Menu - Handlebar J

on the side
Local farm fresh corn on the cob $4
house made mashed potatoes $3
four house made biscuits & honey $3
cowboy beans $4
loaded baked potato $4.95
steamed broccoli $4
cole slaw $3
desserts
7116 Becker Lane • 480-948-0110 • N/W Corner of Scottsdale Rd & Shea Blvd. • handlebarjaz@cox.net
A P u b l i c at i on o f G o o d Ta s t e
Out West in Early
Scottsdale
“hbj special” $8
apple cinnamon burrito deep fried, served with vanilla ice
cream, drizzled with caramel syrup
hot fudge sundae $7
chocolate cake $6
carrot cake $6
cheese cake $6
kids 10 and under
any item below $6.5 (Served with our skinny fries)
pb&j sandwich
grilled cheese sandwich
mini burger
chicken fingers
extra late night grub
in addition to full menu
AVAILABLE LATE NIGHT ON FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS ONLY • 11 pm to 1:30 am
HOMEMADE BISCUITS & GRAVY $5.95
WITH TWO EGGS..ADD $2
HBJ’S AZ EGG SANDWICH $6.95
Served on Texas toast with sliced tomato, jalapeno
bacon and American cheese, served with fries
fish fry
5
9
$9
Hand battered pieces of Cod, french fries and our homemade cole slaw.
wed & Fri
Built in 1960 the Handlebar J (then called “Wild
Bill’s”) was considered to be “out in the boonies”
by most city slickers. The only other places out
here were Drinkwater’s liquor store and a Tastee
Freeze. The HBJ was a rip roarin’ place that was
home to lots of rowdy cowboys, including
original owner “Wild Bill”, who’s crazy antics are
still evident by the bullet hole he accidentally
shot in the pole on the dance floor by twirling
and dropping his loaded 45 pistol. Back then
the clientele’s horses were tied to hitching posts
out front while inside they listened to a then
unknown Waylon Jennings playing and singing
for tips just trying to make a living.
After working for George (Handlebar moustache
wearing) and Joanie (“J”) Lautz; original HBJ
owners) for 9 years, Gwen and Brick Herndon
bought Handlebar J in 1975, (Brick passed away
in 1981) and Gwen has single-handedly kept
the place going all these years. The Herndon
Brothers Band, formed by Ray and Ron in 1986,
(two of Gwen’s sons), provides the music while
other son Rick keeps up the books. The HBJ and
it’s music are so well known that occasional visits
by Vince Gill, Blake Shelton, Lyle Lovett, Toby
Keith, Matthew McConaughey, Vince Vaugh, Jessi
Colter and other celebrities are not uncommon.
In 2007 the HBJ and the Herndon family
were inducted into the Arizona Music and
Entertainment Hall of Fame. “Handlebar J Day”
was inducted by Scottsdale mayor Sam Campana
on October 9, 2000 for being one of Scottsdale’s
western landmarks. Being a favorite spot for
locals as well as out of towners, there’s a story
behind every cowboy hat hanging in the rafters
and name carved in the bar.
The Herndon Family would like to thank you for
your loyal support throughout the years.
(Special from 5 to 8 pm only)
For the Good Times
Hours of Operation
Tuesday-Sunday 4 pm-Bar open late
Kitchen Hours
Sunday, Tuesday-Thursday
4-11 pm
Friday & Saturday
4-1:30 am
Happy Hour
Tuesday-Sunday 4-7 pm
Includes Special Happy Hour Menu
& Drink Prices
TRY OUR
Signature Cocktail
the
bola
happy hour
Tues thru Sat • 4 to 7 pm
Southwest Crispy Chicken Wrap $6
mixed greens, crispy chicken, tortilla strips, sweet corn,
cheese & chipotle ranch.
Caesar Crispy Chicken Wrap $6
romaine, crispy chicken, parmesan cheese, and our
house made Caesar dressing.
mild, medium, or HOT!
Chips & Salsa $4
Cheese Crisp $6
flour tortilla loaded with melted cheese
group menu available for parties of 20 or more
Tacos {fish or crispy chicken} 2 for $4
Pulled BBQ Pork or Beef Sliders $3 ea.
Prices subject to change without notice.
Gwen Herndon and sons, Rick, Ron and Ray
Relax in the saloon after a tiring day with our Happy
Hour drink specials and “rib-tickling” appetizers
Tuesday through Sunday from 4 pm til 7 pm.
Handlebar J’s tradition of great music and dancing
continues...“The Herndon Brothers” perform
Wednesday through Sunday. Tuesdays also feature
the valley’s best LIVE music at 8 pm.
The ever popular J.David Sloan and the “HBJ horns”
join the Herndon Brothers with a nine piece kickin’
party band that packs the house every Wednesday
for “Back to Mr. Lucky’s Night “; bringing the spirit
of (the now closed iconic Arizona nightclub) Mr.
Lucky’s to Handlebar J. Music starts at 7:30 pm;
also featuring the famous “Mr. Lucky’s” style fish fry;
thanks to our good friend Bob Sikora for the recipe.
Try out your new boots or get those old ones on
and join us for line-dance lessons Tuesdays at 7 pm
($5 fee) with Dee Lloyd. Wednesday at 6:30 it’s FREE
Arizona two-step lessons with Wendy..
KEEP THE TIE!
Half-Dozen Chicken Wings $5
have your next group celebration at handlebar j
Fill Your Belly &
Kick Up Your Heels
J David Sloan and Ray Herndon fiddling around
happy hour drink prices
Well Drinks, House Wines
and Domestic Beer.....$3
Margaritas.....$5
Check out the great variety of
Handlebar J souvenirs
available by the front door.
HBJ Shirts & Caps, CDs and
a lot more.
chuckwagon RIB TICKLERS
AKA • Appetizers
grilled artichoke $9.5
served with parmesan garlic-aioli for dipping.
“available in season”
CORN COB LOLLIPOPS
loaded with cheddar, pepper jack cheese,
chives and bacon.
“Elotes Asados” $6.5
three skewered pieces of fresh corn rolled in crema
fresca, cotija cheese and sprinkled with chili pepper for
a ‘lil kick!
JALAPENO POPPERS
2/$5.50 or 4/$10
XL jalapenos stuffed with pepper jack and cheddar
cheese, cream cheese, breaded & fried.
soooo good!
HBJ NACHOS $7.5
loaded with melted cheese. add jalapenos for $1
SUPER NACHOS $12.95
loaded with cheese, chili & beans, jalapenos, green
chilies, black olives, diced tomatoes, onion & avocado.
ONION RINGS $7
SKINNY FRIES $5
BBQ BABY BACK RIBLETS
half rack $12.5
POTATO SKINS $9.5
with melted cheese add $1 with chili add $2
full rack $16.5
CHIPS ‘N SALSA $5
CHICKEN WINGS $9.5
one dozen, mild, medium, hot, bbq.
freshly made tortilla chips with our homemade salsa
(Ask for our home made HOT sauce too.)
CHEESE CRISP $8
FISH TACOS $9
three mini tacos topped with chipotle remoulade,
cabbage and house made salsa.
crispy flour tortilla loaded with cheese.
with chicken add $3 • with green chilies add $1
PRAIRIE HOUSE GREENS
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD $10.50
romaine lettuce with house made caesar dressing,
parmesan cheese, & crispy toast. with grilled chicken add $4.5
COBB SALAD $14
grilled chicken, field greens, bleu cheese crumbles,
black olives, bacon bits, red onions, diced tomatoes,
hard-boiled egg and avocado.
house salad $5.95
TACO SALAD $14
mixed greens, ground beef, chili & beans, black olives,
cheese, tomatoes, avocado, tossed with
chipotle ranch dressing in a taco shell bowl.
*Rick’s “fRizzled” Salad $14
mixed greens, grilled chicken, corn, cheese, tomato, topped
with crispy tortilla strips. with steak $16
add house salad to any
entree $3.95
ice cold mixed greens
fish & other stuff
Tilapia $14.95
chicken fingers $10.5
our Cajun seasoned, pan seared Tilapia, topped with an avocado salsa,
jicama and cilantro-lime crema. Served on a bed of rice.
three fried chicken fingers served with skinny fries.
Ray’s fish tacos $12.75
two battered cod soft tacos topped with cabbage, salsa, and creamy chipotle remoulade, served with pinto beans and rice.
gwen’s fried chicken $12.95
Gwen’s recipe, served with corn on the cob, mashed potatoes and gravy,
biscuits & honey.
cowboy chili & pintos $8.5
BUNKHOUSE fare
These babies
fall right off
the bone!
HBJ’s
famous
bbq
Rubbed with love in our house-mixed BBQ spices, slowed cooked and glazed with our homemade smoky
chipotle bbq sauce, and accompanied by farm fresh corn on the cob, house potatoes, biscuits & honey.
baby back
pork ribs
Half bbq
chicken
$14.95
full rack $21.95
half rack $16.95
steaks of stature
*the “j” steak $31.95
*New York Strip $28.95
16 oz. rib eye, Niman Ranch, 100% natural beef
raised on U.S. Family Farms, served with farm fresh
corn on the cob, house potatoes, biscuits & honey,
add sauteed mushrooms or grilled onions $2
12 oz steak cooked to order, ANGUS choice beef,
served with baked potato and steamed broccoli.
add sautéed mushroom or grilled onions $2ea
You don’t have to be from the Big Apple to Love
this cut!
*the ‘lil doggie $15.95
our “steak sandwich” is a 7 oz. top sirloin served with
garlic parmesan cheese toast and skinny fries
*the handlebar q $25.95
combos
baby back ribs with choice of 7oz. top sirloin steak or bbq
chicken breast, served with farm fresh corn on the cob, house
potatoes, biscuits & honey.
*ron’s favorite steak & enchiladas $21.5
burgers and sandwiches
burger buns made fresh, built with lettuce, tomato, onion, and a pickle on the side, served with our irresistible skinny fries. want cheese? add
$1 (American, cheddar, pepper jack, bleu cheese, or Swiss), with jalapeno bacon add $2
*cowboy burger $10.75
1/2 lb. Niman Ranch beef patty grilled to order.
*santa fe burger $12.75
1/2 lb. Niman Ranch beef patty topped with roasted green chilies, pepper
jack cheese, jalapeno bacon, avocado slices & chipotle mayo.
*’Yodelin’ cowboy burger $12.75
1/2 lb. Niman Ranch beef patty with swiss cheese
and sauteed mushrooms.
H-B-V burger $10.5
southwest mac ‘n cheese $9
Marinated mushroom, fire roasted bell peppers, grilled zucchini, pepper
Jack cheese and pesto, served on a gluten free bun
with sweet potato fries.
cheddar and pepper jack cheese, jalapeno bacon, yellow corn,
green chilies, onion and garlic sauce.
HBJ’s Ass-Kickin’ Chicken Sandwich $12.75
topped with cheese and onions and served with tortilla chips.
vegan plate $10.95
corn on the cob, baked potato, fresh steamed and grilled veggies.
7 oz. top sirloin steak and two green chili cheese
enchiladas, topped with fried onion strings.
*The J-B-Q Burger $12.95
1/2 lb. Niman Ranch beef patty topped with our home made BBQ sauce,
bacon, melted American cheese and onion strings.
*scottsdale charro Burger $12.95
1/2 lb. Niman Ranch beef patty topped with fresh jalapenos,
cheddar-jack, jalapeno bacon and chipotle mayo.
*SLIDERS $8.75
two mini burgers with cheese topped with an
onion ring, served with au jus for dipping.
pulled bbq pork sandwich $10.5
topped with homemade slaw on a toasted herb bun
chicken sandwich
$10.75
(Grilled or BBQ) Simple but good.
Grilled diced chicken,, topped with pepper jack cheese, jalapeno bacon,
avocado slices and chipotle mayo.
Get ready for your taste buds to scream yee-haw!!
* Steaks and burgers may be cooked to order, however consuming raw or uncooked meats
may increase your risk of food borne illness especially if you have certain medical conditions.
20% gratuity will be added to
all parties of 8 or more