Founding Farmers VA: Tysons

4.4

13066 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 201 times today

Good for groups
Great for brunch
Lively

Inspired by a Virginia farmhouse with an expansive and lively dining room, full-service bar, and a covered & heated patio, this farmer-owned restaurant is open 365 days a year serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekday happy hour, and a decadent weekend Farmers Market Buffet Brunch. Everything is made from scratch with simple, high-quality ingredients from farmers and suppliers they know and trust.

Expansive menus offer American-inspired food & drink with an array of fresh pastas, fried chicken & waffles, premium seafood, burgers & sandwiches, decadent desserts, Founding Farmers Chocolates, and cocktails featuring spirits from their DC-based distillery, Founding Spirits. You can also swing by for a cup of house-roasted coffee and a breakfast treat or donut from their First Bake Cafe.

Mission driven and operating Through The Eyes Of The Farmer,™ they actively care about their guests, communities, and the planet. This all comes together in their friendly neighborhood restaurant.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30 am–11:00 am First Bake Mon–Fri 7:30 am–10:30 am Buffet Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(703) 442-8783
Website
http://www.wearefoundingfarmers.com/
Payment Options
Contactless Payment
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Joe Goetze
Catering
Founding Farmers is available to cater your next event. Available for pick up and delivery across Northern Virginia. Full service catering is also available. Contact events@frg.farm to learn more!

Location
1800 Tysons Boulevard, Tysons Corner, VA 22102
Area
Tysons Corner / McLean
Cross Street
Galleria Drive & Tysons Blvd
Parking details
Hourly self-park garages with free evening and weekend validated parking; Silver Line Metro to Tysons Corner station is just ONE block away. Paid Valet Parking ($3 per vehicle) s available daily: for lunch and dinner service, Monday-Friday, and for weekend brunch and weekend dinner hours.
Public transit
Metro - Silver Line stop at Tysons Corner. The restaurant is just one block away.

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Popular dishes

Whirley Pop Kettle CornUS$8.50
Devil-Ish EggsUS$12.50
choose: classic, ham, or combo
Fried Green TomatoesUS$13.50
Thick-Cut Onion RingsUS$13.50
Blue Cheese Bacon DatesUS$13.50
Glazed Bacon LollisUS$13.50
Spinach DipUS$15.50
Garlic Black Pepper WingsUS$15.50
Baby Cheeseburgers*US$16.50
served with fries
- (3)US$16.50
- (6)US$21.50
Ahi Tuna Bites*US$16.50
Hot Crab & Artichoke DipUS$17.50

Bread Bites

Our breads are mixed, shaped, and baked in small batches daily

Coupla' Buttermilk BiscuitsUS$6.99
cultured butter, house jam
Prosciutto Farm BreadUS$7.99
fig jam, mascarpone, balsamic
Avocado ToastUS$7.99
lime, extra virgin olive oil
Brie Farm BreadUS$7.99
onion jam, crisp apple
Skillet CornbreadUS$9.99
ND honey butter, J.Q. Dickinson salt
Philly Soft PretzelUS$9.99
pimento cheese, BBQ mustard, sour cream & onion dip

Soups & Salads

add: herb chicken +$8.50, fried chicken tenders +$8.50, steak* +$10.50, salmon* +$10.50, tuna* +$10.50, shrimp +$10.50, scallops* +$12.50

Soups & Small Salads

Today's SoupUS$9.50
Roasted Tomato SoupUS$9.50
Farmers Salad*US$14.50
mixed lettuce, avocado, date, tomato, grape, almond, parmigiano reggiano, olive, champagne & sherry vinaigrettes
Drag through the GardenUS$14.50
mixed lettuce, tomato, green bean, carrot, radish, bell pepper, fennel, cucumber, lemon vinaigrette
Farro ArugulaUS$14.50
squash, walnut, dried fruit
Caesar SaladUS$14.50
little gem lettuce, parmigiano reggiano, pecorino romano, biscuit & cornbread croutons
Purple & Black KaleUS$14.50
hazelnut, date, radish, pecorino romano, lemon vinaigrette
Italian SundayUS$14.50
mixed lettuce, cucumber, radish, roasted tomato, pickled peppers, fennel, red onion, aged provolone, parmigiano reggiano, red wine vinaigrette

Entrée Salads

Good All GreenUS$18.50
mixed lettuce, broccoli, green bean, green apple, avocado, feta, toasted seeds, lemon & garlic herb vinaigrettes
Chicken Salad*US$19.50
hand-pulled roasted chicken salad with fresh herbs & golden raisins, served atop romaine hearts with avocado, tomato, beet, almond & blueberry tossed in champagne vinaigrette
Fried Chicken Salad*US$19.50
mixed lettuce, bacon, cheddar, avocado, tomato, onion, buttermilk ranch dressing with honey mustard drizzle
Many VegetableUS$21.50
avocado, egg, cannellini, onion, pecorino romano
Blue Cheese Steak*US$22.50
spinach, bacon, egg, apple, balsamic onion, crispy shallot, sherry vinaigrette
Spicy Ahi Tuna Poke*US$24.50
napa cabbage, avocado, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, basil, mint, sesame vinaigrette
Louie CobbUS$27.50
choose: shrimp, crab +$2, or combo +$1; romaine, avocado, tomato, egg, danish blue cheese, green onion, lemon vinaigrette

Burgers & Dogs

House-ground, hand-formed burger patties. Nitrate-free hot dogs made from 100% beef. Choice of side: chips, fries, coleslaw, crop list side, or thick-cut onion rings

Cheddar Cheeseburger*US$17.50
Our Best Veggie CheeseburgerUS$17.50
muenster, whole grains, black bean, sweet potato, beet
Pub Bacon Cheeseburger*US$19.50
griddled muenster & red onion, pickled peppers, spicy pub sauce, kaiser roll
Goat Cheese Burger*US$19.50
balsamic onions, bread & butter pickles, lemon aioli
Blue Cheese Balsamic Bacon Burger*US$19.50
kaiser roll
Ball Park DogUS$15.50
12-inch hot dogs. Yellow mustard, ketchup, relish, onion
Chili DogUS$15.50
12-inch hot dogs. Spicy mustard, grated onion, pimento cheese

Chicken

Humanely raised on independently-owned American family farms with an all-vegetarian diet and no antibiotics ever

Big Crispy TendersUS$20.50
street corn, thick-cut onion rings
Fried ChickenUS$24.50
choose: southern or spicy; buttermilk biscuit, mashed potatoes, braised collard greens & cabbage, white gravy
Hot Honey Fried ChickenUS$24.50
parmesan grits, green beans, sweet & sour tomatoes
Fried Chicken & WaffleUS$24.50
choose: southern or spicy; seven cheese macaroni, green beans, white gravy, maple syrup
Spatchcock ChickenUS$24.50
mashed potatoes, green beans; choose: peruvian spiced, honey thyme, or maple mustard

Sandwiches

All bread is mixed, shaped, and baked in our bakery. Choice of side: chips, fries, coleslaw, crop list side, or thick-cut onion rings

Egg SaladUS$12.50
Chicken SaladUS$17.50
cranberry orange bread
BLT with Roasted Turkey & AvocadoUS$17.50
lemon aioli, sourdough
Grilled Cheese & Tomato SoupUS$17.50
Roasted Vegetable, Avocado & BrieUS$18.50
apple walnut raisin bread
Spicy Fried ChickenUS$19.50
Shaved Pastrami MeltUS$20.50
Prime Rib Dip*US$21.50
kaiser roll

Signatures

Crop List PlatterUS$19.50
choice of three crop list sides
Chicken & Spinach EnchiladasUS$20.50
avocado salad, street corn
Chicken Pot PieUS$22.50
Veggie LoafUS$23.50
mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy, choice of one crop list side
Yankee Pot RoastUS$24.50
mashed potatoes, crispy onions
Chicken Fried Steak & WaffleUS$26.50
seven cheese macaroni, green beans, white gravy, maple syrup
Meatloaf & GravyUS$25.50
mashed potatoes, green beans
Shrimp & Grits, AndouilleUS$25.50

Winter Stews

Cooked slow & low. Served with a mini Farmers Salad and slices of grilled sourdough

Beef BurgooUS$19.50
potatoes, Founding Spirits Bourbon
Sirloin ChiliUS$19.50
American lager, onion, kidney beans
Pork & LentilUS$19.50
cilantro, lime, avocado salad, poached egg
New BrunswickUS$19.50
rotisserie chicken, lima beans, chickpeas, barley

Pasta & Parms

Linguine PomodoroUS$19.50
Spaghetti Squash MarinaraUS$19.50
Ricotta Gnocchi PomodoroUS$19.50
Baked Virginia Ham LinguineUS$19.50
Pappardelle BologneseUS$19.50
Seven Cheese MacaroniUS$20.50
Southern Carbonara LinguineUS$20.50
Sausage Mushroom Ricotta GnocchiUS$24.50
Chicken Bolognese LinguineUS$24.50
Founding Spirits Vodka Pesto Shrimp LinguineUS$27.50

Handmade Ravioli

Butternut SquashUS$19.50
sage brown butter
CheeseUS$20.50
tomato butter sauce, roasted cherry tomatoes
CrabUS$35.50
lemon butter sauce, balsamic drizzle

Parms

Chicken ParmUS$23.50
sautéed broccoli
Eggplant ParmUS$23.50
sautéed broccoli
Chicken MilaneseUS$24.50
sautéed spinach

Premium Seafood

Sustainably wild-caught or sustainably farmed. Traceable

Fish, Chips & BeerUS$23.99
short white beer
Cracker-Crusted ShrimpUS$25.99
fries, coleslaw, cornbread
Fishers Fry ComboUS$30.99
shrimp, white fish, crab cake, fries, coleslaw
Simple Style Seared TunaUS$32.99
sautéed broccoli, choice of one crop list side
Glazed Cedar Plank Salmon*US$33.99
mashed potatoes, green beans
Scallops Meunière*US$33.99
butternut risotto
Shrimp & Crab RisottoUS$35.99
wild mushrooms, lemon herb cream
Crab CakesUS$36.99
fries, coleslaw

Today's Fish - Premium Seafood

MKT. Choose preparation style. Sustainably wild-caught or sustainably farmed. Traceable

Crispy Corn-Crusted
parmesan grits, corn cilantro sauce, serrano sour cream, green tomato relish, cilantro oil
Coriander Pan-Seared
parmesan risotto, roasted leeks, poached autumn vegetables, mulled local apple cider glaze, lemon butter sauce, chives
Hazelnut Butter
pumpkin ravioli, hazelnut oil, pecorino romano, chives
Fresh Herbs & Lemon
parsnip horseradish puree, cauliflower, butternut squash & farro salad, lemon butter & oil, cilantro oil, parsley, dill, chives
Simple Style
blistered tomatoes, lemon oil, parsley, chives, lemon, choice of two crop list sides

From the Range

We collaborate with independent ranchers in the mid-Atlantic to buy our meat

Steak Frites*US$27.99
fries, choice of one crop list side
Stuffed Pork TenderloinUS$27.99
braised collard greens & cabbage, mashed potatoes
Steak & Enchiladas*US$28.99
avocado salad, street corn
BBQ Pork RibsUS$29.99
fries, green beans, coleslaw
Mustard Seed-Crusted Twin Lamb Chops*US$32.99
mashed potatoes, choice of one crop list side
Herb-Crusted Prime Rib*US$36.99
Au jus, horseradish cream; available after 5pm. Served with mashed potatoes or fries and choice of one crop list side
- 10 ozUS$36.99
Ribeye*US$35.99
Served with mashed potatoes or fries and choice of one crop list side
- 10 ozUS$35.99
Aged NY Strip*US$36.99
Served with mashed potatoes or fries and choice of one crop list side
- 12 ozUS$36.99
Filet*US$41.99
Served with mashed potatoes or fries and choice of one crop list side
- 8 ozUS$41.99

Seasonal Crop List Sides

serves 2 - $10.99

Cauliflower, Butternut Squash & Farro Salad
celery root, kale, cranberry, blueberry, pumpkin & sunflower seeds, farmers herbs, maple dijon
Roasted Maple Brussels Sprouts & White Cabbage
red onion, maple butter
Roasted Autumn Vegetables
carrots, parsnips, turnips, butternut squash, brussels sprouts, mulled local apple cider glaze
Roasted Red Beets & Ricotta
fresh dill, capers, lemon oil
Lemon Garlic Roasted Broccoli
toasted almond, pecorino romano
Mashed Sweet Potatoes & Toasted Fluff
dry-roasted corn & brown sugar crumble

What 13,066 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Washington, D.C. Area
Most Booked
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

At Founding Farmers VA: Tysons, guests rave about its "great food that never disappoints" and "excellent service." The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it ideal for family gatherings. While some note occasional service hiccups, the overall dining experience is often described as "amazing." Don't miss their brunch buffet, praised for its variety and quality.

13,066 Reviews

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Linda
VIP
Mauritius
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and ffresh. Hubby and I took the kids and my mom out for brunch. They loved every minute. Service was amazing.
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Christina
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I took my husband here for brunch for the first time, and although he was underwhelmed by the brunch selections they had, he did love their pancakes. I absolutely love this place, I come here all the time for brunch with my girlfriends, it’s always a 10 out of 10 for me.
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Deborah
Washington DC
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a reservation and were seated within a few minutes of our arrival - just enough time for us to get a view of the buffet. The buffet was well staffed and had a wide variety of items to choose from. Since this was our first visit, the hostess who seated us gave good description of buffet and explained the menus and beverages. Our waiter, Aaron, was just as good, introducing himself, explaining and taking our drink orders, and keeping track of the needs of our table and I'm sure, the others he was responsible for. A manager, Dean, stopped by to answer our questions about Founding Farmer and to make sure we had what we needed and our expectations were being met. Both he and our waiter Aaron were very pleasant, helpful, and met our needs in the midst of a very busy environment.
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Vanessa
Washington DC
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Need more options for those who need to have a better selection with food items. Cut back on the oil for the crab dip and less dressing in the salads.
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judy
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my first time eating there. The food was good but not great. It may have been just what I ordered. I would eat there again and try a different dish before making a solid opinion
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Mrs. V
VIP
Washington DC
52 reviews
1.0
52 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food was horrible. The manager, Shaq was extremely professional and appreciated. We are pleased with her apologies for the kitchen staff.
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Tony
VIP
Philadelphia
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I recommend Founding Farmers at Tyson Center for a great meal with excellent service and beverage choices.
Founding Farmers VA: TysonsResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for your recommendation, Tony! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and had a great experience with our service and beverage selection with us. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon! -Najjah
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Latasha
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Matt the waiter can be a little more friendly and offer to refill drink. Thank you
Founding Farmers VA: TysonsResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for your feedback, Latasha! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed your meal. We’ll be sure to pass along your comments to Matt to help improve the service. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope to welcome you back soon! -Najjah
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allyson
Dallas
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Let me first say that we went for the Christmas day buffet, so this may not be applicable to their daily menu, service, and ambience. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre, they ran out of an item that my daughter was very much looking forward to eating, and the service was confrontational. The waiter argued with my husband regarding a drink order he placed. Maybe I will go back when there isn’t a holiday rush.
Founding Farmers VA: TysonsResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Allyson. We are sorry to hear that your experience during the Christmas Day buffet didn't meet expectations. We appreciate your patience, especially during such a busy time. We take all comments seriously and will address the issues with both the food and service you mentioned. We would love to welcome you back to provide a better experience. This said, please email me at: Hospitality@FRG.Farm with a copy of your review, date dined, and location. We hope to see you again soon! -Najjah
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Karen Swain
Western NC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was wonderful. The atmosphere was steller, service was great. Food was good but cool. We had a buffet. The food all could have been hotter. They needed more fire under the meat and veggies.
Founding Farmers VA: TysonsResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for sharing your experience, Karen! We're thrilled to hear that the atmosphere, service, and food were enjoyable. We appreciate your feedback on the temperature and will work on improving. We hope to welcome you back soon! -Najjah
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FAQs

Founding Farmers VA: Tysons offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Founding Farmers VA: Tysons also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 442-8783.

Founding Farmers VA: Tysons is rated 4.4 stars by 13066 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 201 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Founding Farmers VA: Tysons

1800 Tysons Boulevard, Tysons Corner, VA 22102

Additional information

Cross Street
Galleria Drive & Tysons Blvd
Area
Tysons Corner / McLean
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30 am–11:00 am First Bake Mon–Fri 7:30 am–10:30 am Buffet Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hourly self-park garages with free evening and weekend validated parking; Silver Line Metro to Tysons Corner station is just ONE block away. Paid Valet Parking ($3 per vehicle) s available daily: for lunch and dinner service, Monday-Friday, and for weekend brunch and weekend dinner hours.
Public transit
Metro - Silver Line stop at Tysons Corner. The restaurant is just one block away.
Payment Options
Contactless Payment
Executive Chef
Joe Goetze

Website
http://www.wearefoundingfarmers.com/
Phone number
(703) 442-8783
Catering
Founding Farmers is available to cater your next event. Available for pick up and delivery across Northern Virginia. Full service catering is also available. Contact events@frg.farm to learn more!

Featured in

100 Washington, D.C. Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Founding Farmers VA: Tysons

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

100 Washington, D.C. Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Hot Crab & Artichoke Dip

Chicken Milanese

Steak

Starters

Whirley Pop Kettle CornUS$8.50

Devil-Ish EggsUS$12.50

Fried Green TomatoesUS$13.50

Thick-Cut Onion RingsUS$13.50

Blue Cheese Bacon DatesUS$13.50

Glazed Bacon LollisUS$13.50

Spinach DipUS$15.50

Garlic Black Pepper WingsUS$15.50

Baby Cheeseburgers*US$16.50

Ahi Tuna Bites*US$16.50

Hot Crab & Artichoke DipUS$17.50

Bread Bites

Coupla' Buttermilk BiscuitsUS$6.99

Prosciutto Farm BreadUS$7.99

Avocado ToastUS$7.99

Brie Farm BreadUS$7.99

Skillet CornbreadUS$9.99

Philly Soft PretzelUS$9.99

Soups & Salads

Soups & Small Salads

Today's SoupUS$9.50

Roasted Tomato SoupUS$9.50

Farmers Salad*US$14.50

Drag through the GardenUS$14.50

Farro ArugulaUS$14.50

Caesar SaladUS$14.50

Purple & Black KaleUS$14.50

Italian SundayUS$14.50

Entrée Salads

Good All GreenUS$18.50

Chicken Salad*US$19.50

Fried Chicken Salad*US$19.50

Many VegetableUS$21.50

Blue Cheese Steak*US$22.50

Spicy Ahi Tuna Poke*US$24.50

Louie CobbUS$27.50

Burgers & Dogs

Cheddar Cheeseburger*US$17.50

Our Best Veggie CheeseburgerUS$17.50

Pub Bacon Cheeseburger*US$19.50

Goat Cheese Burger*US$19.50

Blue Cheese Balsamic Bacon Burger*US$19.50

Ball Park DogUS$15.50

Chili DogUS$15.50

Chicken

Big Crispy TendersUS$20.50

Fried ChickenUS$24.50

Hot Honey Fried ChickenUS$24.50

Fried Chicken & WaffleUS$24.50

Spatchcock ChickenUS$24.50

Sandwiches

Egg SaladUS$12.50

Chicken SaladUS$17.50

BLT with Roasted Turkey & AvocadoUS$17.50

Grilled Cheese & Tomato SoupUS$17.50

Roasted Vegetable, Avocado & BrieUS$18.50

Spicy Fried ChickenUS$19.50

Shaved Pastrami MeltUS$20.50

Prime Rib Dip*US$21.50

Signatures

Crop List PlatterUS$19.50

Chicken & Spinach EnchiladasUS$20.50

Chicken Pot PieUS$22.50

Veggie LoafUS$23.50

Yankee Pot RoastUS$24.50

Chicken Fried Steak & WaffleUS$26.50

Meatloaf & GravyUS$25.50

Shrimp & Grits, AndouilleUS$25.50

Winter Stews

Beef BurgooUS$19.50

Sirloin ChiliUS$19.50