Grits Cafe Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Grits Cafe, a delightful New American eatery infused with Southern flavors, nestled in Forsyth, GA. This charming café is designed for everyone, featuring a range of amenities that enhance your dining experience. With a focus on inclusivity, Grits Cafe offers vegetarian options, gender-neutral restrooms, and wheelchair accessibility, ensuring that all guests feel at home.

  • Reservations Available: Whether you're planning a casual lunch or a celebratory dinner, Grits Cafe accommodates groups with ease.
  • Full Bar and Happy Hour: Indulge in expertly crafted cocktails during their happy hour, ideal for unwinding after a long day.
  • Outdoor Seating: Enjoy your meal al fresco in a scenic environment, perfect for enjoying Southern sunshine.

The menu is a testament to culinary creativity, with warm, hearty dishes that evoke comfort. Each bite at Grits Cafe encapsulates the essence of Southern hospitality, making it a must-visit destination for food lovers seeking a unique taste sensation.

Desserts Drinks

Creme Brulee

Vanilla infused custard topped with crunchy caramelized sugar.

$$10.00

Banana Pudding

Fresh bananas layered with Nilla Wafers and banana mousse topped with toasted meringue

$$10.00

Cookies And Cream

A chocolate chip cookie fresh from the oven topped with vanilla bean ice cream

$$10.00

Lemon Blueberry Bread Pudding

Lemon curd bread pudding, fresh blueberries, blueberry coulis, vanilla anglaise

$$10.00

Peach Melba Cheesecake

Basque style cheesecake, peach compote, raspberry coulis, Chantilly cream

$$10.00

Pecan Fudge Pie

Vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate and caramel drizzle, Chantilly cream, candied pecans

$$10.00

Fried Green Tomatoes

Pan seared shrimp, signature remoulade, parsley

$$11.00

Grits Fritters

Fried Asiago grits, tomato basil cream, house chow chow

$$8.00

Ginger Soy Ahi Tuna

Gingersoy marinated tuna, cucumber relish, wasabi aioli, drunken teriyaki, crispy five spice flatbread, microgreens.

$$19.00

Grits Martini

Creamy stone ground grits, pan seared shrimp, Applewood bacon, shiitake mushroom cream, parsley, served in a martini glass

$$14.00

Southwest Spring Rolls

Black beans, charred corn, onions, peppers, cilantro, pepper jack cheese, house chow chow, chili dipping sauce

The Ultimate Iceberg Salad

Candied bacon, tomato confit, house made Boursin, bleu cheese vinaigrette, balsamic syrup, grilled ciabatta

$$10.00

Beets And Goat Cheese

$$15.00

Grits Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, grits croutons, Parmesan Reggiano, Asiago crisp, Kalamata olive and roasted red pepper tapenade

$$6.00

Buffalo Cauliflower

Dill Pickle Ranch

$$15.00

Vidalia Salad

Field greens, dried cranberries, spiced pecans, sweet Vidalia onion vinaigrette

Smoked Tomato And Leek Bisque

Asiago crouton

$$9.00

Chefs Creation

Soup of the Day

$$9.00

Garden Salad

Crisp romaine, carrot, cucumber, tomato, choice of dressing

Grilled Chicken Panini

Grilled chicken, spinach, smoked Provolone, tomato, basil pesto mayo, Asiago ciabatta

$$15.00

Hwy 41

Bacon, lettuce, fried green tomatoes, mayo, toasted wheat berry bread

$$16.00

Rocking Chair Ranch Grass Fed Beef Burger

Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, choice of cheese

$$16.00

Turkey Club

Smoked turkey, Swiss, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, toasted buttermilk bread

$$15.00

Blackened Salmon Sandwich

Blackened salmon, bacon, lettuce, tomato, remoulade, toasted wheat berry bread

$$17.00

Mushroom Ravioli

Grilled Shrimp, Sauteed Mushroom Ragout, Creamy Black Garlic Sauce

$$24.00

Shrimp And Grits

Southern fried shrimp and blackened shrimp, charred corn and Andouille sausage stone ground grits, red tomato relish, vegetable du jour

$$24.00

Prosciutto And Peas

Large Shell Pasta, Diced Prosciutto, English Peas, Creamy Pesto Sauce, Tomato Confit

$$24.00

Curry Chicken Salad Croissant

Springer Mountain Farm chicken breast, craisins, celery, red onion, red bell pepper, curry and mayo in a toasted croissant, with lettuce and tomato

$$15.00

Philly Steak Sandwich

Shaved ribeye, smoked provolone, onions and peppers in toasted asiago ciabatta, with horseradish mayo

$$16.00

Runaway

Chefs creation soup paired with our sandwich of the day

$$18.00

Petite Filet Mignon

Grilled Filet Mignon, pomme frites, maitred butter, vegetable du jour

$$28.00

Lunch

Dinner

Fried Green Tomatoes

Pan seared shrimp, signature remoulade, parsley

$$11.00

Grits Fritters

Fried Asiago grits, tomato basil cream, house chow chow

$$8.00

Ginger Soy Ahi Tuna

Gingersoy marinated tuna, cucumber relish, wasabi aioli, drunken teriyaki, crispy five spice flatbread, microgreens

$$19.00

Grits Martini

Creamy stone ground grits, pan seared shrimp, Applewood bacon, shiitake mushroom cream, parsley, served in a martini glass

$$14.00

Southwest Spring Rolls

Black beans, charred corn, onions, peppers, cilantro, pepper jack cheese, house chow chow, chili dipping sauce

The Ultimate Iceberg Salad

Candied bacon, tomato confit, house made Boursin, bleu cheese vinaigrette, balsamic syrup, grilled ciabatta

$$10.00

Beets And Goat Cheese

$$15.00

Grits Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, grits croutons, Parmesan Reggiano, Asiago crisp, Kalamata olive and roasted red pepper tapenade

$$6.00

Buffalo Cauliflower

Dill Pickle Ranch

$$15.00

Smoked Tomato And Leek Bisque

Asiago crouton

$$9.00

Vidalia Salad

Field greens, dried cranberries, spiced pecans, sweet Vidalia onion vinaigrette

Chefs Creation

Soup of the Day

$$9.00

Garden Salad

Crisp romaine, carrot, cucumber, tomato, choice of dressing

Praline Chicken

Pecan and panko coated, forest mushroom, spinach and cream cheese stuffed, herbed goat cheese potato croquette, candied pecans, cafe au lait

$$28.00

Smoked Double Thick Pork Chop

HoneyDijon rubbed, hickory smoked chop over B.L.T. mac and cheese, fried green tomatoes, herb butter

$$32.00

Shrimp And Grits

Southern fried shrimp and blackened shrimp, charred corn and Andouille sausage stone ground grits, red tomato relish, vegetable du jour

$$26.00

Prosciutto And Peas

Large Shell Pasta, Diced Prosciutto, English Peas, Creamy Pesto Sauce, Tomato Confit

$$24.00

Mushroom Ravioli

Grilled Shrimp, Sauteed Mushroom Ragout, Creamy Black Garlic Sauce

$$24.00

Certified Angus Ribeye

grilled to order, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, maitred butter, vegetable du jour

$$48.00

Chicken Picatta

$$25.00

Grilled Rainbow Trout

Blue crab salad, cheese grits, tarragon vinaigrette, vegetable du jour

$$32.00

BBQ Glazed Salmon

$$28.00

Pan Seared Jumbo Scallops

$$8.00

Filet Mignon

Grilled to order, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, maitred butter, vegetable du jour

$$34.00

Grilled Ahi Tuna

Gingersoy marinated tuna, Asian stir fry, shrimp pot stickers, Thai chili sauce, hoisin, pickled ginger

$$32.00

Seared Maple Leaf Duck Breast

Rainbow Swiss chard, mushroom risotto, truffle demi glace

$$29.00

Filet Tips

Seared with mushroom and red pepper in a rich brown gravy, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, vegetable du jour

$$28.00