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FOOD


The mission is simple: serve delicious, affordable food that guests will want to return to week after week.

Wait, what?! 

POV: you just found out Five Oaks Fire is playing at The Water Dog, tomorrow (5/20) from 3-6 PM! 🫢😲🥳 Come party on the patio with some pretty amazing musicians. 

✨ FREE SHOW! ✨ Seats will fill up quickly, so feel free to bring a ch
‘Tis the season. Soft-shell crabs are here as long as we can get them! 🦀🌮 Check out our stories for all of today’s features.
What’s going on!? 

This week at The Water Dog:

TUE- Pints After Pedals [Lynchburg’s friendliest group ride] with our Jefferson Street neighbors, Bikes Unlimited! 🍻🚲 The ride starts at 6 PM from @bikesunlimited_67 and ends with us for
TGIF🍟 #patiopup
🚨 It’s go time! 🚨
✨ golden hour ✨

It’s a solid week to hang out on the patio! ☀️🐾 What’s going on…

TUE- Pints After Pedals [Lynchburg’s friendliest group ride] with our Jefferson Street neighbors, Bikes Unlimited! 🍻🚲 Spring evenings, new
{ WERK The Water Dog | 06.04 }

Look out Lynchburg! 

They say the third time's a charm and for our third installment of WERK: TWD Drag Brunch we're not cutting any corners! 

.

Join hostess: Thea Trickality { @thea.trickality } cast member: Chicki
🦀🌮

Soft-shells are back this weekend! Tacos or sandwich - while supplies last.

Pair with a fresh squeezed margarita [Exotico Blanco tequila + agave nectar + fresh lime juice with a hint of orange juice] or @stonebrewing Buenaveza Salt & Lime
Rosé Thursday lineup for May!

It’s Rosé Thursday and we are stoked to have Jason Tomlin with us tonight! A new month also means a new featured non-profit. $2 from every bottle of rosé sold will go to the Free Clinic of Cen
The biggest thank you to Lynchburg Living for featuring our management group, Hen + Hound, in this month's Food Issue! In November of last year, we began this journey and have since taken over operations of @fratellilynchburg and @7rooftopbar while c
Tuesday = Pints After Pedals with @bikesunlimited_67 🍻🤍🚴‍♂️ Check out the link in our stories for all the details!
SHELLS & FINS
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DAILY VARIETAL OYSTERS*
see server for today's local variety rotating varietals, served raw, steamed, or baked served in orders of 6 or 12
market
14
FRIED SHRIMP
6 beer battered shrimp + cajun remoulade
14
10
CRAWDAD OYSTERS*
broiled chesapeake oyster + house-made crawfish compound butter (3ct)
10
16
AHI TUNA TATAKI
seared tuna + ponzu + citrus supremes + mashed avocado + toasted sesame seeds + micro cilantro
16
12 / 22
STEAMED SHRIMP
half lb/full lb peel & eat shrimp + j.o. seasoning + house cocktail sauce + lemon
12 / 22
16
COCONUT CURRY MUSSELS
1 lb steamed mussels + curry coconut cream sauce
16
16
FRIED OYSTERS
lightly fried virginia oysters + cajun remoulade
16
25
EAST COAST TRIO*
3 chesapeake oysters + 1/2 lb steamed cherry stone clams + 1/2 lb steamed shrimp + cocktail sauce + butter
25
OYSTER SHOOTERS*
**contains alcohol**
8
BLOODY
oyster + vodka + bloody mary + lemon
8
8
CAJUN
oyster + chili infused vodka + hot sauce + lemon
8
8
KENTUCKY
oyster + bourbon + lemon
8
8
EL HOMBRE
oyster + tequila + lime
8
8
COWBOY
oyster + beer + hot sauce + lemon
8
ACCOUTREMENTS
HOT LIME
sriracha + shallots + white wine vinegar + lime zest
HOUSE MIGNONETTE
vinegar + shallot + pepper + lemon
WARM GARLIC BUTTER
HOUSE COCKTAIL SAUCE
extras
lemon, horseradish, various hot sauces, saltines
SNACKS + SHAREABLES
16
CRAB FRIES
house fries + crab meat + beer cheese
16
9 / 12
PARMESAN PRETZEL BITES
sea salt + parmesan + beer cheese or dijon aioli
9 / 12
15
JERK CHICKEN NACHOS
seasoned corn tortilla chips + pulled jerk chicken + apple pineapple salsa + shredded lettuce + curry lime cream
15
12
BEER-BATTERED PICKLES
lightly fried spears + spicy aioli
12
13
RIVERSIDE WINGS
served with ranch or bleu cheese / 1 lb
13
RUBS: house | lemon pepper | java jerk | sketti sprinkle (stone spice co., lynchburg)
SAUCES: bbq | sweet teriyaki | hot
10
BAY CHIPS + DIP
house bay chips + creamy onion dip
10
10
GARLIC BREAD CHEESE CURDS
lightly fried + marinara sauce
10
SALADS + SOUPS
We love our local farmers!
8 / 14
SEASONAL FARMER'S SALAD
chopped salad // ask server for today's feature
8 / 14
ADD: fried oysters $6
ADD: sautéed shrimp $8
ADD chicken $7
ADD hot smoked salmon $8
ADD ahi tuna $10
16
LACQUERED SALMON CAESAR
honey lacquered smoked salmon filet + romaine + shaved parmesan + garlic butter croutons + caesar vinaigrette
16
SUB just the salad half 7 / full 10
8 / 12
SHRIMP & CRAB BISQUE
house-made
8 / 12
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SEASONAL SOUP
check out our daily features menu or ask your server for details
market
HANDHELDS
Served with pickle and choice of house fries or chips. Substitute sweet potato fries, southern-baked beans (vegan), fresh seasonal fruit, or deviled egg pasta salad for $1.50. Make any MELT a quesadilla for $1.
16
THE WATER DOG BURGER
6 oz USDA choice black angus beef + lettuce + tomatoes + shaved red onions + american cheese + garlic aioli + toasted brioche bun
16
ADD bacon $4
ADD egg $2
16
SPICY FRIED CHICKEN BLT
fried chicken tenders + bacon + lettuce + tomato + smoked cheddar + spicy aioli + toasted brioche
16
16
THE REUBEN
thinly sliced corned beef + toasted seeded rye + sauerkraut + spicy mustard + swiss cheese
16
15
CHICKEN PHILLY
philly-style chicken + melted provolone cheese + garlic aioli + pepper & onions + hoagie roll
15
18
PO' BOY
choice of beer-battered shrimp or fried oysters on a hoagie + lettuce + tomato + shaved red onion + cajun remoulade
18
15
PORTOBELLO PO' BOY
grilled portobello mushroom + tomato + spinach + vegan cheese + spicy chimichurri (vegan)
15
18
SEAFOOD STREET TACOS (2)
blackened shrimp or fried oysters + soft shell tortilla tacos + mashed avocado + sesame cilantro slaw + wasabi-ginger aioli + lime
18
14
CATFISH SANDWICH
fried or blackened catfish + cajun remoulade + crisp lettuce + brioche bun
14
14
THE BEAR DOG
all beef hot dog + baked beans + creamy slaw + shaved onions + spicy mustard
14
14
THE XOLO DOG
hush puppy dipped all beef hot dog + roasted corn + smoked chili aioli + cotija cheese + fresh cilantro
14
16
THE WATER DOG
all beef hot dog + seasoned crab meat + scallions + diced tomato + celery seed
16
14
CHICKEN AVOCADO WRAP
grilled chicken + ranch + spinach + tomato + mashed avocado + hickory smoked cheddar
14
15
THE PIGGY MELT
carolina pulled pork + tobacco onions + applewood smoked bacon + hickory smoked cheddar + sweet honey molasses
15
MAKE IT A quesadilla $1
16
CRABBY PAPA MELT
seasoned crabmeat + roasted jalapeños + applewood smoked bacon + cheddar + smoky ghost jack cheese
16
MAKE IT A quesadilla $1
KIDS
For patrons 12 and under served with house fries, chips, or seasonal fruit; Feeling like a kid today? Ask your server for details on adult portions of our kids selections.
9
THE PUPPY DOG
100% all beef hot dog + bun
9
9
NOODLES
pasta served either plain, with butter, or with cheese sauce
9
9
CHICKEN FINGERS
hand-dipped buttermilk fried tenders + bbq sauce
9
9
QUESADILLA
melted cheese + flour tortilla
9
ADD chicken $3
9
GRILLED CHEESE
melted american cheese + white or wheat
9
10
PUPPY PACKS
a playground portable lunchbox for kids on the move // choice of puppy dog, sunflower butter & berry sandwich, or chicken tenders + juice box + chips + whole fruit
10
TREATS
10
FRESH BAKED COOKIES
no seriously, fresh baked / give us 15 minutes
10
ADD cold glass of milk $2
12
WARM STOUT BROWNIE
house-made chocolate brownie + warm caramel + candied spiced nuts + vanilla ice cream
12
5
VANILLA ICE CREAM
two scoops
5
PATIO PUPS
8
peanut butter treats
all natural + locally made
8
free
water bowls + chin scratches
free
BEVERAGES
COKE | DIET COKE | SPRITE | ROOT BEER | DR. PEPPER | LEMONADE | SWEET TEA | UNSWEET TEA | COFFEE
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Monday Closed

Tuesday 4:00pm - 11:00pm

Wednesday 11:30am - 11:00pm

Thursday 11:30am - 11:00pm

Friday 11:30am - 12:30am

Saturday 11:30am - 12:30am

Sunday 11:00am - 11:00pm

THE WATER DOG
1016 Jefferson St.
Lynchburg, VA 24504

434-333-4681

 

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