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    The briar patch 883 S Main St

    883 S Main St

    Amherst, VA 24521


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    Main Menu

    Munchies

    • Fried Shrimp

      A smaller version of our popular entrée. Lightly breaded and deep fried.
      $14.00
    • Quesa

      A mixture of our fantastic homemade fajita sauce, grilled & sliced chicken, onions, peppers, and cheddar jack cheese in a grilled flour tortilla. Served with sour cream and spicy salsa.
      $13.00
    • Poppers

      A golden fried favorite served with our sweet popper jam.
      $12.00
    • Florentine Pizza

      Crispy sun-dried tomato tortilla topped with our creamed spinach, tomatoes, scallions, and cheddar jack cheese.
      $12.00
    • Broccoli & Cheese Melts

      Broccoli florets surrounded with creamy cheddar, lightly breaded, and fried crisp. Served with ranch dressing.
      $11.00
    • Stuffed Mushrooms

      A Briar Patch favorite! Baked in a creamy white wine sauce, au gratin.
      $12.00
    • Fried Cheese

      Served with marinara.
      $11.00
    • Hushpuppies

      Deep fried to a golden brown. Served with honey and whipped butter.
      $9.00
    • Onion Ring

      Battered and deep fried to a golden brown.
      $9.00
    • Cheesy Fries

      Topped with bacon. Served with ranch for dipping.
      $12.00
    • Fried Green Tomatoes

      Served with remoulade sauce.
      $11.00
    • Wings

      Order of 10 wings. Plain, Buffalo, or Sweet & Tangy. Served with crunchy celery and carrot sticks and bleu cheese dressing.
      $17.00
    • Sampler Platter

      A mouth watering combination of Cheesy Potato Skins, Onion Rings, Cheese Sticks, and Four Buffalo Wings. Served with marinara, sour cream, and ranch.
      $17.00
    • Potato Skins

      Topped with cheddar cheese and your choice of bacon or chili. Served with sour cream. Great for sharing!
      $13.00
    • Spinach Dip

      Creamy, cheesy, and fabulous! Served with pita chips.
      $11.00
    • Crab Dip

      Hot and cheesy mixture of crab meat, Monterey Jack, and cream cheese. Served with pita chips.
      $12.00
    • Fried Oysters

      A smaller version of our popular entrée. Lightly breaded and deep fried.
      $14.00
    • Chx & Chz Only Quesa

      $11.00

    Soup Kettle

    • FOS

      A hearty combination of beef stock and caramelized onions. Topped with crusty French bread, parmesan, and provolone cheese.
      $7.50
    • C-Day

      $5.00
    • B-Day

      $5.50
    • B-Chili

      $6.50
    • C-Chili

      $5.00
    • C-Char Chk

      $7.50
    • B-Char Chk

      $9.50

    Main Course Salads

    • House Salad

      $6.00+
    • Create A Combo

      Pick two: your choice of a half club, half a BLT or chicken salad sandwich or a mixed greens, spinach, Greek, or Caesar salad or a cup of the soup of the day, chili, or French onion soup.
      $9.00
    • Spinach Salad

      Fresh leaf spinach topped with mushrooms, eggs, bacon, and red onions. Served with our awesome sweet and sour dressing.
      $7.00+
    • Salmon Salad

      Surfs up! Our most popular salad. Broiled salmon with a honey mustard glaze served on a bed of mixed greens with cheddar jack and seasonal fruit.
      $16.00
    • Chef

      Mixed garden salad smothered with ham, smoked turkey, hard-boiled eggs, mushrooms, cheddar jack, and bacon.
      $14.00
    • Caesar

      Crisp romaine tossed with our homemade Caesar dressing and parmesan cheese.
      $7.00+
    • Chk Salad Plate

      Our homemade chicken salad on a bed of crisp lettuce served with fresh seasonal fruit, a honey bran muffin, and your choice of potato salad or cottage cheese.
      $14.00
    • Fajita Salad

      Sliced chargrilled chicken, onions, peppers, and cheddar jack cheese tossed with our fabulous homemade fajita sauce and served atop crisp mixed greens with fresh seasonal fruit. Served with salsa, sour cream, and fajita sauce. You don't want to miss this one!
      $14.00
    • Blk & Blu Salad

      Blackened beef tenderloin over mixed greens with bleu cheese, onion straws, pecans, and dried cranberries.
      $16.00
    • Sirloin Salad

      Grilled sirloin over mixed greens with seasonal fruit, cheddar jack cheese, and crispy onion straws.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $17.00
    • Greek

      A mixed green salad tossed in a Greek-style vinaigrette with kalamata olives, pepperoncini, and feta cheese.
      $9.00+
    • Nacho

      Tortilla chips smothered with our homemade chili, crisp greens, cheddar jack cheese, tomatoes, and black olives. Served with sour cream and spicy salsa.
      $14.00
    • Buff Chk Salad

      Crispy chicken fingers tossed in a spicy buffalo sauce, topped with cheddar jack and bleu cheese crumbles. Served with bleu cheese dressing.
      $15.00
    • Lg Greek w/ Chk

      $17.00
    • Lg Greek w/ Salmon

      $20.00
    • Lg Spin Salad w/ Chk

      $14.00
    • Lg Spin Salad w/ Salmon

      $20.00
    • Lg Caesar w/ Chk

      $14.00
    • Lg Caesar w/ Salmon

      $20.00
    • Lg House Salad w/ Chk

      $14.00
    • Lg House Salad w/ Salmon

      $20.00

    Lite Bites

    • Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

      Baked in a creamy white wine sauce, au gratin. Served with a spinach salad.
      $15.00
    • Waist Liner

      A Briar Patch Favorite! You choice of a chargrilled chicken breast or a ground beef patty served with cottage cheese, fresh seasonal fruit, tomatoes, steamed broccoli, and a honey bran muffin.
      $15.00
    • Crispy Chicken Fingers

      Strips of chicken tenderloin lightly breaded and golden fried. Prepared regular or buffalo style. Served with honey mustard or smokey BBQ sauce and your choice of side.
      $13.00
    • Honey Balsamic Chicken

      Grilled chicken breast with a honey balsamic glaze. Served with garden blend rice and vegetable medley.
      $15.00
    • Grilled Salmon

      Served with seasonal fruit salsa, garden blend rice, and vegetable medley.
      $17.00
    • Pasta Primavera

      Linguini tossed in a creamy parmesan, marinara, or a parma rosa sauce with seasonal vegetables.
      $15.00
    • Seafood Pasta

      Fresh sea scallops and shrimp gently sautéed, served over linguini in a creamy parmesan, marinara, or parma rosa sauce.
      $22.00
    • Beef Tenderloin Tips

      Pan-seared with onions, mushrooms, and burgundy in a rich brown gravy. Served with smashed potatoes and steamed broccoli.
      $18.00
    • Chesapeake Crab Cake

      One of our homemade crab cakes served with Cole slaw and your choice of any side.
      $17.00
    • Veggie Rice Bowl

      Garden blend rice and vegetable medley and marinara topped with creamed spinach and provolone cheese baked until golden.
      $13.00
    • Skirt Steak Lite Bite

      $18.00

    Sandwiches & Wraps

    • Ribeye Steak Sandwich

      6 oz. chargrilled ribeye with lettuce, tomatoes, and a creamy horseradish sauce on the side.
      $22.00
    • Chicken Salad Melt (Mason Melt)

      Our homemade chicken salad on a toasted bun with Applewood smoked bacon, melted Swiss cheese, and tomato slices.
      $14.00
    • Fish Tacos

      Blackened catfish with mango fruit salsa, shredded lettuce, and Chipotle Ranch on flour tortillas.
      $14.00
    • Sophie's Veggie Tacos

      Roasted vegetables, shredded lettuce, cheddar jack cheese, diced tomatoes, and Chipotle ranch.
      $12.00
    • Katie's Grilled Chicken Tacos

      Grilled chicken breast, mango salsa, cheddar jack cheese, and shredded lettuce on flour tortillas. Try it Katie's way with buffalo sauce!
      $13.00
    • Cavalier Club

      This triple-decker sandwich is stacked with smoked turkey, Black Forest ham, Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and mayo. Served on your choice of bread.
      $13.00
    • Briar Patch Monte Cristo

      We prepare our version of this classic with layers of Black Forest ham, smoked turkey, bacon, and Swiss cheese topped with Thousand Island dressing on rye bread.
      $14.00
    • Philly Style Steak & Cheese

      Thinly sliced roast beef, provolone cheese, onions, and peppers grilled and piled high on toasted French bread with onion straws and honey mustard sauce.
      $14.00
    • French Dip

      Thinly sliced roast beef and melted provolone cheese piled high on toasted French bread with au jus.
      $14.00
    • Southern Style Grilled Cheese

      House-made pimento cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, and fried green tomatoes on grilled Texas toast.
      $13.00
    • Gourmet Chicken Sandwich

      Grilled chicken topped with our smokey BBQ sauce, bacon, cheddar jack cheese, lettuce, and tomato.
      $14.00
    • Hokie Sub

      JL's favorite! Smoked turkey, crisp bacon, melted Swiss cheese, with lettuce, tomatoes, and mayo on a toasted hoagie roll.
      $15.00
    • Classic Reuben

      Delicious, warm, thinly sliced corned beef topped with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island on grilled rye bread.
      $14.00
    • Chicken Salad Sandwich

      Our fantastic homemade chicken salad on your choice of bread topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and mayo.
      $13.00
    • California Turkey Wrap

      Honey-smoked turkey, cheddar jack cheese, guacamole, alfalfa sprouts, lettuce, tomatoes, roasted pecans, and honey mustard.
      $13.00
    • Veggie Wrap

      $11.00
    • Cranberry Chicken Salad Wrap

      Homemade chicken salad and cranberry chutney with alfalfa sprouts, tomatoes, sweet and spicy pecans, lettuce, honey mustard, and mandarin oranges. Wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla.
      $15.00
    • Buffalo Chicken Wrap

      Spicy Buffalo-style chicken tenders with lettuce, tomatoes, bleu cheese crumbles, and cheddar jack cheese. Served with bleu cheese or ranch dressing.
      $14.00

    Burgers

    • Black & Bleu Burger

      Juicy blackened burger topped with our smokey BBQ sauce, crispy onion straws, bleu cheese crumbles, lettuce, and tomato.
      $15.00
    • The Southern Burger

      House made pimento cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, and fried green tomatoes with shredded lettuce.
      $14.00
    • Old Fashioned Briar Patch Bacon Cheese Burger

      Owen's favorite! Topped with your choice of American, Swiss, pepper jack, cheddar jack, or provolone cheese, lettuce and tomato.
      $14.00
    • Smokehouse Burger

      Applewood smoked bacon, BBQ sauce, caramelized onions, cheddar jack cheese, lettuce and tomato.
      $15.00

    Entrées

    • Chicken Mornay

      A boneless chicken breast smothered with mushrooms and a creamy white wine sauce then baked au gratin.
      $20.00
    • Pan Seared Chicken Livers

      Seasoned with white wine, butter, onions, and mushrooms then topped with our homemade gravy.
      $17.00
    • Chesapeake Crab Cakes

      Try our fantastic homemade blend of crab meat and spicy seasonings.
      $22.00
    • Chopped Steak

      10 oz. of chargrilled chopped steak loaded with onions, peppers, and our homemade brown gravy.
      $18.00
    • Filet Mignon

      A house special! A cut of beef so tender it melts in your mouth. Marinated in our special sauce and chargrilled to order. Served with garlic herb butter.
      $35.00
    • Grilled Ribeye

      A 12 oz. closely trimmed cut, chargrilled to perfection. The ribeye is known for its heavy fat marbleizing- the magic is behind its tender mouth-watering flavor! Served with garlic herb butter and onion straws.
      $35.00
    • Cheesy Chicken Florentine

      Chargrilled chicken breast topped with creamed spinach, provolone, and parmesan cheese, then garnished with chopped tomatoes and scallions.
      $18.00
    • Grilled Chicken BBQ

      Two grilled chicken breasts with a smoky BBQ sauce topped with Applewood smoked bacon, grilled onions, peppers, melted cheddar jack cheese, chopped tomatoes, and scallions.
      $22.00
    • Ed's Chicken Marsala

      Panko breaded chicken breasts sautéed and topped with a mushroom marsala cream sauce over a bed of rice and choice of side.
      $18.00
    • 12 oz Chargrilled Skirt Steak

      $25.00

    Seafood Platters

    • Pick 1

      $16.00
    • Pick 2

      Your choice of Shrimp, farm-raised Catfish, or Oysters. You can pick Fried or Broiled. Served with our homemade Cole slaw, hush puppies & a choice of one side.
      $27.00
    • Pick 4

      Your choice of Shrimp, farm-raised Catfish, or Oysters. You can pick Fried or Broiled. Served with our homemade Cole slaw, hush puppies & a choice of one side.
      $32.00

    On The Side

    • Applesauce

      $4.00
    • Baked Potato

      $4.00
    • Broccoli

      $4.00
    • Coleslaw

      $4.00
    • Cottage Cheese

      $4.00
    • Creamed Spinach

      $4.00
    • French Fries

      $4.00
    • Frizzy Spin

      $4.00
    • Fruit

      $4.00
    • Green Beans

      $4.00
    • Hush Puppies

      $4.00
    • Mac & Cheese

      $4.00
    • O-Rings

      $4.00
    • Onion Straws

      $4.00
    • Parma Rosa

      $4.00
    • Pasta Alfredo

      $4.00
    • Pasta Marinara

      $4.00
    • Potato Salad

      $4.00
    • Potato Skins S/O

      $4.00
    • Rice

      $4.00
    • Smashed Potatoes

      $4.00
    • Sweet Potato Fries

      $4.00
    • Trio of Sides

      $11.00
    • Veg Medley

      $4.00

    Desserts

    Salted Caramel Cookie served warm with vanilla ice cream, drizzled with Carmel sauce & Whip Cream
    • Creme Brûlée

      $8.00
    • The Derby Pie

      A Briar Patch tradition.
      $8.00
    • New York Style Cheesecake

      Ask your server which flavor Tina is featuring today!
      $8.00
    • Bread Puddin'

      With a creamy vanilla sauce.
      $8.00
    • Gluten Free Hot Fudge Brownie

      Served with vanilla ice cream.
      $8.00
    • Chocolate Silk Pie

      We use rich, dark Belgian chocolate in this ice cream pie.
      $8.00
    • Kid Scoop

      $1.50
    • 2 Scoop

      $3.00
    • B-Day Silk

    • Jello

    • Derby Shooter

      $4.00
    • Bread Puddin' Shooter

      $4.00
    • Silk Pie Shooter

      $4.00
    • Trio Shooters

      $11.00
    • Salted Caramel Sundae

      $8.00
    • Lemon Chiffon Pie

      $8.00

    Extras

    • Add 1 Chicken Tender

      $2.50
    • Add Beef Patty

      $7.00
    • Add Crabcake

      $8.00
    • Add Fish

      $8.00
    • Add Grilled Chicken

      $6.00
    • Add Salmon

      $12.00
    • Add Shrimp

      $12.00
    • HALF PINT Dressing

      $7.00
    • HALF PINT Fruit Salsa

      $10.00
    • HALF PINT Pimento Cheese

      $10.00
    • PINT Chicken Salad

      $20.00
    • PINT Cole Slaw

      $10.00
    • PINT Dressing

      $10.00
    • PINT Fruit Salsa

      $20.00
    • PINT Pimento Cheese

      $20.00
    • PINT Potato Salad

      $10.00
    • SCOOP Chicken Salad

      $5.00
    • Add Scallops

      $17.00
    • HALF PINT Chicken Salad

      $10.00
    • HALF PINT Potato Salad

      $5.00
    • Extra Dressing 2oz

      $0.25
    • Extra Dressing 4oz

      $0.50

    Kids Menu

    Kids

    • KDS Grilled Cheese

      $7.00
    • KDS Luke's Linguini

      with melted cheddar cheese.
      $7.00
    • KDS Grilled Chop Steak

      with hushpuppies.
      $7.00
    • KDS Fried Shrimp

      with hushpuppies.
      $7.00
    • KDS Grilled Chicken Breast

      with hushpuppies.
      $7.00
    • KDS Fried Chicken Fingers

      with hushpuppies.
      $7.00

    Brunch

    Brunch

    • French Toast

      Sidney's favorite recipe. Two pieces of Texas toast served with bacon, fresh fruit, and syrup.
      $15.00
    • Briar Patch Breakfast

      Two eggs, bacon, country fried potatoes, fresh fruit, and a yeast roll.
      $15.00
    • Steak & Eggs

      A 6 oz Ribeye on grilled bread with two eggs of your choice. Served with country fried potatoes and fresh fruit.
      $22.00
    • Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Croissant

      Buttery croissant. bacon, egg, and cheese served with country fried potatoes and fresh fruit.
      $15.00
    • Fajita Omelet

      Our fantastic mixture of fajita chicken, onions, peppers, and cheddar cheese. Served with country-fried potatoes , fresh fruit, and yeast roll.
      $15.00
    • Bourbon Street Omelet

      Andouille sausage, cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, sauteéd onions, peppers, mushrooms, and tomatoes. Served with country-fried potatoes, fresh fruit, and a yeast roll.
      $15.00
    • Spinach & Mushroom

      Spinach, Swiss, and sautéed mushrooms. Served with country-fried potatoes, fresh fruit, and a yeast roll.
      $15.00
    • Western Omelet

      Ham, cheddar cheese, a dash of western seasoning, sautéed onions, peppers, and tomatoes. Served with country-fried potatoes, fresh fruit, and a yeast roll.
      $15.00
    • Eggs Benedict

      A Briar Patch version of poached eggs over Back Forest Ham, buttered yeast rolls, topped with Hollandaise sauce. Served with steamed broccoli and fresh fruit.
      $15.00
    • Belgian Waffle

      Topped with fresh berries and whipped topping. Served with bacon and syrup.
      $15.00

    Brunch Add-Ons

    • Country Fried Potatoes

      $3.50
    • Side Bacon

      $3.00
    • Toast

      $1.00

    NA Beverages

    NA Beverage

    • Coffee

      $3.00
    • Coke

      $3.00
    • Decaf Coffee

      $3.00
    • Diet Coke

      $3.00
    • Dr. Pepper

      $3.00
    • Ginger Ale

      $3.00
    • Hot Choc

      $3.00
    • Hot Tea

      $3.00
    • Lemonade

      $3.00
    • Mello Yello

      $3.00
    • Milk

      $3.00
    • Powerade

      $3.00
    • Red Bull

      $4.00
    • Shirley Temple

      $5.00
    • Sprite

      $3.00
    • Sweet Tea

      $3.00
    • Unsweet Tea

      $3.00
    • Virgin Peach Daiquiri

      $7.00
    • Virgin Pina Colada

      $7.00
    • Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri

      $7.00
    • Water

    • Orange Juice

      $4.00

    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 2:30 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Come in and enjoy!

    Location

    883 S Main St, Amherst, VA 24521

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