Tavern on 12 Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Tavern on 12, a cozy haven nestled in Frisco, North Carolina. Here, the menu is a delightful journey through flavors, featuring a variety of mouthwatering options. Indulge in the Tuna Salad Sandwich, a classic amalgamation of tender tuna nestled within a brioche roll, or opt for the savory Italian Sub Sandwich, brimming with capicola ham and pepperoni. For those craving a bite-sized delight, Crab Dip served with crispy flatbread chips shines as a crowd favorite.
The brick oven pizzas are a highlight, showcasing a perfectly crispy crust reminiscent of authentic Italian fare. Many reviewers rave about the shrimp and scallops patty, complemented by the stellar Come Back sauce — a recipe bound to have you returning for more. With a cheerful atmosphere and welcoming staff, Tavern on 12 offers an unforgettable dining experience that captures the essence of local charm.
Tavern Greens
Rocket Salad
Arugula with shaved manchego cheese, candied pecans & sliced granny smith apples. Served with a raspberry emulsion
Tavern Caesar Salad
Classic creamy caesar salad
Veggie Bowl
A healthy blend of veggies of the day, seasoned rice and bean medley topped with cashews
House Salad
Classic combination of mixed greens, carrot curls, tomatoes, cucumber slices & red onion
Pimento Mac & Cheese
A cream cheese, cheddar, pimento & jalapeno blend over elbow macaroni baked to golden perfection
Tuna Steak Dinner
Fresh tuna steak grilled to order, topped with a sweet chili-soy glaze and finished with fried leeks, served with your choice of 2 sides
Tavern Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp sauteed in garlic herb butter, tomato & onion, served over a bed of fettuccini
Chef's Steak
Chef's choice cooked to order served with roasted gold potatoes & veggies of the day
Fried Shrimp Platter
A generous portion of golden fried shrimp, veggie of the day & mashed sweet potato
Dinners
From The Grill
Crab Cake Sliders
Our tavern crab cakes topped with shredded lettuce, tomato, come back sauce
Tuna Salad Sandwich
Traditional tuna salad sandwich topped with lettuce & tomato, served on a brioche roll
Tavern Burger
6 oz. angus patty cooked to order, topped with country ham, caramelized onion & aged cheddar cheese. Served on a brioche roll
Chicken Tenders Plate
House breaded chicken tenders with chipotle ranch. Sandwich is served on a brioche roll
Sandwich
House breaded chicken tenders with chipotle ranch. Sandwich is served on a brioche roll
Carolina Bbq Pork Sandwich
Bbq pork topped with carolina slaw
Plate
Bbq pork topped with carolina slaw
Red Brick Cuban
Capicola ham, pulled pork bbq, garlic dill pickle, stone ground mustard & swiss cheese on a sub roll
Shrimp Po' Boy
Carolina fried shrimp topped with sliced tomatoes, shaved lettuce, tossed in come back sauce, served on a sub roll
Tavern Tacos
On a flour tortilla, topped with cheddar jack, house made salsa & lettuce. Served with our bean medley & rice
Alabama Getaway
Tender roast turkey, tomatoes, tomato jam, bacon, alabama white sauce & gouda cheese on a brioche roll
Beyond Burger
Plant based burger, lettuce, tomato, onion on brioche roll
Italian Sub Sandwich
Topped with capicola ham, pepperoni, genoa salami, banana peppers, onion, lettuce, tomato and herb vinaigrette. Available hot from the oven or cold
Butternut Squash Bisque
Featuring a crab raft, green peas & micro greens
Soup Of The Day
Ask your server
Chicharones
Cajun spiced chicharones & green onion served with carolina dipping sauce
Soul Roll
(2) a soul satisfying combo of bbq pulled pork, collard greens & tavern beans all tucked tightly in a spring roll wrapper and served with kansas city bbq sauce for dipping
Trash Can Nachos
Crispy nacho chips piled with tasty pulled hickory pork, stacked with tavern beans, cheddar jack cheese & jalapenos accompanied by house made salsa & sour cream
Oven Roasted Wings
Choose from habanero peach, buffalo style, kansas city bbq, dry magic dust rub, old bay, honey ginger. Served with celery &
Oysters Rockefeller
Local oven roasted oysters dressed with collard greens, virginia country ham & topped with a mouthwatering creamy gouda cheese
Tuna Tatake
Marinated soy ginger tuna, seaweed salad, wasabi & corn tortilla chips
Crab Dip
Our house-made crab dip served with flatbread chips
Tavern Steamers
Steamed shrimp tossed with old bay & served with garlic herb butter
Oven Roasted Oysters On The Half Shell
Tavern Bites
Brick Oven Pizza
Tavern Pie
Topped with sausage, pepperoni, roasted red pepper, mushroom, cheddar & mozzarella cheeses & red sauce
Crab Margarita Pizza
Topped with lump crabmeat, ripe tomatoes & fresh mozzarella with a basil pesto sauce
Three-Pig Pizza
A pesto sauce pizza topped with sausage, bacon, nc barbeque, onion & jalapeno
Build-Your-Own Pizza
(Cheese)topping choose red sauce or pesto and
Gluten Free
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness