Welcome to JD's Tavern, your local Bar & grill in Apex, NC, where great food, cold drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere come together. With a 4.50 rating from 1410 reviews, we’re proud to be a go-to spot for casual dining, friendly service, and memorable nights out.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at JD's Tavern
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
BBQ, Teriyaki, Spicy Asian, Honey Buffalo, Garlic Parmesan, Habanero Heat, Dave's Way (Hot BBQ), Mild Buffalo, Medium Buffalo, Hot Buff
Our FAMOUS grilled wings without the bone, tossed in your favorite sauce and a side of ranch or bleu cheese. 1/2lb.
Fresh North Carolina chicken lightly breaded. Deep fried and tossed in your favorite sauce served with celery and carrots. 5 wings: 7.95 10 wings: 15.75 20 wings: 29.25
Seasoned, slow-roasted, and grilled to fall off the bone perfection. Served with celery and carrots. 5 wings: 7.95 10 wings: 15.75 20 wings: 29.25
Sixteen hand-breaded shrimp tossed in your favorite sauce with ranch or bleu cheese.
Crispy seasoned fries tossed in your choice of hot, medium, or mild buffalo sauce then covered with a three cheese blend and bacon. Served with ranch or bleu cheese dressing.
Fresh hand-breaded chicken tossed in your favorite sauce and a side of ranch or bleu cheese. Hungry for more? Make it a double order! 14.45
Seasoned tortilla chips layered with a three cheese blend, green peppers, jalapenos, tomatoes and onions covered with queso cheese. Served with sour cream and homemade salsa. Add Ground Beef Chili 3.15 Add Grilled Chicken 3.95 Add Ground Beef 3.90 Add Steak 7.95
Four certified angus beef patties with sautéed onions served on mini burger buns. Add cheese or bacon 0.50 each
1/2 lb. of meatballs topped with our homemade tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, parmesan cheese, and black pepper. Served with garlic bread.
Mozzarella cheese rolled in bread crumbs, served with homemade marinara.
Tender, shredded chicken mixed with cream cheese, shredded cheese, and tangy buffalo sauce. Served with a side of crispy tortilla chips, and warm pita bread .
Grilled flour tortilla filled with corn, black beans, red onions, tomatoes , and mix cheese, served with sour cream and salsa. Add Grilled Chicken 3.95
Hand-breaded dill pickle chips deep fried and served with ranch.
Hand rolled eggrolls stuffed with a mixture of chicken, corn, black beans, peppers, onions, and cheese. Served with chipotle ranch.
Crispy, Golden nuggets filled with creamy, cheese macaroni. Served with a side of ranch
Giant Soft pretzel with salt, served with homemade IPA beer cheese and brewpub mustard.
Five sautéed pork filled dumplings. Served with homemade dumpling sauce.
Crispy Brussel Sprouts that come drizzled with chili aioli sauce
Our creamy queso cheese with diced jalapenos served with fresh seasoned tortilla chips.
Crispy homemade potato chips. Served with a side of queso
Romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing and parmesan cheese topped with homemade garlic butter croutons. Add Grilled Chicken 3.95 Add Grilled or Fried Shrimp 4.95
Spring Mix lettuce with mixed cheese, black beans, corn, tomatoes, dice red onions, red peppers, crispy tortilla strips, and blacken chicken. Served with chipotle ranch on the side.
Romaine lettuce with cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, crumbled feta cheese and kalamata olives drizzled with Greek feta dressing. Add Grilled Chicken 3.95 Add Grilled or Fried Shrimp 4.95
Romaine lettuce with cucumbers, tomatoes, mixed cheese, and red onions with our fresh, never frozen buffalo bites tossed in your choice of wing sauce and served with ranch or bleu cheese dressing on the side.
Spring mix with pecans, dried cranberries, apples, strawberries, and goat cheese crumbles drizzled with raspberry walnut vinaigrette. Add Grilled Chicken 3.95 Add Grilled or Fried Shrimp 4.95
Cod fillets deep-fried in our homemade Yuengling beer batter, served on a bed of seasoned fries with lemons, coleslaw, and tartar sauce.
Fresh, never frozen, North Carolina chicken tenders hand-breaded and deep-fried. Served plain or tossed in your favorite wing sauce. With your choice of dipping sauce and one side item.
Blacken Salmon Filet topped with a lemon aioli sauce. Served on a bed of rice with a side of steamed broccoli.
Fresh grilled chicken over a bed of made to order fried rice and sautéed vegetable medley. Served with a side of yum yum and ginger sauce
A Carolina sized bowl with steamed rice, broccoli, sautéed onion, bell peppers and crispy chicken tossed in our house made Asian style sauce. Topped with yum yum sauce.
Each month we are creating a fresh in house made specialty entrée. Ask your server or check specials sheet for details.
Your choice of chicken, brisket, or shrimp cooked with fajita spices and wrapped up in a tortilla with sautéed green peppers, onions, cheese, and shredded lettuce. Served with JD's fresh salsa verde and one side item. Chicken 12.60 Brisket 13.25 Shrimp 12.85
Hand-breaded or grilled chicken fingers tossed in your choice of wing sauce with lettuce, tomato, mixed cheese, and ranch or bleu cheese dressing wrapped up in a tortilla. Served with one side
Crispy fried shrimp tossed in a spicy chili aioli with diced tomatoes and shredded lettuce. Wrapped in a tortilla and served with one side item.
Up to 3 toppings 13.95 Each Additional Topping 0.50 Veggie Burger 12.95 Choose your Bun A freshly baked brioche bun or Add .50 for a gluten free bun! Choose your toppings Cheese: American, Cheddar, Mozzarella, Swiss, Provolone, Feta, and Bleu Sautéed Veggies: Mushrooms or Onions, Pickled Jalapenos, Salsa, Sour Cream, Cajun Spice, Onion Rings, Fried Egg, Cole Slaw, or Bacon
8oz Seasoned Angus Beef patty cooked to your specification with melted American, Swiss cheese, and caramelized onions on fresh baked marbled rye bread. Served with your choice of one side.
Thinly sliced Certified Angus Beef layered with mushrooms, green peppers, onions, and melted queso cheese on a fresh baked sub roll.
Tender grilled chicken marinated in spicy peri peri sauce. The chicken is then served on a sub roll with lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and tangy mayo. With you choice of side.
Tender sliced steak, topped with our homemade chimichurri sauce, served on a toasted sub roll bun with your choice of a side
Served hot composed of shaved gyro meat. Served with lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber sauce, and Greek feta dressing on pita bread.
Juicy chicken coated in crispy, golden Parmesan crust, served on a toasted sub roll with crisp romaine, tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing with grated Parmesan cheese. Served with your choice of side.
Our homemade pressed Cuban sandwich with hot, slow roasted pork marinated in Mojo sauce, topped with Ham, Swiss cheese, pickle, and mustard. Served with a side of your choice.
Grilled Cajun chicken, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, bacon, feta cheese, and fresh guacamole on a toasted brioche bun.
Certified Angus Beef piled high on a sub roll with provolone cheese and a side of au jus for dipping. Served with one side item
Thinly sliced skinless potatoes loaded with butter, cheese, sour cream, and bacon
Add Bacon 0.50
Chili Cup with Cheese and Onions Bowl: 4.50
Two breaded chicken fingers served either plain or tossed and comes with a dressing on the side. Comes with your choice of side: Fruit Cup Steamed Veggies French Fries Tater Tots Onion Rings Side Salad
Two plain sliders with your choice of side: Fruit Cup Steamed Veggies French Fries Tater Tots Onion Rings Side Salad
Kraft Mac and cheese served with a side: Fruit Cup Steamed Veggies French Fries Tater Tots Onion Rings Side Salad
White toast with American cheese served with your choice of side: Fruit Cup Steamed Veggies French Fries Tater Tots Onion Rings Side Salad
Plain hot dog served with your choice of side: Fruit Cup Steamed Veggies French Fries Tater Tots Onion Rings Side Salad
Drizzles: Raspberry, Strawberry, Caramel, Chocolate
Hear from our valued guests
Very welcoming!!!!! The service was excellent, our server was personable, and very helpful with the menu. The overall decor of the restaurant was different but it was also close to Halloween. THE FOOD!!! The food was shockingly and unbelievably delicious and I was blown away with the flavors!! I will be a repeat customer!!!
I went to this restaurant with a few of my close friends, and I have to say that the food was excellent and the girl's kindness was outstanding.She continued to serve the extremely tasty food with a cheerful face and a lot of energy. Would undoubtedly return there in the near future.
I love going here for my lunch break. The staff is always very nice, the food is great and there is never a long wait for your food. I love that because you can actually enjoy your food and not have to rush to get back to work on time.
The food was surprisingly amazing! I got a Hibachi stir fry that was very tasty and not too salty! I dined in with 3 others and everyone enjoyed their food.
Nice restaurant. It was more than I expected. The service was excellent. Our waitress was attentive and helpful in making our choices of appetizers and our drink order. They came pretty quick. The soft pretzel was gigantic and so, so good. Our entrées were so delicious. We ended up ordering a flight of hard ciders. We enjoyed the friendly atmosphere. The food was fantastic and was delicious. Come try it for yourself. I think you'll love it.
Bar food places are a dime a dozen and it is hard to find ones that I want to return to over and over again. JDs has a large bar menu with typical eats as well as some yummy random items (like pasta and hibachi). We go to this place often and get something new each time. The egg rolls, nachos, and Buffalo chicken wrap are some of our favorites. Nothing fancy inside, but a great place for some good food!
We had a great time watching Duke vs UNC game and loved the atmosphere. The service is absolutely the best, despite being so busy. They had raffle prizes to give away too. Everything we ordered, mainly the appetizers were delicious. Big portion sizes to share. We had nachos (huge! but yum), fried pickles (crispy and the best), brussel sprouts, and hibachi chicken. Loved all of it!
Overall Score: 7.4/10 – A solid tavern-style restaurant with generous portions, good food, friendly service, and a clean, casual atmosphere that delivers a satisfying experience. Atmosphere and Service: 7.3/10 – The interior follows a classic tavern setup with high-top tables and a straightforward, no-frills style. Outdoor seating was available and decent. Everything felt clean and well-kept. The server was attentive and personable, providing genuine service rather than just taking orders. Pricing was fair, and portion sizes were more than generous. Nachos: 7.6/10 – A fantastic plate of nachos loaded with queso, seasoned chips, and plenty of beef and chopped jalapeños. Every bite was flavorful and well-balanced. The portion size was enormous—enough to feed a group—so a half-size option would be helpful for smaller parties. The price felt a bit high but was justified by how much food was served. BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger: 7.2/10 – A well-executed burger with a bold, seasoned patty that delivered strong flavor. The bun was standard but held up well, and the burger was surprisingly filling. Served with onion rings that were nicely crisp, this was a great all-around meal.
We are from Fayetteville and came here for a dr appointment and decided to try yall out and the experience was wonderful!! We had Lennae as our server and that girl deserves a raise she knew exactly what we needed as terms to seating with our kids my husbands drink was never empty and the food was amazing!! We left full and happy! When we left she even entertained the idea of letting my oldest show her how fast he runs! 100/10 service from her Food was great!! We got our appetizer free since it was our first time there we got the buffalo dip and it was amazing!!! I tried the Al pastor tacos I would have to give them a 4/10 still had good flavor but the meat was pretty burnt so it was a little hard to eat !!! But overall the service was so good I’d definitely be back to try other things
We love comin' here! The vibe is usually upbeat and inviting. The slow roasted wings are juicy and delicious. The staff are a lively, attentive, and charming bunch. We'll be back again and probably soon after that!
Common questions about JD's Tavern
JD's Tavern is located at 800 W Williams St Ste 100, Apex, NC 27502, United States, Apex, NC, United States.
You can reach JD's Tavern by calling +1 919-629-7285.
JD's Tavern has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 1410 customer reviews.
JD's Tavern features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
JD's Tavern features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Kerbside pickup, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
JD's Tavern features the following highlights: Bar games, Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great wine list, Karaoke, Live music, Live performances, Quiz night, Serves local specialty, Sport.
JD's Tavern features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
JD's Tavern features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Food, Food at bar, Happy-hour drinks, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Wine.
JD's Tavern features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
JD's Tavern features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
JD's Tavern features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Lively, Trending, Trendy.
JD's Tavern features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space.
JD's Tavern features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
JD's Tavern features the following children: Good for kids, Has changing table(s), High chairs, Kids' menu.
JD's Tavern features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Plenty of parking.
JD's Tavern features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
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