Shagbark Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Shagbark, a culinary gem nestled in Richmond, VA, where the essence of local flavors shines through. This upscale restaurant is renowned for its fantastic food and impeccable service, crafting an inviting atmosphere ideal for celebrations or casual dining alike. Guests rave about the charcuterie board showcasing Virginia's finest local items and the exquisitely cooked pork chop. Each dish bursts with flavor; highlights include fried green tomatoes, short ribs, and halibut, all meticulously prepared to perfection. Fine wines and innovative cocktails elevate the experience further, making every visit one to cherish. Shagbark is praised for its attentive staff who personalize service with thoughtful recommendations and accommodations for dietary restrictions. As each meal unfolds, from savory appetizers to delightful desserts, diners leave eager to return. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or indulging in a casual meal, Shagbark promises a memorable dining experience.
Starters
Belgian Endive & Shenandoah Apple Salad
Edwards bacon lardons / slivered almonds/parsley / creamy herb dressing sorghum molasses
Roasted Beet & D'anjou Pear Salad
Baby arugula / brown butter walnuts / cara cara oranges/roquefort / sherry vinaigrette
Bundy Farms Honey & Red Chile-Glazed Pork Belly
Bourbon peaches/blueberries / watercress / buttermilk cornbread / almonds -pecorino-lavender cream
Autumn Butternut Squash Bisque
Duck confit/ pumpkin seeds / roasted squash
Crispy Chesapeake Bay Chicken-Fried Oysters
Buttermilk johnny cake / grilled swiss chard/tasso ham / tabasco butter
Pan-Roasted Prince Edward Island Mussels
Jim kite's country ham / dry vermouth / garlic crostini / fennel dijon cream
Shagbark's Fried Green Tomatoes
Oven-cured tomatoes / creamy byrd mill grits / edwards smoked sausage dinosaur kale / buttermilk-blue cheese dressing
Cast Iron-Seared Duck Breast
Wehani rice/amfog shiitake mushrooms / oven-cured tomatoes / roasted fennel orange gastrique
Up-South Shrimp & Anson Mills Carolina Gold Grits
Andouille sausage / aged white cheddar /heirloom tomatoes crispy potato gaufrette / blackened tomato sauce
Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon
Shagbark sweet and spicy tomato marmalade / baby spinach / corn and smoked bacon succotash herbed potato cake/lemon beurre blanc
Slow Grilled & Molasses-Glazed Pork Chop
Vidalia onion rings/herbed squash casserole wolftown country ham-stewed pole beans / bourbon bbq sauce
Chesapeake Bay Squid Ink Seafood Capellini
Late season corn / middleneck clams / chorizo / seasonal fish / calamari arugula/saffron emulsion/brown butter bread crumbs
Goochland Honey-Glazed Chicken Breast
Heirloom tomato and sourdough panzanella / sweet bell peppers / baby spinach crispy chicken skins/red chimichurri
Summer Ratatouille & Tomato Fettuccine
Roasted eggplant/grilled squash and zucchini / local cherry tomatoes twenty paces hardware cheese / toasted pine nuts/basil pesto / herbed lemon gremolata
Patio Thyme-Roasted Icelandic Cod Filet
Manakintowne farms leeks / florida rock shrimp / sweet corn baby spinach/parmesan risotto/ champagne-citrus butter
Mains
Desserts
Limoncello Creme Brulee
Citrus liqueur / toasted fennel and averna wafer / vanilla bean whipped cream le fleur d'or-sauternes- bordeaux, france 2011
Caramelized White Chocolate Blondie
Salted caramel gelato / candied hazelnuts / orange-scented banana compote/spicebush-maple butter broadbent vintage port-portugal 2011
Warm Sticky Toffee Pudding
Toffee glaze/ bourbon gelato / roasted oat streusel gavalas winery-vinsanto of santorini - magalochori, greece 2009 (served chilled)
Roasted Pear & Cranberry Streudel
Almond-amaretto gelato / red hot butterscotch/shortbread cookie / port wine syrup pacheca-ruby reserva port - portugal nv
Orange-Scented Chocolate Terrine
Candied blood orange / toasted meringue / george bowman rum/hazelnut sabayon borges-madeira 10 year old reserve malmsey - portuga nv
Regular
Guatemala la rinconada
Decaf
Colombia cauca
Coffee And Tea - Coffee Provided By Lamplighter Roasting Co.
Coffee And Tea - Organic Hot Tea Provided By Carytown Tea
Richmond Blend
Black tea blend of assam, kenya, & ceylon
Lavender Earl Gray
Superior teas with bergamot & lavender flowers
China Gunpowder Mint
New leaf tea blended with oregon mint
Rooibos Provence
(Caffeine free) rose hips / lavender/currants/blueberries / rose petals
Fernet Branca
Cynar
Cynar 70
Amaretto Disaronno
Yellow Chartreuse
Green Chartreuse
Amaro Ramazotti
Amaro Averna
Overland Distillery "Trinity" Absinthe
Digestifs
Local Draft Beer & Cider
'Farmhouse Dry' Cider
Potter's craft ciders - free union, va (8.5% abv). 6 oz
'Aragon 1904' Cider
Blue bee cider - richmond, va (8.6% abv). 6 oz
'Mill Race Bramble' Berry Infused Cider
Blue bee cider - richmond, va (8.5% abv). 6 oz
Bingo Lager
Bingo beer co.- richmond, va (4.8% abv). 6 oz
Pils
Hardywood park craft brewery - richmond, va (5.2% abv). 6 oz
Oktoberfest
Center of the universe brewing co. - ashland, va (5.7% abv). 6 oz
Saison
Ardent craft ales - richmond, va (6.7% abv). 6 oz
"Mountain Fog'
Isley brewing co. - richmond, va (6.5% abv). 6 oz
'Natural Juicy' Dipa
Benchtop brewing co. - norfolk, va (8% abv). 6 oz
‘The Bribe' Porter
Isley brewing co. - richmond, va (6.5% abv). 6 oz
Shagbark Sour
Apple infused rittenhouse rye whiskey / applejack / cardamaro / lemon cinnamon demerara / egg white. 6oz
Farmer's Share
Bowman brothers bourbon/amaro montenegro / fig demerara / bitters. 6oz
Italian Gardens
Sutler's gin / aperol aperitivo / prosecco / lemon. 6oz
Mexicali Blues
Espolon reposado tequila / banhez joven espadin mezcal / yellow chartreuse blueberry / lime. 6oz
Shagbark Smash
Cirrus vodka / becherovka / pluots / lemon/honey / cardamom bitters. 6oz
House Mixed Drinks
Va Oysters On The Half Shell
Tangiers
Tangier island oyster co. - zone 8 virginia's newest oyster designation. Light salt, deep cup, clean finish.
Seaside Salts
Shooting point oyster co. - zone 1 raised in the bay and seasoned to finish in the ocean. High salinity, briny with a crisp mineral bite.
Morattico
Morattico creek oyster co. - zone 5 raised in the northern neck and have a low salinity. Plump, sweet, buttery finish.
Ham And Cheese
Sam's deviled ham / bundy's pimiento cheese
Chesapeake Rarebit
Jumbo lump crab/applewood smoked bacon / parmesan sourdough/roasted red peppers/worcestershire
Black Truffle-Scented Hearts Of Romaine
White anchovy/parmesan / idle hands garlic crostini pine nuts/roasted garlic caesar dressing
Made-In-Virginia Charcuterie
Country ham / smoked prosciutto / pork rinds olli salumi/house sausage & pickles / seasonal jams
House-Ground Half-Pound Burger*
Edwards bacon/virginia cheddar / ssu hen egg* lto /house-made pickles / bbq-spiced fries
Blue Bee Cider - 'Harrison'
Bottle the harrison is a colonial apple that was once thought to be extinct, until a single tree was found on a farm in orange county. This fruit-forward cider has a cloudy golden color, earthy aromas, and notes of golden raisin and orange zest. Very dry at 0.5% residual sugar, only 300 bottles were produced.
Laurent Miquel - Chardonnay
Languedoc, france 2015 glass outstanding value for this well-balanced, food-friendly wine which balances hints of oak-aged character with crisp minerality, showing generous fruit character coupled with a burst of aromatic pear. This cuvee is named 'solas' which is translated in the irish for 'light' and in the french for 'joy.' A delicious wine!
Ramsay Wines - Pinot Noir
North coast, california 2015 glass this fantastic pinot noir has wonderful deep flavors that fly into your senses! Predominate dark red fruits, bramble-berries and rose characters on the nose flow into bright fruitiness and food-friendly spices. Bright cherry notes and a hint of toasty oak kiss this wine with hints of burgundian complexity.