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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

Braised Kale
$7.00
Tender kale leaves, braised with aromatic herbs and spices
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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Awakening Bar & Grill Location and Hours
Closed • Opens Saturday at 12PM