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.
For reservations, please call (803) 777-4450.
Spring 2026 Lunch Menu (Jan. 27 – March 6)
Appetizer
- Our famous tomato pie
Choice of Soup or Salad
- McCutchen House Salad: Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, sliced purple onion rings, smoked gouda cheese, and toasted slivered almonds. Choice of our chef-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)
- The Monte Cristo: Ham, turkey, and Swiss on egg-battered sourdough with mayo and Dijon, griddled and drizzled with Melba. Served with pasta salad. $13.95
- Chicken Scallopini: Lightly breaded chicken sautéed with shallots, garlic, spinach, artichoke hearts, and sun-dried tomatoes in a lemon–wine cream. Served over capellini. $13.95
- Crabcakes: Jumbo lump crabcakes on arugula with zesty remoulade. Served with dirty rice and vegetables of the day. $15.95
- London Broil: Dry-rubbed flank steak roasted and sliced to order, finished with demi-glace. Served with sour cream–chive mashed potatoes and the vegetable of the day. $14.95 GF
- Vegetarian Flat-Bread Pizza: Naan topped with pesto, mozzarella, tomato, onion, kalamata olives, and artichoke hearts, baked crisp. Served with pasta salad, Parmesan, and red chili flakes. $14.95
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. Please call (803) 777-4450 to make one.
- 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.