The Continent DC Menu

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Appetizers Continent Feast Platter Chef’s Entrée's Vegetarian Land and Grill Seafood Salads Sides Desserts Signature Mocktails

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