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.
Saucy Starters
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.
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.
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.
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! .
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 .
Burger Sliders
Four certified angus beef patties with sautéed onions served on mini burger buns. Add cheese or bacon . each
JD's Italian Meatballs
/ lb. of meatballs topped with our homemade tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, parmesan cheese, and black pepper. Served with garlic bread.
Hand-Breaded Mozzarella
Mozzarella cheese rolled in bread crumbs, served with homemade marinara.
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 .
Quesadilla
Grilled flour tortilla filled with corn, black beans, red onions, tomatoes , and mix cheese, served with sour cream and salsa. Add Grilled Chicken .
Fried Pickles
Hand-breaded dill pickle chips deep fried and served with ranch.
Southwest Egg Rolls
Hand rolled eggrolls stuffed with a mixture of chicken, corn, black beans, peppers, onions, and cheese. Served with chipotle ranch.
Mac N' Cheese Bites
Crispy, Golden nuggets filled with creamy, cheese macaroni. Served with a side of ranch
Bavarian Soft Pretzel
Giant Soft pretzel with salt, served with homemade IPA beer cheese and brewpub mustard.
Pot Stickers
Five sautéed pork filled dumplings. Served with homemade dumpling sauce.
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Crispy Brussel Sprouts that come drizzled with chili aioli sauce
Queso Dip
Our creamy queso cheese with diced jalapenos served with fresh seasoned tortilla chips.
JD's House Chips
Crispy homemade potato chips. Served with a side of queso
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 .
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.
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 .
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.
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 .
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.
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.
Blackened Salmon
Blacken Salmon Filet topped with a lemon aioli sauce. Served on a bed of rice with a side of steamed broccoli.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Brisket Pimento Cheese
Smoked brisket, homemade pimento cheese, and homemade coleslaw on a toasted brioche bun. Served with choice of side.
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.
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.
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.
Guacamole Chicken Club
Grilled Cajun chicken, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, bacon, feta cheese, and fresh guacamole on a toasted brioche bun.
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
Sweet Potato Fries
Seasoned Fries
Homemade Onion Rings
Homemade Coleslaw
Naked Baker
Thinly sliced skinless potatoes loaded with butter, cheese, sour cream, and bacon
Cheesy Potatoes Au Gratin
Add Bacon .
JD's Tater Tots
Fruit Cup
Cup Of Chili
Chili Cup with Cheese and Onions Bowl: .
Steamed Broccoli
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Small House, Ceasar Salad, Greek Salad
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
Kids Burger Sliders
Two plain sliders with your choice of side: Fruit Cup Steamed Veggies French Fries Tater Tots Onion Rings Side Salad
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
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
Kids Hot Dog
Plain hot dog served with your choice of side: Fruit Cup Steamed Veggies French Fries Tater Tots Onion Rings Side Salad
NY Cheesecake
Drizzles: Raspberry, Strawberry, Caramel, Chocolate