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  • The Jefferson Hotel was supposed to open on November 1, 1895, but at the last minute it was realized that November 1 was a Friday, and it was considered bad luck to start anything on a Friday. So the hotel was opened on Halloween instead.

  • From the time the hotel opened until 1937, rooms were just $1.50 per night.  A room with a private bath was $1 more per night.

  • The Thanksgiving Day Dinner at the hotel in 1949 cost $2.50.

  • When Elvis stayed at the hotel in 1956, he brought his own television and the hotel manager was shocked that Elvis ate his bacon with his fingers.

  • In the mid 1950s, the hotel had a pink limousine to drive guests throughout the city.

  • The Jefferson has been in several movies including My Dinner with Andre (1981), First Kid (1996), HBO's Ironed Jawed Angels (2004), The American President (1995) and the recently discovered Rock and Roll Hotel (early 1980's).

  • Alligators once resided in marble pools in the Palm Court Lobby.  Richmonders would vacation in Florida and bring the baby alligators home as pets.  As they outgrew sinks and bathtubs, residents would bring them to live at The Jefferson.  Tour the hotel’s public area and see how many alligators you can find today!

  • Twelve US Presidents, including Harrison, McKinley, Wilson, Coolidge, Taft, both Roosevelts (Theodore and Franklin Delano), Truman and Reagan, both Bushes (George H. W. and George W.) and Obama have been guests at The Jefferson Hotel.

  • Legend says that Bill "Bojangles" Robinson was discovered by his life-long agent while dancing across the dining room at The Jefferson Hotel. 

  • Frank Sinatra once entertained guests in Lemaire at The Jefferson Hotel with an impromptu performance after enjoying his dinner.

  • Artifacts from over a century of the hotel’s history are housed in a museum at the bottom of The Grand Staircase, including a photo of Elvis at the hotel's old lunch counter.

  • The priceless statue of Thomas Jefferson that stands watch over the Palm Court lobby has only left his post on one occasion.  In the 1902 hotel fire, he was rescued from the building only to have his head bumped on the cobblestones.  He took a brief vacation to Edward Valentine’s art studio where his head was reattached.

  • The Grand Staircase at The Jefferson Hotel has long been rumored to be the staircase featured in the iconic film, Gone with the Wind.

  • The Jefferson Hotel is often cited as one of the finest examples of Beaux Arts architecture still in existence today.

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Dinner



Small Plates and Bowls

Crispy Fried Barcat Oysters $12
Maytag Blue, Homemade Buffalo Sauce, Celery Carrot Slaw

Chesapeake Dip $9 *
Crab, Country Ham, Artichokes, Creamy Gouda Dip

TJ's Hot Potato Chips $6 *
Caramelized Onion and Garlic Dip

Mason Dixon Mezze Platter $8 *
Lima Bean and Smoked Tomato Hummus, Pickled Vegetables, Toasted Billy Bread

House Smoked Wings $8 *
Served with Pickled Celery & Onions, Tossed in BBQ or Hot Sauce, With Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing

Jefferson Peanut Soup $7/$5 *
Shaved Celery, Boiled Peanut Hash

Crab Chowder $8/$6
Butter Poached Lump Crab

Sandwiches and Such

Served with Fresh Fruit, Pasta Salad, or French Fries (Salad or Soup $2 more)

The Presidential Burger $14 *
Seared Grass Fed Beef topped with Candied Bacon, Caramelized Onions, Gouda Beer Sauce

TJ's Burger $12 *
Lettuce, Tomato, Onion with a Dill Pickle, Cheese–Cheddar, Baby Swiss, Maytag Blue($1) Add on's - Bacon, Pepper Relish Sherried Mushrooms, Fried Egg $2

House Smoked BBQ Sandwich $12 *
Spicy Pepper Slaw, Jack & Coke BBQ Sauce Seasame Challah Roll

The Club Pit Boss $12 *
Pit Roasted Berkshire Ham, Carver Board Turkey, Onion Relish, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Swiss, Cheddar, Toasted Billy Bread

Chickpea Grinder $10 *
Preserved Lemons, Crushed Chickpeas, Pepper Relish, Tahini Yogurt Dressing, Arugula, Crusty Baguette

Frito Pie Dog $14 (or Plain Jane for $10) *
Saturday Nite Dog with Homemade Chili Topped with Fritos... Get some!

Greens

Grilled Chicken $6, Fried Oysters $10
Smoked Salmon $8, Flat Iron Steak $12

TJ's House Salad $6 *
Sweet Lettuces, Cherry Tomatoes, Rye Croutons, Weizen-Grapefruit Vinaigrette

Caesar $8 *
Chopped Romaine, Billy Bread Croutons, Parmesan Regganio

BLT Salad $8 *
Romaine and Spinach, Crispy Poached Egg, Cherry Tomatoes, Edwards Bacon, Herbed Croutons, Horseradish and Pommery Dressing

Ploughman's Salad $12 *
Iceberg Lettuce, Diced Turkey, Bacon, Aged Cheddar, Diced Pink lady Apples, Hard Boiled Eggs, Green Goddess Dressing

Large Plates

Smoked Atlantic Salmon $18 *
Rosemary Yukons, Braised Brocoletti, Chunky Saffron Tomato Sauce

Oysters and Dumplings $17 *
Mini Dumplings, Poached Oysters, Spinach, Country Ham, Sherry Cream

Steak Frites $22 *
Grilled Flat Iron Steak , Blistered Asparagus, Frites, Red Eye Gravy

The Party Animal $18 *
Beer Can Turkey with Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes, Bacon Brussels, Apple Onion Gravy

Maple Brined Pork Loin $19 *
Sweet Potato Mousse, Spiced Pistachios, Braised Cabbage and Apples, Red Eye Gravy

TJ's Lump Crabcakes $24
Succotash, Cheddar Grits, Homemade IPA Vinegar Tartar Sauce

Farmer's Pick (3 for $15)
Can be ordered separately for the table
Rosemary Yukons, Sweet Potato Mousse, Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes, Succotash, Braised Cabbage and Apples, Asparagus, Braised Brocoletti

TJ's uses grass fed beef, pasture raised pork and sustainable seafood in all of our cooking.
* = gluten free or easily made gluten free;

sandwiches except for the crab cake can be served on gluten free bread