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.

US$12.00

Loaded Tots

Crispy tots with melted local cheddar, bacon, green onion, dry rub sour cream, and ranch. Like a loaded potato.

Brisket

US$4.00

Pulled Pork

US$3.00

Mac Attack

US$3.00

Ggg

US$4.00

Carolina

US$3.00

Specialty Of The Day

US$3.00

Taco Combo

Choose any three tacos and one side. Comes with corn bread.

US$13.00

Tacos

Sandwiches, Etc

Classic Pulled Pork

Tender, slow-smoked pork shoulder from lowery farms in savona, ny. Served on a fresh baked roll. Unsauced.

US$12.00

Carolina Pulled Pork

Slow smoked pulled pork, house sweet 'n' creamy slaw, carolina sauce.

US$13.00

Mac Attack

Slow smoked pulled pork, jalapeno peppadew mac & cheese, og hot sauce drizzle.

US$14.00

Classic Brisket

Upstate bbq style slow-smoked brisket, sliced to order. No sauce. No veggies. No bs.

US$15.00

Ggg (Triple Garlic)

Our delicious tender brisket topped with southern style spicy greens, roasted garlic aioli, and garlic parm rub.

US$16.00

Chopped Brisket

Smoked and chopped brisket simmered in our red eye coffee-infused bbq sauce, house dill pickle, super thin onion.

US$15.00

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.

US$14.00

Pulled Pork Combo

(1/3 pound)

US$16.00

Brisket Combo

(1/3 pound)

US$17.00

(Pulled Pork & Brisket)

Choose 2

US$21.00

Wing Combo

Combos

Sides

Fries

US$4.00

Tots

US$4.00

Southern Greens

US$4.00

Coleslaw

US$4.00

Mac Salad

US$4.00

Grilled Corn On The Cob

US$4.00

Jalapeno Peppadew Mac And Cheese

US$5.00

Crazy Corn

(Rolled in ivory, topped w/ gp, og hot drizzle)

US$5.00

Quart

Premium Sides

Sandwiches

Classic Pulled Pork

Tender, slow-smoked pork shoulder. Piled high and served on a fresh baked roll. Unsauced

US$12.00

The Cuban

Our pulled pork with carolina bbq, double smoked bacon, dill pickle, swiss sauce

US$16.00

Mac Attack

Nickel's classic pulled pork topped with our famous jalapeno peppadew mac and cheese and original hot sauce

US$16.00

Rube-Ski

Polish style! Schrader farms smoked kielbasa, split and char- broiled, with kraut, house 1000 island, swiss sauce

US$13.00

Classic Brisket

Our tender, slow-smoked brisket, dipped in au jus and piled onto a white roll. No sauce, no veggies, no bs

US$13.00

Bbb

(Three b) brisket, bacon, bleu. Our brisket sandwich topped with crumbled bleu cheese and double-smoked bacon

US$16.00

Turkey Ranch

Hot smoked turkey, bacon, fresh greens, tomato, ranch, chiptole honey mustard

US$14.00

Carolina Pulled Pork

Slow smoked pulled pork, house sweet 'n' creamy slaw, carolina sauce

US$13.00

Buffalo Pulled Pork

Slow smoked pulled pork, house sweet 'n' creamy slaw, medium buffalo sauce, bleu cheese

US$13.00

Brisket Burger

Not a "burger," really. Our tender brisket topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, and cheese sauce

US$14.00

Triple Hog

A classic nickel's presentation. Split charbroiled kielbasa, pulled pork, and bacon

US$16.00

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

US$16.00

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

US$16.00

Sweet Turkey

Greens, smoked turkey (cold), dried cranberries, bleu cheese crumbles, red onion. Topped with sweet potato fries. Side of vinaigrette. Give thanks

US$16.00

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

US$61.00

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)

US$18.00

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

US$20.00

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.

US$10.00

Ice Ice Baby

Dranks - Ready To Drink Craft Cocktails: Brooklyn, Ny

Wandering Barman La Nina Margarita

Tequila, marigold, kaffir, lime, agave, aromatic orange bitters

US$8.00

Wandering Barman Boomerang Old Fashioned

Bourbon, maple syrup, hickory smoke, aromatic orange bitters

US$8.00

Wandering Barman Iron Lady Sling

Gin, rose petals, citra hops, grapefruit, lemon, cane sugar

US$8.00

Wandering Barman Miss Cassanova Daiquiri

Rum, hibiscus, orange, chipotle, lime

US$8.00

Atwater Riesling Bubble Nv

(Fix)

Lakewood Bubbly Candeo 2019

187ml bottle (fix)

US$6.00

Atwater Pinot Noir Bubble Rose 2019

(Fix)

Glenora Brut Nv

(Fix) bottle

US$27.00

Cider Creek Farmhouse Cider

(Fix) bottle

US$6.00

Cider Creek Loganberry Or Mango Cran Cider

(Fix) bottle

US$7.00

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

US$44.00

Bring Your Own Wine Bottle

Ubu Ale

Lake placid craft brewing co oz draft strong ale abv: 7% ibu: 33

US$5.16

Blood Orange Hefeweizen

Ellicottville brewing co. oz draft hefeweizen abv: 4.6% ibu: 16

US$7.16

Amber Ale

Bell's brewery oz draft amber ale abv: 5.8% ibu: 32

US$5.16

American Lager

Pabst blue ribbon american lager abv: 4.8%

Pale Ale

Sloop brewing company draft american pale ale abv: 5%

US$6.00

Kolsch Money

Lucky hare brewing draft kolsch abv: 5%

US$6.00

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.

US$21.00

Everything Bbq Rub

US$1.00

Jalapeno Pappadew Cheese Sauce

2oz

US$1.00

Nickel's Og Fry Sauce

US$1.00

Cajun Seasoned

US$1.00

Ranch Seasoned

US$1.00

Garlic Parm Seasoned

US$1.00

Roasted Garlic Aioli

US$1.00

Truffle Mayo

US$1.00

Jalapeno Bacon Ranch

US$1.00

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.

US$10.00

Onion Rings

Big, hand-cut onion rings, zesty house-made scratch beer batter. House ranch.

US$10.00

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.

US$15.00

Chopped Brisket Tots

Tots or nachos. Topped with chopped brisket, cheddar cheese sauce, pico de gallo, garlic parm rub, and jalapeno.

US$15.00

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.

US$13.00