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MONDAY - THURSDAY
11:30AM - 9PM

FRIDAY
11:30AM - 10:30PM

SATURDAY
10AM - 10:30PM

SUNDAY
10AM - 9PM

Menu

    Dinner

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    Monday - Thursday | 4PM - 9PM

    Friday | 4PM - 10:30PM

    Saturday | 3PM - 10:30PM

    Sunday | 3PM - 9PM

    Starters

    • Deviled Eggs

      - two served -

      Yardbird Classic* $9

      Jalapeño and Bacon Jam $10

      Colossal Crab $15

      gluten free

    • Skillet Cornbread

      Sharp Cheddar, Bacon, Jalapeño, Honey Butter

      $16

    • Fried Green Tomato BLT Stack

      House-Smoked Pork Belly, Pimento Cheese, Frisée, Tomato Jam, Lemon Vinaigrette

      $14

    • Watermelon and Farmer’s Cheese

      Lemon Olive Oil, White Balsamic Vinegar

      $16

      gluten free, vegetarian

    • Creole Spiced Crab Cake

      Lemon Confit, Petite Greens

      $24

    • Texas Twinkie

      Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño, Brisket and Pueblo Cheese Filling

      $10

    • Classic Buttermilk Biscuits

      Honey Butter, Housemade Jam
      - four served -

      $14

    Garden Salads

    • Green Goddess Salad

      Asparagus, Snap Peas, Goat Cheese, Cucumber, Sunflower Seeds, Garden Herb Dressing

      $16

      gluten free

    • Little Gem Caesar Salad

      Cherry Tomato, Everything Crumble, Preserved Lemon, Creamy Parmesan Dressing

      $18

    • Chopped Cobb Salad

      Bacon, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Tomato, Corn, Hard Boiled Egg, Housemade Buttermilk Ranch

      $17

      gluten free

    Sides

    • Mac & Cheese

      Creamy Five Artisanal Cheese Sauce, Crispy Herb Crust

      $15

      vegetarian

    • Crispy Brussels

      Spiced Honey

      $14

      gluten free, vegetarian

    • Southern Street Corn

      Chipotle Crema, Farmer's Cheese, Fresnos, Bacon

      $14

      gluten free

    • Mama’s Mash

      Soft and Creamy Potatoes

      $12

      vegetarian

    • Grits

      Stone Ground, Sharp Cheddar

      $12

      gluten free, vegetarian option

    • Collard Greens

      Classically Braised

      $15

      gluten free

    • Fried Okra

      Buttermilk Ranch Seasoning

      $12

      vegetarian

    Yardbird Classics

    • Chicken & Waffles

      Chilled Spiced Watermelon, Sharp Cheddar Waffle, Honey Hot Sauce, Bourbon Maple Syrup< br>- available gluten-free -

      $38

    • Lewellyn’s Fine Fried Chicken

      Mama’s Mash, Gravy, Petite Salad
      - available gluten-free -

      $34

      Make It Nashville Hot $3

    • Lemon Rosemary Rotisserie Bird

      Mama’s Mash, Chimichurri

      $32

    • YB Nashville Hot Chicken

      Carolina Reaper Rub Dip, House Pickles, Texas Toast
      - eat at your own risk! -

      $32

    Mains

    • Louisiana Jumbo Shrimp & Grits

      Seared Jumbo Shrimp, Roasted Tomato, Virginia Ham, Red Onion, Stone Ground Grits, PBR Jus

      $32

    • Grilled Blackened Salmon Filet*

      Olive Relish, Pesto, Watercress

      $33

      gluten free

    • Lobster Mac & Cheese

      Whole Lobster, Creamy Five Artisanal Cheese Sauce

      MP

    • St. Louis Pork Ribs

      The Smoke Show!

      $42

      gluten free

    • Braised Beef Short Rib

      Mama's Mash, Mushroom, Thyme

      $42

      gluten free

    • Cast Iron 8oz Tenderloin*

      Chimichurri Sauce

      MP

    • Backyard BBQ

      Alabama White BBQ Chicken, St. Louis Pork Ribs, House Sausage, Burnt Ends, Corn, Chimichurri

      $46

    • 16oz Ribeye*

      Chimichurri Sauce

    For the Table

    • The Whole Bird

      Chilled Spiced Watermelon, Sharp Cheddar Waffle, Honey Hot Sauce, Bourbon Maple Syrup
      - available gluten-free -

    For a full list of our beverage selections, please view our Beverage Book.

    Brunch

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    Saturday - Sunday | 10AM - 3PM

    Hand Pressed Juices

    • Green Giant

      Cucumber, Celery, Apple, Kale, Honey

      $11

    • Turmeric Tonic

      Turmeric, Ginger, Lemon, Black Pepper

      $12

    • Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice

      $10

    Starters & Salads

    • Deviled Eggs

      - two served -

      Yardbird Classic* $9

      Jalapeño and Bacon Jam $10

      Colossal Crab $15

      gluten free

    • Fried Green Tomato BLT Stack

      House-Smoked Pork Belly, Pimento Cheese, Frisée, Tomato Jam, Lemon Vinaigrette

      $14

    • Smoked Salmon Avocado Toast*

      Multigrain Bread, Radish, Basil, Pickled Shallots, Fennel - add eggs any style* +6 -

      $22

    • Honey Almond Granola Bowl

      Fresh Fruit, Açai Greek Yogurt

      $14

      gluten free, vegetarian

    • Chopped Cobb Salad

      Bacon, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Tomato, Corn, Hard Boiled Egg, Housemade Buttermilk Ranch

      $17

      gluten free

    • Little Gem Caesar Salad

      Cherry Tomato, Everything Crumble, Preserved Lemon, Creamy Parmesan Dressing

      $18

    Cracked & Scrambled

    • All American Breakfast*

      Sunny-Side Up Eggs, Crispy Bacon, Sausage, Yardbird Hashbrowns, Toast

      $22

    • Braised Short Rib Huevos Rancheros*

      Sunny-Side Up Eggs, Avocado, Pico, Tortilla Chips

      $24

    • Crab Cake Benedict* 

      Buttermilk Biscuit, Poached Farmer’s Eggs, Hollandaise, Yardbird Hashbrowns

      $27

    • Biscuit & Gravy*

      Country Gravy, Crispy Chicken Thigh, Bacon, Sunny-Side Egg, American Cheese

      $22

    • Steak and Eggs*

      Skirt Steak, Soft Scrambled Eggs, Chili Crisp

      $29

    Yardbird Classics

    • Chicken & Waffles

      Chilled Spiced Watermelon, Sharp Cheddar Waffle, Honey Hot Sauce, Bourbon Maple Syrup< br>- available gluten-free -

      $38

    • Crispy Chicken Biscuit Sliders

      Pepper Jelly
      - two served -

      $16

    • The Great American Burger*

      Smashed Short Rib, Brisket and Shaved Onion Blend, American Cheese, House Pickles, Special Sauce

      $24

      Add House-Smoked Pork Belly $6

    • Louisiana Jumbo Shrimp & Grits

      Seared Jumbo Shrimp, Roasted Tomato, Virginia Ham, Red Onion, Stone Ground Grits, PBR Jus

      $28

    • Lobster Mac & Cheese

      Whole Lobster, Creamy Five Artisanal Cheese Sauce

      MP

    Fresh From Our Bakery

    • Biscuit Donut Bites

      Cinnamon Sugar, Nutella Coffee Sauce

      $14

    • Light-and-Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes

      Lemon Zested Blueberries, Fresh Whipped Cream

      $18

    • Skillet Cornbread

      Sharp Cheddar, Bacon, Jalapeño, Honey Butter

      $16

    • Grandma's Cinnamon Roll

      Big and Gooey

      $18

    • Crème Brûlée Waffles

      Fresh Whipped Cream, Strawberries

      $18

      gluten free

    • Classic Buttermilk Biscuits

      Honey Butter, Housemade Jam
      - four served -

      $14

    Sides

    • Mac & Cheese

      Creamy Five Artisanal Cheese Sauce, Crispy Herb Crust

      $15

      vegetarian

    • Crispy Brussels

      Spiced Honey

      $14

      gluten free, vegetarian

    • Yardbird Hashbrowns

      Scallions, Housemade Buttermilk Ranch

      $10

      gluten free, vegetarian

    • Grits

      Stone Ground, Sharp Cheddar

      $12

      gluten free, vegetarian option

    • Fried Okra

      Buttermilk Ranch Seasoning

      $12

      vegetarian

    • Bacon

      Crisp

      $9

    • Just a Couple of Eggs

      Farm-Fresh Eggs Done Your Way

      $6

      gluten free, vegetarian

    For a full list of our beverage selections, please view our Beverage Book.

    Lunch

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    Monday - Friday | 11:30AM - 4PM

    Starters & Shares

    • Deviled Eggs

      - two served -

      Yardbird Classic* $9

      Jalapeño and Bacon Jam $10

      Colossal Crab $15

      gluten free

    • Texas Twinkie

      Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño, Brisket and Pueblo Cheese Filling

      $10

    • Fried Green Tomato BLT Stack

      House-Smoked Pork Belly, Pimento Cheese, Frisée, Tomato Jam, Lemon Vinaigrette

      $14

    • Watermelon and Farmer’s Cheese

      Lemon Olive Oil, White Balsamic Vinegar

      $16

      gluten free, vegetarian

    Garden Salads

    ADD-ONS
    Chicken +8 | Pork Belly +10 | Shrimp +5 each | Salmon +25

    • Green Goddess Salad

      Asparagus, Snap Peas, Goat Cheese, Cucumber, Sunflower Seeds, Garden Herb Dressing

      $22

      gluten free

    • Chopped Cobb Salad

      Bacon, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Tomato, Corn, Hard Boiled Egg, Housemade Buttermilk Ranch

      $19

      gluten free

    • Little Gem Chicken Caesar

      Cherry Tomato, Everything Crumble, Preserved Lemon, Creamy Parmesan Dressing

      $24

    Sandwiches & Wraps

    • Yardbird OG Chicken Sandwich

      Crispy Chicken, Dukes, House Pickles, Fries

      $22

    • The Great American Burger*

      Smashed Short Rib, Brisket and Shaved Onion Blend, American Cheese, House Pickles, Special Sauce

      $24

      Add House-Smoked Pork Belly $6

    • Roasted Chicken Spinach Wrap

      Quinoa, Feta, Local Greens, Avocado, Cucumber, Tomato, Herb Yogurt Dressing

      $18

    • Crispy Chicken Biscuit Sliders

      Pepper Jelly
      - two served -

      $16

    Yardbird Classics

    • Chicken & Waffles

      Chilled Spiced Watermelon, Sharp Cheddar Waffle, Honey Hot Sauce, Bourbon Maple Syrup< br>- available gluten-free -

      $38

    • YB Nashville Hot Chicken

      Carolina Reaper Rub Dip, House Pickles, Texas Toast
      - eat at your own risk! -

      $32

    • Tenders - No Bones Here -

      Housemade Buttermilk Ranch, Fries

      $24

    • Twice-Fried Wings

      Tossed with Louisiana Hot Sauce, Fries

      $18

    Mains

    • Creole Spiced Crab Cake

      Lemon Confit, Petite Greens

      $24

    • Steak Frites

      Skirt Steak, Caramelized Onion and Poblanos, Blue Cheese, Chimichurri Sauce, House Fries

      $29

    • Glazed Chicken Skewers

      BBQ Marinade, Arugula Salad

      $24

      gluten free

    • Grilled Blackened Salmon Filet*

      Olive Relish, Pesto, Watercress

      $33

      gluten free

    Sides

    • Mac & Cheese

      Creamy Five Artisanal Cheese Sauce, Crispy Herb Crust

      $15

      vegetarian

    • Skillet Cornbread

      Sharp Cheddar, Bacon, Jalapeño, Honey Butter

      $16

    • Southern Street Corn

      Chipotle Crema, Farmer's Cheese, Fresnos, Bacon

      $14

      gluten free

    • Crispy Brussels

      Spiced Honey

      $14

      gluten free, vegetarian

    • House Fries

      Housemade Buttermilk Ranch, Bacon Salt

      $12

      gluten free

    • Fried Okra

      Buttermilk Ranch Seasoning

      $12

      vegetarian

    • Classic Buttermilk Biscuits

      Honey Butter, Housemade Jam
      - four served -

      $14

    For a full list of our beverage selections, please view our Beverage Book.

    View PDF

    Desserts

    • Banana Pudding Cheesecake

      Chocolate Cookie Crust, Whipped Cream, Chocolate Sauce

      $18

      gluten free

    • Key Lime Pie

      Strawberry Sauce, Seasonal Fruit

      $18

      gluten free

    • Biscuit Donut Bites

      Cinnamon Sugar, Nutella Coffee Sauce

      $14

    • Deep Fried Oreos

      Cookies & Cream Ice Cream, Crispy Rice Cereal

      $16

    Built to Share

    serves 4 - 6 guests

    • Bourbon Bacon Chocolate Cake

      Nutella Frosting, Bourbon Salted Caramel, Vanilla Ice Cream

      $25

    Dessert Libations

    Sweet and Fortified Wine

    • Muscat de Beaumes de Venise - Domaine de Durban

      2020, Côtes du Rhône, France

      $14

    • Tawny Port - Dow's 10 Year

      Douro, Portugal

      $15

    • Moscato d'Asti - G.D. Vajra

      2022, Piedmont, Italy

      $14

    Cocktails

    • Espresso Martini

      Tito's Vodka, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur, Espresso

      $17

    • Boozy Back Porch-ata

      Bacardi Rum, Cinnamon, Coffee, Cream

      $16

    Digestif

    • Fernet-Branca

      $14

    • Brenne Whisky

      $20

    Non-Alcoholic Beverages

    Coffee and Tea

    • Coffee

      $6

    • Espresso

      $6

    • Cappuccino

      $7

    • Latte

      $7

    • Double Espresso

      $9

    • Hot Tea

      $6

    Happy Hour

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    Monday – Friday | 3PM – 6PM

    • Bacon Popcorn

      $1

    • Roasted Poblano Chicken Taco

      Pickled Onion Slaw

      $4

    • Grilled BBQ Chicken Satay

      $4

    • Truffle Fries

      Parmesan, Chives

      $4

    • Fried Okra

      Buttermilk Ranch Seasoning

      $5

      vegetarian

    • OG Buffalo Chicken Wings

      House Hot Sauce

      $5

    • Fried Oreo

      $4

    • Blackberry Bourbon Lemonade

      Jim Beam Bourbon, Blackberry, Lemon, Q Club Soda

      $10

    • Southern Peach

      Jim Beam Bourbon, Aperol, White Peach, Lemon, Sweet Tea

      $10

    • Classic Old Fashioned

      Four Roses Yellow Label Bourbon, Demerara, Angostura & Orange Bitters, Luxardo Cherry

      $8

    • Tommy’s Margarita

      Patrón Silver Tequila, Lime, Agave

      $8

    • Seasonal Sangria

      $8

    • Tito’s / Jack Daniel's / Casamigos / Hendrick's

      $9

    • House Wine

      White, Rosé or Red

      $8

    • House Beer

      $6

    Beverage Book

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    Cocktails

    Yardbird Classics

    • Blackberry Bourbon Lemonade

      Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey, Blackberry, Lemon, Q Club Soda

      $17

    • Southern Peach

      Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey, Aperol, White Peach, Lemon, Sweet Tea

      $16

    • Southern Revival

      Wild Turkey Bourbon Whiskey, Passion Fruit, Basil, Lemon, Ginger Ale

      $16

    • Passionate About Tequila

      Corazón Reposado Tequila, Passion Fruit, Lo-Fi Sweet Vermouth, Orange & Spicy Bitters

      $17

    Seasonal Cocktails

    • Kentucky Buck

      Maker's Mark, Blood Orange, Ginger Syrup, Lemon, Q Ginger Beer

      $17

    • All Things Flannel

      Rittenhouse Rye, Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum, Light Crème de Cacao, Maple, Cinnamon, Grapefruit

      $16

    • Autumn Harvest

      Cruzan Dark Rum, Luxardo Apricot, Fernet Branca, Orange, Pineapple, Angostura Bitters

      $16

    • Eggnog Martini

      Corazón Reposado Tequila, Wray & Nephew Rum, Dark Creme de Cacao, Chocolate Bitters, Housemade Vegan Eggnog

      $17

    • Boozy Apple Cider

      Laird's Apple Brandy, Black Walnut Bitters, House Crafted Apple Cider

      $16

    Old Fashioneds

    • The Yardbird

      Bacon-Infused Wild Turkey Bourbon Whiskey, Maple Syrup, Angostura & Orange Bitters

      $18

    • The Jalisco

      Patrón Reposado Tequila, Agave, Angostura & Orange Bitters

      $20

    • The Classic

      Four Roses Yellow Label Bourbon Whiskey, Demerara, Angostura & Orange Bitters

      $16

    Spirit Free

    • Pretty ‘N Pink

      Passion Fruit, Grapefruit, Q Grapefruit Soda

      $9

    • Passion Fruit Breeze

      Passion Fruit, Basil, Lemon, Ginger Ale

      $9

    • Red Bull

      Regular & Sugar Free

      $9

    Non-Alcoholic < 0.5%

    • Oh, Honey!*

      Lyre’s Dry London Spirit, Honey, Lavender, Lemon, Egg Whites

      $14

    • Blackberry Bourbon Lemonade

      Lyre’s American Malt, Blackberry, Lemon, Q Club Soda

      $14

    Bottle & Can Beer

    • Van Van Mojo Cider

      Blueberry Hard Cider • 6.1% • Chicago

      $12

    • Allagash Curieux

      Barrel-Aged Golden Ale • 10.2% • Maine

      $16

    • Hopewell Lightbeam

      Hazy IPA • 6.3% • Chicago

      $15

    • Stella Artois

      Pale Lager • 5% • Belgium

      $9

    • New Belgium Blue Moon

      Belgium Style Wheat Ale • 5.4% • Colorado

      $9

    • Voodoo Ranger IPA

      IPA • 7% • Colorado

      $10

    • Moody Tongue Orange Blossom

      Belgian Blonde • 5.4% • Chicago

      $10

    • Modelo Especial

      Lager • 4.4% • Mexico

      $10

    • New Belgium Fat Tire

      Amber Ale • 5.2% • Colorado

      $9

    • Truly Wild Berry

      Hard Seltzer • 5% • Los Angeles

      $8

    • Michelob Ultra

      Light Lager • 4.2% • Missouri

      $8

    • Coors Light

      Light Lager • 4.2% • Colorado

      $8

    • Stella Artois Liberté

      Non-Alcoholic • Belgium

      $8

    Wines by the Glass

    Sparkling

    • Prosecco - La Marca

      Veneto, Italy

      $15

    • Brut - Ferrari

      Trento, Italy

      $25

    • Brut - Piper-Heidsieck 1785

      $28

    • Cava Brut Rosé - Poema

      Catalunya, Spain

      $15

    White

    • Chardonnay - RouteStock

      Sonoma Coast, California

      $16

    • Riesling - Chateau St. Michelle Eroica

      Columbia Valley, Washington 2021

      $14

    • Sauvignon Blanc - Whitehaven

      Marlborough, New Zealand

      $16

    • Moscato d’Asti - Michele Chiarlo Nivole

      Piedmont, Italy

      $16

    • Pinot Grigio - Venica & Venica Jesera

      Collio, Italy

      $18

    Rosé

    • Grenache Blend - La Fête du Rosé

      Côtes De Provence, France

      $16

    Red

    • Cabernet Sauvignon - Daou

      Paso Robles, California

      $16

    • Malbec - Luca

      Uco Valley, Argentina

      $18

    • Pinot Noir - Banshee

      Sonoma Coast, California

      $16

    • Tempranillo - La Rioja Alta Viña Alberdi Reserva

      Rioja, Spain

      $16

    Sweet & Fortified

    • Tawny Port - Dow's 10 Year

      Douro, Portugal

      $15

    • Muscat de Beaumes de Venise - Domaine de Durban

      2020, Côtes du Rhône, France

      $14

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