Hornets nest – American
A spirited neighborhood hub where the air is thick with the savory scent of simmering chili and velvety cream of crab, welcoming guests into a lively, social atmosphere. The kitchen turns out a playful array of elevated comfort food, from golden cheese twigs and zesty Tex Mex eggrolls to the inventive crunch of Sheila’s sushi nachos, all designed for sharing among friends in a warm, unpretentious setting.
Main Street +13012533707 https://hornetsnestgrille.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, nut-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, mediterranean, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, weight-watchers, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, zone, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the mouth-watering chicken dishes and beautiful presentation, frequently noting the comfortable setting that enhances the dining experience. Reviewers highlight the friendly and helpful service, specifically praising the staff for their thoughtful menu recommendations that leave guests feeling thoroughly satisfied.
Menu
Soups
- Chef's Special Homemade Soup - $5: Ask your server about today's soup choices. Dietary tags: Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cream of Crab - $6: Our own recipe topped with lump crab and Old Bay seasoning. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Starters
- Chili - $7: Sautéed beef, dark red kidney beans, peppers, onions, celery and tomatoes. Topped with cheddar cheese and sour cream. Served with tortilla chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wings - $15: One pound of wings tossed with choice of sauce: Buffalo, Bourbon BBQ, Old Bay, or Sweet & Spicy Chili Sauce. Served with celery and bleu cheese dressing. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Dip - $15: Crab meat, herbed cream cheese, mascarpone and cheddar cheeses, roasted garlic, worcestershire, horseradish and Old Bay. Served with carrots, celery, bread and tortilla chips. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tex Mex Eggrolls - $12: Chicken, pepper jack cheese, corn, black beans, onions and peppers in an egg roll wrapper. Served with avocado ranch dressing. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nest Nachos - $12: Nacho chips topped with queso cheese, cheddar, provolone and pepper jack cheeses, pico de gallo, jalapeños and sour cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sheila's Sushi Nachos - $16: Wonton chips topped with thinly sliced avocado, seared ahi tuna, pickled ginger, and chili sauce. Drizzled with wasabi dressing. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Quesadilla - $12: Flour tortilla stuffed with chicken, cheddar, provolone and pepper jack cheeses, onions and peppers. Served with sour cream and pico de gallo. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Twigs - $11: House-made fried cheese sticks served with marinara or homemade raspberry sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Soft Pretzel - $12: Served with house made queso dip. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pickles - $10: Beer battered pickle chips deep-fried, served with homemade ranch dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fiesta Tots - $11: Deep fried tater tots topped with homemade queso, pico de gallo and sour cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Avocado Cobb - $15: Mixed field greens with egg, bacon, diced chicken, diced tomato, avocado and bleu cheese crumbles. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mango Chicken Salad - $16: Fresh baby spinach, mango, cucumber, carrots, tomato and red onion. Tossed in a cilantro lime vinaigrette. Topped with grilled chicken. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $12: Romaine lettuce, croutons and shredded parmesan all tossed in our own Caesar dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southern Chop Salad - $18: Mixed field greens, steak, corn, black beans and cheddar cheese. Topped with pico de gallo and crispy tortilla strips. Tossed with a cilantro lime vinaigrette dressing. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Chicken Salad - $15: Mixed field greens tossed in ranch dressing with chicken, corn, black beans, and diced tomatoes drizzled with BBQ sauce. Topped with onion straws. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $12: Mixed field greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, cheddar cheese and croutons. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chopped Chef Salad - $15: Mixed field green, ham, turkey, cheddar cheese, tomato and hard boiled egg. Tossed in honey mustard dressing. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- JB's Rice Bowl - $14: Buffalo fried chicken, white rice, black beans and corn. Topped with lettuce, pico de gallo and sour cream. Drizzled with cilantro lime vinaigrette. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jason's Burger Bowl - $15: Mixed greens, tomatoes, onions, pickles and bacon tossed with Thousand Island dressing. Topped with ground beef and house made queso. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers
- Build-a-Burger - $13: Half-pound burger. Lettuce and tomato upon request. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bellison Burger - $16: Half-pound burger, topped with cheddar cheese, applewood smoked bacon, fried egg and herb mayo. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 'Shroomin Swiss Burger - $15: Half-pound burger, topped with mushrooms and Swiss cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Burger - $15.5: Half-pound burger, topped with house made chili and bleu cheese crumbles. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon and Cheddar Burger - $15.5: Half-pound burger, topped with applewood smoked bacon and cheddar cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Double Sting - $16: Two 4oz. burgers, topped with a bourbon glaze, cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, applewood smoked bacon, red onion, lettuce and tomato. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Everything but the Meat Burger - $16: Meatless burger patty with pepper jack cheese, avocado, mango salsa and chipotle mayo. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hornets' Nest Sliders (4) - $13: Four beef sliders with sautéed onions and ketchup. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeno Hive Burger - $15: Half-pound burger patty topped with fried jalapenos, onion straws, pepper jack cheese and chipotle mayo sprinkled with parmesan cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Classic Club - $14: Sliced turkey, sliced ham with cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo. Served on Texas toast. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Damascus Dip - $15: Shaved roast beef dipped in au jus, served on ciabatta bread with caramelized onions and provolone cheese. Served with a side of au jus and horseradish mayo. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Not Your Average Cheesesteak - $16: Tenderloin tips cooked with onions, peppers and button mushrooms. Topped with pepper jack cheese and mayo. Served on ciabatta bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cake Sandwich - $18: Our own special recipe served on a toasted bun with tartar sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp BLT - $16: Marinated grilled shrimp, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce and tomato with herb mayo and thousand island dressing. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon Sandwich - $17: Grilled salmon served with lettuce, tomato and avocado ranch dressing. Served on ciabatta bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Reuben - $15: Sliced corned beef with sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing and Swiss cheese. Served on marble rye. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rachel - $14: Shaved turkey with coleslaw, Thousand Island dressing, and Swiss cheese. Served on marble rye. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Wrap - $14: Lightly fried chicken tossed in buffalo sauce, wrapped in a jalapeno flour tortilla with lettuce and tomato. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Chicken Sandwich - $14: 6 oz. chicken breast grilled or fried. Topped with Swiss cheese and bacon. Served with a side of Hornet sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad Melt - $15: Chef's secret chicken salad recipe, piled on ciabatta with sliced avocado, pepper jack cheese and chipotle mayo. Served with tater tots. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Ham & Cheese - $13: Baked sliced ham, American cheese and cheddar cheese on sourdough bread. Served with a cup of the soup of the day. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich - $13: Breaded eggplant covered in marinara sauce, melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Served on ciabatta bread. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Fish & Chips - $17: Light and flakey cod, beer battered and fried. Served with coleslaw, fresh cut fries and a side of tartar sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Shrimp Dinner - $17: Eight crispy beer battered shrimp fried to a golden brown. Served with fresh cut fries, coleslaw and cocktail sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Filet Entree - $23: Tender salmon fillet seasoned and grilled. Served with mashed potatoes and fresh veggies. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Lettuce Wraps (Chicken) - $14: Butter lettuce, rice noodles, shredded carrots and cucumber salad. Served with a side of peanut dressing and sweet thai chili sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Main Street Madeira - $17: Two sautéed chicken breasts cooked in a madeira wine sauce with fresh mushrooms. Topped with spinach and a mozzarella, fontina cheese blend. Served with mashed potatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Donnie's Orange Chicken - $15: Lightly fried chicken tossed in an orange glaze. Served over white rice with broccoli. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Stinger Dinner - $14: Crispy chicken fingers served with fresh cut fries and coleslaw. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Chicken Alfredo - $15: Blackened chicken, sliced and served over a bed of penne tossed in alfredo sauce. Sprinkled with diced tomatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Stronganoff - $18: Tender chucks of steak, onions, mushrooms and a creamy stroganoff sauce served over penne pasta. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hornet's Nest Chicken Parmesan - $17: Panko breaded and fried, topped with mozzarella cheese and served over angel hair or penne pasta. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Angel Hair Bolognese - $16: Blend of Italian spices, marinara and ground beef, all tossed with angel hair pasta. Served with toasted ciabatta. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Louisiana Chicken Pasta - $15: Panko breaded chicken breast served over penne pasta. Tossed in a creamy creole sauce with andouille sausage, mushrooms, peppers, and onions. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fried Rice - $14: Juicy blend of chicken and rice with green peas, onions, carrots and egg. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Tacos (Fish) - $17: Three soft tacos served in corn tortillas tossed with a spicy slaw drizzled with chipotle mayo. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Piccata - $17: Two 6 oz chicken breasts seared to a golden brown. Topped with capers, mushrooms and Beurre Blanc served over angel hair pasta. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Onion Rings - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fries - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggies - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coleslaw - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mashed Potatoes - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Homemade Peanut butter Pie - $7: Rich and creamy peanut butter filing with a chocolate oreo crust. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Eclair Cake - $7: Graham cracker and vanilla pudding layers piled high. Topped with a chocolate ganache. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Lava Cake - $8: Hot molten chocolate cake served with ice cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Root Beer Float - $6: Root beer topped with vanilla ice cream.
- Milkshakes - $7: Choice of vanilla or chocolate topped with whipped cream.
- Single Scoop Ice Cream - $3.5: Chocolate or Vanilla. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- Mimosa Carafe (Small) - $12
- Mimosa Carafe (Large) - $25
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