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Zest Bistro
735 8th St, SE
Washington, DC 20003
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Lunch Menu
Starters
Gazpacho
$5.50Seasonal Soup
$5.50Tomato Soup
$4.95Mixed Greens
$5.50
chopped tomatoes, preserved lemon chive vinaigrette
Kale Salad
$6.95
roasted butternut squash, beets, french beans, purple cabbage apples, toasted sesame seeds, goddess tahini dressing
Frisee Salad
$6.50
frisee, pancetta, shiitake mushrooms, radish, scallions, poached egg, sherry vinaigrette
Salmon Poke*
$9.95
sushi grade salmon, soy sauce, seaweed salad, wonton chips
Fried Ginger Calamari
$9.95
ginger glaze, wasabi, jalapenos, chili peppers
Mango Habanero BBQ Shrimp
$9.95
pineapple salsa, caramelized grilled pineapple
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
$8.25
artichoke hearts, spinach, asiago, parmesan, crostini
Entrées & Specialty Sandwiches
sandwiches served with fries or mixed greens
Grilled Tuna Club*
$13.95
curried slaw, pancetta, arugula, tomato, garlic aioli, grilled sourdough
Roasted Leg of Lamb Sandwich
$12.95
caramelized onions, feta, pomegranate bbq, grilled flatbread
Broiled Crabcake Sandwich
$15.95
romaine lettuce, tomato, housemade remoulade, brioche bun
Greek Burger
$10.95
feta, arugula, tomato, red onion, tzatziki, brioche bun
Fiesta Burger
$10.95
pico de gallo, cheddar, jalapenos, romaine, roasted tomato salsa, crispy tortilla strips, brioche bun
Southwest Chicken Risotto
$13.95
roasted tomato salsa, corn & black bean relish, pico de gallo, avocado, queso fresco, fried corn tortilla strips
Mediterranean Penne Pasta
kalamata olives, preserved lemon, artichoke hearts, roasted garlic, kale, fennel, marinara sauce
- Chicken $14.95
- Shrimp $16.95
Blackened Salmon with Crab Bearnaise*
$15.95
lump crab, garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed kale
Shrimp & Grits
$14.95
red & green bell pepper, onion, fresh tomato sauce, tasso ham, spicy cheese grits, jalapeno cream
Entrée Salads
Bombay Grilled Chicken Salad
$12.95
arugula, romaine, garbanzo beans, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, endive, cucumber raita, chili lime dressing
Bistro Steak Salad*
$13.95
romaine, tomato, blue cheese, fried pickled onions, red wine vinaigrette
Soy Ginger Salmon*
$16.95
arugula, carrots, purple cabbage, sesame noodles, peanuts, tomato ginger vinaigrette tuna
Spinach Cobb
egg, granny smith apple, manchego cheese, bacon, avocado, pickled onions, sherry vinaigrette
- Chicken $13.95
- Steak $14.95
- Shrimp $16.95
Bistro Lunch Special
Monday thru Friday 11am-3pm. excludes specialty sandwiches
Bistro Lunch Special
$13.00
Choice of Tomato Soup, Gazpacho or Mixed Green salad and any Bistro Sandwich served with mixed greens or fries
Bistro Sandwiches
choice of mixed greens or fries
Grilled Asiago, Pancetta and Tomato on sourdough
$9.50Muffaletta with Smoked Turkey
$9.95
provolone, kalamata olives, arugula, tomato, basil oil, toasted ciabatta
Grilled Breast of Chicken
$9.50
roasted peppers, pickled onions, citrus mayo, toasted ciabatta
Char Grilled Angus Cheddar Burger*
$9.95
lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun
Grilled Portabello
$9.95
roasted tomato, arugula, feta, pesto, toasted ciabatta
Falafel
$9.95
lettuce, tomato, pickled onions, garlic tahini, grilled flatbread
Sides
Parmesan Polenta
$4.25Garlic Mashed Potatoes
$4.25Herb Fries
$3.50Spicy Cheese Grits
$4.25Sauteed Kale
$4.2524 Hour Tomatoes
$4.25Grilled Asparagus
$4.25French Beans
$4.25Grilled Broccolini
$4.25
*This item may be served undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked products may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Starters
Gazpacho
$5.50Seasonal Soup
$5.50Tomato Soup
$4.95Salmon Poke*
$9.95
sushi grade salmon, soy sauce, seaweed salad, wonton chips
Fried Ginger Calamari
$9.95
ginger glaze, wasabi, jalapenos, chili peppers
Mango Habanero BBQ Shrimp
$9.95
pineapple salsa, caramelized grilled pineapple
Slow Braised Pork Belly & Grits
$9.50
spicy cheese grits, poached egg, veal reduction
Beer Braised Beef Short Ribs
$9.95
spicy cheese grits, fried kale, shiitake mushrooms
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
$8.25
artichoke hearts, spinach, asiago, parmesan, crostini
Starter Salads
Mixed Greens
$5.50
chopped tomatoes, preserved lemon chive vinaigrette
Kale Salad
$6.95
roasted butternut squash, beets, french beans, purple cabbage, apples, toasted sesame seeds, goddess tahini dressing
Entrée Salads
Bombay Grilled Chicken Salad
$14.95
arugula, romaine, garbanzo beans, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, endive, cucumber raita, chili lime dressing
Bistro Steak Salad*
$14.95
romaine, tomato, blue cheese, fried pickled onions, red wine vinaigrette
Soy Ginger Salmon*
arugula, carrots, purple cabbage, sesame noodles, peanuts, tomato ginger vinaigrette
- $16.95
- Tuna $17.95
Spinach Cobb
egg, granny smith apple, manchego cheese, bacon, avocado, pickled onions, sherry vinaigrette
- Chicken $13.95
- Steak $14.95
- Shrimp $16.95
Entrées
Miso Cod
$17.50
udon noodles, miso broth, asparagus, shiitake mushrooms
Southwest Chicken Risotto
$16.95
roasted tomato salsa, corn & black bean relish, pico de gallo, avocado, queso fresco, fried corn tortilla strips
BBQ Country Pork
$18.50
brussel sprouts with bacon & blue cheese, cherry bbq sauce
Blackened Salmon with Crab Bearnaise*
$19.95
lump crab, garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed kale
Pan Fried Blue Catfish with Orange Guajillo sauce
$17.95
cheesy grits, tequila spiked corn & black bean relish, fried prosciutto
Mediterranean Penne Pasta
kalamata olives, preserved lemon, artichoke hearts, roasted garlic, kale, fennel, marinara sauce
- Chicken $15.95
- Shrimp $18.95
Shrimp Alfredo
$18.95
bowtie pasta, grilled broccolini, caramelized onions, shiitake mushrooms
Braised Lamb Shank
$23.95
creamy parmesan polenta, 24 hour tomatoes, red wine jus
Mixed Grill*
$21.95
marinated flat iron steak, grilled shrimp, potato croquettes, french beans, chimichurri sauce
Grilled New York Strip with Herb Butter*
$23.95
sauteed garlic spinach, herb fries
Sandwiches
served with mixed greens or fries
Roasted Leg of Lamb
$14.50
caramelized onions, feta, pomegranate bbq, grilled flatbread
Char Grilled Angus Cheddar Burger*
$9.95
lettuce, tomato & onion, brioche bun
Grilled Tuna Club*
$14.95
curried slaw, pancetta, arugula, tomato, garlic aioli, grilled sourdough
Broiled Crabcake Sandwich
$16.95
romaine lettuce, tomato, housemade remoulade, brioche bun
Sides
Parmesan Polenta
$4.25Garlic Mashed Potatoes
$4.25Herb Fries
$3.50Spicy Cheese Grits
$4.25Sauteed Kale
$4.2524 Hour Tomatoes
$4.25Grilled Asparagus
$4.25French Beans
$4.25Grilled Broccolini
$4.25
*This item may be served undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked products may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Brunch
Spicy Bloody Mary
$8.00Mimosa
$7.00Ginger Sparkle
$7.00Crimson Fizz
$7.00The Zest Breakfast
$9.95
scrambled eggs, applewood smoked bacon, homefries & toast
Eggs Benedict
$11.95
poached eggs, toasted sourdough, applewood smoked bacon, spinach, basil hollandaise, homefries
Chesapeake Benedict
$15.95
poached eggs, lump crabcake, toasted sourdough, applewood smoked bacon, basil hollandaise, homefries
Shrimp & Grits
$15.95
red & green bell peppers, onions, fresh tomato sauce, tasso ham, spicy cheese grits, jalapeno cream
Brioche French Toast
$9.95
apple compote, powdered sugar, maple syrup
Buttermilk Pancakes
powdered sugar, maple syrup
- $8.95
- Chocolate Chips $9.95
Shortrib Hash N'eggs
$11.95
2 eggs overeasy & toast
"Have it Your Way" Omelette
$10.95
select one from each category. served with homefries & toast. veggie: ham, chorizo, bacon, spinach, asparagus, onion, pepper, tomato, mushroom, cheddar, feta, parmesan
- Additional Veggie (Each)
- $0.75
- Additional Meat or Cheese (Each)
- $1.00
Chorizo Breakfast Tacos
$11.95
scrambled eggs, black bean & corn relish, avocado, cheddar, pico de gallo