Our Menu
(V)= Vegetarian | (GF)= Gluten-free | (V+)= Vegan | (DDD)= Featured On Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins, And Dives. | (S)= Shareable
Appetizers
Improper Nachos (DDD, V, S)
$12.00
Our house salt & vinegar chips are topped with warm house-made pimento cheese & garnished with scallions. | Add Pulled Chicken, Pulled Pork, Smoked Tofu (+$4), or Brisket (+$5)
Pork Rolls (S)
$11.00
Two egg rolls stuffed with smoked pulled pork, house slaw and Monterrey jack cheese. Served with Tong’s Thai sauce and shrimp sauce.
Smoked Chicken Wings (S)
$18.00
10 jumbo chicken wings, Naked or Tossed in your choice of sauce. Served Ranch or Blue cheese, celery and carrots | Sauce Choices: Any Of Our House Bbq Sauces, Teriyaki, Inferno or Buffalo.
Edamame (GF, V+, S)
$8.00
Steamed edamame seasoned with sea salt. Served with a lime wedge.
Twice Baked Jalapenos (GF, S)
$10.00
4 fresh jalapeño halves, stuffed with a chorizo and cream cheese filling, oven-roasted and drizzled with cilantro-lime crema. Garnished with fresh cilantro.
Chicharrones (S)
$9.00
Crispy fried pork skins tossed in our house BBQ seasoning. Served with blue cheese dressing.
Ahi Tuna (GF)
$14.00
Sesame-crusted Ahi tuna seared and served over Asian slaw with wasabi aioli.
Southern Hush Puppies (V, S)
$9.00
Sweet southern hush puppies served with warm honey butter.
Baked Mac & Cheese Skillet (V, S)
$11.00
Creamy macaroni & cheese topped with cheddar and seasoned Panko bread crumbs. Baked to perfection in a cast-iron skillet | Add Pulled Chicken, Pulled Pork, Smoked Tofu (+$4) Or Brisket (+$5)
Sandwiches
Upgrade S&V Chips To A House Side (+$2.50) | To A Gourmet Side For (+$3.50) Sub A Gluten-free Bun For (+$3)
Grilled Pimento Cheese
$10.00
Smoked tomatoes, bacon and pimento cheese between 2 pieces of Texas toast. Served with 1 house side.
BBQ Sandwich
$10.00
Your choice of smoked pulled pork, chicken or tofu, topped with house slaw. Served on a bakery bun with house salt & vinegar chips.
Sliced Brisket Sandwich
$13.00
Our smoked sliced brisket topped with house slaw. Served on a bakery bun with house salt & vinegar chips.
Southern Salmon BLT
$19.00
Grilled salmon, lettuce, smoked tomatoes, bacon & pimento cheese between 2 pieces of Texas toast. Served with 1 house side.
No Pig Sandwich (V)
$14.00
A marinated portobello mushroom cap, grilled & topped with roasted red peppers, pickled onions, smoked tomatoes, mixed greens, goat cheese & a drizzle of pesto. Served on a bakery bun with 1 house side.
Chow Bao Sliders (S, DDD)
$17.00
3 steamed Bao Buns stuffed with pulled pork, pulled chicken, chopped brisket, or smoked tofu. Topped with asian slaw & spicy hoisin sauce. Served with 1 house side.
Burgers
Upgrade S&V Chips To A House Side (+$2.50) To A Gourmet Side For (+$3.50) | Sub A Gluten-free Bun For (+$3) Sub A Beyond Burger Patty (+$3)
*The Basic Burger
$14.00
Angus beef burger patty seasoned with salt & pepper, topped with lettuce, tomato, onions and white American cheese. Served with house salt & vinegar chips.
*Mary B's BBQ Burger
$16.00
Angus beef burger patty seasoned with salt & pepper, topped with Mary B’s BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, jalapeño bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, red onions and jalapeños. Served with house salt & vinegar chips.
*Mac & Cheese Burger
$16.00
Angus beef burger patty seasoned with salt & pepper. Topped with cheddar cheese, bacon and creamy mac & cheese. Served with house salt & vinegar chips.
Entrees
Upgrade any house side to a Gourmet Side for +$1.50 or a Side Salad +$2.00
Improper Plate
$15.00
Your choice of 1 smoked meat and 2 house sides. Garnished with pickled onions and a hush puppy. | Meats: Pork, Chicken, Smoked Tofu, Brisket (+$5), Andouille (+$3)
Improper Platter
$19.00
Your choice of 2 smoked meats and 2 house sides. Garnished with pickled onions and a hush puppy | Meats: Pork, Chicken, Tofu, Brisket (+$5), Andouille (+$3)
Improper Charcuterie (DDD, S)
$32.00
A carnivore's delight! 3oz Pulled pork, 3oz sliced brisket, 6oz andouille sausage & 4 St. Louis style ribs. Served with warm pimento cheese, house chips, house slaw, pickled onions & 2 hush puppies.
Side Plate (S)
$16.00
Your choice of 4 house sides garnished with pickled onions & a hush puppy. Pairs great with the Improper Charcuterie!
St. Louis Style Ribs
$22.00/+
Seasoned with our house dry rub & smoked. Served with 1 house side, pickled onions & a hush puppy. | $20.00 Half Rack, $34.00 Full Rack
Smoked Half Chicken
$16.00
Brined & seasoned with house dry rub, smoked & served with 2 sides, pickled onions & a hush puppy.
Fern Bowl
$14.00
Our creamy mac & cheese is topped with your choice of meat, pickled onions & cilantro. Garnished with house slaw. | Meats: Pork, Chicken, Tofu, Brisket (+$5), Andouille (+$3)
Hickory Wood Fire Grill
Add Apricot Glaze or Cajun Seasoning (+$1)
Grilled Salmon (GF)
$28.00
Fresh salmon seasoned with salt & pepper. Finished with melted herb butter. Served with your choice of 2 house sides.
Cajun Grilled Mahi Mahi (GF)
$28.00
Cajun grilled Mahi-Mahi. Served with melted butter & your choice of 2 house sides.
French Cut Prime Pork Chops
$25.00
10oz pork chop seasoned with salt & pepper, topped with an apricot ginger glaze. Served with your choice of 2 house sides.
Sterling Beef Ribeye Steak (GF)
$39.00
14oz ribeye seasoned with salt & pepper. Finished with melted herb butter. Served with your choice of 2 house sides.
Center Cut Sirloin (GF)
$26.00
8oz center-cut sirloin seasoned with salt & pepper. Finished with melted herb butter. Served with your choice of 2 house sides.
Salads
Ask your server about our vegetarian & vegan options.
BBQ Salad
$14.00
Mixed greens tossed in honey mustard dressing, topped with roasted sweet potatoes, pickled onions, cheddar cheese, shredded carrots & your choice of pulled pork, pulled chicken or smoked tofu. | Sub Brisket (+$5) *Salmon (+$7)
*Ahi Tuna Salad (GF)
$18.00
Romaine lettuce and Napa cabbage tossed in ginger sesame dressing, topped with mint, basil, peanuts, roasted red peppers, shredded carrots, cucumbers and sesame-crusted ahi tuna.
Southwest Chopped Salad
$14.00
Romaine tossed in Green Goddess dressing, topped with black beans, roasted corn, tomatoes, scallions, avocado, cheddar cheese, cilantro & your choice of pulled pork, pulled chicken or smoked tofu. | Sub Brisket (+$5) *Salmon (+$7)
Improper Caesar Salad
$14.00
Romaine lettuce tossed in jalapeño Caesar dressing, topped with black beans, roasted corn, tomatoes, avocado, jalapeños, cojita cheese, tortilla strips & your choice of pulled pork, pulled chicken or smoked tofu. | Sub Brisket (+$5) *Salmon (+$7)
California Chicken Cobb Salad
$14.00
Shredded romaine tossed in honey basil vinaigrette, topped with jalapeño bacon, avocado, tomatoes, black olives, goat cheese crumbles & pulled chicken.
Salmon & Beet Lover's Salad (GF)
$21.00
Hickory grilled salmon served on a bed of arugula tossed in cider dijon vinaigrette, topped with roasted beets, butternut squash, shallots & pumpkin seeds.
House Sides
Collard Greens (V+)
$3.50
Jalapeno Cheese Grits (GF, V)
$3.50
House Slaw (V)
$3.50
Sweet Potato Fries (V)
$3.50
French Fries (V)
$3.50
Gourmet Sides
Spicy Green Beans (V)
$4.50
Asian Slaw (GF)
$4.50
Mac & Cheese (V)
$4.50
Black Eyed Pea Salad (V+, GF)
$4.50
Sweet Potato Casserole (V)
$4.50
Baked Beans
$4.50
Pasta Salad (V)
$4.50
House Salad
$5.00
Spring mix topped with tomatoes, carrots & cucumbers. Served with your choice of salad dressing
Caesar Salad
$5.00
Romaine topped with parmesan & croutons. Served with Caesar dressing
House BBQ Sauces
All of our BBQ Sauces are unique & made from fresh, quality ingredients. Ask your server for each sauces unique flavor profile!
Queen Bee
Sweet, Tomato-based.
Mary B’s
Savory, Ketchup-based. Traditional.
Eastern Vinegar
NC Style, Vinegar-based, peppery.
Jeff’s Mustard (GF)
SC Style, Mustard-based, Tangy.
Tong’s Thai (GF)
Sweet & Spicy, Asian Inspired, Chili.
Spicy Hoison
Chinese plum sauce w/ spicy manzano peppers.
Kid's Menu
Ages 12 and under | Our Kid’s Menu is for little piglets, ages 12 & under. If you’re a kid at heart and would like to order off the Kid’s Menu, there will be a +$4.00 up-charge. Thank You.
Kid's Ribs (GF)
$15.00
4 smoked St. Louis style ribs served with house-made apple sauce and a hush puppy.
Improper Grilled Cheese (V)
$5.00
Cheddar cheese melted between two slices of Texas toast. Served with house salt & vinegar chips and a hush puppy.
Improper Mac & Cheese (V)
$5.00
Our creamy mac & cheese served with a side of our house-made apple sauce & a hush puppy.
Kids Cheeseburger
$7.00
An Angus beef patty with melted cheddar cheese. Served with our house salt & vinegar chips and a hush puppy.
Side Car
$7.00
Your choice of 2 house sides, served with house-made apple sauce and a hush puppy.
Chicken Tenders
$7.00
3 fried chicken tenders, served with our house-made apple sauce and a hush puppy.
Improper Dog
$6.00
Classic pork & beef hot dog dipped & fried in honey, and cornbread batter. Served with our house-made apple sauce & a hush puppy.
Kids BBQ Sandwich
$7.00
Your choice of pulled pork or pulled chicken on a bakery bun. Served with our house salt & vinegar chips & a hush puppy.
Desserts
Cobbler of the Month (S, V)
$11.00
Seasonal fruit filling topped with house-made crust and a scoop of vanilla ice cream | Add an Extra Scoop of Ice Cream +$2.50
Ice Cream Sandwich (S, V)
$10.00
Two scratch-made cookies stuffed with a heaping scoop of ice cream.
Banana Pudding (S, V)
$10.00
Layers of vanilla pudding, vanilla wafers and fresh banana slices. Finished with whipped topping and vanilla wafer crumbles.
Chocolate Cream Pie
$9.00
An Oreo cookie crust with fluffy chocolate filling. Served with whipped topping and chocolate-covered bacon.