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The Light Horse Restaurant and Bar
715 King St
Alexandria, VA 22314
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Lunch & Dinner Menu
Weekend Brunch Menu
Happy Hour and Daily Specials
Lunch & Dinner Menu
Appetizers
Elote Hushpuppies**
$10.00
Chipotle Aioli, Queso Fresco, Hot Jalapeño, Tajin. Can Also Be Served Plain with Honey Butter
vegetarian
Risotto Bites**
$10.00
Risotto and Mozzarella Cakes, Breaded and Lightly Fried. Served with Sundried Tomato Garlic Aioli Dipping Sauce
vegetarian
Bacon Wrapped Dates**
$12.00
Stuffed with Goat Cheese drizzled with Balsamic Reduction
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms**
$13.00
Served with a Lemon Shallot Butter Sauce and topped with Garlic Breadcrumbs
Crab Deviled Eggs**
$9.00
Our Take on a Classic Served with Chipotle Aioli, Crab and Bacon Dust
gluten-free
Crispy Brussels Sprouts**
$11.00
Served with a Citrus Chili Sauce
vegetarian, vegan
Smoked Chicken Wings**
$16.00
Dry Rubbed, Smoked & then Grilled, Served with Housemade Ranch, Your choice of BBQ, Buffalo, Old Bay, Maple Sriracha, or "Naked"
gluten-free
Surf & Turf Skewers**
$17.00
Tender Steak and Shrimp grilled with Bell Peppers and Onions Served with Housemade Tzatziki
gluten-free
Baked Brie + Warm Bread
$13.00
Honey, Cranberry, and pecans
vegetarian
Nachos**
$15.00
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
- Add Guacamole
- $3.00
Cajun Crab Dip**
$15.00
Served with Warm Baguette
Point Judith Calamari**
$14.00
Calamari with Jalapeños, Zucchini and Pickles, Served with Sriracha Aioli and Housemade Marinara
Flatbreads
One for $8 or 3 for $21
Shrimp + Bacon**
Shrimp, Bacon, Corn, Tomato, and Basil Oil
Chicken Caprese**
Chicken, Tomato, Arugula, Mozzarella, and Balsamic Glaze
Roasted Butternut Squash
Mozzarella & Goat Cheese, Baby Arugula, Pickled Onion, Cranberries, Pecans and Sage Honey
vegetarian
Soup & Salad
Grilled Chicken – $10, Salmon – $12, Shrimp – $10, 5 oz. Steak – $14, 6 oz. Crabcake – $15
Caprese Salad**
$16.00
Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Grilled Chicken, Mozzarella, Sliced Avocado, Balsamic Vinaigrette
gluten-free
Tomato Fennel Soup**
$9.00
Our Longtime Menu Favorite, Creamy Tomato and Fennel Soup, Served with Housemade Croutons
vegetarian
Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad**
$20.00
Blackened Salmon, Romaine Lettuce, Grilled Corn, Pickled Onions, Crispy Parmesan, Croutons and Achiote Caesar Dressing
Mixed Berry and Goat Cheese**
$15.00
Spring Mix & Baby Arugula, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Strawberries & Blueberries, Cherry Tomatoes, Sliced Almonds and Tarragon Vinaigrette
vegetarian
gluten-free
Roasted Butternut Squash Farro Salad
$18.00
Baby Arugula, Sliced Apple, Candied Walnuts and Apple Honey Vinaigrette Dressing
vegetarian
Burgers & Sandwiches
All Burgers/Sandwiches Come With Your Choice of House Cut French Fries, Sweet Potato Fries or a Salad. Or Substitute a Cup of Soup for an Additional $2
Crab Cake Sandwich**
$20.00
Seared and Baked Crabcake, Lettuce, Chipotle Aioli on Brioche
Blackened Ahi Tuna Steak Sandwich*
$20.00
Avocado, Pickled Ginger Coleslaw and Sriracha Aioli on a Brioche Bun. Served with Old Bay Fries
Grilled Cheese Cheeseburger* **
$23.00
Our House Burger with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches as the Bun
The Burger* **
$17.00
Shortrib and Chuck Brisket, Cheddar Cheese, Garlic & Dill Pickles, Lettuce, Tomato and Red Onion, served on Brioche Bun
Steak Sandwich**
$18.00
Shaved Ribeye, Monterey Jack, Caramelized Onions, Beef Au Jus, Horseradish Cream
Brisket Grilled Cheese**
$20.00
Beef Brisket, Cheddar and Monterey Jack Cheese. Served with Truffle Parmesan Fries, Beef Consomme
Cubano**
$18.00
Pressed Classic with Ham, Braised Pulled Pork, Mustard, Gruyere Cheese, Housemade Pickles
Hot Fried Chicken Sandwich**
$18.00
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
Vegetarian Burger**
$17.00
Beyond Burger served with Housemade Sundried Tomato & Garlic Aioli, Mixed Greens, Tomato, Sliced Avocado
vegetarian
Entrees
Bone-In Pork Chop* **
$26.00
Blackened on the Grill, served with Cheddar Risotto Cake, Brussels Sprouts and Poblano Cream Sauce
Steak Frites* **
$30.00
12 oz. New York Strip Steak Served with Peppercorn Cream Sauce and House French Fries
gluten-free
Fish and Chips**
$22.00
Traditional Atlantic Cod & Hand Cut French Fries with House Slaw
Crabcakes**
$31.00
Two Seared and Baked Crabcakes with Sauteed Broccolini, Avocado Corn Salsa and Lemon Butter Shallot Sauce
Rigatoni Pasta**
$25.00
Jumbo Shrimp and Chicken in a Cajun Chipotle Cream Sauce, served with a Warm Baguette
Braised Beef in Red Wine**
$24.00
Served with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Sauteed Spinach
Pan Seared Salmon**
$26.00
Served with Roasted Confit Fingerling Potatoes, Sauteed Broccolini, Creole Cream Sauce
Sides
Sweet Potato Fries**
$8.00
vegetarian
Hand Cut French Fries**
$8.00
vegetarian
Mashed Potatoes**
$7.00
vegetarian
gluten-free
Sauteed Broccolini**
$8.00
vegetarian
gluten-free
Truffle Parmesan Fries**
$12.00
vegetarian
Roasted Confit Fingerling Potatoes**
$10.00
vegetarian
gluten-free
Mac N Cheese
Mac N Cheese**
$14.00
Cavatappi Pasta with our Three Cheese Blend and Garlic Breadcrumbs
vegetarian
- Mushrooms, Bacon, Broccoli
- $3.00
- Grilled Chicken 7oz.
- $10.00
- Shrimp
- $10.00
- Steak* 5oz.
- $14.00
- Crabcake 6oz.
- $15.00
- Salmon
- $12.00
*This item may contain raw or undercooked food. Consuming raw or under-cooked food may increase your risk of food borne illness. **Nut Free
Brunch
Breakfast Chimichanga**
$19.00
Braised Chicken, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Black Bean Puree, Monterey Jack, Hot Chili Sauce, Topped with Sour Cream, Shredded Lettuce, Pico and Cilantro
- Add Guacamole
- $3.00
Chicken and Waffles**
$21.00
Brined and Fried Chicken Breast, The Light Horse's Waffles served with Whipped Cream
Hangover Hash* **
$18.00
Hash Browns, Biscuits, Sausage Gravy, Bacon, topped with Sunnyside Eggs
Prime Rib Hash* **
$22.00
Tender Prime Rib Tossed with Crispy Potatoes, Bell Peppers, and Onions. Topped with Sunny-Side Eggs and Drizzled with a Chili Hollandaise
Steak and Eggs* **
$24.00
New York Strip, Fried Eggs, Hash Browns
Marty's Big Breakfast Combo* **
$21.00
2 Eggs to Order, Hash Browns, 2 Pancakes or Waffles, Choice of Ham, Bacon or Breakfast Sausage
Banana French Toast**
$17.00
French Toast served with Sliced Bananas, Fresh Berries and our House–made Bourbon Brown Sugar Syrup
vegetarian
Crab Cake Benedict* **
$19.00
English Muffin, Poached Eggs, Crab Cake, Homemade Hollandaise Sauce and Side Salad
Traditional Benedict* **
$16.00
English Muffin, Poached Eggs, Bacon, Homemade Hollandaise Sauce and Side Salad
Beef Brisket Eggs Benedict* **
$19.00
English Muffin, Poached Eggs, Beef Brisket, Sliced Avocado, Sambal Oelek Chili Hollandaise Sauce and Hash Browns
California Omelette**
$19.00
Fresh Corn, Zucchini, Cherry Tomatoes, Salsa, Sliced Avocado, and a Touch of Cheese. Served with Hash Browns
vegetarian
Fried Chicken Biscuit**
$19.00
Fried Chicken, Pepper Jack Cheese, Bacon & Scrambled Egg on a Fresh Baked Biscuit and served with Hash Browns
Breakfast Tacos**
$16.00
Three Warm Corn Tortillas Filled with Scrambled Eggs, Applewood Bacon, and Melted Cheese. Finished with a Sweet-Heat Maple Sriracha
gluten-free
Pancakes Your Way**
$16.00
Fluffy Stack of Buttermilk Pancakes with your Choice of One of the Following Ingredients: Blueberry, Strawberry, Chocolate Chip, Banana
vegetarian
Sides Saddles
Bacon**
$4.50
gluten-free
Sausage**
$3.00Egg**
vegetarian
gluten-free
- (1) $2.50
- (2) $5.00
Side Hash**
$4.00Side Pancake**
$4.50
vegetarian
Side Waffle**
$9.00
vegetarian
Side Fresh Berries**
$7.00
vegan
gluten-free
Appetizers
Elote Hushpuppies**
$10.00
Chipotle Aioli, Queso Fresco, Hot Jalapeño, Tajin. Can Also Be Served Plain with Honey Butter
vegetarian
Risotto Bites**
$10.00
Risotto and Mozzarella Cakes, Breaded and Lightly Fried. Served with Sundried Tomato Garlic Aioli Dipping Sauce
vegetarian
Bacon Wrapped Dates**
$12.00
Stuffed with Goat Cheese drizzled with Balsamic Reduction
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms**
$13.00
Served with a Lemon Shallot Butter Sauce and topped with Garlic Breadcrumbs
Crab Deviled Eggs**
$9.00
Our Take on a Classic Served with Chipotle Aioli, Crab and Bacon Dust
gluten-free
Crispy Brussels Sprouts**
$11.00
Served with a Citrus Chili Sauce
vegetarian, vegan
Smoked Chicken Wings**
$16.00
Dry Rubbed, Smoked & then Grilled, Served with Housemade Ranch, Your choice of BBQ, Buffalo, Old Bay, Maple Sriracha, or "Naked"
gluten-free
Surf & Turf Skewers**
$17.00
Tender Steak and Shrimp grilled with Bell Peppers and Onions Served with Housemade Tzatziki
gluten-free
Baked Brie + Warm Bread
$13.00
Honey, Cranberry, and pecans
vegetarian
Nachos**
$15.00
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
- Add Guacamole
- $3.00
Cajun Crab Dip**
$15.00
Served with Warm Baguette
Point Judith Calamari**
$14.00
Calamari with Jalapeños, Zucchini and Pickles, Served with Sriracha Aioli and Housemade Marinara
Soup & Salad
Grilled Chicken - $10, Salmon - $12, Shrimp - $10, 5 oz. Steak - $14, 6 oz. Crabcake - $15
Caprese Salad**
$16.00
Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Grilled Chicken, Mozzarella, Sliced Avocado, Balsamic Vinaigrette
gluten-free
Tomato Fennel Soup**
$7.00
Our Longtime Menu Favorite, Creamy Tomato and Fennel Soup, Served with Housemade Croutons
vegetarian
Blackened Salmon Caesar Salad**
$20.00
Blackened Salmon, Romaine Lettuce, Grilled Corn, Pickled Onions, Crispy Parmesan, Croutons and Achiote Caesar Dressing
Mixed Berry and Goat Cheese
$15.00
Spring Mix & Baby Arugula, Fried Goat Cheese, Strawberries & Blueberries, Cherry Tomatoes, Sliced Almonds and Tarragon Vinaigrette
vegetarian
gluten-free
Roasted Butternut Squash Farro Salad
$18.00
Baby Arugula, Sliced Apple, Candied Walnuts and Apple Honey Vinaigrette Dressing
vegetarian
Burgers and Sandwiches
All Burgers/Sandwiches Come With Your Choice of House Cut French Fries, Sweet Potato Fries or a Salad. Or Substitute a Cup of Soup for an Additional $2
Crab Cake Sandwich**
$20.00
Seared and Baked Crabcake, Lettuce, Chipotle Aioli on Brioche
Blackened Ahi Tuna Steak Sandwich*
$20.00
Avocado, Pickled Ginger Coleslaw and Sriracha Aioli on a Brioche Bun. Served with Old Bay Fries
The Burger* **
$17.00
Shortrib and Chuck Brisket, Cheddar Cheese, Garlic & Dill Pickles, Lettuce, Tomato and Red Onion, served on Brioche Bun
Steak Sandwich**
$18.00
Shaved Ribeye, Monterey Jack, Caramelized Onions, Beef Au Jus, Horseradish Cream
Cubano**
$18.00
Pressed Classic with Ham, Braised Pulled Pork, Mustard, Gruyere Cheese, Housemade Pickles
Hot Fried Chicken Sandwich**
$18.00
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
Vegetarian Burger**
$17.00
Beyond Burger served with Housemade Sundried Tomato & Garlic Aioli, Mixed Greens, Tomato, Sliced Avocado
vegetarian
Sides
Sweet Potato Fries**
$8.00
vegetarian
Hand Cut French Fries**
$8.00
vegetarian
Sauteed Broccolini**
$8.00
vegetarian
gluten-free
Truffle Parmesan Fries**
$12.00
vegetarian
Roasted Confit Fingerling Potatoes**
$10.00
vegetarian
gluten-free
Mac N Cheese**
$14.00
Cavatappi Pasta with our Three Cheese Blend and Garlic Breadcrumbs
vegetarian
Monday: 4pm – 10pm
20% Military Discount on Food
not available with already discounted food items
1/2 Priced Chicken Wings
Wednesday: 11am – 10pm - Specialty Burgers
$10. Only available in the downstairs dining room
Cheese Burger*
Portabella Mushroom, Grilled Onion, Arugula, Pepper Jack Cheese, Bacon Mayonnaise
Blue Cheese Burger*
Bacon Marmalade, Arugula, Pickled Onions, Balsamic Reduction, Blue Cheese
Pickled Ginger Burger*
Brie Cheese, Sriracha Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickled Ginger
BBQ Bacon Burger*
Cheddar, Bacon, Onion Ring, BBQ Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato
Thursday: 11am – 10pm - Taco Thursday (3)
$15
Al Pastor
Housemade Corn Tortillas, Braised Pork, Achiote, Queso Fresco, Red Cabbage, Sour Cream
Crispy Shrimp Taco
Beer Battered Shrimp tossed in Sriracha Aioli, Sweet Corn and Cabbage Slaw
Carne Asada Tacos*
Grilled Steak, Achiote, Queso Fresco, Cilantro, Jalapenos, Onions, Grilled Tomato Salsa
Chicken Birria Tacos
Monterey Jack Cheese, Achiote, and Pulled Chicken Served with a side of Consommé Dipping Sauce
Blackened Ahi Tuna Tacos*
Avocado, Pickled Ginger Coleslaw, Sriracha Aioli
Food Specials
The Burger*
$10.00Chicken Wings
$10.00Cajun Crab Dip
$8.00Bacon Wrapped Dates
$6.00Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
$6.00Crab Deviled Eggs
$6.00Surf & Turf Skewer
$7.00Nachos
$9.00Elote Hushpuppies
$6.00Risotto Bites
$7.00Fries
$5.00Sweet Potato Fries
$5.00Brisket Grilled Cheese
$13.00Libations
Craft Beers From Our Main Draft Lineup
$5.00Tito's
$5.50$1 Off All Bottles and Cans
House Red & House White Wine
$5.00Craft Seasonal Cocktails
$10.00Desserts
Mean Morgan's Cheesecake**
$8.00
Housemade Strawberry Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce
vegetarian
Homemade Crème Brûlée**
$10.00
Served with Mixed Berries
vegetarian
*This item may contain raw or undercooked food. Consuming raw or under-cooked food may increase your risk of food borne illness. **Nut Free. ***Lactose/Dairy Free
Monday: 4pm – 10pm
20% Military Discount on Food
not available with already discounted food items
1/2 Priced Chicken Wings
Wednesday: 11am – 10pm - Specialty Burgers
$10. Only available in the downstairs dining room
Cheese Burger*
Portabella Mushroom, Grilled Onion, Arugula, Pepper Jack Cheese, Bacon Mayonnaise
Blue Cheese Burger*
Bacon Marmalade, Arugula, Pickled Onions, Balsamic Reduction, Blue Cheese
Pickled Ginger Burger*
Brie Cheese, Sriracha Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickled Ginger
BBQ Bacon Burger*
Cheddar, Bacon, Onion Ring, BBQ Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato
Thursday: 11am – 10pm - Taco Thursday (3)
$15
Al Pastor
Housemade Corn Tortillas, Braised Pork, Achiote, Queso Fresco, Red Cabbage, Sour Cream
Crispy Shrimp Taco
Beer Battered Shrimp tossed in Sriracha Aioli, Sweet Corn and Cabbage Slaw
Carne Asada Tacos*
Grilled Steak, Achiote, Queso Fresco, Cilantro, Jalapenos, Onions, Grilled Tomato Salsa
Chicken Birria Tacos
Monterey Jack Cheese, Achiote, and Pulled Chicken Served with a side of Consommé Dipping Sauce
Blackened Ahi Tuna Tacos*
Avocado, Pickled Ginger Coleslaw, Sriracha Aioli
Food Specials
The Burger*
$10.00Chicken Wings
$10.00Cajun Crab Dip
$8.00Bacon Wrapped Dates
$6.00Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
$6.00Crab Deviled Eggs
$6.00Surf & Turf Skewer
$7.00Nachos
$9.00Elote Hushpuppies
$6.00Risotto Bites
$7.00Fries
$5.00Sweet Potato Fries
$5.00Brisket Grilled Cheese
$13.00Libations
Craft Beers from our Main Draft Lineup
$5.00Tito's
$5.50$1 off all Bottles and Cans
House Red & House White Wine
$5.00Craft Seasonal Cocktails
$10.00Desserts
Mean Morgan's Cheesecake**
$8.00
Housemade Strawberry Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce
vegetarian
Homemade Crème Brûlée**
$10.00
Served with Mixed Berries
vegetarian
*This item may contain raw or undercooked food. Consuming raw or under-cooked food may increase your risk of food borne illness. **Nut Free
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General Info
Hours
Monday:
12:00am - 1:00am
4:00pm - 11:59pm
Tuesday:
12:00am - 1:00am
11:00am - 11:59pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 11:59pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 11:59pm
Friday:
11:00am - 11:59pm
Saturday:
12:00am - 1:30am
11:00am - 11:59pm
Sunday:
12:00am - 1:30am
11:00am - 11:59pm