MoonRunners doesn’t try to reinvent Southern food. It takes what already works and serves it the way people actually want to eat it—hot, flavorful, and paired with a strong drink in hand.
From the first look at the menu, it’s clear what you’re getting into. Fried, grilled, loaded, and made to satisfy.
The Staples Done Right
You’ve got County Line Chicken Tenders, Crispy Chicken Sandwiches, and Cornmeal Crusted Catfish—the kind of dishes people order without second-guessing. They’re reliable, filling, and exactly what you want when you sit down hungry.
Then there are the heavy hitters like Slow Roasted Baby Back Ribs and Southern Spiced Mac & Cheese. These are the plates we love watching people build their night around.
Where It Gets Fun
MoonRunners doesn’t stop at the basics. The menu pushes into bigger, bolder options like the Firewater Burger with heat, the Bootleg Burger stacked with bacon, or the BBQ Chicken Quesadilla that brings in that smoky flavor.
Starters like Pickle Chips, Jalapeño Poppers, and Mozzarella Sticks keep the table full while drinks are flowing. And if you don’t want to pick just one thing, our Combo Platter makes that easy.
Built for Nights Out
MoonRunners is a place where people order a round, share food, and stay longer than they planned. The menu fits that energy—easy to share, easy to enjoy, and made to go with whatever you’re drinking.
Bourbon, whiskey, and moonshine all work here because the food can handle it. Nothing gets lost, and nothing feels out of place.
Why People Keep Coming Back
It’s simple. The food hits, the drinks are strong, and the atmosphere makes it easy to stay awhile. You don’t need a special occasion to show up—you just need to be hungry.
If you’re looking for Southern comfort food with a little more personality, MoonRunners is where you’ll find it.
Guy Wavra is an owner and operator of MoonRunners Saloon, a prohibition-era themed restaurant known for its moonshine selection and popular in North Carolina.
Under Wavra’s leadership, the brand expanded to include a food truck and new locations.
Guy moved to North Carolina in 2010.
