The Continent DC Menu

1110 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005
  • Appetizers

    • Chicken Wings

      Crispy wings tossed in your choice of sauce: jerk, continent sauce, or dry rubbed suya spice.
      $12.00
    • Yam With Tomato Sauce

      Vegetarian. Sliced yam deep-fried and lightly salted, paired with a seasoned stew.
      $10.00
    • Boerewors (Southern African Sausage)

      Flavorful Southern African beef sausage stuffed in a lamb casing and grilled to perfection.
      $12.00
    • Beef Suya Bites

      Grilled marinated cubed steak bites with your choice of East African or West African suya spice. West African suya seasonings contains peanuts.
      $14.00
    • Chicken Suya

      Quarter grilled chicken topped with your choice of East African or West African suya spice. West African suya seasonings contains peanuts.
      $16.00
    • Jumbo Tiger Shrimp

      One jumbo piece of grilled Nigerian tiger shrimp with continent seasoning over sautéed spinach.
      $22.00
    • Samosas

      Vegetarian. Fried pastry filled with vegetables. Beef filling for an additional charge.
      $10.00
  • Continent Feast Platter

    • Continent Feast Platter

      Serves up to 5 guests. Choice of three sides. Giant tomahawk, beef suya, grilled goat, whole chicken, boerewors (sausage). Add fried tilapia for an additional charge.
      $260.00
  • Chef’s Entrée's

    • Braised Beef Oxtail

      Slow roasted and sautéed in a West African blend served with jollof and mixed vegetables.
      $45.00
    • Short Ribs

      Beef short ribs served over continent mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables.
      $43.00
    • Egusi

      Nigerian melon soup with assorted meat, served with fufu (cornmeal).
      $35.00
    • Red Stew With Chicken

      Nigerian tomato based stew with tender pieces of chicken, served over white rice, honey beans, and plantain.
      $30.00
  • Vegetarian

    • Honey Beans Medley

      Vegetarian. Slow-cooked savory beans spiced with the continent seasoning, paired with a choice of two sides.
      $27.00
    • Plantain Fritter

      Vegetarian. Ripe plantains blended and cooked with peppers, paired with stewed beans and corn and sautéed spinach.
      $27.00
  • Land and Grill

    • Bone-In Tomahawk

      32 oz. Marinated in the Continent’s signature spice blend for 48 hours and grilled to perfection.
      $135.00
    • Lamb Chops

      Seared lamb chops with sautéed garlic spinach and mashed potatoes.
      $43.00
    • Grilled Goat

      Sautéed or stewed with caramelized onions, served with our mixed vegetables.
      $38.00
    • Beef Suya Entrée

      Grilled marinated cubed steak bites served with plantain and jollof.
      $34.00
    • Stewed Goat

      Marinated and cooked in a tomato based stew, paired with white rice and honey beans with plantain.
      $34.00
  • Seafood

    • Red Snapper

      Infused with continent seasoning, deep-fried, and served with two sides.
      $45.00
    • Suya Salmon

      Grilled Atlantic salmon seasoned with West African suya spice, served with choice of two sides. West African suya seasonings contains peanuts.
      $47.00
    • Deep-Fried Whole Tilapia

      Whole tilapia served over sautéed spinach and our signature jollof rice.
      $39.00
    • Continent Tiger Shrimp

      Jumbo tiger shrimp imported from Nigeria, served with jollof rice and garlic sautéed spinach.
      $49.00
    • Whole Branzino

      Pan seared, stuffed with vegetables, served with mashed potatoes.
      $47.00
    • Jollof Duo

      Some say it’s a war! Senegalese and Nigerian jollof rice, served with quarter chicken suya and beef suya.
      $42.00
  • Salads

    • Couscous Salad

      Add chicken, salmon, beef suya bites, shrimp for an additional charge.
      $16.00
    • Mediterranean Lentil Salad

      Add chicken, salmon, beef suya bites, shrimp for an additional charge.
      $16.00
    • Garden Salad

      Add chicken, salmon, beef suya bites, shrimp for an additional charge.
      $14.00
    • Caesar Salad

      Add chicken, salmon, beef suya bites, shrimp for an additional charge.
      $14.00
  • Sides

    • Senegalese Jollof

      $9.00
    • Liberian Jollof

      $9.00
    • Nigerian Jollof

      $9.00
    • White Rice & Honey Beans

      Vegetarian.
      $9.00
    • French Fries

      Vegetarian.
      $9.00
    • Continent Mashed Potatoes

      Vegetarian.
      $9.00
    • Sweet Potato Fries

      Vegetarian.
      $9.00
    • Sautéed Spinach

      Vegetarian.
      $9.00
    • Side Salad (Garden / Caesar)

      Vegetarian.
      $9.00
    • Seasonal Vegetable Medley

      Vegetarian.
      $9.00
    • Sweet Plantain

      Vegetarian.
      $9.00
    • Fufu (Cornmeal)

      Vegetarian.
      $9.00
    • Stewed Beans & Corn

      Vegetarian.
      $9.00
  • Desserts

    • Caramel Dulce De Leche

      Browned butter cake with layers enrobed in a dulce de leche frosting.
      $11.00
    • Chocolate Lava Cake

      Topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate crumble, and powdered sugar.
      $12.00
    • Lemon Cake

      Delicate lemon-infused sponge cake, infused with the essence of fresh lemons.
      $11.00
    • Rainbow Layered Cake

      Layers of vibrant cake in every hue of the rainbow are stacked and separated by frosting.
      $12.00
    • Pineapple Upside Down Cake

      $13.00
  • Signature Mocktails

    • Malawi

      Dive into the tropical bliss with a vibrant blend of mango juice, harmoniously mingling with a splash of peach nectar and a hint of grenadine.
      $15.00
    • Sahara Breeze

      Quench your thirst with a refreshing virgin mojito blend that brings an African twist to a classic favorite. Crisp mint leaves and fresh lime juice are muddled to perfection with chilled club soda.
      $13.00
    • Ananas & Kokonut

      Transport yourself to the exotic shores of Africa with our piña colada. This tropical delight blends creamy coconut milk with luscious pineapple juice, creating a smooth and indulgent base.
      $12.00
    • Serengeti

      A refreshing blend that captures the essence of the African plains. Freshly squeezed lemons and strawberries come together in a harmonious symphony of tartness and sweetness. A delightful balance of tangy and floral notes.
      $12.00

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Menu Gallery

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  • Menu 5
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