From the wood-fired kitchen

The Menu

Wood-fired tavern fare and real Maryland barbecue from the Old Line crew — poured alongside craft cocktails built on Dragon Distillery's own spirits.

Starters

Add-on proteins available

  • The King's BBQ Nachos

    $22.99

    Choice of BBQ meat piled high on house tortilla chips, queso, and scallions; house pico de gallo, house-pickled jalapeños, house guacamole, and sour cream.

  • Dragon Eggs (3)

    $18.99

    Rolled pulled pork with cheddar cheese center, hand-breaded in panko and seasonings, deep fried.

  • BBQ Quesadilla

    $14.99

    Your choice of BBQ meat and cheddar-jack cheese folded in a flour tortilla with BBQ sauce; house pico de gallo, house guacamole, and sour cream on the side.

  • Steak on a Stake

    $16.99

    7oz steak skewer fired over the grill, finished with fresh parsley. House BBQ sauce on the side.

  • Tavern Pretzel Bites

    $14.99

    Warm pretzel bites lightly fried, served with house nacho sauce for dipping.

  • Asian Zing Steak Bites

    $16.99

    Crispy beef tips tossed in sweet-soy glaze, finished with Dragon Sauce, toasted sesame, and scallion.

  • Smoked Chicken Wings

    $14 / 19 / 23

    Smoked and double-fried drums and flats, choice of sauce; ranch or blue cheese. 8, 12, or 16 piece.

Salad

Add-on proteins available

  • Classic Caesar

    $12.99

    Hand-chopped romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, croutons.

  • Tavern Salad

    $14.99

    Hand-chopped romaine, shaved parmesan, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, croutons.

Handhelds

Burgers & sandwiches served with pickle spear and one side

  • Tavern Burger

    $18.99

    8oz beef patty, lettuce, tomato, red onion; choice of American, cheddar, swiss, or blue cheese on a toasted brioche bun.

  • Smoke Burger

    $19.99

    Smoked 8oz beef patty, smoked bacon and onion jam, house pickles, BBQ aioli, American cheese on a toasted brioche bun.

  • The Joustburger

    $29.99

    8oz beef patty sandwiched between two grilled cheese sandwiches, house pickle, slightly spicy dragon sauce, caramelized onion, grilled tomato, field greens. Add pour-over cheese sauce +$4.

  • Chargrilled Cheesesteak

    $19.99

    Shaved ribeye with charcoal-grilled peppers and onions and American cheese on a toasted sub roll.

  • Pulled Pork

    $17.99

    Smoked pork shoulder topped with house coleslaw, house BBQ sauce, and house pickles on a toasted brioche bun.

  • BBQ Chicken

    $17.99

    Pulled chicken thigh grilled over charcoal, topped with house coleslaw, house BBQ sauce, and house pickles on a toasted brioche bun.

  • Smoke House Tacos

    $17.99

    Three flour tortillas piled with your choice of BBQ meat, house coleslaw, and BBQ aioli. (Brisket +$4 per taco.)

Entrées

  • Lantern Master's Stir-Fry

    $23 / 26

    Choice of chicken tenderloin or steak tips. Asian noodles tossed with charred peppers and onions, sesame oil, sweet-soy glaze, and toasted sesame.

  • Chicken Tender Basket

    $18.99

    Hand-breaded and cooked from raw. Pick sauce or rub: salt and vinegar, Mid-Atlantic rub, Asian zing, buffalo sauce, BBQ sauce, dragon sweet and spicy sauce — with fries.

  • Fish and Chips

    $21.99

    Rockfish hand-battered in Dragon Lemon Meringue Moonshine batter and cooked from raw; house coleslaw, house tartar sauce; served with fries.

  • Squire's Steak Frites

    $24.99

    7oz strip steak, tavern fries, house pico de gallo.

  • Beef Brisket available Fri–Sun

    $29.99

    Half pound of sliced slow-smoked brisket, choice of one side, house pickles, house coleslaw, cornbread and butter.

  • Classic BBQ Plate

    $28.99

    Choice of two BBQ meats, house coleslaw, house pickles, choice of one side, cornbread and butter.

Pasta

  • Cajun Cream Pasta

    $23 / 26

    Choice of blackened chicken tenderloin or blackened steak tips. Cajun cream sauce, linguini, shaved parmesan, grilled peppers and onions.

  • BBQ Baked Mac & Cheese

    $21.99

    House cheese sauce, cavatappi, panko, layered with your choice of BBQ meat. Baked until bubbling.

  • Forest Forager's Pasta vg

    $16.99

    White-wine garlic sauce, wild-mushroom sauté, blistered tomatoes, fresh field greens, Parmesan.

Add-On Proteins

  • Pulled Pork BBQ or BBQ Chicken Thigh

    $5.99
  • Chicken Tenderloin, Pork Belly

    $9.99
  • Grilled Steak Skewer

    $13.99
  • Beef Brisket (when available)

    $15.99

Tavern Sides

Tavern Fries · Potato Salad · Coleslaw · Mac & Cheese

Ask about dessert!

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