The historic McCutchen House is open to the public for lunch during the University of South Carolina regular fall and spring semesters, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m, Tuesday through Friday.*
*Due to students' academic requirements, lunch concludes by 2 p.m.
Lunches range from $13.95 to $15.95 + tax per person unless otherwise noted (lunch, beverages, and dessert included). McCutchen House is cashless. Please pay by credit, debit, check, Carolina Cash, IIT or direct billing.
Fall 2025 Lunch Menu (Sept. 2 – Dec. 5)
Please note, McCutchen House will be closed Sept. 12 (Family Weekend), Oct. 9-10 (Fall Break) and Oct. 24 (Homecoming).
Appetizer
- Our famous tomato pie
Choice of Soup or Salad
- McCutchen House Salad: Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, thinly sliced purple onions, shredded smoked Gouda and toasted slivered almonds. Choice of scratch-made house, ranch, blue cheese and balsamic dressings.
- Soup of the Day: Prepared daily. Ask your server for the day's selection.
Entrées (choice of one)
- Black & Blue Salad: Blackened flat iron steak sliced and placed atop a bowl of mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, sliced purple onion rings, crumbled blue cheese and toasted slivered almonds. Choice of scratch-made house, ranch, blue cheese & balsamic dressings. $15.95 (GF)
- Jambalaya: A traditional Cajun classic; andouille sausage, chicken, vegetables and spices cooked with rice and served with garlic bread. $13.95 (GF without garlic bread)
- McCutchen House Po Boy: Breaded and fried shrimp stuffed into a crusty french bread loaf along with crisp shredded iceburg lettuce, sliced tomato, and a zesty remoulade sauce. Served with crispy french fries and a pickle spear. $14.95
- Greek Chicken: Marinated chicken leg quarter roasted with lemon and fresh herbs. Served with Greek potatoes and vegetable of the day. $13.95 (GF)
- Portobello Mushroom Wrap: Slices of mushroom caps marinated and char-grilled. Finished with Pico de Gallo, sliced avocado, harissa yogurt, and nestled into crispy leaf lettuce. Served with a side of house-made hummus and fried pita chips. $13.95 (V without harissa yogurt)
Dessert
- McCutchen House signature chocolate walnut pie
- Other desserts vary regularly.
Beverages
- Freshly brewed sweet and unsweetened tea
- Coke®, Diet Coke®, Sprite®, lemonade
For our valued customers, please note:
- Reservations are recommended but not required.
- Groups: McCutchen House is able to accommodate groups up to 20 with an advance reservation.
- McCutchen House servers aren’t able to accept tips, but if you would like to support our students, please visit our HRSM giving page.
Did You Know?
McCutchen House is an applied learning restaurant management laboratory for students studying in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. In addition to enjoying great food, guests have the opportunity to help students advance their knowledge and skills by providing valuable feedback on the hospitality and service.