Hot Rods 50's Diner Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Hot Rods 50's Diner, a nostalgic American eatery in Alcoa, TN, offering a wide array of dishes and amenities. From the hearty Broccoli Bites to the savory Wet Fries and Beer Battered Onion Rings, their appetizers are a delightful start to any meal. The Chicken Pot Pie Soup and Homemade Chili are comforting options for soup lovers. Salad enthusiasts can choose from a variety of options like the Gorgonzola Salad or Cobb Salad. The standout dishes include The General Forster burger with added bacon and jalapeños, and the Sweet Carolina Fries topped with pulled pork. With a diverse menu catering to vegetarians and meat-lovers alike, Hot Rods 50's Diner ensures a memorable dining experience. Don't miss out on their signature shakes and desserts for a perfect ending to your visit.
Appetizers
Broccoli Bites
Fresh broccoli pieces with a hint of onion combined with sharp cheddar cheese then lightly breaded and fried to order. Served with a side of homemade ranch dressing
Wet Fries
Our hand cut french fries covered with our brown gravy
Beer Battered Onion Rings
Fresh cut onions hand battered with our own Hot Rod's Beer Batter. Served with our special horseradish sauce
Fried Green Beans
Whole green beans lightly breaded and fried to order. Served with a side of homemade ranch dressing
Fried Green Tomatoes
Fresh green tomatoes hand breaded, fried to order. Served with a side of homemade ranch dressing
Chicken Fingers
Fresh cut, lightly breaded and cooked to order. Served with honey mustard or bbq sauce
Chow Down Fries**
Our hand cut french fries covered with our homemade creamed chipped beef. You'll need a fork with these!
Cheese & Bacon Fries**
Your choice of our hand cut ribbon fries or french fries, covered with cheese and bacon then baked to perfection. Served with a side of homemade ranch dressing
Chili Cheese Fries**
Your choice of our hand cut ribbon fries or french fries, smothered with homemade chili topped with cheddar jack cheese. Served with a side of sour cream
Crispy Chicken Livers
A full pound of fresh chicken livers lightly breaded and seasoned then fried to order. Served with hot sauce
Jalapeño Bottle Caps
Thin slices of jalapeño peppers lightly breaded and fried. Served with our own roasted red pepper cream sauce
Battered Mushrooms
Tender whole white button mushrooms, lightly breaded and fried to order. Served with creamy horseradish sauce
Fried Pimento Cheese Balls
Homemade Pimento cheese recipe made with a twist, using swiss cheese instead of sharp cheddar. Lightly breaded and fried to order. Served with roasted red pepper cream sauce.
Hot Rod's Hot Wings**
Traditional chicken wings tossed in one of our sauces, Mild, Medium, Hot, or Flame Thrower Sauce and served with celery & blue cheese
Buffalo Shrimp
Butterfly shrimp lightly breaded & fried. Served the same way as our Hot Rods Hot Wings
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Hoagie slices toasted with provolone & a side of marinara
Fried Cheese Moons
Half moon shaped provolone cheese, hand cut & breaded, lightly fried & served with marinara
Sweet Carolina Fries
Sweet potato fries topped with our pulled pork, Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce, and coleslaw
Fried Pickle Chips
Thinly sliced dill pickles, hand-breaded, and fried to order. Served with ranch dressing
Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Fresh cream, chicken breast, celery, carrots, peas, onions, cream and a pinch of spice, then simmered for hours
Homemade Chili
Ground chuck, green peppers, onions, red kidney beans, tomatoes, eleven herbs & spices simmered for hours. Topped with a pinch of cheddar jack cheese
Creamy Beef & Potato Soup
Fresh cream, chipped beef, potatoes, and spices simmered for hours then topped with a pinch of cheddar jack cheese
Soup & Chili
Salads
House Salad*
Crisp leaf and romaine lettuce topped with tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded carrots, red onions, croutons and cheddar jack cheese
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce and croutons tossed with caesar dressing, topped with shredded parmesan cheese
Gorgonzola Salad*
Crisp leaf and romaine lettuce, topped with tomatoes, celery, cucumbers, red onion, black olives and gorgonzola cheese
Chef Salad
Crisp leaf and romaine lettuce topped with tomatoes, chopped egg, shredded carrots, red onions, cucumbers, diced turkey, ham and provolone cheese
Cranberry Chicken Salad
Crisp leaf and romaine lettuce, with grilled chicken, tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, dried cranberries, candied walnuts and topped with blue cheese crumbles
Cobb Salad
Crisp leaf and romaine lettuce, chopped chicken breast, tomatoes, cheddar jack cheese, diced egg, black olives and chopped crispy bacon
Burger Salad
Pick a burger... and we'll put it on top of crisp leaf & romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, black olives. (Excludes The King Burger & The Chubby Challenge)
Tex-Mex Salad
Crisp leaf and romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar jack cheese, black olives, grilled onions, green peppers, your choice of chicken or steak and served with salsa and sour cream
Chicken Finger Salad
Crisp leaf and romaine lettuce, with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions and cheddar jack cheese. Topped with our lightly breaded chicken fingers
Santa Fe Salad
Crisp leaf and romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, black beans, corn and cheddar jack cheese. Topped with seasoned grilled chicken and served with salsa and sour cream
Caribbean Salad
Crisp leaf and romaine lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, sweet corn, cheddar jack cheese, grilled pineapple and smoked pulled chicken breast
Trio Salad
A scoop of each of our homemade Chicken, Ham & Tuna salads. Served on a bed of Romaine lettuce with tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives and red onions. You can mix and match the salads. Served with saltine crackers
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Served on grilled Texas toast loaded with American cheese
Fried Bologna Sandwich
Another Diner Favorite! Thick sliced bologna fried on our griddle. Served on grilled Texas toast with American cheese
The Classic BLT Sandwich
Piled high with 10 slices of crispy bacon, lettuce & tomato on toasted Texas toast. Served with a side of mayo
Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwich
Homemade Pimento cheese. Served on grilled Texas toast
Hot Tuna Melt Sandwich
Our homemade Skipjack tuna salad covered with swiss cheese served on grilled rye bread
Reuben Club Sandwich
Our own take on the classic Reuben. It's a triple decker piled high with fresh corned beef, swiss, grilled sauerkraut and thousand island. Served on grilled rye bread
Patty Melt
7oz steak burger topped with grilled onions and American cheese. Served on grilled rye bread
Grilled Chicken Sandwich*
A fresh 10oz Marinated chicken breast cooked your way (grilled or blackened). Served on a grilled bun with lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles
Turkey Club Sandwich
The Classic Triple Decker! Toasted white bread with our signature deep fried turkey breast piled high, crispy bacon, lettuce, and tomato. Served with a side of mayo
Ham Club Sandwich
Triple decker toasted white bread with ham piled high, crispy bacon, lettuce, and tomato. Served with a side of mayo
Fried Chicken Sandwich
10oz marinated chicken breast breaded then fried and served on a grilled bun with lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Fresh pork loin cooked for hours and hand pulled. Served on a grilled bun with side of bbq sauce and coleslaw
Fried Fish Sandwich
Beer battered Pacific cod fried and served on a grilled bun with lettuce, tomato, red onions, pickles and a side of tartar sauce
Hot Rod Club Sandwich
Triple decker! Toasted white bread with roast beef, turkey, ham, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato and a side of mayo
Bacon Sloppy Joe
Our own recipe includes Angus beef sautéed with bacon pieces, onions, peppers and spices in a tomato sauce
Pastrami Melt on Rye
Fresh pastrami piled high and grilled with swiss cheese on grilled rye bread. Served with side of spicy mustard
Pastrami Reuben
Fresh pastrami piled high with grilled sauerkraut, topped with swiss cheese on grilled rye bread. Served with side of thousand island
Grilled Ham & Swiss Sandwich
Grilled, sliced ham and swiss cheese grilled on rye bread and served with a side of mayo
Meatloaf Sandwich
A thick slice of homemade meatloaf topped with grilled onions on toasted Texas toast. Served with brown gravy
Hot Open Faced Sandwich (the Diner Favorite)
A large portion of meat! Your choice of Pot Roast, Roast Beef, or Turkey Breast served over Texas toast covered in gravy
Classic Sandwiches
Specialty Sandwiches
Thanksgiving Day Sandwich
Fried turkey breast sliced and served on toasted Texas toast with stuffing & cheddar cheese. Served with a side of homemade cranberry sauce and turkey gravy
The Hog
Hot Rod's signature sandwich. A huge cut of pork tenderloin breaded in our own homemade bread crumb mixture and pan fried to perfection. You won't believe your eyes! Garnished with lettuce, tomato, pickles and onions. Served with a side of mayo
Turkey Reuben
The classic Reuben with a spin! Triple decker piled high with grilled turkey breast, swiss cheese, grilled sauerkraut and thousand island on grilled rye
Hot Pastrami Dip
Fresh pastrami piled high with melted provolone cheese on grilled hoagie bun. Served with a side of beef au jus
Italian Hoagie
Thinly sliced ham, Genoa salami, pepperoni, and provolone cheese on a grilled hoagie bun, with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and mild finger peppers. Served with a side of Italian dressing. Can be served hot or cold
Roast Beef & Cheese Hoagie
Fresh sliced roast beef and cheddar cheese on a grilled hoagie bun with lettuce, tomato, red onions, pickles and served with a side of our horseradish sauce. Can be served hot or cold
Ham & Cheese Hoagie
Fresh sliced ham and swiss cheese on a grilled hoagie bun with lettuce, tomato, red onions, pickles and a side of mayo. Can be served hot or cold
Turkey & Cheese Hoagie
Hot Rod's signature deep fried turkey breast, sliced & piled high with provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles on a grilled hoagie bun, with a side of mayo. Can be served hot or cold
Chicken Philly Hoagie
Grilled chicken breast strips with grilled green peppers, onions, mushrooms & melted provolone on a grilled hoagie bun
Tuna Salad Hoagie
Our homemade tuna salad, lettuce, and tomato served on a grilled hoagie bun. Served with side a of mayo
Cadillac Hoagie
Sliced ham, turkey, roast beef, crispy bacon, provolone cheese, lettuce and tomato on a grilled hoagie bun with side a of mayo. Can be served hot or cold
Steak Philly Hoagie
Fresh thinly sliced steak with grilled green peppers, onions, mushrooms and melted provolone on a grilled hoagie bun
Buffalo Chicken Hoagie
Fried chicken fingers tossed in Mild, Medium, Hot or Flame Thrower sauce. Topped with melted cheddar, lettuce and tomato. Served on a toasted hoagie bun with a side of ranch
Shrimp Po' Boy Hoagie
A grilled hoagie bun piled high with fried shrimp, lettuce and tomato. Served with a side of cajun mayo
Meatball Parmesan Hoagie
Our homemade meatballs covered in marinara sauce and topped with provolone cheese and baked
Eggplant Parmesan Hoagie
Breaded eggplant covered in homemade marinara sauce and topped with provolone cheese and baked
Chicken Parmesan Hoagie
Breaded chicken breast covered in homemade marinara sauce and topped with provolone cheese and baked
French Dip
Hot sliced roast beef, grilled onions and provolone cheese on a grilled hoagie bun. Served with a side of beef au jus
Huge Hoagies
Steak Burgers
The Classic
A traditional steak burger. An old school favorite!
The Cheeseburger
Our classic steak burger with your choice of cheese: Mozzarella, American, Provolone, Swiss, Pepper Jack, Sharp Cheddar
The Dieter's Burger
Our steak burger served with a side of low fat cottage cheese instead of the bun. Still includes one side item
Bacon Cheese Burger
Our steak burger topped with crispy bacon and cheese
Western Cheese Burger
Our steak burger smothered in bbq sauce, topped with golden brown onion ring and sharp cheddar cheese
Hickory Cheese Burger
Our steak burger topped with sharp cheddar cheese and crispy bacon & smothered in Sweet Baby Ray's® bbq sauce
Chili Cheese Burger
Our steak burger topped with our homemade chili and sharp cheddar cheese
Gorgonzola Burger
Our steak burger, blackened with cajun seasoning, then piled high with gorgonzola cheese crumbles
Jalapeño Burger
Our steak burger topped with pepper jack cheese and our fried jalapeño bottle caps
The Gravy Train Burger
Steak burger topped with sautéed mushrooms and onions, smothered in melted provolone cheese and served with a side of brown gravy
Hot Dog Burger
Our steak burger topped with a butterflied grilled Angus beef hot dog and your choice of cheese
Country Fried Burger
Our steak burger topped with a 4 oz country fried steak. Served with a side of white pepper gravy
Pastrami Burger
Steak burger with grilled pastrami and provolone cheese. Served with a side of spicy brown mustard
Cajun Burger
Steak burger, seasoned with cajun spices & topped with pepper jack cheese. Served with a side of Cajun Mayo
Moonshine Burger
A steak burger topped with crispy bacon and pepper jack cheese and covered in our homemade moonshine sauce. Sweet heat with a Tennessee moonshine kick
Pepperoni Burger
Pepperoni slices mixed in our steak burger patty, topped with melted provolone and marinara sauce
"Blue Moon" Burger
Our steak burger topped with our fried cheese moon
Taco Burger
Our steak burger with a hint of cajun seasoning topped with cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato and black olives. Served with a side of sour cream and salsa
Fried Egg Burger
Steak burger topped with bacon & a fried egg (egg is served over easy)
Peanut Butter Burger
Steak burger topped with peanut butter and chopped bacon
The General Forster
In honor of Blount County's late General Fred Forster, we present a mouth-watering steak burger topped with homemade pimento cheese. A Fred Favorite!
Tex-Mex Burger
Our steak burger with a hint of cajun seasoning topped with cheddar cheese and sautéed green peppers and onions. Served with a side of sour cream and salsa
XXX Hot Burger
Steak burger topped with an assortment of VERY HOT peppers and pepper jack cheese. CAUTION! Order at your own risk!
The Beefster Burger
Our steak burger topped with sliced roast beef and melted cheddar cheese. Served with a side of horseradish sauce
Elvis Burger
Our steak burger topped with creamy peanut butter and sliced bananas. A spin on The King's favorite!
Broccoli Burger
Steak burger topped with steamed broccoli and cheddar
Olive Burger
Steak burger topped with black olives and provolone
The Donut Burger
Steak burger topped with sharp cheddar cheese and crispy bacon served between two glazed donuts (in the place of buns)
Carolina Burger
Our steak burger topped with cole slaw and bbq sauce
Mac & Cheese Burger
Our steak burger topped with our homemade mac & cheese
Blue Cheese Burger
Our steak burger topped with blue cheese crumbles
Reuben Burger
Our steak burger piled high with hot corned beef, Swiss cheese, grilled sauerkraut and thousand island dressing
Pizza Burger
Our steak burger topped with our homemade marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese
The Gouda Burger
Our steak burger topped with smoked gouda cheese
Monte Cristo Donut Burger
Our steak burger topped with ham, turkey and Swiss served between two glazed donuts (in the place of buns) and a side of raspberry preserves
The "Joey" Burger
Our steak burger topped with our homemade sloppy joe meat
Kielbasa Burger
Steak burger topped with a sliced kielbasa sausage
Red, White & Blue Burger
Our steak burger topped with red roasted peppers, mozzarella cheese and blue cheese crumbles
Bourbon Burger
Our steak burger topped with our homemade caramelized Jim Beam® Bourbon onions, crispy bacon and sharp cheddar
Teriyaki Burger
Steak burger topped with grilled pineapple & teriyaki sauce
The King
A Double Decker Monster! Your choice of two 7oz patties or two 11oz patties topped with double cheese. Finish this and you'll be a legend just like "The King"
BLT Burger
Our steak burger topped with lettuce, tomato, and crispy bacon and served on Texas toast. Served with a side of mayo
Fried Green Tomato Burger
Our steak burger topped with a fried green tomato
Bologna Burger
Our steak burger topped with grilled bologna and American
Grilled Cheese Burger
A grilled cheese sandwich with a steak burger in the middle
Mushroom & Swiss Burger
Our steak burger topped with loads of sautéed mushrooms and melted Swiss cheese
Onion Burger
Our steak burger loaded with grilled onions and topped with provolone cheese
The Pinwheel Burger
Our steak burger topped with American, provolone, Swiss, and sharp cheddar cheeses arranged in a pinwheel design
The Cowboy Burger
A steak burger topped with provolone, crispy bacon, grilled onions and mushrooms
Guacamole Burger
Our steak burger topped with pepper jack cheese, crispy bacon and guacamole with a hint of cajun seasoning
Pesto Burger
Our steak burger topped with pesto and mozzarella cheese
The Cool Blue Burger
Our steak burger with blue cheese crumbles and cucumber
Pulled Pork Burger
Steak burger topped with pulled pork served with a side of Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ® sauce
Mozzarella
American
Provolone
Swiss
Pepper Jack
Cheddar
Cheese Choices
Chicken Burgers
Chicken Burger*
Our fresh ground 100% chicken breast
Chicken Cheese Burger*
Our chicken burger with your choice of cheese
Chicken Bacon Cheese Burger
Our fresh ground chicken burger topped with crispy bacon and your choice of cheese
Jalapeño Cheddar Chicken Burger
Our chicken burger topped with melted cheddar cheese and sliced jalapeños
Jerk Chicken Burger
Our chicken burger topped with a slice of grilled pineapple. Served with Caribbean Jerk sauce
BBQ Chicken Burger*
Our chicken burger topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, and smothered with tangy bbq sauce
California Chicken Burger*
Our chicken burger topped with cucumbers, fresh guacamole and smoked gouda cheese
Blue Buffalo Chicken Burger*
Our chicken burger covered in spicy buffalo sauce and topped with blue cheese crumbles
Chicken Fajita Chicken Burger*
Our chicken burger topped with sautéed green peppers, onions, and cheddar cheese. Served with salsa & sour cream
Black & Blue Chicken Burger*
Our chicken burger seasoned with blackened spices and topped with blue cheese crumbles
Chicken Caesar Burger*
Our chicken burger topped with Romaine lettuce, caesar dressing and parmesan cheese
Hawaiian Chicken Burger*
Our chicken burger topped with grilled pineapple and teriyaki sauce
Chicken Slaw Burger*
Our chicken burger topped with cole slaw and BBQ sauce
Chicken Pesto Burger*
Our chicken burger topped with pesto and mozzarella cheese
Italian Chicken Burger*
Our chicken burger topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese
Salami Chicken Burger
Our chicken burger topped with grilled Genoa salami, red roasted peppers, black olives and provolone cheese
Black Bean Burger*
Our very own seasoned black bean burger patty
Veggie Burger*
Crafted from scratch veggie burger made with broccoli, homemade hummus, red roasted peppers, carrots and corn is blended with fresh herbs, spices, and a touch of onion
Double Green Burger*
Homemade veggie burger topped with fresh guacamole
Turkey Burger*
Lean, ground Butterball® turkey, lightly seasoned and topped with cheese. (Gluten free requires the purchase of a gluten free bun)
Cranberry Turkey Burger*
Lean, ground Butterball® turkey, lightly seasoned and topped with our homemade cranberry sauce and Gorgonzola cheese. (Gluten free requires the purchase of a gluten free bun)
No Beef Burgers
Pork Burgers
Pork Burger
100% fresh ground pork loin with lettuce, tomato, onion & pickles
Pork Cheese Burger
Our fresh ground pork burger topped with cheddar cheese. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion & pickles
Three Little Pigs Pork Burger
Pork, Ham, Bacon! Our pork burger topped with ham, bacon & cheddar. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion & pickles
Cuban Pork Burger
The Havana Special! Our fresh ground pork burger with grilled pickles, ham and Swiss cheese. Served with spicy mustard
Caribbean Jerk Pork Burger
Our fresh ground pork burger topped with a slice of grilled pineapple. Served with Caribbean Jerk sauce
Steak Burger Sliders
Two mini ground Angus chuck steak burgers with pickle. Served with chopped onions
Cheeseburger Sliders
Two mini ground Angus chuck steak burgers with pickle and your choice of cheese. Served with chopped onions
Sloppy Joe Sliders
Two bacon sloppy joe sliders. Our own recipe includes Angus beef sautéed with bacon pieces, onions, peppers and spices in a rich tomato sauce
Pulled Chicken Sliders
Two pulled chicken sliders served with a side of bbq
Pork Chop Sliders
Two hand-cut, lightly breaded pork chop sliders
Slider Sampler
Sample our favorites! One of each of our Cheeseburger, Pulled Chicken, Sloppy Joe and Pork Chop Sliders
Hot Rods Sliders
Gourmet Hot Dogs
Grilled Hot Dog
Our Angus hot dog butterflied then grilled to perfection
Cheese Dog
Our Angus hot dog topped with your choice of cheese. Mozzarella, American, Provolone, Swiss, Pepper Jack, Cheddar
Sloppy Dog
Our Angus hot dog topped with our sloppy joe meat and cheese
Frito Dog
Our Angus hot dog topped with chili, shredded cheese, and Fritos® corn chips
Chili Cheese Dog Dip (Now That's a Dog)
Our Angus hot dog topped with melted American, served with a cup of our homemade chili for dippin'
Kraut Dog
Our Angus hot dog topped with grilled sauerkraut
Guacamole Dog
Our Angus hot dog topped with fresh guacamole. Served with salsa
Slaw Dog
Our Angus hot dog topped with bbq sauce and cole slaw
Mac Dog
Our Angus hot dog topped with homemade mac & cheese
Beanie Weenie Dog
Our Angus hot dog topped with baked beans. Served with a side of chopped onion
Inferno Dog
Our Angus hot dog topped with pepper jack cheese and XXX peppers. CAUTION! Order at your own risk! VERY HOT!
The "Woody" Dog
Our Angus hot dog stuffed with cheddar and wrapped with six slices of bacon, then deep fried. Since the 1950s, the Woody dominated huge chunks of American car culture. Ironically, it all started with the maker of the WW2 icon, the Jeep
Polish Sausage Dog
Our Polish sausage dog cooked to perfection
Polish Kraut Dog
Our Polish sausage dog topped with grilled sauerkraut
Polish Pepper Dog
Our Polish dog topped with grilled onions & green peppers
Polish Sausage Dogs
Blue Plate Specials
Steak & Gravy
Hand pattied 7oz chopped steak covered in a rich brown gravy. Served with candied carrots, mashed potatoes
Country Fried Chicken
Chicken breast floured, breaded & fried, topped with pepper gravy. Served with candied carrots & mashed potatoes
Chicken and Rice Casserole
Pieces of chicken breast, carrots, peas, celery, onions & rice, covered with cheese then baked to perfection
Liver & Onions
Select beef liver sliced, floured & fried with sautéed onions & brown gravy. Served with candied carrots, mashed potatoes
Spaghetti Casserole
Spaghetti tossed in marinara sauce covered with provolone cheese & sliced meatballs, then baked to perfection
Fish & Chips
6oz of Pacific cod, beer battered then fried to perfection. Served with our hand cut fries, cole slaw & tartar sauce
Creamed Chipped Beef (S.O.S)
Our own homemade recipe of creamed chipped beef over Texas toast served with one side item. A traditional meal that was served in all branches of the US Forces during WWII and was thus considered a symbol of the military experience. AFTER 4PM ADD $2 In Honor of our Military, all veterans and active-duty military personnel can receive our Creamed Chipped Beef S.O.S. FREE of charge with military ID on Memorial Day and Veterans Day (DINE IN ONLY). Thank you for your service
U.S. Military Chow
Entrées
Lemon Chicken*
A fresh 10oz marinated chicken breast seared with lemon pepper seasonings served over homemade rice pilaf
Salisbury Steak
Hand pattied 11oz chopped steak, pan seared with sautéed mushrooms, onions and smothered in a rich brown gravy
Fried Chicken Livers
Fresh chicken livers hand breaded to order, garnished with lemon
Country Fried Steak
Done in the traditional way, covered in a white peppered gravy
Pan Fried Pork Chops
4 hand cut, fresh, boneless pork medallions, hand breaded and lightly pan fried to golden brown perfection
Chicken Finger Platter
Generous portion of hand-cut fried chicken fingers made to order. Served with a side of honey mustard, ranch or bbq sauce
Bourbon Onion Steak
Hand pattied 11oz Angus chopped steak, pan seared and topped with our homemade caramelized Jim Beam® Bourbon onions
Chicken Wings Platter
8 Buffalo style chicken wings tossed in one of our sauces, Mild, Medium, Hot, or Flame Thrower Sauce
Fish & Shrimp Platter
6oz of Pacific cod beer battered then fried and a good size portion of lightly breaded shrimp. Served with a side of tartar sauce
Pulled Pork Platter
100% fresh pork loin cooked for hours then hand pulled. Served with a side of bbq
Deep Fried Turkey Dinner
Hot Rod's signature dish. Sliced deep-fried turkey breast, served with dressing, gravy, and homemade cranberry sauce
Fried Shrimp Dinner
Huge portion of lightly breaded shrimp, served with cocktail sauce
Chicken Cordon Bleu
A fresh10oz marinated, grilled chicken breast, topped with grilled ham and Swiss cheese with a creamy peppered gravy
Grilled Virginia Ham
Thick slices of juicy ham, sliced daily and grilled to order then topped with 2 slices of grilled pineapple
Pot Roast Dinner
Lean Pot Roast seared and slow cooked for 6 hours with carrots, red potatoes, celery and onions. Covered with brown gravy
Meatloaf Dinner
Our own homemade meatloaf, ground chuck with peppers and onions with your choice of zesty ketchup glaze or brown gravy
Bacon Crusted Mac N' Cheese Casserole
Our delicious, homemade four cheese macaroni topped with cheese & crispy bacon crumbles, then baked to perfection
Shepherds Pie
Seasoned fresh ground chuck sautéed with onions, carrots, peas and mushrooms topped with mashed potatoes and cheddar cheese then baked golden brown
Tater Tot Casserole
Seasoned fresh ground chuck with onions and mushrooms topped with tater tots, cheddar cheese and then baked
Chicken Pot Pie
Our homemade pot pie is cooked to order. Shredded chicken breast, carrots, celery, peas, with a touch of pearl onions, smothered in a real cream sauce and then baked to perfection
Frito Pie Casserole
Frito corn chips covered with homemade chili and cheese then baked. Served with sour cream, lettuce & tomato
Chili Mac Casserole
Our own homemade macaroni covered with chili topped with cheese and baked. Served with a side of sour cream
Tuna Mac Casserole
Our own homemade recipe with Skipjack tuna and macaroni pasta covered with crumbled RITZ® crackers, then baked
Beefy King Casserole**
Our own homemade recipe chipped beef, mushrooms, carrots, peas, onions, smothered in a real cream sauce & topped with tater tots, cheese, then baked to perfection
Casseroles
Italian Corner
Spaghetti
A heaping plate covered in homemade marinara sauce
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Our spaghetti topped with three homemade meatballs
Stuffed Shells
Jumbo shell pasta stuffed with a blend of three cheeses baked with marinara sauce and covered with provolone
Eggplant Parmesan
Lightly breaded and fried eggplant baked in marinara, covered with cheese and served with a side of spaghetti
Chicken Parmesan
Lightly breaded and fried chicken breast baked in marinara, covered with cheese and served with a side of spaghetti
Fried Banana Split (Enough to Share)
A classic 50's dessert with a twist. A banana dipped in our cake batter then fried, with vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream. Topped with hot fudge, pineapple and strawberry topping, chopped nuts, whipped cream and cherries on top!
Old Fashioned Banana Split (Banana Not Fried)
Fried Swiss Cake Rolls
Little Debbie® Swiss Cake Rolls dipped in our cake batter and fried to order. Served with vanilla ice cream, drizzled with fudge and topped with real whipped cream
Fried Oatmeal Creme Pie Sundae
A Little Debbie® Oatmeal Creme Pie dipped in our own cake batter then fried. Served with a vanilla ice cream and drizzled with hot caramel and topped with whip cream & cherry
Waffle Cone Sundae
A waffle cone with two scoops of your favorite flavor of ice cream topped with hot fudge, chopped nuts, real whipped cream and don't forget a cherry top!
Hot Fudge Brownie
An incredibly delicious, moist, and rich Ghirardelli brownie. Topped with vanilla ice cream, drizzled with fudge, and real whipped cream. Made fresh daily!
Fried Oreo Sundae
Oreo cookies dipped in our own cake batter then fried to order. Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, hot fudge & topped with real whipped cream and crushed Oreo Cookies
Fried Twinkie Sundae
The fair is in town at Hot Rods! A fried Twinkie dipped in our own cake batter and fried to order. Served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, topped with real whipped cream and drizzled with raspberry sauce
Fried Moon Pie Sundae
A chocolate Moon Pie dipped in our cake batter and fried to order. Topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzled with raspberry syrup and topped with real whipped cream
Fried Honey Bun Sundae
A Honey Bun dipped in our cake batter to order. Topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzled with warm caramel syrup and topped with real whipped cream
Hot Fudge Sundae
One or two scoops of your favorite flavor ice cream with hot fudge, chopped nuts, real whipped cream and a cherry
Desserts
Ice Cream
Ice Cream
Base Flavors: Vanilla, Chocolate & Strawberry. Visit our Malt Shop for an assortment of 12 flavors! Ice Cream Toppings ($0.59 each): Hot Fudge, Rainbow Sprinkles, Hot Caramel, Whipped Cream, Crumbled Oreo, Strawberry Topping, Chopped Nuts, Pineapple Topping, Chocolate Sprinkles, Butterscotch Topping, Peanut Butter Cup Pieces, Banana Slices (4), Cookie Dough Pieces, Cherries (4)
Boston Shake
In the early 1950's, a couple of college students from Cornell University and some of their Frat buddies came up with the Boston Shake. A real thick milkshake (any flavor you wish) topped with a single scoop hot fudge sundae: vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, chopped nuts, real whipped cream and a cherry
Boston Shake
Milk Shakes
Vanilla
Chocolate
Pineapple
Coffee
Mint Chocolate Chip
Strawberry Banana
Key Lime Pie
Creamsicle
Red Velvet
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Butter Pecan
Oreo
Peanut Butter Cup
Banana
Cake Batter
Cookie Dough
S'mores
Coconut Cream Pie
Pumpkin
Butterscotch
Peanut Butter Banana
Chocolate Mocha
Vanilla, Chocolate or Strawberry Malt
To-Go Milk Shakes & Malts
Old-Fashioned Malts
Fruit Smoothies
Strawberry Sensation*
Strawberry Banana Cabana*
Banana Blast*
Mango Tropics*
Mango, Banana, Pineapple
Very Berry*
Raspberry, Strawberry, Blackberry, Blueberry
Piña Colada*
Pineapple, Coconut, Banana
Tater Tots**
Ribbon Fries**
Steamed Broccoli*
Rice Pilaf
Cup of Soup
Creamy Cheese Grits
Sliced Tomatoes*
Candied Carrots
Sweet Kernel Corn
Ceasar Salad
Cup of Chili
Baked Beans
Cole Slaw
French Fries**
Fried Okra
Sweet Potato Fries**
Cottage Cheese*
Onion Rings
Macaroni and Cheese
Chunky Apple Sauce
Mashed Potatoes
Side Spaghetti
Stuffing
Side Items
The Kids Menu
Chicken Tenders
Fried Shrimp
Hot Dog
Chicken Wings (4)**
Hamburger
Grilled Cheese
PB&J Sandwich
Mac & Cheese
Cheeseburger
Kids Fountain
Kids Juice or Milk
Kids Sundae
Kids Milkshake
(2) Bacon Slices
Extra Cheese
American, Mozzarella, Provolone, Swiss, Cheddar, or Pepper Jack
Gouda, Gorgonzola or Blue Cheese
Homemade Pimento Cheese
Red Roasted Peppers
Sautéed Mushrooms, Onions, or Green Peppers
Pesto Sauce
Extra Salad Dressing
Extra Gravy, Marinara or Cranberry Sauce
Fried Jalepeño Bottle Caps
(2) Fried Green Tomato
Sliced Jalepeños
Fresh Guacamole
1 Fried Egg
Caramelized Jim Beam Bourbon Onions
Tennessee Moonshine Sauce
(2) Pineapple Slices
Add-Ons
The Chubby Challenge
The Chubby Challenge
Iced Tea
Sweet and Unsweet
Fresh Brewed Coffee
Regular or Decaf. Premium Dark Roast 100% Arabica Coffee
Hot Chocolate or Hot Tea
100% Apple or Cranberry Juice
Milk or Chocolate Milk
Ice Cream Floats
Rootbeer, Dr. Pepper or Coke