Highway Hog Menu
Highway Hog at 477 Lee Jackson Hwy, Staunton, serves traditional Carolina-style barbecue and Southern comfort food in a relaxed, family-friendly setting. The menu covers chopped and sliced BBQ, brisket, ribs, chicken, burgers, sandwiches, seafood, breakfast platters, omelettes, biscuits, waffles, and classic sides such as hushpuppies, mac and cheese, brown beans, potato salad, and distinctive red slaw. Drinks include sweet and unsweet tea, lemonade, Pepsi products, root beer, and bottled water.
Current breakfast items start around $3.75, while most lunch plates and BBQ platters range from roughly $11-$18; a full ribs platter is about $30.50. Generous servings and longstanding recipes provide strong value. Slow-cooked meats, crisp sides, creamy macaroni and cheese, tangy slaw, and sweet or spicy barbecue sauces create a satisfying balance of smoky, savoury, tangy, and lightly sweet flavours.
Vegetarian choices are limited but include grilled cheese, tossed salad, fries, onion rings, and selected sides. No dedicated gluten-free menu is published, so dietary requirements should be confirmed directly. Grilled chicken and salads provide lighter alternatives. Highway Hog is child-friendly and also offers catering for groups. With breakfast served from 6:30-10:30 a.m., it works well for breakfast, lunch, early dinner, takeaway, family meals, and group gatherings.
Menu Highlights
Chopped BBQ Platter – $13.50
Carolina-style pork is finely chopped and served with traditional Southern accompaniments. Tender meat and tangy barbecue sauce make it one of Highway Hog’s defining dishes.
Brisket Platter – $15.50
Slow-cooked brisket delivers juicy texture and deep smoky beef flavour. Its generous serving makes it one of the strongest choices for diners wanting something richer than pulled pork.
Full Ribs Platter – $30.50
A full rack of ribs offers tender meat with smoky, savoury flavour and satisfying caramelised edges. Designed for big appetites, it is one of the menu’s most substantial barbecue selections.
BBQ Omelette
Fluffy eggs are filled with savoury barbecue for a Southern-inspired twist on a classic breakfast. It stands out as one of Highway Hog’s most distinctive morning specialties.
Bacon & Eggs – $8.50
Crisp bacon and freshly cooked eggs create a straightforward, hearty breakfast plate. Affordable pricing and familiar flavours make it a reliable early-morning favourite.
Chopped BBQ Sandwich – $7
Tender chopped pork is piled into a soft bun and paired naturally with sweet or spicy barbecue sauce. Its simple preparation showcases the restaurant’s traditional Carolina-style pork.
Hushpuppies – $4.50
Cornmeal batter is fried until golden and crisp outside while remaining soft inside. Their slightly sweet, comforting flavour makes them a classic companion to barbecue, ribs, and seafood.