Julep's New Southern Cuisine Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Julep's New Southern Cuisine, where Southern charm meets culinary excellence. Located in the heart of Richmond, VA, this whiskey bar and restaurant celebrates the essence of American Southern cuisine with a modern twist. The menu is a delightful exploration of flavors, featuring standout dishes such as Duck Confit in Pastry, paired with goat cheese and cranberries, and the rich and comforting Julep’s Shrimp and Grits, which boasts smoked andouille sausage and fresh vegetables in a savory broth.
With an inviting atmosphere and attentive service, guests rave about the Fried Green Tomatoes and the renowned Dad’s Eastern Shore Crab Soup. Each dish showcases the quality of local ingredients, ensuring a memorable dining experience. Whether you're sipping expertly crafted cocktails or indulging in the sumptuous Banana Foster for dessert, Julep's denotes the perfect blend of tradition and innovation, making it a must-visit for any food lover.
Appetizers
Fried Green Tomatoes
pimento cheese and peppadew aioli
Slow Roasted Pork Belly
tomato preserves, cider braised fennel, arugula
Cajun Beer Barbequed Mussels
garlic, fresh lemon juice and rosemary
Artisanal Cheese Plate
hand selected cheeses featuring the best of virginia farms paired with homemade sour cream crackers and seasonal jam
Julep’s Shrimp And Grits
wade’s mill white cheddar grits, with smoked andouille sausage, onions, peppers, tomato and spinach in a shrimp broth
Crispy Fried Oysters
with tasso ham remoulade and fennel slaw
Duck Confit In Pastry
isabel natural goat cheese, cranberries, and wilted creasy greens, with jus and thyme gastrique
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
with molasses cream and gingersnap
Dad’s Eastern Shore Crab Soup
Soups
Salads
Manakintowne Mixed Greens
firefly farms “mountain top bleu” cheese, roasted pumpkin seeds, radish, pickled fennel and roasted shallot vinaigrette
Local Baby Red Romaine Lettuce
with creole caesar dressing, parmesan curls, grilled garlic butter croutons and white anchovy
Roasted Beets
radicchio and apple slaw, smoked beet puree, blood oranges, cress, chestnut honey, maldon salt and a blood orange vinaigrette
Roasted Butternut Squash
grilled sweet onion, candied pecans, applewood smoked bacon, arugula and crouton with a sherry vinaigrette and cider reduction
Julep’s Shrimp And Grits
wade’s mill white cheddar grits, with smoked andouille sausage, onions, peppers, tomato and spinach in a shrimp broth
Grilled Dry Aged New York Strip
horseradish mashed potato, grilled broccolini, ham hock demi glace, and whole grain mustard butter
Pan Seared Crab Cakes
roasted seasonal vegetables with bacon jam, fried brussel sprouts and a cider vinaigrette
Seafood Gumbo
mussels, oysters, crab, halibut, okra, sausage craft pork belly sausage, and carolina gold rice
Cassoulet
sausage craft lamb sausage, duck confit, pork belly, white beans with seasonal vegetables with herb bread crumb topping
Pan Roasted Breast Of Duck
carolina gold rice porridge with “am fog” oyster mushrooms, grilled broccolini, jus, and a sweet cranberry relish
Lightly Smoked Atlantic Halibut
creamed cauliflower, swiss chard and roasted pumpkin with pumpkin broth
“Am Fog” Mushroom Cakes
pumpkin risotto with caramelized onions and swiss chard with a rosemary cream
Main Course
Desserts
Hand Selected Cheeses
featuring the best of virginia farms paired with homemade sour cream crackers and seasonal jam
Sullivan’s Pond “Isabel Natural” Goat Cheese Cake
pecan-almond streusel crust with pink grapefruit preserve
Cornmeal Crepes
baked apples, cranberry jam, chestnut honey and bourbon whipped cream
Blood Orange Sorbet
with spiced blood orange syrup and gingersnap tuiles
Brandy, Yellow Currant And Apple Crème Brûlée
Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Tart
with caramel and cinnamon ice cream
Bananas Foster Served Table Side For Two
bananas sautéed in butter, brown sugar, and spiced rum, served with pound cake and vanilla ice cream