The Sammy T’s Story
The building that became Sammy T’s was constructed in 1804 and was thereafter purchased by Anthony Buck who operated “Buck’s Auction Room.” According to an October 1805 Virginia Herald article, “Buck was an auctioneer who handled real estate and probably slaves” here. After the Civil War it became home to the Fredericksburg Post Office until 1921 at which time it became an Amoco Service and fueling Station known as Horton’s Auto Supply. In the early 1930’s, Dugans restaurant was established in this building and operated until the late 1970s. Dugans became a popular downtown “watering hole” and was frequented by the current owners as well as their ancestors.
Sammy T’s Restaurant began operating in 1981 and since then has become an iconic Fredericksburg downtown restaurant featuring great food in a friendly and fun environment. Sammy T’s founding father was Samuel T.Emory, a Geography professor at the University of Mary Washington., at which time it was purchased by a group of retired business persons- to whom downtown Fredericksburg and Sammy T’s hold special memories. As children growing up here, several of the new owners spent Saturday mornings with their parents on shopping excursions on Caroline Street which, at the time, was the main commercial and retail center for all of Fredericksburg and its surrounding counties. We hope you appreciate our story, the great history of this building and establishment as well as our great food and beverages, friendly staff, appreciative owners and fun atmosphere. Come and enjoy the unique Sammy T’s experience and you’ll want to come back time and time again. Cheers!
Built in 1805, this building served as an auction house and store, known as “Buck’s Auction Room”. After the Civil War, from 1872 to 1874, Brigadier General Darrel Ruggles, CSA, inventor and designer of railroad equipment, made this his temporary home. Afterwards, the building served as the Fredericksburg Post Office until 1921, when Horton’s Auto Supply took up occupancy. A restaurant known as “Dugan’s” opened its doors in the 30’s, and remained at this location until 1980, when it was purchased by Samuel T. Emory. Dr. Emory, a Geography professor at the University of Mary Washington, opened “Sammy T’s” on Valentine’s Day, 1981.Sammy T’s reopens in February 2017, with the group of six married couples Al and Rena Littek, Ray and Laura Stoner and Frank and Ana Robinson. Together, we strive to bring you the good food, warm memories, and sense of community for which we’ve always been known.
Kiddos Corner
Grilled Cheese w/Fries
Burger w/Fries
PB & Jelly w/Fries
Pasta w/Butter & Parmesan
6.5 each
Grab-N-Go Pints
Hummus 5
Soups 6
Tabouli 5
Tzatziki 5
Salsa 5
Black Beans/Rice 6
Lemon Tahini 8
Crab Dip 13
Drinks
Bottled Water (20 oz) 1.5
S. Pellegrino (1 Liter) 6
Sodas 2.5
Adult Drinks
Michelob Ultra, Bud & Bud Lite, Coors, Miller Lite 4
Devil’s Backbone Golf Leaf 6
Devil’s Backbone Vienna Lager 6
Corona & Corona Lite 5
Sam Smith Oatmeal Stout 6
Sam Smith Nut Brown Ale 6
Highmark Brewery Coffee Stout 8
House Wines (Ask Server) 6
Draft Beers (Ask Server)
Appetizers
Soup du Jour- Made Daily 6.0
Hummus - w/Sliced Cucumbers, Tomato, Greens & Pita 8.5
Tzatziki Dip - W/Sliced Cucumbers, Tomato, Onion, Greens, Feta and Pita 8.5
Mediterranean Platter Combo of Above Dips w/Pepperoncini’s Black Olives & Feta, Cucumbers, Tomato, Onion & Pita 14.5
Crab Dip – Baked Crab w/Cream Cheese, Scallions, Lemon, w/ Warmed Pita Bread 13.5
Mini Crab Cakes – 3 Lightly Seasoned w/Lemon Caper Aioli 14.0
Nachos - Topped w/Tomatoes, Chopped Onion, Pepper, Jalapeno & Mixed Cheeses 10.5
Quesadilla w/Tomatoes, , Chopped Onion, Pepper, Jalapenos & Mixed Cheeses 10.5
*Additions: Chicken 5, Ground Beef 5, Shrimp or Crab 6, Tofu 4, Black Beans 3
Salads
Dressings: Blue Cheese, Ranch, Lemon Tahini, Red Wine Vinaigrette, Balsamic & Olive Oil
House Salad, Shredded Red Cabbage & Carrots, Cucumbers, Tomato 7.5
Sammy’s Salad – Spinach, Walnuts, Cranberries, Granny Smith Apples & Blue Cheese Crumbles 10.5
Ellen Salad – Falafel Served over Tabouli, on a Bed of Spinach w/Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion, Cucumbers w/Lemon Tahini 11.5
Cous Cous Salad – w/Cherry Tomatoes, Feta, Cucumbers, Onion and Black Olives Tossed w/Red Wine Vinaigrette 10.5
Favorites
Falafel Cakes – 3 Falafel Cakes in Pita w/Greens, Tomato Cucumbers, Onion w/Lemon Tahini 11.5
Black Bean Cakes – 3 Cakes in Pita w/Greens, Tomato, Cucumber, Onion/Salsa 11.5
Camper – Bean & Grain Smothered in Sautéed Mushrooms, Onion, Peppers, Tomato, Hummus Flour Tortilla w/Melted Cheese 13.5
Spinach Fold over in Quesadilla w/Onion, Mushrooms, and Tomato and Sautéed Spinach & Humus 11.5
Bean & Grain Burger w/Greens, Tomato, Onion w/Sweet Chili Mustard 10.5
Sandwiches
Bread Selections: Sour Dough, Pumpernickel, Wheat, Rye, Wrap
Additions: Bacon, Egg, Cheese $1 ea
*Hamburger - 7 oz. Burger w/Greens, Tomato, Red Onion on Potato Roll w/Sweet Chili Mustard 10.5
Grilled Chicken Breast – w/Greens, Tomato & Onion On Potato Roll w/Horseradish Aioli 10.5
Crab Cake – No Breading; Best in Town! Served on Potato Roll w/Greens, Tomato & Onion 15.5
Grilled Cheese w/Mozzarella, Cheddar & Swiss 7.5
Curried Chicken Salad w/Cranberry & Walnuts 9.5
Turkey Pita Panini w/Pickle, Sweet Chili Mustard, Swiss, Tomato, Mayo on Pita. 11.5
Club Sandwich – Turkey & Ham, Swiss & Mayo, Three slices of Toast, Bacon, Tomato, Greens 12.0
French Dip w/Au Jus – Thinly sliced Roast Beef on French Bread w/Swiss, Sautéed Onion & Horseradish Aioli 13.5
Entrees
Shrimp Scampi – Sautéed in Lemon, Butter & Garlic Wine Sauce 16.5
Stirfry – Broccoli, Mushrooms, Onion, Peppers & Carrots With a Peanut Teriyaki Sauce over Rice or Pasta 12.5
Add: Chicken 4, Shrimp 6, Tofu 4
Crab Cakes – 2 Lightly Seasoned Crab Cakes w/ No Filler!! Rice & Broccoli W/Caper Aioli 22.0
“Masks should be worn until we get you seated.”
“Please be Patient with us as we all Navigate through our re-opening. We are following the CDC Guideline for your safety and our staff.”
Sammy T's
801 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 (540) 371-2008