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Avenue Cafe @ Holiday Inn - Central
1501 Rhode Island Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20005
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Dinner Menu
Appetizers
Sweet Sesame Lollipops
$9.99
crispy chicken lollipops/thai sweet chili sauce/toasted sesame
Spicy Chicken Flat Bread*
$8.99
grilled chicken breast/avenue signature chipotle sauce/ mozzarella cheese /diced tomatoes/fresh basil
Grilled Shrimp Cocktail
$10.49
grilled jumbo shrimp/creole cocktail sauce/fresh lemon
Mussels di Napoli
$9.99
PEI mussels/white wine/shaved onion/crushed garlic/fresh italian herbs
Crispy Lemon Calamari
$8.99
Lightly breaded and fried/marinara sauce
Classic Buffalo or BBQ Wings
fresh celery sticks/bleu cheese dressing
- 1/2 Dozen $7.99
- Full Dozen $12.99
Soups and Salads
Add to any Salad: Grilled Chicken $5.99, Seared Shrimp $7.99, Sliced Sirloin $7.49, Blackened Salmon $8.99
Soup of the Day
$5.49French Onion
$5.99Caesar Salad
$6.99
crisp romaine/tomatoes/olives/ croutons/parmesan cheese
Garden Salad
$6.99
spring mix/green peppers/red onions/cherry tomatoes/black olives/parmesan cheese/ croutons
Soup & Salad Combo
$8.99
choice of homemade soup/caesar or garden salad
Cobb Salad
$13.99
mixed greens/bacon/grilled chicken/ham/cherry tomatoes/ hard cooked eggs/avocado/bleu cheese crumbles
Bleu Field Greens Salad*
$9.49
mixed greens/bleu cheese crumbles/tomatoes/black olives/ balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Caribbean Shrimp & Mango Salad^
$13.99
grilled jerk shrimp/diced mango/cherry tomatoes
Avocado Chicken Salad^
$12.99
grilled chicken/fresh baby spinach/sliced avocado/tomato/ balsamic vinaigrette dressing
Cocktails
Mojito
superior rum/fresh mint/lime/ club soda
Sangria
choice of mango/peach/berry
Margarita
tequila/triple sec/fresh lime juice
Cosmopolitan
vodka/triple sec/cranberry juice/lime juice/orange twist
Mai Tai
light rum/dark rum/pineapple juice/orange juice/grenadine
Black Angus Burgers
served with café fries, onion rings or coleslaw
Avenue Burger
$9.99
toasted kaiser roll/crisp lettuce/ tomato/red onion
Cheese Burger
$10.49
toasted kaiser roll/cheese (american/ provolone/cheddar/swiss) /crisp lettuce/tomato/red onion
Eye-See-U Burger*
$11.99
chargrilled/toasted kaiser roll/provolone cheese/sunny sideup egg/crisp lettuce/tomato/red onion
Black and Bleu Burger
$10.99
blackened/toasted kaiser roll/bleu cheese crumbles/crisp lettuce/tomato/red onion
BBQ Bacon Cheese Burger
$11.99
chargrilled/toasted kaiser roll/smoked bacon/cheddar cheese/ crisp lettuce/tomato/red onion
Avenue "Cuban" Burger
$11.99
seared to perfection/toasted kaiser roll/smoked ham,/kosher dill pickles/ melted swiss cheese/mustard
Hand Cut Steaks
All our beef is 100% High Choice Braveheart Black Angus. Humanely raised on an all vegetarian, corn based diet, for "superior" flavor and tenderness. Specially selected to deliver only the finest beef.
10oz Black Angus New York Strip
$25.99
chargrilled/sautéed mushrooms/chianti reduction/whipped potatoes/fresh asparagus. Pairing: J Lohr "7 Oaks" Cabernet Sauvignon
Center-Cut 8oz Black Angus Filet Mignon
$29.99
seared to perfection/creamy green peppercorn demi-glace. Pairing: Estancia Pinot Noir
Chicken, Chops and Butcher Cuts
Chianti Braised Beef Short Ribs*
$18.99
slow cooked in chianti broth/garlic whipped potatoe. Pairing: Alamos Malbec
Chargrilled Pork Chops
$18.99
fresh mango salsa/rice pilaf /asparagus
Crispy Tuscan Pork Belly
$18.99
dry rub roasted/rice pilaf/ fresh asparagus/balsamic reduction
Citrus Rosemary Chicken Breast
$14.99
chargrilled/demi glace/sautéed spinach/tomato confit/garlic whipped potatoes
Frenched Mango Chicken Breast
$16.99
pan seared airline breast/citrus-mango sauce/rice pilaf/fresh asparagus. Pairing: Veramonte Sauvignon Blanc
Chicken Marsala
$16.99
pan seared in savory marsala sauce/mushroom/garlic/ spaghetti/ garlic bread
Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast^
$11.99
Chargrilled/sautéed mushrooms/wilted spinach/spring vegetables/lemon emulsion
Pastas
served with choice of side caeser or mixed garden salad
Spaghetti Jambalaya*
$15.99
shrimp/mild sausage/cajun tomato sauce/sautéed onions/bell peppers/mushrooms. Pairing: Alamos Malbec
Spring Vegetables Arborio Risotto
$15.99
creamy risotto/asparagus/spinach/zucchini/squash/tomato confit/pine nut-sundried tomato emulsion/sunny side up egg
Baked Seafood Penne Pasta
$17.99
baked shrimp/scallops/mussels/penne pasta/garlic-tomato sauce/shredded mozzarella/garlic bread
Lasagna Classico*
$14.99
house classic lasagna/rich meat sauce/ricotta cheese
Shrimp Fettuccine Carbonara
$16.99
shrimp/white wine/crisp bacon/creamy parmesan sauce/garlic bread. Pairing: Echo Domani Pinot Grigio
Seafood
Grilled Atlantic Salmon
$18.99
sautéed spinach/whipped potatoes/tomato confit/lemon emulsion. Pairing: Estancia Pinot Noir
Pan-seared Crab Cakes
$23.99
mushrooms risotto/fresh asparagus/remoulade sauce
Salmon of Tuscan*
$18.99
pan seared/white wine/pine nut-sundried tomato emulsion/ mushrooms risotto/fresh asparagus. Pairing: Oyster Chardonnay
BBQ Entrées
smokey/spicy/traditional
BBQ Baby Back Ribs
slow cooked/fire roasted/full of flavor/choice of two sides
- Short Rack $14.99
- House Rack $18.99
Southwestern BBQ Chicken Breast
$14.99
Grilled marinated breast of chicken/smokey BBQ/crispy bacon/cheddar cheese/sautéed spinach/market vegetables
Pulled Slider Combo
$14.49
hand-pulled chicken and pork/toasted bun/lettuce/tomato/choice of two sides
Baby Back Rib Combo
Short Rack of BBQ Baby Back Ribs
$18.99
paired with choice of grilled chicken breast/smokey wings/pulled pork slider/two sides
Sandwiches & Wraps
served with café fries, onion rings or coleslaw
Avenue Club Sandwich*
$9.99
sliced turkey/smoked ham/crispy bacon/swiss cheese/lettuce/ tomato/choice of white/wheat/rye bread
Crab Cake Sandwich
$12.99
broiled lump crab cake/kaiser roll/lettuce/tomato/tartar sauce
Rueben Sandwich on Rye
$9.99
savory corned beef/sauerkraut/thousand island dressing/swiss cheese
Turkey Caprese Wrap
$10.99
sliced turkey/fresh mozzarella/tomato/pesto spread/mixed greens/ balsamic vinaigrette/spinach tortilla
Vegetable Caprese Panini
$9.99
warm ciabatta bread/grilled squash and zucchini/roasted red peppers/tomato/fresh mozzarella/pesto spread/balsamic reduction
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
$10.99
toasted ciabatta/grilled chicken/ provolone cheese/bacon/lettuce/ tomato/pesto spread
Southwest Chicken Wrap
$10.99
grilled chicken/mango salsa/signature chipotle sauce/mixed greens/sundried tomato tortilla
Shrimp Po'Boy Wrap
$11.99
crispy shrimp/tomato/mixed greens/remoulade sauce/flour tortilla
BBQ Pulled Chicken or Pork
$9.99
hand-pulled/toasted bun/lettuce/tomato
Sides
$1.99
Market Vegetables
Baked Potato
Rice Pilaf
Garlic Whipped Potatoes
Fresh Asparagus
Café Fries
Onion Rings
Sautéed Spinach
Coleslaw
Cup of Soup
$2.99Caesar
$3.99Garden Salad
$3.99
*Signature Avenue Dish. ^Lower Calorie
From the Griddle
served with your choice of bacon, sausage or ham add $2.99
Buttermilk Pancakes
$8.49
Hot and fluffy buttermilk pancakes grilled to a golden brown and topped with butter and served with warm maple syrup
- Add Blueberries Or Strawberries
- $0.99
Stuffed French Toast
$8.49
A traditional favorite, layers of French toast, cream cheese and freshly sliced strawberries, topped with whipped cream
Cinnamon Supreme French Toast
$9.29
Luscious slices of our cinnamon - infused rolls dipped in egg batter and grilled to a golden brown. Served with warm syrup
Waffle
$8.99
The classic favorite: a hot from the griddle thick, golden and crispy waffle topped with butter and served with warm maple syrup
- Add Blueberries Or Strawberries
- $0.99
Eggery
Served with your choice or bacon, sausage or ham add $2.99. All selections served with breakfast potatoes and a choice of breakfast bread. Substitute Egg Beaters at no additional charge. Add an 8 oz. juice to any Eggery dish for only $2.79
Best - 4 - Value Breakfast
$9.29
Two Grade A eggs, two strips of bacon and a choice of breakfast bread served with potatoes
Egg Benedict
$8.99
A timeless classic of two Grade A poached eggs and Canadian bacon atop an English muffin and topped with Hollandaise sauce
Florentine Benedict
$8.99
Two Grade A poached eggs with mushrooms and spinach atop an English muffin and topped with Hollandaise sauce
Steak and Eggs
$12.29
A 5 oz. Top Sirloin, cooked to order, with two eggs prepared any style
Sunrise Breakfast Burrito
$8.99
Two Grade A eggs scrambled with onion, peppers, bacon, breakfast potatoes and shredded cheese stuffed into a warm flour tortilla
Three Eggs "Your Way"
$11.99
Accompanied with a 5 oz. Top Sirloin grilled to your liking and garnished with fresh fruit. Served without potatoes and bread for Low-Crab dieters
Ham and Eggs
$8.49
A 5 oz. grilled ham steak served with two eggs any style
Beverages
Freshly Brewed Coffee
$3.25Decaffeinated
$3.25Hot Tea
$2.99Orange Juice
100% Pure Squeezed
- Small $2.99
- Large $3.99
- Carafe $8.49
Assorted Juice
- Small $2.99
- Large $3.99
Soft Drink
$2.49Bottled Water
$2.49Milk
$2.99Hot Chocolate
$2.99Omelets
Served with your choice of bacon, sausage or ham add$2.99. All selection served with breakfast potatoes and a choice of breakfast bread. Substitute Egg Beaters at no additional charge. Add an 8 oz. juice to any Omelet dish $2.79
Garden Omelet
$8.99
The perfect omelet for those with a love of fresh garden vegetables, folded with sauteed onion. mushrooms, broccoli. peppers, fresh tomato and Cheddar cheese
Low-Crab "Southwest" Style
$9.49
Two eggs prepared "your way" accompanied by slices of grilled chicken and fresh avocado and garnishes with a touch of salsa Low- Crab selection of served without breakfast potatoes or bread
California Omelet
$8.99
A delicious blend of Monterey Jack cheese, crumbled bacon, and avocado make this a favorite in every state
Western Omelet
$8.99
The classic omelet stuffed with cheddar cheese, diced harm, sauteed onions and green peppers cooked to perfection
Skillet Inspiration
The perfect hearty breakfast topped with two Grade A eggs cooked to order. All dishes served with a choice of breakfast bread. Substitute Egg Beaters at no additional charge
Veggie Skillets
$8.99
Broccoli. mushrooms. peppers, onion and tomato combined with breakfast potatoes and topped with shredded Cheddar
All- American Skillet
$9.49
Breakfast potatoes with bits of bacon. sausage. ham, mushrooms, pepper and onion
Western Skillet
$8.49
Grilled ham, onion and peppers combined with breakfast topped and potatoes with shredded Cheddar
A Wholesome Start
Cereal
$4.49
A selection form your favorite cereal
Hot Oatmeal
$4.99
With a touch of brown sugar
Yogurt
$3.99
Your choice or assorted yogurts
- Add Granola Or Fruit For
- $1.90
The "Just Right Egg"
$7.99
An egg cooked to order, English muffin or toast and fresh fruit
Fresh Fruit
$6.99
A large Offering of the season's best fruit
Appetizers
A great start to a meal. Standard Serves 8 to 10 PPL
Artisan Cheese and Fruit W/ Crackers
A beautiful arrangement of brie, cheddar, jack cheese, and chef choice cheese with apples Grapes and walnuts
- Standard $39.99
- Serves 12 to 16 $54.99
Capers Skewers
Fresh mozzarella, cherry tomato and fresh basil served with balsamic vinaigrette
- Standard $29.99
- Serves 12 to 16 $44.99
Chicken Wings
Chicken wings fried to perfection and prepared with your favorite sauce chose one style, Buffalo sauce, Barbeque sauce, Barbeque chipotle sauce
- 25 Wings $25.99
- 50 Wings $50.99
Chips and Salsa
Homemade salsa, corn tortilla chips
- Standard $19.99
- Serves 12 to 16 $28.99
Fresh Veggie Platter
Fresh seasonal veggies with our creamy ranch dip
- Standard $24.99
- Serves 12 to 16 $36.99
Mediterranean Trio
Hummus, red peppers, olive tapenade and pita bread wedges
- Standard $29.99
Jerk Chicken Skewers
Grilled marinated chicken skewers with jerk seasoning
- Standard $29.99
- Serves 12 to 16 $46.99
Chicken ranchero quesadillas
Flour tortilla filled with grilled chicken, black beans, and cheddar jack cheese
- Standard $32.99
- Serves 12 to 16 $48.99
Hot Soups and Chili
Basil Chicken Chili
Kidney beans, chicken, delicately seasoned with fresh basil
- serves 6 $14.99
- Serves 12 $28.99
Veggie Chili
Delicately spiced veggie chili with kidney beans and vegetables
- serves 6 $14.99
- Serves 12 $28.99
Chicken Gumbo
A hearty chicken gumbo loaded with okra, rice
- serves 6 $14.99
- Serves 12 $28.99
Minestrone
Italian soup with vegetables, beans and pasta in vegetables broth
- Serves 6 $14.99
- Serves 12 $28.99
Salad
House Salad
Mixed greens lettuce, cherry tomatoes, croutons, red onion, parmesan cheese and black olives. Your choice of dressing (ranch, blue cheese, balsamic vinaigrette, Italian vinaigrette, raspberry vinaigrette)
- serves 6 -8 $14.99
- Serves 10 to 15 $19.99
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine, cherry tomatoes, croutons, parmesan cheese with our Caesar dressing
- Serves 6 -8 $14.99
- Serves 10 to 15 $19.99
- Add Chicken Serves 6 To 8 $15.95
- Serves 10 to 15 $24.95
- Add Shrimps Serves 6 To 8 $18.95
- Serves 10 to 15 $29.95
Nicoise Salad
Mixed greens, albacore tuna, greens beans, cherry tomatoes, potatoes, hard boiled eggs, green olives With your Choice of dressing
- Serves 6 - 8 $21.99
- Serves 10 to 15 $40.99
Sandwiches and Wraps
Thai Veggie
Carrots, zucchini, squash, ginger, stir fry with Thai chili sauce in flour tortilla
- 16 Pieces $42.99
Buffalo Style Chicken Breast
Spicy marinated chicken breast with lettuce, tomatoes and blue cheese dressing in flour tortilla
- 16 Pieces $49.99
Sandwiches
Albacore Tuna Salad
Italian style albacore tuna salad in ciabatta bread with greens and tomatoes
- 16 Pieces $42.99
Caprese Tomato Mozzarella Panini
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, mixed greens, roasted red peppers with pesto mayo in ciabatta bread
- 16 Pieces $43.99
Roasted Turkey and Pesto
Perfect flavor of turkey with herb mayo in ciabatta bread
- 16 Pieces $49.99
Virginia Ham and Swiss
Lightly smoked ham and Swiss cheese in sourdough bread
- 16 Pieces $48.99
Roasted Beef and Provolone Cheese
Sliced thin roasted beef, cheese and greens with creamy horseradish sauce
- 16 Pieces $49.99
Grilled Garden Vegetables
Grilled zucchini, bell peppers, red onion and a splash of vinaigrette in ciabatta bread
- 16 Pieces $42.99
Pasta salad bowls
Greek Orzo Pasta
A colorful combination of orzo tossed with olives, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and spinach And lemon vinaigrette
- Serves 6 to 8 $24.99
Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Grilled zucchini and bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, artichoke heart, Romano cheese and penne pasta With Italian vinaigrette
- Serves 6 to 8 $24.99
Hot Entrée
Chicken Parmesan
Breaded, seasoned chicken breast baked with cheese and Spaghetti marinara sauce
- Serves 6 to 8 $36.99
Grilled Chicken Breast
Skinless chicken breast grilled to perfection and prepared with your favorite sauce. Choose one style: Lemon garlic picatta sauce, Marsala mushrooms sauce, Creamy picatta lemon sauce, Gravy mushrooms sauce
- Serves 6 to 8 $39.99
Penne or Fettuccine Pasta
Pasta served with your choice of sauce. Bolognese (meat sauce), Primavera (vegetables), Marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce
- Serves 4 To 6 $23.99
- Add Chicken Extra
- $15.99
- Add Shrimps
- $18.99
- Add Meatballs
- $12.99
Signature Mushrooms Pasta
Sautéed mushrooms, roasted red peppers and your choice pasta tossed in basil pesto cream sauce. Choose one pasta: Spaghetti pasta, Fettuccine pasta, Penne pasta
- Serves 4 to 6 $25.99
Baked Penne Pasta
Penne pasta with house marinara sauce and Italian cheese baked to perfection, prepared with Your choice of: Meat sauce, Grilled mix veggies
- Serves 4 to 6 $24.99
Lasagna Specialty
Pasta sheet layered with house marinara sauce and ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese Parmesan cheese and baked to perfection with your choice of: Meat sauce, Spinach and vegetables
- Serves 6 to 8 $34.99
- Serves 10 to 12 $44.99
Manicotti Specialty
Pasta baked with marinara sauce to perfection and stuffed with your choice of: A Blend of Italian cheeses, Spinach and cheese, Chicken and cheese
- Serves 4 to 6 $29.99
Manicotti Specialty
Pasta baked with marinara sauce to perfection and stuffed with your choice of: *Seafood and cheese (Shrimps, Scallops, mussels)
- Serves 4 to 6 $36.99
Mexican Fiesta
Traditional fajitas Sautéed onion, three colored bell peppers and your choice of: Grilled marinated steak, Grilled marinated chicken. On the side flour tortilla, cheddar and jack cheese, sour cream, fresh salsa
- Serves 4 to 6 Chicken $46.99
- Serves 4 to 6 Beef $49.99
Side dishes
Roasted seasonal vegetables
$11.99Green beans almandine
$11.99Garlic mashed potatoes
$13.99Roasted red bliss potatoes
$13.99Rice pilaf
$8.99Wild rice
$10.89Spaghetti marinara sauce
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Cuisine
American - Contemporary
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About Us
We think you will enjoy dining at one of Washington DC hotels best full-service restaurants, Avenue Café Bar & Grille, featuring American, Italian, Caribbean, and Mediterranean inspired cuisines. Avenue Café Bar & Grille offers a Breakfast and Dinner Deluxe Buffet that is available seasonally. Hotel guests can purchase room packages which include breakfast as part of their hotel room rate at a discount. Enjoy a specialty drink and comfortable atmosphere. Stop by and check-out our newly renovated bar and restaurant.