JD's Tavern Menu

Welcome to JD's Tavern, a sports bar in Apex, NC that offers a wide range of American cuisine. This casual spot is perfect for lunch, dinner, and late-night hangs. With a diverse menu that includes many vegetarian options, everyone can find something they love. From their famous Philly cheese steak to crispy fries and free beer, the food here is top-notch. The ambiance is cozy and welcoming, making it a great spot to hang out with friends or catch a game on TV. Customers rave about the friendly service and quick delivery of delicious dishes. With happy hour specials, a full bar, and outdoor seating, JD's Tavern is a go-to spot for a fun and laid-back dining experience. Don't miss out on their must-try dishes like the fried pickles, sliders, wings, and tots. Grab a seat at JD's Tavern for a taste of classic American comfort food and a great time.

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Flavors

BBQ, Teriyaki, Spicy Asian, Honey Buffalo, Garlic Parmesan, Habanero Heat, Dave's Way (Hot BBQ), Mild Buffalo, Medium Buffalo, Hot Buff

Grilled Boneless Wings

Our FAMOUS grilled wings without the bone, tossed in your favorite sauce and a side of ranch or bleu cheese. /lb.

$9.95

Crispy Buffalo Wings

Fresh North Carolina chicken lightly breaded. Deep fried and tossed in your favorite sauce served with celery and carrots. wings: . wings: . wings: .

Slow-Roasted Grilled Wings

Seasoned, slow-roasted, and grilled to fall off the bone perfection. Served with celery and carrots. wings: . wings: . wings: .

Buffalo Shrimp

Sixteen hand-breaded shrimp tossed in your favorite sauce with ranch or bleu cheese.

$11.95

Buffalo Cheese Fries

Crispy seasoned fries tossed in your choice of hot, medium, or mild buffalo sauce then covered with a three cheese blend and bacon. Served with ranch or bleu cheese dressing.

$9.95

Boneless Bites

Fresh hand-breaded chicken tossed in your favorite sauce and a side of ranch or bleu cheese. Hungry for more? Make it a double order! .

$8.15

JD's Muchos Nachos

Seasoned tortilla chips layered with a three cheese blend, green peppers, jalapenos, tomatoes and onions covered with queso cheese. Served with sour cream and homemade salsa. Add Ground Beef Chili . Add Grilled Chicken . Add Ground Beef . Add Brisket .

$12.95

Burger Sliders

Four certified angus beef patties with sautéed onions served on mini burger buns. Add cheese or bacon . each

$12.95

JD's Italian Meatballs

/ lb. of meatballs topped with our homemade tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, parmesan cheese, and black pepper. Served with garlic bread.

$11.85

Hand-Breaded Mozzarella

Mozzarella cheese rolled in bread crumbs, served with homemade marinara.

$9.95

The Buffalo Chicken Dip

Tender, shredded chicken mixed with cream cheese, shredded cheese, and tangy buffalo sauce. Served with a side of crispy tortilla chips, and warm pita bread .

$10.95

Quesadilla

Grilled flour tortilla filled with corn, black beans, red onions, tomatoes , and mix cheese, served with sour cream and salsa. Add Grilled Chicken .

$9.35

Fried Pickles

Hand-breaded dill pickle chips deep fried and served with ranch.

$7.85

Southwest Egg Rolls

Hand rolled eggrolls stuffed with a mixture of chicken, corn, black beans, peppers, onions, and cheese. Served with chipotle ranch.

$11.45

Mac N' Cheese Bites

Crispy, Golden nuggets filled with creamy, cheese macaroni. Served with a side of ranch

$9.50

Bavarian Soft Pretzel

Giant Soft pretzel with salt, served with homemade IPA beer cheese and brewpub mustard.

$10.65

Pot Stickers

Five sautéed pork filled dumplings. Served with homemade dumpling sauce.

$8.75

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Crispy Brussel Sprouts that come drizzled with chili aioli sauce

$9.58

Queso Dip

Our creamy queso cheese with diced jalapenos served with fresh seasoned tortilla chips.

$8.75

JD's House Chips

Crispy homemade potato chips. Served with a side of queso

$7.95

Finger Foods

Salads

The Caesar

Romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing and parmesan cheese topped with homemade garlic butter croutons. Add Grilled Chicken . Add Grilled or Fried Shrimp .

$8.95

Southwest Chicken Salad

Spring Mix lettuce with mixed cheese, black beans, corn, tomatoes, dice red onions, red peppers, crispy tortilla strips, and blacken chicken. Served with chipotle ranch on the side.

$12.95

The Greek

Romaine lettuce with cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, crumbled feta cheese and kalamata olives drizzled with Greek feta dressing. Add Grilled Chicken . Add Grilled or Fried Shrimp .

$12.25

Buffalo Chicken Salad

Romaine lettuce with cucumbers, tomatoes, mixed cheese, and red onions with our fresh, never frozen buffalo bites tossed in your choice of wing sauce and served with ranch or bleu cheese dressing on the side.

$12.50

Harvest Fruit And Nut Salad

Spring mix with pecans, dried cranberries, apples, strawberries, and goat cheese crumbles drizzled with raspberry walnut vinaigrette. Add Grilled Chicken . Add Grilled or Fried Shrimp .

$12.25

JD's Fish And Chips

Cod fillets deep-fried in our homemade Yuengling beer batter, served on a bed of seasoned fries with lemons, coleslaw, and tartar sauce.

$15.65

Chicken Fingers

Fresh, never frozen, North Carolina chicken tenders hand-breaded and deep-fried. Served plain or tossed in your favorite wing sauce. With your choice of dipping sauce and one side item.

$11.85

Blackened Salmon

Blacken Salmon Filet topped with a lemon aioli sauce. Served on a bed of rice with a side of steamed broccoli.

$16.65

Hibachi Chicken

Fresh grilled chicken over a bed of made to order fried rice and sautéed vegetable medley. Served with a side of yum yum and ginger sauce

$15.35

Chefs Choice Steak Dinner

Ask your server or bartender for details Comes with two sides

JD's Asian Bowl

A Carolina sized bowl with steamed rice, broccoli, sautéed onion, bell peppers and crispy chicken tossed in our house made Asian style sauce. Topped with yum yum sauce.

$14.85

JD's Food Feature

Each month we are creating a fresh in house made specialty entrée. Ask your server or check specials sheet for details.

Tavern Fare

JD's Wrap

Zesty Fajita Wrap

Your choice of chicken, brisket, or shrimp cooked with fajita spices and wrapped up in a tortilla with sautéed green peppers, onions, cheese, and shredded lettuce. Served with JD's fresh salsa verde and one side item. Chicken . Brisket . Shrimp .

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Hand-breaded or grilled chicken fingers tossed in your choice of wing sauce with lettuce, tomato, mixed cheese, and ranch or bleu cheese dressing wrapped up in a tortilla. Served with one side

$12.85

Kickin’ Shrimp Po’ Boy Wrap

Crispy fried shrimp tossed in a spicy chili aioli with diced tomatoes and shredded lettuce. Wrapped in a tortilla and served with one side item.

$12.85

Build Your Own Burgers

Up to toppings . Each Additional Topping . Veggie Burger . Choose your Bun A freshly baked brioche bun or Add . for a gluten free bun! Choose your toppings Cheese: American, Cheddar, Mozzarella, Swiss, Provolone, Feta, and Bleu Sautéed Veggies: Mushrooms or Onions, Pickled Jalapenos, Salsa, Sour Cream, Cajun Spice, Onion Rings, Fried Egg, Cole Slaw, or Bacon

$13.95

JD’s Signature Patty Melt

oz Seasoned Angus Beef patty cooked to your specification with melted American, Swiss cheese, and caramelized onions on fresh baked marbled rye bread. Served with your choice of one side.

$13.95

Angus Burgers

Sandwiches

Philly Cheese Steak

Thinly sliced Certified Angus Beef layered with mushrooms, green peppers, onions, and melted queso cheese on a fresh baked sub roll.

$13.60

Peri Peri Chicken Sandwich

Tender grilled chicken marinated in spicy peri peri sauce. The chicken is then served on a sub roll with lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and tangy mayo. With you choice of side.

$12.95

Brisket Pimento Cheese

Smoked brisket, homemade pimento cheese, and homemade coleslaw on a toasted brioche bun. Served with choice of side.

$15.85

JD's Gyro

Served hot composed of shaved gyro meat. Served with lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber sauce, and Greek feta dressing on pita bread.

$12.50

Parmesan Crusted Chicken Caesar Sandwich

Juicy chicken coated in crispy, golden Parmesan crust, served on a toasted sub roll with crisp romaine, tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing with grated Parmesan cheese. Served with your choice of side.

$12.35

JD's Cuban

Our homemade pressed Cuban sandwich with hot, slow roasted pork marinated in Mojo sauce, topped with Ham, Swiss cheese, pickle, and mustard. Served with a side of your choice.

$13.65

Guacamole Chicken Club

Grilled Cajun chicken, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, bacon, feta cheese, and fresh guacamole on a toasted brioche bun.

$13.25

The French Dip

Certified Angus Beef piled high on a sub roll with provolone cheese and a side of au jus for dipping. Served with one side item

$14.35

Sweet Potato Fries

$3.50

Seasoned Fries

$2.35

Homemade Onion Rings

$3.90

Homemade Coleslaw

$2.95

Naked Baker

Thinly sliced skinless potatoes loaded with butter, cheese, sour cream, and bacon

$3.50

Cheesy Potatoes Au Gratin

Add Bacon .

$3.50

JD's Tater Tots

$3.00

Fruit Cup

$2.90

Cup Of Chili

Chili Cup with Cheese and Onions Bowl: .

$3.50

Steamed Broccoli

$2.90

Crispy Brussels Sprouts

$2.90

Small House, Ceasar Salad, Greek Salad

$3.90

Sides

Kid's Menu

Kids Chicken Fingers

Two breaded chicken fingers served either plain or tossed and comes with a dressing on the side. Comes with your choice of side: Fruit Cup Steamed Veggies French Fries Tater Tots Onion Rings Side Salad

$6.50

Kids Burger Sliders

Two plain sliders with your choice of side: Fruit Cup Steamed Veggies French Fries Tater Tots Onion Rings Side Salad

$6.50

Kids Kraft Mac And Cheese

Kraft Mac and cheese served with a side: Fruit Cup Steamed Veggies French Fries Tater Tots Onion Rings Side Salad

$6.50

Kids Grilled Cheese

White toast with American cheese served with your choice of side: Fruit Cup Steamed Veggies French Fries Tater Tots Onion Rings Side Salad

$6.50

Kids Hot Dog

Plain hot dog served with your choice of side: Fruit Cup Steamed Veggies French Fries Tater Tots Onion Rings Side Salad

$6.50

NY Cheesecake

Drizzles: Raspberry, Strawberry, Caramel, Chocolate

Desserts