The Vortex Bar & Grill Menu
Welcome to The Vortex Bar & Grill, a culinary gem nestled in Atlanta, where the burgers reign supreme. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and eclectic decor, The Vortex offers a unique dining experience that appeals to various palates. From the iconic Lone Star Tex Melt to the enticing Ka'mana Wa'na Lei'ya burger, each dish is crafted to impress. Noteworthy customer favorites include the black bean burger and fried cheesecake, demonstrating the menu's versatility.
- Judgement-Free Zone: Embrace a relaxed environment where everyone can enjoy their dining experience.
- Exquisite Service: Attentive staff ensures that your every need is met, contributing to an unforgettable evening.
- Sober Night Options: With delicious mocktails like the "Mingle," everyone can indulge in a night out, sober or not.
Whether you're a local or just passing through, make sure to check out The Vortex Bar & Grill for a truly memorable meal.
Sandwiches
ATL Chopped Cheese
Inspired by the NYC classic, we cook chopped blackened ground sirloin with grilled onions. Then we top it with American cheese, tomatoes, shredded lettuce and secret sauce and service it on a griddled hoagie.
Havana En Atlanta
A traditional cuban sandwich filled with roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, mojo marinated pickles and spicy brown mustard – griddled nice and flat. Great with a side of fried plantains. – served “as-is” only.
Grilled Cheesy Mofo
Pepper jack, provolone, cheddar and applewood smoked bacon on butter-griddled, parmesan encrusted sourdough.
Yankee Reuben
Corned beef, Swiss cheese, caraway sauerkraut and thousand island dressing served on griddled swirl rye bread. This is a pretty damned delectable Reuben for a burger joint in Atlanta.
Big Naked Weenie
We flame-grill a big, thick 9-inch beef weenie and serve it naked on a butter-griddled bun.
Killer Tomato Soup
This smooth and savory soup is not vegan or vegetarian because it contains cream and chicken stock, which is why it’s so damned delicious.
Tasty Turkey Chili
Made with ground turkey, fire roasted tomatoes, green chiles, jalapeños, black beans, onion and cilantro, all cooked in a seasoned cream stock. Slightly smoky with a little bit of spiciness.
Spicy Beef Chili
Made with ground sirloin, chipotle peppers, cayenne pepper and a secret combination of seasonings, but not a single bean. It’s mighty meaty and mighty spicy, so don’t order it if you can’t take the heat.
House Salad
Salad made your way. These are the six toppings that we add to a big bowl of mixed greens in order to create our House Salad: Bacon Bits, Mushrooms, Diced Tomato, Diced Red Onion, Shredded Cheese, Croutons.
50/50 Chili
A half-serving of Spicy Beef Chili and half-serving of Tasty Turkey Chili all mixed together in the same cup or bowl.
Chili, Soup and Salad
Appetizers
Mac 'N' Cheesy Changa
We fill a flour tortilla with macaroni ‘n’ cheese and barbecued pulled pork, and wrap it up like a burrito. Then we deep-fry it, slice it into four pieces, top it with a drizzle of our famous cheesy-cheese goo™ and serve it with a side of spicy honey BBQ sauce. It’s like a whole damn barbecue is happening inside your mouth.
Muthacluckin' Chicken Rolls
Shredded flame-grilled chicken, cheese, onions, cilantro and a blend of seasonings, all stuffed inside a flour tortilla and deep-fried. It comes sliced into four rolls for sharing (or not). Served with jalapeño ranch dressing.
Cheese-Balls O' Glory
These battered, deep-fried dollops of cheese curd and jalapeño bits might be the tastiest balls you ever put in your mouth. Served with jalapeño ranch for dipping, this bounty of balls is perfect for sharing.
Fried Pickles Of Love
Crispy, crunchy dill pickle spears (not slices), battered, breaded and deep-fried to perfection. Served with a side of jalapeño ranch for dipping. Just like your sweet old Mee Maw used to make. Bless her heart.
BadAss Buffalo Wings
Five deep-fried chicken wings served with celery and a side of blue cheese (or ranch) dressing.
Red Bull
Original, Sugarfree or Yellow Tropical – 8.4-ounce can.
Mexican Coke
12.5-ounce bottle.
Topo Chico
12.5-ounce bottle.
Ginger Beer
12-ounce can
Abita Root Beer
12-ounce bottle.
Bottle Water
16.9-ounce bottle.
Bottled and Canned Beverages
Soft Drinks
Coke Zero Sugar
The same great taste but with zero calories.
Hi-C Pink Lemonade
Explosive fruit flavors and 100% of the vitamin c your body needs.
Sprite
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
Coca Cola
Unsweetened Tea
Sweet Tea
Ginger Ale
Powerade Mountain Berry Blast
A combination of electrolytes and carbohydrates that provide effective hydration and energy.
Dr. Pepper
Diet Coke
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
Fanta Orange Soda
Change up your routine with the bright, bubbly, fruity orange flavor.
Mayo Packets
Mustard Packets
To-Go Utensils
Ketchup Packets
Condiments
Sauces, Dressings and Extra
Zapps Voodoo Potato Chips
Side Of Cheese Goo
Side Mac N Cheese
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Side Tater Tots
Cup Of Cheese Goo
Atomic Death Sauce
Blue Cheese Dressing
1000 Island
Guacamole
Spicy Honey BBQ
Side Plantains
Ranch
Honey Mustard
Buffalo Sauce
Side Onion Rings
Side French Fries
Jalapeno Ranch
Holy Guacamole
Topped with jack cheese and a big glob of our freshly made guacamole. Burger divinity. Burger is topped with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, and dill Pickle slices.
Blue Shroom
Topped with a scoop of mind-expanding blue cheese, sautéed mushrooms, and bacon. You’ll see God. Burger is topped with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, and dill Pickle slices.
Cheeseburger
Choose either American, Cheddar, Provolone, Swiss, Jack, or Pepper Jack cheese (2 slices), OR a big scoop of Whiskey Pimento Cheese, Chipotle Cream Cheese, or Blue Cheese Spread. Burger is topped with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, and dill Pickle slices. Add Applewood Smoked Bacon (3 Strips) for an additional charge.
Black & Blue
Blackened and topped with our creamy homemade blue cheese spread. It’ll knock you out. Burger is topped with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, and dill Pickle slices.
Plain Ol' Hamburger
No frills, no-nonsense. We’ll cook it to your preferred temperature and top it with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and dill pickle slices.
Hell's Fury
Pepper jack cheese, Atomic Death Sauce™, habanero relish, and a roasted jalapeño. Not for sissies.Burger is topped with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, and dill Pickle slices.
Ultimate Patty Melt
Two 4-ounce griddled sirloin patties served on grilled marble-rye, topped with swiss and cheddar cheese, grilled onions, and sliced dill pickles, all slathered with our secret burger sauce.
Ka' Mana Wa'Na Lei'Ya
A scoop of chipotle cream cheese, 3 slices of bacon, and spicy pineapple jalapeño jelly on Texas toast.
Classic Bypass
Topped with a fried egg, American cheese, and bacon. It’ll give you palpitations. Burger is topped with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, and dill Pickle slices.
Retro Diner Burger
Two 4-ounce griddled sirloin patties topped with white American Cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, and sliced dill pickles on a burger bun, all slathered with homemade Vortex diner relish.
Pickle Rick
Topped with fried pickles, whiskey pimento cheese, bacon, and house-made Szechuan sauce. I’m Pickle Rick!