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    The Blue Chair Tavern

    41 University Ave

    Sewanee, TN 37375


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    Brunch
    July 3rd and 4th menu

    Tavern

    Sharables & Small Plates

    • Deviled eggs

      Deviled Eggs "Blue Chair Style" (GF) Topped with crispy country ham and pickled mustard seeds.
      $9.00
    • Fried Okra

      Long-Cut Fried Okra (V, GF) |Whole okra pods, cornmeal-dusted
      $10.00
    • Pimento Cheese & Corn Bread

      Pimento Cheese & Griddled Cornbread (GF Option) House-made palmetto roasted pepper pimento cheese served with warm, flat-top griddled cornmeal cakes.
      $12.00
    • Holy 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
      $8.00
    • The Goat

      $12.00
    • Froglegs

      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.
      $18.00
    • PO BOY - Mississippi Debris

      $19.00
    • PO BOY - Catfish

      $17.00
    • PO BOY - Oyster

      $18.00
    • PO BOY - Lost Vegan TOM

      fried green tomatoes po boy
      $16.00
    • Sewanee Smash Burger

      Two 3oz patties, caramelized onions, sharp cheddar, and LTO on toasted brioche.
      $14.00
    • Poolroom Burger

      6 ounces of ground chuck, cooked to order , LTO ,dill pickle on toasted brioche
      $15.50
    • Ripper Dog

      Deep fried 1/4 hotdog - bun- mustard slaw
      $3.50
    • Corn Dog

      Cron Dog
      $3.50

    Baskets

    • CATFISH BASKET

      Cornmeal-dredged catfish, beef tallow fries, hushpuppies, and house-made tartar sauce.
      $16.00
    • Frog legs

      1/2 lb Hickory smoked and Fried Frog legs
      $15.00
    • SHRIMP BASKET

      Half-pound of Gulf shrimp, beef tallow fries, slaw, and hushpuppies.
      $17.00
    • Chicken Tenders

      4 Hand Breaded Chicken Tenders with Fries
      $12.00

    BIG Plates

    • Cod

      $14.50
    • Crab Cakes

      Two pan seared crab cakes, tavern remoulade, and okra-corn succotash. Great for sharing.
      $19.00
    • Creole - Pasta Night

      $48.00
    • Flounder

      $19.00
    • Lost Mushroom - Pasta Night

      $48.00
    • Pesto - Pasta Night

      $48.00
    • Smoked Pork - Pasta Night

      $48.00
    • Smoked Turkey

      House Smoked Turkey w/Potato salad , cole slaw
      $13.95

    AddOnSides

    • Hushpuppies

      House made gluten free hushpuppies
      $6.00
    • VEG FRIES

      $6.00
    • Tallow Fries

      $6.00
    • Pimento cheese cup

      $8.00
    • VINEGAR SLAW

      $5.00
    • Oysters

      $6.00+
    • Xtra 1 Shrimp

      $3.00
    • Xtra 3oz Chicken

      $3.00
    • Xtra 1 Oyster

      $2.00

    Dirty Sodas

    • Order of the Gown

      $3.95
    • Angels Protection

      $3.95
    • Vice-Chancellor

      $4.25
    • Fog on the MT

      $4.25
    • The Cross Sunset

      $3.95
    • The Cheston Plunge

      $3.95

    Deli

    • The Plateau French Dip

      $16.00
    • Delta Club

      $14.50
    • Cajun Philly

      $15.50
    • Big Sexy Grilled Cheese|

      $14.00
    • Smoky Mountain Turkey Salad

      $13.50
    • Lost Vegan (Deli Edition)

      $13.00
    • Tavern Pasta Salad

      $4.50+
    • Creole Potato Salad

      $4.50+
    • Confetti Corn Salad

      $4.50+

    Brunch

    FOR THE TABLE

    • Cinnamon-Sugar Donut Holes

      Fried to order and tossed in warm spiced sugar. Served with a salted caramel dipping sauce.
      $9.00
    • Tavern Hash

      A mountain of tavern fries topped with silky cheddar cheese sauce, black pepper sausage gravy, crispy bacon bits, and a sunny-side-up egg.
      $14.00

    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.
      $16.00
    • New 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.
      $16.00
    • Hot 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.
      $19.00
    • Loaded 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.
      $15.00
    • Country 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.
      $21.00
    • Sourdough 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.
      $14.00
    • shrimp 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

    SIDES & EXTRAS

    • 2 slices of Bacon

      $5.00
    • 2 Sage Sausage Patties

      $5.00
    • Homestyle Breakfast Potatoes

      $6.00
    • Scrambled Tofu & Spinach

      $6.00
    • Sourdough toast

      $4.00
    • Simple Greens w/ Vinaigrette

      $5.00
    • Greek Yogurt & Berries

      $7.00
    • Single Egg (Any Style)

      $3.00

    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.
      $15.50
    • FRIED SHRIMP BASKET

      Plump, wild-caught shrimp lightly dusted in a seasoned cornmeal flour crust, fried golden and served with a zesty Creole cocktail sauce.
      $16.50
    • CHICKEN FINGER BASKET

      Buttermilk chicken tenderloins fried crisp and juicy, served with your choice of honey mustard or smoky BBQ dip.
      $13.00
    • HOLY SMOKING WINGS

      One pound of jumbo pit-smoked chicken wings flash-fried for crispness, then tossed in a fiery, sweet-and-smoky dry rub.
      $14.00
    • PULLED CHICKEN

      Slow-cooked mountain-style pulled chicken, piled high on a toasted brioche bun with a splash of tangy vinegar BBQ sauce.
      $13.50
    • PULLED PORK

      Classic low-and-slow pork shoulder, pit-smoked over native hickory, hand-pulled and dressed with our signature house blend sauce.
      $14.00
    • PHILLY STEAK

      Thinly shaved ribeye griddled with caramelized onions and sweet bell peppers, smothered in melted provolone on a toasted hoagie roll.
      $15.50
    • PIMENTO CHEESE SAND

      Sharp white and yellow cheddar pimento cheese spread, griddled golden brown on thick-sliced sourdough bread until perfectly melted.
      $10.50
    • SMASH BURGER

      Two griddle-shattered custom beef patties with crispy, lacey edges, melted American cheese, pickles, and secret tavern sauce on a griddled bun.
      $14.50
    • HOTDOGS

      Two premium all-beef franks simmered in a roaring local amber beer and Tabasco broth, served in warm buns with spicy mustard.
      $9.50
    • CORNDOG AND FRIES

      Golden, sweet honey-batter dipped corndogs fried to crisp perfection, accompanied by a generous helping of our seasoned tavern fries.
      $11.00
    • SMOKED PORK MAC

      Rich, creamy three-cheese baked macaroni topped with our signature hand-pulled hickory smoked pork and a drizzle of tavern sweet sauce.
      $12.00
    • CHICKEN GUMBO

      A rich, deeply flavored dark roux gumbo packed with tender chicken, sliced okra, and smoky regional sausage, served over white rice.
      $8.50
    • CRACKLINS

      Crispy, golden-fried pork cracklins seasoned hot and fresh with our proprietary blend of fiery Cajun spices.
      $7.00
    • MUSHROOMS

      Whole button mushrooms coated in a rich, savory garlic-herb batter, flash-fried for a juicy bite, accompanied by Creole remoulade.
      $9.00
    • POTATO SALAD

      Red skin potatoes tossed with blue-ribbon mayo, grainy mustard, celery, and a heavy dust of New Orleans Creole seasoning.
      $4.00
    • COLE SLAW

      Crisp shredded green cabbage and carrots folded into a sweet, tangy southern-style sweet cream dressing.
      $3.50
    • TAVERN FRYS

      TALLOW FRIES
      $3.50
    • CHIPS

      HOUSE CHIPS
      $3.50
    • NANA PUDDIN

      Rich vanilla bean custard layered with sweet sliced bananas, classic Nilla wafers, and fresh whipped cream.
      $6.50

    Cod

    $14.50

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    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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