Thirsty Pony Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Thirsty Pony brings a fusion of American bar classics and innovative dishes. From crispy onion rings to loaded potato skins, each appetizer is bursting with flavor. The Frickin' Chicken Salad and Black & Blue Steak House Salad offer a refreshing twist, while the Jumbo Dog and Pulled Pork Sandwich satisfy heartier cravings. But what steals the show are the signature dishes like the BBQ Burnt Ends and Boom Boom Shrimp Basket. The Lobster Bisque served in a sourdough bread bowl is a must-try for seafood lovers. With a diverse range of options for vegetarians and meat lovers alike, Thirsty Pony caters to all palates. The vibrant atmosphere, attentive staff, and entertainment options make it a standout destination for a fun night out. Immerse yourself in the lively crowd, indulge in delicious food, and savor the exciting dining experience at Thirsty Pony.
The Starting Gate
Onion Rings
Beer-battered onion rings served with a zesty Boom Boom sauce.
Sauerkraut Balls
Homemade, stuffed with kraut & sausage, and served with zesty Boom Boom sauce.
Giant Hanging Pretzels
Bavarian-style pretzel served with cheddar beer cheese sauce and sweet & spicy mustard.
Southwestern Egg Rolls
Crispy tortilla, filled with chicken, black beans, corn, red peppers & spinach, and served with Ranch dressing.
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Served in a bread bowl.
Philly Cheese Steak Fries
Fries with cheese steak, grilled onions, mushrooms, peppers & cheese.
Chili Cheese Fries
Topped with cheese & onions
Fried Pickles
Dill pickle spears & spicy pickle chips, breaded and served with Ranch dressing.
Cheese Stack
Fried batter-dipped cheese sticks stacked high with a side of dippin' red sauce.
Potato Skins
Loaded with cheese, green onions, black olives & bacon served with sour cream
Super Nachos
Huge tostadas with taco meat or chicken, black olives, tomatoes, jalapenos, refried beans, crumbled queso & cilantro
Chili
Topped with cheese & served with onions.
Cheeseburger Slider Trio
3 mini burgers topped with cheese & pickle.
BBQ Burnt Ends
Tender pieces of intense-flavored beef brisket served with slaw, sweet and spicy pickles and onion straws.
BBQ Rib Basket
St. Louis-style pork ribs served over fries and with slaw.
Frickin Chicken Dip
Frickin chicken in a creamy wing sauce served with nacho chips.
Hanging Bacon
Five thick-cut slices of bacon served with candied chili pepper, bourbon molasses sauce and maple syrup
Boom Boom Shrimp Basket
Breaded shrimp deep-fried and tossed in a zesty Boom Boom sauce.
Mac & Cheese Bites
Macaroni with American cheese that is breaded and deep-fried in a crunchy batter until golden brown.
Piggy Mac & Cheese
Braised pulled pork smothered in BBQ sauce and served over our creamy white cheddar Mac & Cheese.
Chili Mac & Cheese
White cheddar Mac & Cheese topped with our chili, mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.
Nashville Hot Cheese Curds
Spicy and smokey battered cheese curds wit a kick.
Lobster Bisque
Served in a sourdough bread bowl.
Frickin' Chicken Salad By Fricker's
A jumbo house salad topped with our breaded Famous Frickin' chicken breast served in your choice of wing sauce and salad dressing.
Chicken Pepper Pasta Salad
Grilled chicken, pasta, peppers on top of house salad.
House Salad
A mix fresh greens topped with tomatoes, onions, marbled cheese, cucumbers, croutons & your choice of salad dressing.
Black & Blue Steak House Salad
Topped with grilled steak, crumbled Bleu cheese & your choice of salad dressing.
Taco Salad
A mix of fresh greens topped with taco beef, cheeses, black olives, tomatoes, corn, green onions, cilantro, salsa & sour cream served in a tortilla shell.
Burger Bowl
Part salad, part burger. All delicious! Start with one of our signature hand-packed burgers served on top of a bed of garden fresh greens and salad toppings for a delicious combo.
Salad Dressings
House, Italian, French, Creamy Parmesan, Bleu Cheese, Ranch, Thousand Island, Creamy Italian, Light Italian, Honey Mustard, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Oil & Vinegar, Pink Pony Celery Seed
Salads & Burger Bowls
Sandwiches
The Jumbo Dog
AKA "The Homewrecker." A giant dog topped with chili and goopy cheese.
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Smothered in BBQ sauce.
Sloppy Pig
Pulled pork with cheddar macaroni & cheese on a toasted hoagie bun.
Philly Cheese Steak
Philly steak with grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms, topped with cheddar & mozzarella cheese.
Frickin' Chicken
Breaded & tossed in choice of wing sauce.
Smothered Grilled Chicken
Smothered with sauteed onions & mushrooms and topped with Mozzarella cheese.
Reuben
Kosher style corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut & Thousand Island dressing served on grilled marbled rye bread.
Perch Sandwich
Lake Erie Yellow Perch with tartar sauce.
Meatball Sub
Served on a toasted roll and topped with Italian cheese.
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Topped with marinara sauce and Mozzarella cheese and served on ciabatta bread.
Chicken & Waffles
Hand-breaded chicken breast deep-fried and served on a homemade waffle. Served with pickle, maple syrup and hot honey sauce on the side.
World Famous Fricker's Chicken Wings
30 Wing Sampler
30 Frickin' Chicken Wings in your choice of three Frickin' sauces. Wings served naked upon request (no breading).
Frickin' Chicken Chunks
No bones about it. 10 ounces of tender chunks of chicken tossed in your favorite wing sauce.
Frickin' Sauces & Dry Rubs
Sweet Teriyaki, BBQ, Lonely Pony Honey Garlic, Candied Chili Pepper, Creamy Parmesan, Honey Sesame, Kickin Bourbon Molasses, Mississippi Mash, Citrus Explosion, Medium, Garlic Parmesan, Hot, Mango Habanero, Flaming Honey Garlic, Nashville Hot, Hot Honey Mustard, Spicy Chipotle, Little Kicker, Kicker, BBQ Killer, Killer, Frickin' X-Scream, Cajun Dust Dry Rub
Add Veggies & Dressing
Chicken, Wings & Chunks
Burgers
Bald Burger
Plain, no topping on a scored brioche bun.
Goopy Cheese Burger
A four-towel burger smothered in hot goopy cheese on a scored brioche bun.
Bleu Burger
Topped with creamy & crumbled Bleu cheese and bacon.
Whiskey Burger
Topped with sauteed onions, our tangy Jack Daniel's BBQ sauce & American cheese.
The Thirsty Bam Burger
Our signature burger ground with a touch of horseradish and fresh garlic, seasoned with salt, pepper & steak sauce, topped with Swiss & mozzarella cheeses.
Cluck Cluck Burger
Not just for breakfast anymore! Topped with a fried egg, bacon & American cheese.
Beer Cheese Burger
Topped with beer cheese and fried onions.
Chili Cheese Burger
Topped with chili & hot goopy cheese.
Patty Melt
Topped with American & Swiss cheese and sauteed onions served on grilled marbled rye bread.
Guacamole Bacon Burger
Topped with guacamole, bacon and Pepper Jack cheese.
Mac Burger
Topped with mac & cheese and crumbled bacon.
16oz T-Bone Steak
Charbroiled 16oz. T-Bone Steak served with a side salad & your choice of fries, sweet potato waffle fries or white cheddar Mac & Cheese.
BBQ Ribs Dinner
St. Louis-style pork ribs served with a side salad and your choice of fries, sweet potato waffle fries, tater tots, white cheddar Mac & Cheese or broccoli.
Steak & Ribs
Perch & Shrimp
Lake Erie Perch Sandwich
Lake Erie yellow perch with tartar sauce. Served with slaw, chips and a fried dill pickle.
Lake Erie Perch Dinner
Lake Erie yellow perch with tartar sauce. Served with a side salad, slaw & your choice of fries, tater puffs, sweet potato waffle fries or white cheddar Mac & Cheese.
Boom Boom Shrimp Dinner
Breaded shrimp deep-fried and tossed in a zesty Boom Boom sauce. Served with a side salad and your choice of fries, tater tots, sweet potato waffle fries, white cheddar Mac & Cheese or broccoli.
Stuffed Banana Peppers
Four spicy banana peppers stuffed with sausage and a blend of cheeses baked on a bed of marinara.
Meatball Parmesan
Three huge meatballs toped with marinara and Italian cheeses.
Italian Stallion Specials
Pizza
Create Your Own Pizza
Frickin' Chicken Pizza
Mama Frickin' Mia - topped with Fricker's Chicken, your choice of wing sauce, with monterey and marble cheese. banana peppers upon request.
Cheesy Alfredo Pizza
A delicious thick crust--crispy on the outside, puffy on the inside--basted in garlic Parmesan, Alfredo sauce and topped with mounds and mounds of cheese.
Pizza Toppings
Pepperoni, sausage, ham, bacon, salami, mushrooms, black olives, onions, tomatoes, broccoli, green peppers, banana peppers, jalapenos, sauerkraut & pineapple.