Last Resort Grill Menu (Update 2025)
If you're looking for a culinary adventure, Last Resort Grill in Athens, GA, delivers a memorable menu that marries New American cuisine with Southern charm. Located at 174-184 W Clayton St, this charming restaurant entices diners with a diverse brunch and dinner selection.
- Brunch Highlights: Delight in the Ancho Chicken topped with poached eggs or experience the unique flavors of the Deconstructed BLT. Each dish is a testament to thoughtful preparation.
- Dinner Delights: Savor the Horseradish Crusted Salmon or the New South Tostada, showcasing local ingredients and innovative twists.
- Atmosphere: With dim lighting and cozy decor, the ambiance enhances the experience, making it perfect for special occasions.
Whether savoring their renowned cheesecakes or enjoying expertly crafted cocktails, Last Resort Grill ensures every visit is unforgettable.
DINNER
CAROLINA CRAB CAKES
two tender crab cakes grilled to perfection, garnished with balsamic salad, red pepper aioli & chipotle remoulade
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
green tomatoes battered in cornmeal, sautéed & served with our signature vidalia bacon dressing … a southern classic
POTATO ONION PANCAKE
griddled julienned potatoes, stuffed with roasted five onion salad & feta cheese, served with a bacon vinaigrette & topped with a fire-roasted tomato jam
CRISPY PORK BELLY
succulent house-braised pork belly seared with a cactus vinaigrette glace on crostini, garnished with a fresh tomato & herb salad
SHRIMP QUESADILLA
fresh shrimp grilled & served with a charred corn salsa, monterey jack cheese & pickled jalapenos drizzled with chipotle remoulade and cilantro crema
SOUP OF THE DAy
a daily special created from fresh farm ingredients featuring the best our kitchen has to offer
BLACK BEAN SOUP
our hearty vegetarian soup, simmered with fresh herbs & spices, topped with salsa fresca & cilantro crème fraiche
CAESAR SALAD
whole garden-fresh romaine leaves brushed with our signature caesar dressing with garlic croutons & oven roasted tomatoes garnished with fried capers
KALE SALAD
oven roasted sweet potatoes, pickled red onion and tomatoes tossed with chiffonade of kale in our homemade goddess dressing with toasted bread crumbs & parmesan
GARDEN SALAD
fresh mix of leafy garden greens topped with seasonal produce & a homemade dressing of your choice
HORSERADISH CRUSTED SALMON
fresh Atlantic salmon lightly crusted with horseradish, topped with a fennel-cucumber salad and served with sautéed kale seasoned with lemon caper over mashed sweet potatoes
6 HOUR PIG
tender pork shoulder marinated in garlic & citrus, rolled with house-made chorizo, slow roasted 6 hours, seared on grill & served in rich au jus over creamy grits & sauteed kale topped with roasted pineapple salsa & trio of parsley verde, chipotle remoulade & ancho chile
CARAMELIZED SEA SCALLOPS
fresh sea scallops lightly pan seared and served over our creamy cheese grits & com bisque garnished with a pork belly crouton and herb-tomato salad with a drizzle of parsley verde & sweet ancho chili
SALMON & GRITS
a resort classic fresh grilled atlantic salmon on a bed of charlestonian grits with a dijon caper sauce
LAST RESORT'S PRALINE
an old signature plump double chicken breast stuffed with a medley of cheeses, topped with walnut-honey drizzle & served with green beans & creamy grits
PILONCILLO & BLACK PEPPER CRUSTED HANGER
butcher's favorite cut tender hanger steak crusted with piloncillo & cracked black pepper, chargrilled, served over our sour cream yukon mash with chili-parmesan dusted corn on the cob & topped with salsa verde & charred tomato butter
BEEF SHORT RIB
boneless short rib roast slow-braised with fresh herbs, served with au jus, sour cream mashed potatoes & topped with salsa veracruz & fried shallots
CORNBREAD CRUSTED TROUT
a southern favorite fresh farm raised trout dredged in our savory cornbread & pan fried until perfectly golden, served with a jalapeño tartar, creamed corn grits & chargrilled okra
FIRECRACKER FILET
fire-grilled black pepper crusted beef tenderloin topped with a delicious shrimp cake & charred tomato butter, homemade yukon mash & sauteed green beans drizzled with balsamic demi
THE VEGGIE STACK
our crispy green chili grit cakes topped with roasted acorn squash, grilled brussel, kale, broccoli & kohlrabi salad with spicy cactus vinaigrette, layered over seasoned black beans finished with chile remoulade & cotija cheese
NEW SOUTH TOSTADA
our own twist on a favorite mouth-watering confit of chicken with house pasilla bbq layered over our seasoned black beans with green chili grit cakes & sauteed kale topped with cilantro crema, salsa fresca & tortilla strips... yum!
STUFFED PORK TENDERLOIN
stuffed plump with charred poblano, fresh grilled pineapple, applewood smoked bacon & feta cheese, pan seared to perfection with a bourbon balsamic reduction, maple-sweet potato mash & sautéed greens
MAPLE SMOKED TOFU
a vegan must our signature black beans stacked with a crispy tortilla, honey roasted squash, fresh grilled kale, then topped with a crispy maple smoked tofu steak & finished with chipotle remoulade & cashew parmesan
CHICKEN IN PARCHMENT
chicken breast baked in a bag with our fresh pasta ribbons, seasonal greens, & herb roasted tomatoes, topped with white cheddar cheese & a dijon cream
NEW STRUGGLEVILLE
plump tiger shrimp sautéed with rich bacon lardons, tossed with fresh pasta ribbons in a black pepper cream sauce & garnished with romano cheese
THE BUCO
carmelized fresh jalapenos & vidalia onion with oven roasted sweet potato & seasonal squash tossed with bucatini pasta & toasted parmesan bread crumbs a staff favorite
BLACK BEAN
our own hearty variety simmered with fresh herbs & spices & topped with cilantro cream & salsa fresca
DAILY
created from fresh farm ingredients featuring the best our kitchen has to offer
THE VEGAN
maple smoked tofu pan seared & tossed with roasted sweet potatoes, kale, brussel, broccoli & kolhrabi layered over grilled corn tortillas, black beans, fire-roasted tomato chipotle sauce & topped with cashew parmesan
ANCHO CHICKEN
pulled roasted chicken in a pasilla enchilada sauce served over black beans & chargrilled sweet potatoes with 2 poached eggs topped with pickled red onion & salsa fresca drizzled with creme fraiche
RANCHEROS
corn tortillas topped with a duo of fried eggs over our signature black beans layered with fire roasted tomato chipotle sauce, sauteed kale with cactus vinaigrette & topped with parsley verde, charred corn salsa, cotija cheese and cilantro creme fraiche
SOUTHWESTERN GRAZER
fresh garden greens topped with black beans, grilled corn, avocado, pepper jack cheese, seasonal veggies & fried tortilla strips, tossed with our jalapeno honey mustard
GARDEN SALAD
fresh mix of leafy garden greens topped with seasonal produce & a homemade dressing of your choice
HERB CHICKEN CAESAR
plump breast of chicken herb- breaded & sauteed, served over caesar brushed romaine leaves, fried capers & roasted tomato with garlic croutons
KALE
oven roasted sweet potatoes, pickled red onion & tomatoes tossed with chiffonade of kale in our homemade goddess dressing with toasted bread crumbs & parmesan
DECONSTRUCTED BLT
bibb lettuce, overn roasted plum tomatoes, soft-boiled farm egg & bacon stripes tossed in a roasted shallot-bacon vinaigrette & finished with vidalia bacon & toasted bread crumbs
HANGOVER HASH
chili roasted pulled pork and yukon potato hash layered over our cactus vinaigrette, topped with poached eggs, fried onions & cotija cheese, then garnished with our spicy chipotle sauce and avocado creme fraiche (sure to cure your hangover blues)
NEW SOUTH PORK ROLL
tender slow roasted pulled pork with a hint of chili, tossed with sweet potatoes, sauteed spinach, cotija cheese blend, parsley verde & avocado crema, rolled in a grilled flour tortilla, served with our signature black beans with salsa fresca
THE FETA GRILL
challah dipped in egg batter, grilled to perfection, topped with homemade mushroom, artichoke, feat cream and poached eggs
ROCKVILLE PASTA
fresh atlantic salmon sauteed with shrimp then tossed with homemade pasta ribbons, greens & cherry tomatoes in a dijon cream
LUMBERJACK BURRITO
flour tortilla stuffed with a green chili scramble, house made chorizo, potatoes and caramelized onion, fresh spinach, button mushrooms & cotija cheese topped with a dash of our tangy red sauce then grilled and served over our signature black beans with salsa fresca and avocado crema
SPINACH CRAB BENEDICT
a rich crab cake stuffed with roasted sweet peppers, rolled in sourdough crumbs & served on grilled challah bread, topped with a poached egg & roasted red pepper aioli
CHICKEN ENCHILADA
shredded roasted chicken marinated in a southwestern tomato sauce, rolled in a flour tortilla with poblano peppers, grilled onions & jack cheese served with our signature black beans
OMELETTE OF THE DAY
plump omelette stuffed with farm fresh ingredients picked by Chef daily
PAN-FRIED RAVIOLI
filled with four cheeses & lightly pan-fried, topped with a daily sauce & garnished with fresh garden greens
VEG GRILL
an old resort classic, homemade pasta ribbons tossed in our black pepper cream sauce served surrounded by freshly grilled garden veggies & garnished with tomato jam and parsley verde yum!
CAROLINA CRAB CAKES
rich crab tossed with roasted sweet peppers, rolled in sourdough crumbs, then sauteed to plump perfection, finished with a red pepper aioli & served with a wild green salad