Daddy Mac's Down Home Dive Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Daddy Mac's Down Home Dive, a vibrant cocktail bar nestled in Asheville, NC, where Southern comfort meets modern flair. This casual spot invites you to savor an enticing menu filled with imaginative dishes that celebrate classic Americana.
Highlights include the Daddy's Original Pimento Cheese, a delightful spread served with Ritz crackers, and the crispy Fried Sweet N Spicy Pickles paired with zesty jalapeno ranch. For heartier tastes, try the Mac Daddy’s BBQ Board, featuring house-smoked brisket and pulled pork—perfect for sharing with friends.
The playful combination of flavors extends to the Frito Pie Mac and Buffalo Chicken Mac, both rich and satisfying. With options like the Salad Bar in a Jar, there’s something for everyone, including vegetarian choices. Whether you dine outdoors or cozy up inside, Daddy Mac's promises a joyful culinary experience that feels like home.
For the Table
Daddy's Original Pimento Cheese
Southern Classic served with white bread and Ritz crackers
Pimento Collard Greens Dip
Daddy's original pimento cheese mixed up with his savory collard greens & ready for dippin'. Served with Tortilla chips + Ritz crackers
Doc's Down Home Egg Rolls
Pulled Pork, pimento cheese + greens rolled up and fried golden brown, served with hot honey mustard
Pretzel with Beer Cheese
Locally sourced pretzel from Blunt Bakery in Asheville, served with porter beer cheese and hot honey mustard
Fried Sweet N Spicy Pickles
Nana's + Papa's homemade pickle chips, fried crispy served with jalapeno ranch
Smoked Catfish Dip
Smoked Catfish with a creamy southern twist. Served with Ritz crackers + toast
Roasted Red Pepper White Queso
Creamy white queso with pico de gallo + pickled jalapenos and tortillas
Piled High FRIES
Piled High TOTS
Daddy Mac
House Smoked Brisket, PUlled Pork, Smoked Wings, Meatballs + Candied Bacon served with pickles, Bama Slaw, Brew-B-Q Beans, pimento cheese, smoked potato salad, collard greens, and Cheerwine BBQ sauce.
Mama Mac
House Smoked Brisket, Pulled Pork, Smoked Wings served with homemade pickles, Bama Slaw, Brew-B-Q beans, Collard Greens, toast + our Cheerwine BBQ
Brisket Potato Hash
Cheddar Mac
The Classic. Cheddar Cheese Sauce, grated cheddar and a crumbled ritz cracker crust
Frito Pie Mac
Our Damn Good Chili, cheddar and pepper jack cheeses topped with crumbled Fritos, scallions, pickled jalapenos and sour cream
Buffalo Chicken Mac
Burnt Ends Mac
Daddy's Favorite, our famous mac with the addition of white queso, brisket burnt ends, pimento cheese, pickles, cheerwine bbq sauce and a BBQ Kettle chip crust
Macs/Boards
Salads
Salad Bar in a Jar
We'll layer it up in a Big Mason Jar and all you have to do is shake + serve! Served with a crouton stick.
SBJ Greek
Grilled Chicken, diced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, green peppers, kalamata olives, pepperoncinis + feta cheese with Greek Vinaigrette
SBJ Cowboy Frito
Buffalo Chicken Cobb FRIED
Buffalo Chicken Cobb GRILLED
BBQ Cobb Salad
Mixed salad greens, corn, tomato, eggs, cheddar, cucumbers, red onion and your choice of protein served with hot honey mustard and a crouton stick
Side Salad
Mixed Greens with Cheddar, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onions and a crouton stick
12 Blackberry Habanero Wings
12 Cheerwine BBQ Wings
12 crispy fried wings tossed in a sweet bbq sauce made from North Carolina's favorite uniquely Southern soft drink, Cheerwine
12 Chinese Chicken Wings
12 crispy fried chicken wings tossed in a sweet chili garlic glaze. Sprinkled with sesame seeds and green onions
12 Chipotle Cheerwine BBQ Wings
12 Hot Wings
12 Crispy fried wings in our homemade smoked buffalo hot sauce, served over a bed of tortilla chips with celery + carrots. Choice of Ranch or Blue Cheese Dressing
12 Smoked Wings
Daddy Mac's chicken wings house smoked + fried to perfection. Dusted with BBQ Seasoning, served with Alabama White Sauce, celery and carrots
6 Blackberry Habanero Wings
6 Cheerwine BBQ Wings
6 crispy fried wings tossed in a sweet bbq sauce made from North Carolina's favorite uniquely Southern soft drink, Cheerwine
6 Chinese Chicken Wings
6 crispy fried chicken wings tossed in a sweet chili garlic glaze. Sprinkled with sesame seeds and green onions
6 Chipotle Cheerwine BBQ Wings
6 Hot Wings
6 Crispy fried wings in our homemade smoked buffalo hot sauce, served over a bed of tortilla chips with celery + carrots. Choice of Ranch or Blue Cheese Dressing
6 Smoked Wings
Daddy Mac's chicken wings house smoked + fried to perfection. Dusted with BBQ Seasoning, served with Alabama White Sauce, celery and carrots
Fried Chicken Sticks
4 Fried Chicken Sticks dipped in your choice of Cheerwine BBQ, Buffalo Smoked Sauce, or Chinese Chicken Sauce. Served with your choice of side
Wing King Board
Aunt Di + Uncle Cecil always said variety is the spice of life. Choose 3 different wing styles and we'll give you 12 of each all on one board with Ranch, Blue Cheese, Alabama White Sauce, Celery and Carrots
Wings/Sticks
Burgers
Classic Burger
American Cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, spicy pickle chips, Daddy Mac's Secret Sauce on a buttered and toasted bun
Down Home Burger
Candied Bacon, pimento cheese, fried green tomato, Daddy Mac's secret sauce and pickle on a brioche bun
Damn Good Chili Cheeseburger
Mustard, Onions, Pickles, sharp cheddar and that damn good chili on a brioche bun
BBQ Brisket Cheddar Burger
Smoked Brisket, cheddar cheese, BBQ Sauce, slaw and pickles on a brioche bun
Papa's Patty Melt
Grilled onions, lots of swiss cheese, Daddy Mac's secret sauce and pickles on texas toast
Black N Blue BURGER
Pulled Pork Gouda Grilled Cheese
Candied Bacon Tomato Grilled Cheese
Candied bacon+ fresh basil, tomatoes + cheddar and pepperjack cheeses griddled between cheese encrusted bread
Pickle Brined Fried Chicken Sandwich
Crispy pickle brined fried chicken breast on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, red onions, Mac's Hot Honey and Daddy Mac's secret sauce
Cheerwine Chicken Sandwich
Crispy pickle brined fried chicken breast dipped in our Cheerwine BBQ Sauce on a toasted bun with Bama Slaw
Grilled Plain Jane Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Chicken on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion and mayo
Fried Plain Jane Chicken Sandwich
Fried Chicken on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion and mayo
Catfish Po Boy
Beer Battered fried catfish on a toasted hoagie roll with slaw pickles and chipotle mayo
Smoked Brisket Reuben
Griddled between two pieces of rye bread, swiss cheese, homemade sweet + spicy pickles , sauerkraut and Daddy Mac's secret sauce
Pulled Pork Po Boy
Homemade pulled pork on a toasted hoagie roll with Cheerwine BBQ sauce, Bama Slaw and pickles
Handhelds
Papi Macho
Brisket Hash Nachos
Brisket Hash Tacos
Catfish Tacos
Beer battered and fried catfish, chipotle mayo, chipotle lime slaw, pico and cilantro
Chicken Quesadilla
Achiote grilled chicken, pepper jack and cheddar in a flour tortilla. With jalapenos, lettuce, sour cream and pico on the side
Chili Nachos
Queso, pepper jack and cheddar, our Damn Good Chili, lettuce, pico, sour cream, and jalapenos
Grilled Chicken Nachos
Grilled Chicken, pepper jack + cheddar, queso and garnished with lettuce, sour cream, pico, jalapenos, cilantro, green onions and cotija cheese
Grilled Chicken Tacos
Achiote grilled chicken, chipotle sauce, pico de gallo, cilantro and cotija cheese
Smoked BBQ Pork Carnitas Nachos
House Smoked Pork simmered in our chipotle sauce, pepper jack + cheddar, queso and garnished with lettuce, sour cream, pico, jalapenos, cilantro, green onions and cotija cheese
Smoked BBQ Pork Tacos
House smoked pork simmered in our chipotle sauce, pico, cilantro, and cotija
Veggie Nachos
Veggie Tacos
2 Veggie Skewers
Basket Curly Fry
Basket of Tots
Bowl Chili
Cup of Chili
Side Bama Slaw
Side Brew-B-Q Beans
Side Brisket Potato Hash
Side Collard Greens
Side Cowboy Caviar
Side Mac N Cheese
Side Smoked Potato Salad
Side Sweet n Spicy Pickles
A La Carte Sides
Desserts
Brownie Skillet
Cheerwine Float
Scoop Ice Cream
TO GO Banana Pudding
BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders
3 House smoked pork sliders with Cheerwine BBQ sauce, sweet n spicy pickles and slaw
Black N Blue Burger Sliders
Blackberry Habanero Chicken Sliders
Blackberry Habanero Pork Sliders
Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Burger Sliders
3 mini burgers with American cheese, sweet n spicy pickles, onions and Daddy Mac's Secret sauce
Chinese Chicken Sliders
Chipotle Cheerwine Chicken Sliders
Chopped Brisket Sliders
FGT BLT Sliders
3 Crispy Fried Green Tomatoes, candied bacon, lettuce, red onion and Daddy Mac's Secret Sauce with pickles