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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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Lunch Menu



Small Places & Bowls

Crispy Fried Barcat Oysters $13
Muffaletta Salad and Rouille

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

Lowcountry Poutine $8
Pulled Pork, Red Eye Gravy, Homefries Mozzarella Curds

Forester Tartine $9
Camembert, Mushroom Hash, Crispy Bread, Truffle Vinaigrette

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

"IPA'd" Mushroom Bisque $8 / $6
Crème Fraiche

Greens

Add grilled chicken $6, smoked salmon $8 fried oysters $10, hanger steak $12

TJ's House Salad $6
Sweet Lettuces, Cherry Tomatoes, Rye Croutons Grapefruit Hefeweizen 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

Grilled Baby Gem Lettuce Salad $9
Olive and Giardinera Salad, Grilled Halloumi, Basil Vinaigrette

Mediterranean Salad $10
Baby Iceberg, Cucumbers, Pearl Onions, Tomatoes, Chick Peas, Falafel Croutons, Tahini Yogurt Vinaigrette

Sandwiches

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

The Pimento Burger $14
Burger Stuffed with Smoked Gouda Cheddar Pimento Cheese Topped with
Candied Edwards Bacon Tobacco Onions, Roasted Garlic Aioli

TJ's Burger $10
Lettuce, Tomato, Onion with a Dill Pickle Cheeses - Cheddar, Baby Swiss, Maytag Blue
Add on's - Bacon, Pepper Relish, Sherried Mushrooms, Fried Egg $2

Grilled Chicken Sandwich $10
Sundried Tomato Herb Spread, Toasted Kaiser Havarti, Tobacco Onions, Lettuce, Tomato

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

Curried Chicken Salad Sandwich $10
House Smoked Chicken, Granny Smith Apples, Sweet Peppers, Golden Raisins, Multigrain Toast

Lump Blue Crab Cake $14
Lettuce, Tomato, Remoulade, Griddled English Muffin

Chickpea Grinder $10
Preserved Lemons, Crushed Chickpeas, Pepper Relish, Arugula, Crusty Baguette

Cats n Dog $14 (or Plain Jane for $10)
Garlicky Local ft. long dog, Fried Barcat Oysters Spicy Pepper Slaw, Spicy Remoulade

Large Plates & Greens

Smoked Atlantic Salmon $18
Crushed Spring Peas and Edamame, Purple Potatoes, Artichoke and Tomato Hash, Pesto Aioli

Stozzaprieti Pasta $16
Crab & Calamari, Olli Pancetta, Cherry Tomatoes, Spinach, White Wine and Garlic

Steak Frites $19
Grilled Hanger Steak, Garlic Spinach, Frites

Hop Marinated Brick Chicken $17
Whole Grain Mustard Spaetzle, Grilled Asparagus, Jus

Sicilian Tuna Salad $14
Olive Oil Poached Tuna, Fried Capers, Shaved Fennel, Romaine,
Grilled Orange Slices, Aleppo Peppers, Olives, Red Wine Vinaigrette, Grilled Billy Bread

Grilled Chicken Salad $16
Marinated Chicken, Sweet Lettuces, Pickled Mushrooms, Asparagus,
Goat Cheese Croquette, Toasted Garlic, Tomato Balsamic Vinaigrette


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