Awakening Bar & Grill 520 8th Street Southeast

A luxurious blend of delicate crabmeat and old bay shrimp, meticulously wrapped in a delicate spring roll wrapper, encased within a light, crispy wonton

Our creamy deviled eggs are topped with a sweet and savory candied bacon and bright tomato relish

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

Succulent, large grilled shrimp , served with zesty Old Bay aioli, fresh lemon and herbs

Fried, succulent chicken wings. Served with our home made signature mambo sauce smothered or on the side

Fried, succulent chicken wings. Served with our home made signature mambo sauce smothered or on the side

Tart green tomatoes fried and topped with herbed cheese. Served with zesty Old Bay dipping sauce

Toasted crostini adorned with a layer of velvety smashed avocado, vibrant marinated cherry tomatoes, elegant shallots, finished with pickled peppers.

Bite-sized beef patties stuffed with rich, smoked Gouda cheese and topped with sweet, caramelized onions, crispy kale, and our house made basil mayonnaise.

Miniature ciabatta rounds layered with blackened slice ribeye, graced with sharp piqauncy of blue cheese crumbles, charred onions and horseradish sauce

Turkey burger patty, creamy smashed avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, pepper jack cheese, candied bacon, dijonnaise, on a toasted brioche bun.

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

Plant based patty, fresh greens, tomatoes, signature sauce, on a toasted artisan bun

Grilled chicken breast, advocate, lettuce, tomato, onion, candied bacon, pepper jack cheese, dijonnaise on toasted brioche bun

Jumbo crab in rich creamy base, fresh vegetables, in classic Old Bay seasoning

Jumbo crab in rich creamy base, fresh vegetables, in classic Old Bay seasoning

House made chili crafted all chuck beef, topped with melted cheese, dollop of sour cream, fresh chives, and house chips

House made chili crafted all chuck beef, topped with melted cheese, dollop of sour cream, fresh chives, and house chips

Medley of chopped kale, crisp Granny Smith apples, dried cherries, aged goat cheese and crunchy sunflower brittle

Medley of chopped kale, crisp Granny Smith apples, dried cherries, aged goat cheese and crunchy sunflower brittle

Iceberg lettuce, ripe tomotoes, english cucumbers, shaved red onion, shredded carrots, artisanal croutons, lightly dressed with house vinaigrette

Lightly grilled baby gem romain hearts, tossed in classic house made ceasar dressing, shaved aged parmesan cheese and croutons

Creamy macaroni pasta with chef selected cheese blend

Tender kale leaves, braised with aromatic herbs and spices

Blanched green beans coated in garlic infused olive oil

Hand-cut fries with parmesan cheese, olive oil and cracked pepper

Seasonal "zoodle" cut vegatables in herb beurre blanc sauce

Seasonal "zoodle" cut vegatables in herb beurre blanc sauce

Creamy jerk penne pasta with peppers, onions, cherry tomatoes & jerk chicken

Creamy jerk penne pasta with peppers, onions, cherry tomatoes & jerk chicken

Butter-sautéed shrimp tossed with al dente linguine, roasted garlic cream sauce, finished with garlic chips, scallion ribbons and fresh basil.

Impossible meat cooked in savory roasted garlic pepper sauce over gluten free linguini with fresh basil

Seared salmon fillet, finished with a Old Bay creole sauce, served atop a bed of flavor infused braised kale

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

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

Butter-sautéed shrimp tossed with al dente linguine, roasted garlic cream sauce, finished with garlic chips, scallion ribbons and fresh basil.

Vanilla scented belgian waffle topped with juicy fried chicken wings, garnished with berries, butter and maple syrup

Seasonal "zoodle" cut vegatables in herb beurre blanc sauce

A 14 oz. ribeye, flame-grilled to perfection and served with a vibrant chimichurri alongside pommes frites

A duality of eight-ounce crab cakes, composed entirely of succulent crabmeat, alongside our vibrant house slaw

Layers of vanilla cinnamon cake, peach filling flavored with Rock Creek peach soda, cinnamon cream cheese icing, and fresh whipped cream.

A rich, decadent milk chocolate brownie crowned with a scorched gold toasted marshmallow meringue.

Rich bread pudding with bourbon glaze

Hennessy flambe’ bananas wrapped and fried into crispy spring rolls, dusted in cinnamon sugar, brown sugar caramel, dark chocolate and vanilla creme anglaise.