Jake's Tavern Menu

1606 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
  • Snacks

    • Pickled Shrimp

      Like shrimp cocktail had a baby with ceviche
      $9.00
    • Smoked Fish Dip

      Ivy City Smokehouse whitefish | pickles | herbs | chips & crudite
      $11.00
    • Giardiniera

      Like popcorn but pickled vegetables --- to spark your appetite
      $4.00
    • Chips

      Sea salt or crab
      $2.50
  • Shareables

    • Warm Green Bean Salad

      Mustard vin | fried garlic | pickled onion
      $10.00
    • Caesar Salad

      Romaine | macerated kale | housemade caesar dressing | handtorn croutons | pecorino romano | add chicken or shrimp
      $12.00
    • Fried Brussel Sprouts

      Hydrated raisins | shallot | chile crisp
      $14.00
    • Curds

      Wisconsin's best - breaded and served with Tabasco marinara and buttermilk ranch
      $15.00
  • Bowls

    • Texas Chili

      Ground 'American Wagyu' | red kidney beans | tomatoes | beer | guajillo and arbol chiles | all the fixins
      $16.00
  • Handhelds

    • Burger

      Snake River Farms 'American Wagyu' | Martin's Potato Roll | dijonaise | romaine, tomato, red onion | dill pickles | add white cheddar or bacon jam
      $18.00
    • Veggie Burger

      Plant-based patty | Martin's Potato Roll | dijonaise | romaine, tomato, red onion | dill pickles
      $16.00
    • Blackened Catfish

      Paul Prudhomme's classic | Martin's Potato Roll | remoulade | romaine, tomato, red onion | Crystal
      $14.00
    • Fried Chicken

      Breaded breast | King's Hawaiian | vinegar coleslaw | creole mustard
      $16.00
    • Blackened Chicken

      Flame-broiled breast | King's Hawaiian | romaine, tomato, red onion | fresno aioli
      $16.00
    • Hot Chicken

      Breaded, cayenne-and-Old-Bay-dusted breast | King's Hawaiian | Crystal glaze | aioli | B&B pickles
      $17.00
  • Baskets

    • Gulf Shrimp

      1/2 lb of tail-on domestic shrimp, battered and fried crispy
      $19.00
    • Blue Catfish

      Cornmeal-dredged, line-caught catfish filets
      $18.00
    • Half N' Half

      Shrimp & catfish
      $23.00
    • Chicken Tenders

      Almost as good as Raising Cane's(r)
      $16.00
  • Sides

    • Fries

      Straight-cut Idaho potatoes
      $8.00
    • Onion Rings

      Center-cut onions, breaded and fried
      $9.00
    • Coleslaw

      Cabbage | carrot | vinegar dressing (not too much mayo)
      $4.00
    • Side Salad

      Romaine | kale | cherry tomato | champagne vin
      $6.00
  • Housemade sauces

    • Remoulade

      Pair with fried catfish, onion rings, or fries
      $1.50
    • Cocktail

      Pair with fried shrimp
      $1.00
    • Tartar

      Pair with fried catfish, fried oysters, and fried chicken sandwich
      $1.50
    • Buttermilk Ranch

      Pair with LITERALLY anything
      $1.00
    • Tiger Sauce

      Horseradish mayo a la Baltimore Pit Beef
      $1.00
    • Fresno Aioli

      Pair with fries, onion rings, blackened chicken, and fried shrimp
      $1.50
    • Honey Mustard

      Pair with fries, onion rings, and blackened chicken
      $1.00
  • Jake's Classic Cocktails

    • Jake's Crush

      Vodka | triple sec | fresh-squeezed orange or grapefruit juice | sprite
      $12.50
    • Mule: Vodka, Bourbon Or Tequila

      Fresh-squeezed lime juice | ginger beer
      $12.50
    • Pimm's Cup No.5

      Rye | Pimm's no. 1 | fresh-squeezed lemon juice | mint syrup | ginger beer
      $12.50
    • Smoky Paloma

      Union mezcal | grapefruit juice | soda water
      $12.50
    • Espresso Martini

      Compass Coffee | booze
      $12.00
  • Seasonal Cocktails

    • French 75

      Gin | fresh-squeezed lemon juice | simple syrup | prosecco
      $12.50
    • Benton's Sazerac

      A New Orleans classic, made with absinthe and Bulleit rye
      $12.50
    • Aviation Negroni

      Aviation gin | sweet vermouth | Campari
      $12.00
  • Drafts

    • Guinness Stout

      Imperial Pint, poured perfectly
      $9.75
    • Miller Lite

      You know what it is
      $5.50
    • Jake's No Limit Lager

      Clean, crisp American lager
      $6.00
    • Magners Irish Cider

      Seventeen different apples, one delicious cider
      $9.00
    • Abita Amber Lager

      $8.50
    • Right Proper - Raised By Wolves

      American pale ale hailing from 2 miles away
      $9.00
    • Bell's - Two Hearted

      Pacific Northwest hops, Michigan hands
      $9.00
    • Peroni

      Italian pilsner
      $9.00
    • Dogfish Head - 60 Min IPA

      Delaware's best
      $9.00
    • Maine Beer Company - Lunch

      West Coast IPA
      $13.00
    • Guiness Belgian Style Wit

      Belgian style wheat BeerMade in Baltimore
      $8.50
    • Right Proper-Big Tomorrow

      West Coast Style IPA
      $8.50
    • Sierra Nevada Celebration

      Fresh hopped IPA
      $9.00
  • Canned Beers

    • Miller High Life

      $4.50
    • Coors Light

      $4.50
    • Topo Chico Seltzer

      $6.50
    • Monopolio Clara

      $6.50
    • Athletic NA IPA

      $6.50
  • Wines

    • Skyside Red Blend 2018 North Coast, CA

      Medium bodied wine with a nice balance of tannin and acidity. Aromas of cranberry and plum fruits, warm baking spices, purple floral and chocolate. Round palate where the fruits, spices and tannins meet gracefully extending into a lingering finish.
    • Smoke Tree Chardonnay 2018, Sonoma, CA

      Vibrant and balanced, offers aromas of white florals, honeysuckle, bright citrus and fresh white peaches. The palate is clean and mineral-driven with tones of mandarin and white nectarine. The finish is long continuing flavors of vibrant stone and citrus fruit woven with minerality.
    • The Beach By Whispering Angel Rose 2021, France

      Aromatic freshness on the nose followed by more subtle, fruity notes on the palate. The colorful and playful label has been called almost as perfect as the Rose itself. Signed and approved by Whispering Angel.
    • Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2019, Australia

      Fresh green lime, lemon sorbet, crisp cucumber aromas with hints of fresh cut lemongrass, pink peppercorn and wisteria blossom. The palate characteristics burst forth with lemon juice and lime zest creating a compelling liveliness. Hints of Muscat flower & cypress pine sap invoke the nearby coastal origin of this wine
    • Segura Viudas Brut Cava Tradicional 2018, Spain

      Clean and delicate, yet rich in flavor. This sparkling shows aromas of white fruits, citrus, tropical fruits, and light floral notes. The palate is exquisite, complex and full of flavor, with good acidity and notes of lime and pineapple. It is dry and long on the finish.
  • Bottle Blow Out Wines

    • Newton Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Napa Valley, CA ( Bottle Only)

      Boasts aromas of red wild cherry with tobacco notes, followed by dark fruit and spices. The palate is structured yet refined. The density and volume on the midpalate complement the structure, making for a beautifully complex wine. Very long finish. 93 PTS JAMES SUCKLING / 92 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST
      $88.00
    • Terrazas De Los Andes Malbec Reserva 2019 Argentina (Bottle Only)

      Bright red color with purple shades. Intense floral and fruity notes. Presence of violets, ripe black cherry and plum aromas. Reveals a toasty and spicy character of black pepper and chocolate. Its sweet and juicy mouthfeel delivers finesse, delicate tannins and an elegant finish of black fruits.
      $56.00
    • Newton Chardonnay 2018, Napa Valley, CA (Bottle Only)

      Boasting vibrant aromas of tangerine blossom and wet stone, the 2018 Unfiltered Chardonnay is beautifully balanced with a pleasant crisp character. In the glass, it exhibits a light straw color with a faint green hue. 96 POINTS DECANTER / 94 POINTS JAMES SUCKLING
      $76.00
    • Whispering Angel Cotes De Provence Rose 2021, France (Bottle Only)

      A beautifully pale pink, which is pleasing to the eye and draws one in. Fresh red berry fruit characteristics with floral notes. Ripe and fleshy feel on the palate.Great concentration. Smooth and round finish. No astringent aftertaste
      $54.00
    • Mt. Veeder Cab

      120$--The 2019 Mount Veeder Winery Cabernet Sauvignon is a deep ruby color. Aromas of black plum, blackberry, fig and ripe cherry, framed by toasted oak and caramel. A hint of dried herb and floral notes. The concentrated fruit flavors and integrated tannins introduce a rich, full-body structure. Sweet fruit is balanced with acidity and savory notes of leather and wet stone, ending with a lengthy finish of dark berry, baking spice, and mocha.Blend: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, 2% Malbec, 1% Cabernet Franc
      $120.00

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