Victory East & Busy Signal

4.2

86 Reviews

$31 to $50

Southern

Victory East & Busy Signal

4.2

$31 to $50

Southern

East Austin

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 17, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

We have 2 very special venues under one Historic roof.
In the front: Victory East Restaurant

Victory East is a vibrant restaurant that serves elevated Southern cuisine with a Caribbean flair. Our craft cocktails complement the sexy and alluring atmosphere, creating a perfect blend of sophistication and excitement. The music perfectly matches the ambiance, making Victory East an unforgettable dining experience.

In the back: Busy Signal Speakeasy & Lounge

Step into the Hidden Oasis of Busy Signal Speakeasy in East Austin! A meticulously remodeled historic venue, we offer an exclusive blend of craft cocktails, live music, DJs, and late-night bites. Perfect for date nights, group outings, and dancing, our speakeasy transforms as the night unfolds. Immerse yourself in the artistry of mixology, savor late-night bites, and let the rhythms of live music and DJs sweep you off your feet.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Southern, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Speakeasy
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(512) 766-1175
Website
https://victoryeastatx.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1104 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702-1909
Neighborhood
East Austin
Cross street
The sign on the building says Victory East - at Waller and E 11th street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Wine

Jerk Chicken Half$24.00
Jerk Chicken Whole$44.00
Rasta Pasta Shrimp$26.00
Rasta Pasta Chicken$24.00
Rasta Pasta Vegan$22.00
Blackened Catfish$24.00
Fried Catfish$24.00
Chicken and Waffles$22.00
Lamb Chops (3)$39.00
oxtail$36.00
Chicken Wings (6)$14.00
- W/ FRIES$3.00
Corn Bread$12.00
Lg - Mac n Cheese$12.00
Brussel Sprouts$9.00
Spiced Candied Yams$9.00
Mixed Greens$9.00
Cocoa Bread$7.00

Sides

Lg - Mac n Cheese$12.00
Brussel Sprouts$9.00
Spiced Candied Yams$9.00
Mixed Greens$9.00
Cocoa Bread$7.00
oxtail mac$22.00

Desserts

Banana Pudding$8.00
Peach Cobbler$8.00

Monday

wings and Mac$12.00
catfish n fries$16.00
shrimp n fries$18.00
Lamb chops and Mac$20.00
short rib Mac$16.00

Lunch

Chicken Wings (6)$14.00
- W/ FRIES$3.00
Chicken Club$16.00
Victory burger$20.00
Green Salad$10.00
Roasted Corn Salad$14.00
Shrimp n fries$15.00
Fish n shrimp$18.00
Nashville Sandwich$16.00
Fish n Fries$12.00

Vodka

Well Vodka$10.00
- Martini$4.00
- Moscow Mule$2.00
- Bloody Mary$2.00
Grey Goose$14.00
- Martini$4.00
- Moscow Mule$2.00
- Bloody Mary$2.00
Tito's$12.00
- Martini$4.00
- Moscow Mule$2.00
- Bloody Mary$2.00
Chopin$14.00
- Martini$4.00
- Moscow Mule$2.00
- Bloody Mary$2.00
Belevdere$14.00
- Martini$4.00
- Moscow Mule$2.00
- Bloody Mary$2.00
Ketel$12.00
- Martini$4.00
- Moscow Mule$2.00
- Bloody Mary$2.00
Ciroc$12.00
- Martini$4.00
- Moscow Mule$2.00
- Bloody Mary$2.00
Deep Eddy Lemon$11.00
- Martini$4.00
- Moscow Mule$2.00
- Bloody Mary$2.00
Deep Eddy Lime$11.00
- Martini$4.00
- Moscow Mule$2.00
- Bloody Mary$2.00
Deep Eddy Grapefruit$11.00
- Martini$4.00
- Moscow Mule$2.00
- Bloody Mary$2.00
Deep Eddy$11.00
- Martini$4.00
- Moscow Mule$2.00
- Bloody Mary$2.00

Gin

Well Gin$10.00
- Martini$4.00
- French 75$4.00
Hendricks$14.00
- Martini$4.00
- French 75$4.00
Bombay Sapphire$12.00
- Martini$4.00
- French 75$4.00
Aviation$12.00
- Martini$4.00
- French 75$4.00
Empress$16.00
- Martini$4.00
- French 75$4.00
Tanquery$12.00
- Martini$4.00
- French 75$4.00
The Botonist$16.00
- Martini$4.00
- French 75$4.00
Still Austin$12.00
- Martini$4.00
- French 75$4.00

Rum

Well Rum$10.00
- Daiquiri$2.00
- Mojito$3.00
- Dark & Stormy$2.00
Captain Morgan (Example)$10.00
- Daiquiri$2.00
- Mojito$3.00
- Dark & Stormy$2.00
Bacardi$10.00
- Daiquiri$2.00
- Mojito$3.00
- Dark & Stormy$2.00
Sailor Jerry$10.00
- Daiquiri$2.00
- Mojito$3.00
- Dark & Stormy$2.00
Flor De Caña$10.00
- Daiquiri$2.00
- Mojito$3.00
- Dark & Stormy$2.00
Bacardi Pineapple$10.00
- Daiquiri$2.00
- Mojito$3.00
- Dark & Stormy$2.00
Bacardi Coconut$12.00
- Daiquiri$2.00
- Mojito$3.00
- Dark & Stormy$2.00
Malibu$10.00
- Daiquiri$2.00
- Mojito$3.00
- Dark & Stormy$2.00
Plantation Pineapple$14.00
- Daiquiri$2.00
- Mojito$3.00
- Dark & Stormy$2.00
Plantation Original Dark$12.00
- Daiquiri$2.00
- Mojito$3.00
- Dark & Stormy$2.00
Plantation 3 Star$16.00
- Daiquiri$2.00
- Mojito$3.00
- Dark & Stormy$2.00
Plantation Isle of Fiji$16.00
- Daiquiri$2.00
- Mojito$3.00
- Dark & Stormy$2.00

Tequila

Painted Donkey Blanco$10.00
- Margarita$2.00
- Spicy Margarita$2.00
- Paloma$2.00
- ranch water$1.00
Painted Donkey Reposado$12.00
- Margarita$2.00
- Spicy Margarita$2.00
- Paloma$2.00
- ranch water$1.00
Casamigo Blanco$14.00
- Margarita$2.00
- Spicy Margarita$2.00
- Paloma$2.00
- ranch water$1.00
Casamigo Reposado$16.00
- Margarita$2.00
- Spicy Margarita$2.00
- Paloma$2.00
- ranch water$1.00
Casamigo Anejo$18.00
- Margarita$2.00
- Spicy Margarita$2.00
- Paloma$2.00
- ranch water$1.00
Casamigo Mezcal$18.00
- Margarita$2.00
- Spicy Margarita$2.00
- Paloma$2.00
- ranch water$1.00
Patron Silver$13.00
- Margarita$2.00
- Spicy Margarita$2.00
- Paloma$2.00
- ranch water$1.00
Patron Anejo$16.00
- Margarita$2.00
- Spicy Margarita$2.00
- Paloma$2.00
- ranch water$1.00
Patron Reposado$15.00
- Margarita$2.00
- Spicy Margarita$2.00
- Paloma$2.00
- ranch water$1.00
Espolon$12.00
- Margarita$2.00
- Spicy Margarita$2.00
- Paloma$2.00
- ranch water$1.00
Illegal Mezcal$13.00
- Margarita$2.00
- Spicy Margarita$2.00
- Paloma$2.00
- ranch water$1.00
Milagro Blanco$8.00
- Margarita$2.00
- Spicy Margarita$2.00
- Paloma$2.00
- ranch water$1.00
Milagro Reposado$10.00
- Margarita$2.00
- Spicy Margarita$2.00
- Paloma$2.00
- ranch water$1.00
Herraduras Blanco$12.00
- Margarita$2.00
- Spicy Margarita$2.00
- Paloma$2.00
- ranch water$1.00
Don Londres$22.00
- Margarita$2.00
- Spicy Margarita$2.00
- Paloma$2.00
- ranch water$1.00
Lalo$17.00
- Margarita$2.00
- Spicy Margarita$2.00
- Paloma$2.00
- ranch water$1.00
Cat Mezcal$16.00
- Margarita$2.00
- Spicy Margarita$2.00
- Paloma$2.00
- ranch water$1.00
Cat Mezcal Anejo$18.00
- Margarita$2.00
- Spicy Margarita$2.00
- Paloma$2.00
- ranch water$1.00
Madre Espadin Mezcal$18.00
- Margarita$2.00
- Spicy Margarita$2.00
- Paloma$2.00
- ranch water$1.00
Madre Ensamble Mezcal$16.00
- Margarita$2.00
- Spicy Margarita$2.00
- Paloma$2.00
- ranch water$1.00
Vida Mezcal$16.00
- Margarita$2.00
- Spicy Margarita$2.00
- Paloma$2.00
- ranch water$1.00
Don Julio Anejo$18.00
- Margarita$2.00
- Spicy Margarita$2.00
- Paloma$2.00
- ranch water$1.00
Don Julio 70$20.00
- Margarita$2.00
- Spicy Margarita$2.00
- Paloma$2.00
- ranch water$1.00
Don Julio 1942$35.00
- Margarita$2.00
- Spicy Margarita$2.00
- Paloma$2.00
- ranch water$1.00
Luna Azulejo Anejo$12.00
- Margarita$2.00
- Spicy Margarita$2.00
- Paloma$2.00
- ranch water$1.00
Class Azul Repo$35.00
- Margarita$2.00
- Spicy Margarita$2.00
- Paloma$2.00
- ranch water$1.00
Dobel blanco$13.00
- Margarita$2.00
- Spicy Margarita$2.00
- Paloma$2.00
- ranch water$1.00
Dobel Repo$15.00
- Margarita$2.00
- Spicy Margarita$2.00
- Paloma$2.00
- ranch water$1.00
Dobel Anejo$17.00
- Margarita$2.00
- Spicy Margarita$2.00
- Paloma$2.00
- ranch water$1.00

Mezcal

400 conojes$14.00
vida$14.00
madre$15.00
Casamigos mezcal$18.00

Whiskey/Bourbon

Alamo Bourbon$16.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00
Angel Envy$14.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00
Angel Envy Finished Rye$16.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00
Basil Hayden$14.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00
Basil Hayden Dark Rye$16.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00
BSB Bourbon$13.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00
Buffalo Trace$16.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00
Bulleit Bourbon$13.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00
Bulleit Rye$15.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00
Colonel Taylor Small Batch$17.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00
Crown Royal$14.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00
Crown Royal Apple$12.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00
Eagle Rare$22.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00
Four Roses$13.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00
Four Roses Small Batch$15.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00
George Dickel Rye$14.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00
George Dickel Sourmash$14.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00
Glenlivet$12.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00
Habiki$18.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00
High West Bourbon$14.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00
Jack Daniel$11.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00
Johnnie Walker Red Label$12.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00
Knob Creek$18.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00
Makers Mark$14.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00
Monkey Shoulder$15.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00
Old Forestor$10.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00
Old Gran Dad$12.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00
well whiskey$10.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00
Still Austin cask$12.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00
Still Austin Straight Bourbon$12.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00
Treaty Oak$18.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00
Tx Bourbon$14.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00
Tx Whiskey$14.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00
Weller Special Reserve$18.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00
Woodford Reserve$14.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00
JAMESON$12.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00
HENNESSY$14.00
- Old Fashioned$2.00
- Manhattan$4.00
- Sazerac$2.00
- sour$2.00

Red Wine

Cabernet GLS$14.00
Cabernet BTL$55.00
Pinot Noir GLS$16.00
Pinot Noir BTL$65.00

Beer

Budweiser$5.00
Michelob Ultra$5.00
Miller Highlife$5.00
Dos XX$6.00
Modelo Especial$6.00
Bud Light$5.00
Heineken$6.00
Pale Ale$6.00
White Claw$6.00

Soda

Water$4.00
Coke$4.00
Diet Coke$4.00
Sprite$4.00
Sweet Tea$4.00
Ginger Brew$4.00
Topo Chico$4.00
Redbull$4.00
SugarFree Redbull$4.00
Voss Still$8.00
Voss Sparkling$8.00
Pineapple$4.00
OJ$4.00

Taste Ticket

Taste ticket$40.00

What 86 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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86 Reviews

J
Julia
Austin
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Servers just weren’t nice. Drinks were overpriced. Too loud.
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Leslie
Austin
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Food, drinks, & ambiance were great but the bad service put a damper on our night. Unfortunate because this place is great just needs some major improvement on service and how they handle reservations.
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Arielle
Houston
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We waited 45 minutes to receive our food and once we received it, some of our items were hot and some of our items were cold which made it difficult to enjoy. When I reserved, I was prompted to let them know what we were celebrating so I listed a birthday since that was the occasion, but that was not acknowledged at any time during our stay. Food was extremely overpriced for the experience we had. The only good thing was the bar in the back because the DJ was really good and overall ambiance was great. Overall, I wouldn’t come back for the food, but I’d come back to enjoy a drink at Busy Signal. I wanted to have good food for my birthday, so I’m disappointed that I wasted a night here and $145 for only 2 people and only 1 of us had alcoholic drinks. Ridiculous.
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Dwight
Columbus
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
My wife and I were able to get a reservation the same day as the dinner which was nice. The food was overall quite tasty and the ambiance was on point with what they were going for. for 6 pm on a Saturday this was very much a spot to be in for a date night. Our only hiccup was my entree came out 12 minutes before my wife's did. Our server did not stop by to let us know that the kitchen was running behind, nor had we talked to her about splitting entrees and coursing them out. We just got her food pretty late and then it took a bit before we could get boxes and get out. I would like to come back but I would request a different waitress.
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Saniyyah S.
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service, delicous food and so accomodating to me during my layover and first visit to Austin, Texas. Thank you Victory for maintaining this crucial part of history!
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Keith
Orlando
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great vibes and food. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. Also not too crowded and from what I’ve been told there is a speak easy towards the back. Definitely will be going back.
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Maria
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and drinks delicious. Waiter was attentive. Ambience amazing! Whole experience amazing!
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Rose
Austin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Food was deLICious but took a while to get to us and was cold once it did. Server was very nice but service was sloooow. There was a big party in the back room so they may have been understaffed but that should be planned for. Atmosphere was perfection - dark and sleek with sexy lighting. Guitarist was aMAZing but that made it a little loud and I felt a bit like I was yelling at my friend as we talked. Will definitely be back and hope to have a better experience.
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Lucinda
Austin
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The catfish and grits were excellent. I am usually a sugar on grits person, but these needed nothing. They were perfect.
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Hannah
Austin
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
I love the look and atmosphere but the service wasn’t great. They provide you a menu with 80% of it you can’t buy or they ran out of. And then you’re completely limited on food and cocktails. I wanted the short rib mac and they said they’re only serving chicken and fries. I’m like then provide a menu stating that. I asked for a specific cocktail, she stated oh we don’t have that either and then they serve your drinks in plastic cups instead of the glasses that the drinks are suppose to come in. Because now I’m mad, we were there for a hour and left. We waited 20-30 min for our first drinks, had to wait on our table after making reservations. They need to do better with service
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FAQs

Victory East & Busy Signal is rated 4.2 stars by 86 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Victory East & Busy Signal

4.2

$31 to $50

Southern

East Austin

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 17, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Google Map for Victory East & Busy Signal

1104 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702-1909

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
The sign on the building says Victory East - at Waller and E 11th street
Neighborhood
East Austin
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Southern, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Speakeasy
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Wine

Website
https://victoryeastatx.com/
Phone number
(512) 766-1175

Victory East & Busy Signal

Victory East & Busy Signal

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

HH Cocktails

buffet$15.00

Meredith$10.00

Lemon Drop Martini$10.00

Henny Sidecar$12.00

Old fashion$10.00

Gin & Juice$10.00

Mimosa$7.00

Appetizers/Salad

Chicken Wings (6)$14.00

Lamb Lollipops (3)$28.00

Truffle Fries$14.00

Corn Bread$12.00

Watermelon Salad$14.00

Golden Corn salad$14.00

shrimp cheviche$7.00

Entree

Jerk Chicken Half$24.00

Jerk Chicken Whole$44.00

Rasta Pasta Shrimp$26.00

Rasta Pasta Chicken$24.00

Rasta Pasta Vegan$22.00

Blackened Catfish$24.00

Fried Catfish$24.00

Chicken and Waffles$22.00

Lamb Chops (3)$39.00

oxtail$36.00

Chicken Wings (6)$14.00

Corn Bread$12.00

Lg - Mac n Cheese$12.00

Brussel Sprouts$9.00

Spiced Candied Yams$9.00

Mixed Greens$9.00

Cocoa Bread$7.00

Sides

Lg - Mac n Cheese$12.00

Brussel Sprouts$9.00

Spiced Candied Yams$9.00

Mixed Greens$9.00

Cocoa Bread$7.00

oxtail mac$22.00

Desserts

Banana Pudding$8.00

Peach Cobbler$8.00

Monday

wings and Mac$12.00

catfish n fries$16.00

shrimp n fries$18.00

Lamb chops and Mac$20.00

short rib Mac$16.00

Lunch

Chicken Wings (6)$14.00

Chicken Club$16.00

Victory burger$20.00

Green Salad$10.00

Roasted Corn Salad$14.00

Shrimp n fries$15.00

Fish n shrimp$18.00

Nashville Sandwich$16.00

Fish n Fries$12.00

Vodka

Well Vodka$10.00

Grey Goose$14.00

Tito's$12.00

Chopin$14.00

Belevdere$14.00

Ketel$12.00

Ciroc$12.00

Deep Eddy Lemon$11.00

Deep Eddy Lime$11.00

Deep Eddy Grapefruit$11.00

Deep Eddy$11.00

Gin

Well Gin$10.00

Hendricks$14.00