Poole's Diner

Sliding this one in for the last few weeks of a stellar watermelon season! Watermelon salad, avocado, , sweet onion vinaigrette, basil.

Nothing makes us happier than being your spot for special life moments - first dates, engagements, birthdays, graduations, you name it. We love to share in the cycles and seasons of our regulars' lives, and to hear about the stories going back to the Vertigo days and earlier. Pencil us in for your next toast-worthy moment.

"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." -Us, to tomato season.

Not much longer for our tomato features, including the tomato tart, and our updated heirloom tomato salad w/ burrata, grilled baguette, and castlevetrano olive relish.

Leave all the hustle and bustle outside, and escape to the comforts of our diner for a few hours. (Photo: )

Don't let summer go by without trying this dessert: Tres leches cake with fresh peaches, bourbon creme fraiche, and graham cracker crumble.

It's Leo season! So let's give credit to the dish on the menu with the most Leo energy...the mac au gratin. It's like an edible disco ball for your table, bringing the party and stealing the spotlight.

There's other pimento cheese, and then there's Poole's pimento. The quenelle, the assertive amounts of black pepper, the 3-year aged cheddar, the cider vinegar aioli - it's a completely different animal.

A triangle of happiness! Chocolate + peanut butter + banana, in pie form, with honey-roasted peanuts and chocolate syrup for good measure.

Don’t miss this new riff on our classic heirloom tomato dish! This dish features locally grown heirloom tomatoes, buttermilk blue cheese, a white balsamic-thyme vinaigrette, and the added magic of our cast iron-baked UniCornbread. 🦄🌽

Summer at our table is all about fresh local veggies, refreshing cocktails, meaningful conversations, and reimagined diner vibes. Make your reservation now; we’d love to see you.

Catch the last few weeks of sugar snap pea season before the corn hits!

Our ‘Don’t Forget Kindness’ tee, with a fresh new design, is the reminder we all need right now and always. These tees are only available at Poole’s or by visiting the link on our page. Get yours today!

The roasted beets on our menu just got a summer upgrade with a sweet pickled rhubarb, strawberries, a puck of creamy burrata, and a burnt honey-poppy seed vinaigrette to lock in all the notes. Don’t miss it! Make your reservation now.

Headed out to the this week for the or shows? If so, grab a Poole’s concert tote; it’s a practical accessory for all your summer concert needs. Visit the link in our bio to order your concert tote today, or pick one up at Poole’s while grabbing a pre-show cocktail and dinner.

Tomato season has arrived at Poole’s! This tomato tart showcases the firsts of the farmers’ market tomatoes in a fun-size version of our classic tomato pie, with Tennessee buttermilk cheddar and a topping of sunflower shoots in sherry-sherry vinaigrette.

The hotter months find us lingering in the Apps and Vinaigrettes sections of the chalkboard. We’ll make a whole meal out of the crunchiest vegetables (here’s looking at you, pickle juice Caesar) and the luxury of some good pâté. Just add a cold drink from the bar to complete the summer effect.
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Cocktails at the diner tonight before heading to the to see the show? Here are a few options from our new spring/summer line-up: 

Leaning into a tequila drink? ‘Guasano Verde’ featuring ’s Genepy de Chamois (a legendary alpine herbal liqueur), orgeat, and lime, will hit the spot.

Or if vodka is your thing, then we’d suggest you sip on ‘Hey Girl, Hey’ with vodka, amaretto, contratto bianco, grapefruit, and a tarragon garnish.

And if NA is your vibe, everything will be ‘Fine + Dandy’ with a mix of ’s Upside Dawn Golden Ale NA, hibiscus, lemon, and ginger-vanilla.

These rainbow carrots are a spring treat. Their natural sweetness is brought to the fore against the nuttiness of brown butter, sharp whipped feta, and a streusel of Italian pine nuts and benne. Lean into the season and join us for dinner.

Concert season has arrived at the , and the new Poole’s stadium tote makes an excellent companion for all the shows you plan to attend. Visit the link to our page to order or pick one up at the diner.

’s ‘Melon Pop’ Watermelon Sorbet IPA, brewed with German Hüll Melon hops, is the smooth, melon-flavored, lactose-free beer you need to celebrate spring at the diner.

It’s the perfect night to grab dinner at the diner. Here’s a course to chart: cocktails, our coffee-brined pork tenderloin, sautéed bok choy with toasted garlic and chili flakes on the side, and of course, hand pies with locally grown strawberries (hello spring).

Softie season is back! Cornmeal fried softshell crab on a bed of marinated butter beans and a smear of preserved lemon aioli. Don’t miss it!

A table full of reimagined comforts, a bottle for the table, sweet desserts, and a gathering of friends—it’s night at the diner, beautifully captured by .

Taken from the tastiest cut of the tenderloin, these beef tournedos are smothered with bearnaise butter and red wine-shallot jus, and complemented with a side of crispy pommes frites served with malt aioli. Don’t miss it!

No judgment if you want a bowl all to yourself. A classic approach to , with white wine, a touch of Dijon, and finished with chervil, parsley, tarragon, and lemon zest.

It’s been on the menu just a couple of weeks, and it’s already one of the most-ordered mains on our spring menu. Don’t miss out on this roasted fillet, with a stew of white acre peas in a turmeric-coconut broth and topped with charred shallot and sweet pepper chow chow.

Gather around the double-horseshoe this weekend with your loved ones, grab a few refreshing cocktails, and dig into our delectable desserts; we’ll provide the extra spoons and good vibes.

New spring sides? You got it. Add our asparagus with oyster mushrooms, sherry, cream, and a touch of lemon to your table, and don’t miss the sautéed bok choy with toasted garlic and chili flakes.

Join us this week for a healthy dose of kindness, comfort food favorites made with local ingredients, thoughtfully created cocktails, and an excellent selection of wines in a classic diner setting.

Relax just a little more with your dinner guests and order one of our newest by-the-bottle wine offerings.

Martin Texier x La Boutanche Cinsault 2022 from the Rhone valley is a crowd-pleaser, loaded with spice and pepper with plenty of dark fruit aromas, yet light on tannins.

The zesty and energetic Borgo del Tiglio ‘Milleuve’ Bianco 2021 pairs well with our salad and seafood dishes.

Paolo Conterno ‘A Mont’ Nebbiolo 2021 is an elegantly structured wine with complex and slightly spicy flavors. Try it with our butternut squash ravioli.

And don’t miss the ZBO Ricca Terra Farms Zibibbo 2021 with its mix of citrus flavors, honey, and ginger; it resembles a citrus hop-filled IPA.