Hickory Tavern

2982 N Center St, Hickory
(828) 322-2699

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Chocolate Brownie with Ice Cream
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Tavern Cheeseburger
Sweet Potato Fries
BBQ Chicken Nachos
Smokehouse Burger
Shrimp and Grits
Small Char Wings
Buffalo Chicken
Seared Ahi Tuna

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
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
Kid's Chicken Tenders
*Smokehouse Burger
hickory bacon, bbq sauce, cheddar jack cheese & thick cut onion rings
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
Shrimp & Grits
sautéed shrimp, andouille sausage, onions, peppers, diced tomatoes, cajun sauce & scallions, served over creamy cheese grits
*Mushroom Onion & Swiss Burger
roasted mushrooms, roasted onions & swiss cheese
*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
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!

Featured Menu Items!!
12 Wings
12 Jumbo Wings, flash fried or charred, and tossed in your choice of sauce, served with celery and dipping Sauce
*Freedom Burger
american cheese, lettuce, roasted onions, pickles &house-made signature sauce, on a sesame seed bun
Fish & Chips
beer-battered icelandic cod & crispy french fries, served with tartar sauce
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 - Dry Rubbed
12 Jumbo Wings dry rubbed with our special seasoning and cooked to perfection!
Basket of Extra Croissants
5 of our delicious, honey butter drizzled croissants fresh from the oven!

Pre-Game
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
Toasted Quesadilla
blackened chicken, queso, cheddar jack cheese, black beans, served with pickled jalapeños, fresh tomato, lettuce, salsa & sour cream
Crispy Mozzarella
fried mozzarella cheese, marinara
Tavern Chili - Bowl
beef, red beans, cheddar jack cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, scallions & cilantro
*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
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
Chips & Queso
house-made queso, served with crispy tortilla chips
Nachos Deluxe (Large)
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
BBQ Chicken Nachos (Small)
crispy tortilla chips, bbq-glazed pulled chicken, queso, cheddar jack cheese, bbq sauce, sour cream, scallions & cilantro
Spinach Artichoke Dip
baked & topped with parmesan panko bread crumbs served with crispy tortilla chips
Chips & Salsa
fresh salsa, with crispy tortilla chips

Wings
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
12 Wings - Dry Rubbed
12 Jumbo Wings dry rubbed with our special seasoning and cooked to perfection!
6 Wings - Dry Rubbed
6 Jumbo Wings dry rubbed with our special seasoning and cooked to perfection!
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.
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
*Carolina Cheesesteak
thinly shaved ribeye, roasted peppers, onions &mushrooms, provolone cheese & queso, on a hoagieroll
The Chicken Sandwich
grilled or crispy, with lettuce & sliced tomato, on a brioche bun, served with dipping sauce
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
*Smokehouse Burger
hickory bacon, bbq sauce, cheddar jack cheese & thick cut onion rings
*Mushroom Onion & Swiss Burger
roasted mushrooms, roasted onions & swiss cheese
*Classic Tavern Burger
cheddar jack cheese, lettuce, sliced tomato & pickles
*Diablo Burger
spicy aioli, pickled jalapeños, pepper jack cheese & thick cut onion rings
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
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
*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
*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
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
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
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
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

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

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!
Tavern Salad
romaine & iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced egg, chopped hickory bacon, diced ham, almonds, choice ofdressing
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
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
Cobb Salad w/Grilled Shrimp
avocado slices, diced tomatoes, chopped hickory bacon, sliced egg, blue cheese crumbles & grilled shrimp, served with ranch dressing

Desserts
New York Style Cheesecake
new york style cheesecake garnished with berry purée& seasonal berries
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!
Chocolate Brownie with Ice Cream
decadent, moist, chocolate brownie, topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce & whipped cream

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

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

Beverages
Coke, 20oz Bottle
Sprite, 20oz Bottle
Diet Coke, 20oz Bottle
Red Bull Sugarfree
Dasani Water, 20oz Bottle
Red Bull Yellow Edition (Tropical)
Red Bull Energy

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

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Recent Reviews

Manager, Kelsey(I sure hope I got her name, correct) extremely customer oriented, and she’s professional, yet array of sunshine!\n\nFood it’s always great\n\nWe’ve eaten there many times and have yet to be disappointed\n\nMichael has been our server on several occasions and he is a five star employee for sure!!\n\nHe makes the visit even more enjoyable!
December 2025
Great atmosphere, lots of televisions and laughter going on. The food was good and they had plenty of choices. Plenty of Bacon on my burger but it was overcooked. The wrap had the perfect amount of everything.
March 2025
As always the food was delicious and our service was outstanding. We were celebrating a friend's birthday and had a great time. Our server, Trinity, was superb. The place was extremely busy, but she gave us great service. The "Tavern Salad* will never disappoint. It's always a great choice. 10/10 recommend dining here!!!!!!
March 2025

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Hickory Tavern

2982 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 322-2699