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 (Jan. 28 – March 7)
Note: McCutchen House will be closed March 11-14 during USC's Spring Break and also
April 2.
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)
- McCutchen House Pub Burger: Blend of chuck and short rib, char-grilled and topped with cheddar, smoky bacon, caramelized onions & house-made pub sauce on a buttered pretzel bun. Served with seasoned french fries and sweet pickle chips. Gluten free bun available upon request. $13.95
- Chicken Milanese: Scallopini of chicken breast coated in breadcrumb-cheese mix and sauteed. Topped with tossed tomato-arugula salad and served with mixed olive tapenade & crostini. $13.95
- Shrimp Pesto Alfredo: Sauteed jumbo shrimp, cremini mushrooms, and fettuccine tossed in a pesto-alfredo sauce and served with garlic bread. $13.95
- Grilled Chop: Thick, center-cut frenched chop is marinated, char-grilled and topped with an apple mostarda. Served with vegetable of the day and Greek potatoes. GF $15.95
- Eggplant Parmesan: Crispy breaded eggplant slices layered with marinara, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, herbs and seasonings. Served with garlic bread. V $12.95
Appetizers
- Charcuterie Board: Chef’s selection of cured meats, cheeses, jam, assorted pickled vegetables. $8.95
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.