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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
Daily Specials Menu
Craft Beer and Speciality Cocktail Menu
Lunch & Dinner Menu
Appetizers
Fried Green Tomatoes and Goat Cheese**
$13.00
Green Tomatoes and Goat Cheese coated in Bread Crumbs and Fried. Served with Arugula and Chipotle Aioli Sauce
vegetarian
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 Deviled Eggs**
$9.00
Our Take on a Classic Served with Chipotle Aioli, Crab and Bacon Dust
gluten-free
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
Warm Brie, Warm Bread
$13.00
Warm Baguette served with Fig Jam
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
Crispy Brussels Sprouts**
$11.00
Served with Citrus Chili Sauce
vegetarian, vegan
Bruschetta
One for $7 or 3 for $18
Margarita**
Fresh Diced Tomatoes with a hint of Celery, Mozzarella Cheese, Basil Oil, Balsamic Glaze
vegetarian
Prosciutto**
Brie, Prosciutto, Fig Jam, Olive Oil
Berry
Honey Goat Cheese, Berries, Arugula, Basil Oil, Olive Oil, Sliced Almond
vegetarian
Mushroom & Cream Cheese**
Roasted Cream Mushrooms, Parmesan Cheese, Scallions
vegetarian
Soup & Salad
Grilled Chicken - $9, Salmon - $10, Shrimp - $10, 5oz. Steak - $14, 6oz. 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
Butter Lettuce & Baby Arugula, Fried Goat Cheese, Strawberries & Blueberries, Cherry Tomatoes, Sliced Almonds and Tarragon Vinaigrette
vegetarian
gluten-free
Blackened Ahi Tuna Salad* **
$20.00
Quinoa, Kalamata Olives, Mint, Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Radish, Avocado, Corn, Peas, Pickled Onion, Served with Lemon Vinaigrette
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
Grilled Cheese Cheeseburger* **
$22.00
Our House Burger with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches as the Bun
The Burger* **
$16.00
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 & Monterey Jack Cheese. Served with Truffle Parmesan Fries, Beef Consommé
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* **
$24.00
Blackened on the Grill, served with Cheddar Risotto Cake, Brussels Sprouts and Poblano Cream Sauce
12 oz. Grilled Ribeye Steak* **
$35.00
Flame Grilled 12 oz. Ribeye Steak served with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Broccolini and Horseradish Cream
gluten-free
Fish and Chips**
$19.00
Traditional Atlantic Cod & Hand Cut French Fries
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
Lemon Herb Chicken Breasts**
$24.00
Served with Roasted Vegetable Orzo, Chicken, Thyme and Rosemary Au Jus
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
Mac N Cheese
Mac N Cheese**
$11.00
Cavatappi Pasta with our Three Cheese Blend and Garlic Breadcrumbs
vegetarian
- Mushrooms, Bacon, Broccoli
- $3.00
- Grilled Chicken 7oz.
- $9.00
- Shrimp
- $10.00
- Steak* 5oz.
- $14.00
- Crabcake 6oz.
- $15.00
- Salmon
- $10.00
*This item may contain raw or undercooked food. Consuming raw or under-cooked food may increase your risk of food borne illness. **Nut Free. ***Lactose/Dairy Free
Brunch
Breakfast Chimichanga**
$18.00
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**
$20.00
Brined and Fried Chicken Breast, The Light Horse's Waffles served with Whipped Cream
Hangover Hash* **
$17.00
Hash Browns, Biscuits, Sausage Gravy, Bacon, topped with Sunnyside Eggs
Steak and Eggs* **
$23.00
New York Strip, Fried Eggs, Hash Browns
Pancakes and Sausage**
$16.00
Two Large Buttermilk Pancakes, Breakfast Sausage Served with Honey Butter and Housemade Bourbon Brown Sugar Syrup
Marty's Big Breakfast Combo* **
$20.00
2 Eggs to Order, Hash Browns, 2 Pancakes or Waffles, Choice of Ham, Bacon or Breakfast Sausage
Banana French Toast**
$16.00
French Toast served with Sliced Bananas, Fresh Berries and our House-made Bourbon Brown Sugar Syrup
vegetarian
Crab Cake Benedict* **
$18.00
English Muffin, Poached Eggs, Crab Cake, Homemade Hollandaise Sauce and Side Salad
Traditional Benedict* **
$15.00
English Muffin, Poached Eggs, Bacon, Homemade Hollandaise Sauce and Side Salad
Beef Brisket Eggs Benedict* **
$18.00
English Muffin, Poached Eggs, Beef Brisket, Sliced Avocado, Sambal Oelek Chili Hollandaise Sauce and Hash Browns
California Omelette**
$18.00
Fresh Corn, Zucchini, Cherry Tomatoes, Salsa, Sliced Avocado, and a Touch of Cheese. Served with Hash Browns
vegetarian
- Egg White Option
- $3.00
Fried Chicken Biscuit**
$18.00
Fried Chicken, Pepper Jack Cheese, Bacon & Scrambled Egg on a Fresh Baked Biscuit and served with Hash Browns
Appetizers
Fried Green Tomatoes and Goat Cheese**
$13.00
Green Tomatoes and Goat Cheese coated in Bread Crumbs and Fried. Served with Arugula and Chipotle Aioli Sauce
vegetarian
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 Deviled Eggs**
$9.00
Our Take on a Classic Served with Chipotle Aioli, Crab and Bacon Dust
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"
Surf & Turf Skewers**
$17.00
Tender Steak and Shrimp grilled with Bell Peppers and Onions. Served with Housemade Tzatziki
Warm Brie, Warm Bread
$13.00
Warm Baguette Served with Fig Jam
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
Crispy Brussels Sprouts**
$11.00
Served with Citrus Chili Sauce
vegetarian, vegan
Soup & Salad
Add 7 oz. Allen Brothers Chicken - $9, Salmon - $10, Shrimp - $10, 5 oz. Steak - $14, 6 oz. Crabcake - $15
Caprese Salad**
$16.00
Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Grilled Allen Bros. Chicken, Mozzarella, Sliced Avocado, Balsamic Vinaigrette
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
Butter Lettuce & Baby Arugula, Fried Goat Cheese, Strawberries & Blueberries, Cherry Tomatoes, Sliced Almonds and Tarragon Vinaigrette
vegetarian
Blackened Ahi Tuna Salad* **
$20.00
Quinoa, Kalamata Olives, Mint, Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Radish, Avocado, Corn, Peas, Pickled Onion, Served with Lemon Vinaigrette
Bruschetta
One for $7 or 3 for $18
Margarita**
Fresh Diced Tomatoes with a hint of Celery, Mozzarella Cheese, Basil Oil, Balsamic Glaze
vegetarian
Prosciutto**
Brie, Prosciutto, Fig Jam, Olive Oil
Berry
Honey Goat Cheese, Berries, Arugula, Basil Oil, Olive Oil, Sliced Almond
vegetarian
Mushroom & Cream Cheese**
Roasted Cream Mushrooms, Parmesan Cheese, Scallions
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
Grilled Cheese Cheeseburger* **
$22.00
Our House Burger with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches as the Bun
The Burger* **
$16.00
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
Mashed Potatoes**
$7.00
vegetarian
Sauteed Broccolini**
$8.00
vegetarian
Truffle Parmesan Fries**
$12.00
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
Specials
Monday-Friday - Happy Hour
3pm-6pm
Tuesday - Prime Rib
$20.00Wednesday - Burgers / Trivia
$10.00Thursday - Tacos
$15.00Thursday-Saturday - Live Music
Friday-Sunday - Brunch
11am-4pm
Sunday/Monday - Karaoke
Mains
Chicken Tortilla Soup
$8.00Grilled Peach Salad
$15.00
Baby Arugula, Sliced Prosciutto, Goat Cheese, Blueberries, Sliced Almonds, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Pan-Seared Halibut
$25.00
Served with Saffron Risotto, Steamed Asparagus and Avocado Pico Salsa
Grilled New York Strip Steak
$25.00
Served with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Grilled Squash and Chimichurri Sauce
Draft Beer
Lost Boy Comeback Kid Cider / Dry Cider / Alexandria, VA / ABV 6.9%
$8.00Parish Peach Bellini / Fruited Gose, Broussard, LA / ABV 4.8%
$14.00Caboose Passion Fruit Coconut Gose / Fruited Gose / Lorton, VA / ABV 6.3%
$8.00Ono Manako / Mango White Ale / Chantilly, VA / ABV 5.5%
$8.00Right Proper Li'l Wit / Witbier, Blanche / Washington D.C / ABV 5%
$8.00Thin Man Pils Mafia / German Style Pilsner / Buffalo, NY / ABV 4.9%
$8.00Vasen Light Horse Lager / German Lager / Richmond, VA /ABV 5.1%
$8.00Midnight Rockville Red / Irish Red Ale / Rockville, MD / ABV 5.5%
$10.00Solace Red Devils DC Lager / Red Lager / Sterling, VA / ABV 5%
$8.00Right Proper Unseen Universe / American Wild Ale / Washington D.C / ABV 6.2%
$13.00Pen Druid Spontaneous Raspberry / Wild Ale / Sperryville, VA / ABV 7%
$15.00Right Proper Raised By Wolves / Pale Ale / American / Washington D.C / ABV 5%
$8.00Vasen West Coast IPA / American IPA / Richmond, VA / ABV 7.2%
$9.00Denizens Animal / New England IPA, Hazy / Silver Spring, MD / ABV 6%
$8.00Grimm Zap / Imperial IPA / Brooklyn, NY / ABV 8%
$15.00Commonwealth Big Papi / Imperial DIPA / Virginia Beach, VA / ABV 8%
$12.00Nepenthe Dark Path / Vanilla Coffee Porter / Baltimore, MD / ABV 5.5%
$10.00Guinness Stout / Dry Stout / Dublin, IRE / ABV 4.2%
$8.00Bottles & Cans
Topo Chico
$8.00Bold Rock Virginia Cider
$8.00White Claw Seltzer
$8.00Atlas Blood Orange Gose
$8.00Labatt's
$7.00Coors Banquet
$6.50Weihenstepaner Lager
$9.00Delirium Tremens
$11.00Peche Mel Bush Belgian Peach Ale
$10.00New Belgium Fat Tire
$8.00Sam Adams
$8.00Fair Wings Howling Gale IPA
$8.00Dale's Pale Ale
$7.00Alewerks Tavern Brown
$8.00Evolution Lucky #7 Porter
$8.00Duck-Rabbit Milk Stout
$8.00Athletic Brewing IPA (NA)
$7.00White
Light Horse White
- $8.00
- $32.00
Sassi Pinot Grigio
- $9.00
- $36.00
Mokoroa Sauvignon Blanc
Female Winemaker
- $12.00
- $48.00
Le Versant Chardonnay
- $10.00
- $40.00
Compostela Albariño
- $12.00
- $48.00
Red
Light Horse Red
- $8.00
- $32.00
Noah River Cabernet
Female Winemaker
- $12.00
- $44.00
Redhead Red Blend
- $10.00
- $40.00
Viña Aresti Pinot Noir
- $10.00
- $40.00
House Seasonal Cocktails
$14
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
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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