Rocky Top Beer BBQ began as a humble roadside smokehouse in Knoxville, Tennessee, founded in 1998 by pitmaster brothers Jake and Matt Lawson — two locals with a passion for slow-smoked meats and craft brews. Progressively, their dedication to perfecting Southern barbecue flavors helped Rocky Top Beer BBQ gain a loyal following across the state. Today, it’s known not just for its signature smoked brisket and pulled pork sandwiches but also for its inventive craft beer pairings that elevate every bite.
The Rocky Top Beer BBQ menu has evolved beautifully, blending traditional smokehouse favorites with modern twists — like beer-battered ribs and hickory ale chicken.
But what most people don’t know is that there’s a secret menu featuring items such as the “Pitmaster’s Stack” and “Bourbon Burnt Ends” for die-hard fans.
Still, after all these years, the original signature smoked brisket plate remains the heart of the restaurant — a timeless favorite that started it all.
Rocky Top Beer BBQ Menu (Full Update Menu 2026)
APPETIZERS
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Price
Toasted Pretzel Bites
Bite sized toasted pretzels served with your choice of 2 sauces: Beer Cheese, Nacho Cheese, Cream Cheese
10.99
Smoked Jalapeno Poppers
6 jalapenos stuffed with cream cheese and cheddar cheese then wrapped in bacon and smoked for a nice finish.
15.99
BBQ Nachos
Tortilla chips topped with smoked baked beans, melted nacho cheese, hickory smoked pulled pork, red onions and jalapenos
15.49
Tex Mex Brisket Nachos
House made tortilla chips topped with our enchilada sauce, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos, hickory smoked brisket and shredded cheese
Corn, Black Beans, Pico de Gallo, shredded cheese and seasoned grilled chicken. Served with our house made chipotle ranch
13.99
Philly Cheesesteak Eggrolls (3)
Smoked Beef Brisket, Onions/Peppers, Swiss cheese rolled up and deep fried. Served with our signature Beer cheese
15.99
Corned Beef Reuben Eggrolls (3)
Smoked ham, smoked turkey, cheddar cheese and Swiss cheese rolled up and deep fried. Topped with powdered sugar and served with Raspberry Chipotle sauce
14.99
Smoked Pulled Pork Wonton Tacos
Deep fried wontons filled with our signature smoked pulled pork mixed with your choice of BBQ and topped with our sweet coleslaw
12.49
Wagon Wheels
Beer battered hand cut thick onion rings. Served with our house made Hawaiian sauce
10.99
BURGERS
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Price
Rocky Top Burger
Our house classic burger seasoned and grilled on a toasted pretzel bun
14.49
Texas Rodeo
Grilled and seasoned burger topped with deep fried onion straws, smoked pulled pork and house made BBQ sauce on a toasted brioche bun
Cajun, Sriracha Candied Bacon, Salt and Vinegar, Buffalo Seasoning, Tennessee Sweet and Smokey, Cherry Chipotle Ale, Buffalo Lemon Pepper
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BBQ HANDHELDS
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Price
Smoked Corned Beef Reuben
Toasted marble rye, 14 hour Smoked Corned Beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and 1000 Island dressing
16.99
Smoke House Tacos
2 flour tortillas, shredded cheese, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, pickled jalapenos and house made chipotle ranch. Served with tortilla chips and sour cream/salsa. Chicken: 15.99 / Beef Brisket: 18.99
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Smoked Beef Brisket Philly Cheesesteak
Slow smoked chopped Beef Brisket, sauteed onions and peppers and your choice of cheese. Cheese: Cheese Whiz (authentic Philly), Swiss Almond, Beer Cheese
18.99
Smoked House Sliders
4 Toasted Brioche buns topped with the meat, cheese and BBQ of your choice. MEAT: Pulled Pork – 14.99 / Beef Brisket – 16.99. CHEESE: Beer Cheese, Shredded Cheddar, Swiss Almond
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SIDES
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Price
Sides
Regular Fries, Waffle Fries, Pit Smoked Baked Beans, Creamy Coleslaw, Smoked Mac n Cheese, Sauteed Broccoli, Buttered Sweet Corn
2.99
Premium Sides
Baked Mac and Cheese, Sweet Potato Fries, Sauteed Asparagus, Jalapeno Mac and Cheese, White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
3.99
Soups
CUP: 4.99, BOWL: 7.99 — Ham and Bean, Chicken Enchilada, Weekly Soup
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Salads
Garden Salad, Caesar Salad
6.99
SALADS
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Price
Southwestern Chicken
Romaine topped with shredded cheese, grilled chicken, corn, black beans, pico de gallo, Rocky Ranch and tortilla strips
Crisp romaine tossed with Caesar dressing, croutons, parmesan cheese and topped with blackened chicken
15.99
SANDWICHES AND WRAPS
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Price
Chicken Philly Sandwich
Grilled or fried chicken, sauteed onions and peppers, and topped with the cheese of your choice. Nacho cheese, Beer Cheese, Swiss Almond Cheese
14.49
Rocky Top Fried Chicken Sandwich
Toasted brioche bun topped with hand breaded fried chicken, lettuce, pickle and our signature Chipotle Ranch. Make it SPICY (we toss the chicken in our secret spicy seasoning)
14.49
Rocky Top Chipotle Ranch Wrap
12″ flour tortilla filled with seasoned grilled chicken tossed in our Chipotle ranch, shredded cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo and crispy tortilla strips
15.99
Southern TBLT Wrap
8 hour house smoked Turkey, house smoked Bacon, shredded lettuce, tomato, shredded cheese and poblano avocado ranch
14.99
ENTREES
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Price
Breaded Chicken Tenders
4 hand breaded jumbo tenders served with 1 side and a choice of sauce
15.99
Battered Cod Fish Tacos
2 flour tortillas, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and lemon tartar sauce. Served with southern coleslaw.
14.99
Pulled Pork Dinner
14-hour smoked pork served with the house made BBQ of your choice
19.99
Beef Brisket
Tender thick sliced brisket served with the BBQ of your choice.
29.99
BBQ Sampler Platter
Sample our most popular smoked meats including St. Louis Ribs, Smoked Wings, Pulled Pork, BBQ Burnt Ends, Beef Brisket, Smoked Andouille Sausage
50.00
Smoke House Mac Skillet
Choose your mac and cheese: HOUSE SMOKED, WHITE CHEDDAR. Choose your meat: PULLED PORK (17.99), BEEF BRISKET (19.99). Choose your BBQ Sauce. Topped with fried onion straws
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Rocky Top Potatoes
Seasoned regular fries topped with smoked pulled pork, coleslaw and the BBQ of your choice
15.99
Candied Pork Belly Dinner
Slow smoked Pork Belly candied and tossed in our Rocky Top BBQ Sauce
19.99
BBQ Smoked Pulled Pork Baked Potato
Jumbo smoked baked potato filled with smoked pulled pork mixed with the house made BBQ sauce of your choice, signature beer cheese and house smoked maple bacon
13.99
Smoked 1/2 Chicken Dinner
Hickory Smoked 1/2 Chicken brushed with the BBQ of your choice and served with 2 sides
17.99
BBQ Burnt Ends
Diced ends of smoked brisket tips mixed with our signature house made BBQ sauce.
29.99
Smoked St. Louis Ribs
Thick cut St. Louis Ribs rubbed with our house special seasoning smoked and grilled to perfection. Served with 2 sides of your choice. Have your ribs tossed in any of our BBQ flavors or Cajun Dry Rub. 5 Bone: 20.00 / 8 Bone: 25.00 / 10 Bone: 30
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BBQ FLAVORS
House Made Rocky Top BBQ, Louisiana Spicy, Memphis Sweet, Carolina Mustard, Honey BBQ (1.00)
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LUNCH MENU
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Price
Hickory Smoked Lunch Combo
Includes your choice of 1 sandwich and 1 side (up charge for premium side)
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SANDWICHES
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Note
Price
Classic Pulled Pork (with coleslaw)
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12.99
Northern Pulled Pork
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12.99
Beef Brisket
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16.99
BBQ Burnt Ends
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16.99
Smoked Turkey
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13.99
SIDES
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Price
Smoked Mac and Cheese
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Pit Smoked Baked Beans
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Creamy Coleslaw
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Buttered Sweet Corn
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Regular Fries
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Waffle Fries
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Sauteed Broccoli
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Ham and Bean Soup
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Chicken Enchilada Soup
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Weekly Soup
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House Salad
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2.99
Caesar Salad
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2.99
Baked Mac and Cheese
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2.99
Sweet Potato Fries
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2.99
White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
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2.99
Jalapeno Mac and Cheese
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2.99
LUNCH BURGER COMBO
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Price
Lunch Burger Combo
Seasoned and Grilled 1/3 Lb Burger Served with Regular Fries/ Substitute side – $2/$2.99 for Premium Side
