Hickory Tavern

1156 Parkside Main St, Cary
(919) 466-7802

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Fried Grouper Filet Sandwich
Florida Grouper Fish & Chips
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
The Chicken Sandwich
Build Your Own Salad
Loaded Baked Potato
Tavern Cheeseburger
Lemon Pepper Wings
Large Tavern Salad
Small Tavern Salad

Menu

Featured items
12 Wings
12 Jumbo Wings, flash fried or charred, and tossed in your choice of sauce, served with celery and dipping Sauce
6 Wings
6 Jumbo Wings, flash fried or charred, and tossed in your choice of sauce, served with celery and dipping Sauce
Chicken Tenders
hand-breaded & crispy chicken tenders, choice of honey mustard or bbq sauce, served with one side
Pretzel Bites
warm salted pretzel bites served with house-made queso
Toasted Quesadilla
blackened chicken, queso, cheddar jack cheese, black beans, served with pickled jalapeños, fresh tomato, lettuce, salsa & sour cream
*Classic Tavern Burger
cheddar jack cheese, lettuce, sliced tomato & pickles
The Chicken Sandwich
grilled or crispy, with lettuce & sliced tomato, on a brioche bun, served with dipping sauce
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!
Wing Entree
8 jumbo wings, flash fried or charred, tossed in your choice of sauce, served with celery, one side, and your choice of dressing.
*Carolina Cheesesteak
thinly shaved ribeye, roasted peppers, onions &mushrooms, provolone cheese & queso, on a hoagieroll

Featured Menu Items!!
Basket of Extra Croissants
5 of our delicious, honey butter drizzled croissants fresh from the oven!
*Freedom Burger
american cheese, lettuce, roasted onions, pickles &house-made signature sauce, on a sesame seed bun
Fresh Baked Cookies
5 mouth watering fresh baked Chocolate Chip cookies! We don't make them until you order them! Melt in your mouth!
12 Wings
12 Jumbo Wings, flash fried or charred, and tossed in your choice of sauce, served with celery and dipping Sauce
Fish & Chips
beer-battered icelandic cod & crispy french fries, served with tartar sauce
12 Wings - Dry Rubbed
12 Jumbo Wings dry rubbed with our special seasoning and cooked to perfection!

Pre-Game
Toasted Quesadilla
blackened chicken, queso, cheddar jack cheese, black beans, served with pickled jalapeños, fresh tomato, lettuce, salsa & sour cream
Pretzel Bites
warm salted pretzel bites served with house-made queso
Pow Pow Shrimp
crispy shrimp and broccoli, tossed in spicy aioli, topped with fresh scallions & toasted sesame seeds
Crispy Mozzarella
fried mozzarella cheese, marinara
*Seared Ahi Tuna
blackened tuna seared rare over broccoli slaw, scallions & toasted sesame seeds, drizzled with red dragon sauce
Tavern Chili (Cup)
beef, red beans, cheddar jack cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, scallions & cilantro
Tavern Chili - Bowl
beef, red beans, cheddar jack cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, scallions & cilantro
Onion Rings
panko-breaded crispy onion rings, served with choice of dipping sauce ranch, bbq, honey mustard

Crunch Time
Nachos Deluxe (Small)
crispy tortilla chips, chili, cheddar jack cheese, queso, pickled jalapeños, diced tomatoes, scallions & sour cream
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 jalapeños, diced tomatoes, scallions & sour cream
Chips & Queso
house-made queso, served with crispy tortilla chips
Spinach Artichoke Dip
baked & topped with parmesan panko bread crumbs served with crispy tortilla chips
BBQ Chicken Nachos (Small)
crispy tortilla chips, bbq-glazed pulled chicken, queso, cheddar jack cheese, bbq sauce, sour cream, scallions & cilantro
Chips & Salsa
fresh salsa, with crispy tortilla chips

Wings
6 Wings
6 Jumbo Wings, flash fried or charred, and tossed in your choice of sauce, served with celery and dipping Sauce
12 Wings
12 Jumbo Wings, flash fried or charred, and tossed in your choice of sauce, served with celery and dipping Sauce
Wing Entree
8 jumbo wings, flash fried or charred, tossed in your choice of sauce, served with celery, one side, and your choice of dressing.
6 Wings - Dry Rubbed
6 Jumbo Wings dry rubbed with our special seasoning and cooked to perfection!
12 Wings - Dry Rubbed
12 Jumbo Wings dry rubbed with our special seasoning and cooked to perfection!
Wing Entree - Dry Rubbed
8 jumbo wings, flash fried or charred, tossed in your choice of sauce, served with celery, one side, and your choice of dressing.

Handhelds
The Chicken Sandwich
grilled or crispy, with lettuce & sliced tomato, on a brioche bun, served with dipping sauce
*Carolina Cheesesteak
thinly shaved ribeye, roasted peppers, onions &mushrooms, provolone cheese & queso, on a hoagieroll
Classic Reuben
shaved corned beef, sauerkraut, thousand island dressing & swiss cheese, on marble rye bread
Turkey Melt
thinly sliced turkey, roasted onions & swiss cheese, on sourdough bread

Angus Burgers
*Classic Tavern Burger
cheddar jack cheese, lettuce, sliced tomato & pickles
*Smokehouse Burger
hickory bacon, bbq sauce, cheddar jack cheese & thick cut onion rings
*Diablo Burger
spicy aioli, pickled jalapeños, pepper jack cheese & thick cut onion rings
*Mushroom Onion & Swiss Burger
roasted mushrooms, roasted onions & swiss cheese
Veggie Burger
veggie patty, lettuce, sliced tomato & pickles
*Freedom Burger
american cheese, lettuce, roasted onions, pickles & house-made signature sauce, on a sesame seed bun

Tacos or Wraps
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
*Shaved Ribeye Wrap
thinly shaved ribeye paired with broccoli slaw, roasted corn salsa, cheddar jack cheese, tomatoes, scallions & chili lime crema, served with a side of fresh salsa
Blackened Chicken Tacos
blackened chicken paired with broccoli slaw, roasted corn salsa, cheddar jack cheese, tomatoes, scallions & chili lime crema, served with a side of fresh salsa
Citrus Grilled 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
Beer Battered Cod 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
*Shaved Ribeye Tacos
thinly shaved ribeye paired with broccoli slaw, roasted corn salsa, cheddar jack cheese, tomatoes, scallions & chili lime crema, served with a side of fresh salsa
Beer Battered Cod 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
Citrus Grilled Shrimp Wrap
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

Tavern Specialties
Tavern Chicken
marinated grilled chicken breasts, bbq sauce, pepper jackcheese, hickory bacon, scallions & honey mustard, servedwith one side
*Cedar Salmon
chili lime rubbed salmon, roasted on a cedar wood plank, served with one side
Shrimp & Grits
sautéed shrimp, andouille sausage, onions, peppers, diced tomatoes, cajun sauce & scallions, served over creamy cheese grits
Chicken Tenders
hand-breaded & crispy chicken tenders, choice of honey mustard or bbq sauce, served with one side
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
Chicken Caprese
marinated grilled chicken breasts, melted mozzarella, diced tomatoes, basil pesto & lemon butter sauce, served with one side
Asian Power Bowl w/Grilled Chicken
pulled chicken 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
*Ribeye
55-day aged beef char-grilled over an open flame, served with one side
*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

Salads
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!
Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons, tossed with asiago caesar dressing
Cobb Salad w/Southern Fried Chicken
avocado slices, diced tomatoes, chopped hickory bacon, sliced egg, blue cheese crumbles & southern fried chicken, served with ranch dressing
Tavern Salad
romaine & iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced egg, chopped hickory bacon, diced ham, almonds, choice ofdressing
Cobb Salad w/Grilled Shrimp
avocado slices, diced tomatoes, chopped hickory bacon, sliced egg, blue cheese crumbles & grilled shrimp, served with ranch 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

Desserts
Fresh Baked Cookies
5 mouth watering fresh baked Chocolate Chip cookies! We don't make them until you order them! Melt in your mouth!
Basket of Extra Croissants
5 of our delicious, honey butter drizzled croissants fresh from the oven!
New York Style Cheesecake
new york style cheesecake garnished with berry purée& seasonal berries

Kids
Kids Burger with Cheese
Kid's Chicken Tenders
Kids Macaroni and Cheese
Kid Grilled Chicken Breast
Kid Fried Cheese
Kid Taco

A la Carte Sides
Crispy Brussels Sprouts w/Bacon & Balsamic Glaze
French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Drizzled with Honey Butter
Tater Tots
Basket of Extra Croissants
5 of our delicious, honey butter drizzled croissants fresh from the oven!
Tavern Grits
Steamed Yellow Rice
Steamed Broccoli
Onion Rings
Tavern Potato Chips

Beverages
Sprite, 20oz Bottle
Diet Coke, 20oz Bottle
Red Bull Energy
Red Bull Sugarfree
Dasani Water, 20oz Bottle
Sweet Iced Tea
Unsweet Iced Tea

Extra Dressings and Sauces
Extra Sauces
Need more sauce? We gotcha!
Extra Condiments
Mayo, Mustards, Ketchup, and Steak Sauces
Extra Salad Dressings
Ranch, Honey Mustard, 1000 Island, Caesar, Bleu Cheese, Vinaigrette, Honey Bacon Mustard
Extra Wing Flavors
Buffalo, Teriyaki, Jerk, BBQ, Red Dragon,

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Recent Reviews

Regular on Wednesdays and Paige always waits on us. She is the best, fun, sweet, attentive, efficient and when you need something, she’s on it. Would highly recommend! Will be back
February 2026
Maria was a very competent and pleasant server! She checked on us often and made our dinner out enjoyable. The wings were great and a good low carb option. The crispy brussel sprouts with bacon and balsamic glaze and Spinach & Artichoke Dip appetizer were excellent. I asked for celery sticks in addition to the usual tortilla chips that comes with the dip. We have been here many times and the 5 star rating is consistent!
February 2026
Hickory Tavern is an awesome place to have fun. Food is awesome. Service is exceptional here. Highly recommend. Again service is exceptional. I like to highlight service by Anna. She is kind and warm and make you feel friendly. Thanks Anna.
February 2026

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Hickory Tavern

1156 Parkside Main St, Cary, NC 27519
(919) 466-7802