Avenue Cafe @ Holiday Inn - Central

1501 Rhode Island Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20005

(202) 349-3030

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Dinner Menu

Appetizers

Sweet Sesame Lollipops

crispy chicken lollipops/thai sweet chili sauce/toasted sesame

$9.99
Spicy Chicken Flat Bread*

grilled chicken breast/avenue signature chipotle sauce/ mozzarella cheese /diced tomatoes/fresh basil

$8.99
Grilled Shrimp Cocktail

grilled jumbo shrimp/creole cocktail sauce/fresh lemon

$10.49
Mussels di Napoli

PEI mussels/white wine/shaved onion/crushed garlic/fresh italian herbs

$9.99
Crispy Lemon Calamari

Lightly breaded and fried/marinara sauce

$8.99

Classic Buffalo or BBQ Wings

fresh celery sticks/bleu cheese dressing

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
  
  $5.49
- French Onion
  
  $5.99
- Caesar Salad
  
  crisp romaine/tomatoes/olives/ croutons/parmesan cheese
  
  $6.99
- Garden Salad
  
  spring mix/green peppers/red onions/cherry tomatoes/black olives/parmesan cheese/ croutons
  
  $6.99
- Soup & Salad Combo
  
  choice of homemade soup/caesar or garden salad
  
  $8.99
- Cobb Salad
  
  mixed greens/bacon/grilled chicken/ham/cherry tomatoes/ hard cooked eggs/avocado/bleu cheese crumbles
  
  $13.99
- Bleu Field Greens Salad*
  
  mixed greens/bleu cheese crumbles/tomatoes/black olives/ balsamic vinaigrette dressing
  
  $9.49
- Caribbean Shrimp & Mango Salad^
  
  grilled jerk shrimp/diced mango/cherry tomatoes
  
  $13.99
- Avocado Chicken Salad^
  
  grilled chicken/fresh baby spinach/sliced avocado/tomato/ balsamic vinaigrette dressing
  
  $12.99
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
Domestic Beer
- Bub
- Bud Lite
- Vienna Lager
- Coors Light
- Yuengling
- Michelob Ultra
Import Beer
- Heineken
- Corona
- Killian
- Becks
- Sam Adams
- Guinness
Black Angus Burgers

served with café fries, onion rings or coleslaw
- Avenue Burger
  
  toasted kaiser roll/crisp lettuce/ tomato/red onion
  
  $9.99
- Cheese Burger
  
  toasted kaiser roll/cheese (american/ provolone/cheddar/swiss) /crisp lettuce/tomato/red onion
  
  $10.49
- Eye-See-U Burger*
  
  chargrilled/toasted kaiser roll/provolone cheese/sunny sideup egg/crisp lettuce/tomato/red onion
  
  $11.99
- Black and Bleu Burger
  
  blackened/toasted kaiser roll/bleu cheese crumbles/crisp lettuce/tomato/red onion
  
  $10.99
- BBQ Bacon Cheese Burger
  
  chargrilled/toasted kaiser roll/smoked bacon/cheddar cheese/ crisp lettuce/tomato/red onion
  
  $11.99
- Avenue "Cuban" Burger
  
  seared to perfection/toasted kaiser roll/smoked ham,/kosher dill pickles/ melted swiss cheese/mustard
  
  $11.99
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
  
  chargrilled/sautéed mushrooms/chianti reduction/whipped potatoes/fresh asparagus. Pairing: J Lohr "7 Oaks" Cabernet Sauvignon
  
  $25.99
- Center-Cut 8oz Black Angus Filet Mignon
  
  seared to perfection/creamy green peppercorn demi-glace. Pairing: Estancia Pinot Noir
  
  $29.99
Chicken, Chops and Butcher Cuts
- Chianti Braised Beef Short Ribs*
  
  slow cooked in chianti broth/garlic whipped potatoe. Pairing: Alamos Malbec
  
  $18.99
- Chargrilled Pork Chops
  
  fresh mango salsa/rice pilaf /asparagus
  
  $18.99
- Crispy Tuscan Pork Belly
  
  dry rub roasted/rice pilaf/ fresh asparagus/balsamic reduction
  
  $18.99
- Citrus Rosemary Chicken Breast
  
  chargrilled/demi glace/sautéed spinach/tomato confit/garlic whipped potatoes
  
  $14.99
- Frenched Mango Chicken Breast
  
  pan seared airline breast/citrus-mango sauce/rice pilaf/fresh asparagus. Pairing: Veramonte Sauvignon Blanc
  
  $16.99
- Chicken Marsala
  
  pan seared in savory marsala sauce/mushroom/garlic/ spaghetti/ garlic bread
  
  $16.99
- Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast^
  
  Chargrilled/sautéed mushrooms/wilted spinach/spring vegetables/lemon emulsion
  
  $11.99
Pastas

served with choice of side caeser or mixed garden salad
- Spaghetti Jambalaya*
  
  shrimp/mild sausage/cajun tomato sauce/sautéed onions/bell peppers/mushrooms. Pairing: Alamos Malbec
  
  $15.99
- Spring Vegetables Arborio Risotto
  
  creamy risotto/asparagus/spinach/zucchini/squash/tomato confit/pine nut-sundried tomato emulsion/sunny side up egg
  
  $15.99
- Baked Seafood Penne Pasta
  
  baked shrimp/scallops/mussels/penne pasta/garlic-tomato sauce/shredded mozzarella/garlic bread
  
  $17.99
- Lasagna Classico*
  
  house classic lasagna/rich meat sauce/ricotta cheese
  
  $14.99
- Shrimp Fettuccine Carbonara
  
  shrimp/white wine/crisp bacon/creamy parmesan sauce/garlic bread. Pairing: Echo Domani Pinot Grigio
  
  $16.99
Seafood
- Grilled Atlantic Salmon
  
  sautéed spinach/whipped potatoes/tomato confit/lemon emulsion. Pairing: Estancia Pinot Noir
  
  $18.99
- Pan-seared Crab Cakes
  
  mushrooms risotto/fresh asparagus/remoulade sauce
  
  $23.99
- Salmon of Tuscan*
  
  pan seared/white wine/pine nut-sundried tomato emulsion/ mushrooms risotto/fresh asparagus. Pairing: Oyster Chardonnay
  
  $18.99

BBQ Entrées

smokey/spicy/traditional

BBQ Baby Back Ribs

slow cooked/fire roasted/full of flavor/choice of two sides

Southwestern BBQ Chicken Breast

Grilled marinated breast of chicken/smokey BBQ/crispy bacon/cheddar cheese/sautéed spinach/market vegetables

$14.99
Pulled Slider Combo

hand-pulled chicken and pork/toasted bun/lettuce/tomato/choice of two sides

$14.49

Baby Back Rib Combo
- Short Rack of BBQ Baby Back Ribs
  
  paired with choice of grilled chicken breast/smokey wings/pulled pork slider/two sides
  
  $18.99
Sandwiches & Wraps

served with café fries, onion rings or coleslaw
- Avenue Club Sandwich*
  
  sliced turkey/smoked ham/crispy bacon/swiss cheese/lettuce/ tomato/choice of white/wheat/rye bread
  
  $9.99
- Crab Cake Sandwich
  
  broiled lump crab cake/kaiser roll/lettuce/tomato/tartar sauce
  
  $12.99
- Rueben Sandwich on Rye
  
  savory corned beef/sauerkraut/thousand island dressing/swiss cheese
  
  $9.99
- Turkey Caprese Wrap
  
  sliced turkey/fresh mozzarella/tomato/pesto spread/mixed greens/ balsamic vinaigrette/spinach tortilla
  
  $10.99
- Vegetable Caprese Panini
  
  warm ciabatta bread/grilled squash and zucchini/roasted red peppers/tomato/fresh mozzarella/pesto spread/balsamic reduction
  
  $9.99
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich
  
  toasted ciabatta/grilled chicken/ provolone cheese/bacon/lettuce/ tomato/pesto spread
  
  $10.99
- Southwest Chicken Wrap
  
  grilled chicken/mango salsa/signature chipotle sauce/mixed greens/sundried tomato tortilla
  
  $10.99
- Shrimp Po'Boy Wrap
  
  crispy shrimp/tomato/mixed greens/remoulade sauce/flour tortilla
  
  $11.99
- BBQ Pulled Chicken or Pork
  
  hand-pulled/toasted bun/lettuce/tomato
  
  $9.99
Sides

$1.99
- Market Vegetables
- Baked Potato
- Rice Pilaf
- Garlic Whipped Potatoes
- Fresh Asparagus
- Café Fries
- Onion Rings
- Sautéed Spinach
- Coleslaw
- Cup of Soup
  
  $2.99
- Caesar
  
  $3.99
- Garden Salad
  
  $3.99

Breakfast Menu

From the Griddle

served with your choice of bacon, sausage or ham add $2.99
- Buttermilk Pancakes
  
  Hot and fluffy buttermilk pancakes grilled to a golden brown and topped with butter and served with warm maple syrup
  
  $8.49
- Stuffed French Toast
  
  A traditional favorite, layers of French toast, cream cheese and freshly sliced strawberries, topped with whipped cream
  
  $8.49
- Cinnamon Supreme French Toast
  
  Luscious slices of our cinnamon - infused rolls dipped in egg batter and grilled to a golden brown. Served with warm syrup
  
  $9.29
- Waffle
  
  The classic favorite: a hot from the griddle thick, golden and crispy waffle topped with butter and served with warm maple syrup
  
  $8.99
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
  
  Two Grade A eggs, two strips of bacon and a choice of breakfast bread served with potatoes
  
  $9.29
- Egg Benedict
  
  A timeless classic of two Grade A poached eggs and Canadian bacon atop an English muffin and topped with Hollandaise sauce
  
  $8.99
- Florentine Benedict
  
  Two Grade A poached eggs with mushrooms and spinach atop an English muffin and topped with Hollandaise sauce
  
  $8.99
- Steak and Eggs
  
  A 5 oz. Top Sirloin, cooked to order, with two eggs prepared any style
  
  $12.29
- Sunrise Breakfast Burrito
  
  Two Grade A eggs scrambled with onion, peppers, bacon, breakfast potatoes and shredded cheese stuffed into a warm flour tortilla
  
  $8.99
- Three Eggs "Your Way"
  
  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
  
  $11.99
- Ham and Eggs
  
  A 5 oz. grilled ham steak served with two eggs any style
  
  $8.49

Beverages

Freshly Brewed Coffee

$3.25
Decaffeinated

$3.25
Hot Tea

$2.99

Orange Juice

100% Pure Squeezed

Assorted Juice

Soft Drink

$2.49
Bottled Water

$2.49
Milk

$2.99
Hot Chocolate

$2.99

Omelets

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
  
  The perfect omelet for those with a love of fresh garden vegetables, folded with sauteed onion. mushrooms, broccoli. peppers, fresh tomato and Cheddar cheese
  
  $8.99
- Low-Crab "Southwest" Style
  
  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
  
  $9.49
- California Omelet
  
  A delicious blend of Monterey Jack cheese, crumbled bacon, and avocado make this a favorite in every state
  
  $8.99
- Western Omelet
  
  The classic omelet stuffed with cheddar cheese, diced harm, sauteed onions and green peppers cooked to perfection
  
  $8.99
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
  
  Broccoli. mushrooms. peppers, onion and tomato combined with breakfast potatoes and topped with shredded Cheddar
  
  $8.99
- All- American Skillet
  
  Breakfast potatoes with bits of bacon. sausage. ham, mushrooms, pepper and onion
  
  $9.49
- Western Skillet
  
  Grilled ham, onion and peppers combined with breakfast topped and potatoes with shredded Cheddar
  
  $8.49
A Wholesome Start
- Cereal
  
  A selection form your favorite cereal
  
  $4.49
- Hot Oatmeal
  
  With a touch of brown sugar
  
  $4.99
- Yogurt
  
  Your choice or assorted yogurts
  
  $3.99
- The "Just Right Egg"
  
  An egg cooked to order, English muffin or toast and fresh fruit
  
  $7.99
- Fresh Fruit
  
  A large Offering of the season's best fruit
  
  $6.99
Extras
- White or Wheat Toast
  
  $2.99
- Sausage LInks
  
  $3.29
- Bacon
  
  $3.29
- Breakfast potatoes
  
  $2.99
- Bagel With Cream Cheese
  
  $3.29
- Garden Sausage
  
  $3.29
- Biscuit and Sausage Gravy
  
  $5.49
- Turkey Sausage
  
  $3.29
- Blueberry Muffin
  
  $2.49
- Ham Steak
  
  $3.29
- English Muffin
  
  $2.49
- Fruit
  
  $3.99

Catering Menu

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

Capers Skewers

Fresh mozzarella, cherry tomato and fresh basil served with balsamic vinaigrette

Chicken Wings

Chicken wings fried to perfection and prepared with your favorite sauce chose one style, Buffalo sauce, Barbeque sauce, Barbeque chipotle sauce

Chips and Salsa

Homemade salsa, corn tortilla chips

Fresh Veggie Platter

Fresh seasonal veggies with our creamy ranch dip

Mediterranean Trio

Hummus, red peppers, olive tapenade and pita bread wedges

Standard
$29.99

Jerk Chicken Skewers

Grilled marinated chicken skewers with jerk seasoning

Chicken ranchero quesadillas

Flour tortilla filled with grilled chicken, black beans, and cheddar jack cheese

Hot Soups and Chili

Basil Chicken Chili

Kidney beans, chicken, delicately seasoned with fresh basil

Veggie Chili

Delicately spiced veggie chili with kidney beans and vegetables

Chicken Gumbo

A hearty chicken gumbo loaded with okra, rice

Minestrone

Italian soup with vegetables, beans and pasta in vegetables broth

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)

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

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
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

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

Side dishes
- Roasted seasonal vegetables
  
  $11.99
- Green beans almandine
  
  $11.99
- Garlic mashed potatoes
  
  $13.99
- Roasted red bliss potatoes
  
  $13.99
- Rice pilaf
  
  $8.99
- Wild rice
  
  $10.89
- Spaghetti marinara sauce
  
  $23.99
Dessert

Perfect Ending to a Delightful Meal
- Tiramisu
  
  Italian dessert of lady fingers soaked in coffee and rum finished with cocoa and cream
  
  Serves 10 to 12
  $43.99
Assorted Cakes
- Carrot Cake Serves 12
  
  $36.99
- Cheese Cake
  
  $36.99

25 Wings	$25.99
50 Wings	$50.99

Serves 6 - 8	$21.99
Serves 10 to 15	$40.99

Serves 4 to 6 Chicken	$46.99
Serves 4 to 6 Beef	$49.99

1/2 Dozen	$7.99
Full Dozen	$12.99

Short Rack	$14.99
House Rack	$18.99