Now Serving Brunch! Saturday and Sunday 10 AM - 2 PM
Dog Lovers' Dining Experience
Savor delicious bites in a dog-themed atmosphere.
Welcome to The Hound's Tale
About Us
The Hound’s Tale is a casual, cozy bistro-type restaurant owned by Steve & Michelle Sieling. Located in Williamsburg, VA on Monticello Ave., the restaurant features fresh, tasty bites that range from comfort foods with a twist, to dishes that evoke memories of travels abroad. Great spirits include a variety of regional beers and wines as well as an array of delightful, hand-crafted cocktails.
A glimpse into The Hound's Tale experience
Menu
STARTERS
Charcuterie
25
Prosciutto, Salami, Assorted Cheeses, Cerignola Olives, Petterdews, Whole Grain Mustard Jam, Fresh Fruit
Mussels (GF)
18
Sauteed Prince Edward Island Mussels in a light Seafood Broth with Roasted Red Peppers and Spring Onions
Fried Brussels (GF)
12
Homemade Spiced Tomato Sauce, Garlic Aioli & Shaved Pecorino
Louisiana Prime Alligator Bites
19
Flash Fried and Served with Our Homemade Chipotle Ranch
Ricotta Jar
14
Layers of Creamy Ricotta, Tomato Jam & Pesto. Served with Gruyere Roasted Bread Sticks
Deviled Eggs of the Day (GF)
Traditional or Flavor of the Day
Crab Stuffed Potato Skins (GF)
18
With Cheddar Cheese, Bacon and a Seasoned Sour Cream Sauce
Warm Pimento Cheese Dip
9
Served with Grilled Pita Point or Grilled Jumbo Fancy Pretzel ($4.99)
Scallop Mac & Cheese
16
Pasta, 3 Pan Seared Scallops, 3 Cheese Fondue Sauce (Make it Extra Yummy and Add Bacon for Only $1) also can be served as a dinner portion
Mac and Cheese Eggrolls
14
Served with Chipotle Ranch
Soup of the Day
Hot Crab Dip
13
The Hound's Tale Famous Crab Dip Served w/ Naan
Jumbo Fancy Pretzel
12
Served with Cheese Sauce or Beer Mustard
Fried Pimento Cheese Balls
11
Housemade Pimento Cheese Served with Pub Style Dipping Sauce
Onion Loaf
Small 11/Large 18
A Twist on Your Typical Onion Rings. Thinly Sliced Onions, Fried and Served as a Loaf with a Pub Dipping Sauce.
Pub Cheese Spread
11
Served in an Asiago Bread Bowl
SALADS & FLATBREADS
*add steak, duck, chicken, shrimp, scallops or salmon to any salad
Hound's Tale House Salad (GF)
15
Over Field Greens, Dried Cranberries, Mandarin Oranges, Candied Pecans, Goat Cheese, Red Onion & Pomegranate White Balsamic Dressing
Duck Confit Rocket Salad (GF)
19
Housemade Duck Confit, Baby Arugula, Shaved Pecorino, Toasted Pine Nuts with Pomegranate White Balsamic Dressing
Burrata Heirloom Tomato (GF)
16
Burrata Cheese, with Layered Heirloom Tomatoes on a Bed of Field Greens. Topped with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Pesto & Balsamic Drizzle
Crispy Chicken Salad
17
Tender Pieces of Crispy Chicken Over a Bed of Field Greens with Cucumber, Tomato, Red Onion, Shredded Cheddar Cheese & Olives with a Raspberry Vinaigrette Served in a Crispy Tortilla Shell
Buffalo Chicken Flatbread Pizza
15
White Cheddar, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Celery, Red Onion & Buffalo Sauce
Pepperoni Flatbread Pizza
16
White Cheddar, Tomato Sauce & Basil Pesto
Veggie Flatbread Pizza
17
Spinach, Red Onion, Feta, Marinara Topped with Mozzarella
LUNCH (Tuesday - Sunday 12pm - 4pm)
Choice of Side: French Fries, Sea Salt Chips, Coleslaw or Veggie of the Day
Hound's Tale Burger
17
3 Cheese Fondue, Bacon, Katsu Sauce, Caramelized Onions
Fish & Chips
19
Beer Battered Cod & House Cut French Fries w/ Coleslaw
Hound's Tale Dog
12
All Beef Quarter Pound Hot Dog, House Made Mustard, Sweet Pepper Relish & Pickled Onions w/ Hand Cut Fries
Grilled Chicken Tikka Masala
18
Coconut Rice, Curry Stew & Naan Bread or Sub for Cauliflower Bread ($3.99) (GF)
Open Face Meatloaf Sandwich
18
Served on top of Mashed Potatos & Topped with Mushroom Gravy
Classic Monte Cristo
16
Thinly sliced Turkey, Ham, Swiss Cheese & Raspberry Preserve
Burrata Sandwich
16
Burrata Cheese, Apricot Jam, Prosciutto, Arugula on 9-Grain Bread
Classic Reuben Sandwich
17
Choice of Corned Beef or Turkey
Adult Grilled Cheese
15
Pimento Cheese, Gouda, Tomato, Bacon on Sourdough Bread
Cup of Soup of the Day & Choice of Sandwich or Scoop
18
Sandwich Choices: Classic Ham Salad, Ham & Swiss on Sourdough, Turkey & Cheddar, or Grilled Cheese
Scoop Choices: Ham Salad or Pimento Cheese
Bowl of Soup of the Day & Side Salad
18
Dressing Choices: Ranch, Caesar, Raspberry Vinaigrette or Pomegranate White Balsamic
MAIN COURSE
Tuesday - Sunday 4pm - Close
Pork Osso Bucco (GF)
34
Served over Mashed Potatoes, Chef's Choice Vegetable & Apricot Demi-Glaze
Chef Rob's Famous Meatloaf
23
Served On-Top of Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Chef's Choice of Veggie. Choose: Red Wine Demi-Glaze or Mushroom Gravy
Lump Crab Cake Dinner (GF)
36
Served with Mashed Potatoes & Mixed Vegetable of the Day and Remoulade Sauce
Bison Hanging Tenderloin (GF)
38
Served Over Gorgonzola Mashed Potatoes & Topped with a Red Wine Demi-Glaze
Seared Duck Breast (GF)
34
Bourbon Cherry Demi Glaze over Lentils with Pancetta and Sauteed Baby Carrots
Seafood Combo
29
Shrimp, Scallops, and Lump Crab Meat Sauteed with Roasted Tomatoes and Spring Onions Finished with a Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Cream Sauce over Penne Pasta
Braised Short Rib (GF)
36
Short Rib Slow Braised to Perfection. Served Over Stuffed Rigatoni Pasta, with a Red Win Demi-Glaze and Chef's Choice Vegetable
Hound's Tale Burger
17
3 Cheese Fondue, Bacon, Katsu Sauce, Caramelized Onions with Hand Cut Fries
Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna (GF)
32
Served over Quinoa & Chef's Choice Vegetable Topped with Mango Chutney & Pickled Onion
Grilled New Zealand Flank Steak (GF)
34
Served with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Sauteed Mixed Vegetables and a Red Win Demi-Glaze
Fish and Chips
19
Beer Battered Cod & House Cut French Fries with Coleslaw
Cedar Plank Salmon (GF)
32
Salmon Roasted on a Cedar Plank. Served with Fingerling Potatoes and Baby Carrots. Topped with a Lemon Dill Cream Sauce
16 Oz Cowboy Ribeye (GF)
50
Grilled to Perfection Served with Mashed Potatoes and Mixed Vegetable of the Day
Hound's Tale Dog
12
All Beef Quarter Pound Hot Dog, House Made Mustard, Sweet Pepper Relish & Pickled Onions Served with Hand Cut Fries
Shrimp & Grits (GF)
26
Blackened Shrimp, Andouille Sausage and Smokey Tomato Seafood Broth on Anson Mill Grits *Add Scallops 14
Korean Short Rib (GF)
28
Served with Kimchi & Coconut Rice
Steak Gorgonzola
32
Sauteed Thin Sliced Filet Mignon, Roasted Red Peppers, Spinach & Mushrooms, Served Over Fettuccine with Garlic Wghite Wine Sauce and Finished with Melted Gorgonzola
Grilled Chicken Tikka Masala
18
Coconut Rice, Curry Stew & Naan Bread or Substitute Cauliflower Bread (GF) $3.99
Stuffed Free Range Chicken Breast (GF)
28
Stuffed with Goat Cheese, Sun-dried Tomatoes & Baby Spinach. Served over Mushroom Risotto and a Roasted Garlic Beurre Blanc
Brunch - Saturday and Sunday 10 AM - 2 PM
Saturday - Sunday 10am - 2pm
Traditional Eggs Benedict
15
Jambon de Paris ham, toasted house-made biscuit, two poached eggs and rich hollandaise sauce and fresh chives
Brie BLT
15
Creamy Brie, bacon, lettuce, tomato and your choice of fried or over easy egg on toasted 9 grain bread
Short Rib Breakfast Tacos
17
Braised short rib, scrambled eggs, sauteed peppers and onions, cheddar cheese and chipotle ranch in warm flour tortilla
Avocado Toast
14
Smashed avocado on toasted 9 Grain Bread topped with seared halloumi cheese, cherry tomatoes, microgreens and everything seasoning (Add a fried egg +$3)
Choose your Own Omelet
17
Choose up to three: bacon, sausage, ham, pancetta, cheddar, swiss, provolone, goat cheese, gouda, spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, peppers, onions or Jalepenos
Chicken & Waffles
16
Crispy fried chicken served over Belgian waffles with whipped butter and warm smoked bourbon maple syrup
Classic French Toast
14
Served with bourbon maple syrup and fresh fruit
Frittata of the Day
16
Served with a side salad
Crab Cake Benedict
19
House-made jumbo lump crab cakes on a toasted house-made biscuit with poached eggs, hollandaise and fresh chives
Breakfast Cheesesteak
17
Shaved Prime Rib with sauteed peppers and onions, melted provolone and and over-easy egg served open face on Texas Toast
Croque Madame
15
Jambon de Paris ham and Gruyere cheese on toasted brioche with creamy bechamel topped with a sunny-side-up egg
The Farmhouse Omelet
17
Bacon, Gouda cheese, caramelized onions and toasted peppers
The Classic Breakfast Platter
15
Two eggs cooked your way, choice of bacon or sausage, fried potatoes and your choice of toast
Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
16
Fresh buttermilk biscuits smothered in house-made sausage gravy and served with two eggs your way
Brie & Peach Stuffed French Toast
18
Served with traditional maple syrup and fresh fruit
Breakfast Pasta
18
Linguine tossed with soft scrambled eggs, sun-dried tomatoes, creamy goat cheese, fresh basil, Parmesan, and finished with white truffle oil
Brunch Charcuterie Board
22
House-made pate, pancetta, deviled eggs, artisan cheeses, seasonal fresh fruit, house-made jams, and toasted crostini
* The Virginia Dept. of Health would like us to remind you that consuming raw or undercooked meats, paultry, seafood, shelfish or eggs may increase the risk of food-borne illness.*
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Special Requests?
Do you have dietary concerns? Questions about an upcoming event? Drop us a line, and we'll get back to you soon.
Hours
Open today | 10:00 am – 10:00 pm |
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