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College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management

  • The McCutchen House offers spacious, elegant rooms for bistro-style dining.

Bistro Lunch Dining

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 $12.95 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.


Spring 2025 Lunch Menu (March 18 – April 25)

Amuse Bouche

  • Our famous tomato pie

Choice of Soup or Salad

  • McCutchen House Salad: Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, 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)

  • Turkey Croissant: Sliced whole turkey breast, bacon, creamy Brie and fresh spinach on a buttery croissant.  Served with house-made pasta salad. Gluten free bun available upon request.  $13.95
  • Shrimp Tacos: Seasoned shrimp sauteed and stuffed into warm flour tortillas with avocado, Pico de Gallo, Cotija cheese and chipotle crema. Served with black beans and rice.  $14.95
  • Beef Dijonnaise: Beef medallions seared and finished in a Dijon-cream sauce with mushrooms and shallots.  Served with sour cream and chive mashed potatoes and vegetable of the day.  GF $15.95
  • Spinach and Bacon Quiche: Classic French lunch item, light and fluffy egg mixture baked with spinach, bacon, onion and cheddar cheese. Served with vegetable of the day.  $12.95
  • Eggplant Parmesan: Crispy breaded eggplant slices layered with marinara, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, herbs and seasonings. Served with garlic bread.  V $13.95

Appetizers

  •  Vegetable Spring Rolls: Pastry wrapper filled with a mixture of chopped vegetables, fried and served with a sweet chili sauce.  $6.95

A la carte

  • McCutchen House Salad: Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, sliced purple onion rings, shredded smoked Gouda, toasted slivered almonds. Choice of our scratch-made house, ranch, blue cheese, and balsamic dressings.  $2.00
  • Soup: Prepared daily. Ask your server for the day's selection.  $2.00
  • Tomato Pie: $1.25 each
  • Desserts: McCutchen House signature chocolate walnut pie. Other desserts vary regularly.  $1.25
  • Beverages: Freshly brewed sweet and unsweetened tea. Coke®, Diet Coke®, Sprite®, lemonade.  $1.25

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.

 


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