JMU Homecoming Weekend
Come home to Harrisonburg and celebrate JMU Homecoming October 16-18, 2026 with a table at Monty’s! Whether you’re kicking off the weekend with old friends, gathering with family before the game, or raising a glass after cheering on the Dukes, Monty’s is the perfect place to enjoy the weekend.
No reservations needed, just stop by! Walk-ins are welcome all Homecoming weekend.
Homecoming Weekend Menu
Starters
Pimento Cheese Dip (GF, V)
Hot house-made jalapeno pimento cheese served with house-made potato chips
Brisket Nachos (GF)
House-made corn tortilla chips piled high with smoked whiskey bbq chopped brisket, house-made queso, pickled red onions and jalapeños, guacamole, sour cream, and fresh pico de gallo
House-Made Hummus (GF, V)
Chickpea hummus, seasoned with mixed vegetable topping, fresh crudité, and tortilla chips
Wings (GF)
Tender sous vide chicken wings, fried until crispy, served with ranch or blue cheese dressing, celery and carrots with a choice of sauce: extra hot | sweet soy | bang bang | bbq | garlic parmesan | house “truffalo” sauce +2
Crab Cakes (GF)
Two 2 oz. house-made crab cakes served with a creole dijonnaise and lemon wedge
Stuffed Mushrooms (GF)
Four mushrooms stuffed with bacon and cream cheese, served with pickled mushroom seed and chopped green onions
Soups and Salads
Crab Bisque (GF)
Blue crab simmered in heavy cream, tomato, and butter with onion, green pepper, celery, garlic, and habanero.
Tomato Basil Soup (GF, V)
A comforting blend of tomato and basil topped with parmesan
Gluten-Free | Vegan
Caesar Salad (V)
Romaine, tossed in house Caesar dressing, parmesan, and freshly made croutons
Monty’s Signature House Salad (GF)
Romaine topped with cherry tomatoes, red onions, toasted almonds, and bacon, served with a crushed herb parmesan tuile and choice of dressing
Add
Grilled Chicken $8 | Fried Chicken $8 | Grilled Salmon $12 | Fried Tofu $7 | Chef’s Choice Steak MP
Entrees
Chef's Choice Steak
Hand-selected and cut local beef steak, grilled to perfection, served with potatoes and a side
Monty’s Signature Roasted Salmon
Dijon and panko-crusted salmon filet, lemon cream sauce, served with mashed potatoes and peas with pearl onions
Chicken Involtini
Kale and parmesan stuffed chicken breast topped with a brown butter shallot sauce and served with mashed potatoes and our seasonal vegetable medley
Stuffed Pork Loin (GF)
Garlic honey-glazed Duroc loin of pork with an apple, honey, and garlic confit filling; served with roasted fingerling potatoes and green beans
Shrimp & Grits
Gulf shrimp tossed in a tomato and garlic sauce and served over pimento cheese grits
Pumpkin & Sage Linguine
Linguine pasta tossed in a pumpkin sage sauce, served with roasted root vegetables
Handhelds
All sandwiches served on a brioche bun with a side of classic hand-cut fries
Substitute gluten-free bun +2
Monty’s Signature Smash Burger
3oz blend of local beef, ground in-house, topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle
Add extra patty +8
Add applewood smoked bacon +2
Add American, Swiss, or cheddar +1
Pimento Bacon Smash Burger
Two 3oz smash patties smothered in house-made pimento cheese and bacon jam.
Southern Chicken Sandwich
Choice of grilled or southern fried chicken breast, hot honey, buffalo sauce, house-made pickles
Risotto Burger
Two house-made vegan risotto, legume, and grain cakes finished with a crispy potato crust and red pepper remoulade, served with Monty’s seasonal vegetable medley
Gluten-Free and Vegan
Dessert
Cheesecake of the Day
Featuring seasonal flavors
Gluten-free crustless cheesecake available upon request
Ice Cream Sundae
Choice of vanilla or chocolate ice cream served with a house-made chocolate chip cookie, whipped cream, and a maraschino cherry, along with your choice of toppings:
Seasonal fruit compote | chocolate sauce | caramel sauce | toasted almonds | sprinkles