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Awakening Bar & Grill 520 8th Street Southeast
520 8th Street Southeast, Washington, DC
Awakening Bar & Grill
Bar Bites and Shareables
Crab and Shrimp Rolls
A luxurious blend of delicate crabmeat and old bay shrimp, meticulously wrapped in a delicate spring roll wrapper, encased within a light, crispy wonton$16.00Candied Bacon Deviled Eggs
Our creamy deviled eggs are topped with a sweet and savory candied bacon and bright tomato relish$13.00Crispy Green Beans
Slender haircots verts, enveloped in a delicate crispy batter and fried until golden. Served with fiery wasabi Old Bay aioli and a side of sweet and tangy mambo sauce$9.00Old Bay Shrimp
Succulent, large grilled shrimp , served with zesty Old Bay aioli, fresh lemon and herbs$16.00Mambo Wings (6)
Fried, succulent chicken wings. Served with our home made signature mambo sauce smothered or on the side$16.00Mambo Wings (12)
Fried, succulent chicken wings. Served with our home made signature mambo sauce smothered or on the side$22.00Fried Green Tomatoes
Tart green tomatoes fried and topped with herbed cheese. Served with zesty Old Bay dipping sauce$13.00Veggie Roll
Two crispy golden fried vegetable spring rolls. Served with a side of our house made green goddess dipping sauce.$14.00Avocado Bruschetta
Toasted crostini adorned with a layer of velvety smashed avocado, vibrant marinated cherry tomatoes, elegant shallots, finished with pickled peppers.$15.00Gouda Burger Sliders
Bite-sized beef patties stuffed with rich, smoked Gouda cheese and topped with sweet, caramelized onions, crispy kale, and our house made basil mayonnaise.$22.00Black and Blue Bites
Miniature ciabatta rounds layered with blackened slice ribeye, graced with sharp piqauncy of blue cheese crumbles, charred onions and horseradish sauce$22.00Salmon Po Boy
$18.00
Handhelds
Uptown Burger (Turkey)
Turkey burger patty, creamy smashed avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, pepper jack cheese, candied bacon, dijonnaise, on a toasted brioche bun.$22.00Awakening Burger
Two 8 oz all beef patties, melted aged cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomotoes, sweet onions, on a toasted brioche bun$19.00Impossible Burger
Plant based patty, fresh greens, tomatoes, signature sauce, on a toasted artisan bun$20.00Crab Cake Sandwich
8 oz pan seared premium crab, lettuce, Old Bay remoulade, house made mambo sauce on a brioche bun$24.00Half Smoke
Spicy grilled ground beef and pork sausage, signature house chili, melted cheese and shaved onions$12.00Uptown Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, advocate, lettuce, tomato, onion, candied bacon, pepper jack cheese, dijonnaise on toasted brioche bun$22.00
Soups
Cream of Crab Soup (Cup)
Jumbo crab in rich creamy base, fresh vegetables, in classic Old Bay seasoning$10.00Cream of Crab Soup (Bowl)
Jumbo crab in rich creamy base, fresh vegetables, in classic Old Bay seasoning$15.00Loaded Chili (Cup)
House made chili crafted all chuck beef, topped with melted cheese, dollop of sour cream, fresh chives, and house chips$8.00Loaded Chili (Bowl)
House made chili crafted all chuck beef, topped with melted cheese, dollop of sour cream, fresh chives, and house chips$13.00
Salads
Chopped Kale Salad
Medley of chopped kale, crisp Granny Smith apples, dried cherries, aged goat cheese and crunchy sunflower brittle$15.00Chopped Kale Salad (Lunch)
Medley of chopped kale, crisp Granny Smith apples, dried cherries, aged goat cheese and crunchy sunflower brittle$10.00House Salad
Iceberg lettuce, ripe tomotoes, english cucumbers, shaved red onion, shredded carrots, artisanal croutons, lightly dressed with house vinaigrette$14.00House Salad (Lunch)
Iceberg lettuce, ripe tomotoes, english cucumbers, shaved red onion, shredded carrots, artisanal croutons, lightly dressed with house vinaigrette$9.50Ceasar Salad
Lightly grilled baby gem romain hearts, tossed in classic house made ceasar dressing, shaved aged parmesan cheese and croutons$15.00Ceasar Salad (Lunch)
Lightly grilled baby gem romain hearts, tossed in classic house made ceasar dressing, shaved aged parmesan cheese and croutons$10.00
Sides
Mac N Cheese
Creamy macaroni pasta with chef selected cheese blend$7.00Braised Kale
Tender kale leaves, braised with aromatic herbs and spices$7.00Garlic Green Beans
Blanched green beans coated in garlic infused olive oil$7.00Mimi's Homemade Biscuits
Two of Mimi's signature, light, and flaky biscuits, baked fresh daily. Served warm with whipped, creamy honey butter and side of house made seasonal jam$7.00House Fries
Hand-cut fries with parmesan cheese, olive oil and cracked pepper$7.00
Pasta
Pasta Primavera
Seasonal "zoodle" cut vegatables in herb beurre blanc sauce$22.00Pasta Primevera (Lunch)
Seasonal "zoodle" cut vegatables in herb beurre blanc sauceRasta Pasta
Creamy jerk penne pasta with peppers, onions, cherry tomatoes & jerk chicken$22.00Rasta Pasta (Lunch)
Creamy jerk penne pasta with peppers, onions, cherry tomatoes & jerk chicken
Mains
Vegan Belognese
Impossible meat cooked in savory roasted garlic pepper sauce over gluten free linguini with fresh basil$24.00Blackened Salmon
Seared salmon fillet, finished with a Old Bay creole sauce, served atop a bed of flavor infused braised kale$24.00Lamb Chops
Garlic-rosemary marinated seared lamb chops, finished with a red wine butter glaze, served alongside yukon gold potato mash$36.00Rasta Pasta
Al dente penne and spiced jerk chicken bathed in creamy jerk sauce, tossed with sauteed peppers, sweet onions, ripe cherry tomatoes.$22.00Shrimp Linguini
Butter-sautéed shrimp tossed with al dente linguine, roasted garlic cream sauce, finished with garlic chips, scallion ribbons and fresh basil.$22.00Chicken & Waffles
Vanilla scented belgian waffle topped with juicy fried chicken wings, garnished with berries, butter and maple syrup$24.00Pasta Primavera (Vegan By Request)
Seasonal "zoodle" cut vegatables in herb beurre blanc sauce$22.00Steak Frites
A 14 oz. ribeye, flame-grilled to perfection and served with a vibrant chimichurri alongside pommes frites$32.00Crab Cakes
A duality of eight-ounce crab cakes, composed entirely of succulent crabmeat, alongside our vibrant house slaw$32.00
Desserts
Rock Creek Peach Cake
Layers of vanilla cinnamon cake, peach filling flavored with Rock Creek peach soda, cinnamon cream cheese icing, and fresh whipped cream.$9.00Million Dollar Brownie
A rich, decadent milk chocolate brownie crowned with a scorched gold toasted marshmallow meringue.$9.00Bourbon Bread Pudding
Rich bread pudding with bourbon glaze$9.00Banana Spring Rolls
Hennessy flambe’ bananas wrapped and fried into crispy spring rolls, dusted in cinnamon sugar, brown sugar caramel, dark chocolate and vanilla creme anglaise.$9.00
Beer
Draft Beer - 16oz
16oz DFT Awakening Lager
$8.0016oz DFT DC Brau Corruption IPA
$8.0016oz DFT DC Brau Plus Pilsner
$8.0016oz DFT Guiness
$9.0016oz DFT Miller Lite
$7.0016oz DFT Michelob ULTRA
$7.0016oz DFT Modelo
$8.0016oz DFT Modelo Negro
$8.0016oz DFT Sam Adams Seasonal
$8.0016oz DFT Stella
$9.0016oz DFT 1911 Black Cherry Cider
$8.0016oz DFT Dogfish 60 Minute IPA
$10.0016oz DFT Dogfish
$10.0016oz DFT Angry Orchard
$8.00
Draft Beer - Pitcher
PIT Awakening Lager
$28.00PIT DC Brau Corruption IPA
$28.00PIT DC Brau Plus Pilsner
$28.00PIT Guiness
$30.00PIT Miller Lite
$26.00PIT Michelob ULTRA
$26.00PIT Modelo
$28.00PIT Modelo Negro
$28.00PIT Sam Adams Seasonal
$28.00PIT Stella
$30.00PIT 1911 Black Cherry Cider
$28.00PIT Dogfish 60 Minute IPA
$32.00PIT Dogfish
$32.00PIT Angry Orchard
$28.00
Wine
Red Glass
G - Josh Cabernet Sauvignon
$9.00G - Frontera Red Blend
$8.00G - Donovan-Park Pinot Noir
$10.00G - Babylonstoren Babel Red Blend
$11.00G - Cooper & Theif Red Blend
$10.00G - Alba Bega Albarino
$11.00G - Idle Cab Sauvignon
$26.25G - Christia Collection Vasqueryras
$15.75G - SOPHENIA ESTATE RES Malbec 2020
$11.00B - Josh Cabernet Sauvignon
$36.00B - Frontera Red Blend
$32.00B - Donovan-Park Pinot Noir
$40.00B - Babylonstoren Babel Red Blend
$44.00B - Cooper & Theif Red Blend
$40.00B - Alba Bega Albarino
$44.00B - Idle Cab Sauvignon
$105.00B - Christia Collection Vasqueryras
$63.00B - SOPHENIA ESTATE RES Malbec 2020
$44.00
White Glass
G - Cavit Pinot Grigio
$8.00G - Chateau Ste Michelle Chardonnay
$9.00G - Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc
$12.00G - Chateau Ste Michelle Reisling
$9.00G - CHOROY Sauvignon Blanc
$10.00G - GARIBALDI VERO Brut
$9.00G - LOBETIA TEMP/PETIT VERDOT 2022
$10.00G - MOMENT DE PLAISIR ROSE
$8.00B - Cavit Pinot Grigio
$32.00B - Chateau Ste Michelle Chardonnay
$36.00B - Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc
$48.00B - Chateau Ste Michelle Reisling
$36.00B - CHOROY Sauvignon Blanc
$40.00B - DOMAINE GIRAULT SANCERRE 2024
$72.00B - GARIBALDI VERO Brut
$36.00B - KAAPZICHT CHENIN BLANC
$36.00B - MATERRA SHINKAN Chardonnay 2023
$63.00
Rose Glass
Sparkling Glass
Liquor
Vodka
Gin
Rum
Bacardi Superior
$12.95Captain Morgan
$13.95Don Q Coconut Rum
$12.95Malibu Coconut
$13.95Myer's Original Dark
$13.95Well Rum
$12.95Ten to One
$13.95DBL Bacardi Superior
$6.47DBL Captain Morgan
$6.97DBL Don Q Coconut Rum
$6.47DBL Malibu Coconut
$6.97DBL Myer's Original Dark
$6.97DBL Well Rum
$6.47DBL Ten to One
$6.97
Tequila
Astral Blanco
$14.95Casamigos Anejo
$17.95Casamigos Blanco
$15.95Casamigos Reposado
$16.95Conciere Tequila
$12.95Don Julio 1942
$45.00Don Julio Blanco
$15.95Don Julio Reposado
$16.95Espolon Blanco
$13.95Espolon Resposado
$14.95Mexcal
$16.95Mi Campo
$14.95Milagro Reposado
$14.95Patorn Blanco
$14.95Patron Reposado
$15.95Teremana Blanco
$14.95Teremana Resosado
$15.95Volcan Blanco
$15.95Volban Reposado
$16.95Volcan ESPECIAL
$40.00DBL Astral Blanco
$7.47DBL Casamigos Anejo
$8.97DBL Casamigos Blanco
$7.97DBL Casamigos Reposado
$8.47DBL Conciere Tequila
$6.47DBL Don Julio 1942
$22.50DBL Don Julio Blanco
$7.97DBL Don Julio Reposado
$8.47DBL Espolon Blanco
$6.97DBL Espolon Resposado
$7.47DBL Mexcal
$8.47DBL Mi Campo
$7.47DBL Milagro Reposado
$7.47DBL Patorn Blanco
$7.47DBL Patron Reposado
$7.97DBL Teremana Blanco
$7.47DBL Teremana Resosado
$7.97DBL Volcan Blanco
$7.97DBL Volban Reposado
$8.47DBL Volcan ESPECIAL
$20.00
Whiskey/Bourbon
Buffalo Trace
$16.95Bulleit Rye
$14.95Bulleit
$14.95CHETs
$15.95Crown Royal
$13.95Crown Royal Apple
$13.95Edmunds Honor (Black Ownded)
$14.95Four Roses
$14.95Jack Daniels
$12.95Jack Daniels SINGLE BARREL
$18.50Jameson
$12.95Jameson Orange
$12.95Jim Beam
$12.95Johnnie Walker Black
$16.95Makers Mark
$14.95Glenfiddich 12 year
$16.95Woodford
$18.95Well Whisky
$11.95Uncle Nearest
$14.95Uncle Nearest 1865 (100 proof)
$19.95Sable
$19.95Basil Hayden Golden Rye
$18.50Screwball
$12.95DBL Buffalo Trace
$8.47DBL Bulleit Rye
$7.47DBL Bulleit
$7.47DBL CHETs
$7.97DBL Crown Royal
$6.97DBL Crown Royal Apple
$6.97DBL Edmunds Honor (Black Ownded)
$7.47DBL Four Roses
$7.47DBL Jack Daniels
$6.47DBL Jack Daniels SINGLE BARREL
$9.25DBL Jameson
$6.47DBL Jameson Orange
$6.47DBL Jim Beam
$6.47DBL Johnnie Walker Black
$8.47DBL Makers Mark
$7.47DBL Glenfiddich 12 year
$8.47DBL Woodford
$9.47DBL Well Whisky
$5.97DBL Uncle Nearest
$7.47DBL Uncle Nearest 1865 (100 proof)
$9.97DBL Sable
$9.97DBL Basil Hayden Golden Rye
$9.25DBL Screwball
$6.47
Liqueurs/Cordials
Cocktails
House Cocktails
Potomac Storm Hurricane
$13.95The Mayor 4 Life
$13.95The Rare Essence
$13.95The Godfather of Go Go
$13.95The Rickey
$13.95The Diplomat's Don (Julio) Margarita
$16.95Strawberry Basil Mojito
$14.95VRE Expresso Martini
$15.95In The Pocket
$16.95Botanical Garden
$16.95Air Force One
$15.95Mimosa Classic
$8.00The Georgetown Sapphire
$8.00Cherry Blossom
$8.00Gibbs Triple Crown
$8.00Saturday and Sunday Bottomless (Classic)
$20.00Saturday and Sunday Bottomless (Specialty)
$22.95Peach Billini
$12.00Strawberry, Mango or Lime w/ Rail Shot
$12.00Strawberry, Mango or Lime (Virgin)
$8.00Moscow Mule (Vodka)
$13.95Metro Mule (Fig Vodka)
$13.95Tex Mex Mule (Tequila)
$13.95Kentucky Mule (Bourbon)
$13.95Rickey's Gin Mule (Gin)
$13.95Union Station Dark 'n Stormy Mule (Dark Rum)
$13.95Shamrock Street Mule (Irish Whiskey)
$13.95
As A Cocktail
Martini
$2.50Bloody Mary
$2.50Black Russian
$2.50Fizz
$2.50Lemon Drop
$2.50Moscow Mule
$2.50Screwdriver
$2.50Tom Collins
$2.50Double
$4.00Gibson
$2.50Manhattan
$2.50Old Fashioned
$3.00Sour
$2.50White Russion
$2.50Tocks
$2.50Bomb
$2.50Gimlet
$2.50Margarita
$2.50Rob Roy
$2.50Sunrise
$2.50Bay Breeze
$2.50Cosmo
$2.50Greyhound
$2.50Martine
$2.50Salty Dog
$2.50Sunset
$2.50
Juneteenth Cocktails
Mimosas
Frozen
B - Chateau Ste Michelle Reisling
$36.00
Request advisory
We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all substitutes. Extra charges may apply.
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