Restaurant Info
The Town Tavern in Banner Elk, North Carolina, is a popular local spot known for its welcoming atmosphere, hearty American fare, and scenic mountain surroundings. Nestled in the heart of the High Country, the tavern offers a casual, family-friendly environment perfect for both locals and visitors looking to unwind after a day of hiking, skiing, or exploring the nearby Blue Ridge Parkway. The menu features a wide selection of comfort food classics—from burgers and wings to fresh salads and craft beers—making it a go-to destination for a relaxed meal or a fun night out. With its outdoor patio and live music events, the Town Tavern captures the charm and community spirit that define Banner Elk.
Contact Info
330 Main St E, Banner Elk, NC 28604
828-783-9144
Hours of Operation
Sunday – 11am-11pm
Monday – 11am-11pm
Tuesday – 11am-11pm
Wednesday – 11am-11pm
Thursday – 11am-11pm
Friday – 11am-11pm
Saturday – 11am-11pm
Tavern Wings
Wings (8)
$ 11.95
Wings (12)
$ 14.95
Wing (16)
$19.95
Wings (24)
$ 24.95
Wings (48)
$ 52.95
Wings (96)
$ 86.95
Tavern Pub Fare
Town Tavern Sliders
BBQ, Meatball or Mini Burgers…THREE (of same).
$ 10.95
Buffalo Chicken Dip
served with chips.
$ 9.95
Spinach Artichoke Dip
served with tortilla chips
$ 9.95
Fried Buffalo Shrimp Basket
served with celery and Ranch dressing.
$ 10.95
Tavern Trash Can Nachos
$ 14.95
Tavern Hillbilly Nachos
$ 13.95
Tavern Queso Cheese Tots
$ 8.95
Basket of Tots
$ 8.95
Golden Mozzarella Sticks
$ 9.95
Tavern Onion Rings
cooked to order, served piping hot with volcano sauce!
$ 8.95
Blackened Shrimp Basket
$ 11.95
Pub Chips
$ 8.95
Tavern Baja Queso
served with homemade tortilla chips
$ 8.95
Southern Style Fried Pickles
served with Ranch dressing.
$ 9.95
Mini Pups
mini corn dogs served with ketchup and mustard.
$ 8.95
Tavern Loaded Nachos
a generous portion of queso, loaded with salsa, sour cream, diced green chilles, lettuce and jalapenos..
$ 9.95
Tavern Queso Cheese Fries
$ 8.95
Basket of Fries
$ 8.95
Potato Skins
with cheddar jack, bacon crumbles, served with Ranch dressing.
$ 9.95
"Spicy" Mac n Cheese Bites
served crispy with Ranch dressing.
$ 9.95
Pub Pretzels and Cheese Sauce
soft warm pretzels with tavern queso and spicy mustard.
$ 10.95
Tavern Wraps
a fresh warm 12′ tortilla stuffed and Panini toasted to order, served with your choice of fries, potato salad, pasta salad, broccoli salad, or coleslaw and a pickle spear.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
specify grilled or fried with cheddar jack, lettuce, tomato, served with Ranch dressing
$ 10.95
Fresh Veggie Wrap
$ 8.95
Blackened Chicken Caesar Wrap
crispy lettuce tossed in Caesar dressing and blackened grilled chicken with Parmesan cheese.
$ 10.95
Bacon Cheddar Cheeseburger Wrap
$ 11.95
Philly Cheesteak Wrap
$ 11.95
Tavern Salads
Dressings: Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Italian, Thousand Island, Honey Mustard, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Oil & Vinegar
Tavern House Salad
$ 10.95
House Salad
$ 12.95
Teriyaki Chicken Salad
teriyaki chicken grilled or fried with chopped greens and veggies, shredded cheddar jack cheese, chow mein noodles, tomatoes and onions
$ 12.95
Nacho Salad
$ 10.95
Caesar Salad
chopped romaine lettuce, shaved Parmesan, Caesar Dressing.
$ 11.95
Blackened Shrimp Salad
(6) blackened shrimp on chopped greens with shredded cheddar jack cheese, carrots, cabbage, croutons, tomatoes and onions
$ 13.95
Tavern Soups
French Onion Soup
hot savory broth with sweet onions and croutons topped with melted provolone cheese.
$ 6.95
Tavern Specialties
Tavern Philly Cheesesteak
a fresh milano roll stuffed with 8oz of thinly sliced rib-eye or chicken, lightly seasoned and melted with American White Cheese. Just ask and we will add your choice of grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms, or jalapenos. served with your choice of fries, potato salad, pasta salad, broccoli salad, or coleslaw and a pickle spear.
$ 12.95
Pub Style Fish N Chips
two crispy, hand beer battered, fillets served with hot fresh made potato chips along with tartar, malt and vinegar with a spear pickle.
$ 14.95
Jumbo Angus Hot Dog
$ 8.95
Tavern Chicken Nachos
(2) flour tortillas stuffed with grilled enchilada chicken, lettuce, pico de gallo, cheddar jack cheese with a sriracha ranch, served with chips and salsa
$ 11.95
Tavern Tender Baskets
Baskets served with your choice of fries, potato salad, pasta salad, broccoli salad, or coleslaw.
Southern Style Chicken Tenders
$ 8.95
Teriyaki Tenders
served with choice of Ranch or Bleu Cheese.
$ 8.95
Buffalo Tenders
$ 9.95
Half Pound Tavern Burgers
The Tavern Burger
Choose: American, Swiss, Cheddar or Provolone.
$ 11.95
Jalapeno Queso Burger
with grilled onions and jalapenos and homemade queso cheese.
$ 12.75
Southwest Burger
with Cheddar cheese, applewood bacon and BBQ sauce.
$ 12.95
Turkey Burger
$ 12.95
Black N Bleu Burger
blackened and seasoned with creamy Bleu Cheese covered with melted Swiss.
$ 12.95
Steakhouse Burger
cheddar, bacon, caramelized onions and A-1 sauce.
$ 12.95
J.D. Bourbon Burger
$ 12.45
Patti Melt
with Swiss Cheese and grilled onions on buttered Texas Toast.
$ 12.95
Mushroom Garlic Swiss Burger
sauteed mushrooms and garlic served with Swiss Cheese.
$ 12.95
Volcano Burger
with Provolone Cheese, onion rings, volcano and sriracha sauce.
$ 13.95
Carolina Burger
with cheddar, chili, slaw, mustard and onion only.
$ 13.95
Black Bean Burger
Choose: American, Swiss, Cheddar or Provolone.
$ 12.95
Tavern Specialty Sandwiches
Cuban Sandwich
roasted pulled pork and chopped applewood bacon stuffed in a pressed Milano roll with an ale of mustard, Swiss cheese and sliced pickles.
$ 12.95
Tavern Reuben
sliced corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese, thousand island dressing on grilled rye bread.
$ 11.95
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
grilled or fried chicken with marinara sauce and melted Provolone cheese.
$ 11.95
Beef and Cheddar Melt
7oz of sliced grilled rib-eye with melted cheddar, served on a Milano roll with BBQ sauce
$ 11.95
Southwest Chicken Sandwich
with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, applewood bacon and BBQ sauce.
$ 10.95
Fried Fish Sandwich
fried golden brown fillet, served with lettuce and tartar sauce.
$ 10.95
Blackened Chicken Sandwich
with melted Provolone cheese, tomato, and coleslaw.
$ 11.95
Eastern NC Style Chopped Pork BBQ Sandwich
served with side of coleslaw.
$ 10.95
Crab Cake Sandwich
$ 12.95
Meatball Sub
meatballs, Provolone cheese, marinara sauce.
$ 11.95
Jamaican Jerk Chicken
with Provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, applewood bacon, grilled or fried chicken.
$ 10.95
BLT
four slices of applewood bacon with lettuce, tomato, and mayo on Texas toast.
$ 9.95
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
grilled or fried chicken with melted Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion.
$ 10.95
Grilled Bologna & Cheese Sandwich
a thick slice of bologna with melted American cheese served on Texas toast.
$ 9.95
French Dip
sliced rib-eye simmered in homemade Au Jus, topped with Provolone cheese on a Milano roll, served with au jus.
$ 11.95
Sides
Fries
$ 2.95
Pasta Salad
$1.95
Onion Rings
$ 3.95
Broccoli Salad
$ 1.95
Coleslaw
$ 1.95
Potato Salad
$ 1.95
Tater Tots
$ 3.95
Pub Chips
$ 3.950
Sweet Potato Waffle Fries
$ 3.95
Side Salad
$ 6.95
Kid’s Menu
Chicken Tenders (2) and Fries
$ 8.95
Corn Dog and Fries
$ 8.95
Grilled Cheese and Fries
$ 8.95
Mozzarealla Sticks (3) and Fries
$8.95
Mini Corn Pups (5) and Fries
$ 8.95
Jr. Cheese Nachos
$ 8.95
Beverages
Luzianne Ice Tea-Sweet
$ 3.00
Coca Cola Classic
$ 3.00
Sprite
$ 3.00
Mello Yello
$ 3.00
Hi-C Lemonade
$ 3.00
Columbian Coffee
$ 1.95
Sugar Free Red Bull
$ 5.00
Pineapple Juice
$ 2.50
Cranberry Juice
$ 2.50
Shirley Temple
$ 3.50
Chocolate Milk
$ 2.25
Luzianne Ice Tea - UnSweet
$
Diet Coke
$ 3.00
Mr.Pibb
$ 3.00
Ginger Ale
$ 3.00
Fever Tree Ginger (NA)
$ 3.50
Red Bull
$ 5.00
Orange Juice
$ 2.50
Grapefruit Juice
$ 2.50
Hot Tea
$ 2.50
Milk
$ 1.95
Desserts
TTBE Cheese Cake
drizzled with your choice of raspberry, caramel, or chocolate syrup
$ 6.95
Warm Brownie Sundae
$ 6.95