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Food For Thought is a family restaurant in Williamsburg, Virginia, that’s as engaging for the mind as it is for the senses. Surrounded by quotes and images of inventors, scientists, and social leaders, our atmosphere aims to inspire families and encourage discussion over wholesome, delicious food. Food For Thought’s menu is as diverse as the great thinkers themselves. Our diner’s choices vary from American classics, ethnic dishes, healthy vegetarian options, or one of our nightly seafood specialties. The foundation of our menu is built upon American staples like our famous Fork Tender Pot Roast, Grandma’s Meatloaf, and “fall off the bones” ribs. America grew up on these meals, and we love paying homage to our country’s past. To complement these favorites, we added some newer, more contemporary flavors and ideas like Pad Thai, Jamaican jerk chicken, flavored butters, and original vegetarian dishes. To ensure everyone finds something they love, we also provide a gluten-free menu, a kid’s menu (with healthy options!) and our “Magic 55” senior’s menu. Our food is prepared with love and served with pride. A truly wonderful meal is a combination of good food and good conversation -- so talk about the special people featured here. Talk about the contributions that these people have made to the world! Have a meaningful conversation about how everyone can be great in his or her own way
Traditional sandwich, non-traditional ingredients. Unreal Deli™ vegan corned beef (from Shark Tank fame), sauerkraut, vegan Russian dressing, vegan provolone cheese, toasted to perfection on multi-grain bread. Served with our skinny fries. $20
Large & juicy North Atlantic scallops wrapped in applewood smoked bacon, topped with a drizzle of lemon butter cream sauce, served on a bed of jasmine mushroom rice with your choice of one side. $34
Crispy wild caught Argentinian red shrimp tossed in a Southwest remoulade sauce then nestled in baby potato skins served along side bruschetta tomatoes. $14
“I was skeptical the first time I tried rare tuna but I’ve become a huge fan". Savor this generous portion of thinly sliced seared Ahi grade tuna served on a bed of seaweed salad with pickled ginger, nose clearing wasabi, and soy sauce. Shareable portion.$16.5
A handful of our slow-roasted 'fall off the bone' BBQ baby back pork ribs with stick to your fingers sauce. (Can be made Gluten-Free upon request) $13.5
Cheese filled ravioli, crusted with Italian bread crumbs and parmesan cheese, fried golden brown, with a side of our zesty marinara sauce for dipping. $9
Hand breaded antibiotic & hormone-free chicken strips, tossed in our Chipotle hot sauce (also available without spicy sauce). $9
A heaping bowl of black shelled mussels steamed in a white wine cream sauce and finished with fresh mushrooms, fresh basil, garlic and tomatoes. Served with toasted crostinis for soaking up the delicious sauce. $18
A selection of garden fresh raw veggies and toasted flatbread surround our homemade roasted red pepper hummus creating a light and easy-to-share appetizer choice. $12.5
Strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, apples, sweet corn & pine nuts atop spring mix & romaine lettuce. Comes with your choice of Cilantro Lime chicken or Vegan Gardein® chicken, and your choice of our homemade balsamic vinaigrette or raspberry vinaigrette dressing on the side. $23
Lightly seared (rare) and thinly sliced sesame encrusted yellowfin tuna, served atop of crunchy shredded cabbage, mixed greens, protein packed green peas and julienne red bell pepper. We toss it in our ginger sweet chili and soy dressing and finish it with a drizzle of homemade wasabi ranch, onions crisps, fresh avocado and top it off with seaweed salad for a final touch. $23.5
Crisp mixed greens with sliced apples, candied pecans, bleu cheese crumbles, dried cranberries and croutons tossed in our house balsamic or raspberry vinaigrette. (Can be made Gluten-Free upon request) $17.5
Roasted beets tossed in our house balsamic vinaigrette with chopped red onion and candied pecans. Served on a bed of greens and topped with shredded carrots & crumbled bleu cheese. (Can be made Gluten-Free upon request) $17
Crisp greens, red onions, sweet corn, bacon, avocado slices, egg, tomatoes, croutons and bleu cheese crumbles served with our tangy honey mustard on the side. (Can be made Gluten-Free upon request) $18
We combine all the components of a great meal in one salad: salad greens mixed with a grilled grass-fed, all-natural filet mignon, grilled tomatoes, roasted baby potatoes, green beans, bacon & bleu cheese crumbles, topped with crunchy onion crisps and our house ranch dressing on the side. Vegetarian? Substitute Portabella mushroom & no bacon and save $2. (Can be made Gluten-Free upon request) $29
Lumps of crab atop a bed of romaine salad with parmesan cheese, homemade croutons, and fresh bacon crumbles. $22
A la carte Side Salad $7 or add to an entrée for only $5.5 (Can be made Gluten-Free upon request)
Our pot roast is slow cooked for hours and hours until it falls apart with a fork. Smothered in our homemade gravy.* $23
Juicy, flavorful, and envied by Grandmas everywhere. Topped with your choice of brown gravy or tomato sauce.* $22
Pot roast & meat loaf combo.* Served with two sides. $25
A generous helping of 'fall off the bone' pork baby back ribs. Grilled with a slightly sweet and smoky finger lickin' BBQ sauce.* Served with two sides, (Can be made Gluten-Free upon request) $34
Raised naturally on lush pasture, free ranging and never confined, fed antibiotics, or treated with growth hormones. Try our 6 oz char-grilled tenderloin filet topped with your choice of Merlot Butter, Chimichurri Butter or Roasted Garlic Mushroom sauce.* $31.5 Craving a larger portion? Add a second filet! Only $42 (Can be made Gluten-Free upon request)
This combo features our char-grilled grass-fed filet mignon with your choice of Merlot Butter, Chimichurri Butter or Roasted Garlic Mushroom sauce, accompanied by one of our delicious lump crab cakes and your choice of two sides.* $39
Char-grilled ground beef patty served on a bed of our jasmine mushroom rice and smothered with brown gravy, sautéed onions & mushrooms. Comes with your choice of one side dish. $22.5
Our version of Pad Thai. A spicy peanut sauce is sautéed with rice noodles, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, peanuts, mushrooms, drizzled with fresh lime juice & a fragrant sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Topped off with your choice of our Cilantro Lime Chicken or wild caught shrimp. Vegetarian? You can substitute tofu or vegan chicken!! (Can be made Gluten-Free upon request) $25
Two boneless breasts marinated overnight, charbroiled to perfection and drizzled with our Cilantro Lime glaze.* Vegetarian or Vegan? Substitute our Cilantro Lime Gardein ® Vegan Chicken. (Can be made Gluten-Free upon request) $23.5
For a light & healthy choice try a breast of jerk or cilantro-lime chicken. Served with steamed broccoli and a side salad. Vegetarian or Vegan? Substitute our Cilantro Lime OR Jerk Gardein ® Vegan Chicken. (Can be made Gluten-Free upon request) $20
A Pistachio and Parmesan cheese encrusted cutlet, pan roasted and topped with our Roasted Garlic Mushroom sauce on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes with a choice of one side dish. $23
Two chargrilled chicken breasts marinated in our house Jamaican jerk blend, served on a bed of jasmine mushroom rice with a ramekin of our honey mustard dressing, which is the perfect complement to this island favorite. Comes with your choice of one side dish. $23.5
If you can't decide- get a chicken combo! You get one Cilantro Lime Chicken breast and one Island Jerk Chicken breast, served with two sides. $24.5
A light & fluffy mix of fresh herbs and Japanese bread crumbs surround heavy lumps of sweet crab meat. Served with a ramekin of Southwest Remoulade sauce for a perfect complement to this Eastern shore tradition.* $34.5
Creamy grits are smothered with wild caught Argentinian red shrimp, bell peppers, tomatoes and mushrooms in a zesty pan sauce. Ya gotta try this un y'all. (Can be made Gluten-Free upon request) $27
Hickory & molasses encrusted Norwegian salmon topped with fresh apple salsa. Served with two sides. $24
Panko bread crumbs surround wild caught Haddock to produce a crispy coating. Served with skinny fries & coleslaw. $23
A crunchy outer texture surrounds a delicate white fish filet, and is drizzled with lemon cream sauce. * $23
One of our lump crab cakes nestled atop a spinach stuffed portabella mushroom, topped off with melted provolone cheese and a sprinkle of Old Bay. Served on a bed of jasmine mushroom rice and bruschetta tomatoes. $27
A thick cut ahi tuna steak encrusted in cracked pepper, scallions and coriander, served on a bed of jasmine mushroom rice and drizzled with a soy & sweet chili reduction. Comes with your choice of one side. Recommended medium rare. $24
Enjoy half of a roasted spaghetti squash tossed with sun-dried tomato pesto sauce, Roasted Garlic Mushroom sauce, Marinara (V) or vegan basil pesto topped with bruschetta tomatoes and pine nuts. Served on a bed of our jasmine mushroom rice. Ask about Protein Toppers! (Can be made Gluten-Free upon request) $22
No… this isn't a new Virginia Lottery game. You pick three of our fresh side dishes and we'll throw in your choice of a bowl of soup or a side salad. **Upgrade to a small Beet Salad or Farmer's Harvest Salad for $3.50. (Can be made Gluten-Free upon request) $19.5
Grilled portabellas are layered with grilled eggplant rounds, vegan provolone cheese and topped with sun-dried tomato sauce on a bed of jasmine mushroom rice with a sprinkle of bruschetta tomatoes. $22
We hand bread slices of fresh eggplant with bread crumbs, parmesan cheese and Italian seasonings. We top them off with marinara, melted fresh mozzarella cheese and a drizzle of basil pesto. Served with our steamed broccoli. $19.5
Wild mushrooms, bruschetta tomatoes and artichoke hearts sautéed in a slightly spicy made to order cream sauce and tossed with gluten-free penne pasta. $23.5
The world's first 100% plant-based burger that looks, cooks, and satisfies like ground beef. 20 grams of plant protein. No GMO's, No Hormones or Antibiotics, No Soy, No Gluten. Yes Way!!! Served on a Kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, sautéed mushrooms and avocado slices. Served with our skinny fries. (Can be made Gluten-Free upon request) $17
Your choice of a chargrilled Cilantro-Lime or Jerk chicken breast on a toasted Kaiser roll with lettuce and tomato. Comes with our skinny fries. Vegan Cilantro Lime or Jerk Gardein® Chicken available. (Can be made Gluten-Free upon request) $16.5
1/2 pound antibiotic-free, hormone-free, char-grilled burger on a brioche bun with fixins and skinny fries. $17
Crispy wild caught Argentinian red shrimp tossed with tangy Southwest remoulade sauce piled on a brioche bun. Served with skinny fries. $18.5
Enjoy grilled portabella, grilled eggplant, roasted red pepper, bruschetta tomatoes and vegan provolone cheese piled high on a brioche with sun-dried tomato mayo. Served with sweet potato fries. $17.5
Enjoy one of our delicious broiled crab cakes atop a toasted kaiser roll served with skinny fries. $21
A homemade dense flourless dark chocolate cake served with vanilla bean ice cream. (GF) $9
Brandy marinated cherries are baked into this scrumptious bread pudding made with buttery Croissants, a sprinkling of bittersweet chocolate chunks and topped with our brandy crème sauce. $10
Vegan ( contains cashew cream) and gluten-free and STILL delicious!!! Garnished with dark chocolate shavings. (GF, V) $9
Looking for light and refreshing dessert? This is it! $8
Rich, creamy custard topped with caramelized sugar produces flavor that explodes in your mouth. $8
Hot caramelized apples sit atop triangles of cinnamon sugar dusted tortillas, vanilla bean ice cream and drizzled with natural honey. Perfect to share! $12.5
We take food allergies VERY seriously. Please alert your server to any food allergies when ordering. We will do our best to insure you can eat safely and worry-free BUT please be aware that your meals may come into contact with several people through the course of preparation to table service. Communication and errors do occur. With that being said, if you have a food allergy that can result in death or serious illness Food For Thought will not be held responsible.
** With its omnipotent wisdom our government requires that restaurants post the following shocking information for these cooked to order items: “Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.” Also be warned that poking yourself in the eye with a fork may impair your vision and drinking steaming liquids could burn your tongue.
