• Customer Favorites

    Our most frequently ordered and highly rated selections.
    • Mouth Watering Ribs

      Gluten free. Tender baby back dry-rubbed ribs, slow roasted and then smothered in our signature backyard BBQ sauce. We promise you these are some of the best falls off the bone ribs you have ever tasted. Served with two sides.
      $22.00
      Mouth Watering Ribs
    • Beer Battered Wisconsin White Cheddar Cheese Curds

      Real Wisconsin white cheddar Cheese curds fried golden brown. Served with a side of marinara.
      $14.25
      Beer Battered Wisconsin White Cheddar Cheese Curds
    • The Bags Burger

      Topped with cheddar cheese and maple bacon.
      $18.00
      The Bags Burger
    • Famous Fire Pit Wings

      Ten of our original breaded chicken wings tossed in your choice of any of our famous sauces, or dry rub. Served with celery and bleu cheese or ranch dressing.Dry rub options will be listed in parenthesis.
      $18.00
    • The Original Backyard Burger

      With cheese add for an additional charge.Double it and add another 1/2 pound patty for an additional charge.
      $16.75
    • Slow Roasted Pulled Pork

      Gluten free. Tender pork pulled from our very own pig roasts - then simmered in our signature BBQ sauce. Served on a brioche roll and topped with frazzled onions.
      $18.50
    • Backyard BBQ Combo

      Gluten free. Choose any two of the following items: BBQ pulled pork, ribs, salmon, beef brisket, or half Chicken. Served with two sides.
      $33.00
    • Chicken Tenders (3)

      Three chicken tenders with choice of side: tator tots, steamed veggies, smashed potatoes, onion rings, mac n' cheese, French fries, cole slaw, or baked beans.
      $10.00
    • BBQ Beef Brisket

      Gluten free. Dry rubbed, slow-roasted beef brisket, hand-sliced then simmered in our signature BBQ sauce and served on Texas toast. Served with two sides.
      $24.00
    • Homemade 7 Layer Carrot Cake

      Served warm and enough for two.
      $12.50
    • Southwest Egg Rolls

      Everyone's favorite with a backyard twist. Filled with chicken, cheese, spinach, black beans, and corn. Served with guacamole ranch on the side.
      $14.75
    • Momma's Pot Roast

      Our mom's 50-year-old recipe of slow-roasted tender pot roast, simmered in gravy, then baked on a hoagie with provolone cheese.
      $19.00
  • Sandwiches

    Served with fries and pickle.
    • Flat Iron Steak Sandwich

      Gluten free. 8 ounce flat iron steak grilled to the desired temperature. Served on a brioche with lettuce, tomato, and onion.
      $19.75
    • Pepper Jack Brisket Dip

      Gluten free. Hand sliced garlic, onion, and jalapeño dry-rubbed brisket, topped with pepper jack cheese, and then baked on a hoagie. Served with au jus on the side.
      $19.50
      Pepper Jack Brisket Dip
    • The Reuben

      Gluten free. Slow-roasted corned beef piled high on marble rye with thousand island dressing, swiss cheese, and sauerkraut.
      $18.50
    • Momma's Pot Roast

      Our mom's 50-year-old recipe of slow-roasted tender pot roast, simmered in gravy, then baked on a hoagie with provolone cheese.
      $19.00
    • Buffalo Chicken

      A juicy chicken breast breaded and fried golden brown then tossed in our buffalo sauce and served on a brioche roll with lettuce, tomato, onion, and choice of blue cheese or ranch dressing.
      $18.50
    • Blackened Grouper

      Gluten free. A large filet tossed in our homemade blackened seasoning then grilled to perfection and topped with frazzled onions. Served on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, and Cajun mayo.
      $22.00
    • The Volleybird

      Gluten free. Your choice of a chicken sandwich is done one of four ways. Blackened, buffalo, herb-marinated or BBQ. Served on a brioche roll with lettuce, tomato, and onion.
      $18.25
    • Slow Roasted Pulled Pork

      Gluten free. Tender pork pulled from our very own pig roasts - then simmered in our signature BBQ sauce. Served on a brioche roll and topped with frazzled onions.
      $18.50
    • Horseshoe Club

      Gluten free. Triple-decker on white bread with turkey, ham, maple bacon, mayo, lettuce, tomato, and swiss cheese.
      $17.00
  • Burgers

    Served with fries and pickle all of our hand-patted burgers are a full half pound of 100% pure angus beef with our own special seasoning and fire grilled to your liking. Served on a gourmet brioche roll with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle. All burgers are gluten free without a bun, frazzled onion, or onion rings.
    • The Original Backyard Burger

      With cheese add for an additional charge.Double it and add another 1/2 pound patty for an additional charge.
      $16.75
    • The Bags Burger

      Topped with cheddar cheese and maple bacon.
      $18.00
      The Bags Burger
    • El Coyote Burger

      Glazed with our habanero mango sauce and topped with pepper jack, onion rings, and jalapenos.
      $18.25
      El Coyote Burger
    • BBQ Brisket Burger

      An eight oz. burger topped with BBQ beef brisket, bacon, cheddar cheese, and frazzled onions equals 13 oz. Of meat heaven.
      $21.00
    • Blackened Mac & Cheese Burger

      Blackened seasoned burger topped with our homemade mac and Cheese.
      $18.00
    • Turkey Burger

      100% pure ground turkey Grilled to perfection and topped with guacamole.
      $17.00
    • The Ringer

      Topped with Swiss Cheese and sauteed mushrooms.
      $18.00
    • Black & Blue Burger

      Blackened, seasoned burger topped with crumbled blue cheese, sauteed mushrooms, and frazzled onions.
      $18.00
      Black & Blue Burger
  • Backyard Starters

    • Famous Fire Pit Wings

      Ten of our original breaded chicken wings tossed in your choice of any of our famous sauces, or dry rub. Served with celery and bleu cheese or ranch dressing.Dry rub options will be listed in parenthesis.
      $18.00
    • Southwest Egg Rolls

      Everyone's favorite with a backyard twist. Filled with chicken, cheese, spinach, black beans, and corn. Served with guacamole ranch on the side.
      $14.75
    • Beer Battered Wisconsin White Cheddar Cheese Curds

      Real Wisconsin white cheddar Cheese curds fried golden brown. Served with a side of marinara.
      $14.25
      Beer Battered Wisconsin White Cheddar Cheese Curds
    • BLT Dip

      A creamy smoked bacon dip served with warm pita bread and buffalo kettle chips.
      $14.00
    • Burnt End Poutine

      Fries topped with pot roast gravy, queso fresco, green onions, and burnt ends.
      $20.50
    • Beer Battered Onion Rings

      A basket of beer battered onion rings served hot and delicious.
      $12.00
    • Backyard Sampler

      A sampling of a few favorites here at Hawthorne's. Southwest egg rolls, fire pit wings, dutch oven potato skins, and Onion Rings. Sorry, no substitutions.
      $21.00
      Backyard Sampler
    • Woodsman Nacho's

      Gluten free. A huge plate of freshly fried tortilla chips topped with chili, melted cheddar, and pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, and jalapenos. Served with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole on the side.
      $15.75
    • Dutch Oven Potato Skins

      Gluten free. Four baked potato halves with melted cheese, bacon, and green onion. Served with sour cream on the side.
      $14.25
  • Soups & Salads

    • Caesar Salad

      Gluten free. Fresh cut romaine tossed with parmesan cheese, croutons, and our homemade Caesar dressing. Topped with our marinated herb grilled chicken breast and garlic bread wedges.
      $14.00
    • Soup & Salad Combo

      Bowl of tomato artichoke soup or chili and a house salad or side Caesar salad.
      $11.00
    • Tomato Artichoke Bread Soup (Bowl)

      Homemade chicken stock, roasted artichokes, roasted tomatoes, veggies, seasoning, parmesan cheese, and bread make up this masterpiece of a soup.
      $7.00
      Tomato Artichoke Bread Soup (Bowl)
    • Homemade Hawthorne's Chili (Bowl)

      Gluten free. Our award-winning recipe chili topped with cheddar and onion upon request.
      $7.00
    • Fifi's Salad

      Romaine and iceberg lettuce, green apples, cranberries, pecans, and queso fresco alltossed in our house dressing. Served with garlic bread wedges.
      $14.00
    • Blackened Salmon Salad

      Gluten free. Thin slices of wild-caught Grilled salmon served on top of fresh-cut romaine and iceberg lettuce. Topped with shredded cheddar jack, green pepper, tomato, onion, croutons, and garlic bread wedges. Served with guacamole ranch dressing on the side.
      $22.00
    • Southwestern Cobb Salad

      Romaine and iceberg lettuce topped with cajun fried chicken, avocado, pico de gallo, green onion, egg, bacon, green pepper, and shredded cheddar jack cheese. Served in a tortilla bowl with guacamole ranch dressing on the side. This delicious salad can be made into a wrap! If you would like it as a wrap, please choose from one of the sides below for the wrap.
      $18.00
  • Tacos

    3 corn tortillas topped with cabbage, carrots, and pico de gallo. Served with your choice of one side.
    • Fish Tacos

      Pan-fried fresh Grouperwith a cilantro guacamole ranch drizzle.
      $22.00
    • Brisket Tacos

      Gluten free. Beef brisket marinated in jalapeños, garlic, and onions combined with an elite sauce drizzle gives this taco an amazing taste.
      $19.50
    • Blue Moon Pork Tenderloin Tacos

      Pork tenderloin marinated in Blue Moon, Honey, and mango sauce with a cilantro guacamole ranch drizzle.
      $19.50
  • Entrées

    With a choice of soup or dinner salad.
    • Mouth Watering Ribs

      Gluten free. Tender baby back dry-rubbed ribs, slow roasted and then smothered in our signature backyard BBQ sauce. We promise you these are some of the best falls off the bone ribs you have ever tasted. Served with two sides.
      $22.00
      Mouth Watering Ribs
    • Backyard BBQ Combo

      Gluten free. Choose any two of the following items: BBQ pulled pork, ribs, salmon, beef brisket, or half Chicken. Served with two sides.
      $33.00
    • BBQ Beef Brisket

      Gluten free. Dry rubbed, slow-roasted beef brisket, hand-sliced then simmered in our signature BBQ sauce and served on Texas toast. Served with two sides.
      $24.00
    • Half Backyard BBQ Chicken

      Gluten free. Tender, juicy, dry-rubbed half a Chicken straight from the smoker to your plate. Served with two sides.
      $22.00
    • Mac & Cheese BBQ Brisket Dinner

      This meal is big mac and Cheese and BBQ brisket mixed together with a bread crumb topping and a sprinkling of green onions. Served with garlic bread.
      $23.00
    • Backyard Grilled Salmon

      Gluten free. Wild-caught Atlantic salmon fillet Grilled and either glazed in our signature backyard BBQ sauce or brushed with garlic herb butter. Served with two sides.
      $24.00
    • Fried Shrimp Basket

      Eight battered jumbo shrimp, fried till golden brown. Served with cocktail sauce and your choice of two sides.
      $22.00
  • Sides

    • Mac & Cheese

      Creamy, classic macaroni in a rich, velvety cheese sauce.
      $6.00
    • Garlic Bread

      Crisp, buttery toasted bread infused with aromatic garlic and herbs.
      $4.00
    • French Fries

      Crispy, golden-brown potato fries, lightly salted for a classic savory side.
      $5.00
      French Fries
    • Tater Tots

      Crispy golden tots, perfect for dipping. A comforting classic side dish.
      $5.00
    • Smashed Potatoes

      Red and Yukon potatoes, coarsely mashed with butter, cream, and a hint of garlic and herbs.
      $5.00
    • Veggie

      Carrots, Cauliflower, Broccoli
      $5.00
    • Baked Beans

      Savory legumes slowly cooked with a blend of spices, perfect as a side dish.
      $4.00
    • Coleslaw

      Crisp shredded cabbage in a creamy, tangy dressing.
      $4.00
    • Side Onion Rings

      Crispy golden rings of battered onions, the perfect sidekick for any meal.
      $6.00
    • Frazzled Onions

      Thinly sliced onions, fried until crispy and golden, offering a crunchy texture.
      $3.50
  • Extra Sauces

    • Extra Ranch

      Creamy buttermilk ranch, commonly served as a complement to a variety of dishes.
      $0.50
    • Extra BBQ Sauce

      Our extra BBQ sauce is a rich and tangy accompaniment, often used to enhance the flavors of chicken, seafood, or fries.
      $0.50
    • Extra Bleu Cheese

      A side of our classic bleu cheese, offering a tangy and creamy addition to enhance your meal.
      $0.50
    • Extra Sour Cream

      A side of smooth and creamy sour cream, often used to enrich the flavors of various dishes.
      $0.50
  • Kid's Menu

    Served with choice of side.
    • Chicken Tenders (3)

      Three chicken tenders with choice of side: tator tots, steamed veggies, smashed potatoes, onion rings, mac n' cheese, French fries, cole slaw, or baked beans.
      $10.00
    • Emma's Homemade Mac N' Cheese

      Creamy macaroni mixed with a rich cheese sauce. Choose from sides like tator tots, steamed veggies, or french fries among others.
      $9.00
    • Grilled Cheese

      Grilled cheese with choice of side: tator tots, veggies, potatoes, onion rings, mac n' cheese, fries, slaw, or beans.
      $8.50
    • Jr. Backyard Burger

      American cheese is free upon request.
      $10.00
    • Kids Drinks

      Kids drinks choice of Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite.
      $1.50
  • Desserts

    • Homemade 7 Layer Carrot Cake

      Served warm and enough for two.
      $12.50
    • Autumn's Cookie Monster

      Six inches of warm homemade chocolate chip cookie madness. Topped with ice cream, caramel, hot fudge, and whipped cream.
      $10.00
    • Chocolate Molten Lava Cake

      The name says it all.
      $11.00
    • Brown Bag Apple Pie

      Secret homemade recipe of this warm crisp fresh apple pie.
      $11.00
  • Drinks

    • Canned Soda

      Canned soda selection includes Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite.
      $2.00
    • IBC Root Beer

      Refreshing classic root beer with a rich, foamy taste that takes you back.
      $3.50

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