Tarrant's Cafe Downtown Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Tarrant's Cafe Downtown, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Richmond, where New American cuisine meets a cozy atmosphere. Located at 1 W Broad St, this restaurant offers a tantalizing menu that spans pizzas, sandwiches, and an array of dinner specials designed to impress. Renowned dishes include the Cacio e Pepe, featuring herbed ricotta blended with mozzarella and topped with crushed red pepper—a true comfort food classic. For those craving something hearty, the NY Strip on Valentine’s Day and Grilled Pork Chop with Virginia Plum Chutney are sure to delight.
- Lunch Specials: Enjoy a flavorful Chopped Cheese or indulge in Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich.
- Appetizers: Don't miss the Crab and Spinach Dip or the exquisite Ahi Tuna.
The atmosphere exudes a vintage charm, perfect for both casual and special occasions, making Tarrant's Cafe Downtown a must-visit for food lovers!
Specials Lunch
Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich
Meatloaf
Hot Brown Sandwich
Hand Breaded Chicken Tenders and Fries
Pork Nachos
Cacio e Pepe 10 in
Herbed ricotta with a mozzarella parmesan with cracked black pepper and crushed red pepper
Cacio e Pepe
Herbed ricotta with a mozzarella parmesan with cracked black pepper and crushed red pepper
Chopped Cheese 10 in
Cream cheese base inion red pepper mozzarella and beef
Chopped Cheese 18 in
Cream cheese base inion red pepper mozzarella and beef
Italian Sausage
Italian Sausage onion peppers Marinara mozzarella on subroll
Breakfast Sandwich
Scrambles eggs American Cheese and either bacon or sausage
Rock'FISH' & Chips
Short Rib
side mash potatos and vegetables
Valentine's Day Salmon
Valentine's Day Pasta
Valentine's Day NY Strip
Grilled Pork Chop
Virginia Plum Chutney
Cacio e Pepe 18 in
Herbed ricotta with a mozzarella parmesan with cracked black pepper and crushed red pepper
Dinner Specials
Appetizers
Ahi Tuna app
encrusted w. sesame seeds, served w soy sauce, pickled ginger, seaweed, and wasabi
Buffalo Wings (12)
Buffalo Wings (6)
Crab and Spinach Dip
pita and flatbread
Crab Cake App
cheddar, bacon, tomato, capers and lobster cream sauce
Fried Calamari
tempura battered w dipping sauce
Fried Green Tomatoes
red onion, horseradish sauce, mixed greens, and fresh cut chips
Hummus
diced red onion, cucumber, roasted red pepper, banana pepper, tomato, kalmata olive, olive oil, crackers and pita
Mozzarella Sticks
Caesar (Full)
Romaine lettuce, tossed in Caesar dressing, with tomatoes, onions, cucumber and Kalamata olives. Topped with house made garlic croutons and shredded parmesan cheese.
Caesar (Half)
Cobb (Full)
bleu cheese, bands of diced chicken, bacon, avocado, egg, tomato, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olive and mixed greens. choice of dressing.
Cobb (Half)
bleu cheese, bands of diced chicken, bacon, avocado, egg, tomato, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olive and mixed greens. choice of dressing.
Health Bowl
w mixed greens, brown rice, avocado, tomato, chick peas, strawberries, candied pecans, craisins, extra virgin olive oil and lemon
Pear and Goat Cheese (Full)
Mixed greens, pear, strawberries, grapes, cucumber, tomato, chickpeas and goat cheese with candied nuts and craisins
Pear and Goat Cheese (Half)
Mixed greens, pear, strawberries, grapes, cucumber, tomato, chickpeas and goat cheese with candied nuts and craisins
Side Salad
Side Salad (Full)
Salads
Soups
She Crab (Cup)
homemade she crab soup with fresh crab meat, served with garlic bread & oyster crackers.
She Crab (Bowl)
homemade she crab soup with fresh crab meat, served with garlic bread & oyster crackers.
SOD Cup
SOD Bowl
BLT Sandwich
mayo on choice of bread
Chicken Melt
herb chicken, texas toast, swiss and american cheese, tomato, bacon, and herb dressing
Club Sandwich
ham, turkey, bacon, swiss, and american cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on choice of bread
Crab Cake Sandwich
lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce on english muffin
Deluxe Grilled Cheese
swiss and american cheese, tomato, bacon, ham, and mayo, on texas toast
Two Fish Tacos
grilled mahi mahi, pepper jack cheese, corn relish, guacomole, lettuce, side of rice, and beans
Three Fish Tacos (3)
grilled mahi mahi, pepper jack cheese, corn relish, guacomole, lettuce, side of rice, and beans
Fried Green Tom Sandwich
lettuce, tomato, fried green tomato, and pimento cheese
Grilled Mahi Sandwich
lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce on a kaiser roll
Hamburger
lettuce, tomato
Rachel
grilled pastrami, swiss cheese, coleslaw and thousand island on grilled rye bread
Reuben
grilled corn beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and thousand island on grilled rye bread
Sledgehammer Burger
Sandwiches
Wraps
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
w lettuce, tomato, red, onion, and blue cheese crumbles w/ a side of ranch
Chx Caesar Wrap
herb chicken, parmesan cheese, diced tomato, onion, romaine, and caesar dressing
Hummus Veggie Wrap
hummus, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, red pepper, olive and veggies
Turkey Bacon Avocado Wrap
swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, bacon, and mayo
Philly Cheesesteak Sub
provolone, lettuce, tomato, sauted onion and mayo
Oven Toasted Subs
Build Your Own Pizza
10" cheese
18" cheese
10" Bianca White
10" Deluxe Pizza
10" Hawiaiian Pizza
10" Margherita Pizza
10" Meatlovers Pizza
18" Bianca White
18" Deluxe Pizza
18" Hawiaiian Pizza
18" Margherita Pizza
18" Meatlovers Pizza
10in Thai Pizza
18in Thai Pizza
Specialty Pizzas
Calzone
Cheese Calzone
Meatlovers Calzone
Veggie Calzone
10in Fig and Pig
18in Fig and Pig
New Specialty Pizzas
Lunch Entrees 2025
Chicken and Waffles
Fried chicken breast with maple pommery and tahini sauce, side of broccoli.
Chicken Piccata
side mash potatos and vegetables
NY Strip
side of mashed potatoes and green beans
Lemon Basil Cream Salmon
olive oil and lemon, side of brown rice and green beans
Seafood Combo
fried or broiled tilapia, crab cake, shrimp and scallops, side of brown rice and green beans
Lasagne
Blackened Rockfish
blackened white fish over coconut risotto served with asparagus and topped with a tequila, pineapple, mint salsa and a lump crabmeat garnish.
Grilled Sea Scallops
over parmesan basil risotto
Pasta A La Vodka ( No Shrmp)
Pasta a la Vodka w/ Shrimp
roasted red pepper and asparagus
Shrimp and Grits
bacon, sausage, onion, pepper, tomato, and cheddar
Three Cheese Ravioli
ricotta, mozz, and romano
Dinner Entrees 2025
Desserts
Hot Fudge Walnut Brownie
warm w vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate, and caramel sauce
New York Style Cheesecake
choice of blueberry sauce or fresh strawberries
Triple Berry Cobbler
blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, and vanilla ice cream. served hot.
Upside Down Apple Walnut Pie
vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and caramel sauce
Vanilla Ice Cream
Flavor of the Week Cheesecake
Bread Pudding
Traditional Eggs Benedict
Two poached eggs, smoked ham, asparagus, hollandaise sauce. Served on english muffin with fruit and home fries.
Crab Cakes Benedict
Two pan fried crab cakes, two poached eggs, grilled tomatoes, and hollandaise sauce. Served on english muffin with fruit and home fries.
Brunch Benedicts
Brunch Omelettes
Farmer's Omelette
Ham, bacon, tomato, mushroom, onion and cheddar cheese. Served with fruit and home fries.
BYO Omelette
Customize your own omelette, served with fruit and home fries.
Shrimp & Crab Omelette
Shrimp, crab, scallops, mozzarella cheese and hollandaise sauce. Served with fruit and home fries.
*Egg White
Bacon
Creamed Spinach
English Muffin
Fruit
Grits
Ham
Home Fries
Pancake Side
Sausage
Three Eggs
Toast
Two Eggs
Waffle
Dozen Brunch Rolls
Half Order of French Toast Foster
Brunch Sides
Brunch Specialties
Belgian Waffle
Banana, strawberry, whipped cream, and candied pecans.
Cheesy Stone Ground Grits
Two fried eggs, mornay sauce, sausage, cheddar, and bacon
French Toast Foster
Dipped in cinnamon vanilla egg batter, then grilled. Topped with fresh banana, strawberry, candied walnuts, bourbon sauce and whipped cream
Huevos Rancheros
Two eggs, black beans, salsa, and cheddar on soft taco shell with home fries and fruit
Pancakes
Your choice of plain, blueberry, chocolate chip, or banana, served with maple syrup
Two eggs any style with Pancakes
Maple Syrup, fruit, and choice of bacon, ham, or sausage.