Nickel's Pit BBQ Watkins Glen Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Nickel's Pit BBQ Watkins Glen, a vibrant eatery nestled in the heart of Watkins Glen, NY. This BBQ haven boasts a menu that celebrates smoked perfection. Guests rave about the brisket, which is juicy and tender, often highlighted alongside the pulled pork and pork belly appetizers that are out of this world.
- The wings and onion rings come highly recommended, with many diners unable to stop thinking about those crispy onion rings!
- Don't miss out on the jalapeno mac and cheese, a standout side that pairs perfectly with any main.
- With a lively atmosphere featuring live music, ample seating, and a friendly staff, Nickel's Pit is an inviting stop for locals and travelers alike.
Whether you're here for a quick bite or a hearty meal, Nickel's Pit BBQ promises a delightful culinary experience that you won’t soon forget.
Apps & Snacks
Smoked Wings
Simply the world's best chicken wing. Split sauces or rubs by 10s.
Pulled Pork Nachos
House-fried tortilla chips topped with our classic pulled pork, jalapeno peppadew cheese sauce, pico de gallo, dry rub sour cream, jalapenos, and our original hot sauce.
Loaded Tots
Crispy tots with melted local cheddar, bacon, green onion, dry rub sour cream, and ranch. Like a loaded potato.
Brisket
Pulled Pork
Mac Attack
Ggg
Carolina
Specialty Of The Day
Taco Combo
Choose any three tacos and one side. Comes with corn bread.
Tacos
Sandwiches, Etc
Classic Pulled Pork
Tender, slow-smoked pork shoulder from lowery farms in savona, ny. Served on a fresh baked roll. Unsauced.
Carolina Pulled Pork
Slow smoked pulled pork, house sweet 'n' creamy slaw, carolina sauce.
Mac Attack
Slow smoked pulled pork, jalapeno peppadew mac & cheese, og hot sauce drizzle.
Classic Brisket
Upstate bbq style slow-smoked brisket, sliced to order. No sauce. No veggies. No bs.
Ggg (Triple Garlic)
Our delicious tender brisket topped with southern style spicy greens, roasted garlic aioli, and garlic parm rub.
Chopped Brisket
Smoked and chopped brisket simmered in our red eye coffee-infused bbq sauce, house dill pickle, super thin onion.
Southwest Pork Salad
Fresh greens, pulled pork, roasted corn, black beans, pico de gallo, green onion, jalapenos, dry rub sour cream, and a couple chips for crunch factor.
Pulled Pork Combo
(1/3 pound)
Brisket Combo
(1/3 pound)
(Pulled Pork & Brisket)
Choose 2
Wing Combo
Combos
Sides
Fries
Tots
Southern Greens
Coleslaw
Mac Salad
Grilled Corn On The Cob
Jalapeno Peppadew Mac And Cheese
Crazy Corn
(Rolled in ivory, topped w/ gp, og hot drizzle)
Quart
Premium Sides
Sandwiches
Classic Pulled Pork
Tender, slow-smoked pork shoulder. Piled high and served on a fresh baked roll. Unsauced
The Cuban
Our pulled pork with carolina bbq, double smoked bacon, dill pickle, swiss sauce
Mac Attack
Nickel's classic pulled pork topped with our famous jalapeno peppadew mac and cheese and original hot sauce
Rube-Ski
Polish style! Schrader farms smoked kielbasa, split and char- broiled, with kraut, house 1000 island, swiss sauce
Classic Brisket
Our tender, slow-smoked brisket, dipped in au jus and piled onto a white roll. No sauce, no veggies, no bs
Bbb
(Three b) brisket, bacon, bleu. Our brisket sandwich topped with crumbled bleu cheese and double-smoked bacon
Turkey Ranch
Hot smoked turkey, bacon, fresh greens, tomato, ranch, chiptole honey mustard
Carolina Pulled Pork
Slow smoked pulled pork, house sweet 'n' creamy slaw, carolina sauce
Buffalo Pulled Pork
Slow smoked pulled pork, house sweet 'n' creamy slaw, medium buffalo sauce, bleu cheese
Brisket Burger
Not a "burger," really. Our tender brisket topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, and cheese sauce
Triple Hog
A classic nickel's presentation. Split charbroiled kielbasa, pulled pork, and bacon
Southwest Pork
Pulled pork, greens, pico de gallo, cheddar cheese, black beans, roasted corn, dry rub sour cream, jalapenos, green onion, and a few tortilla chips
Bbq Chop
Chopped turkey, bacon, tomato, onion, roasted corn, black beans, cucum- ber, fresh greens, cheddar, and tots. Dressed with ranch, drizzled with house bbq
Sweet Turkey
Greens, smoked turkey (cold), dried cranberries, bleu cheese crumbles, red onion. Topped with sweet potato fries. Side of vinaigrette. Give thanks
Bbq Salads
Ribs Chicken Combos Combos Plates
Nickel's Split Bbq
Feeds a small army of at least 2-it's every- thing! Pulled pork, brisket, kielbasa, smoked turkey, 1/4 chicken, 1/4 rack, 5 wings, 3 pig wings. 2 sides and cornbread
Bbq Mess Plate
Shout out to our friend's in the roc (nickel's version of rochester's garbage plate). Tots and mac salad, topped with the meat of your choice and smothered with chili, cheddar, and onions. Bread on the side. A big, glorious mess (only served together)
Ribs
Rubbed and slow smoked - these are big, meaty st. Louis spare ribs
Chicken
1/2 chicken. Marinated for 24 hours in nickel's chicken sauce, slow smoked, and finished on the char- broiler. We recommend plenty of chicken sauce to dip and drench. With 2 sides and cornbread
Ribs 'N' Chicken
Best of both worlds
Combos
Boozy, Frozen Fun
Our 16oz frozen drinks feature local spirits whenever possible, fresh juices & ingredients. always ice cold. always bangin'. ask your server for today's selections.
Ice Ice Baby
Dranks - Ready To Drink Craft Cocktails: Brooklyn, Ny
Wandering Barman La Nina Margarita
Tequila, marigold, kaffir, lime, agave, aromatic orange bitters
Wandering Barman Boomerang Old Fashioned
Bourbon, maple syrup, hickory smoke, aromatic orange bitters
Wandering Barman Iron Lady Sling
Gin, rose petals, citra hops, grapefruit, lemon, cane sugar
Wandering Barman Miss Cassanova Daiquiri
Rum, hibiscus, orange, chipotle, lime
Atwater Riesling Bubble Nv
(Fix)
Lakewood Bubbly Candeo 2019
187ml bottle (fix)
Atwater Pinot Noir Bubble Rose 2019
(Fix)
Glenora Brut Nv
(Fix) bottle
Cider Creek Farmhouse Cider
(Fix) bottle
Cider Creek Loganberry Or Mango Cran Cider
(Fix) bottle
Wine - Bubbly & Cider
Wine - Rose/Blush
Weis Dry Rose 2019
(Flx)
Fox Run Dry Rose 2019
(Flx)
Lamoreaux Landing Rose 2020
(Flx)
Lakewood Vineyards Niagara 2016
(Flx)
Lamoreaux Landing Semi-Dry Riesling 2017
(Flx)
Lakewood Vineyards Dry Riesling 2019
(Flx)
Standing Stone Chardonnay 2018
(Flx)
Prisma Sauvignon Blanc 2020
(Nz)
Painted Wolf The Den Chenin Blanc 2018
(Z&)
Anthony Road Pinot Gris 2018
(Flx)
Wine - White
Wine - Red
Lakewood Vineyards Long Stem Red 2019 (
(Flx)
Painted Wolf The Den Pinotage 2018
(Za)
Antucura Malbec 2018
(Ar)
Wagner Pinot Noir Grace House 2018
(Flx)
La Crema Pinot Noir, Monterey Coast 2017
(Ca) bottle
Bring Your Own Wine Bottle
Ubu Ale
Lake placid craft brewing co oz draft strong ale abv: 7% ibu: 33
Blood Orange Hefeweizen
Ellicottville brewing co. oz draft hefeweizen abv: 4.6% ibu: 16
Amber Ale
Bell's brewery oz draft amber ale abv: 5.8% ibu: 32
American Lager
Pabst blue ribbon american lager abv: 4.8%
Pale Ale
Sloop brewing company draft american pale ale abv: 5%
Kolsch Money
Lucky hare brewing draft kolsch abv: 5%
Beer
Combos, Etc.
Wing Combo
Smoked chicken wings, choice of sauce. Includes 2 sides and cornbread.
Chicken & Ribs
Have the best of both worlds. all include 2 sides and cornbread.
Bbq Mess Plate
Our version of the "garbage plate." Tots and mac salad, choice of meat, chili, cheese, and red onion. With bread.
Everything Bbq Rub
Jalapeno Pappadew Cheese Sauce
2oz
Nickel's Og Fry Sauce
Cajun Seasoned
Ranch Seasoned
Garlic Parm Seasoned
Roasted Garlic Aioli
Truffle Mayo
Jalapeno Bacon Ranch
Sides, Additions, Fry Dips, Enhancements - Fry Enhancements
Snacks And Bites And Apps
Smoked Wings
Simply the world's best chicken wing. 10 per order. With carrots, celery, bleu cheese.
Pig Wings
We start with big, meaty st. Louis cut ribs, smoke them for 3-4 hours, then crisp them up in the fryer. Tossed with sauce or rub of your choice (above).
Fried Pickles
Thick-cut dill chunks, beer battered and fried. With house bleu cheese to dip.
Onion Rings
Big, hand-cut onion rings, zesty house-made scratch beer batter. House ranch.
Loaded Tots
Crispy tots with melted cheddar, bacon, green onion, dry rub sour cream, and ranch. Like a loaded potato.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Tots
Crispy tots tossed with ranch rub, topped with melty cheddar, bacon, and smoked chicken. With chipotle honey mustard and ranch.
Chopped Brisket Nachos
Tots or nachos. Topped with chopped brisket, cheddar cheese sauce, pico de gallo, garlic parm rub, and jalapeno.
Chopped Brisket Tots
Tots or nachos. Topped with chopped brisket, cheddar cheese sauce, pico de gallo, garlic parm rub, and jalapeno.
Pulled Pork Nachos
House-fried tortilla chips topped with our classic pulled pork, jalapeno peppadew cheese sauce, pico de gallo, dry rub sour cream, jalapenos, and our original hot sauce.