The Light Horse Restaurant and Bar Menu

715 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Lunch & Dinner Menu

    • Fried Green Tomatoes And Goat Cheese

      Green Tomatoes and Goat Cheese coated in Bread Crumbs and Fried. Served with Arugula and Chipotle Aioli Sauce
      $13.00
    • Elote Hushpuppies

      Chipotle Aioli, Queso Fresco, Hot Jalapeño, Tajin. Can Also Be Served Plain with Honey Butter
      $10.00
    • Risotto Bites

      Risotto and Mozzarella Cakes, Breaded and Lightly Fried. Served with Sundried Tomato Garlic Aioli Dipping Sauce
      $10.00
    • Bacon Wrapped Dates

      Stuffed with Goat Cheese drizzled with Balsamic Reduction
      $12.00
    • Crab Deviled Eggs

      Our Take on a Classic Served with Chipotle Aioli, Crab and Bacon Dust
      $9.00
    • Smoked Chicken Wings

      Dry Rubbed, Smoked & then Grilled, Served with Housemade Ranch, Your choice of BBQ, Buffalo, Old Bay, Maple Sriracha, or "Naked"
      $16.00
    • Surf & Turf Skewers

      Tender Steak and Shrimp grilled with Bell Peppers and Onions Served with Housemade Tzatziki
      $17.00
    • Warm Brie, Warm Bread

      Warm Baguette served with Fig Jam
      $13.00
    • Nachos

      Housemade Tortilla Chips, Choice Of Braised Pulled Pork or Braised Chicken. Served with Crema, Queso Fresco, Black Bean Puree, Pico De Gallo, Lime Wedge, Whisper of Tajin
      $15.00
    • Cajun Crab Dip

      Served with Warm Baguette
      $15.00
    • Point Judith Calamari

      Calamari with Jalapeños, Zucchini and Pickles, Served with Sriracha Aioli and Housemade Marinara
      $14.00
    • Crispy Brussels Sprouts

      Served with Citrus Chili Sauce
      $11.00
    • Margarita

      Fresh Diced Tomatoes with a hint of Celery, Mozzarella Cheese, Basil Oil, Balsamic Glaze
    • Prosciutto

      Brie, Prosciutto, Fig Jam, Olive Oil
    • Berry

      Honey Goat Cheese, Berries, Arugula, Basil Oil, Olive Oil, Sliced Almond
    • Mushroom & Cream Cheese

      Roasted Cream Mushrooms, Parmesan Cheese, Scallions
    • Caprese Salad

      Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Grilled Chicken, Mozzarella, Sliced Avocado, Balsamic Vinaigrette
      $16.00
    • Tomato Fennel Soup

      Our Longtime Menu Favorite, Creamy Tomato and Fennel Soup, Served with Housemade Croutons
      $7.00
    • Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad

      Blackened Salmon, Romaine Lettuce, Grilled Corn, Pickled Onions, Crispy Parmesan, Croutons and Achiote Caesar Dressing
      $20.00
    • Mixed Berry And Goat Cheese

      Butter Lettuce & Baby Arugula, Fried Goat Cheese, Strawberries & Blueberries, Cherry Tomatoes, Sliced Almonds and Tarragon Vinaigrette
      $15.00
    • Blackened Ahi Tuna Salad*

      Quinoa, Kalamata Olives, Mint, Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Radish, Avocado, Corn, Peas, Pickled Onion, Served with Lemon Vinaigrette
      $20.00
    • Crab Cake Sandwich

      Seared and Baked Crabcake, Lettuce, Chipotle Aioli on Brioche
      $20.00
    • Blackened Ahi Tuna Steak Sandwich

      Avocado, Pickled Ginger Coleslaw and Sriracha Aioli on a Brioche Bun. Served with Old Bay Fries
      $20.00
    • Grilled Cheese Cheeseburger*

      Our House Burger with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches as the Bun
      $22.00
    • The Burger*

      Shortrib and Chuck Brisket, Cheddar Cheese, Garlic & Dill Pickles, Lettuce, Tomato and Red Onion, served on Brioche Bun
      $16.00
    • Steak Sandwich

      Shaved Ribeye, Monterey Jack, Caramelized Onions, Beef Au Jus, Horseradish Cream
      $18.00
    • Brisket Grilled Cheese

      Beef Brisket, Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheese. Served with Truffle Parmesan Fries, Beef Consommé
      $20.00
    • Cubano

      Pressed Classic with Ham, Braised Pulled Pork, Mustard, Gruyere Cheese, Housemade Pickles
      $18.00
    • Hot Fried Chicken Sandwich

      Chicken Breast is Brined, Fried and Tossed in our Housemade Hot Pepper Sauce, Spicy Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Bacon on Brioche, Can also be served Grilled upon request
      $18.00
    • Vegetarian Burger

      Beyond Burger served with Housemade Sundried Tomato & Garlic Aioli, Mixed Greens, Tomato, Sliced Avocado
      $17.00
    • Bone-In Pork Chop*

      Blackened on the Grill, served with Cheddar Risotto Cake, Brussels Sprouts and Poblano Cream Sauce
      $24.00
    • 12 Oz. Grilled Ribeye Steak*

      Flame Grilled 12 oz. Ribeye Steak served with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Broccolini and Horseradish Cream
      $35.00
    • Fish And Chips

      Traditional Atlantic Cod & Hand Cut French Fries
      $19.00
    • Crabcakes

      Two Seared and Baked Crabcakes with Sauteed Broccolini, Avocado Corn Salsa and Lemon Butter Shallot Sauce
      $31.00
    • Rigatoni Pasta

      Jumbo Shrimp and Chicken in a Cajun Chipotle Cream Sauce, served with a Warm Baguette
      $25.00
    • Lemon Herb Chicken Breasts

      Served with Roasted Vegetable Orzo, Chicken, Thyme and Rosemary Au Jus
      $24.00
    • Sweet Potato Fries

      $8.00
    • Hand Cut French Fries

      $8.00
    • Mashed Potatoes

      $7.00
    • Sauteed Broccolini

      $8.00
    • Truffle Parmesan Fries

      $12.00
    • Mac N Cheese

      Cavatappi Pasta with our Three Cheese Blend and Garlic Breadcrumbs
      $11.00
  • Weekend Brunch Menu

    • Breakfast Chimichanga

      Braised Chicken, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Black Bean Puree, Monterey Jack, Hot Chili Sauce, Topped with Sour Cream, Shredded Lettuce, Pico and Cilantro
      $18.00
    • Chicken And Waffles

      Brined and Fried Chicken Breast, The Light Horse's Waffles served with Whipped Cream
      $20.00
    • Hangover Hash*

      Hash Browns, Biscuits, Sausage Gravy, Bacon, topped with Sunnyside Eggs
      $17.00
    • Steak And Eggs*

      New York Strip, Fried Eggs, Hash Browns
      $23.00
    • Pancakes And Sausage

      Two Large Buttermilk Pancakes, Breakfast Sausage Served with Honey Butter and Housemade Bourbon Brown Sugar Syrup
      $16.00
    • Marty's Big Breakfast Combo*

      2 Eggs to Order, Hash Browns, 2 Pancakes or Waffles, Choice of Ham, Bacon or Breakfast Sausage
      $20.00
    • Banana French Toast

      French Toast served with Sliced Bananas, Fresh Berries and our House-made Bourbon Brown Sugar Syrup
      $16.00
    • Crab Cake Benedict*

      English Muffin, Poached Eggs, Crab Cake, Homemade Hollandaise Sauce and Side Salad
      $18.00
    • Traditional Benedict*

      English Muffin, Poached Eggs, Bacon, Homemade Hollandaise Sauce and Side Salad
      $15.00
    • Beef Brisket Eggs Benedict*

      English Muffin, Poached Eggs, Beef Brisket, Sliced Avocado, Sambal Oelek Chili Hollandaise Sauce and Hash Browns
      $18.00
    • California Omelette

      Fresh Corn, Zucchini, Cherry Tomatoes, Salsa, Sliced Avocado, and a Touch of Cheese. Served with Hash Browns
      $18.00
    • Fried Chicken Biscuit

      Fried Chicken, Pepper Jack Cheese, Bacon & Scrambled Egg on a Fresh Baked Biscuit and served with Hash Browns
      $18.00
    • Fried Green Tomatoes And Goat Cheese

      Green Tomatoes and Goat Cheese coated in Bread Crumbs and Fried. Served with Arugula and Chipotle Aioli Sauce
      $13.00
    • Elote Hushpuppies

      Chipotle Aioli, Queso Fresco, Hot Jalapeño, Tajin. Can Also Be Served Plain with Honey Butter
      $10.00
    • Risotto Bites

      Risotto and Mozzarella Cakes, Breaded and Lightly Fried. Served with Sundried Tomato Garlic Aioli Dipping Sauce
      $10.00
    • Bacon Wrapped Dates

      Stuffed with Goat Cheese drizzled with Balsamic Reduction
      $12.00
    • Crab Deviled Eggs

      Our Take on a Classic Served with Chipotle Aioli, Crab and Bacon Dust
      $9.00
    • Smoked Chicken Wings

      Dry Rubbed, Smoked & then Grilled, Served with Housemade Ranch, Your choice of BBQ, Buffalo, Old Bay, Maple Sriracha, or "Naked"
      $16.00
    • Surf & Turf Skewers

      Tender Steak and Shrimp grilled with Bell Peppers and Onions. Served with Housemade Tzatziki
      $17.00
    • Warm Brie, Warm Bread

      Warm Baguette Served with Fig Jam
      $13.00
    • Nachos

      Housemade Tortilla Chips, Choice Of Braised Pulled Pork or Braised Chicken. Served with Crema, Queso Fresco, Black Bean Puree, Pico De Gallo, Lime Wedge, Whisper of Tajin
      $15.00
    • Cajun Crab Dip

      Served with Warm Baguette
      $15.00
    • Point Judith Calamari

      Calamari with Jalapeños, Zucchini and Pickles, Served with Sriracha Aioli and Housemade Marinara
      $14.00
    • Crispy Brussels Sprouts

      Served with Citrus Chili Sauce
      $11.00
    • Caprese Salad

      Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Grilled Allen Bros. Chicken, Mozzarella, Sliced Avocado, Balsamic Vinaigrette
      $16.00
    • Tomato Fennel Soup

      Our Longtime Menu Favorite, Creamy Tomato and Fennel Soup, Served with Housemade Croutons
      $7.00
    • Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad

      Blackened Salmon, Romaine Lettuce, Grilled Corn, Pickled Onions, Crispy Parmesan, Croutons and Achiote Caesar Dressing
      $20.00
    • Mixed Berry And Goat Cheese

      Butter Lettuce & Baby Arugula, Fried Goat Cheese, Strawberries & Blueberries, Cherry Tomatoes, Sliced Almonds and Tarragon Vinaigrette
      $15.00
    • Blackened Ahi Tuna Salad*

      Quinoa, Kalamata Olives, Mint, Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Radish, Avocado, Corn, Peas, Pickled Onion, Served with Lemon Vinaigrette
      $20.00
    • Margarita

      Fresh Diced Tomatoes with a hint of Celery, Mozzarella Cheese, Basil Oil, Balsamic Glaze
    • Prosciutto

      Brie, Prosciutto, Fig Jam, Olive Oil
    • Berry

      Honey Goat Cheese, Berries, Arugula, Basil Oil, Olive Oil, Sliced Almond
    • Mushroom & Cream Cheese

      Roasted Cream Mushrooms, Parmesan Cheese, Scallions
    • Crab Cake Sandwich

      Seared and Baked Crabcake, Lettuce, Chipotle Aioli on Brioche
      $20.00
    • Blackened Ahi Tuna Steak Sandwich

      Avocado, Pickled Ginger Coleslaw and Sriracha Aioli on a Brioche Bun. Served with Old Bay Fries
      $20.00
    • Grilled Cheese Cheeseburger*

      Our House Burger with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches as the Bun
      $22.00
    • The Burger*

      Shortrib and Chuck Brisket, Cheddar Cheese, Garlic & Dill Pickles, Lettuce, Tomato and Red Onion, served on Brioche Bun
      $16.00
    • Steak Sandwich

      Shaved Ribeye, Monterey Jack, Caramelized Onions, Beef Au Jus, Horseradish Cream
      $18.00
    • Cubano

      Pressed Classic with Ham, Braised Pulled Pork, Mustard, Gruyere Cheese, Housemade Pickles
      $18.00
    • Hot Fried Chicken Sandwich

      Chicken Breast is Brined, Fried and Tossed in our Housemade Hot Pepper Sauce, Spicy Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Bacon on Brioche, Can also be served Grilled upon request
      $18.00
    • Vegetarian Burger

      Beyond Burger served with Housemade Sundried Tomato & Garlic Aioli, Mixed Greens, Tomato, Sliced Avocado
      $17.00
    • Sweet Potato Fries

      $8.00
    • Hand Cut French Fries

      $8.00
    • Mashed Potatoes

      $7.00
    • Sauteed Broccolini

      $8.00
    • Truffle Parmesan Fries

      $12.00
  • Daily Specials Menu

    • Monday-Friday - Happy Hour

      3pm-6pm
    • Tuesday - Prime Rib

      $20.00
    • Wednesday - Burgers / Trivia

      $10.00
    • Thursday - Tacos

      $15.00
    • Thursday-Saturday - Live Music

    • Friday-Sunday - Brunch

      11am-4pm
    • Sunday/Monday - Karaoke

    • Chicken Tortilla Soup

      $8.00
    • Grilled Peach Salad

      Baby Arugula, Sliced Prosciutto, Goat Cheese, Blueberries, Sliced Almonds, Red Wine Vinaigrette
      $15.00
    • Pan-Seared Halibut

      Served with Saffron Risotto, Steamed Asparagus and Avocado Pico Salsa
      $25.00
    • Grilled New York Strip Steak

      Served with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Grilled Squash and Chimichurri Sauce
      $25.00
  • Craft Beer and Speciality Cocktail Menu

    • Lost Boy Comeback Kid Cider / Dry Cider / Alexandria, VA / ABV 6.9%

      $8.00
    • Parish Peach Bellini / Fruited Gose, Broussard, LA / ABV 4.8%

      $14.00
    • Caboose Passion Fruit Coconut Gose / Fruited Gose / Lorton, VA / ABV 6.3%

      $8.00
    • Ono Manako / Mango White Ale / Chantilly, VA / ABV 5.5%

      $8.00
    • Right Proper Li'l Wit / Witbier, Blanche / Washington D.C / ABV 5%

      $8.00
    • Thin Man Pils Mafia / German Style Pilsner / Buffalo, NY / ABV 4.9%

      $8.00
    • Vasen Light Horse Lager / German Lager / Richmond, VA /ABV 5.1%

      $8.00
    • Midnight Rockville Red / Irish Red Ale / Rockville, MD / ABV 5.5%

      $10.00
    • Solace Red Devils DC Lager / Red Lager / Sterling, VA / ABV 5%

      $8.00
    • Right Proper Unseen Universe / American Wild Ale / Washington D.C / ABV 6.2%

      $13.00
    • Pen Druid Spontaneous Raspberry / Wild Ale / Sperryville, VA / ABV 7%

      $15.00
    • Right Proper Raised By Wolves / Pale Ale / American / Washington D.C / ABV 5%

      $8.00
    • Vasen West Coast IPA / American IPA / Richmond, VA / ABV 7.2%

      $9.00
    • Denizens Animal / New England IPA, Hazy / Silver Spring, MD / ABV 6%

      $8.00
    • Grimm Zap / Imperial IPA / Brooklyn, NY / ABV 8%

      $15.00
    • Commonwealth Big Papi / Imperial DIPA / Virginia Beach, VA / ABV 8%

      $12.00
    • Nepenthe Dark Path / Vanilla Coffee Porter / Baltimore, MD / ABV 5.5%

      $10.00
    • Guinness Stout / Dry Stout / Dublin, IRE / ABV 4.2%

      $8.00
    • Topo Chico

      $8.00
    • Bold Rock Virginia Cider

      $8.00
    • White Claw Seltzer

      $8.00
    • Atlas Blood Orange Gose

      $8.00
    • Labatt's

      $7.00
    • Coors Banquet

      $6.50
    • Weihenstepaner Lager

      $9.00
    • Delirium Tremens

      $11.00
    • Peche Mel Bush Belgian Peach Ale

      $10.00
    • New Belgium Fat Tire

      $8.00
    • Sam Adams

      $8.00
    • Fair Wings Howling Gale IPA

      $8.00
    • Dale's Pale Ale

      $7.00
    • Alewerks Tavern Brown

      $8.00
    • Evolution Lucky #7 Porter

      $8.00
    • Duck-Rabbit Milk Stout

      $8.00
    • Athletic Brewing IPA (NA)

      $7.00
    • Light Horse Brut

      $8.00
    • Aimery Sparkling Rose

      $11.00
    • Light Horse White

      $8.00
    • Sassi Pinot Grigio

      $9.00
    • Mokoroa Sauvignon Blanc

      Female Winemaker
      $12.00
    • Le Versant Chardonnay

      $10.00
    • Compostela Albariño

      $12.00
    • Light Horse Rosé

      $8.00
    • Tattoo Girl Rosé

      Female Winemaker
      $10.00
    • Light Horse Red

      $8.00
    • Noah River Cabernet

      Female Winemaker
      $12.00
    • Redhead Red Blend

      $10.00
    • Viña Aresti Pinot Noir

      $10.00
    • The Watermelon Thing

      Absolute Watermelon, Dry Rose, House Lemonade, Mint Syrup, Cranberry Juice, Soda
    • Grapefruit Negroni

      Aviation Gin, Campari, Dolin Vermouth, Grapefruit Brown Sugar Cinnamon Syrup
    • ¡Ay, Papi!

      Mezcal Union Uno, Mango Nectar, Habanero Infused Agave, Rimmed with Orange Powder, Achiote Powder, Salt. Can be made as Mocktails
    • Painkiller

      Appleton Estate Signature, Coconut Cream, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, Nutmeg
    • Peach On The Beach

      Peach Black Tea Infused Tin Cup Rye, House-made Lemonade
    • Manhattan

      Uncle Nearest Rye, Dolin Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters, Homemade Luxardo Cherry
    • Old Fashioned

      Uncle Nearest Bourbon, Orange Syrup, Angostura Bitters, Orange Ice Cube, Homemade Luxardo Cherry

Menu Gallery

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Menu Gallery

  • Menu 1
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  • Menu 3
  • Menu 4
  • Menu 5
  • Menu 6

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