Breakfast
SATURDAY - 7A - 11A || SUNDAY - 9A - 2P
BISCUITS
ONE HIT WONDERS - 8
Choose 1 Biscuit below served with hash browns
Egg & cheese biscuit
Bacon, egg & cheese biscuit
Sausage, egg & cheese biscuit
Ham, egg & cheese biscuit
Chicken Biscuit
BREAKFAST PLATTERS
GRAVY ON THE GOSPEL PLATTER - 15
2 Eggs, bacon or sausage, biscuit & sausage gravy, hash browns.
SOUTHERN SESSIONS PLATTER - 16
2 Eggs, country ham, hash browns or gouda grits, biscuit and a side of gravy.
CHICKEN PICKIN’ WAFFLES - 14
Fried chicken tenders, waffle, 100% maple syrup and hash browns
CHOP STOP PLATTER - 18
2 Eggs, 2 grilled bone-in pork chops, hash browns or gouda grits, biscuit with a side of gravy.
STEAK AND EGGS PLATTER - 37
2 Eggs, 10oz grilled center-cut sirloin, hash browns or gouda grits, biscuit with a side of gravy.
Breakfast FAVORITES
BACKROAD BLT - 10
Smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato on sourdough bread
LOVE ME TENDERS - 13
Fried chicken tender bites seasoned with our special blend of spices, pickles and yeast roll.
GRAVY ON THE GOSPEL - 10
Fresh house-made biscuit & sausage gravy and hash browns
WHITEWATER WAFFLES - 12
2 Belgin waffles and 100% maple syrup
Ala Cart
Single Egg - 2
Bacon - 3
Sausage - 3
Country Ham - 4
Hash Browns - 4
Sausage Gravy - 4
Gouda Grits - 5
Plain Biscuit - 4
Lunch
MONDAY - SATURDAY
11A - 4P
BACKROAD FAVORITES
APPALACHIAN STACK SANDWICH - 12
Chicken salad, Virginia country ham, Swiss, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Sourdough
BACKYARD TURKEY SANDWICH - 10
Roast Turkey, Swiss, Bacon, Avocado, Mayo, Sourdough
HOMESTEAD CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH - 10
Chicken Salad, Greens, Tomato, Sourdough
WAYFARER CLUB - 12
Roast Beef, Turkey, Ham, Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo, Sourdough
BACKROAD BLT - 10
Thick-cut Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo, Sourdough
BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAP - 12
Fried Chicken, Buffalo Sauce, Ranch, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion
WAYFARER SUPER SLIDERS - 13
Local Smash Patties, American Cheese, Pickles, Special Sauce
CROOKED CHICKEN SLIDERS - 13
Fried Chicken, Pickles, Spicy Mayo
WAYFARER SALADS
Half - 9 || Whole - 15
Add Chicken + 5 || Salmon +7 || Steak +8 || Shrimp +7
GREEN GODDESS SALAD
Mixed Greens, Avocado, Cucumber, Green Goddess Dressing
SUMMER BERRY SALAD
Spinach, Strawberries, Blueberries, Feta Cheese
NASHVILLE COBB SALAD
Hot Chicken, Romaine, Egg, Bacon, Blue Cheese, Ranch
HOUSE MADE DRESSINGS
Ranch, Green Goddess, Raspberry Vinaigrette
Red Wine Vinaigrette, Maple Balsamic, Italian
WAYFARER country bowls - 15
Base: Quinoa or Rice
Protein: Grilled Chicken, Steak (+8), shrimp (+7), or Salmon (+7)
Strawberry Spinach - Base, Protein, Country ham, Strawberry, Spinach, Goat cheese, Candied pecans, House-made Blackberry vinaigrette
Blackberry - Base, Protein, Blackberrues, Cucumber, Greens, Roasted pecans, Goat cheese, House-made Blackberry vinaigrette
Cornbread Panzanella - Base, Protein, Bacon, Tomato, Cucumber, Red onion, Cornbread chunks, House-made Ranch dressing
Desserts
Skillet Brownie w/ice cream - 6 Hand-crafted Milk Shakes - 6
Cobbler of the Day - 6 Ice Cream - 4
Dinner
APPETIZERS
BACKROAD FRIES - 9 - (V*)
Seasoned to perfection and cooked in beef tallow
THE BELLS BITE - 11 - (V*)
Crispy backroad fries smothered in warm, melty pimento cheese. A Southern staple with sass
WAYFARER HUMMUS - 13 (V*)
House-made with black beans, pimento cheese, naan chips, celery and carrots
SWEET REVIVAL PORK BELLY - 15
Slow roasted and grilled pork belly served with pimento cheese, hollar heat, and fog hollow aioli
CORNBREAD CONFESSIONS - 9 - (V*)
House-made salad with fresh cornbread, onions, pinto beans, red peppers, corn and cherry tomato halves
APPALACHIAN TRIO - 10 - (V*)
Fried Green tomato trio. Three ways, one southern soul. Crispy, golden, and served with pimento cheese, fog hollow aioli and hollar heat sitting on a bed of gouda grits
RING OF FIRE POPPERS - 9
Traditional jalapeno poppers seasoned with our secret blend of spices that can only be found at Wayfarer.
LOVE ME TENDERS - 11
Crispy fried chicken tenderloin bites tucked into a soft yeast roll and finished with a classic pickle for the perfect sweet, savory, and crunchy bite.
STAGE WINGS
6 PACK - 11 || 12 BAR BLUES - 17
Red Dirt Revival (buffalo)
Seasoned Wanderer (bbq dry rub)
Traveling Soul (Sweet bbq)
Zest of a song (lemon/pepper)
Appalachian gold (garlic/parmesan)
Naked on the Mountain (salt, pepper, garlic)
SHAREABLE BLUE RIDGE SAMPLER - 22
Create your own appetizer
Choose any 3 from the following:
Wings, hushpuppies, fried green tomatoes, poppers, pork belly, or gouda grits
WAYFARER SALADS
Add Chicken +5 || Salmon +7 || Steak +8 || Shrimp +7
GREEN GODDESS SALAD - 15
Mixed Greens, Avocado, Cucumber, Green Goddess Dressing
SUMMER BERRY SALAD - 15
Spinach, Strawberries, Blueberries, Feta Cheese
NASHVILLE COBB SALAD - 15
Hot Chicken, Romaine, Egg, Bacon, Blue Cheese, Ranch
FIELD NOTES SALAD - 15
Fresh-picked blend of seasonal greens and vegetables straight from Appalachian soil.
HOUSE MADE DRESSINGS
Ranch, Green Goddess, Raspberry Vinaigrette
Red Wine Vinaigrette, Maple Balsamic, Italian
SIGNATURE DISHES
Served with choice of potato and your choice of broccoli, green beans, braised collard greens or side salad
VELVET ROOM FILET - MARKET
An 8 oz hand-cut filet mignon, grilled low and slow and finished with herb butter. Fork-tender and fire-kissed, this cut is as refined as the mountain air.
BONE AND BARREL RIBEYE - MARKET
18oz ribeye, grilled low and slow and seasoned with a custom spice blend found only at the Wayfarer. A steak that sings with smoke, as timeless and strong as the ridge line itself.
VELVET RIDGE SIRLOIN - MARKET
A bold 10 oz center-cut sirloin, grilled low and slow to seal in its natural juices. Lean, hearty, and full of big flavor- this one's built for folks who like their steak with a little mountain grit.
BLACKBERRY RIDGE PORK CHOP - 25
Grilled, 14 oz bone-in pork chop topped with a house made blackberry-port wine sauce.
RIVER HYMN RAINBOW TROUT - 23
Kissed by the skillet, this fresh river trout is pan-seared until golden. Light, flaky, and full of Appalachian soul. Served on a bed of gouda grits.
HIDE-A-WAY SALMON - 25
Pan-seared fresh salmon, golden from the skillet and finished with a rich blackberry reduction. Light, flaky, and bright with Appalachian flavor.
Bluegrass Grill
All served with our Backroad Fries
WAYFARER SMASH BURGER - 17
Half pound double smashed local beef, seared to perfection with white American cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion, Wayfarer Crooked Garden Remoulade and stacked on a toasted brioche bun. Bold, juicy, and made for two hands and no regrets.
SUNNY SIDE BURGER - 19
Smashed local beef, seared to perfection with a fried green tomato topped with a sunny side egg, and pimento cheese, Wayfarer Crooked Garden Remoulade and stacked on a toasted brioche bun. Bold flavors, a southern twist, and a story in every bite.
CROOKED CHICKEN SANDWICH - 17
Our take on a Southern classic — crispy fried chicken tucked into a toasted brioche bun, layered with melted American cheese, crunchy pickles, and a generous spread of Crooked Garden remoulade. Simple, soulful, and just messy enough to remind you it’s made with love.
RHYTHM & BEAN BURGER - 17 - V
Hand-smashed black beans blended with rustic spices, layered with cheddar cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, and red onion, finished with the Wayfarer aioli on a brioche bun. Honest, filling. Pairs perfectly with a side salad, broccoli, or cucumber vinaigrette salad.
"CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
STARLIGHT PORCH FAVORITES
CHICKEN PICKIN’ WAFFLES - 14
Crispy golden-fried chicken, brined and seasoned with a hint of spice perched atop a pillowy, buttermilk waffles.
COAL MINERS COMFORT - 12 - V
A mountain supper classic with slow-simmered brown beans, cornbread and a mess of tender collard greens.
COMFORTABLY NUMB POT PIE - 15
A homemade chicken pot pie baked slow and golden, filled with tender chicken, garden vegetables, and a rich, creamy gravy. It’s the kind of front-porch favorite that tastes like home, no matter where the road’s taken you.
MIDNIGHT TRAIN SHRIMP & GRITS - 23
Sautéed shrimp layered over creamy gouda grits with smoky country ham, a touch of heat, and a rich, soulful pan sauce that rides deep Southern flavor.
PASTA
ROAMING GARDEN - 15
Penne pasta is made with real butter, fresh lemon juice, and a splash of white wine, gently simmered to create a creamy, bright, and balanced flavor with red onion, squash, zucchini, tomatoes, and spinach. It finishes with subtle notes of garlic and herbs.
add chicken - 4 || steak - 8 || shrimp - 7 || salmon - 7
PICKIN’ PENNE
Penne pasta in a rich, house-made creamy white wine sauce with bacon, cherry tomatoes, spinach and a special blend of herbs and seasonings
Chicken - 17 || Steak - 19 || Shrimp - 18 || Salmon - 18
HIGHLANDS TO HOLLARS
HIGHLAND CATCH & CHIPS - 19
Cod, hand-dipped in our house-made Wayfarer beer batter and fried to golden perfection. Served with our backroad fries and a refreshing vinaigrette cucumber salad.
THE CROSSROADS SANDWICH - 17
This beer-battered cod sandwich, crisp lettuce, vine-ripened tomato, red onion and toasted brioche bun, all drizzled with our signature smoky aioli. Served with backroad fries.
SEA OF LOVE CRAB CAKE SANDWICH - 16
A golden-seared jumbo lump crab cake on a toasted brioche bun with crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, red onion and house-made remoulade, bringing a bright, coastal bite with every layer. Served with backroad fries
SIDES
Gouda grits / Braised collard greens / Green beans, Mashed potatoes Baked potato / loaded baked potato (+3) / French fries
Sweet potato fries Brown beans / Cornbread / Baked sweet potato Side salad / Mac Salad / Zucchini & squash / Broccoli / Cucumber Salad
SWEET ENDINGS
SKILLET BROWNIE - 7
Warm brownie served with Vanilla ice cream
PEACH OR BERRY COBBLER - 8
House made daily with Peaches or Blueberries, Blackberries, and Strawberries
ICE CREAM - 7
Vanilla, Chocolate or Strawberry
HAND CRAFTED MILK SHAKES - 9
Vanilla, Chocolate or Strawberry
DESSERT DU JOUR - 8
Chef’s Choice - so you know it’s gonna be good!