Hickory Tavern Menu (Update 2025)
Hickory Tavern, located in Columbia, SC, is a trendy sports bar offering a variety of American dishes, with a focus on chicken wings. The menu boasts many vegetarian options and an array of options for all preferences. The restaurant provides a casual yet vibrant atmosphere, complete with outdoor seating and a full bar. Customers rave about the attentive service, mentioning standout servers like Mikayla and T. Dishes like the Pow Pow shrimp and power bowl receive high praise for their generous portions and delicious flavors. With offerings like Happy Hour specials and a range of entertainment options like TV and pool tables, Hickory Tavern is a great spot for a fun night out with friends or family. Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the welcoming ambiance and fantastic cuisine at this must-visit restaurant.
Featured Menu Items!!
Pulled Pork Quesadilla
House-made bbq pulled pork, cheddar jack cheese, & roasted onions, served with pickled jalapenos, coleslaw, sour cream, & scallions
Pesto Turkey Club
thinly sliced turkey, roasted onions & swiss cheese, on sourdough bread, served with one standard side
Pre-Game Combo
A sampling of our Crispy Mozzarella, Shred Heads, Pretzel Bites, Fried Pickles, Tortilla Chips & Queso
Southern Shrimp Pasta
Seasoned grilled shrimp served over creamy Southern alfredo pasta with roasted peppers and a crunchy parmesan topping
Southern Chicken Pasta
Seasoned grilled chicken served over creamy Southern alfredo pasta with roasted peppers and a crunchy parmesan topping
Warm Spiced Apple Crunch
Fire roasted spiced apples, baked with a crunchy topping, served with vanilla ice cream
Shred Heads
flash fired potato bites with crispy bacon and cheese, topped with scallions and served with chili garlic aioli dipping sauce
BYO Dog
all beef hot dog topped your way, served with one standard side.
Freedom Burger
american cheese, lettuce, roasted onions, pickles & house-made signature sauce, on a sesame seed bun
Chips & Salsa
fresh salsa, with crispy tortilla chips
Chips & Queso
house-made queso, served with crispy tortilla chips
Spinach Artichoke Dip
spinach & artichokes, a triple cheese blend, baked with red onions, topped with parmesan panko bread crumbs, served with crispy tortilla chips
Nachos Deluxe (Large)
crispy tortilla chips, chili, cheddar jack cheese, queso, pickled jalapenos, diced tomatoes, scallions & sour cream
Nachos Deluxe (Small)
crispy tortilla chips, chili, cheddar jack cheese, queso, pickled jalapenos, 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
Fried Pickles
Lightly breaded and flash fired, served with ranch dressing
Crispy Mozzarella
house-made mozzarella wedges
Pow Pow Shrimp
crispy shrimp and broccoli, tossed in spicy aioli, topped with fresh scallions & toasted sesame seeds
Toasted Quesadilla
blackened pulled chicken, queso, cheddar jack cheese, black beans, served with pickled jalapenos, diced tomatoes,lettuce, scallions, salsa & sour cream
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
Pretzel Bites
warm salted pretzel bites served with house-made queso
Seared Ahi Tuna
blackened tuna seared rare topped with scallions & toasted sesame seeds, served with red dragon sauce
Pre-Game
Wings
Wing Entree
jumbo wings, traditional or charred, tossed in your choice of sauce, served with celery, one side, and your choice of dressing.
Wings
Jumbo Wings, traditional or charred, and tossed in your choice of sauce, served with celery and dipping Sauce
Pulled Pork Sandwich
house-made bbq pulled pork on a brioche bun, served with a side of coleslaw, 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
Carolina Cheesesteak
thinly shaved ribeye, roasted peppers, onions & mushrooms, provolone cheese & queso, on a hoagieroll, served with one standard side
The Chicken Sandwich
grilled or crispy, with lettuce & sliced tomato, on a brioche bun, served with dipping sauce, served with one standard side
Classic Reuben
shaved corned beef, sauerkraut, thousand island dressing & swiss cheese, on marble rye bread, served with one standard side
Turkey Reuben
shaved turkey, sauerkraut, thousand island dressing & swiss cheese, on marble rye bread
Turkey Melt
thinly sliced turkey, roasted onions & swiss cheese, on sourdough bread, served with one standard side
Crispy Fish Tacos
Crispy fish paired with shredded lettuce, cheddar jack cheese, tomatoes, scallions, and chili lime crema, served with fresh salsa and one standard side
Citrus Shrimp Tacos
citrus shrimp paired shredded lettuce, cheddar jack cheese, tomatoes, scallions, and chili lime crema, served with fresh salsa and one standard side
Ahi Tuna Tacos
seared ahi tuna paired with shredded lettuce, cheddar jack cheese, tomatoes, scallions, and chili lime crema, served with fresh salsa and 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
Blackened Chicken Tacos
blackened chicken paired shredded lettuce, cheddar jack cheese, tomatoes, scallions, and chili lime crema, served with fresh salsa and one standard side
Handhelds
Make Any Handheld a Wrap
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
Chicken Wrap
fried chicken, lettuce, tomato, in a flour tortilla wrap, served with honey mustard 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
Blackened Chicken Wrap
blackened chicken, shredded lettuce, cheddar jack cheese, tomatoes, scallions, and chili lime crema, served with fresh salsa and one standard side
Crispy Fish Wrap
beer-battered Icelandic cod, shredded lettuce, cheddar jack cheese, tomatoes, scallions, and chili lime crema, served with fresh salsa and one standard side
Classic Reuben Wrap
shaved corned beef, sauerkraut, thousand island dressing & swiss cheese, on marble rye bread, served with one standard side
Turkey Reuben Wrap
shaved turkey, sauerkraut, thousand island dressing & swiss cheese, on marble rye bread, served with one standard side
Turkey Melt Wrap
thinly sliced turkey, roasted onions & swiss cheese, on sourdough bread, served with one standard side
Freedom Burger
american cheese, lettuce, roasted onions, pickles & house-made signature sauce, on a sesame seed bun
Classic Tavern
cheddar jack cheese, lettuce, sliced tomato & pickles
Smokehouse
Two smashed beef patties, hickory bacon, BBQ sauce, cheddar jack cheese & roasted red onions
Mushroom Onion & Swiss
roasted mushrooms, roasted onions & swiss cheese
Diablo
spicy aioli, pickled jalapenos, pepper jack cheese & roasted red onions
Burgers
Entrees
Chicken Tenders
hand-breaded & crispy chicken tenders, choice of honey mustard or bbq sauce, served with one side
Cedar Salmon
chili lime rubbed salmon, roasted on a cedar wood plank, 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
Jacked Up Chicken
marinated grilled chicken breasts, bbq sauce, pepper jackcheese, hickory bacon, scallions & honey mustard, servedwith one side
Ribeye
-day aged beef char-grilled over an open flame, served with one side
Char Grilled Rib Entree
fire braised baby back ribs smothered in bbq sauce, char grilled with scallions
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, 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, slaw, red peppers, sliced egg, yellow rice, topped with chili lime crema, asian sesame dressing & toasted sesame seeds
Asian Power Bowl W/Seared Ahi Tuna
blackened tuna served with spinach, carrots, cucumbers, edamame, slaw, red peppers, sliced egg, yellow rice, topped with chili lime crema, asian sesame dressing &toasted sesame seeds
Food Truck Chicken & Rice
marinated chicken served over yellow rice, topped withwhite sauce & spicy red chili sauce, garnished with diced tomatoes & shredded lettuce, served with pita wedges
Specialties
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!
Small Tavern Salad
romaine & iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced egg, chopped hickory bacon, diced ham, almonds, choice ofdressing
Large Tavern Salad
romaine & iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced egg, chopped hickory bacon, diced ham, almonds, choice ofdressing
Small Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons, tossed with asiago caesar dressing
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
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
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
Fresh Baked Cookies
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
Basket Of Extra Croissants
of our delicious, honey butter drizzled croissants fresh from the oven!
Desserts
Kids
Cheese Quesadilla
Kids Burger With Cheese
Kids Macaroni And Cheese
Kid's Chicken Tenders
French Fries
Tater Tots
Steamed Broccoli
Street Corn
Fire roasted corn, chili garlic aioli, parmesan cheese tajin, fresh cilantro, fresh lime
Sweet Potato Fries
Crispy Brussels Sprouts W/Bacon & Balsamic Glaze
Steamed Yellow Rice
Basket Of Extra Croissants
of our delicious, honey butter drizzled croissants fresh from the oven!
Tavern Potato Chips
Cole Slaw
Fire roasted corn, chili garlic aioli, parmesan cheese tajin, fresh cilantro, fresh lime
A la Carte Sides
Beverages
Dasani Water, oz Bottle
Sprite, oz Bottle
Diet Coke, oz Bottle
Coke, oz Bottle
Red Bull Energy
Red Bull Sugarfree
Extra Condiments
Mayo, Mustards, Ketchup, and Steak Sauces
Extra Wing Flavors
Buffalo, Teriyaki, Jerk, BBQ, Red Dragon,
Extra Salad Dressings
Ranch, Honey Mustard, Island, Caesar, Bleu Cheese, Vinaigrette, Honey Bacon Mustard
Extra Sauces
Need more sauce? We gotcha!