Carolina Ale House - Wake Forest Menu

4.4
(3,900+ Reviews)
  • Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • Fresh Wings (12)

      Our award-winning fresh, not frozen wings, hand-battered & fried, grilled, or our signature dry rub. Tossed in your favorite sauce, served with carrots and celery.
      $20.29
      Fresh Wings (12)
    • Buffalo Chicken Wrap

      Crispy Buffalo chicken, cheddar & mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomato, creamy ranch, tomato basil wrap.
      $14.09
      Buffalo Chicken Wrap
    • The Varsity Cheeseburger*

      Lettuce, tomato, pickle, American cheese, toasted brioche.
      $13.49
      The Varsity Cheeseburger*
    • Classic Philly Cheesesteak

      Thinly sliced brisket & sirloin, caramelized onions, grilled mushrooms & green peppers, aged provolone, hoagie roll.
      $17.49
      Classic Philly Cheesesteak
    • Bacon Cheese Fries

      Smoked bacon, Cheddar & mozzarella cheese, creamy ranch
      $13.29
      Bacon Cheese Fries
    • Beer-Battered Fries

      Our famous Beer-Battered Fries
      $7.39
      Beer-Battered Fries
    • Boneless Zingers (10)

      Chicken breast tenders, hand-battered & fried or grilled, tossed in your favorite sauce, served with carrots and celery.
      $20.29
      Boneless Zingers (10)
    • Pub Burger*

      Our signature burger, American cheese, smoked bacon, crispy onion strings, Papa Lou's secret sauce, brioche.
      $16.89
      Pub Burger*
    • Artisan 5-Cheese Spinach Dip

      Five cheese blend, spinach, cream cheese, toasted pita, tortilla chips.
      $12.39
      Artisan 5-Cheese Spinach Dip
    • Boneless Zingers (5)

      Chicken breast tenders, hand-battered & fried or grilled, tossed in your favorite sauce, served with carrots and celery.
      $12.39
      Boneless Zingers (5)
    • Fresh Wings (6)

      Our award-winning fresh, not frozen wings, hand-battered & fried or grilled. Tossed in your favorite sauce, served with carrots and celery.
      $12.39
      Fresh Wings (6)
    • Chicken Breast Tenders

      Hand-battered, coleslaw, fries, honey mustard
      $15.19
      Chicken Breast Tenders
  • Starters

    • Artisan 5-Cheese Spinach Dip

      Five cheese blend, spinach, cream cheese, toasted pita, tortilla chips.
      $12.39
      Artisan 5-Cheese Spinach Dip
    • Chicken Quesadilla

      Loaded with CAH slow-braised pulled chicken, loaded with cheddar/mozzarella cheeses. Served with shredded lettuce, pico, guacamole, sour cream, and cilantro lime crema.
      $15.19
      Chicken Quesadilla
    • Steak Quesadilla

      Loaded with sliced sirloin & ribeye, cheddar/mozzarella cheeses. Served with shredded lettuce, pico, guacamole, sour cream, and cilantro lime crema.
      $19.69
      Steak Quesadilla
    • Bacon Cheese Fries

      Smoked bacon, Cheddar & mozzarella cheese, creamy ranch
      $13.29
      Bacon Cheese Fries
    • Beer-Battered Fries

      Our famous Beer-Battered Fries
      $7.39
      Beer-Battered Fries
    • Buffalo Chicken Dip

      Pulled buffalo chicken, cream cheese, and a melted cheddar mozzarella blend with chips & pita
      $12.39
      Buffalo Chicken Dip
    • Shrimp Quesadilla

      Sauteed shrimp, cheddar & mozzarella cheese, grilled onions and peppers, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, cilantro lime crema
      $18.59
      Shrimp Quesadilla
    • Frickles

      Crispy dill pickle chips, creamy ranch.
      $8.99
      Frickles
    • Beer-Battered Cheese Curds

      Fried Wisconsin white cheddar bites, red pepper jam.
      $10.19
      Beer-Battered Cheese Curds
    • Butter Baked Pretzel Sticks

      Double dipping power! Homemade Carolina queso, honey mustard.
      $11.29
      Butter Baked Pretzel Sticks
    • Chili Cheese Fries

      Melted cheddar & mozzarella, homemade chili, sour cream
      $12.39
      Chili Cheese Fries
  • Soups

    • French Onion Soup

      Sherry-braised caramelized onions, beef and chicken stock, aged provolone, Swiss, roasted croutons.
      $7.89
      French Onion Soup
    • Classic Carolina Ale House Chili (Bowl)

      Braised beef & beans, tomato, green & red pepper, jalapeno, smoked bacon.
      $7.89
      Classic Carolina Ale House Chili (Bowl)
  • Salads

    • Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad

      Fresh avocado, roasted corn salad, tomato, hard-boiled egg, crispy smoked bacon, blue cheese crumbles, romaine.
      $16.89
      Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad
    • Caesar Salad

      Romaine, parmesan, housemade Caesar dressing, croutons.
      $8.99
      Caesar Salad
    • Southwest Steak Cobb Salad

      Grilled & sliced center-cut 6 oz. sirloin, roasted corn salad, avocado, pico de gallo, homemade balsamic onions, blue cheese crumbles, fresh romaine
      $22.49
      Southwest Steak Cobb Salad
    • Southern Fried Chicken Salad

      Crispy chicken tenders, grape tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, hard-boiled egg, bacon, cheddar & mozzarella cheese, red onion, mixed greens.
      $14.69
      Southern Fried Chicken Salad
    • House Garden Salad

      Grape tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, red onion, cheddar & mozzarella cheese, croutons, mixed greens
      $8.99
      House Garden Salad
  • Sammies

    • Buffalo Chicken Wrap

      Crispy Buffalo chicken, cheddar & mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomato, creamy ranch, tomato basil wrap.
      $14.09
      Buffalo Chicken Wrap
    • Steak Sandwich

      Grilled sirloin, balsamic onions, roasted peppers, spinach, homemade creamy horseradish, hoagie roll
      $20.29
      Steak Sandwich
    • Club Sandwich

      Roasted ham & turkey, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, bacon, homemade roasted garlic mayo, sourdough bread
      $16.09
      Club Sandwich
    • Grilled Chicken Sandwich

      Grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, pickle, toasted brioche bun
      $14.09
      Grilled Chicken Sandwich
    • Classic Philly Cheesesteak

      Thinly sliced brisket & sirloin, caramelized onions, grilled mushrooms & green peppers, aged provolone, hoagie roll.
      $17.49
      Classic Philly Cheesesteak
    • Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

      Fried chicken breast tossed in Buffalo sauce, lettuce, tomato, pickles, ranch dressing, toasted brioche bun.
      $14.69
      Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
  • Entrées

    • Chicken Breast Tenders

      Hand-battered, coleslaw, fries, honey mustard
      $15.19
      Chicken Breast Tenders
    • Classic Fish & Chips

      Beer-Battered Pacific cod, coleslaw, beer-battered fries, tartar sauce.
      $17.99
      Classic Fish & Chips
    • Cajun Shrimp Pasta

      Blackened shrimp, mushroom, green pepper, tomato, Parmesan, green onion, homemade blackened alfredo sauce, penne pasta
      $19.19
      Cajun Shrimp Pasta
    • Fried Chicken Alfredo

      Fried chicken breast, onion, fresh spinach, diced roma tomatoes, Parmesan, homemade white wine alfredo sauce, penne pasta
      $17.99
      Fried Chicken Alfredo
    • Cilantro Lime Chicken & Shrimp Bowl

      Blackened chicken, seasoned black bean rice pilaf, cilantro lime crema, pico de gallo, green onions, grilled shrimp skewer
      $17.99
      Cilantro Lime Chicken & Shrimp Bowl
    • Grouper Fingers

      Hand-battered grouper with your choice of Lemon Pepper or Old Bay® seasoning, homemade coleslaw, tartar sauce, our famous beer-battered fries
      $16.89
      Grouper Fingers
    • Roasted Salmon*

      Fresh hand-cut Atlantic salmon, rice pilaf, roasted vegetables, Cilantro Lime sauce.
      $21.39
      Roasted Salmon*
    • Crispy Shrimp Platter

      Hand-battered shrimp, homemade coleslaw, beer-battered fries, cocktail sauce
      $17.49
      Crispy Shrimp Platter
  • Steak & Ribs

    • Steak Frites

      Grilled & sliced center-cut 6 oz. sirloin, our famous beer-battered fries, Asian chimichurri sauce, homemade creamy horseradish
      $20.89
      Steak Frites
    • Carolina Baby Back Ribs (Half Rack)

      Tangy Carolina BBQ sauce, homemade coleslaw, our famous beer-battered fries
      $20.29
      Carolina Baby Back Ribs (Half Rack)
    • 28-Day Aged Ribeye*

      12 oz ribeye, grilled mushrooms, garlic steamed broccoli, crispy cajun-battered potatoes s & Texas Pete sour cream drizzle
      $29.89
      28-Day Aged Ribeye*
    • Carolina Baby Back Ribs (Full Rack)

      Carolina BBQ sauce, coleslaw, fries
      $29.29
      Carolina Baby Back Ribs (Full Rack)
  • Burgers

    Try the plant-based Beyond Burger® in place of any patty for an additional upcharge.
    • The Varsity Cheeseburger*

      Lettuce, tomato, pickle, American cheese, toasted brioche.
      $13.49
      The Varsity Cheeseburger*
    • Double Western Smashburger*

      Double stacked burger, cheddar, crispy smoked bacon, crispy onion strings, lettuce tomato, BBQ sauce, toasted potato roll.
      $17.49
      Double Western Smashburger*
    • Pub Burger*

      Our signature burger, American cheese, smoked bacon, crispy onion strings, Papa Lou's secret sauce, brioche.
      $16.89
      Pub Burger*
    • Sourdough Patty Melt*

      Caramelized onion, crispy smoked bacon, cheddar, Papa Lou’s secret sauce, toasted sourdough.
      $15.79
      Sourdough Patty Melt*
  • Tacos

    Served with tortilla chips & salsa
    • THREE Chicken Tacos

      Grilled chicken, fresh avocado, pico de gallo, roasted corn salad, lime-pickled red onion, lettuce, cilantro lime crema.
      $17.99
      THREE Chicken Tacos
    • TWO Chicken Tacos

      Grilled chicken, fresh avocado, pico de gallo, roasted corn salad, lime-pickled red onion, lettuce, cilantro lime crema.
      $15.19
      TWO Chicken Tacos
    • TWO Island Tacos

      Crispy Pacific cod, fresh avocado, pico de gallo, mango salsa, lettuce, cilantro lime crema
      $16.39
      TWO Island Tacos
    • THREE Steak Tacos

      Sliced sirloin & ribeye, fresh avocado, pico de gallo, roasted corn salad, lime-pickled red onion, lettuce, cilantro lime crema.
      $20.89
      THREE Steak Tacos
    • THREE Island Tacos*

      Crispy Pacific cod, fresh avocado, pico de gallo, mango salsa, lettuce, cilantro lime crema
      $19.49
      THREE Island Tacos*
    • TWO Steak Tacos

      Sliced sirloin & ribeye, fresh avocado, pico de gallo, roasted corn salad, lime-pickled red onion, lettuce, cilantro lime crema.
      $17.29
      TWO Steak Tacos
  • Wings & Zingers

    Our Award-Winning Wings are fresh, not frozen. Served with your choice of dressing. Choose your style: Hand-Battered & Fried, Grilled, or our signature Roasted Dry Rub.
    • Fresh Wings (12)

      Our award-winning fresh, not frozen wings, hand-battered & fried, grilled, or our signature dry rub. Tossed in your favorite sauce, served with carrots and celery.
      $20.29
      Fresh Wings (12)
    • Boneless Zingers (10)

      Chicken breast tenders, hand-battered & fried or grilled, tossed in your favorite sauce, served with carrots and celery.
      $20.29
      Boneless Zingers (10)
    • Fresh Wings (6)

      Our award-winning fresh, not frozen wings, hand-battered & fried or grilled. Tossed in your favorite sauce, served with carrots and celery.
      $12.39
      Fresh Wings (6)
    • Boneless Zingers (5)

      Chicken breast tenders, hand-battered & fried or grilled, tossed in your favorite sauce, served with carrots and celery.
      $12.39
      Boneless Zingers (5)
  • Plant-Based

    • Gardein Plant-Based Buffalo Chicken Wrap

      Crispy Buffalo Gardein Ultimate Plant-Based Chicken, cheddar & mozzarella cheese, lettuce, tomato, creamy ranch, tomato basil wrap.
      $16.39
      Gardein Plant-Based Buffalo Chicken Wrap
    • Gardein Plant-Based Chicken Tenders (5)

      Crispy Gardein Ultimate Plant-Based Chicken tenders withyour choice of wing/zinger sauce.
      $12.99
      Gardein Plant-Based Chicken Tenders (5)
    • Gardein Plant-Based Chicken Tenders (10)

      Crispy Gardein Ultimate Plant-Based Chicken tenders withyour choice of wing/zinger sauce.
      $22.49
      Gardein Plant-Based Chicken Tenders (10)
  • Desserts

    • Decadent Chocolate Layer Cake

      Rich, three-layer chocolate cake with chocolate glaze a la mode.
      $9.39
      Decadent Chocolate Layer Cake
    • Macked Out Doughnuts

      Doughnut holes tossed in cinnamon sugar, Ghirardelli chocolate, and caramel drizzle.
      $7.89
      Macked Out Doughnuts
  • Kid's Menu

    (Available til 11pm) We make all our dishes from scratch with fresh ingredients to keep your kids healthy and strong. Comes with Free Kid's Fruit Cup
    • Kids Chicken Tenders (Grilled or Fried)

      (Available til 11pm) Fresh chicken tenders, grilled or hand-battered & fried. Served with choice of dressing.
      $6.79
      Kids Chicken Tenders (Grilled or Fried)
    • Kid's Penne & Meatballs

      (Available til 11pm) Meatball, marinara over penne.
      $6.79
      Kid's Penne & Meatballs
    • Kids Cheese Pizza

      (Available til 11pm) Personal cheese or pepperoni pizza with tomato sauce.
      $6.79
      Kids Cheese Pizza
    • Kids Grilled Cheese Sandwich

      (Available til 11pm) On sourdough with American Cheese.
      $6.79
      Kids Grilled Cheese Sandwich
    • Kids Cheese Quesadilla

      (Available til 11pm) Cheddar & Jack cheese on a flour tortilla.
      $6.79
      Kids Cheese Quesadilla
    • Kids Grilled BBQ Chicken

      (Available til 11pm) Fresh chicken breast with Carolina BBQ sauce.
      $6.79
      Kids Grilled BBQ Chicken
    • Kids Little Cheese Burger

      (Available til 11pm) Classic chargrilled burger with American cheese, lettuce & tomato on toasted brioche bun.
      $6.79
      Kids Little Cheese Burger
    • Kids Award Winning Wings (4)

      (Available til 11pm) Fresh, not frozen, chicken wings, hand-battered & fried. Served with choice of dressing.
      $7.89
      Kids Award Winning Wings (4)
  • To Go Drinks

    Choose from one of our 20 oz ice-cold fountain drinks.
    • Pepsi

      $3.79
      Pepsi
    • Dr. Pepper

      $3.79
      Dr. Pepper
    • Pink Lemonade

      $3.79
    • Starry

      $3.79
    • Diet Pepsi

      $3.79
      Diet Pepsi
    • Mountain Dew

      $3.79
    • Diet Dr. Pepper

      $3.79
      Diet Dr. Pepper

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