The Imperial Menu

2001 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
  • Bites

    • Lobster Deviled Eggs

      butter poached, chive (4 halves)
      $12.00
    • Shrimp Cocktail

      4 Jumbo Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce. Lemon
      $16.00
    • Ham & Cheese Croquettes

      Parisian Ham, gruyere, chive, dijonnaise
      $11.00
    • Chilled Lobster Rolls

      Maine lobster salad, sherry dressing, celery
      $18.00
    • Crispy Goat Cheese Puffs

      spinach, bell pepper, poblano cream
      $12.00
    • Garlic & Thyme Steak Skewers

      marinated in garlic and thyme, creamy horseradish sauce
      $15.00
  • Brunch Classics

    • Imperial Breakfast

      2 eggs, applewood smoke bacon OR breakfast sausage, cheesy grits, smashed fingerling potatoes, toast
      $18.00
    • Avocado Toast

      country bread, avocado, heirloom tomatoes, pepita, pickled shallot, poached farm egg
      $15.00
    • Thick Cut French Toast

      challah bread, orange custard, bourbon maple, whipped cream
      $16.00
  • Not So Itty Bitty Sandwiches

    • Bacon, Egg & Cheese

      applewood bacon, scrambled egg, cheddar, garlic aioli, brioche bun
      $10.00
    • Gooey Grilled Cheese

      honey roasted ham, gruyere, bechamel, sunny side egg, frisée
      $9.00
    • Fried Chicken

      pickle brined chicken thigh, hot mayo, pickles
      $13.00
    • Filet O' Fish

      IPA Battered Cod, House Made Tartar Sauce, Shredded Lettuce, Pickle Relish
      $11.00
    • Smashed Wagyu Burger & Fries

      Caramelized Onions, American Cheese, Burger Sauce, French Fries
      $16.00
    • Cubano

      Roasted Pork Shoulder, Cured Ham, Spicy Mustard, Pickle, Swiss
      $12.00
    • Imperial Dip

      Marinated & Roasted Chuck Roll, Swiss, Horsey Sauce, Au Jus
      $13.00
  • Sides

    • Fries

      Regular (1-2 servings) or large (3-4 servings)
      $4.00
    • Smoked Bacon

      $7.00
    • Baby Gem Salad

      watermelon radish, shaved fennel, petit basque, creamy dill dressing
      $13.00
  • Premier Drams Sandwiches

    • All Day Egg & Cheese

      Scrambled Egg, American Cheese, Garlic Mayo, Hot Sauce
      $7.00
    • Gooey Grilled Cheese

      St. Stephen Brie, Honeycrisp Apples, Caramelized Onions, Fig Jam, Country Bread
      $9.00
    • Filet O' Fish

      IPA Battered Cod, Housemade Tartar Sauce, Shredded Lettuce, Pickle Relish
      $11.00
    • Fried Chicken

      Pickle-Brined Thigh, Hot Mayo, Pickle
      $12.00
    • Cubano

      Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder, Cured Ham, Spicy Mustard, Pickle, Swiss
      $12.00
    • Imperial Dip

      Marinated & Roasted Chuck Roll, Swiss, Horsey Sauce, Au Jus
      $13.00
    • Smashed Wagyu Burger & Fries

      5oz Wagyu beef, caramelized onions, American cheese, burger sauce
      $12.00
    • Impossible Burger & Fries

      Impossible Meatless Patty, caramelized onions, American cheese, burger sauce
      $14.00
  • Bites

    • Shrimp Cocktail

      4 jumbo shrimp with cocktail sauce, lemon
      $16.00
    • Chilled Lobster Rolls

      Maine lobster salad, sherry dressing, celery
      $18.00
    • Ham & Cheese Potato Croquettes

      parisian ham, gruyere, chive, dijonnaise
      $11.00
    • Garlic & Thyme Tenderloin Skewers

      dry aged tenderloin, marinated in garlic and thyme with a side of horseradish sauce.
      $15.00
    • Lobster Deviled Eggs

      butter poached snow crab, chives (4 halves)
      $12.00
    • Crispy Goat Cheese Puff

      spinach, roasted bell pepper, poblano cream
      $12.00
  • Vegetables

    • Baby Gem Salad

      watermelon radish, shaved fennel, p'tit basque, creamy dill dressing
      $13.00
  • Small Plates

    • Pan Seared Scallops

      Congaree Milling yellow hominy grits, pickled onion, grilled scallion aioli
      $24.00
  • Mains

    • Pan Seared Rockfish

      Carolina gold rice middlins, shitake, miso fumet
      $26.00
    • Beef Wellington

      butter leeks, fingerling potato, black truffle jus
      $28.00
    • Oyster Mushroom Risotto

      blue oyster mushrooms, arborio, white wine, parmesan
      $17.00
    • Crispy Skin Duck Breast

      8oz Rohan Duck Breast, parmesan spaetzle, roasted brussels, duck jus
      $32.00
    • Dry Aged 14oz NY Strip

      Roseda Farm 45 day dry aged NY Strip, served with a side of roasted brussels sprouts and fingerling potatoes.
      $39.00
  • Sides

    • Side Of Fries

      Crispy Russet French Fries
      $4.00
    • Parker House Rolls

      fennel honey butter, maldon salt
      $7.00
    • Sauteed Brussels Sprouts

      garlic, shallot, lemon vinaigrette
      $8.00
    • Yellow Hominy Grits

      parmesan, chives
      $9.00

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Menu Gallery

  • Menu 1
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  • Menu 4
  • Menu 5
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