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The Light Horse Restaurant and Bar
715 King St
Alexandria, VA 22314-3014
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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
Spicy Mayo, Queso Fresco, Cilantro, Fresno Peppers, Tajin. Can Also Be Served Plain with Honey Butter
vegetarian
Bacon Wrapped Dates**
$12.00
Stuffed with Goat Cheese drizzled with Balsamic Reduction
gluten-free
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 or Chorizo. 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 Andouille Sausage, Mixed Cherry Peppers, Housemade Marinara
Crispy Brussels Sprouts**
$11.00
Served with Citrus Chili Sauce
vegetarian, vegan
gluten-free
Charcuterie and Cheese**
$20.00
A Selection of Meats and Cheeses. Served with Mixed Olives, Whole Grain Mustard, Fig Jam and Grilled Bread
Soup & Salad
Add Chorizo - $9, 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
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
Market Salad**
$14.00
Spring Mix, Carrots, Peas, Radish, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes and Honey Herb Vinaigrette
vegetarian, vegan
gluten-free
Mac N Cheese
Mac N Cheese**
$11.00
Cavatappi Pasta with our Three Cheese Blend and Garlic Breadcrumbs
vegetarian
- Add Mushrooms, Bacon, Broccoli
- $3.00
- Add Allen Brothers Chicken (7 oz.)
- $9.00
- Add Steak* (5 oz.)
- $14.00
- Add Salmon
- $10.00
- Add Chorizo
- $9.00
- Add Shrimp
- $10.00
- Add Crabcake (6 oz.)
- $15.00
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
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 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, Thyme and Rosemary Chicken Au Jus
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
Vegan Bruschetta**
Kalamata Olive Spread, Grilled Vegetables, Basil Oil, Balsamic Glaze
vegetarian
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
*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
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
Spicy Mayo, Queso Fresco, Cilantro, Fresno Peppers, Tajin. Can Also Be Served Plain with Honey Butter
vegetarian
Bacon Wrapped Dates**
$12.00
Stuffed with Goat Cheese drizzled with Balsamic Reduction
gluten-free
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 or Chorizo. 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 Andouille Sausage, Mixed Cherry Peppers, Housemade Marinara
Crispy Brussels Sprouts**
$11.00
Served with Citrus Chili Sauce
vegetarian, vegan
gluten-free
Charcuterie and Cheese**
$20.00
A Selection of Meats and Cheeses. Served with Mixed Olives, Whole Grain Mustard, Fig Jam and Grilled Bread
Soup & Salad
Add Chorizo - $9, 7oz. Allen Brothers Chicken - $9, Salmon - $10, Shrimp - $10, 5oz. Steak - $14, 6oz. Crabcake - $15
Caprese Salad**
$16.00
Mixed Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Grilled Allen Bros. 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
Market Salad**
$14.00
Spring Mix, Carrots, Peas, Radish, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes and Honey Herb Vinaigrette
vegetarian, vegan
gluten-free
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
Vegan Bruschetta**
Kalamata Olive Spread, Grilled Vegetables, Basil Oil, Balsamic Glaze
vegetarian
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
- 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
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
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
gluten-free
Sauteed Broccolini**
$8.00
vegetarian
gluten-free
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
Mains
Cream of Asparagus Soup
$8.00Risotto Bites (4)
$10.00
Risotto and Mozzarella Cheese Cakes, Breaded and Lightly Fried. Served with Sundried Tomato Garlic Aioli Dipping Sauce
Blackened Ahi Tuna Steak Sandwich
$20.00
Avocado, Pickle Ginger Coleslaw and Sriracha Kewpie Mayo on a Brioche Bun. Served with Old Bay Fries
New York Strip Steak
$28.00
12 oz. Grilled New York Strip Steak. Served with Roasted Mushrooms and Zucchini and Garlic Butter
Draft Beer
Lost Boy Comeback Kid Cider / Dry Cider / Alexandria, VA / ABV 6.9%
$8.00New Realm Lime Of The Party / Fruited Gose / Virginia Beach, VA / ABV 4%
$9.00Caboose Coldtrain Strawberry Guava Gose / Fruited Gose / Lorton, VA / ABV 6.3%
$8.00Commonwealth Zombie / Fruited Gose / Virginia Beach, VA / ABV 7.5%
$9.00Pen Druid Spontaneous Raspberry / Wild Ale / Sperryville, VA / ABV 7%
$15.00Vasen Light Horse Lager / German Lager / Richmond, VA / ABV 5.1%
$8.00Port City Optimal Wit / Belgian White Ale / Alexandria, VA / ABV 4.9%
$8.00Smithwick's Ale / Irish Red Ale / Dublin, IRE / ABV 4.5%
$8.00Solace Brown Ale / American Brown Ale / Sterling, VA / ABV 5.8%
$8.00New Realm Psychedelic Rabbit / American IPA / Virginia Beach, VA / ABV 6.5%
$10.00DC Brau, Brau Pils / German Style Pilsner / Washington, DC / ABV 4.5%
$8.00Denizens Animal / New England IPA, Hazy / Silver Spring, MD / ABV 6%
$8.00Commonwealth Body By Victoria / Imperial DIPA / Virginia Beach, VA / ABV 8.6%
$12.00Other Half Tomato Factory / Hazy Imperial DIPA / Washington, DC / ABV 8.5%
$12.00Right Proper Raised By Wolves / American Pale Ale / Washington D.C / ABV 5%
$9.00Guinness Stout / Dry Stout / Dublin, IRE / ABV 4.2%
$8.00Nepenthe Dark Path / Vanilla Coffee Porter / Baltimore, MD / ABV 5.5%
$8.00Brothers Resolute / Russian Imperial / Stout / Harrisonburg, VA / ABV 13.5%
$14.00Bottles & Cans
Bold Rock Virginia Cider
$8.00White Claw Seltzer
$8.00Topo Chico
$8.00Atlas Blood Orange Gose
$8.00Labatt's
$7.00Coors Banquet
$6.50Omission Light Golden Ale
$7.00Weihenstepaner 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
Compostelae 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 Green Thing
Rain Cucumber Vodka, Absolut Lime, Sauvignon Blanc, House-made Basil lemonade, Cucumber Juice
Slightly Stocious
Gunpowder Irish Gin, Elderflower Liqueur, Rosemary Syrup, Lemon Juice, Soda
Irish Whiskey Sour
Jameson Black Barrel, House-made Sour, Aquafaba, Angostura Bitters
Wired to the Moon
Roe & Co. Irish Whiskey, Baileys Salted Caramel, House-made Cold Brew, Whipped Cream, Biscoff Crunch. Can be made as mocktails
Irish Vacation
Paddy Irish whiskey, orange liqueur, coconut cream, pineapple juice, orange juice. Can be made as mocktails
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
Cuisine
French
Hours
Monday:
12:00am - 1:00am
4:00pm - 11:59pm
Tuesday:
12:00am - 1:00am
11:00am - 11:45pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 11:45pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 11:45pm
Friday:
11:00am - 11:59pm
Saturday:
12:00am - 1:30am
11:00am - 11:59pm
Sunday:
12:00am - 1:30am
11:00am - 11:59pm