Our Menu
(VG) - Vegetarian | (V) - Vegan (GF) - Gluten Free
With collective craft and culinary knowledge and experience from across the region, we strive for continued creativity, aiming to always keep the food as fun as the atmosphere. At Salt Face Mule, we're always serving up plenty of traditional southern dishes that you know and love like The Burger and our Shrimp and Grits, as well as a few items that may be new and completely different. Eat up!
Items with an asterisk contain raw egg yolk or may share a fryer with items that contain shellfish.
Getting Started
House Salad
$6.00/SM
$12.00/LG
(VG) Spring Mix, tomato, cucumber, pickled red onion and cornbread croutons with choice of buttermilk ranch, bleu cheese dressing or spiced apple vinaigrette. Add shrimp +$9. Add chicken +$5. Add brisket +$6.50. Add fried cauliflower +$6 (VG)
*BBQ Caesar Salad
$6.00/SM
$12.00/LG
(VG) Spring mix, tomato, cucumber, parmesan cheese and fried onion straws with BBQ-style Caesar dressing. Add shrimp +$9. Add chicken +$5. Add brisket +$6.50. Add fried cauliflower +$6 (VG)
Fall Salad
$13.00
(VG GF) Spring mix, Granny Smith apples, toasted pecans, fall spice-seasoned sweet potatoes and parmesan cheese, served with a spiced apple vinaigrette. Add shrimp +$9. Add chicken +$5. Add brisket +$6.50. Add fried cauliflower +6 (VG)
*Smoked Brisket Wontons
$15.00
Crispy fried wontons filled with smoked beef brisket, charred jalapeño cheddar cheese and pickled red onions, served with sweet tomato BBQ dipping sauce.
House Nachos
$11.00
(VG) House made BBQ-seasoned tortilla chips topped with smoked gouda cheese sauce, Pico de gallo and scallions. Add smoked beef brisket +$6.5.
*Salt Face Pretzels
$10.00
(VG) A dozen lightly salted bite-sized pretzels served with smoked gouda cheese dip and sweet mustard BBQ sauce.
Fried Pickles
$10.00
(VG) Fried pickle chips served with buttermilk ranch dressing.
Chicken Fried Cauliflower
$12.00
(VG) Served with house made buttermilk ranch or bleu cheese. Try it Buffalo Style with bleu cheese crumbles and scallions +$2.
Smoked Chicken Wings
$15.00
(GF) Tossed in choice of mustard BBQ sauce, sweet tomato BBQ, buffalo sauce, lemon pepper seasoning or dry rub. Served with celery and choice of house made buttermilk ranch or bleu cheese dressing.
Plates And Such
Chicken Tenders Plate
$16.00
Beer-battered Springer Mountain tenders served with choice of BBQ chips or fries and dipping sauce.
Creole Chicken Pasta
$18.00
Springer Mountain grilled chicken with house andouille sausage, cavatappi pasta, corn poblano mix, roasted garlic, onions, tomatoes and Creole seasoning in a smoked gouda cream sauce.
Brisket Mac 'N' Cheese
$18.00
Cavatappi pasta and smoked gouda cheese sauce topped with smoked beef brisket, charred garlic BBQ sauce and scallions.
Meatloaf Plate
$19.00
Sweet tomato-glazed meatloaf served with buttery, creamy garlic mashed potatoes and topped with crispy fried onions.
Creole CornmealTrout
$19.00
Creole crusted Carolina Mountain trout served with pickled red onions and Creole Creamed Corn.
Shrimp & Grits
$19.00
(GF) Sautéed shrimp with house andouille sausage, jalapeño cheddar grits, cherry tomatoes, roasted garlic and scallions in a creamy Creole sauce.
Chicken Pot Pie Soup
$16.00
Roasted Springer Mountain chicken with veggies in a rich, herbaceous cream sauce, served with mini fried biscuits.
Coconut Kale Soup
$13.00
(V) Hominy, kale, potatoes, mushrooms and tomatoes in a coconut ginger red curry broth. Add house cornbread +$1 (VG). Add house sausage and cornbread +$3.
Forager's Grits
$12.00
(V GF) Vegan grits and sauce made with coconut milk, topped with portobello mushrooms, tomatoes, corn poblano mix, onions and roasted garlic, topped with scallions. Add grilled or fried chicken +$5. Add fried cauliflower +$6 (VG).
Handhelds
Handhelds are served with BBQ Chips or Fries.
Upgrade to another side for an additional cost
Gluten-Free bread available + $2.00
*The Burger
$12.00/Single
$15.00/Double
Smash burger with pickles, lettuce, tomato, "way back" sauce and American cheese on a brioche bun. Add sautéed mushrooms +$2. Add bacon +$3.
Buns of Anarchy Burger
$16.00
Double smash burger with charred jalapeño cheddar cheese, cherrywood bacon, crispy onion stack and tomato BBQ sauce on a brioche bun. Add sautéed mushrooms +$2.
The Impossible Burger
$18.00
(VG) Vegan burger patty with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and pickles on a cornbread bun. (Request no cheese to make it vegan). Add sautéed mushrooms +$2.
Steak Hoagie with Au Jus
$16.00
Shaved herb-marinated steak with sautéed peppers, onions, mushrooms and Havarti cheese, served with a side of Au Jus.
Meatloaf Sandwich
$15.00
With charred garlic tomato BBQ sauce, white cheddar and red onions on a cornbread bun.
Fried Chicken Sandwich
$15.00
Springer Mountain chicken, buttermilk jalapeño cheese and pickles on a brioche bun.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
$15.00
Springer Mountain chicken, white cheddar, crispy onion stack, charred garlic tomato BBQ sauce, lettuce and tomato on a cornbread bun.
Shrimp Po' Boy
$16.00
Beer-battered shrimp, lettuce, tomato and remoulade on a hoagie roll.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
$15.00
Grilled or fried Springer Mountain chicken, spring mix, tomato, pickled onions and house buffalo sauce in a flour tortilla, served with choice of buttermilk ranch or bleu cheese dressing. Add bleu cheese crumbles to wrap +$1.
*BBQ Caesar Wrap
$16.00
Grilled or fried Springer Mountain chicken, spring mix, tomato, parmesan cheese, crispy onion straws and BBQ-style Caesar dressing in a flour tortilla.
Snacks And Sides
Fries or Chips
$4.00
(V GF)Tossed in BBQ seasoning.
Mashed Potatoes
$4.50
(VG GF) Buttery and creamy garlic mashed potatoes.
Sweet Potato Crunch
$5.00
(VG) Mashed sweet potatoes topped with cinnamon pecan crunch.
Creole Creamed Corn
$4.50
(VG GF) With parmesan cheese, poblanos, onions and cream.
Sautéed Brussels Sprouts
$4.50
(VG GF) With Granny Smith apples and brown sugar.
Mac 'N' Cheese
$5.00
(VG) Cavatappi with smoked gouda cream sauce.
Desserts
Chef's Choice Dessert
$8.00
(VG) Rotating Chef's special dessert offerings. Ask our staff about current selection.
Bourbon Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake
$9.00
(V) Creamy pumpkin cheesecake topped with bourbon salted caramel sauce and toasted pecans.
Kid's Menu
All kids meals include one fountain drink.
Cheeseburger
$10.00
Chicken Tenders Plate
$10.00
Grilled Cheese (V)
$7.00
Mac 'N' Cheese (V)
$7.00
Served Sundays from 10am-3pm. During this time, both our brunch menu and main menu available.
Menu
Biscuits & Gravy
$15.00
Two buttermilk biscuits topped with house made sausage gravy, served with home fries and eggs any way.
Chicken & Waffles
$15.00
Beer battered fried chicken tenders with a cornbread waffle and house made Nashville hot honey.
Blueberry Waffle
$11.00
Blueberry French toast waffle topped with blueberry compote, powdered sugar and whipped cream.
Veggie Omelet
$14.00
Filled with bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and jalapeño cheese, topped with charred garlic tomato BBQ sauce and served with home fries.
Octavio's Huevos Rancheros
$13.00
Three corn tostadas topped with black beans, chorizo, house made queso fresco, pico de gallo, salsa verde and three fried eggs.
Brunch Burger
$15.00
Two smashed patties with cheddar cheese, bacon and a fried egg on a brioche bun, served with home fries.
Breakfast Bowl
$13.00
Jalapeño cheddar grits with house made andouille, tomatoes, mushrooms, Creole cream sauce and two fried eggs.