Hickory Tavern Hickory Menu
Welcome to Hickory Tavern Hickory, a vibrant dining spot located in the heart of Hickory, NC. Known for its lively atmosphere, complete with numerous televisions showcasing your favorite sports, this tavern invites you to indulge in a diverse menu. Guests rave about their experiences, highlighting the Tavern Salad and the mouthwatering Freedom Burger, which may be messy but is always worth it. Each dish aims to blend flavor with quality, ensuring satisfaction with every bite.
- Atmosphere: A cheerful spot filled with chatter and laughter.
- Service: Attentive staff, often praised for their hospitality.
- Menu Highlights: Juicy burgers, wings, and signature appetizers like artichoke and spinach dip.
Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a casual meal, Hickory Tavern Hickory promises an experience that keeps you coming back for more.
Burgers
*Classic Tavern
cheddar jack cheese, lettuce, sliced tomato & pickles
Crispy Bella
portabella, lettuce, sliced tomato, pepper jack cheese, house made signature sauce & pickles
*Mushroom Onion & Swiss
roasted mushrooms, roasted onions & swiss cheese
*Diablo
spicy aioli, pepper jack cheese, crispy onions & jalapenos
*Freedom Burger
american cheese, lettuce, roasted onions, pickles & house-made signature sauce, on a sesame seed bun
*Smokehouse
bbq sauce, hickory bacon, cheddar jack cheese & crispy onions
Asian Honey Rib Appetizer
4 Char-grilled baby back ribs tossed in an Asian Honey Lime sauce, Scallions
Blackened Salmon Summer Salad
Blackened salmon served over spinach & spring mix, fresh blueberries, strawberries, roasted corn, red peppers, feta cheese, avocado, and almonds. Tossed in lemon vinaigrette
Asian Honey Rib Entree
6 Char-grilled baby back ribs tossed in an Asian Honey Lime sauce, Scallions and served with one standard side
Grandma’s Blueberry Crunch
Fresh blueberries and pineapples, baked with a crunchy topping, served with vanilla ice cream
Featured Menu Items!!
Make Any Handheld a Wrap
Classic Reuben Wrap
shaved corned beef, sauerkraut, thousand island dressing & swiss cheese, on marble rye bread, served with one standard side
Blackened Chicken Wrap
Blackened chicken paired with broccoli slaw, roasted corn salsa, cheddar jack cheese, tomatoes, scallions & chili lime crema, served with a side of fresh salsa
Crispy Fish Wrap
beer-battered Icelandic cod paired with broccoli slaw, roasted corn salsa, cheddar jack cheese, tomatoes, scallions & chili lime crema, served with a side of fresh salsa, served with one standard side
Chicken Wrap
grilled or crispy, with lettuce & sliced tomato, in a flour tortilla wrap, served with dipping sauce, served with one standard side
Turkey Melt Wrap
thinly sliced turkey, roasted onions & swiss cheese, on sourdough bread, served with one standard side
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
fried chicken tossed in medium buffalo sauce, lettuce, tomato, & cheddar jack cheese in a flour tortilla wrap, served with ranch dipping sauce, served with one standard side
Citrus Grilled Shrimp Wrap
citrus grilled shrimp, shredded lettuce, cheddar jack cheese, tomatoes, scallions, and chili lime crema, served with fresh salsa and one standard side
*Shaved Ribeye Wrap
thinly shaved ribeye, shredded lettuce, cheddar jack cheese, tomatoes, scallions, and chili lime crema, served with fresh salsa and one standard side
Turkey Reuben Wrap
shaved turkey, sauerkraut, thousand island dressing & swiss cheese, on marble rye bread, served with one standard side
Large Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons, tossed with asiago caesar dressing
Fiesta Salad
romaine lettuce, shredded cheddar jack cheese, diced tomatoes, roasted corn, black beans, avocado slices, tortilla chips & bbq pulled chicken, served with mexi ranch dressing
Small Tavern Salad
romaine & iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced egg, chopped hickory bacon, diced ham, almonds, choice of dressing
Large Tavern Salad
romaine & iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced egg, chopped hickory bacon, diced ham, almonds, choice of dressing
Cobb Salad W/Southern Fried Chicken
romaine & iceberg lettuce, avocado slices, diced tomatoes, chopped hickory bacon, sliced egg, blue cheese crumbles & southern fried chicken, served with ranch dressing
Small Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons, tossed with asiago caesar dressing
Cobb Salad W/Grilled Shrimp
romaine & iceberg lettuce, avocado slices, diced tomatoes, chopped hickory bacon, sliced egg, blue cheese crumbles & grilled shrimp, served with ranch dressing
Build Your Own Salad
Got some creative juices flowing? Create your own salad! Pick from any of our fresh lettuce bases, up to six toppings, and your favorite dressing. Throw even more toppings in there, or choose your favorite protein on top, for just a little extra! It's a "choose your own adventure" lunch!
Salads
Specialties
Low Country Shrimp & Grits
sauteed shrimp, andouille sausage, onions, peppers, diced tomatoes, cajun sauce & scallions, served over creamy cheese grits
Food Truck Chicken & Rice
marinated chicken served over yellow rice, topped with white sauce & spicy red chili sauce, garnished with diced tomatoes & shredded lettuce, served with pita wedges
*Asian Power Bowl W/Seared Ahi Tuna
blackened tuna served with spinach, carrots, cucumbers, edamame, broccoli slaw, red peppers, sliced egg, yellow rice, topped with chili lime crema, asian sesame dressing & toasted sesame seeds
Fish & Chips
beer-battered icelandic cod & crispy french fries, served with tartar sauce
Asian Power Bowl W/Grilled Shrimp
grilled shrimp served with spinach, carrots, cucumbers, edamame, broccoli slaw, red peppers, sliced egg, yellow rice, topped with chili lime crema, asian sesame dressing & toasted sesame seeds
Asian Power Bowl W/Grilled Chicken
pulled chicken served with spinach, carrots, cucumbers, edamame, slaw, red peppers, sliced egg, yellow rice, topped with chili lime crema, asian sesame dressing & toasted sesame seeds
Extra Salad Dressings
Ranch, Honey Mustard, 1000 Island, Caesar, Bleu Cheese, Vinaigrette, Honey Bacon Mustard
Extra Condiments
Mayo, Mustards, Ketchup, and Steak Sauces
Extra Sauces
Need more sauce? We gotcha!
Extra Wing Flavors
Buffalo, Teriyaki, Jerk, BBQ, Red Dragon,
Extra Dressings and Sauces
A la Carte Sides
Crispy Brussels Sprouts W/Bacon & Balsamic Glaze
Tavern Grits
Street Corn
Fire roasted corn, chili garlic aioli, parmesan cheese tajin, fresh cilantro, fresh lime
French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Drizzled with Honey Butter
Steamed Broccoli
Cole Slaw
Fire roasted corn, chili garlic aioli, parmesan cheese tajin, fresh cilantro, fresh lime
Steamed Yellow Rice
Tavern Potato Chips
Tater Tots
Freshly Baked Croissants (6)
5 of our delicious, honey butter drizzled croissants fresh from the oven!
BBQ Chicken Nachos (Large)
crispy tortilla chips, bbq-glazed pulled chicken, queso, cheddar jack cheese, bbq sauce, sour cream, scallions & cilantro
Nachos Deluxe (Large)
crispy tortilla chips, chili, cheddar jack cheese, queso, pickled jalapenos, diced tomatoes, scallions & sour cream
Tavern Chili - Bowl
beef, red beans, cheddar jack cheese, sour cream & scallions
Nachos Deluxe (Small)
crispy tortilla chips, chili, cheddar jack cheese, queso, pickled jalapenos, diced tomatoes, scallions & sour cream
Pow Pow Shrimp
crispy shrimp and broccoli, tossed in spicy aioli, topped with fresh scallions & toasted sesame seeds
Chips & Queso
house-made queso, served with crispy tortilla chips
Pretzel Bites
warm salted pretzel bites served with house-made queso
Toasted Quesadilla
blackened chicken, queso, cheddar jack cheese, black beans, served with pickled jalapenos, fresh tomato, lettuce, salsa & sour cream
Crispy Mozzarella
fried mozzarella cheese, marinara
Pre-Game Combo
A sampling of our Crispy Mozzarella, Shred Heads, Pretzel Bites, Fried Pickles, Tortilla Chips & Queso
Tavern Chili (Cup)
beef, red beans, cheddar jack cheese, sour cream & scallions
BBQ Chicken Nachos (Small)
crispy tortilla chips, bbq-glazed pulled chicken, queso, cheddar jack cheese, bbq sauce, sour cream, scallions & cilantro
Shred Heads
flash fired potato bites with crispy bacon and cheese, topped with scallions and served with chili garlic aioli dipping sauce
Spinach Artichoke Dip
spinach & artichokes, a triple cheese blend, baked with red onions, topped with parmesan panko bread crumbs, served with crispy tortilla chips
Chips & Salsa
fresh salsa, with crispy tortilla chips
Fried Pickles
Lightly breaded and flash fired, served with ranch dressing
*Seared Ahi Tuna
blackened tuna seared rare over broccoli slaw, drizzled with red dragon sauce & toasted sesame seeds
Pre-Game
Wings
Wing Entree
8 jumbo wings, traditional or charred, tossed in your choice of sauce, served with celery, one side, and your choice of dressing.
6 Wings
6 Jumbo Wings, traditional or charred, and tossed in your choice of sauce, served with celery and dipping Sauce
12 Wings
12 Jumbo Wings, traditional or charred, and tossed in your choice of sauce, served with celery and dipping Sauce
Kid's Chicken Tenders
Kids Macaroni And Cheese
Cheese Quesadilla
Kids Burger With Cheese
Kids
Handhelds
The Chicken Sandwich
grilled or crispy, with lettuce & sliced tomato, on a brioche bun, served with dipping sauce, served with one standard side
Citrus Shrimp Tacos
citrus grilled shrimp paired with broccoli slaw, roasted corn salsa, cheddar jack cheese, tomatoes, scallions & chili lime crema, served with a side of fresh salsa, served with one standard side
*Carolina Cheesesteak
thinly shaved ribeye, roasted peppers, onions & mushrooms, provolone cheese & queso, on a hoagie roll, served with one standard side
*Steak Tacos
thinly shaved ribeye paired with shredded lettuce, cheddar jack cheese, tomatoes, scallions, and chili lime crema, served with fresh salsa and one standard side
Turkey Reuben
shaved turkey, sauerkraut, thousand island dressing & swiss cheese, on marble rye bread
Blackened Chicken Tacos
blackened chicken paired with shredded lettuce, cheddar jack cheese, tomatoes, scallions & chili lime crema. served with fresh salsa and one standard side
Classic Reuben
shaved corned beef, sauerkraut, thousand island dressing & swiss cheese, on marble rye bread, served with one standard side
Ahi Tuna Tacos
seared ahi tuna paired with broccoli slaw, roasted corn salsa, cheddar jack cheese, tomatoes, scallions & chili lime crema, served with a side of fresh salsa, served with one standard side
Pulled Pork Sandwich
house-made bbq pulled pork on a brioche bun, served with a side of coleslaw, served with one standard side
Crispy Fish Tacos
beer-battered Icelandic cod paired with broccoli slaw, roasted corn salsa, cheddar jack cheese, tomatoes, scallions & chili lime crema, served with a side of fresh salsa, served with one standard side
Pesto Turkey Club
thinly sliced turkey, roasted onions & swiss cheese, on sourdough bread, served with one standard side
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
fried chicken tossed in medium buffalo sauce, lettuce, tomato, & cheddar jack cheese in a flour tortilla wrap, served with ranch dipping sauce, served with one standard side
Dasani Water, 20oz Bottle
Enhanced with a proprietary blend of minerals to give it the clean, fresh taste you want from water.
Red Bull Sugarfree
Sprite, 20oz Bottle
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
Coke, 20oz Bottle
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
Diet Coke, 20oz Bottle
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
Red Bull Energy
Beverages
Entrees
*Ribeye
55-day aged beef char-grilled over an open flame, served with one side
Jacked Up Chicken
marinated grilled chicken breasts, bbq sauce, pepper jack cheese, hickory bacon, scallions & honey mustard, served with one side
Char Grilled Rib Entree
6 fire braised baby back ribs smothered in bbq sauce, char grilled with scallions
Chicken Tenders
hand-breaded & crispy chicken tenders, choice of honey mustard or bbq sauce, served with one side
Chicken Caprese
marinated grilled chicken breasts, melted mozzarella, diced tomatoes, basil pesto & lemon butter sauce, balsamic glaze, served with one side
*Cedar Salmon
chili lime rubbed salmon, roasted on a cedar wood plank, served with one side
Chocolate Brownie With Ice Cream
decadent, moist, chocolate brownie, topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce & whipped cream
Basket Of Extra Croissants
5 of our delicious, honey butter drizzled croissants fresh from the oven!
Fresh Baked Cookies
5 mouth watering fresh baked Chocolate Chip cookies! We don't make them until you order them! Melt in your mouth!