Refreshing Beverages, Cocktails & Mocktails
9 items in this category.
The drink menu is usually the fastest decision at the table and the one people think least about. It shouldn't be. The right drink changes how a meal tastes, and drink pricing is where happy hour savings actually live.
This page covers bar staples, zero-proof options, soft drinks and refills, and which pairings work with which food.
Drinks Menu
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Fountain Drink
Your choice of fountain soda, served with free refills.
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Dasani Bottled Water
Bottled Dasani spring water.
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Freshly Brewed Unsweet Iced Tea 1/2 Gallon Jug
A half-gallon jug of Gold Peak tea, brewed fresh and unsweetened.
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Freshly Brewed Sweet Iced Tea 1/2 Gallon Jug
A half-gallon jug of freshly brewed, sweetened Gold Peak iced tea.
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Signature Slushes
Frozen slushes in rotating flavors like cherry limeade and tropical mixes.
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Red Bull Passion Slush
A frozen slush of passion fruit and guava with your choice of Red Bull.
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Freshly Brewed Gold Peak® Sweet Black Iced Tea
Gold Peak black tea, brewed fresh daily and lightly sweetened, served over ice.
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Freshly Brewed Gold Peak® Unsweet Black Iced Tea
Gold Peak black tea, brewed fresh daily and served unsweetened over ice.
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Strawberry Lemonade ½ Gallon Jug
Cold lemonade blended with real strawberries.
Handcrafted Cocktails & Bar Specials
Casual dining bar menus tend to run on a few reliable formats.
Margaritas and tequila drinks lead most lists, usually in a house version plus a few flavored variations. They pair well with spicy and grilled food.
Whiskey drinks like an old fashioned or a whiskey sour sit at the heavier end and go better with steak and rich entrees.
Vodka-based fruit cocktails and frozen drinks cover the sweeter side. They're popular in warm months and with dessert.
Beer selections usually include domestic lagers, a few imports, and rotating local craft options. Draft beer is often cheaper by the pitcher for groups.
House specials change with the season. If a drink is featured on a table tent or a promotional board, that's usually the current best price on the bar menu.
Zero-Proof Mocktails & Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Zero-proof menus have grown quickly, and most casual dining restaurants now carry more than a token option.
Common formats:
- Fruit-forward mocktails built on juice, soda water, and syrup
- Virgin versions of house cocktails, made without the spirit
- Non-alcoholic beer, increasingly available on tap or bottled
- Sparkling lemonades and flavored sodas
- Cold brew and iced coffee drinks at some locations
If a mocktail isn't listed, bartenders can usually build one. Ask for a virgin version of a cocktail you like, minus the alcohol, and expect the price to be lower.
One note worth knowing: non-alcoholic beers are not always fully alcohol-free. Most contain a trace amount under 0.5% ABV. If you need a genuinely zero option, ask.
Soft Drinks, Teas & Flavored Lemonades
| Drink | Refills | Sugar level | Pairs with |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cola and soft drinks | Usually free | High | Burgers, fried items |
| Diet soft drinks | Usually free | None | Anything |
| Unsweetened iced tea | Usually free | None | Grilled meats, salads |
| Sweet tea | Usually free | High | Southern-style dishes |
| Lemonade | Often free | High | Spicy food, chicken |
| Flavored lemonade | Sometimes extra | High | Desserts, kids meals |
| Coffee | Often free | None | After the meal |
| Milk and juice | No refills | Varies | Kids meals |
Free refills are standard on fountain drinks, iced tea, and often lemonade at most casual dining restaurants. Specialty and flavored versions sometimes carry a charge and may not include refills.
Refills generally do not apply to takeout or delivery orders.
If you're watching sugar, unsweetened iced tea with lemon is the most useful order on the menu. It's free-refillable at most places and pairs with nearly everything.
Happy Hour Deals & Meal Pairing Suggestions
Happy hour usually runs on weekday afternoons and covers drinks plus select appetizers. Hours vary by location, and dine-in only restrictions are common because of alcohol regulations.
Pairing guide:
- Steak or ribs: amber ale, a full-bodied red, or an old fashioned
- Burgers: lager, cola, or a light draft beer
- Fried chicken and wings: crisp lager, lemonade, or sweet tea
- Spicy food: something sweet, since bitter beers make heat sharper
- Seafood and salads: white wine, wheat beer, or unsweetened iced tea
- Dessert: espresso, cold brew, or a cream-based cocktail
For groups, pitchers of beer or large-format cocktails work out cheaper per person than individual glasses.
Alcohol laws differ by state and county, including hours of service and delivery rules, so availability changes depending on where you are.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes. Anyone receiving alcohol must show valid government-issued photo ID showing they're 21 or older. Delivery drivers are required to check ID at handoff and can refuse the order. Alcohol delivery isn't legal in every state or county.
Free refills are standard for dine-in fountain drinks, iced tea, and usually lemonade. Specialty or flavored versions may be excluded or carry a charge. Refills don't apply to takeout or delivery orders. Policies are set by location.
Most locations offer fruit-based mocktails, virgin versions of house cocktails, non-alcoholic beer, and flavored lemonades. Bartenders can often make a zero-proof version of a listed cocktail on request, typically at a lower price than the original.
Yes, pitchers of beer, soft drinks, and some large-format cocktails are commonly available for groups and cost less per serving. Bulk alcohol for off-premise events is usually restricted by state law, so confirm with the restaurant.
In most cases yes, though service hours for alcohol are set by state and local law and can start later on Sundays. Some locations limit the full cocktail menu during lunch. Check with your restaurant for current service hours.
Choosing a Drink
Pick against the food, not with it. Rich meals want something crisp, spicy meals want something slightly sweet, and sweet desserts want something bitter. That single rule handles most of the drink menu.