Universal Joint Menu
Universal Joint in Asheville, NC, is a pub with a variety of American dishes. It offers delivery, takeout, and reservations, with options for pescatarians, vegans, and vegetarians. The menu includes burgers, fries, tater tots, Bison Burgers, Buffalo Wings, and Nachos, with a highlight on the Steinbeck burger. Customers rave about the food quality and craft beer selections, along with the friendly staff and dog-friendly patio. While some mention issues with cleanliness and parking, overall, the food is top-notch at Universal Joint. With a relaxed atmosphere, outdoor seating, and a full bar, it's a great spot for lunch or a night out with friends. Don't miss their best nights on Monday, Friday, and Saturday, where you can enjoy good food, drinks, and even some dancing.
Item
Sunset Dip And Salsa
Smoked tomatillo queso, house made salsa
Edamame
Olive oil, sea salt
Cheese Curds
Fried cheese with a marinara dipping sauce.
Chicken Tendern Basket
Springer Mountain All-Natural Tenders with choice of dipping sauceTry tossed in our Buffalo sauce for $
Fiesta Avocado
Grilled Avocado filled with fresh Pico de Gallo & Monterey Jack cheese, drizzled with Jalapeno and Chipotle Aioli, and served with Tortilla Chips and salsa
Universal Fries
Cheddar, smoked bacon, jalapenos, scallions, house ranchTry it with TOTS
Spicy Egg Rolls
Chicken, cream cheese, grapes, jalapenos, mango chutney
Nachos
Corn chips, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos, black beans, sunset queso, & Chicken or HNG Pork
Hummus And Pimiento Plate
Garlic hummus, pimiento cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, grilled ciabatta bread
Wings
Buffalo, Lemon Pepper, or BBQ w/ bleu cheese dressing & celery please allow extra time for wings
Mixed Green Salad
Spring mix, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, candied pecans, goat cheese
Arugula Salad
Baby Arugula, Sun-dried Cranberries, Mandarin Oranges, Feta, and Pecans with your choice of dressing (we recommend Soy Ginger or Lemon Zest)
Wedge Salad
Iceburg Wedge, Bleu Cheese crumbles, Bacon, Cherry tomatoes, and red onion
Salad Proteins
Top your salad off with some protein....Grilled Chicken. $.Buffalo Chicken. $Grilled Shrimp. $.Grilled Fish. $.Chili-Garlic Shrimp. $.Smoked Trout. $.HNG Smoked Pork. $.Black Bean Patty $Extra dressings and sauces . each
Burger
/ lb Certified Angus chuck burger
Chicken Sandwich
Grilled, Marinated Springer Mountain Tenders on a Brioche bun
Black Bean Burger
House made patty, chipotle mayo
Bison Burger
WNC free-range bison from Carolina Bison
Impossible Burger
Plant-based, vegan burger
Cheese
Cheddar, Swiss, American. $Bleu Cheese or Pimento $.Add Bacon. $
Firecracker
Jalapenos, scallions, Monterey Jack, jalapeno aioliadd $ for Bison Burger
Swiss Mushroom
Swiss, sauteed mushroomsAdd $ for Bison Burger
Smokehouse
Fried onions, Smoked Bacon, Swiss, Cheddar, BBQ SauceAdd $ for Bison Burger
U Joint
Monterey Jack, bacon, jalapenos, ranchadd $ for Bison Burger
Steinbeck
Pimiento cheese, bacon, pickled jalapenosadd $ for Bison Burger
California
Avocado, grilled onions, Monterey Jack, smoked bacon, and Sweet & Spicy Cali Sauceadd $ for Bison Burger
Old -
Shredded lettuce, chopped onion and pickles, American cheese, million island dressing, tomatoadd $ for Bison Burger
Patty Melt
Caramelized onion, Sauteed mushrooms, and Swiss cheese, on Rye breadadd $ for Bison Burger
Buffalo Chicken
Grilled buffalo chicken tenders, bleu cheese dressing
Pressed Cuban Sandwich
Hickory Nut Gap Pork, Sliced Ham, Swiss, Pickles, whole grain mustard
Gyro
Gyro meat, tzatziki, feta, lettuce, tomatoes, pita
Falafel
Hand dipped chickpea greatness served just like the gyro
Smoked Trout Reuban
Reuben house smoked trout, kraut, jewish rye, melted Swiss, million island dressing
Turkey Pita Club
Boars Head Salsalito turkey, smoked bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, chipotle mayo on toasted pita bread
Fish & Chips
Beer-battered Haddock with house-made tartar sauce
Southern Chicken Salad Sandwich
Chicken, Mayo, Pecans, and Grapes, with Swiss on Honey Wheat
Spicy Black Bean Quesadilla
Cheese, spicy black beans, onions, sour cream, salsa (fresh jalapenos upon request)
Veggie Quesadilla
Cheese, arugula, mushrooms, tomatoes, feta cheese
Southwest Chicken Quesadilla
Cheese, grilled chicken, spicy black beans, cilantro-corn salsa, sour cream, salsa
Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla
Cheese, grilled buffalo chicken, bleu cheese crumbles, celery, bleu cheese dressing
Hickory Nut Gap Pork Tacos
Smoked and pulled pork shoulder, pico de gallo, salsa verde, chips & salsa, cheese, flour or corn tortillas
Blackened Fish Tacos
Blackened flounder, lettuce, tomato, jalapeno aioli, chips & salsa, flour or corn tortillas
Grilled Chicken Tacos
Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, chipotle mayo, chips & salsa, flour or corn tortillas
Avocado Tacos
Avocado, fried onion, spinach, tomato, jalapeno aioli
Springer Mountain Chicken Fingers
fingers with a side of fries. Comes with Honey Mustard
Corn Puppies
Mini corn dogs with your choice of side.
Grilled Cheese
with your choice of side.
Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla
Cheese Burger
Catawba White Zombie
Morganton, NC. ABV .%Made according to the Belgian Witbier tradition of using unsalted wheat to create the light body and white sheen
Noble The Village Tart Cherry Cider
Asheville, NC. ABV .%A tart and crisp cider made with Montmorency Cherries. Delicate cherry aromas & flavor, pleasantly long tart finish
Green Man ESB
Asheville, NC. ABV .%A blend of authentic British malts and hops creating a nutty aroma, full body, and sweet finish
New Belgium Dominga Mimosa Sour Ale
Asheville, NC. ABV %Dominga blends the iconic wood-aged golden sour with the sweet, detoxifying juice of calamansi oranges and light wheat ale
Oscar Blues Dales Pale Ale
Brevard, NC. ABV .%Voluminously hopped motha' of a pale ale
Foothills Jade IPA
Winston Salem, NC. ABV .%STAFF FAVORITE!Bold, citrusy Pacific Jade hops lend striking tropical fruit notes and a hint of peppery finish to the easy-drinking IPA
Highland Cold Mountain Spiced Winter Ale
Asheville, NC. ABV .%Tap into the holidays with notes of vanilla, hazelnut, dark fruit, and cinnamon
Pisgah Pale Ale
Black Mountain, NC. ABV .%A perfect blend of rich malts with Chinook and Nugget hops. A crisp, clean profile makes the flagship beer distinct
French Broad Gateway Kolsch
Asheville, NC. ABV .%This German style ale is crisp and light, like a lager, but also full in flavor, like an ale
Ginger's Revenge Carmelized Fig & Vanilla Ginger Beer
Asheville, NC. ABV .%A festive blend of sweet, caramelized figs and smooth vanilla extract
Sierra Nevada Celebration Fresh Hop IPA
Mills River, NC. ABV .%Freshly picked hops, rushed from farm to brewery, fill Celebration IPA with powerful citrus and pine flavors.
Hi-Wire Lo-Pitch Hazy IPA
Asheville, NC. ABV .%Easy drinking hazy IPA that packs a bright citrus hop punch without all the bitterness.
Mills River Mullinax Irish Stout
Mills River, NC. ABV .%The beer that started it all. This is the first beer that the head brewer ever made, inspiring the brewery that exists today
Archetype False Antagonist Lime Gose
Asheville, NC. ABV %Brilliant color and almost sparkling carbonation allows both the sweet (from fruit) and the sour (from the special brewing process) to shine in this beer.
Hi-Wire Leisure Time Lager
Asheville, NC. ABV %Chillax with a smooth, crisp and refreshing American craft lager brewed patiently with % barley. The official beer of relaxation.
Asheville Brewing Company Big Red Llama Seltzer
Asheville, NC. ABV .%Bright and refreshing strawberry balanced with ginger spice makes this beverage one of most refreshing liquids we offer and is also naturally gluten-free.
