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Awakening Bar & Grill 520 8th Street Southeast

520 8th Street Southeast, Washington, DC
Awakening Bar & Grill
Lunch Menu

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.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $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

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
    OUT OF STOCK
    $24.00
  • Uptown Chicken Sandwich

    Grilled chicken breast, advocate, lettuce, tomato, onion, candied bacon, pepper jack cheese, dijonnaise on toasted brioche bun
    $22.00
  • Salmon 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
    $15.00
  • 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
    OUT 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
    $9.50
  • Ceasar Salad

    Lightly grilled baby gem romain hearts, tossed in classic house made ceasar dressing, shaved aged parmesan cheese and croutons
    OUT OF STOCK
    $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
    OUT OF STOCK
    $7.00
  • House Fries

    Hand-cut fries with parmesan cheese, olive oil and cracked pepper
    $7.00
  • Mashed 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
    $24.00
  • 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

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
    $9.50
  • Ceasar 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
    $13.00
  • 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
  • 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
    $13.00
  • 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
  • Uptown Chicken Sandwich

    Grilled chicken breast, advocate, lettuce, tomato, onion, candied bacon, pepper jack cheese, dijonnaise on toasted brioche bun
    $22.00
  • Impossible 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
    $19.00
  • 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
  • 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
    $7.00
  • Side of lamb chops

    $14.00

Braised Kale

$7.00

Tender kale leaves, braised with aromatic herbs and spices

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Awakening Bar & Grill Location and Hours

(202) 706-5665
520 8th Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003
Closed • Opens Saturday at 12PM
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