J. Pepper's Southern Grille

841 Old Winston Rd, Kernersville
(336) 497-4727

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Shrimp and Grits Old Mill Cheesy Grits
Southern Fried Green Tomatoes
Pimento Cheese Jalapeno Jelly
Deviled Egg Caesar Salad
Caramelized Bananas
Mac and Cheese Bites
Spring Garden Salad
Sweet Tea Chicken
Chicken Tenders
Mashed Potatoes

Menu

Snacks
Pimento Cheese
With flatbread and pepper jelly
Fried Green Tomatoes
With chow-chow aioli and bacon jam
8 Wings
Buffalo, BBQ, bourbon-glazed, honey-glazed, soy-ginger glazed or BBQ dry rub
Fried Pickles
With ranch dressing
Pretzel Bites
Warm, soft, and lightly salted and buttered; served with warm beer cheese
Quesadilla
Flour tortillas stuffed with chicken, cheese blend, applewood-smoked bacon with salsa and sour cream
Mac-n-Cheese Bites
Battered and fried Pepper Jack bites; served with spicy aioli
Creole Meatball Bomb
Meatballs wrapped in applewood smoked bacon, topped w/ sriracha honey
Crab Dip
Low country lump crab meat w/ cheese dip and warm flatbread
Catfish Fingers
Deep fried catfish fingers served w/ spicy aioli dipping sauce
BBQ Tater Wedges
Fried taters topped w/ pulled pork, BBQ sauce, cheese sauce, and green onions

Burgers and Sandwiches
J. Pepper's Burger
Angus beef, lettuce, tomato, tobacco onions, on brioche bun with choice of cheese: Ashe co. Cheddar, Swiss, or pepper Jack. Substitute pimento or bleu cheese $1. Warning: these items may be served under-cooked. Consuming raw or under-cooked meats, poultry,
Grilled Veggie Burger
House-made black eyed pea patty with spicy aioli, lettuce, tomato, pickles, brioche bun
Chicken Sandwich
Fried, grilled or blackened with lettuce, tomato, pickles, Cheddar, smoked tomato aioli or pesto-glazed with pepper Jack cheese, brioche bun
Philly Cheese Steak
With thinly sliced roast beef, Swiss, horseradish sauce, warm hoagie roll, au jus
Club Sandwich
With ham, roasted turkey, applewood-smoked bacon, Swiss, lettuce, tomato, onions, garlic herb aioli, sourdough
Chicken Salad Sandwich
With southern-style chicken salad, lettuce, tomato on choice of buttered croissant, tomato basil wrap, or toasted sourdough
Turkey Caprese Wrap
With turkey, roasted tomatoes, bacon, Swiss, lettuce, honey dijon, tomato-basil wrap
Grouper Tacos
Blackened mahi, shredded cabbage, corn salsa, jalapeño sour cream with two sides
Crab Cake Sandwich
With house-made crab cake, lettuce, tomato, red onion, buttermilk tartar sauce, brioche bun
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Slow cooked pilled pork topped w/ BBQ sauce, coleslaw, pepper jack, red onion on brioche bun
Lunch Special

Flatbreads
Pepperoni Flatbread
With fresh marinara, pepperoni, mozzarella
BBQ Chicken Flatbread
With blackened chicken, BBQ sauce, red onions, mozzarella cheese, fresh cilantro
Tomato-Basil Flatbread
With sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, pesto, and fresh basil. Add chicken for $2.50

Entrées
Lunch Grilled Salmon
With sautéed spinach, smoked tomato vinaigrette, and crispy country ham; dinner entrée served over old mill grit cakes. Warning: these items may be served under-cooked. Consuming raw or under-cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase
Dinner Grilled Salmon
With sautéed spinach, smoked tomato vinaigrette, and crispy country ham; dinner entrée served over old mill grit cakes. Warning: these items may be served under-cooked. Consuming raw or under-cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase
Grilled Chicken Entree
Fried, BBQ, or pesto with goat cheese, with two sides
Pork Tenderloin
Topped with white pan gravy, with two sides
Meatloaf & Mashed Potatoes
Topped with brown gravy, with one side
Shrimp-n-Grits
With tomatoes, bacon, and a tarragon cream over old mill cheesy grits or grit cakes, with choice of side salad
Chicken Pie
Pulled chicken and pan gravy in flaky pastry with two sides
Chicken Tenders
Buttermilk-fried with one side
12 Oz Ribeye
With one side and choice of salad. Warning: these items may be served under-cooked. Consuming raw or under-cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk for food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions
Crispy Crab Cakes
With creole mustard, pepper relish, sautéed spinach with one side
Three Vegetable Plate
Choice of three or four sides
Four Vegetable Plate
Choice of three or four sides
Coconut Shrimp
Savor the tropical delight of our Six Coconut Shrimp – succulent shrimp delicately coated in a crispy coconut crust, perfectly golden and served with a delectable dipping sauce. Served with your choice of side.
Chicken-N-Waffle
Two southern fried chicken breasts served w/ waffle and topped with hot honey syrup
Dinner Special

Soups
Cup Soup of the Day
Bowl Soup of the Day
Cup Chicken Tortilla Soup
Bowl Chicken Tortilla Soup

Side Salads
Side Diner Salad
Side Spring Garden
Side Caesar Salad

Entree Salads
Spring Garden Salad Entree
With mixed greens, grape tomatoes, cucumber, sweet peppers, carrots, red onions, croutons
Wedge Salad Entree
With bleu cheese dressing, crisp bacon, grape tomatoes, red onions, balsamic reduction
Caesar Salad Entree
With romaine, croutons, crispy country ham, Parmesan cheese. Warning: these items may be served under-cooked. Consuming raw or under-cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk for food borne illness, especially if you have ce
Goat Cheese, Strawberry, and Spinach Salad
With baby spinach, red onions, candied pecans, fresh strawberries, and goat cheese, cranberry vinaigrette
Diner Salad Entree
With iceberg, shredded cheese, croutons, tomatoes, bacon, buttermilk ranch
Blueberry Walnut
Baby Spinach, arugula, fresh blueberries, walnuts, and feta cheese served w/ cranberry vinaigrette
Chicken Salad Bowl

Sides Only
Fried Okra
Mac-n-Cheese
Collard Greens
Chips
Fresh Fruit
Old Mill Grit Cakes
Old Mill Cheesy Grits
Mashed Potatoes
Baked Potato
Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Roasted Brussels Sprouts (Seasonal)
Green Beans w/ Ham
Potato Salad
Baked Beans
Veg (Chef's Choice)

Desserts
Southern Banana Pudding
With vanilla wafers and whipped cream
Warm Brownie Skillet
With salted caramel ice cream
Seasonal Southern Pie
Rotating styles all served with whipped cream. Add vanilla or salted caramel ice cream for $1
Cheesecake
With choice of fresh strawberries, chocolate, caramel, or raspberry drizzle
Gluten-Free Crème Brûlée
Ask about our weekly flavors!
Pound Cake
Southern pound cake topped with strawberries. Warning: these items may be served under-cooked. Consuming raw or under-cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk for food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical c
Vanilla Ice Cream

KIDS Menu
Kids Cheeseburger
Kids Grilled Cheese
Kids Mac & Cheese
Kids Nuggets
Kids Cheese Pizza
Kids Pepperoni Pizza
Kids Cheeseburger (Copy)
Kids Cheeseburger (Copy)

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Recent Reviews

Had to come write a review strictly for the tenders. Service and staff were great, but hot damn the tenders slapped me across the face with a rainbow a flavor.

Swung by here after hiking the mountain trails; the gf and I were craving some food and we like hitting up local joints in new areas. Chicken was wanted and chicken was delivered.

They must have diced up an angel because i died, said hello to my dog that passed away when i was 22, shook...
October 2025
The food here has always been good. This time I tried the grilled salmon and it was very good. The glaze was nicely sweet and the shaved Brussels salad with dried cranberries and onion vinaigrette it was served with was perfect. My wife had the meatloaf and mashed potatoes. She said it was excellent.
There were a couple of small complaints, but not enough to keep us from returning. First, I ordered a pint of Sam Adam's Oktoberfest and it was served at almost room...
September 2025
I had the chicken pot pie, mashed potatoes and green beans. My husband had fried pork tenderloin, mashed potatoes, and green beans. I liked what I had except for the potatoes which were kind of chunky, instead of mashed. My husband said his pork tenderloin was pretty salty. My daughter-in-law had the grilled meatloaf and she said it was really good. She also had the mashed potatoes and didn't care for them.

Our server, Nisha, was very nice but she seemed...
September 2025

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J. Pepper's Southern Grille

841 Old Winston Rd, Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 497-4727