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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$16.00
Candied 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$9.00
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.OUT OF STOCK$14.00Avocado 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.$22.00Black and Blue Bites
Miniature ciabatta rounds layered with blackened slice ribeye, graced with sharp piqauncy of blue cheese crumbles, charred onions and horseradish sauce$22.00
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$19.00Impossible 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 bunOUT OF STOCK$24.00Uptown Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, advocate, lettuce, tomato, onion, candied bacon, pepper jack cheese, dijonnaise on toasted brioche bun$22.00Salmon Po Boy
$18.00
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$15.00Loaded 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$15.00Chopped 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 vinaigretteOUT OF STOCK$14.00
House 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 croutonsOUT OF STOCK$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$7.00
Braised Kale
Tender kale leaves, braised with aromatic herbs and spices$7.00Garlic 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 jamOUT OF STOCK$7.00
House Fries
Hand-cut fries with parmesan cheese, olive oil and cracked pepper$7.00Mashed potatoes
$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$14.00
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$13.00
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
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$24.00
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$24.00Pasta 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
Lunch Menu
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 (Lunch)
Iceberg lettuce, ripe tomotoes, english cucumbers, shaved red onion, shredded carrots, artisanal croutons, lightly dressed with house vinaigrette$9.50Ceasar Salad (Lunch)
Lightly grilled baby gem romain hearts, tossed in classic house made ceasar dressing, shaved aged parmesan cheese and croutons$10.00
Cream of Crab Soup (Bowl)
Jumbo crab in rich creamy base, fresh vegetables, in classic Old Bay seasoning$15.00
Cream of Crab Soup (Cup)
Jumbo crab in rich creamy base, fresh vegetables, in classic Old Bay seasoning$10.00
Loaded Chili (Bowl)
House made chili crafted all chuck beef, topped with melted cheese, dollop of sour cream, fresh chives, and house chips$13.00Loaded Chili (Cup)
House made chili crafted all chuck beef, topped with melted cheese, dollop of sour cream, fresh chives, and house chips$8.00
Pasta Primevera (Lunch)
Seasonal "zoodle" cut vegatables in herb beurre blanc sauce$14.00
Rasta Pasta (Lunch)
Creamy jerk penne pasta with peppers, onions, cherry tomatoes & jerk chicken$13.00Uptown Burger (Turkey)
Turkey burger patty, creamy smashed avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, pepper jack cheese, candied bacon, dijonnaise, on a toasted brioche bun.$22.00Uptown Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, advocate, lettuce, tomato, onion, candied bacon, pepper jack cheese, dijonnaise on toasted brioche bun$22.00Impossible Burger
Plant based patty, fresh greens, tomatoes, signature sauce, on a toasted artisan bun$20.00
Awakening Burger
Two 8 oz all beef patties, melted aged cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomotoes, sweet onions, on a toasted brioche bun$19.00Black and Blue Bites
Miniature ciabatta rounds layered with blackened slice ribeye, graced with sharp piqauncy of blue cheese crumbles, charred onions and horseradish sauce$22.00
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
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
Veggie Roll
Two crispy golden fried vegetable spring rolls. Served with a side of our house made green goddess dipping sauce.OUT OF STOCK$14.00
House Fries
Hand-cut fries with parmesan cheese, olive oil and cracked pepper$7.00Side of lamb chops
$14.00
Black and Blue Bites
$22.00
Miniature ciabatta rounds layered with blackened slice ribeye, graced with sharp piqauncy of blue cheese crumbles, charred onions and horseradish sauce
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