
American
The Blue Chair Tavern
41 University Ave
Sewanee, TN 37375
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Tavern
Sharables & Small Plates
Deviled eggs
Deviled Eggs "Blue Chair Style" (GF) Topped with crispy country ham and pickled mustard seeds.$9.00Fried Okra
Long-Cut Fried Okra (V, GF) |Whole okra pods, cornmeal-dusted$10.00Pimento Cheese & Corn Bread
Pimento Cheese & Griddled Cornbread (GF Option) House-made palmetto roasted pepper pimento cheese served with warm, flat-top griddled cornmeal cakes.$12.00Holy Smokin Wings
Hickory-smoked wings tossed in our signature dry rub or house sauce. 87-8 wings$14.00“Big Easy” Cajun Cracklins
Cajun Cracklins (GF) Tossed in our signature "Big Easy" spice, house remoulade$8.00The Goat
$12.00Froglegs
Louisiana Froglegs house smoked , flash fried- naked or tossed and sauced$16.00
Soups Greens
GUMBO
Authentic dark-roux gumbo made from scratch every morning. Featuring a rotating cast of smoked meats, fresh seafood, and local seasonal vegetables. Served with rice and crusty bread. Ask for the details$11.00+Caesar
Crisp hearts of Romaine, signature creamy dressing, aged Parmesan, and cracked black pepper. Topped with house croutons$13.00
Handhelds
PO BOY - Shrimp
Half-pound of Gulf shrimp, beef tallow fries, slaw, and hushpuppies.$18.00PO BOY - Mississippi Debris
$19.00PO BOY - Catfish
$17.00PO BOY - Oyster
$18.00PO BOY - Lost Vegan TOM
fried green tomatoes po boy$16.00Sewanee Smash Burger
Two 3oz patties, caramelized onions, sharp cheddar, and LTO on toasted brioche.$14.00Poolroom Burger
6 ounces of ground chuck, cooked to order , LTO ,dill pickle on toasted brioche$15.50Ripper Dog
Deep fried 1/4 hotdog - bun- mustard slaw$3.50Corn Dog
Cron Dog$3.50
Baskets
CATFISH BASKET
Cornmeal-dredged catfish, beef tallow fries, hushpuppies, and house-made tartar sauce.$16.00Frog legs
1/2 lb Hickory smoked and Fried Frog legs$15.00SHRIMP BASKET
Half-pound of Gulf shrimp, beef tallow fries, slaw, and hushpuppies.$17.00Chicken Tenders
4 Hand Breaded Chicken Tenders with Fries$12.00
BIG Plates
Cod
$14.50Crab Cakes
Two pan seared crab cakes, tavern remoulade, and okra-corn succotash. Great for sharing.$19.00Creole - Pasta Night
$48.00Flounder
$19.00Lost Mushroom - Pasta Night
$48.00Pesto - Pasta Night
$48.00Smoked Pork - Pasta Night
$48.00Smoked Turkey
House Smoked Turkey w/Potato salad , cole slaw$13.95
AddOnSides
Dirty Sodas
Brunch
FOR THE TABLE
GRIDDLE & FRYER SPECIALS
Morning After Smash Burger
Two 3oz custom-blend beef patties, melted American cheese, griddled onions, and house pickles topped with a medium fried egg and our signature "Tavern Sauce" on a toasted brioche bun. Served with house fries.$16.00New Orleans Style Pain Perdu
Thick-cut Gambino’s French bread soaked in an Irish whiskey custard and griddled until golden brown. Served with smoked sausage, whipped butter, and warm maple syrup.$16.00Hot Honey Chicken & Waffles
Double-fried buttermilk chicken breast tossed in our house-made honey hot sauce. Served over a crisp Belgian waffle with a side of savory sausage gravy for dipping.$19.00Loaded Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled eggs, seared chorizo, crispy potatoes, and Monterey Jack cheese tucked into a flour tortilla and toasted on the griddle. Served with a side of sharp salsa verde.$15.00Country Fried Steak & Eggs
A Southern powerhouse. Prime cube steak, double-dredged and fried until shatteringly crisp. Smothered in velvety, cracked-pepper sausage gravy and served with two eggs of any style and house fries.$21.00Sourdough Avocado Toast
Thick-cut sourdough seared on the griddle with garlic butter, topped with smashed avocado, pickled red onions, and two over-easy eggs. Served with a side of mixed greens.$14.00shrimp and grits
Traditional low country shrimp and grits prepared the Southern way, with shrimp, bacon and andouille sausage in a Cajun spiced sauce served over creamy, cheesy grits. Southern comfort food at it's finest$19.00
July 3rd and 4th menu
July 3 and 4th
CATFISH BASKET
Southern-raised catfish fillets tossed in our proprietary Creole-spiced cornmeal blend, fried to a perfect crunch, served with house remoulade.$15.50FRIED SHRIMP BASKET
Plump, wild-caught shrimp lightly dusted in a seasoned cornmeal flour crust, fried golden and served with a zesty Creole cocktail sauce.$16.50CHICKEN FINGER BASKET
Buttermilk chicken tenderloins fried crisp and juicy, served with your choice of honey mustard or smoky BBQ dip.$13.00HOLY SMOKING WINGS
One pound of jumbo pit-smoked chicken wings flash-fried for crispness, then tossed in a fiery, sweet-and-smoky dry rub.$14.00PULLED CHICKEN
Slow-cooked mountain-style pulled chicken, piled high on a toasted brioche bun with a splash of tangy vinegar BBQ sauce.$13.50PULLED PORK
Classic low-and-slow pork shoulder, pit-smoked over native hickory, hand-pulled and dressed with our signature house blend sauce.$14.00PHILLY STEAK
Thinly shaved ribeye griddled with caramelized onions and sweet bell peppers, smothered in melted provolone on a toasted hoagie roll.$15.50PIMENTO CHEESE SAND
Sharp white and yellow cheddar pimento cheese spread, griddled golden brown on thick-sliced sourdough bread until perfectly melted.$10.50SMASH BURGER
Two griddle-shattered custom beef patties with crispy, lacey edges, melted American cheese, pickles, and secret tavern sauce on a griddled bun.$14.50HOTDOGS
Two premium all-beef franks simmered in a roaring local amber beer and Tabasco broth, served in warm buns with spicy mustard.$9.50CORNDOG AND FRIES
Golden, sweet honey-batter dipped corndogs fried to crisp perfection, accompanied by a generous helping of our seasoned tavern fries.$11.00SMOKED PORK MAC
Rich, creamy three-cheese baked macaroni topped with our signature hand-pulled hickory smoked pork and a drizzle of tavern sweet sauce.$12.00CHICKEN GUMBO
A rich, deeply flavored dark roux gumbo packed with tender chicken, sliced okra, and smoky regional sausage, served over white rice.$8.50CRACKLINS
Crispy, golden-fried pork cracklins seasoned hot and fresh with our proprietary blend of fiery Cajun spices.$7.00MUSHROOMS
Whole button mushrooms coated in a rich, savory garlic-herb batter, flash-fried for a juicy bite, accompanied by Creole remoulade.$9.00POTATO SALAD
Red skin potatoes tossed with blue-ribbon mayo, grainy mustard, celery, and a heavy dust of New Orleans Creole seasoning.$4.00COLE SLAW
Crisp shredded green cabbage and carrots folded into a sweet, tangy southern-style sweet cream dressing.$3.50TAVERN FRYS
TALLOW FRIES$3.50CHIPS
HOUSE CHIPS$3.50NANA PUDDIN
Rich vanilla bean custard layered with sweet sliced bananas, classic Nilla wafers, and fresh whipped cream.$6.50
Cod
$14.50
Customize your item
BIG plates mods
Optional
Request advisory
We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all substitutes. Extra charges may apply.
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All hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
Restaurant info
If the University is the heart of the Mountain, The Blue Chair Tavern is its living room. Tucked right in the center of downtown Sewanee, "The Chair" (as locals call it) is the quintessential village gathering spot where the line between "gown" and "town" happily blurs.
Location
41 University Ave, Sewanee, TN 37375
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