The Vance Toe River Lodge Restaurant
Items & Prices are subject to change

Days and hours of operation:

Sunday Brunch Buffet: 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
(Reservations are Recommended)

Closed Mondays and Tuesday

Wines Now Available for Purchase

Wednesday - Saturday:Lunch 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday meals: Reservations Please:
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Season opens May and runs through October.

Special Sunday Brunch Buffet on Mother's Day, Father's Day and other special holidays.

The restaurant will close to the general public from November until the first of May.
                                                                     
Other Services

The restaurant serves not only casual dinning but also offers on site catering for special group meals and occasions on a year round basis (Christmas, office parties, birthdays, luncheons, dinners, church get-togethers - youth group pizza, buffets, wedding receptions and cozy rehearsal dinners).

Call for menu options & ideas.
828-765-9696

Lunch Menu
Served Wednesday - Saturday
11:00 am to 2:30 pm

Certain Menu Items May Be Limited
*Our Most Popular Items     *New this Season

Homemade Soup

Soup of the Day -------------------------- Cup 3.50 ----------------------------- Bowl 4.25

Cup of Soup with Grilled Cheese Sandwich -------------------------------------- 5.30

Cup of Soup with Small House Salad ------------------------------------------------ 5.30

Cup of Soup with Ham and Cheese Sandwich ----------------------------------- 5.80



Festive Salads

Tossed Salad ------------------------------------------- Small 3.95 --------- Large 6.50
         (mixed greens, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, bacon bits and croutons)

Chef's Salad ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7.95
          (mixed greens, ham, turkey, roast beef, cheese, bacon, tomatoes
           and croutons)

*Nutty Blue Salad -----------------------------
-------------------------------------------- 7.25
        ~Add Chicken ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9.00
          (a simple twist of our favorite wrap-mixed greens, toasted walnuts,
           dried cherries, gorgonzola cheese and our secret dressing - WOW!)

Smoked Salmon Salad ---------------------------------------------------------------- 9.95
         (6 oz. of smoked salmon over mixed greens with parmesan cheese,
           bacon, tomatoes, croutons & toasted almonds)

Grilled or Fried Chicken Salad --------------------------------------------------------- 7.95
           (grilled or fried chicken atop mixed greens, cheese, bacon, tomatoes,  
            and croutons)

*Classic Caesar Salad-------------------- 7.95          -Add Chicken---------------9.00
            (crisp Romaine lettuce, bacon, & croutons tossed with velvety
             Caesar dressing fit for the ruler of any modern empire)

                                                     *Dressing Choices*

Ranch (regular or fat-free) ~ Blue Cheese ~ Honey Mustard ~ Thousand
Island ~Fat Free Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette ~ Tomato Bacon Vinaigrette
*The Lodge Italian *Robin's Fat Free Cilantro Ranch ~ Creamy Caesar
           

Specialty Wraps

*The Nutty Blue Chick ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7.25
   (roasted chicken, toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, gorgonzola cheese,
    mixed greens and secret dressing in a spinach wrap - served with a fruit
    garnish and a pickle spear)

Ultimate Fajita Wrap --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5.50
   ~Add Chicken 6.50                                 ~ Add Steak 7.50
    ( peppers, onions, mozzarella cheese and tomatoes in a warm tortilla
     wrap - served wit lettuce, tomato, salsa and sour cream)

* Your Favorite Salad Wrap 6.95
   ~Chicken Caesar 7.25                           ~Smoked Salmon 7.95
(you know you love all the ingredients, let us stuff them in a hearty wrap
guaranteed to please)




Short Order

*All sandwiches made with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise & served with nickel spear*
*Onion and mustard available upon request*

*Plates are served with coleslaw & your choice of deli style chips, fries or potato salad*

*Substitute onion rings or make it half and half: add .50*

Sandwiches
Sandwich only
Plate
Hot Dog (chili, onions and mustard)
2.55
4.40
Grilled Cheese
2.60
4.35
*The Lodge Burger
3.45
5.20
     Add Cheese
3.80
5.55
    Add Chili and Cheese
       (6 oz. of seasoned ground top sirloin, grilled to order - medium to well -         placed on a sesame seed bun)
4.10
5.85
*Black-Bean Burger
     ( a 4-oz black-bean patty served on a sesame seed bun with lettuce,       avocado, salsa & sour cream)
3.45
5.20

Grilled Chicken Breast
         (a 6 oz marinated chicken breast, butterflied, grilled and served on a          sesame seed bun)

4.05
5.80
*Grilled Chicken Jack
    (our grilled marinated chicken breast covered with thinly sliced avocado      and topped with pepper jack cheese, broiled & finished off as you like it)
5.45
7.20

*"Your Way" Fish Fillet
    (Hand battered & fried or lightly seasoned & broiled. Served on a fresh baked     hoagie roll with  lettuce, tomato & tartar sauce)

7.50
9.35
Philly Cheese Steak
          (hand cut sirloin slices seasoned and sautéed with onions and bell            peppers, smothered with mozzarella cheese and served on a freshly
           baked hoagie roll)
7.75
9.60
Chicken Tenders
5.65
7.40

Deli Sandwiches

*Freshly sliced deli meats on your choice of our specialty breads with lettuce,
tomato, mayonnaise.
*Additional toppings: bell peppers, cucumber, onion or cheese
(American, havarti, pepper jack Swiss)*
*Sliced avocado or extra cheese: add .50

*Plates are served with coleslaw & your choice of deli style chips, fries or potato salad*

*Substitute onion rings or make it half and half: add .50*

                             

Sandwiches     
     Sandwich Only       
           Plate              
BLT
3.95
5.80
Ham
4.40
6.25
Smoked Turkey Breast
4.85
6.30
Corned Beef
5.05
6.90
Medium Rare Roast Beef
5.15
7.00
*Grilled Reuben (corned beef or turkey)
(sauerkraut and Swiss cheese on marbled rye bread with Russian dressing)
5.25
7.10
Club
(turkey, ham, roast beef, bacon, and American cheese)
5.95
7.80
Smoked Salmon Sandwich
(fresh salmon, smoked in house and served on a fresh baked hoagie roll spread lightly with roumalade sauce)
8.10
9.95

For the Kiddie

*Sandwiches come plain with a pickle; plates are served with chips or fries*
*Substitute onion rings or make half and half: add .50*

Grilled Cheese
2.00
3.75
Crispy Chicken Tenders
2.75
4.50
Dog on a Bun
2.25
4.00
PB& J Sandwich
2.00
3.75

 

    The Vance Toe River Lodge Evening Menu

~All entrees come with our bottomless salad bowl and homemade bread.~

~Entrees (except for Pasta and those otherwise specified) are also served with seasoned and roasted new potatoes, green beans sautéed with roasted red peppers and spices, and steamed fresh carrots in an almondine sauce.~

~Please feel free to bring your own beer or wine. There is a 2.00 per person evening glass fee.~

                                                        APPETIZERS

NEW ORLEANS CRAB CAKE
  ~Our popular cake makes a solo debut...what a perfect way to begin your meal. 8.95

BRIE AND FRUIT
  ~A wedge of warm brie cheese topped with a drizzle of honey and
    brown sugar walnuts, served with assorted fruit and crispy tortilla

    crackers. 6.50

                                                            ENTREES

BREAD AND SALAD ONLY
   ~All you would like of our fresh homemade bread and house salad. 9.95

THE VEGGIE PLATE
    ~A plate of our lodge vegetables with fresh salad and bread.
       (Perfect for the lighter eaters and entree sharers.) 12.95

 PASTA PRIMAVERA
     ~A savory blend of fresh sautéed vegetables serve over angel
       hair pasta and light alfredo sauce. 13.95
                           ~ Add chicken for an additional 2.00~

SEAFOOD ALFREDO
     ~Angel hair pasta and our homemade alfredo sauce topped with
       a medley of shrimp, scallops and crab meat and sprinkled with
       grated parmesan. 17.95

MAJOR GREY'S SALMON
     ~9 oz. wild Salmon broiled and moderately spread with mango chutney.
       Served on a bed of Tuscan orzo. 17.95

NEW ORLEANS CRAB CAKE
      ~A 6 oz. crab cake with just the right amount of spice. Made
        with fresh peppers, celery, onions, a secret blend of spices,
        homemade bread crumbs and served atop a delicious
        roumalade sauce. 18.95

RAINBOW TROUT
     ~Fresh trout fillets seasoned with lemon pepper, or light cajun
       spices, pan sautéed to perfection & topped with dill butter.
       (Guaranteed to please!) 18.95

LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN
    ~Boneless chicken breasts marinated and seasoned with lemon pepper, grilled
      and served on a bed of Tuscan orzo. 16.95

BBQ Country-Style Ribs
      ~A hearty portion of boneless pork ribs, grilled with our delicious
        homemade sauce. 18.95

THE LODGE P&P
       ~A beautiful 20 oz. Porterhouse cooked to order and served with a heaping
        pile of skillet potatoes. This one's for the meat and potatoes lover. 26.95

THE HOUSE SIRLOIN
       ~A 10 oz. portion of top sirloin, hand cut , seasoned and
         grilled to order. 17.95

FILET MIGNON
        ~An 8 oz. portion so tender you won't need a knife, hand cut,
         seasoned and grilled to order.  22.95



                                                  Beverages

~Iced or Hot Tea, coffee, Mello Yello, Sprite, Coke, or Diet Coke 1.50

                                         ~Hot Tea (per bag) 1.00

   ~ALL MENU ITEMS ARE MARKET FRESH AND MAY BE LIMITED~
      ~20% GRATUITY WILL BE ADDED TO GROUPS OF 6 OR MORE~

                                       "A Sweet Ending"
                             ~Our Dessert Choice"

Homemade Specialty Cheesecake----------------------------------------------------4.50
     ~A light and creamy cheesecake made with the finest ingredients,
       enhanced with seasonal flavors & a delicious graham cracker crust
     ~Available while it lasts. Ask your server for this week's flavor~

Tiramisu--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4.50
     ~In Italian, tiramisu means "pick me up;" and this delicious dessert will
       do just that for you. Ladyfingers soaked in dark espresso and rich coffee
       liqueur, light Italian custard, mascarpone cheese and whipped cream.

Hot Fudge Volcano ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.99
       ~Chocolate Cake oozing with warm hot fudge & sprinkled with powdered
         sugar. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for 1.00.

Caramel Apple Crisp --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4.25
        ~A piping hot square of spiced apple pie covered with a crumbly graham
          topping, a scoop of vanilla ice cream & drizzled with caramel sauce.

Key Lime Pie -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.55
        ~A light alternative straight from Florida! A tender graham crust filled
          with a light, refreshing mousse made with authentic Key Lime Juice

Kentucky Bourbon Pecan Pie -------------------------------------------------------------- 3.95
         ~An American classic! Delightfully flavorful with a shortbread crust & a
           dusting of powdered sugar.

Caramel Pecan Passion------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3.95
          ~Decadent caramel ice cream with caramel fudge pieces layered with
            caramel mousse, rich caramel sauce & crunchy glazed pecans.

Double Fudge Frenzy---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.95
           ~Rich Chocolate Ice Cream with chewy brownie pieces layered with
             chocolate mousse, chocolate fudge & chewy bittersweet brownie
             pieces.