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Washington, D.C.
2117 E Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037

THE GARDEN CAFE

LUNCH: Open Daily 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
DINNER: Open Monday - Friday  4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

 
 

STARTERS


SOUP OF THE DAY - 12
Chef's daily selection 

HOUSE SALAD - 14
Spring mix, heirloom cherry tomatoes, pickled onions, cucumbers and Champagne vinaigrette

HUMMUS & KALAMATA OLIVE TAPENADE - 12
 VG 

Warm pita bread 

AVOCADO TOAST - 16
Roasted cherry tomatoes, pickled onions, microgreens, poached egg on sourdough,  Lao Gan Ma chili oil 

KHACHAPURI GEORGIAN CHEESE BREAD - 16
Puff pastry filled with melted cheeses, egg & fresh herbs, preserved lemon, zaatar oil 

CAESAR SALAD - 14
Romaine lettuce, Parmesan, croutons and traditional Caesar dressing
add grilled chicken - 10
add seared salmon: 4oz 8, 8oz 16
add grilled shrimp 14

 

SANDWICHES

Sandwiches come with your choice of fries or salad

STATE SMASH BURGER 
American Waygu beef, house-made fromage fondue, fried onions,  heirloom tomatoes, smoked onion aioli, toasted brioche bun 
Single 13
Double 20


SALMON BURGER - 22
House-made salmon cake with lettuce, tomato and spicy mayo

TURKEY CLUB - 18
Roasted turkey, bacon, Swiss or Cheddar cheese, white or wheat bread, herb mayo

DONER KEBAB (V) - 20
Marinated pulled shiitake, red cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes, garlic lemon sauce and chili oil

 

ENTRÉES


ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST - 28
Whipped Yukon Gold potatoes, seasonal vegetables & chicken jus 

BULGOGI BIBIMBAP - 27
VG without egg 
Spicy shiitake bulgogi, pickled carrots, seaweed salad, sunny side up egg,  spinach, nori furikake 

GRILLED STEAK AND  PINEAPPLE SALAD - 27
8oz flank steak, mesclun greens,  cucumber, pickled red onions and chili-lime vinaigrette

STEAK FRITES - 30 
8 oz flank steak with house salad and béarnaise 

MUSHROOM RISOTTO (V) - 20
arborio rice, locally grown shittake and beech mushrooms, parmesan cheese

DIRTY PASTA - 28
Our take on "dirty rice" 
Rigatoni, ground duck, foie gras,  shallots, carrots, celery, bell peppers, Asiago Creole sauce 

GRILLED SALMON - 29
Lemon caper butter, jasmine rice and grilled asparagus 

 

DESSERTS


TIRAMISU CAKE - 13
GF 

Sponge cake, mascarpone mousse, coffee-soaked lady fingers 

SALTED CARAMEL ICE CREAM - 9
Three scoops

DARK CHOCOLATE FLOURLESS CAKE - 13
 GF 

Whipped cream 


 

BEVERAGES


COFFEE - 5
SELECTION OF PREMIUM TEAS - 5
SODA - 5
ESPRESSO - 6
CAPPUCCINO OR LATTE - 7

S. PELLEGRINO/AQUA PANNA - 6





VG = Vegan  GF - Gluten Friendly
~ consumption of raw or uncooked meat, eggs, fish or poultry can increase your risk of food borne illness~
 20% gratuity will be applied to the check with parties of 6 or more.