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

US$15.00

Roasted Beet & D'anjou Pear Salad

Baby arugula / brown butter walnuts / cara cara oranges/roquefort / sherry vinaigrette

US$14.00

Bundy Farms Honey & Red Chile-Glazed Pork Belly

Bourbon peaches/blueberries / watercress / buttermilk cornbread / almonds -pecorino-lavender cream

US$16.00

Autumn Butternut Squash Bisque

Duck confit/ pumpkin seeds / roasted squash

US$13.00

Crispy Chesapeake Bay Chicken-Fried Oysters

Buttermilk johnny cake / grilled swiss chard/tasso ham / tabasco butter

US$17.00

Pan-Roasted Prince Edward Island Mussels

Jim kite's country ham / dry vermouth / garlic crostini / fennel dijon cream

US$14.00

Shagbark's Fried Green Tomatoes

Oven-cured tomatoes / creamy byrd mill grits / edwards smoked sausage dinosaur kale / buttermilk-blue cheese dressing

US$15.00

Cast Iron-Seared Duck Breast

Wehani rice/amfog shiitake mushrooms / oven-cured tomatoes / roasted fennel orange gastrique

US$35.00

Up-South Shrimp & Anson Mills Carolina Gold Grits

Andouille sausage / aged white cheddar /heirloom tomatoes crispy potato gaufrette / blackened tomato sauce

US$31.00

Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon

Shagbark sweet and spicy tomato marmalade / baby spinach / corn and smoked bacon succotash herbed potato cake/lemon beurre blanc

US$29.00

Slow Grilled & Molasses-Glazed Pork Chop

Vidalia onion rings/herbed squash casserole wolftown country ham-stewed pole beans / bourbon bbq sauce

US$33.00

Chesapeake Bay Squid Ink Seafood Capellini

Late season corn / middleneck clams / chorizo / seasonal fish / calamari arugula/saffron emulsion/brown butter bread crumbs

US$32.00

Goochland Honey-Glazed Chicken Breast

Heirloom tomato and sourdough panzanella / sweet bell peppers / baby spinach crispy chicken skins/red chimichurri

US$28.00

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

US$25.00

Patio Thyme-Roasted Icelandic Cod Filet

Manakintowne farms leeks / florida rock shrimp / sweet corn baby spinach/parmesan risotto/ champagne-citrus butter

US$34.00

Mains

Desserts

Limoncello Creme Brulee

Citrus liqueur / toasted fennel and averna wafer / vanilla bean whipped cream le fleur d'or-sauternes- bordeaux, france 2011

US$8.00

Caramelized White Chocolate Blondie

Salted caramel gelato / candied hazelnuts / orange-scented banana compote/spicebush-maple butter broadbent vintage port-portugal 2011

US$15.00

Warm Sticky Toffee Pudding

Toffee glaze/ bourbon gelato / roasted oat streusel gavalas winery-vinsanto of santorini - magalochori, greece 2009 (served chilled)

US$16.00

Roasted Pear & Cranberry Streudel

Almond-amaretto gelato / red hot butterscotch/shortbread cookie / port wine syrup pacheca-ruby reserva port - portugal nv

US$9.00

Orange-Scented Chocolate Terrine

Candied blood orange / toasted meringue / george bowman rum/hazelnut sabayon borges-madeira 10 year old reserve malmsey - portuga nv

US$10.00

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

US$8.00

Cynar

US$8.00

Cynar 70

US$9.00

Amaretto Disaronno

US$9.00

Yellow Chartreuse

US$14.00

Green Chartreuse

US$14.00

Amaro Ramazotti

US$9.00

Amaro Averna

US$10.00

Overland Distillery "Trinity" Absinthe

US$16.00

Digestifs

Local Draft Beer & Cider

'Farmhouse Dry' Cider

Potter's craft ciders - free union, va (8.5% abv). 6 oz

US$7.00

'Aragon 1904' Cider

Blue bee cider - richmond, va (8.6% abv). 6 oz

US$7.00

'Mill Race Bramble' Berry Infused Cider

Blue bee cider - richmond, va (8.5% abv). 6 oz

US$8.00

Bingo Lager

Bingo beer co.- richmond, va (4.8% abv). 6 oz

US$6.00

Pils

Hardywood park craft brewery - richmond, va (5.2% abv). 6 oz

US$6.00

Oktoberfest

Center of the universe brewing co. - ashland, va (5.7% abv). 6 oz

US$6.00

Saison

Ardent craft ales - richmond, va (6.7% abv). 6 oz

US$6.00

"Mountain Fog'

Isley brewing co. - richmond, va (6.5% abv). 6 oz

US$7.00

'Natural Juicy' Dipa

Benchtop brewing co. - norfolk, va (8% abv). 6 oz

US$8.00

‘The Bribe' Porter

Isley brewing co. - richmond, va (6.5% abv). 6 oz

US$7.00

Shagbark Sour

Apple infused rittenhouse rye whiskey / applejack / cardamaro / lemon cinnamon demerara / egg white. 6oz

US$16.00

Farmer's Share

Bowman brothers bourbon/amaro montenegro / fig demerara / bitters. 6oz

US$15.00

Italian Gardens

Sutler's gin / aperol aperitivo / prosecco / lemon. 6oz

US$12.00

Mexicali Blues

Espolon reposado tequila / banhez joven espadin mezcal / yellow chartreuse blueberry / lime. 6oz

US$14.00

Shagbark Smash

Cirrus vodka / becherovka / pluots / lemon/honey / cardamom bitters. 6oz

US$14.00

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

US$9.00

Chesapeake Rarebit

Jumbo lump crab/applewood smoked bacon / parmesan sourdough/roasted red peppers/worcestershire

US$15.00

Black Truffle-Scented Hearts Of Romaine

White anchovy/parmesan / idle hands garlic crostini pine nuts/roasted garlic caesar dressing

US$13.00

Made-In-Virginia Charcuterie

Country ham / smoked prosciutto / pork rinds olli salumi/house sausage & pickles / seasonal jams

US$23.00

House-Ground Half-Pound Burger*

Edwards bacon/virginia cheddar / ssu hen egg* lto /house-made pickles / bbq-spiced fries

US$15.00

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.

US$38.00

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!

US$11.00

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.

US$14.00

Beverage Specials

Benedicts

Chicken Fried Oyster