Juniper on Main Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Juniper on Main, where New American cuisine meets Southern charm and fresh seafood. Located in the heart of Carmel, Indiana, this women-owned restaurant offers a vibrant menu designed for every palate. The appetizers are a highlight, featuring Southern Nachos layered with Coca-Cola BBQ Pulled Pork and Lowcountry Crab Cakes accompanied by lemon aioli, creating a delightful sharing experience.
The salads, like the Forsyth Fig Salad with sweet tea-brined chicken and fried goat cheese, beautifully merge flavors and textures, while the Savannah Style Shrimp and Grits pays homage to tradition with its rich, smoky notes. Juniper on Main also caters to dietary preferences, offering vegan and vegetarian options amidst its casual yet trendy atmosphere. With outdoor seating available and a commitment to sustainability, the restaurant ensures a welcoming experience for everyone.
Appetizers and Shareables
Southern Nachos
Coca-Cola BBQ Pulled Pork, Hot Pimiento Cheese, Sweet Cornand Fresh Basil Salsa, Tomato, Pickled Red Onion
Fried Green Tomatoes
Preserved lemon aioli, green tomato jam, arugula.
Corn Bread Basket
Buttermilk cornbread, whipped sweet butter
Lowcountry Crab Cakes
Lemon aioli, citrus dressed greens.
Flight of Deviled Eggs
Creatively prepared daily.
Brussels Sprouts
Rosemary vinaigrette, toasted pecans, dried cranberries.
Hot Pimiento Cheese Dip
Served with Grilled Naan Points
Granny Smith Apple Caprese
Tart Granny Smith Apple, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Balsamic Vinegar & Olive oil from our Main St. partners @ The Olive Mill Carmel. Delicious!!
Savannah Crab Stew
Cream, sherry and shallots.
House Salad
Arugula, goat cheese, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, citrus vinaigrette. Add protein for an additional charge.
Forsyth Fig Salad
Sweet tea brined chicken, fried goat cheese with rosemary and honey, cranberry, seasonal berries, pecans and sunflower seeds, with balsamic glaze, served with rosemary fig balsamic dressing over arugula, topped with red onion marmalade.
Telfair Cobb Salad
Grilled chicken, sweet corn and fresh basil relish, tomato, arugula and romaine, deviled egg, bacon, blue cheese crumbles, scallions, basil blue cheese dressing.
St. Simons Salmon Salad
Grilled Salmon, Georgia peanut sauce, pineapple salsa, sweet chili sauce, pecans, Cucumber, pickled red onion, arugula, Cilantro, Lime, citrus vinaigrette
Garden Salad
Fresh sweet corn and basil salsa, tomato, cucumber, cheddar, romaine arugula, fresh herb ranch
Soups and Greens
Shrimp and Grits
Savannah Style Shrimp and Grits
Jumbo shrimp, smoked sausage, charred tomato, geechie boy heirloom cheese grits, caramelized sweet onion and peppers, Coca-Cola BBQ.
Charleston Style Shrimp and Grits
Smoked sausage, jumbo shrimp, caramelized sweet onion and peppers, geechie boy heirloom cheese grits, cream sherry gravy, topped with a fried egg.
Crab Rangoon Tacos
House crab cake, scallion cream cheese, sweet chili sauce, scallions, cabbage.
Grilled Citrus Shrimp Tacos
Grilled Citrus Shrimp, Pineapple salsa, lemon aioli, cabbage.
Peanut Chicken Tacos
Sweet Tea Brined Grilled Chicken, House Georgia Peanut Sauce, Cabbage, Pickled Red Onion, Fresh Sweet Corn and Basil Salsa.
Blackened Tilapia Tacos
Blackened Tilapia, Avocado, Creamy Coleslaw, Lemon Aioli, Cilantro, Pickled Red Onion
Tybee Plantain Tacos
Sweet Plantains, Georgia Peanut Sauce, Sweet Corn and Basil Salsa, Cabbage, Pickled Red Onion
Pulled Pork Chimichurri Tacos
Seasoned Pulled Pork, Fresh Herb Chimichurri, Creamy Cole Slaw, Pickled Red Onion
Gourmet Tacos
Mac and Cheese
Carolina Mac
Sriracha Bourbon BBQ pulled pork, pickled red onion, creamy coleslaw.
Magnolia Mac
Risin creek goat cheese, dried cranberry, toasted pecans, red onion marmalade served with citrus dressed greens.
Buffalo Mac
Sweet tea brined chicken, blue cheese crumbles, Franks red hot sauce, celery, Buttermilk Ranch drizzle
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Sweet tea brined chicken, pecans, grapes, romaine, Texas toast
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
Coca-Cola BBQ, creamy coleslaw, pickled red onion, brioche bun
Glennas Granny Smith Grilled Cheese
Granny smith green apple, fontina cheese, spiced green tomato jam.
Short Rib and Pimiento Grilled Cheese
Stout braised short rib, pimiento cheese, spiced aioli, sauteed onion.
Cabbagetown Meatloaf Sandwich
Unforgettable meatloaf on Texas toast with basil aioli, pickled red onion, romaine, tomatoes, served fully dressed with fries.
Moon River Burger
Fischer farm beef, pimiento cheese, fontina, bacon jam, pickled red onion, romaine, Brioche Bun
Buddy's BLT
Fischer Farm Bacon, Tomato, Romaine, Fried Egg, Preserved Lemon Aioli, Texas Toast
Blackened Tilapia Sandwich
Avocado, Spiced Lemon Aioli, Romaine, Tomato, Pickled Red Onion, Brioche Bun
CBR Chicken Sandwich
Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Bacon, Fresh Herb Ranch, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickled Red Onion, Brioche Bun
Pimiento & Tomato Grilled Cheese
House made Pimiento Cheese, Tomato, Freh Herb Chimichurri Spread
Sandwiches
Entrees
Grilled Salmon with Chili Lime Butter
Coconut rice with citrus black beans, asparagus, pickled red onion, sweet plantains, cilantro.
Local Stout Glazed Short Ribs
Juniper berries, Geechie Boy heirloom cheese grits, garlic sauted okra.
Mae Maes Meatloaf
Ketchup and brown sugar glaze, mashed red potatoes, collard and smoky collard greens.
Hot Honey Buttermilk Chicken Strips
Fresh battered buttermilk chicken, hot honey drizzle, creamy coleslaw served with french fries.
Southern Blackened Catfish
Garlic sauteed okra, Geechie Boy heirloom cheese grits, pickled red onion, remoulade.
Sea Island Platter
Sweet plantains, citrus black beans, coconut rice, cilantro.
Bone-In Smoked Porkchop
Fischer Farm Smoked Pork, Peach and Apple Chutney, Mashed Red Potatoes with Stout Gravy, Fresh Green Beans
Chimichurri Salmon
Fresh Herb Chimichurri, Asparagus, Mashed Red Potatoes
Country Fried Steak with Madeira Spiked Red-Eye Gravy
Fischer farm beef, fresh sauted green beans, creamed corn, mashed red potatoes
Southern Coastal Plate
Crab cake, grilled jumbo shrimp, pineapple salsa, sweet chili sauce, coconut rice, asparagus, lemon aoli
Filet with Brandy-Wine reduction
Fischer Farm grass fed-dry aged Beef, Rollo's Red Wine Reduction Sauce, Caramelized Sweet Onion, Mashed Red Potatoes, Asparagus
Fried Chicken Platter
Fresh battered fried buttermilk chicken strips, mashed red potatoes with stout gravy, fresh sauted green beans, creamed corn
Peach Glazed Salmon
Peach Balsamic Glazed Salmon, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Collard Greens
Rosemary Pork Loin
Pan-seared pork with Rollos secret bbq sauce, Smokey collard greens, mashed sweet potatoes
Sweet Tea Brined Chicken Beurre Blanc
Pan-seared lightly breaded chicken, white wine butter reduction with southern vegetables, Yukon gold mashed potatoes