Tavern in the Forest 4999 Carolina Forest Blvd,Ste 8
Main Menu
STARTERS
- Almost Bruschetta$8.80
- Boneless Wings$10.87
Mild, Hot, Teriyaki, BBQ, TeriHot, Carolina Gold, Lemon Pepper, Korean BBQ, Garlic Parm, Old Bay, Sweet Asian Chili, PB&J, All The Smoke, Mango Habanero
- Buffalo Chicken Dip$10.87
Cream cheese blended with mild buffalo sauce, parmesan cheese, and pulled chicken topped with a blend of cheeses and served with freshly fried tortilla chips
- Chicken Finger Appetizer$10.87
Hand-cut and breaded chicken tenders served with honey mustard
- Duck Wontons$12.94
Crispy fried wontons filled with duck bacon and cream cheese, served with sweet thai chili sauce
- Mac & Cheese Bites$9.83
Panko crusted, crispy fried, extra cheesy mac & cheese served with ranch
- Onion Straws$7.76
Crispy fried onion straws served with Tavern Sauce
- Potato Skins$9.83
Seasoned potato skins topped with cheese, bacon, scallions, served with ranch
- Tavern Nachos$15.01
Freshly fried tortilla chips, melted cheddar jack cheese, beer cheese, chili, lettuce, pico de gallo, and sour cream topped with a blistered, fresh jalapeno
- Wings$12.37
Mild, Hot, Teriyaki, BBQ, TeriHot, Carolina Gold, Lemon Pepper, Korean BBQ, Garlic Parm, Old Bay, Sweet Asian Chili, PB&J, All The Smoke, Mango Habanero
- 1/2 Tavern Nacho$10.50
- Giant Pretzel$8.80
- Fried Green Beans$8.80
Mild, Hot, Teriyaki, BBQ, TeriHot, Carolina Gold, Lemon Pepper, Korean BBQ, Garlic Parm, and Old Bay Hot Sauce
- BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos$15.01
Freshly fried tortilla chips, melted cheddar jack cheese, beer cheese, chili, lettuce, pico de gallo, and sour cream topped with a blistered, fresh jalapeno
- 1/2 BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos$10.50
- Bacon Cheese Fries$8.80
SOUPS/SALADS
- Buffalo Chicken Salad$15.01
Artisan blend of greens, fried buffalo chicken, carrots, cherry tomatoes, chunky bleu cheese dressing, bleu cheese crumbles
- Caesar Salad$9.83
Traditional Caesar salad with hearts of romaine, parmesan, garlic croutons, and Caesar dressing
- Family Style Tavern Salad$29.00
- Family Style Tavern Salad w/chicken$45.00
- Fiesta Crunch Cobb Salad$13.97
Artisan blend of greens, grilled chicken, fire roasted corn and red peppers, pico de gallo, avocado, bacon, shredded cheddar jack, crispy tortilla strips, avocado ranch dressing
- French Onion Soup$6.73
Traditional french onion soup topped with melted provolone and crostini
- Harvest Salad$12.94
Artisan blend of greens, fresh spinach, oven roasted sweet potatoes, fire roasted corn, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, bleu cheese crumbles, served with housemade citrus vinaigrette
- Seared Ahi Wonton Salad$17.08
Artisan blend of greens, seared Ahi tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, carrots, sliced almonds, tuxedo sesame seeds, crispy wonton strips, asian vinaigrette
- Chili$6.50
Seasonal
- Tavern Salad$9.83
Traditional house salad with artisan blend of greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, sliced almonds, garlic croutons, house dressing
- Chopped Wedge$12.94
Traditional house salad with artisan blend of greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, sliced almonds, garlic croutons, house dressing
BURGERS
- Tavern Burger$13.97
Hand-formed 10oz craft burger blend, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, Tavern Sauce
- BBQ Bacon Burger$13.97
Hand-formed craft burger blend, cheddar, onion straws, homemade BBQ sauce, Tavern Sauce
- Black & Bleu Burger$13.97
Hand-formed craft burger blend, bleu cheese crumbles, peppercorn encrusted bacon, lettuce, tomato, bleu cheese dressing
- Fiesta Crunch Burger$13.97
Hand-formed craft burger blend, pepperjack cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, chili garlic aioli, crispy tortilla strips
- Hangover Burger$13.97
Hand-formed craft burger blend, American cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion straws, Tavern Sauce, topped with a fried egg cooked over medium
- Hibachi Burger$12.94
Hand-formed craft burger blend, teriyaki glaze, zucchini slaw, white sauce
- Mac & Cheese Burger$15.01
Hand-formed craft burger blend, extra cheesy mac & cheese, lettuce, and Tavern Sauce served with a side of beer cheese
- Pimento Cheese Burger$15.01
Hand-formed craft burger blend, pimento cheese, crispy fried pickles, lettuce, tomato, ranch
- Carolina Burger$13.97
Two 4 oz hand-formed craft burger blend patties, American cheese, bacon, southern style coleslaw, yellow mustard
- Mushroom & Swiss Burger$13.97
Hand-formed craft burger blend, Swiss cheese, mayo, mushrooms and onions sauteed in a savory brown gravy
- PBJ Burger$13.97
Hand-Formed craft burger blend, pepperjack, bacon, spicy peanut sauce, sweet asian chili
- The Local Mac$13.97
Look... us and this fast-food place got a misunderstanding. They got their Mac, we got the Local Maco. We both got two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions. But their buns have sesame seeds. Our buns have no seeds.
SANDWICHES
- BLT+A$10.87
Crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, and sliced avocado served on grilled marbled rye bread
- Brisket Sandwich$13.97
Thinly shaved, hand-trimmed smoked brisket, cheddar, BBQ aioli, on a hoagie roll
- Buffalo Chicken$11.90
Fried chicken breast tossed in buffalo sauce, lettuce, tomato, bleu cheese dressing, on a brioche bun
- Chicken Bacon Ranch$13.97
Fried chicken breast, swiss cheese, bacon, ranch, lettuce, tomato, on a brioche bun
- Chicken Parm$11.90
Breaded chicken cutlet, housemade marinara, mozzarella cheese, on a hoagie roll
- Chicken Philly$12.94
Choice of steak or chicken, provolone cheese, sauteed peppers and onions, on a hoagie roll
- Club Sandwich$11.90
Ham, turkey, bacon, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, Tavern Sauce, on your choice of thick sliced brioche or a wrap
- French Dip$11.90
Tender roast beef slow roasted in house, melted provolone cheese, on a hoagie roll with side of au jus
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich$10.87
Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, Tavern Sauce served on a brioche bun
- Italian Sub$11.90
Genoa salami, cotto salami, ham, lettuce, tomato, italian spices, oil and vinegar, on a hoagie roll
- Philly Cheesesteak$12.94
Choice of steak or chicken, provolone cheese, sauteed peppers and onions, on a hoagie roll
- Reuben$15.01
Corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, thousand island, on grilled marbled rye
- Pulled Pork Sandwich$12.94
Eastern NC style pulled pork bbq served on a brioche bun
- Chicken Caprese Sandwich$12.94
Grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, tri-color tomatoes, basil, balsamic glaze, parmesan, on a hoagie roll
- Palmetto Chicken Sandwich$13.97
Fried chicken breast, Pimento cheese , jalapeños, and a drizzle of Mike’s Hot Honey, on a brioche bun
- The Munchies$12.94
Turkey, bacon, white american, honey mustard, ranch, topped with nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips and served on a brioche bun
- Turkey Rachel$12.94
Turkey, swiss, coleslaw, thousand island served on texas toast
ENTREES
- Buffalo Chicken Pasta$15.01
Penne pasta, housemade buffalo alfredo sauce, topped with grilled chicken and bleu cheese crumbles, served with garlic knot
- Chicken Fingers$15.01
Hand-cut and breaded chicken tenders served with fries and side of honey mustard
- Chicken Margherita Pasta$17.08
Penne pasta with tri-color tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, balsamic glaze, topped with grilled chicken
- Fish & Chips$16.04
Crispy fried haddock served with fries and hushpuppies
- Fresh Catch$18.11
Mahi Mahi grilled over an open flame and served with baby baker potatoes and sauteed baby spinach
- Fried Seafood Platter$23.29
Crispy fried haddock and shrimp served with fries, hushpuppies, and coleslaw
- Fried Shrimp$17.08
Lightly breaded shrimp fried crispy and served with fries and hushpuppies
- Penne Alla$10.87
Penne pasta with house made marinara, topped with shredded asiago, served with garlic knot
- Steak Frites$23.29
14oz charbroiled porterhouse cut pork served with baby baker potatoes and sauteed baby spinach
- Smothered Chicken$16.04
Sauteed chicken breasts, fire roasted red peppers, sauteed onions and green peppers, mushrooms, topped with melted provolone, served with garlic mashed potatoes
- Chicken & Waffles$15.01
Pearl sugar waffles, maple syrup, and crispy fried chicken breast drizzled with chili garlic hot sauce
- Tavern Meatloaf$17.08
Homemade meatloaf served layered with garlic mashed potatoes and smothered in brown gravy
SIDES
- Baby Bakers$4.14
- French Fries$3.11
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes$3.11
- Mac & Cheese$4.14
- Sauteed Spinach$3.11
- Side Caesar$4.14
- Side Salad$4.14
- Southern Coleslaw$3.11
- Extra Ranch$0.25
- Extra Blue Cheese$0.25
- Extra Celery$1.00
- Garlic Knots (6)$5.00
- Ranch, Family Style$2.95+
- Add Chicken, Fried$4.14
- Sweet Potatoes, Oven Roasted$4.14
- Fire Roasted Corn & Tomatoes$4.14
- Bacon Cheese Fries$6.95
- Side Hush Puppies$4.00
- Add Burger Patty$5.00
KIDS
Pizza
12" Pizza
- Build Your Own 12" Pizza$10.87
- 12" House Special$15.01
Italian sausage, pepperoni, bacon, mushrooms, onions
- 12" Meat Lovers$15.01
Italian sausage, pepperoni, bacon, ham
- 12" Italian Special$13.97
Italian sausage, pepperoni, bacon, fire roasted red peppers
- 12" BBQ Chicken$13.97
Grilled chicken, BBQ sauce
- 12" Carolina Gold$13.97
Grilled chicken, Carolina Gold sauce, ranch drizzle
- 12" Hawaiian$12.94
Ham and pineapple
- 12" Margherita$13.97
Fresh mozzarella, parmesan, fresh basil, red sauce
- 12" White Pie$12.94
Ricotta, mozzarella, romano, olive oil
- 12" Veggie$13.97
Green peppers, mushrooms, onions, black olives
- 12" Fiesta Chicken$13.97
Grilled chicken, BBQ sauce
- 12" Closed on Sundays$15.01
Grilled chicken, Carolina Gold sauce, ranch drizzle
- 12" Everything Bagel$13.97
16" Pizza
- Build your Own 16" Pizza$15.01
- 16" House Special$22.25
Italian sausage, pepperoni, bacon, mushrooms, onions
- 16" Meat Lovers$22.25
Italian sausage, pepperoni, bacon, ham
- 16" Italian Special$21.25
Italian sausage, pepperoni, bacon, fire roasted red peppers
- 16" BBQ Chicken$21.25
Grilled chicken, BBQ sauce
- 16" Carolina Gold$21.25
Grilled chicken, Carolina Gold sauce, ranch drizzle
- 16" Hawaiian$18.11
Ham and pineapple
- 16" Margherita$20.18
Fresh mozzarella, parmesan, fresh basil, red sauce
- 16" White Pie$18.11
Ricotta, mozzarella, romano, olive oil
- 16" Veggie$21.22
Green peppers, mushrooms, onions, black olives
- 16" Fiesta Chicken$21.22
Grilled chicken, BBQ sauce
- 16" Closed on Sundays$22.25
Grilled chicken, Carolina Gold sauce, ranch drizzle
- 16" Everything Bagel$20.18
Cauliflower Pizza
- Build Your Own Cauli Pizza$10.82
- Cauli House Special$14.94
Italian sausage, pepperoni, bacon, mushrooms, onions
- Cauli Meat Lovers$14.94
Italian sausage, pepperoni, bacon, ham
- Cauli Italian Special$13.91
Italian sausage, pepperoni, bacon, fire roasted red peppers
- Cauli BBQ Chicken$13.91
Grilled chicken, BBQ sauce
- Cauli Carolina Gold$13.91
Grilled chicken, Carolina Gold sauce, ranch drizzle
- Cauli Hawaiian$12.88
Ham and pineapple
- Cauli Margherita$13.91
Fresh mozzarella, parmesan, fresh basil, red sauce
- Cauli White Pie$12.88
Ricotta, mozzarella, romano, olive oil
- Cauli Veggie$13.91
Green peppers, mushrooms, onions, black olives
- Cauli Fiesta Chicken$13.91
Grilled chicken, BBQ sauce
- Cauli Closed on Sundays$14.94
Grilled chicken, Carolina Gold sauce, ranch drizzle
- Cauli Everything Bagel$13.91