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 $14.95 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 (March 17 – April 24)
Appetizer
- Our famous tomato pie
Choice of Soup or Salad
- McCutchen House Salad: Mixed greens, tomato, sliced cucumber, purple onion, shredded smoked gouda cheese 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)
- Triple Decker Club: Smoked turkey, ham and bacon stacked high with leaf lettuce, sliced tomato, sharp cheddar and mayo on toasted sourdough. Served with french fries. $14.95
- Black and Blue Steak Salad: Blackened flat-iron steak sliced and placed on a bowl of mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, sliced purple onion rings, crumbled blue cheese and toasted sunflower seeds. Choice of house, ranch, blue cheese or Balsamic dressings. $15.95 GF
- Shrimp Tacos: Seasoned shrimp sauteed and stuffed into warm flour tortillas with avocado, Pico de Gallo, Cotija cheese and chipotle crema. Served with fried plantains. $15.95
- Pork Medallions: Pork tenderloin pan-seared and finished with a mushroom and caper Dijon cream sauce. Served with savory parmesan sweet potatoes and vegetable of the day. $14.94 GF
- McCutchen House Power Bowl: Seasoned quinoa and rice blend paired with roasted squashes and red bell pepper, topped with a grilled portobello mushroom cap, drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and a balsamic reduction. $14.95 GF V
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.