Southern Crescent – American
Southern Crescent transports diners to the heart of the bayou, where the briny scent of freshly shucked oysters mingles with the deep, soulful aroma of slow-simmered gumbo. The kitchen celebrates vibrant Creole traditions, serving up golden-crusted crawfish pot pies and bubbling shrimp scampi dip that invite guests to linger over every rich, spice-kissed bite.
814 Hinton Avenue, Charlottesville VA 22902-5728 https://thesoutherncrescent.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Southern Crescent
Dairy-Free at Southern Crescent
Southern Crescent in Charlottesville has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Gator Bites, Boiled Peanuts and House Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Southern Crescent
Southern Crescent in Charlottesville has 8 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Gator Bites, House Salad and Whole Artichoke. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Southern Crescent
Southern Crescent in Charlottesville has 32 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beignet, Fried Okra and Gator Bites. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Southern Crescent
Southern Crescent in Charlottesville has 6 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Whole Artichoke, Fried Oysters and Gumbo (Bowl). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Southern Crescent
Southern Crescent in Charlottesville has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cajun Slaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Southern Crescent
Southern Crescent in Charlottesville has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Gator Bites, Oysters on the Half Shell (Half Dozen) and Cajun Slaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Southern Crescent
Southern Crescent in Charlottesville has 4 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Salad, Whole Artichoke and Side Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Southern Crescent
Southern Crescent in Charlottesville has 12 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Boiled Peanuts, House Salad and Whole Artichoke. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Southern Crescent
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Gumbo (Cup) | 91.3 g | 81.7 g |
| Gumbo (Bowl) | 64 g | 77.7 g |
| Muffuletta | 30.2 g | 68.6 g |
| Debris Po' Boy | 0 g | 64.3 g |
| El Diablo | 112.3 g | 54.2 g |
| Crawfish Pot Pie | 32.1 g | 38.8 g |
| Catfish Po' Boy | 22.2 g | 32.4 g |
| Creole Wedge Salad | 23.4 g | 31 g |
| Gator Bites | 21.6 g | 29.1 g |
| Warm Shrimp Scampi Dip | 28.2 g | 27.9 g |
| Maiden Voyage | 16.6 g | 27.8 g |
| Mai Tai | 9.5 g | 27 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests are charmed by the beautifully decorated and vibrant space, which provides a fun atmosphere for enjoying New Orleans-inspired cuisine. Standout dishes include the outstanding ham biscuits, which reviewers celebrate for the flavorful combination of Virginia ham, sweet pepper jelly, and creamy Brie on chive biscuits. Diners also highlight the nicely fried shrimp in the po’ boys and the generously portioned Muffaletta, noting that the menu offers a variety of classic Southern flavors that make for an enjoyable dining experience.
Menu
Specials
- Crawfish Pot Pie - $20: Louisiana crawfish, puff pastry, heavy cream, peppers, onions Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Warm Shrimp Scampi Dip - $15: cream cheese, mozzarella, parm, spring onions, shallots, NOLA Leidenheimer bread Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Gumbo (Cup) - $10: andouille sausage, gulf shrimp, okra Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gumbo (Bowl) - $16: andouille sausage, gulf shrimp, okra Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creole Wedge Salad - $10: romaine, tomatoes, red onion, bacon, bleu cheese, remoulade Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $10: arugula, spinach, clementines, hearts of palm, pomegranate seeds, house vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Small Plates
- Oysters on the Half Shell (Half Dozen) - $16: Chesapeake VA 'Revivals' Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oysters on the Half Shell (Dozen) - $29: Chesapeake VA 'Revivals' Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oysters Rockefeller - $17: baked oysters, spinach, cream, Pernod, bacon, shallot, pecorino romano Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeño-Pimento Cheese - $10: saltines, gluten-free crackers available Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Artichoke - $12: steamed, house vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Green Tomatoes - $10: remoulade Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Okra - $10: remoulade Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Virginia Ham Biscuits - $10: Brie & chive biscuits, VA country ham, hot pepper jelly Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Buckshot Sliders - $12: house-cooked pork butt, Carolina-style vinegar sauce, cole slaw Available at: dinner, lunch
- Conch Fritters - $14: Caribbean conch, habanero, curry & creole spices, remoulade Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gator Bites - $14: Louisiana alligator tail, habanero, cajun spices, remoulade Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catfish Sticks - $14: wild-caught USA, cornmeal-battered Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Spiced Shrimp (Small) - $18: wild-caught gulf shrimp, cajun spices, remoulade, cocktail sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Spiced Shrimp (Large) - $32: wild-caught gulf shrimp, cajun spices, remoulade, cocktail sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Oysters - $18: VA oysters, remoulade Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Shrimp - $18: wild-caught gulf shrimp, remoulade, cocktail sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Po' Boys
- Oyster Po' Boy - $17: fried VA oysters, lettuce, tomato, remoulade, house-made chips or hushpuppies Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Po' Boy - $17: fried wild-caught gulf shrimp, lettuce, tomato, remoulade, house-made chips or hushpuppies Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Peacemaker Po' Boy - $17: fried VA oysters and gulf shrimp, lettuce, tomato, remoulade, house-made chips or hushpuppies Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catfish Po' Boy - $17: wild-caught USA catfish, cornmeal-battered, lettuce, tomato, remoulade, house-made chips or hushpuppies Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Debris Po' Boy - $17: slow-braised beef chuck roast, jus, lettuce, tomato, remoulade, house-made chips or hushpuppies Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gator Po' Boy - $17: Louisiana gator-andouille sausage, bell peppers, onion, creole mustard, lettuce, tomato, remoulade, house-made chips or hushpuppies Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garden Po' Boy - $17: organic tofu, arugula, cucumber, cherry tomato, remoulade, house-made chips or hushpuppies Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Jambalaya - $23: creole-style, organic chicken, andouille sausage, peppers, jasmine rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Shrimp - $28: spiced wild-caught gulf shrimp, grilled sweet pepper, jasmine rice, house salad Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Muffuletta - $17: mortadella, capicola, salami, giardiniera, tapenade, house chips Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Veggie of the Day - $6 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bread & Butter - $4: New Orleans Leidenheimer Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Salad - $6: arugula, spinach, clementines, hearts of palm, pomegranate seeds, house vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boiled Peanuts - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Beans & Rice - $6: red beans, rice, andouille sausage, green onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hush Puppies - $6: fresh-shucked corn, onion, jalapeño, butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Fries - $6: hand-cut, spiced, remoulade, ketchup Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Slaw - $6: sweet & spicy, vinegar-based confetti slaw Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- House-made Chips - $6: spiced mix of plantain, purple sweet & russet potato Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Beignet - $3: house made french donut with powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bread Pudding - $10: Leidenheimers, heavy cream, cinnamon, golden raisins, whiskey sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Key Lime Pie - $8: locally made, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
Beverages
- Vieux Carré - $13: rye, brandy, sweet vermouth, Benedictine, bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Sazerac - $13: rye, Herbsaint, Peychaud's bitters, lemon oil
- Hurricane - $13: dark rum, lemon, house fassionola
- El Diablo - $14: blanco tequila, lime, creme de cassis, ginger beer
- Planter's Punch - $14: dark Jamaican rum, lime, pineapple, honey, grenadine, allspice, bitters
- Lost Lake - $14: Jamaican rum, lime, passionfruit, pineapple, Campari, Luxardo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Maiden Voyage - $13: Laird's applejack, Becherovka, lemon, honey, cherry bark vanilla bitters Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Pearl Diver - $14: Puerto Rico and Guyana rums, lime, orange, mystery gardenia, falernum, bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Saturn - $14: gin, lemon, passionfruit, orgeat, falernum
- Mai Tai - $14: Jamaican rum blend, curacao, lime, orgeat
- Zombie - $16: pot-still Jamaican rum, demerara rum, overproof dark rum, lime, Donn's mix, falernum, pomegranate, Herbsaint, bitters
- Rosa's Cantina (Mocktail) - $9: coconut water, lime, pineapple, guava, cinnamon, habanero Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Rum Barrel - $48: 5 rums, 3 citruses, honey, pineapple, falernum, allspice, absinthe, bitters Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Abita Amber - $6: Lager Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Abita Andygator - $6: Doppelbock Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Coke - $2.5
- Espresso - $3
Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Crescent
- Is Southern Crescent dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Southern Crescent has 10 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Gator Bites, Boiled Peanuts and House Salad.
- What can I eat at Southern Crescent on a dairy-free diet?
- Gator Bites, Boiled Peanuts and House Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 10 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Southern Crescent have vegan options?
- Yes. 12 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Boiled Peanuts and House Salad.
- Is Southern Crescent gluten-free?
- 8 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Southern Crescent?
- Gumbo (Cup), at roughly 81.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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