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Awakening Bar & Grill 520 8th Street Southeast

520 8th Street Southeast, Washington, DC
Awakening Bar & Grill
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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
    $16.00
  • Candied Bacon Deviled Eggs

    Our creamy deviled eggs are topped with a sweet and savory candied bacon and bright tomato relish
    $13.00
  • Crispy 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
    $9.00
  • Old Bay Shrimp

    Succulent, large grilled shrimp , served with zesty Old Bay aioli, fresh lemon and herbs
    $16.00
  • Mambo Wings (6)

    Fried, succulent chicken wings. Served with our home made signature mambo sauce smothered or on the side
    $16.00
  • Mambo Wings (12)

    Fried, succulent chicken wings. Served with our home made signature mambo sauce smothered or on the side
    $22.00
  • Fried Green Tomatoes

    Tart green tomatoes fried and topped with herbed cheese. Served with zesty Old Bay dipping sauce
    $13.00
  • Veggie Roll

    Two crispy golden fried vegetable spring rolls. Served with a side of our house made green goddess dipping sauce.
    $14.00
  • Avocado Bruschetta

    Toasted crostini adorned with a layer of velvety smashed avocado, vibrant marinated cherry tomatoes, elegant shallots, finished with pickled peppers.
    $15.00
  • Gouda 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.
    $22.00
  • Black and Blue Bites

    Miniature ciabatta rounds layered with blackened slice ribeye, graced with sharp piqauncy of blue cheese crumbles, charred onions and horseradish sauce
    $22.00
  • Salmon 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.
    $22.00
  • Awakening Burger

    Two 8 oz all beef patties, melted aged cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomotoes, sweet onions, on a toasted brioche bun
    $19.00
  • Impossible Burger

    Plant based patty, fresh greens, tomatoes, signature sauce, on a toasted artisan bun
    $20.00
  • Crab Cake Sandwich

    8 oz pan seared premium crab, lettuce, Old Bay remoulade, house made mambo sauce on a brioche bun
    $24.00
  • Half Smoke

    Spicy grilled ground beef and pork sausage, signature house chili, melted cheese and shaved onions
    $12.00
  • Uptown 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
    $10.00
  • Cream of Crab Soup (Bowl)

    Jumbo crab in rich creamy base, fresh vegetables, in classic Old Bay seasoning
    $15.00
  • Loaded Chili (Cup)

    House made chili crafted all chuck beef, topped with melted cheese, dollop of sour cream, fresh chives, and house chips
    $8.00
  • Loaded 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
    $15.00
  • Chopped Kale Salad (Lunch)

    Medley of chopped kale, crisp Granny Smith apples, dried cherries, aged goat cheese and crunchy sunflower brittle
    $10.00
  • House Salad

    Iceberg lettuce, ripe tomotoes, english cucumbers, shaved red onion, shredded carrots, artisanal croutons, lightly dressed with house vinaigrette
    $14.00
  • House Salad (Lunch)

    Iceberg lettuce, ripe tomotoes, english cucumbers, shaved red onion, shredded carrots, artisanal croutons, lightly dressed with house vinaigrette
    $9.50
  • Ceasar Salad

    Lightly grilled baby gem romain hearts, tossed in classic house made ceasar dressing, shaved aged parmesan cheese and croutons
    $15.00
  • Ceasar 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
    $7.00
  • Braised Kale

    Tender kale leaves, braised with aromatic herbs and spices
    $7.00
  • Garlic Green Beans

    Blanched green beans coated in garlic infused olive oil
    $7.00
  • Mimi'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
    $7.00
  • House 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
    $22.00
  • Pasta Primevera (Lunch)

    Seasonal "zoodle" cut vegatables in herb beurre blanc sauce
  • Rasta Pasta

    Creamy jerk penne pasta with peppers, onions, cherry tomatoes & jerk chicken
    $22.00
  • Rasta 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
    $24.00
  • Blackened Salmon

    Seared salmon fillet, finished with a Old Bay creole sauce, served atop a bed of flavor infused braised kale
    $24.00
  • Lamb Chops

    Garlic-rosemary marinated seared lamb chops, finished with a red wine butter glaze, served alongside yukon gold potato mash
    $36.00
  • Rasta Pasta

    Al dente penne and spiced jerk chicken bathed in creamy jerk sauce, tossed with sauteed peppers, sweet onions, ripe cherry tomatoes.
    $22.00
  • Shrimp Linguini

    Butter-sautéed shrimp tossed with al dente linguine, roasted garlic cream sauce, finished with garlic chips, scallion ribbons and fresh basil.
    $22.00
  • Chicken & Waffles

    Vanilla scented belgian waffle topped with juicy fried chicken wings, garnished with berries, butter and maple syrup
    $24.00
  • Pasta Primavera (Vegan By Request)

    Seasonal "zoodle" cut vegatables in herb beurre blanc sauce
    $22.00
  • Steak Frites

    A 14 oz. ribeye, flame-grilled to perfection and served with a vibrant chimichurri alongside pommes frites
    $32.00
  • Crab 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.
    $9.00
  • Million Dollar Brownie

    A rich, decadent milk chocolate brownie crowned with a scorched gold toasted marshmallow meringue.
    $9.00
  • Bourbon Bread Pudding

    Rich bread pudding with bourbon glaze
    $9.00
  • Banana 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

    $8.00
  • 16oz DFT DC Brau Corruption IPA

    $8.00
  • 16oz DFT DC Brau Plus Pilsner

    $8.00
  • 16oz DFT Guiness

    $9.00
  • 16oz DFT Miller Lite

    $7.00
  • 16oz DFT Michelob ULTRA

    $7.00
  • 16oz DFT Modelo

    $8.00
  • 16oz DFT Modelo Negro

    $8.00
  • 16oz DFT Sam Adams Seasonal

    $8.00
  • 16oz DFT Stella

    $9.00
  • 16oz DFT 1911 Black Cherry Cider

    $8.00
  • 16oz DFT Dogfish 60 Minute IPA

    $10.00
  • 16oz DFT Dogfish

    $10.00
  • 16oz DFT Angry Orchard

    $8.00

Draft Beer - Pitcher

  • PIT Awakening Lager

    $28.00
  • PIT DC Brau Corruption IPA

    $28.00
  • PIT DC Brau Plus Pilsner

    $28.00
  • PIT Guiness

    $30.00
  • PIT Miller Lite

    $26.00
  • PIT Michelob ULTRA

    $26.00
  • PIT Modelo

    $28.00
  • PIT Modelo Negro

    $28.00
  • PIT Sam Adams Seasonal

    $28.00
  • PIT Stella

    $30.00
  • PIT 1911 Black Cherry Cider

    $28.00
  • PIT Dogfish 60 Minute IPA

    $32.00
  • PIT Dogfish

    $32.00
  • PIT Angry Orchard

    $28.00

Can

  • Can High Noon

    $7.00
  • Can Sun Cruiser

    $8.00

Bottle

  • Bottle Heineken

    $9.00
  • Bottle Heineken 0

    $8.00
  • Bottle Corona

    $8.00

Wine

Red Glass

  • G - Josh Cabernet Sauvignon

    $9.00
  • G - Frontera Red Blend

    $8.00
  • G - Donovan-Park Pinot Noir

    $10.00
  • G - Babylonstoren Babel Red Blend

    $11.00
  • G - Cooper & Theif Red Blend

    $10.00
  • G - Alba Bega Albarino

    $11.00
  • G - Idle Cab Sauvignon

    $26.25
  • G - Christia Collection Vasqueryras

    $15.75
  • G - SOPHENIA ESTATE RES Malbec 2020

    $11.00
  • B - Josh Cabernet Sauvignon

    $36.00
  • B - Frontera Red Blend

    $32.00
  • B - Donovan-Park Pinot Noir

    $40.00
  • B - Babylonstoren Babel Red Blend

    $44.00
  • B - Cooper & Theif Red Blend

    $40.00
  • B - Alba Bega Albarino

    $44.00
  • B - Idle Cab Sauvignon

    $105.00
  • B - Christia Collection Vasqueryras

    $63.00
  • B - SOPHENIA ESTATE RES Malbec 2020

    $44.00

White Glass

  • G - Cavit Pinot Grigio

    $8.00
  • G - Chateau Ste Michelle Chardonnay

    $9.00
  • G - Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc

    $12.00
  • G - Chateau Ste Michelle Reisling

    $9.00
  • G - CHOROY Sauvignon Blanc

    $10.00
  • G - GARIBALDI VERO Brut

    $9.00
  • G - LOBETIA TEMP/PETIT VERDOT 2022

    $10.00
  • G - MOMENT DE PLAISIR ROSE

    $8.00
  • B - Cavit Pinot Grigio

    $32.00
  • B - Chateau Ste Michelle Chardonnay

    $36.00
  • B - Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc

    $48.00
  • B - Chateau Ste Michelle Reisling

    $36.00
  • B - CHOROY Sauvignon Blanc

    $40.00
  • B - DOMAINE GIRAULT SANCERRE 2024

    $72.00
  • B - GARIBALDI VERO Brut

    $36.00
  • B - KAAPZICHT CHENIN BLANC

    $36.00
  • B - MATERRA SHINKAN Chardonnay 2023

    $63.00

Rose Glass

  • G - Cupcake

    $9.00
  • B - Cupcake

    $36.00

Sparkling Glass

  • G - Prosecco

    $8.00
  • B - Prosecco

    $32.00

Liquor

Vodka

  • Absolut Citron

    $12.95
  • Belvedere

    $16.95
  • Black Leaf

    $15.95
  • Conciere Vodka

    $12.95
  • Fig Vodka

    $14.95
  • Grey Goose

    $16.95
  • Ketel One

    $14.95
  • Titos

    $13.95
  • DBL Absolut Citron

    $6.47
  • DBL Belvedere

    $8.47
  • DBL Black Leaf

    $7.97
  • DBL Conciere Vodka

    $6.47
  • DBL Fig Vodka

    $7.47
  • DBL Grey Goose

    $8.47
  • DBL Ketel One

    $7.47
  • DBL Titos

    $6.97

Gin

  • Beefeater

    $13.95
  • Bombay Sapphire

    $13.95
  • Conciere Gin

    $12.95
  • Hendricks

    $16.95
  • Tanqueray

    $13.95
  • DBL Beefeater

    $6.97
  • DBL Bombay Sapphire

    $6.97
  • DBL Conciere Gin

    $6.47
  • DBL Hendricks

    $8.47
  • DBL Tanqueray

    $6.97

Rum

  • Bacardi Superior

    $12.95
  • Captain Morgan

    $13.95
  • Don Q Coconut Rum

    $12.95
  • Malibu Coconut

    $13.95
  • Myer's Original Dark

    $13.95
  • Well Rum

    $12.95
  • Ten to One

    $13.95
  • DBL Bacardi Superior

    $6.47
  • DBL Captain Morgan

    $6.97
  • DBL Don Q Coconut Rum

    $6.47
  • DBL Malibu Coconut

    $6.97
  • DBL Myer's Original Dark

    $6.97
  • DBL Well Rum

    $6.47
  • DBL Ten to One

    $6.97

Tequila

  • Astral Blanco

    $14.95
  • Casamigos Anejo

    $17.95
  • Casamigos Blanco

    $15.95
  • Casamigos Reposado

    $16.95
  • Conciere Tequila

    $12.95
  • Don Julio 1942

    $45.00
  • Don Julio Blanco

    $15.95
  • Don Julio Reposado

    $16.95
  • Espolon Blanco

    $13.95
  • Espolon Resposado

    $14.95
  • Mexcal

    $16.95
  • Mi Campo

    $14.95
  • Milagro Reposado

    $14.95
  • Patorn Blanco

    $14.95
  • Patron Reposado

    $15.95
  • Teremana Blanco

    $14.95
  • Teremana Resosado

    $15.95
  • Volcan Blanco

    $15.95
  • Volban Reposado

    $16.95
  • Volcan ESPECIAL

    $40.00
  • DBL Astral Blanco

    $7.47
  • DBL Casamigos Anejo

    $8.97
  • DBL Casamigos Blanco

    $7.97
  • DBL Casamigos Reposado

    $8.47
  • DBL Conciere Tequila

    $6.47
  • DBL Don Julio 1942

    $22.50
  • DBL Don Julio Blanco

    $7.97
  • DBL Don Julio Reposado

    $8.47
  • DBL Espolon Blanco

    $6.97
  • DBL Espolon Resposado

    $7.47
  • DBL Mexcal

    $8.47
  • DBL Mi Campo

    $7.47
  • DBL Milagro Reposado

    $7.47
  • DBL Patorn Blanco

    $7.47
  • DBL Patron Reposado

    $7.97
  • DBL Teremana Blanco

    $7.47
  • DBL Teremana Resosado

    $7.97
  • DBL Volcan Blanco

    $7.97
  • DBL Volban Reposado

    $8.47
  • DBL Volcan ESPECIAL

    $20.00

Whiskey/Bourbon

  • Buffalo Trace

    $16.95
  • Bulleit Rye

    $14.95
  • Bulleit

    $14.95
  • CHETs

    $15.95
  • Crown Royal

    $13.95
  • Crown Royal Apple

    $13.95
  • Edmunds Honor (Black Ownded)

    $14.95
  • Four Roses

    $14.95
  • Jack Daniels

    $12.95
  • Jack Daniels SINGLE BARREL

    $18.50
  • Jameson

    $12.95
  • Jameson Orange

    $12.95
  • Jim Beam

    $12.95
  • Johnnie Walker Black

    $16.95
  • Makers Mark

    $14.95
  • Glenfiddich 12 year

    $16.95
  • Woodford

    $18.95
  • Well Whisky

    $11.95
  • Uncle Nearest

    $14.95
  • Uncle Nearest 1865 (100 proof)

    $19.95
  • Sable

    $19.95
  • Basil Hayden Golden Rye

    $18.50
  • Screwball

    $12.95
  • DBL Buffalo Trace

    $8.47
  • DBL Bulleit Rye

    $7.47
  • DBL Bulleit

    $7.47
  • DBL CHETs

    $7.97
  • DBL Crown Royal

    $6.97
  • DBL Crown Royal Apple

    $6.97
  • DBL Edmunds Honor (Black Ownded)

    $7.47
  • DBL Four Roses

    $7.47
  • DBL Jack Daniels

    $6.47
  • DBL Jack Daniels SINGLE BARREL

    $9.25
  • DBL Jameson

    $6.47
  • DBL Jameson Orange

    $6.47
  • DBL Jim Beam

    $6.47
  • DBL Johnnie Walker Black

    $8.47
  • DBL Makers Mark

    $7.47
  • DBL Glenfiddich 12 year

    $8.47
  • DBL Woodford

    $9.47
  • DBL Well Whisky

    $5.97
  • DBL Uncle Nearest

    $7.47
  • DBL Uncle Nearest 1865 (100 proof)

    $9.97
  • DBL Sable

    $9.97
  • DBL Basil Hayden Golden Rye

    $9.25
  • DBL Screwball

    $6.47

Liqueurs/Cordials

  • Aperol

    $12.95
  • Campari

    $12.95
  • Jagermeister

    $12.95
  • Baileys

    $12.95
  • Kahlua

    $12.95
  • Ameretto

    $12.95
  • DBL Aperol

    $6.47
  • DBL Campari

    $6.47
  • DBL Jagermeister

    $6.47
  • DBL Baileys

    $6.47
  • DBL Kahlua

    $6.47
  • DBL Ameretto

    $6.47

Cognacs

  • Grand Marnier

    $13.95
  • Hennesy VS

    $16.95
  • Hennesy VSOP

    $18.95
  • Reny 1738

    $18.95
  • DBL Grand Marnier

    $6.97
  • DBL Hennesy VS

    $8.47
  • DBL Hennesy VSOP

    $9.47
  • DBL Reny 1738

    $9.47

Cocktails

House Cocktails

  • Potomac Storm Hurricane

    $13.95
  • The Mayor 4 Life

    $13.95
  • The Rare Essence

    $13.95
  • The Godfather of Go Go

    $13.95
  • The Rickey

    $13.95
  • The Diplomat's Don (Julio) Margarita

    $16.95
  • Strawberry Basil Mojito

    $14.95
  • VRE Expresso Martini

    $15.95
  • In The Pocket

    $16.95
  • Botanical Garden

    $16.95
  • Air Force One

    $15.95
  • Mimosa Classic

    $8.00
  • The Georgetown Sapphire

    $8.00
  • Cherry Blossom

    $8.00
  • Gibbs Triple Crown

    $8.00
  • Saturday and Sunday Bottomless (Classic)

    $20.00
  • Saturday and Sunday Bottomless (Specialty)

    $22.95
  • Peach Billini

    $12.00
  • Strawberry, Mango or Lime w/ Rail Shot

    $12.00
  • Strawberry, Mango or Lime (Virgin)

    $8.00
  • Moscow Mule (Vodka)

    $13.95
  • Metro Mule (Fig Vodka)

    $13.95
  • Tex Mex Mule (Tequila)

    $13.95
  • Kentucky Mule (Bourbon)

    $13.95
  • Rickey's Gin Mule (Gin)

    $13.95
  • Union Station Dark 'n Stormy Mule (Dark Rum)

    $13.95
  • Shamrock Street Mule (Irish Whiskey)

    $13.95

As A Cocktail

  • Martini

    $2.50
  • Bloody Mary

    $2.50
  • Black Russian

    $2.50
  • Fizz

    $2.50
  • Lemon Drop

    $2.50
  • Moscow Mule

    $2.50
  • Screwdriver

    $2.50
  • Tom Collins

    $2.50
  • Double

    $4.00
  • Gibson

    $2.50
  • Manhattan

    $2.50
  • Old Fashioned

    $3.00
  • Sour

    $2.50
  • White Russion

    $2.50
  • Tocks

    $2.50
  • Bomb

    $2.50
  • Gimlet

    $2.50
  • Margarita

    $2.50
  • Rob Roy

    $2.50
  • Sunrise

    $2.50
  • Bay Breeze

    $2.50
  • Cosmo

    $2.50
  • Greyhound

    $2.50
  • Martine

    $2.50
  • Salty Dog

    $2.50
  • Sunset

    $2.50

Juneteenth Cocktails

  • Brown Sugar Nearest

    $15.95
  • Freedom Punch

    $14.95
  • Palmarita

    $14.95
  • Peach & Prosperity

    $14.95
  • Pineapple Passionfruit

    $14.95
  • The Awakening

    $17.95
  • Juneteenth Mule

    $13.95

Mimosas

  • Bottomless Classic Mimosa

    $20.00
  • Bottomless Flavored Mimosa

    $22.00
  • Cherry Blossom

    $8.00
  • Mimosa Classic

    $8.00
  • The Georgetown Sapphire

    $8.00
  • Gibbs Triple Crown

    $8.00

Frozen

  • Peach Billini

    $12.00
  • Strawberry Frozen Virgin

    $8.00
  • Mango Frozen Virgin

    $8.00
  • Lime Frozen Virgin

    $8.00
  • Strawberry Frozen With Rail shot

    $12.00
  • Mango Frozen With Rail shot

    $12.00
  • Lime Frozen With Rail shot

    $12.00

SHOTS

  • Green Tea

    $10.00
  • PB & J

    $10.00
  • Orange Tea

    $10.00
  • Lemon Drop

    $10.00

NA Bev

Soda

  • Coke

    $3.95
  • Diet Coke

    $3.95
  • Sprite

    $3.95
  • Ginger Ale

  • Ginger Beer

    $3.95
  • Tonic

  • Club Soda

    $3.95

Juice

  • Orange Juice

    $3.95
  • Cranberry Juice

    $3.95
  • Pineapple Juice

    $3.95

NA Bev

  • Iced Tea

    $3.95
  • Lemonade

    $3.95
  • Tea

    $3.95
  • Coffee

    $3.95
  • Ginger Beer

    $3.95
  • Pineapple Juice

    $3.95
  • Red Bull

    $5.50
  • Saratoga Bottle Water

    $7.50
  • Soda

    $3.95
  • Sprite

    $3.95

PIT Guiness

$30.00
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Awakening Bar & Grill Location and Hours

(202) 706-5665
520 8th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003
Open now • Closes at 1:59AM
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