Appetizers

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Onion Rings                                                                                                               

Thick sliced & hand battered onion rings served w/our own spicy dipping sauce.   5.29 

  

Mozzarella Cheese Sticks                                                                                         

Fresh piping hot mozzarella stix hand cut, hand battered and deep fried to a golden brown. Served w/marinara.   5.99

 

Chicken Tender Basket                                                                                            

Hand breaded all white meat chicken tenders cooked to crispy perfection and served with honey mustard sauce for dipping.   6.99

 

Cheese Fries                                                                                                               

Heaping mound of hot, crispy fries smothered with melted Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses, sprinkled with bacon and served with ranch dressing for dipping.   6.29

 

Buffalo Wings                                                                                                            

A Judge's tradition! Tender, hot and tasty chicken wings are fried and tossed in Judge’s authentic Hot Buffalo or Honey BBQ sauce. Served with ranch dressing and cool crunchy celery sticks.   6.29

 

Wild Flower                                                                                                               

No need to leave town for a taste of the Outback, this deep fried, battered whole onion is Judge’s version of the famous “Bloomin Onion”. We are the only place in Morganton that serves it!   6.99

 

Jalapeño Bottle Caps

Beer battered, sliced red and green zesty jalapeños deep fried to a golden brown. Served w/popper jam.   4.99

 

Blackened Southwestern Chicken Quesadilla                                                        

Cajun seasoned chicken, onions, peppers and mushrooms blended w/mixed cheeses in a grilled tortilla. Served w/ a side of lettuce, sour cream, and our own salsa.   6.49

 

Original Riverside Sampler                                        

Who says you can’t have it all?! This tasty platter has enough variety for the whole crowd, including rings, wings, stix and fingers. Sampler for two   5.29    Sampler for  four   8.99 

 

Judge’s Brunswick Stew                                                                                          

Judge’s signature homemade soup served in our original cornbread bowl.   3.69

 

Soup of the Day                                                                                                        

Homemade soup made fresh daily and served in our original cornbread bowl.   3.69

The Salads

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7 Pepper Steak Salad                                                                                             

Sirloin strips, specially seasoned and grilled to order, piled high on a bed of fresh mixed salad greens w/tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, bell peppers,  crumbled Bleu Cheese and homestyle croutons.   7.99

 

Hawaiian Grilled Chicken Salad                                                                            

Mildly seasoned and grilled chicken piled high on fresh mixed salad greens w/tomatoes, bell peppers, mixed cheeses, and fresh roasted pineapple.   7.29

 

Chicken Tender Salad                                                                                           

Our freshly fried chicken tenders alongside fresh mixed salad greens w/tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, bell peppers, mixed cheeses, boiled egg, and homestyle croutons.   6.99

 

Chef Salad                                                                                                              

Ham, turkey, bacon, fresh mixed salad greens w/tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, bell peppers mixed cheeses, boiled egg, and homestyle croutons.   6.99

 

Salad with a meal                                                                                                  

Fresh mixed salad greens w/tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, bell peppers, mixed cheeses, and homestyle croutons.   1.99

 

Dressing choices-Ranch, 1000 Island, Bleu Cheese, Honey Mustard, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Fat Free Italian, Fat Free 1000 Island, and Fat Free Ranch.

Just Chicken

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Chicken Fingers                                                                                             

Betcha, didn’t know chickens had fingers—1/2 lb. hand breaded and deep-fried boneless chicken tenderloins. Served w/slaw, corn on the cob, and choice of side.   8.49

 

Spicy Bird—Grilled Cajun Chicken                                                            

Boneless breast of chicken perfectly seasoned and grilled. Served with slaw, corn on the cob, and choice of side.   8.99

 

Half A Bird—Judge’s Famous Smoked Chicken Half                               

Slow-smoked process produces juicy, flavorful pink meat that simply melts in your mouth. A must try! Served w/slaw, corn on the cob, and choice of side.   8.79

 

Honey Chicken                                                                                              

Tender grilled chicken brushed with honey mustard and layered with grilled mushrooms, bacon, and melted cheeses with slaw, corn on the cob, and choice of side.   8.99

 

BBQ’D Chicken                                                                                            

Grilled chicken basted with BBQ sauce, layered with bacon and melted cheeses with slaw, corn on the cob, and choice of side.   8.99

Handcrafted Sandwiches & Burgers

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All sandwiches served with fries and a pickle spear.

 

Judge’s Famous BBQ Sandwich                                                                         

A generous portion of our signature slow cooked BBQ served w/your choice of red or white slaw.   5.29

 

Texas Style Beef Brisket Sandwich                                                                     

Hickory smoked for 12 hours and thin sliced to ensure that this brisket is served at the peak of flavor. Served w/your choice of red or white slaw.   5.69

 

Fried Chicken Tender Sandwich                                                                         

Hand battered and deep fried all white meat chicken tenderloins served fresh with lettuce and tomato.   5.29

Grilled Chicken Sandwich                                                                                   

A juicy, tender chicken breast grilled and seasoned to perfection served on a Kaiser roll with crisp lettuce and ripe tomato.   6.59

 

Boneless Buffalo Sandwich                                                                                  

Our deep fried chicken fingers coated with Judge’s authentic buffalo wing sauce to give this sandwich a little extra zing. Served on a Kaiser roll with sliced tomato and crisp lettuce.   6.29

 

Cajun Chicken Sandwich                                                                                    

Our grilled chicken sandwich perfectly seasoned with Creole’ spices to give this sandwich an authentic “Louisiana” flavor. Served on a Kaiser Roll with lettuce and tomato.   6.59

 

Smoked Chicken Sandwich                                                                                 

Slow smoked & hand pulled, this chicken is fast becoming a Morganton favorite. Served with choice of red or white slaw. Due to the slow smoked process it produces a moist pink meat.   5.49

 

All American Cheeseburger                                                                                             

1/2 lb. Certified Angus beef patty hot off the grill. Topped w/melted cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, and onion.   6.29

                 

Double Barrel Cheeseburger                                                                              

Two1lb.Certified Angus beef patties hot off the grill. Topped w/melted cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, and onion and if that wasn’t enough we top it with a bun and pile on two home-made onion rings.   8.99

 

Mushroom and Swiss Burger

1/2 lb. Certified Angus beef patty hot off the grill. Topped w/mushrooms, crisp lettuce, tomato, and onion.   6.59

 

Bacon Cheddar Burger

1/2 lb. Certified Angus beef patty hot off the grill. Topped w/bacon, crisp lettuce, tomato, and onion.   6.59

Reuben                                                                                                                  

Thinly sliced corned beef piled high and covered w/ fresh grilled sauerkraut and melted Swiss cheese all held together by toasted marble rye slices spread with our special Reuben sauce.   6.29

 

Turkey Reuben                                                                                                     

Thinly sliced turkey covered w/fresh grilled sauerkraut and melted swiss cheese. Served on a toasted marble rye bread with our special Reuben sauce.   6.29

 

Redneck Reuben                                                                                                  

Grilled thick bologna covered w/fresh grilled sauerkraut and melted swiss cheese. Served on toasted marble rye bread with our special Reuben sauce.   6.29

 

Turkey Sandwich                                                                                            

Tender, smoked turkey breast thinly sliced and piled high. Served with crisp lettuce and fresh sliced tomatoes on thick sliced white bread.   5.69

 

Honey Baked Ham Sandwich                                                                        

Sweet honey baked ham sliced and piled high and served with lettuce and fresh sliced tomato on thick sliced white bread.   5.69

 

Chix Bacon Ranch Wrap                                                                

For a flavorful taste, our delicious grilled chicken breast  with bacon, lettuce, cheese, and tomato rolled up together in a special ranch sauce.   6.29

 

BBQ Pork Wrap                                                                                             

Fresh smoked pork BBQ coarsely chopped and wrapped in a flour tortilla with your choice of white or red slaw.   5.79

 

*****Parties of 6 or more may have 18% gratuity added.

Entrées

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Chopped and Topped Sirloin                                                                        

10 oz. Certified Angus chopped sirloin perfectly seasoned and grilled. Covered w/sautéed peppers and onions then smothered in melted cheese. Served w/house salad and choice of side.   8.99

 

South of the Border-Sizzlin’ Fajitas                                                             

Beef, chicken, or pork served on a sizzlin’ platter with onions and peppers. Served w/lettuce, salsa, cheese, sour cream and warm tortilla shells.   9.99

 

Side of Beef –Beef Tips                                                                                                

Choice Aged Sirloin, hand-cut and cooked to order. Topped w/sautéed peppers and onions or sautéed mushrooms. Served w/house salad and choice of side.   10.99

 

Ribs, Ribs, and More Ribs

Slow smoked and glazed to perfection. A full rack of pork ribs, basted with honey BBQ sauce served with corn on the cob, baked beans, slaw, and choice of side.   14.99

Not so hungry? Try the 1/2 rack.   9.99

 

Da’ Big Pig—Judge’s Famous Smoked Pork Platter                                 

Hickory smoked slowly for 14 long hours, this is Carolina BBQ at its best. Served w/slaw, baked beans, corn on the cob, and choice of side.   8.99

 

Texas Beef Brisket                                                                                          

Hickory smoked & slow roasted for 12 hours. We slice it at an angle in special long strips and served w/slaw, corn on the cob, baked beans and choice of side.   8.49

 

The Judge                                                                                                      

Smoked Pork, Texas Beef Brisket & 1/3 rack of our Famous BBQ Ribs. Truly, this is the best of the best. Served w/slaw, baked beans, corn on the cob, and choice of side.   12.99

 

BBQ’D Chicken Breast & 1/3 Rack of Ribs                                                

Two tastes for the BBQ hound in your house. Served w/slaw, baked beans, corn on the cob, and choice of side.   10.99

 

“A Fish out of Water”—Salmon                                                                 

Succulent salmon fillet citrus seasoned and grilled. Served with house salad, seasoned veggies, and choice of side.   12.99

 

Riverside Ribeye                                                                                          

For a one of a kind taste!! Enjoy this 12 oz. perfectly marbled, hand cut specially seasoned ribeye. Served with house salad, seasoned veggies, and choice of side.   14.99

 

Prime Rib                         

Served Only Sunday and Monday Nights starting at 4:00 pm. Enjoy our slow smoked Texas Style Prime Rib hand cut and seared to perfection. Served with house salad, seasoned veggies and choice of side.   9 oz cut   12.99                16 oz cut    16.99

Kiddie Corner

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Only for kiddies 12 & under please.

 

Cheese Sticks & Chicken Rings

Golden fried cheese sticks w/Judge’s original chicken “tender” rings served w/fries and choice of dessert.   3.99

 

Chicken Rings

Golden fried Chicken “tender” rings served w/fries and choice of dessert.   3.99

 

Corndog & Fries

w/choice of dessert.   3.99

 

Grilled Cheese & Fries

w/choice of dessert.   3.99 

 

Crustless PB & J  & Fries

w/choice of dessert.   3.99

 

Dessert Choices

Grapes, applesauce, jello, pudding or cookies

 

Kiddie Drinks

Tea, Soft drinks, Juices, Red Rider (Sierra Mist w/cherry flavoring & cherries), Milk and Chocolate milk.   .79

Buffet Bonanza

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Lunch Buffet   6.99

Weekend Buffet   10.99

Weekend Breakfast Buffet (Coming Soon)  

Kids Buffet: 0-2 yrs.   Free

                      3-4 yrs.   1.95 

                      5-6 yrs.   2.95 

                      7-8 yrs.   3.95 

                      9-11yrs.  4.95 

Judge's Pignics

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 All Pignics come with choice of meat, 2 sides, pups and bread. To Go only. Feeds 3-4 people.

 

Family Meals (To Go Only)

                                                      

#1 Judge’s Famous Pork BBQ                    14.99                      

#2 Judge’s Original Chicken Tenders         15.99                      

#3 Smoked Chicken Quarters                     16.99                      

#4 Honey BBQ Ribs                                   21.99

                      

Choice of Pignic Sides:

 

Baked Beans, White Slaw, Red Slaw, Potato Salad, Garlic Roasted Red Potatoes, French Fries, or Veggie Pasta

 

Individual Homemade Banana Pudding or Cobbler of the Day   1.25

 

Take Home Extras

 

Judge’s Famous BBQ Pork   7.95(lb)

Judge’s Original Chicken Fingers   .80(ea) 

Smoked Chicken Halves    4.50(ea) 

Rack of Ribs   12.99(ea) 

 

Pignic Sides   2.49(pt.)   7.50(1/2gal)   14.99(gal)

Tea or Lemonade   4.50(gal)

Lunch Pail

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From 11:00 am until 3:00 on selected days.   5.99

                          

Monday’s Lunch Special

Sirloin Tips-choice of peppers and onions or mushrooms & choice of side.

 

Tuesday’s Lunch Special

Choice of two: Side salad, cup of soup, or 1/2 a sandwich (sandwich choices: Turkey or Ham Only)

 

Wednesday’s Lunch Special

Any Sandwich or Burger (excluding the Double Barrel) and fries.

 

Thursday’s Lunch Special

Chicken Finger Plate: fried or grilled and comes w/choice of side

Desserts

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N.Y. Cheesecake                                                                                             

New York Style enhanced with a graham cracker crust. Served with your choice of strawberry, chocolate, raspberry, caramel or plain.   4.29

 

Caramel Apple Pastry                                                                                   

Sweet sliced cinnamon apples tossed with butter, caramel and brown sugar baked in a golden pastry shell. Served warm with vanilla ice cream and raspberry sauce.   5.29

 

Strawberry Shortcake                                                                                    

An Old Time favorite. Golden homemade yellow cake drizzled with  fresh strawberries topped with whipped cream and served in a chilled mug.   4.29

 

Chocolate Chocolate Fantasy                                                                       

Layers of  moist dark and light chocolate cake and smooth chocolate filling surrounded by a fantasy filled raspberry sauce.   4.29

 

Homemade Banana Pudding                                                                        

Fresh ripe bananas surrounded by homemade creamy pudding layered with golden vanilla wafers topped with whipped cream . Served in a chilled mug. A dessert “Grandma” would be proud of.   3.99

 

Homemade Cobbler of the Day                                                                    

A Carolina Hit! Southern style homemade cobbler made fresh daily and served in a warm mug with vanilla ice cream on top. Ask server for today’s flavor.   3.99

 

Judge’s Old Fashioned Milkshakes                                                                         

Creamy, smooth shakes-too good to be true-topped with whipped cream. Strawberry, Vanilla, or Chocolate.   3.99

 

Judge’s Fabulous Floats

Take a Pepsi or Cherry Pepsi, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and you have one fabulous float. (Refills on soft drinks only.)   2.99

Sides

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White Slaw
Red Slaw
Onion Rings
Corn on the Cob
Veggie Pasta
Steamed Veggies

  Garlic Roasted Red Potatoes
Baked Potato
Baked Beans
Potato Salad
French Fries
Sweet Potato

Beverages

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Unsweet Tea
Lemonade 
Regular Coffee
Decaf Coffee
Hot Chocolate
Hot Tea

  Diet Pepsi
Diet Mountain Dew
Pepsi  
Mountain Dew 
Cherry Pepsi  
Dr. Pepper

Judge's Mixers

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Judge’s is excited to introduce the return of mixed drinks. What could be better than enjoying a drink made just for you? So sit back, relax, enjoy the view and let us make your evening special. Judge’s carries a variety of liquors, mixers, and cocktails for your enjoyment! Here are a few of our specialties.

 

Greenway Breezer (our house special): made with vodka and Judge’s special mixers. Yes it really is a secret.

 

Judge’s Margarita: our own recipe-made with tequila, sweet and sour mix and a few more little secrets, of course.

 

Midori Sour: For those who like a little kick! Midori & Sweet n Sour joined together.

 

Tequila Sunrise: Enjoy your sunrise while the sun sets on the river.

Beers

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Domestic Beers   2.75
Heineken
Bud
Bud Lite
Miller Lite
Michelob Lite
Coors Lite
Killians Red
Natural Lite

 

Imports   3.50

Corona
Corona Lite
Sierra Nevada

Wines

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House Wines   3.25 Glass 
Merlot
Chardonnay
White Zinfandel
Chardonnay
Cabernet
Pinto Grigio

 

Premium Wines   3.95 Glass  or  14.95 Bottle

 

Fetzer Sundial
Fetzer Eagle Peak Merlot
Fetzer Valley Oaks Cabernet
Beringer White Zinfandel