Tavern on the James Menu – Scottsville, VA

Type : American restaurant

Location : Scottsville, VA

Based on 989 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery

Tavern on the James 24590

Address:
280 Valley St, Scottsville, VA 24590

Phone: (434) 286-3500

Website: https://www.facebook.com/348360001902494/

Hours

Monday

(Labor Day)
Closed
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Friday 11 AM–9 PM
Saturday 11 AM–9 PM
Sunday 11 AM–8 PM

Menu

Lunch Specials
Grilled Ham & Swiss Cheese
Served on your choice of white or wheat bread
$6.99
Mt. Porkington
Shaved Pork Loin, Grilled Onion and Mexican Mustard Sauce served on Potato Bun
$6.99
American & Swiss Grilled Cheese
Served on your choice of white or wheat bread & accompanied by a cup of soup of the day
$6.99
Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms
Mushrooms stuffed with garlic & asiago crostini resting on grilled romaine and topped with marinara sauce
$6.99
Blackened Tuna Sandwich
Tuna blackened to medium rare and served on kaiser roll
$6.99
Fried Catfish On A Bun
Served on Potato Bun with Cole Slaw on the side
$6.99
James Jr. Cheeseburger
1/4 lb. Ragged Branch Distillery Farm ground beef, American Cheese, applewood smoked bacon, LTM served on Potato Bun
$6.99
Tavern’s Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich
Hand Breaded pounded Chicken Cutlets served with Dill Slaw and Sriracha Mayo
$6.99
Pig-N-Chicken
6 oz. Chicken burger, smoked ham and melted Swiss cheese with dijon aioli served on Potato Bun
$6.99
Fried Chicken Livers
Served with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
$6.99
Spaghetti With Meat Sauce
Served with Garlic Bread
$6.99
Lunch Chef Salad
Smoked ham, roasted turkey, Swiss & American cheese, applewood smoked bacon, boiled egg atop fresh greens
$6.99
Apps, Salads, & Soups
Fried Chicken Wings
Lightly seasoned, fried, then tossed in your favorite sauce. Served with celery and bleu cheese or ranch. Sauces: Mild, Hot, Jamaican Jerk, Sweet Thai, BBQ or Honey BBQ
$11.49
Fried Chicken Tenders
Four juicy tenderloins served with choice of ranch, honey mustard or bbq
$9.99
Jumbo Lump Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Mushrooms stuffed with crab and covered with Swiss cheese and bacon sauce
$11.99
Bacon Wrapped Jumbo Shrimp
Broiled gulf coast shrimp wrapped in Applewood smoked bacon and served with a Dijon soy sauce
$12.99
Pigs In A Cashmere
Linguica Sausage wrapped in puffed pastry, braised cabbage, grilled onion and red bell peppers, melted cheddar cheese then drizzled with a Dijon honey sauce
$9.99
Fried Dill Pickle Spears
Crisp and zesty dill spears lightly battered and fried. Served with ranch or bleu cheese dressing
$8.49
Bacon Cheese Fries
French fries covered with melted cheddar cheese and real bacon crumbles and served with ranch dressing
$8.99
Alien Nachos
Baked potato skins covered with melted cheddar cheese and chili, then garnished with lettuce, diced tomatoes, bacon, jalapenos, and sour cream
$9.99
Nachos Supreme
Freshly cooked nacho chips loaded with homemade red chili, topped with cheddar and mozzarella cheese, then garnished with pickled jalapeno, iceburg lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream
$12.99
Deep Fried Banana Peppers With Chile Con Queso
Banana Peppers hand dipped in Tempura Batter and served with a Mexican Velveeta dipping fondue
$8.99
Steamed Spiced Shrimp $14.99
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks $8.99
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp $13.49
8 Layer Chicken Quesadilla $8.99
Wasabi Crab Balls $11.49
Garden Fresh Salad
Mixed greens topped with colorful and seasonal vegetables and cheeses
$7.99
Tropical Chicken & Fruit Salad
Tender pieces of skinless chicken breast mixed with seasonal fruit on a bed of fresh greens, drizzled with lemon-poppy seed dressing
$12.99
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing and topped with Asiago cheese and Tavern-made croutons; without Tavern-made croutons
$8.99
Chef Salad
Smoked ham, oven roasted turkey, Swiss and American cheese, bacon, boiled egg atop fresh greens
$12.99
Seared Sesame Tuna And Crab Salad
Seared sesame encrusted tuna, cooked medium rare and sliced. Accompanied by surimi Crab Louis over mixed greens
$12.99
Creamy Potato Bacon Soup $2.99
Chicken Pot Pie
Served in a crock and topped with puff pastry dough
$8.49
French Onion Soup
Buried under a Tavern crouton and smothered with provolone cheese
$5.99
Soup Du Jour
Ask your Tavern server about our soup of the day
$2.99
Sandwiches
James River Burger
9 oz. all beef burger from Local Ragged Branch Distillery with Applewood smoked bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and red onion served on a Kaiser roll
$11.49
Vegetarian Cheeseburger
with melted cheddar cheese and avocado and served on a Kaiser roll; Voted Scottsville’s best grilled veggie burger
$10.99
Build Your Own 8 Oz. Burger
Start with an 8 oz. all beef burger from Local Ragged Branch Distillery. Personalize your own burger by adding Tavern Extras from our list below
$9.49
French Dip
Sliced roast beef on a warm hoagie roll topped with melted Swiss and accompanied by au jus
$11.49
Philly Cheese Steak
Thinly sliced grilled steak on a warm hoagie roll topped with sautéed peppers & onions and melted Provolone
$11.49
Grilled Chicken Sandwich Tavern Style
Tender chicken breast grilled and topped with fried banana peppers and chile con queso
$10.99
Pulled Pork BBQ
Slowly smoked for 12 hours and piled high on a Kaiser roll. Season yourself with our homemade BBQ sauce
$10.99
Reuben
Corned beef slow cooked in house, hand carved and served on grilled marble rye topped with sauerkraut, 1000 Island dressing, and melted Swiss
$12.49
Crab Cake
1/3 pound lump crab cake, accompanied by homemade coleslaw and served on soft, buttered, toasted bun; No Filler
$15.99
Chicken Wrap
Tender chicken breast grilled with smoked ham and melted Swiss Cheese wrapped in Dijon mayonnaise lettuce
$10.99
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
$12.49
BLT
7 Strips of Applewood smoked bacon, iceberg lettuce, juicy tomatoes and mayonnaise and served on your choice of white or wheat bread
$8.99
Vegetarian Patty $11.49
Beyond Burger $10.99
The Big Chick $11.49
Tavern Bread Selection
For an Additional $0.75, you may substitute Marble Rye, Sourdough or Jalapeño Corn Bread
Tavern Toppings
Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Mayonnaise, Mustard, Ketchup
Tavern Extras
American Cheese ($0.50); Bleu Cheese, Swiss Cheese, Provolone Cheese, Cheddar Cheese ($0.99 each); Grilled Onions, Grilled Mushrooms, Grilled Peppers, Jalapenos ($0.90 each); Bacon ($1.59)
Dinner Entrees
Fried Pork Loin
Tender Pork Loin deep fried and served with biscuits and sausage gravy
$9.99
Ribeye
12 ounce cut and chargrilled to perfection and accompanied by seasonal vegetable of the day and baked potato
$18.99
Riverboat Steak
Tavern blend ground round steak nestled in Merlot mashed potatoes topped with Swiss cheese, mushroom and onion sauce
$14.99
River Yacht
10 ounce hand cut Ribeye nestled in Merlot mashed potatoes
$21.99
Filet Mignon
8 ounce cut Filet Mignon accompanied by seasonal vegetable of the day and a baked potato
$18.99
Blackened Blue Catfish Burrito
Blackened Catfish, grilled red bell pepper & onion, melted mozzarella and cheddar cheese in a soft tortilla. Accompanied by jalapeno dill slaw and a cup of our signature black bean soup
$14.49
12 Hour Pot Roast
Braised boneless short rib with carrots, potatoes, and onions
$13.99
Shrimp Scampi
Jumbo gulf shrimp sauteed with lump crab in garlic butter and accompanied by rice pilaf and seasonal vegetable of the day
$22.49
Scottsville Style Ribs
Finger lickin’ good saucy ribs that are literally falling off the bone. Accompanied by grilled potato wedges and fried apples
$22.49
Vegetarian Portabella Stuffed Ravioli
Vegetarian portabella and tofu burrato homemade stuffed ravioli accompanied with marinara sauce
$13.99
Sauteed Chicken Breast Picatta
Lightly seasoned chicken breast, sauteed with garlic butter and capers and accompanied by mushroom crostini and rice pilaf
$14.99
London Broil $12.99
Fried Fish & Chips $11.99
Mac & Cheese Bowl
Made with Cavatappi Pasta. Ask your server for the daily selection
$10.99
Kids Menu
Chicken Nuggets
Hamburger
Mac & Cheese
Grilled Hot Dog
Grilled Cheese
Spaghetti
with Marinara or Alfredo Sauce
Dessert
Bread Pudding With Captain Morgan’s Rum Sauce
A rich baked custard with raisins
$6.99
Cold Muddy River
Chocolate cake rolled around vanilla ice cream and frozen. Sliced and served with strawberry, chocolate and cream anglais
$7.49
Blackberry Cobbler
Blackberry cobbler served warm with vanilla ice cream
$6.49
Banana Pudding Cake
A light and fluffy yellow cake layered with banana pudding, topped with vanilla frosting, whipped cream, vanilla wafers and bananas
$6.99
Peanut Butter Pie
Subtle peanut butter taste whipped to perfection and sprinkled with gourmet chocolate shavings
$5.95
Ghirardelli Brownie Sundae
Warm Brownie topped with banana, nuts, syrups, whipped cream and a cherry
$7.99
Banquet Menu
Assortment Of Breads And Muffins
Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
French Toast Sticks With Maple Syrup
Smoked Applewood Bacon
Sausage Patties Or Links
Assortment Of Breads And Muffins
Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
French Toast Sticks With Maple Syrup
Country Ham
Smoked Applewood Bacon
Sausage Patties Or Links
Shrimp Étouffée Grits
Home Fries
Fried Apples
Fresh Fruit
Garden Fresh Salad
Mixed greens topped with colorful, seasonal vegetables and cheeses
$39.50
Spinach Salad
Fresh spinach topped with mushroom, bacon, hard-boiled eggs and red onion drizzled with a honey Dijon dressing
$40.00
Cole Slaw $30.00
Tuscany Salad
Balsamic marinated tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion
$40.00
Pasta Salad
Rotini Pasta and olives, carrots, red cabbage, tomatoes, red onion tossed in a zesty Italian dressing
$40.00
Tropical Chicken & Fruit Salad
Tender pieces of skinless chicken breast mixed with seasonal fruit on a bed of fresh greens drizzled with tropical-poppy seed dressing
$95.00
Ambrosia
Assorted seasonal fresh fruit garnished with shaved coconut
$65.00
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing and topped with Asiogi cheese and Tavern-made croutons
$49.50
Seafood Salad
Succulent Shrimp, scallops, crabmeat, celery, cucumber and onion tossed in a citrus mayonnaise dressing
$95.00
Potato Salad $25.00
Meat And Cheese Platter
Assorted Cold Cuts, cheeses and bread served with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and pickle
$90.00
Chicken Or Tuna Salad
Homemade
$70.00
Fish
A Giant and mildly, flavored cod, hand-dipped in light batter and fried golden on a Kaiser Roll
$95.00
Roast Beef
Roast Beef, With Choice of Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes, and Onions with a horseradish spread
$95.00
Pulled Pork BBQ
Slowly smoked for 12 hours and piled high on a Kaiser roll. Season yourself with our apple and pepper BBQ sauce
$87.00
Ham & Swiss
Smoked Ham, Swiss Cheese, Lettuce and Tomato, mustard served on your choice of bread
$80.00
Chicken Breast
Fried boneless chicken breast, Lettuce and Tomato served on a Kaiser Roll
$85.00
Meatballs In Spence’s Homemade Sauce $45.00
Potato Chips With Dipping Sauce $15.00
Seasonal Fresh Fruit & Cheese Display
Served with an Wide Array of Fresh Cut Fruit & Cheese
$45.00
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Display
Served with an Wide Array of Fresh Cut Fruit
$15.00
Hummus Platter With Pita Triangles
Served with sautéed Gruyere and mushroom garnish
$65.00
Vegetable Crudité $15.00
Rotisserie Rub Chicken Kabobs
Tender Pieces of chicken breast seasoned with a rotisserie rub, grilled with onions, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes and served on a skewer
$30.00
Shrimp Cocktail $18.00
Kite’s Country Ham Biscuits $62.00
Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs $32.00
Avocado, Red Onion, Melted Cheddar On Open Faced Croissants $18.00
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp $32.50
Fried Chicken Nuggets $14.00
Salmon Pâté On Brioche $38.00
Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts $7.00
Pigs In Blankets $28.00
Pâté And Toast Points $18.00
Chicken Wings
with Bleu Cheese or Ranch
$12.00
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms $30.00
Smoked Ham Biscuits $19.00
Pineapple Pork Kabobs $15.00
Fried Shrimp
Jumbo Shrimp, Butterflied, hand-breaded and deep fried to golden brown served with homemade cocktail sauce, coleslaw and French fries
$150.00
Chicken Stir-Fry
Tender pieces of skinless chicken breast mixed with mushrooms, broccoli, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, and bachoy served on a bed of white rice with a sesame soy sauce
$100.00
Shrimp Stir-Fry
Mouth-watering shrimp mixed with mushrooms, broccoli, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, and bachoy served on a bed of white rice with a sesame soy sauce
$180.00
Portabella Tomato
Broiled soy marinated portabella and balsamic marinated tomatoes with sautéed vegetables, topped with fresh mozzarella cheese sauce
$110.00
Fried Chicken
Two pieces of tender Chicken, hand-breaded and deep fried to golden brown served with Mashed Potatoes, southern green beans and a biscuit
$110.00
Fried Oysters
Fresh Chesapeake Bay Oysters, hand-breaded and deep fried to golden brown served with homemade bacon, red onion Rémoulade sauce, coleslaw and French fries
$160.00
Rotisserie Rub Chicken Kabobs
Tender Pieces of chicken breast seasoned with a rotisserie rub, grilled with onions, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes and served on a skewer on a bed of rice. (2 skewers)
$110.00
London Broil
Choice Angus beef broiled to perfection lightly seasoned with salt and pepper and served with béarnaise sauce
$125.00
Grilled Or Blackened Swordfish
Fresh caught swordfish, cut into thick steaks and grilled or blackened to perfection. Different sauces available. Different size portions available
$170.00
Roast Turkey Breast
Slow oven roasted for 4-5 hours and carved to perfection. Served with a homemade white gravy
$115.00
Duck Sausage Stuffed Pork Loin
Medallions of pork loin stuffed with duck sausage and served with a Dijon, mint sauce
$150.00
Pork Loin
Succulent Pork loin, slightly seasoned with salt and pepper, braised and oven roasted. Carved in medallions and served with your choice of sauce. Choice of Sauces: Dijon sauce, mint sauce or portabella Marcello cream sauce
$95.00
1/2 Poached Salmon
A light, moist, boned fresh salmon half, poached in white wine and mirepiox
$120.00
Sautéed Chicken Breast Picatta
Tender Boneless chicken breast sautéed and served with a lemon butter caper sauce
$115.00
Chicken Breast Roulade
Boneless breast of chicken, rolled around ham and Swiss cheese served with a creamy pineapple sauce
$125.00
Grilled Chicken Breast
May be prepared in several different ways Carving Station Selections
$100.00
Prime Rib
Whole Prime Rib slow roasted for six hours in rosemary and salt and carved to order
$324.00
Glazed Ham
Roasted Virginia ham basted with pineapple and ginger and carved to order
$175.00
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
Slow roasted turkey breast basted with butter sauce, carved to order and accompanied by its natural au jus
$225.00
Poached Salmon
A light and moist boned salmon, poached in white wine and mirepiox and carved to order
$240.00
Baked Potato
Baby Red Parsley Potatoes
Roasted Potatoes
Baby Red Mashed Potatoes
French Fries
Rice Pilaf
Wild Rice With Long Grain Rice
Additional $25 per 10 servings with purchase of an entrée
Grilled Asparagus
Seared Brussel Sprouts
Steamed Broccoli
Grill Tequilla Corn
Additional $10 per 10 servings with purchase of an entree
Peas With Shiitake Mushrooms
Additional $30 per 10 servings with purchase of an entree
Garden Fresh Salad
Additional $39.50 per 10 servings
Southern Style Green Beans
Sauteed Seasonal Medley Of Fresh Vegetables
Peas With Mushrooms
Additional $25 per 10 servings with purchase of an entree
Macaroni And Cheese
Additional $24 per 10 servings
Caeser Salad
Additional $49.50 per 10 servings
Delicious Hot Rolls $6.00
French Baguettes $5.00
Chicken Nuggets
Served with French Fries and applesauce
$6.95
Mac & Cheese
Served with French Fries and applesauce
$6.95
Grilled Cheese
Served with French Fries and applesauce
$6.95
Hamburger
Served with French Fries and applesauce
$6.95
Grilled Hot Dog
Served with French Fries and apple sauce
$6.95
Spaghetti
Your choice of Marinara or Alfredo Sauce. Served with French Fries and applesauce
$6.95
Pecan Pie $60.00
Peanut Butter Pie $65.00
Mississippi Mud Pie $60.00
Chocolate Cake With Chocolate Icing $50.00
German Chocolate Cake $60.00
Cheesecake
Amaretto, strawberry, chocolate, plain
$75.00
Strawberry Fluffy Cake $60.00
Banana Pudding
Vanilla wafers, bananas and Spence’s secret custard
$45.00
Chocolate Chip Cookies $10.00
Ghiradelli Brownies $36.00
Southern Style Bread Pudding
A rich baked custard with raisins served with a home-made spiced cinnamon butter sauce
$60.00
Lemon Squares $20.00
Pepsi
Mountain Dew
Dr. Pepper
Sierra Mist
Pink Lemonade
Diet Pepsi
Diet Dr. Pepper
Iced Tea
Hot Tea
Coffee
Milk
Assorted Juices
Breakfast Menu
Homemade Chicken Sausage Patty $0.99
(2) Eggs $0.99
Sausage Patty $1.50
(2) Slices Country Ham $1.50
(2) Slices Applewood Smoked Bacon $1.50
(2) Pancakes $2.95
(3) Slices French Toast $3.95
Croissant $1.95
Biscuit Or (2) Toast $0.75
Potato Cake $1.75
Bacon, Egg & Cheese On Biscuit Or Toast $2.90
Sausage, Egg & Cheese On Biscuit Or Toast $2.90
Fried Chicken, Egg & Cheese On Biscuit Or Toast $2.90
Waffle & Fried Chicken Sandwich $3.90
Continental Come Together
Chocolate, Cream Cheese and Peanut Butter French Toast Sandwich covered with Peach, Apple and Strawberries in Syrup
$7.95
Biscuits & Gravy
Delicious Homemade Sausage Gravy served over Two Half Biscuits
$4.95
Great Googly Moogly
A Conglomeration of Layered Biscuits, Eggs, Potatoes, Bacon, Cheddar Cheese and topped with Sausage Gravy
$7.95
Country Fried Pork Loin
Tender Fried Pork Loin served with Biscuits smothered in Sausage Gravy
$5.95
Baton Rouge Grits & Andouille Sausage
Andouille Sausage on a Bed of Grits served with Blackened Red Fried Eggs
$7.95

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Reviews

Ashley P
Updated August 2023… had a reservation this time, still took 90 minutes to get served. Brad was amazing but couldn’t make up for the lack of service provided from the kitchen. Food was decent but not at a caliber to make us return.

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Michael Ponzini
It’s been several years in between visits. If I was rating it from a few years ago, the rating would have been higher. This time around, honestly, I was disappointed. I had the Philly Cheese Steak and my wife had a Reuben. She said the Reuben was good but the cheese steak fell short of the mark. In fact it repeated on me for the rest of the day and that never happens to me. Could have just been an off day in the kitchen, but I was disappointed. And I also felt, (despite the fact that everything has gone up in price), the check was a bit steep for two sandwiches.

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Jeff407
Great customer service!

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Carol Chambers
Food was fine. Waiter had to keep apologizing for kitchen staff being slow. Drove 11/2 to eat here on friend’s recommendation. Was disappointed. The actual menu is only half of what is advertised online. NO STEAKS !!

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Maria E
We were traveling through town with our black lab on a Friday night. We had the kindest waitress who sat us out on their patio. She gave the dog a big bowl of water while enjoyed our dinner. I ordered the reuben and it was delicious. I could only finish half of it. Great place to stop and not too far from Charlottesville.

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Shirley White
Food was better than ever. Thank you for all the new things. My family from Mt airy MD,enjoyed the meal and service.

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C Martin
Best reuben sandwich I’ve had in a long time! Diverse menu that is not overwhelming; great selections at fair prices. Delicious iced tea! The host was pleasant and quick, our server informative and efficient.

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Brittany Kirschnick
This is my first time back to the Tavern since they remodeled. Will never go back. Same story as before. I called in a pick up order of 2 Philly cheesesteaks with peppers and onions and a side of fries. The sandwich had a sprinkle of peppers and onions on top of the sandwich but nothing throughout the steak. The fries were over cooked to the point the fries were hollow on the inside. Every single one. For $33 I expected better.

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Red Destony
Ordered a simple potato and bacon soup, it was basically water unfortunately. The waitress only came over once to take the drink order for a group of 5 and the bring the drink back. Someone else brought food, a different waitress tending to other tables gave us drink refills. The wait alone was almost an hour. When everyone finally did receive their food it was cold, the soup had a skin on it from how long it had been sitting, the ribs were room temp almost on the cool side. My special needs daught who never complains had her first when they couldn’t get a simple cheeseburger right ‍♀️ maybe it’s hit or miss but we were definitely there on a miss day. The prices are way too high for what they are serving. If the food were better quality I wouldn’t mind paying the price so much and I think that goes for anyone. Hope things improve in the future and good luck

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T
UPDATE: It’s been a few months – thought we’d try this place again. Prices are WAY up! $21 burger for lunch. It took an hour to get our food – despite being the first to sit for lunch. It was good, but there are so many other places we’ve been going to that aren’t having these problems. Don’t plan on coming back.

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