Lunch Menu
Dive into our carefully curated lunch menu, featuring a delightful mix of traditional flavors and modern twists. Start with our famous She Crab Soup or explore our variety of appetizers like the crispy Yellowfin Ahi Tuna Wontons and our signature Coconut Shrimp. From fresh, vibrant salads to hearty entrees and sandwiches, each dish is crafted to satisfy your midday cravings with quality and taste. Whether you're in for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, our lunch offerings are designed to bring a touch of Claire's charm to your day. Enjoy your meal!
Soup & Appetizers
Claire's Famous She Crab Soup| $9/$13
Yellowfin Ahi Tuna Wontons| $16
rare tuna on crispy wontons, pickled ginger, tamari dipping sauce, wasabi
Coconut Shrimp | $16
peanut dipping sauce, Thai cucumber salad
Chesapeake Oysters | $18
cornmeal crusted and fried, bloody Mary cocktail sauce
Lemongrass Chicken Potstickers | $10
asian dipping sauce
Salad Starters
Beet & Goat Cheese | $14
artisanal greens, red & yellow beets, candied walnuts, dried cherries, poppyseed dressing
Artisan Baby Greens | $12
blue cheese, dates, spicy pecans,
maple balsamic vinaigrette
Southwestern Caesar | $12
romaine, roasted corn, chili croutons,
shaved parmesan, caesar dressing
*Add to any salad: chicken $8, shrimp $12, salmon $14
Entree Salad & Sandwiches
Honey Glazed Salmon Salad | $25
candied walnuts, dried apricots, blue cheese, fresh blackberries, artisan greens, maple balsamic vinaigrette
Grilled Shrimp Cobb Salad | $24
artisan greens, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, avocado, applewood bacon, roasted corn, blue cheese, spiced pecans, creamy herb dressing
Thai Peanut Chicken Salad | $22
napa & green cabbage, red peppers, carrots, cilantro, arugula, soba noodles, pickled ginger, red curry peanut dressing, wonton strips
Smoked Turkey Reuben | $16
Swiss cheese, coleslaw, thousand island dressing, pumpernickel swirl bread, french fries
Chicken Salad Croissant | $16
Whiffletree farms, southern style, mango chutney mayonnaise, arugula, house salad
Depot Roast Beef Dip | $16
Swiss cheese, horseradish mayonnaise, baguette,
au jus, french fries
Angus Burger | $18
applewood bacon, white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion roll, french fries & coleslaw
Entrees
Anna's Fabulous Quiche | $18
chef's choice, artisan greens salad, maple balsamic vinaigrette
Jack Daniel Shrimp | $25
sautéed gulf shrimp & lump crab, bourbon cream sauce, parslied linguini
Chicken Picatta | $22
thinly sliced breast, lemon caper pan sauce, roasted fingerling potatoes, arugula side salad, Parmesan
Steak Frites | $28
5 oz. Black Angus filet, house steak sauce, truffle shoestring fries
Lemon Ricotta Risotto| $22
fennel, leeks, zucchini, grilled artichoke hearts, parmesan, tarragon, chives
* Add chicken $8, shrimp $12, salmon $14
Dinner Menu
Our dinner menu offers a rich selection of dishes that blend classic tastes with innovative culinary techniques. Begin your evening with a bowl of our beloved She Crab Soup or savor the fresh flavors of our Chesapeake Oysters. Our entrées feature locally sourced ingredients and include specialties like Maryland Style Crab Cakes, succulent Jack Daniel's Shrimp, and our perfectly cooked Filet Mignon. Each dish is crafted to provide a memorable dining experience in the warm, inviting ambiance
of Claire’s. Enjoy a meal that's not just eaten, but celebrated.
Soup & Appetizers
Claire's Famous She Crab Soup| $9/$13
Yellowfin Ahi Tuna Wontons| $16
rare tuna on crispy wontons, pickled ginger, tamari dipping sauce, wasabi
Coconut Shrimp | $16
peanut dipping sauce, Thai cucumber salad
Chesapeake Oysters | $18
cornmeal crusted and fried, bloody Mary cocktail sauce
Asian Lettuce Beef Wraps| $ 18
bibb lettuce, tenderloin tips, napa cabbage slaw, tamari sauce
Salad Starters
Beet & Goat Cheese | $14
artisanal greens, red & yellow beets, candied walnuts, dried cherries, poppyseed dressing
Artisan Baby Greens | $12
blue cheese, dates, spicy pecans,
maple balsamic vinaigrette
Southwestern Caesar| $12
romaine, roasted corn, chili croutons, shaved parmesan, caesar dressing
*Add to any salad: chicken $8, shrimp $12, salmon $14
Entrees
Citrus Honey Salmon* | $36
Moroccan pearl couscous, carrots, oranges, apricots, toasted almonds, mint & parsley
Jack Daniel's Shrimp | $36
sautéed gulf shrimp & lump crab, bourbon cream, parslied linguine
Fried Green Tomatoes & Crab | $36
jumbo lump crab cakes, poblano corn relish, remoulade
Filet Mignon* | $48
7 oz. certified Black Angus, house steak sauce, tobacco onions, Yukon gold mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetable
Oven Roasted Whiffletree Chicken | $32
Frenched breast, lavender honey, Yukon Gold blue cheese mashed potatoes, roasted carrots
Steak Frites | $38
5 oz. certified Black Angus filet mignon, house steak sauce, truffled shoestring fries
Grilled Sirloin Salad | $32
chili rub, romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, avocado, parmesan croutons, blue cheese dressing
Lemon Ricotta Risotto| $26
fennel, leeks, zucchini, grilled artichoke hearts, parmesan, tarragon, chives
*Add chicken $8, shrimp $12, salmon $14
Thoughtfully Crafted Desserts
Creme Brulee | $10
vanilla custard, caramelized sugar
Aunt Beatty's Cake | $12 chocolate layer cake
espresso infused buttercream icing
Mixed Berry Crisp | $12
fresh berries, almond topping , vanilla gelato
Lemon Chess Pie | $12
Sue’s Pies, fresh strawberries
Assorted Gelatos and Sorbet | $9
Cocktails and Wine
Cocktails and Zero-Proof Features
Our featured cocktail menu changes with the seasons, showcasing fresh creations throughout the year. Season after season, two guest favorites continue to shine: the Depot Old Fashioned, our take on a timeless favorite with black walnut bitters and Luxardo Maraschino liqueur, and the Painkiller, a Caribbean cocktail Claire first enjoyed at the iconic Soggy Dollar Bar while living in the islands.
Specialty Cocktails
Rosé on the Rails
Aperol, raspberry, rosé champagne, soda
Lavender Spritzer
Lavender syrup, lemon, prosecco
Hibiscus Mule
Tito’s vodka, hibiscus simple syrup, lime, ginger beer
White Linen
Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon gin, elderflower, muddled cucumber, simple syrup, sparkling water
Painkiller
Pussers’ rum, pineapple & orange juice, coconut, nutmeg
Passionfruit Paloma
Espolon blanco tequila, passionfruit liqueur, lime, agave, grapefruit soda
Raspberry Margarita
Patron Silver tequila, Cointreau, lime, raspberry, salt rim
Railway Manhattan
Bulleit rye, angustora & orange bitters, sweet vermouth, Luxardo cherry
Depot Old Fashioned
Woodford Reserve, maraschino cherry liqueur, black walnut bitters, Luxardo cherry, orange peel
Zero-Proof Zone
Lavender Lemonade
Lavender syrup & organic lemonade
Cucumber Lychee Refresher
Muddled cucumber, lychee syrup, lime, simple, soda
Raspberry Spritzer
Raspberry puree, alcohol-removed champagne, soda
Phony Negroni
Seedlip Grove spirit, bittersweet orange, sweet vermouth, orange bitters
Claire’s Wine Selections
Our wine list is thoughtfully curated and continually evolving, featuring selections from Virginia and around the world. Longtime favorites include local Gray Ghost's award-winning Reserve Chardonnay and Barboursville's Pinot Grigio and Merlot, both available during Happy Hour.
White Wines
Champagne & Sparkling
Tiamo Organic Prosecco Extra Dry NV, Italy
Laurent-Perrier Brut NV, France
Moscato di Asti, Italy
St. Kilda Brut Cuvée NV, Australia
Pinot Grigio
Barboursville, Virginia
Dalia, Delle Venezie DOC, Italy
Sauvignon Blanc
Domaine Raffaitin-Planchon Sancerre, Loire, France
Vavasour, Awatere Valley, New Zealand
Riesling
Dr. Heyden, Organic Riesling ‘22, Germany
Chardonnay
Gray Ghost Reserve, Amissville, VA
Mer Soleil, by Caymus, CA
Macon Uchizy, unoaked, Burgundy, France
Rosé
Figuere Magali Rosé, France
Light Whites
Montecappone Verdicchio, Italy
Licia Albarino, Galicia, Spain
Graeme & Bott “First Flight” Viognier, Rhone, France
Red Wines
Pinot Noir
Maison Noir O.P.P, Willamette Valley, OR
Paul Hobbs Crossbarn, Napa Valley, CA
Domaine Dubuet-Monthelie, Bourgogne, France
Merlot
Barboursville Vineyards, Barboursville, VA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Daou, Paso Robles, CA
Paul Hobbs Crossbarn, Napa Valley, CA
Bold Reds
Ramirez de la Piscina, Gran Rerserva, Rioja, Spain
Rappahannock Cellars Cabernet Franc, Hume, VA
El Enemigo Malbec, Argentina
Interesting Reds
Donna Laura Ali Toscana, Tuscany, Italy Wine & Soul Manoella, Douro Valley, Portugal Farina Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Veneto, Italy