & Sour Sesame

      Large Scallops seared and coated with Asian fruit reductions and toasted sesame seeds. Accompanied by forbidden black rice.
      $24.00
    • 12 hour Roasted Pork-loin

      Roasted Pork-loin & Country vegetables served with au jus.
      $17.00
    • 10oz Ribeye

      Hand cut ti order, char grilled and served with loaded baby red potatoes.
      $23.00
  • Salads

    Add chicken, steak or shrimp to your salad for an additional charge.
    • Chef Salad

      Smoked ham, oven roasted turkey, swiss and american cheese, bacon, boiled egg atop fresh greens.
      $16.95
    • Tropical Chicken & Fruit Salad

      Hearts of romaine, fresh fruit with chilled breast of chicken and a tropical lemon poppy dressing.
      $14.00
    • Garden Fresh Salad

      Gluten free. Mixed greens topped with colorful and seasonal vegetables and cheeses.
      $12.00
    • Caesar Salad

      Romaine lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing and topped with Asiago cheese and Tavern-made croutons. Without croutons (gluten-free).
      $14.67
  • Soups

    • White Chili (Cup)

      Ground chicken breast, navy beans, tomatillos plus all the traditional ingredients.
      $5.40
    • French Onion Soup

      Buried under a tavern crouton and smothered with provolone cheese.
      $8.99
    • White Chili (Bowl)

      Ground chicken breast, navy beans, tomatillos plus all the traditional ingredients.
      $6.60
  • Appetizers

    • Bacon Cheese Fries

      French fries covered with melted Cheddar cheese and real bacon crumbles and served with ranch dressing.
      $12.60
    • Steamed Spiced Shrimp

      Gluten free. 1/2 pound served with cocktail sauce.
      $14.00
    • Escargot

      Saute snails in butter and garlic, topped with shredded Asiago cheese.
      $9.00
    • Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

      Hand selected, cooked and chilled to order. Served with tavern made cocktail sauce.
      $12.00
    • Great Balls of Fire

      Balls of soft cream cheese. filled with diced jalapenos & bacon battered and fried to a golden brown.
      $12.00
    • Nachos Supreme

      Freshly cooked nacho chips loaded with homemade red chili and refried beans, topped with Cheddar and mozzarella cheese, then garnished with pickled jalapeño, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream.
      $18.60
    • Fried Chicken Wings

      Lightly seasoned, fried, then tossed in your favorite sauce. Served with celery bleu cheese or ranch. Sauces; mild, hot, Jamaican jerk, BBQ or honey BBQ. 10 wings and 1 sauce.
      $11.89
    • Fried Chicken Tenders

      Juicy tenderloins served with choice of ranch, honey mustard or BBQ.
      $15.00
  • Kids Menu

    Served with French fries and apple sauce.
    • Grilled Cheese

      Served with fries and apple sauce.
      $7.38
    • Mac & Cheese

      Served with fries and apple sauce.
      $7.38
    • Chicken Nuggets

      Served with fries and apple sauce.
      $7.38
    • Hamburger

      Served with fries and apple sauce.
      $7.38
  • Desserts

    All desserts (excluding ice cream) are made in-house.
    • Peanut Butter Pie

      Subtle peanut butter taste whipped to perfection with a drizzled with chocolate syrup.
      $9.58
    • Ghirardelli Brownie Sundae

      Warm brownie topped with banana, nuts, syrups, whipped cream and a cherry.
      $11.98
    • Bread Pudding with Captain Morgan's Rum Sauce

      A rich baked custard with raisins.
      $10.78
    • Coldy Muddy River

      dark chocolate cake wrapped around an amaretto mousse and served with almond butterscotch sauce.
      $12.00
  • Sandwiches

    All sandwiches served with French fries or chips. Substitute beer-battered onion rings, house-made pork rinds, or sweet potato fries for an additional charge.
    • Build Your Own 8 Oz Burger

      Start with an 8 oz all beef burger from Tavern blend ground ribeye and sirloin. Personalize your own burger by adding tavern extras from our list below.
      $14.37
    • Philly Cheesesteak

      Philly cheesesteak thinly sliced grilled steak on a warm hoagie roll topped with sautéed peppers & onions and melted provolone.
      $15.00
    • Reuben

      Corned beef slow cooked in house, hand carved and served on grilled marble rye topped with sauerkraut, 1000 island dressing, and melted Swiss cheese.
      $16.00
    • The Dagwood

      Smoked ham, roasted turkey breast, applewood smoked bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise and served on your choice of white or wheat bread.
      $15.00
    • BLT

      7 strips of applewood smoked bacon, iceberg lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and mayonnaise and served on your choice of white or wheat bread. BLTA: add avocado, chipotle aioli, and served on jalapeño corn bread for an additional charge.
      $13.80
    • Spicy Chicken Sandwich

      Breaded chicken breast topped with house made spicy dillslaw & sriracha mayo.
      $15.00
    • BLT-A

      7 strips of applewood smoked bacon, iceberg lettuce, juicy tomatoes, avocado, chipotle aioli, and served on jalapeño corn bread.
      $15.20
    • French Dip

      Sliced roast beef on a warm hoagie roll topped with melted Swiss and accompanied by au jus.
      $15.00
    • The Big Chick

      ground chicken burger topped with smoked ham, melted swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion and honey mustard in between two Hawaiian bread provolone grilled cheese sandwiches
      $14.37
    • Pulled Pork BBQ

      Slowly smoked for 12 hours and piled high on a kaiser roll season yourself with our homemade BBQ sauce.
      $15.00
    • James River Burger

      9 oz all beef burger from Tavern blend ground ribeye and sirloin topped with applewood smoked bacon, American cheese, and mayonnaise served on a kaiser roll. Lettuce, tomato, & red onion served on the side.
      $16.80
    • Vegetarian Patty

      Vegetarian patty with melted cheddar cheese and avocado and served on a kaiser roll.
      $15.57

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