Collins River BBQ & Cafe Menu
Welcome to Collins River BBQ & Cafe, a gem nestled in McMinnville, TN, that promises a delightful barbecue experience. The rustic ambiance, adorned with old brick walls, offers a cozy dining atmosphere where you’ll feel right at home.
The menu features a mouthwatering selection of hickory-smoked favorites. Highlights include the succulent 1/2 rack of ribs that are hot, fresh, and fall-off-the-bone tender, complemented perfectly by their nostalgic coleslaw and crispy onion rings. For a lighter option, don’t miss the Signature Wings, which burst with flavor without being overwhelmed by sauce.
Kids are also catered for with playful options like Mini Corn Dogs and Pulled Pork Sliders. And, with specialty sides like Loaded Baked Potatoes and Baked Sweet Potatoes, there’s something for everyone. Exceptional service adds to the experience, making Collins River BBQ & Cafe a must-visit for barbecue lovers.
Appetizers
Fresh Pork Rinds
Traditional or Spicy.
Fried Wisconsin Spicy Cheese Curds
Served with marinara.
Fried Dill Pickle Spears
Hand breaded. Served with house ranch.
Fried Green Tomatoes
Hand breaded and comes with house buffalo ranch.
BBQ Nachos
Regular 12.99 Loaded 13.99 • House Chips, pulled pork, queso cheese, and Jalapenos or Loaded with tomatoes, black beans, jalapenos and onions.
BBQ Cheese Fries
Regular 12.99 Loaded 13.99 • French Fries or Waffle fries, pulled pork, queso cheese, and jalapenos or loaded with tomatoes, black beans, jalapenos and onions Add Waffle Fries 1.00
Hickory Smoked Wings
6 Pieces 10.99 12 Pieces 16.99 • Choose from: Buffalo (Mild or Hot), BBQ (Mild or Hot), sweet chili dry rub, bourbon, sriracha-bourbon, Asian Flare or Traditional.
Collins Quesadilla
Fried or Roasted Chicken or Pulled Pork 12.49 Chopped Brisket 16.49 •
The Griffith Nacho
Regular 13.99 Loaded 14.99 • Fried chicken tenders chopped and tossed in mild or hot buffalo sauce, house made chips, queso cheese, and jalapenos or Loaded with tomatoes, black beans and onions .
Southwestern Egg Rolls
Chicken, black beans, corn and chopped peppers wrapped in crispy flour tortillas.
House Salad
Tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, apple smoked bacon, croutons, and shredded cheese on fresh local greens by Living Green Hydroponics Add Pulled Pork, Fried Chicken Tenders, Roasted Chicken or Smoked Turkey 5.99 Add Brisket 8.99
Mary Beth Salad
Tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, croutons, chopped baked potatoes, and black beans on fresh local greens.
Fresh Local Salads
Combos with Traditional Sides
Smokehouse Trio Sampler
1/2 Rack of baby back ribs, hand pulled pork, and hickory smoked brisket. Feeds two.
Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket
With cornbread muffins or on a bun Double your brisket for 24.99
Hickory Smoked Baby Back Ribs
Half rack 18.99 Full Rack 28.99 • Ribs are double basted with BBQ sauce and local honey.
Pulled Pork Plate
Your choice of Hand-Pulled Pork on A Bun, or Loose with a cornbread muffin Double your meat 18.99 Gluten Free Bun 2.00
Signature Wings
Wings hickory smoked then fried to perfection with your choice of House Buffalo (Mild or Hot), BBQ (Mild or Hot), Sweet Chili Dry Rub, Bourbon, Sriracha Bourbon, Asian Flare, or Traditional.
Chicken Tenders
Hand-breaded and fried to perfection. Traditional or tossed in your favorite sauce.
Hand Battered Mississippi Catfish
Comes with house tarter sauce and hush puppies.
Hickory Smoked Hamburger
Comes with mayo and all the fixings Cheese 0.50 Bacon 1.50 Gluten Free Bun 2.00
Ultimate BLT
Apple smoked bacon, fresh greens, tomato, and mayo on toasted bread (White or Berry Wheat).
Collins River Club
Smoked turkey breast, fresh greens, tomato, cheese, apple-smoked bacon, and mayo on toasted bread (White or Berry Wheat) Sub Brisket 3.00
Tennessee Cuban
Hickory smoked brisket, pulled pork, cheese, spicy mustard and pickles.
BBQ Baked Potato
1 lb baked potato stuffed with butter, cheese, pulled pork and topped with mild BBQ sauce.
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Hand pulled pork with fresh pickles.
Hickory Smoked Hamburger
Local ground beef served with mayo and all the fixings Add Cheese 0.50 Bacon 1.50 Gluten Free bun 2.00
Ultimate Bacon BLT
Apple smoked bacon, fresh greens, tomato, and mayo on toasted bread (White or Berry Wheat)
Collins River Club
Sliced turkey breast, fresh greens, tomato, cheese, apple smoked bacon, and mayo on toasted bread (White or Berry wheat) Sub brisket 3.00 extra
Chopped Brisket Wrap
Black beans, onion, fresh greens, tomato, and shredded cheese with your choice Of dressing on a Jalapeno-Cheddar or Wheat Wrap.
Chicken Wrap
Fried or Roasted chicken, black beans, onion, fresh greens, tomato, and shredded cheese with your choice of dressing on a Jalapeno-Cheddar or Wheat Wrap.
BBQ Wrap
Pulled pork, baked beans, coleslaw and fresh pickles with your choice of Mild or Hot BBQ sauce on a Jalapeno-Cheddar or Wheat Wrap.
Veggie Wrap
Black beans, onion, fresh greens, tomato, cucumber, and shredded cheese with your choice, of dressing on a Jalapeno-Cheddar or Wheat Wrap.
Baby Back Ribs
1/2 Rack 14.99 Full Rack 24.99 • Double basted with BBQ sauce and local honey.
A La Carte
Kids Menu
Kids Pulled Pork Sliders
Pulled pork served on 2 Hawaiian rolls served with one traditional side.
Crispy Chicken Sliders
Fried Chicken Tenders served on 2 Hawaiian rolls served with one traditional side.
Two - Piece Chicken Tender
With one traditional side.
Grilled Cheese
With one traditional side.
Mini Corn Dogs
With one traditional side.
Veggie Wrap
Black beans, onions, fresh greens, tomato, cucumber, and shredded cheese with your choice of dressing on a Jalapeno-Cheddar or Wheat Wrap.
Chicken Wrap
Your choice of Roasted Chicken or Fried Chicken, black beans, onions, fresh greens, tomato, and shredded cheese with your choice of Honey Mustard, House Ranch, House Buffalo, Buffalo Ranch, or Caribbean Sauce on a Jalapeno-Cheddar or Wheat wrap.
BBQ Wrap
Pulled pork, baked beans, coleslaw, and fresh pickles with your choice of Hot or Mild BBQ Sauce on a Jalapeno-Cheddar or Wheat Wrap.
Beef Brisket Wrap
Chopped beef brisket, black beans, onions, fresh greens, tomato, and shredded cheese with your choice of Honey Mustard, House Ranch, House Buffalo, Buffalo Ranch, or Caribbean Sauce on a Jalapeno-Cheddar or Wheat Wrap.
Fresh Chicken Salad (Seasonal)
Homemade chicken salad served with sliced tomatoes and fresh greens. Choose: on greens, as a sandwich with toasted white or berry wheat bread.
Lighter Side Combos
Traditional Sides
Loaded Potato Salad
TN Baked Beans
Southern Coleslaw
Cornbread Salad
Cuban Black Beans
Crinkle Cut French Fries
Super Greens
Onion Rings
Fried Okra
Sweet Potato Fries
Comes with brown sugar sprinkled on Top or Plain.
Gouda Mac & Cheese
Baked Sweet Potato
Comes with butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
Baked Potato
Loaded Baked Potato
Side Salad
Specialty Sides
Desserts
Chocolate Cobbler
Seasonal Fruit Cobblers
Peach or Blackberry