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 p.m, Tuesday through Friday.*
*Due to students' academic requirements, lunch concludes by 1:30 p.m.
Lunches are $14.95 - $16.95 + 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.
Parking (two-hour) is available in the lot directly behind McCutchen House.
Fall 2026 Lunch Menu (Sept. 1 – Oct. 14)
Note: We will be closed Oct. 15-16, Nov. 3, 6 and 24-27.
Appetizer
- Signature Tomato Pie: A house-made classic featuring vine-ripened tomatoes and a savory herb-cheese blend in a sweet, golden crust.
Choice of Soup or Salad
- McCutchen House Salad: Farm-fresh mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, and purple onion with smoked gouda and toasted almonds. Served with your choice of our signature scratch-made dressings.
- Soup of the Day: Chef-inspired seasonal selections prepared daily with fresh, local ingredients. Ask your server for today’s featured cup.
Entrées (choice of one)
- Chicken Piccata: Pan-seared chicken breast in a bright, buttery lemon-wine caper sauce. Served over delicate capellini with toasted pesto-garlic bread. $14.95
- Beef Tips & Gravy: Slow-braised tender beef tips in umami-rich mushroom gravy. Served with sour cream-chive mash and our seasonal vegetable of the day. $15.95
- Salmon Dijonnaise: Sustainably sourced, house-cut salmon roasted with a honey-Dijon glaze. Served with a nutrient-dense quinoa-rice blend and seasonal vegetables. $16.95 GF
Desserts
- Chocolate Walnut Pie: An indulgent, artisan-crafted classic featuring toasted walnuts and rich dark chocolate.
- Seasonal Dessert Selections: A rotating collection of house-made treats highlighting peak-season flavors. Ask your server for today’s featured sweets.
Beverages
- Freshly brewed sweet and unsweetened tea
- Coke®, Diet Coke®, Sprite®, lemonade
For our valued customers, please note:
- Reservations are required for groups of 10-20 people. Please call (803) 777-4450 to make one.
- McCutchen House servers aren’t able to accept tips, but if you would like to support our students, please visit our HRSM giving page.
