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    Char Bar

    2142 L St NW

    Washington, DC 20037


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    Starters
    Matzo Ballin' Soups
    Salads
    Entrees
    Burgers & Sammies
    Sides
    Desserts
    Kosher China Plates & Rolled Silverware
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    Featured Items

    • Char Burger

      Grow & Behold Angus Beef, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle, Mikey’s Sauce
      $23.00
    • Chicken Tenders

      Breaded chicken tenders, fried & served w/ Boom Boom Spicy Mayo
      $17.00
    • The Shemtov

      Grilled steak OR salmon, romaine, avocado, cucumber, tomato, carrot, served with a lemon vinaigrette.
      $15.00

    Starters

    • Brisket Nachos

      Homemade tortilla chips with BBQ pulled brisket, guacamole, pico de gallo, Boom Boom mayo, salsa verde
      $24.00
    • Duck Confit Egg Roll

      Slow cooked duck confit, cabbage, & scallions in a crispy egg roll. Served with our apricot sweet and sour sauce.
      $13.00
    • Stuffed Pita Areyes

      Mediterranean spiced ground lamb and turkey stuffed into a pita, seared crispy and juicy. Served with mango relish, and tahina.
      $24.00
    • Cauliflower Poppers

      Tempura battered and fried cauliflower florets, served with pickled shallots and your choice of plain or with Buffalo sauce.
      $14.00
    • Traditional Hummus Plate

      House made chickpea hummus, served with Israeli salad, tahini, and toasted flatbread.
      $14.00
    • Chicken Tenders

      Breaded chicken tenders, fried & served w/ Boom Boom Spicy Mayo
      $17.00
    • Chicken Wings

      Five double chicken wings, lightly smoked, fried, and tossed in your choice of sauce.
      $16.00
    • Roasted Beet Salad

      Slow roasted beets, House made vegan tzaziki, crispy chickpeas, and herbs.
      $12.00

    Matzo Ballin' Soups

    • Ashkenazi

      Golden Chicken Broth, Matzo Balls, Shredded Chicken, Root Vegetables
      $15.00
    • Yemenite

      Golden Chicken Broth, Matzo Balls, Shredded Chicken Squash, Fennel, Hawaij Seasoning
      $15.00

    Salads

    • Char Bar House Salad

      Mixed Lettuce, topped with sauteed chicken, peppers, & onions, cucumber, tomato, served with an herb vinaigrette.
      $19.00
    • The Shemtov

      Grilled steak OR salmon, romaine, avocado, cucumber, tomato, carrot, served with a lemon vinaigrette.
      $15.00
    • The Shafner

      Mixed lettuce, hearts of palm, avocado, red pepper, crispy chickpeas, served with tahini ranch dressing.
      $15.00

    Entrees

    • Jonathan's All American Ribeye

      Prime U.S. raised Angus beef, hand-cut french fries, chimichurri
      $58.00
    • Friedlander's Fajitas

      Latin Marinated Steak, Sauteed Onions, Peppers, & Tomatoes, Corn Tortillas, Spanish Rice & Beans, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole
      $29.00
    • BBQ Spice Rubbed 1/2 Chicken

      Tzaziki, French beans, pickled shallots
      $32.00
    • Salmon & Coconut Ginger Rice Bowl

      Pan roasted chunks of herb-marinated salmon, orange supreme, sweet chili sauce, sesame vinaigrette, pickled carrot, avocado
      $35.00
    • Smoked Chicken Tacos

      BBQ spiced smoked pulled chicken, guacamole, pineapple salsa, served with rice & beans
      $27.00

    Burgers & Sammies

    Burgers are served on Brioche. All burgers and sliders are served with Hand-Cut French Fries, except the Salmon Burger, which is served with a Nice Little Salad.
    • Char Burger

      Grow & Behold Angus Beef, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle, Mikey’s Sauce
      $23.00
    • Steakhouse Burger

      Grow & Behold Angus Beef, Beef Bacon & Mushroom Jam, Vegan Cheese, Garlic Aioli, A1 Steak Sauce
      $25.00
    • Southwest Burger

      Grow & Behold Angus Beef, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Cilantro, Pickled Banana Peppers
      $25.00
    • Hickory Burger

      Grow & Behold Angus Beef, Brisket, Char Bar BBQ Sauce, Pickles, Lime Pickled Shallots
      $27.00
    • Grilled Chicken Salad Sandwich

      Grilled Chicken Breast, Green Goddess Aioli, Golden Raisins, Spring Mix, Deli Mustard, on Rye Toast
      $22.00
    • Chicken Tenders Sandwich

      Panko Fried Chicken Tenders, Creamy Slaw, Boom Boom Mayo, Pickles
      $22.00
    • The Lower East Side

      House Smoked Grow & Behold Pastrami, Toasted Rye, Spicy Mustard
      $24.00
    • The New Yorker

      House Cured Corned Beef and Pastrami, Russian Dressing, Creamy Slaw, Toasted Rye
      $24.00
    • Brisket Sliders

      Three Brisket Sliders, Pickles
      $22.00
    • Portobello Mushroom Sandwich

      Grilled Portobello Mushroom, Tahini, Amba, Lettuce, Fajita Veggies
      OUT OF STOCK
      $20.00
    • Pardon the Turkey

      Smoked turkey, tomato & olive caponata, harissa, garlic aioli
      $24.00
    • Pastrami "Cheese"steak Sub

      House Smoked Pastrami, Sauteed Peppers & Onions, Garlic Aioli, Pickled Banana Peppers, Vegan Cheese, on Sub Roll
      $27.00

    Sides

    • Hand-Cut French Fries

      $6.00
    • Whipped Mashed Potatoes

      $6.00
    • Rice & Beans

      $6.00
    • Creamy Coleslaw

      $6.00
    • Grilled Vegetables

      $6.00
    • Nice Little Salad

      $6.00

    Desserts

    • Lemon & Blueberry Tartlet

      Lemon curd, blueberry jam, whipped cream, graham cracker crust
      $10.00
    • Chocolate Lava Cake

      Molten Chocolate Cake
      $11.00
    • Chocolate Chip Cookies

      Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
      $5.00

    Kosher China Plates & Rolled Silverware

    • 3 Course Plated Meal

      Includes three china dishes and one set of rolled silverware (appetizer & dinner fork, knife, spoon)
      $40.00
    • 1 Course Plated Meal

      Includes one china plate and rolled silverware (fork, knife, spoon)
      $15.00

    Lemon & Blueberry Tartlet

    $10.00

    Lemon curd, blueberry jam, whipped cream, graham cracker crust

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    All hours
    Sunday3:00 pm - 8:15 pm
    Monday11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Tuesday11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Wednesday11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Thursday11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    FridayClosed
    SaturdayClosed
    Restaurant info

    We take great pride in our food -- including our excellent glatt kosher meats, our savory soups made each day, and our hand-cut fresh-sliced onion rings and French fried potatoes. Our guests come from around the world and down the block to enjoy a meal in a handsome and welcoming setting that includes an open high-ceilinged dining room, a beautiful private room, and a small bar perfect for catching a quick glass of beer or wine. We are certified Glatt Kosher by the Vaad of Greater Washington.

    Location

    2142 L St NW, Washington, DC 20037

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