Mussel Bar and Grille Restaurant Arlington, VA
Sunday-Thursday 11:30am - 10:00pm
Friday & Saturday 11:30am to 11:30pm
Happy Hour, Everyday 3pm-7pm (Bar & Patio Only). Late Night from 10pm to Close (Fri&Sat)
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Mussel Bar Arlington
800 North Glebe Rd Arlington, VA
22203
Directions
Arlington Information
Happy Hour
EVERYDAY 3-7PM
Bar & Patio Only
Late Night 10PM to Close (Fri & Sat)
SELECTED DRAFT BEERS $6
HOUSE WINES $7
COCKTAILS
Mussel Hibiscus Mule $10
Spanish Gin & Tonic $10
Classic Spicy Margarita $10
Red Seasonal Sangria $9
White Seasonal Sangria $9
Barrel Aged Old Fashioned $11
(Happy Hour Food in MENU)
Parking
Self parking is located in the 9th St. entrance of the building in the Ace Parking Garage.
2 hour validation Mon - Sun 4 pm to close, Sat & Sun 10am - 2pm
After 2 hours:
1 min - 1 hour = $4.00
1 hr - 2 hr = $7.00
2hr+ = $17.00
Please note that the garage closes at midnight.
Metro
Mussel Bar Arlington is located near the Ballston Metro stop on the Orange Line.
Management Team
Proprietor - Chef Robert Wiedmaier
Corporate Chef - Brian McBride
Chef de Cuisine - Jaime Pridemore
General Manager - Aaron Malofsky
BOOK YOUR EVENT WITH US!
CORPORATE* CELEBRATIONS* REUINIONS* FUNDRAISERS* RETIREMENTS* GRADUATIONS
Inquire Now, Email aaron@musselbar.com
MENU
Dinner
Starters
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French Onion Soup
Gruyere, Crispy Onion 13
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Fried Calamari
Yellow Curry Aioli, Harissa Aioli, Caramelized Olive Tapenade 17
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Blue Crab Dip
Claw Crab Meat, Cream Cheese, Paprika, Topped with Jumbo Lump Crab 18
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Slow Cooked & Charred Octopus
Squid Ink Aioli, Sweetie Peppers, Chorizo, Potato Confit, Scallions 18.50
Salads
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Baby Kale & Endive Salad
Spiced Pecans, Brie, Radish, Apple, Honey Thyme Vinaigrette 18
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Roasted Beet & Burrata Salad
Frisse, Pickled Red Onion, Dried Cranberries, Burrata Cheese & Cranberry Vinaigrette 17
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Caesar Salad
Anchovy, Garlic Croutons, Parmesan, Classic Dressing 16
Raw Bar
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Peel N' Eat Shrimp
Cocktail Sauce and Remoulade Sauces, Lemon 6/18 or 12pc/36
Oysters
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Blackberry-Heathsville, VA
Medium, Light & Salty Clean Finish 6/18 12/36
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Battle Creek-Tom's Cove, VA
Medium, Salt & Brine w/ a Clean Finish 6/18 12/36
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Blue Point-Westort, CT
Medium, Light Brine, Long Smooth Finish 6/19 12/38
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Dixon Point-New Brunswick, CA
Petite, Salty w/ Sweet Finish 6/19 12/38
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Norumbega Native-Jack's Point, ME
Medium, Juicy, Salty w/ Sweet Finish 6/19 12/38
Served with Cocktail & Mignonette Sauces, Lemon
Mussels
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White Wine
White Wine, Roasted Garlic, Cream, Lemon, Parsley 28
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Mushroom & Bacon
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Forest Mushrooms, Parmesan, Thyme 28
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Mediterranean
Merguez Sausage, Goat Cheese, Smoked Tomato, Harissa Aioli, Cilantro 28
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Thai Curry
Green Curry, Coconut Milk, Peanuts, Cilantro, Basil 28
Oven-Fired Pizzas
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Kennett Square Mushroom
Smoked Mushroom, Bacon, Béchamel, Mozzarella, Truffle Vinaigrette, Arugula 18
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Margherita
Tomato, Basil, Fresh Mozzarella 17
Entrees
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Grilled Steak Frites 8 Ounce
Hand Cut Frites, Dressed Greens, Herb Butter and a Choice of Red Wine Reduction, Green Peppercorn, Bernaise or Chimichuri 33
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Grilled Filet Mignon & Fries
Hand Cut Frites, Dressed Greens, Herb Butter and Choice of Red Wine Reduction, Green Peppercorn, Bearnise or Chimichuri 44
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Roasted Whole Broccoli and Frites
Hand-cut Frites, Chipotle Tomato Sauce, Crispy Garlic 22
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Rhode Island Clam Linguine
Garlic, White Wine, Sun Dried Tomato, Butter, Cream, Fennel & Lemon 33
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Seared Maine Scallops
Mushroom Risotto, Mascarpone and Parmesan Cheeses 37
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MB&G Burger
Cheddar, Bacon, Tomato Jam, Red Onion, Greens, Hand Cut Fries, Seeded Brioche Bun 19.5
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Braised Lamb Shank
Rainbow Carrots, Broccolini, Shallot Confit, Braising Jus 38
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Pan Roasted Hake
Kabocha Puree, Maitake & Oyster Mushrooms, Baby Zucchini, Brown Butter, Preserved Lemon, and Capers 29
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Grilled Salmon
Roasted Golden Beets, Chestnut, Kale Sprouts, Bacon Braised Lentils * Honey Gastrique 28
Sides
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Classic Frites
7
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Sweet Potato Frites
7
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Truffle Frites
8
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Fried Brussel Sprouts w/ Bacon
12
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Mac & Cheese
10
Lunch
Starters
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French Onion Soup
Crouton, Gruyere, Crispy Onion 13
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Fried Calamari
Yellow Curry Aioli, Harissa Aioli, Caramelized Olive Tapenade 17
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Blue Crab Dip
Claw Crab Meat, Cream Cheese, Paprika, Cayenne, Topped with Jumbo Lump Crab 18
Salads
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Cauliflower & Chickpea Salad
Romaine & Mixed Greens, Mint, Dates, Chia Seeds, Radish, Yogurt Harissa Dressing 15
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Baby Kale & Endive Salad
Spiced Pecans, Brie, Radish, Apple, Honey Thyme Vinaigrette 18
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Caesar Salad
Anchovy, Garlic Croutons, Parmesan, Classic Dressing 16
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Roasted Beet & Tomato Salad
Frisse, Pickled Red Onion, Dried Cranberries, Burrata Cheese & Cranberry Vinaigrette 17
ADD 4OZ. OF YOUR FAVORITE PROTEIN:
Grilled Chicken Breast $7, Chilled Spiced Shrimp $9
Spice Dusted Salmon $9, Burrata Cheese $8
Raw Bar
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Peel & Eat Shrimp
Served with Cocktail & Remoulade Sauces, Lemon 6/18 12/36
Oysters
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Blackberry-Heathsville, VA
Medium, Light & Salty, Clean Finish 6/17 12/34
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Battle Creek-Tom's Cove, VA
Medium, Salt & Brine with a Clean Finish 6/18 12/36
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Dixon Point-New Brunswick, CA
Petite, Salty w/ Sweet Finish 6/19 12/38
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Blue Point-Westort, CT
Medium, Light Brine, Long Smooth Finish 6/19 12/38
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Norumbega Native-Jack's Point, ME
Medium, Juicy Salty w/ Sweet Finish 6/19 12/38
Served with Cocktail & Mignonette Sauces, Lemon
Oven-Fired Pizzas
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Kennett Square Mushroom
Smoked Mushroom, Bacon, Béchamel, Mozzarella, Truffle Vinaigrette, Arugula 17
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Margherita
Tomato, Basil, Fresh Mozzarella 16
Mussels
-
White Wine
White Wine, Roasted Garlic, Cream, Lemon, Parsley
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Mushroom & Bacon
Bacon, Smoked Mushrooms, Parmesan, Thyme
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Mediterranean
Merguez Sausage, Goat Cheese, Smoked Tomato, Harissa Aioli, Cilantro
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Thai Curry
Green Curry, Coconut Milk, Peanuts, Cilantro, Basil
ADD FRITES: CLASSIC 4 | SWEET POTATO 4 | TRUFFLE 6
Entrees
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MB&G Burger
Cheddar, Bacon, Tomato Jam, Red Onion, Greens, Seeded Brioche Bun, Hand-Cut Fries 19.5
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Salmon Burger
Harissa Aioli, Red Onion, Tomato, Cilantro, Brioche Bun, Hand-Cut fries 18
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Grilled Steak & Frites
Dressed Greens, Herb Butter and a Choice of Red Wine Reduction,Chimmichuri, Green Peppercorn or Bearnaise 30
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Grilled Swordfish
Celery Root, Pappardelle, Nicoise Olives, Fennel, Sundried Tomato & Spinach 24
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Nashville Hot Chicken
Crispy Fried Chicken Thigh, Chilli Spices, Ranch, Lettuce, Tomato & Hand-cut Frites 17
Sides
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Classic Frites
7
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Sweet Potato Frites
7
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Trufle Frites
8
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Fried Brussel Sprouts w/ Bacon
12
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Mac & Cheese
10
Drink Menu
Cocktails
Specialty Cocktails
16 OOOH LA LAVENDER SOUR
Botanist Gin, Lime Juice, Egg White & Butterfly Pea Flower
Essence
16 ROBYNE'S COSMO
Chopin Vodka, Elderflower, Cranberry,Lime Juice, & Prosecco
17 BABY IT'S COLD OUTSIDE
Zaya Rum, House-made Beet & Lemon Shrub Fresh Mint
18 EAU DE VIE FASHIONED
Cognac, Xocolatl-Demerara essence, Bitters, Luxardo Cherry
17 RESPECT YOUR ELDERS
Blue Coat Gin, Kettle One Vodka, Homemade Pickle Brine &
Castel Vetrano Stuffed Olive
16 PISCO JUNGLE
Pisco, Campari, Lime Juice, Pineapple & Luxardo Cherry
Liqueur
16 YOLANDA
Tequila Blanco, Pear Nectar, Elderflower, Lime Juice &
Seltzer
17 LISA'S CUP
Dulce Vida Pineapple Jalapeno Tequila, Mezcal, Ancho Reyes,
Lime Juice, & Fever Tree Grapefruit
16 SPRITZ D'INVERNO
Aperol, Amaro Montenegro, Fever Tree Grapefruit & Prosecco
17 THE NEW YORK SOUR
Four Roses, Chianti Classico, Lime Juice, Demerara & Egg
Whites
20 THE PENICILLIN
Bruichladdich Single Malt, Blended Scotch, Lemon Juice &
Honey Ginger
Beer
Draft Beer
BELHAVEN 11
Scottish Ale 5.2%
DUVEL 666 12
Strong Blonde Ale 6.66%
ST BERNARDUS ABT 12 15
Trappist 10%
HERKENRODE CISTER 11
Blonde 6.5%
HERKENRODENOCTIS 12
Belgian Brown 7%
HERKENRODE VESPER 14
Tripel 9%
TUCHER HELLES 16oz 12
Lager 5.2%
TUCHERHELLES 16oz 12
Hefeweizen 5.2%
KINGMULE 10
Belgian IPA 5.7%
PAX PILSNER 8
Pilsner 5.0%
LOST BOYHAZYHOPPED 10
Hazy Cider 6.9%
WINCHESTER CIDERWORKS 9
Malice 6.5%
MELVIN'S BACK TO THE HAZE 8
Hazy IPA 6.5%
EVOLUTION LUCKY 7 10
Porter 5.8%
MICHELOB ULTRA 8
Pilsner 4.2%
TROEGS GRAND CACAO 10
Chocolate Stout 6.5%
LOCAL SEASONAL 9
Fruit and Citrus
MINKEY BOODLE 12
Raspberry sour, 7%
MUSTANG SALLY SEASONAL 10
Key Lime Pie, 8.2%
EGGENBERG LEMON 8
Radler, 2.4%
EGGENBERG PINK GRAPEFRUIT 8
Radler, 2.2%
DUCHESSE CHERRY ALE 16
Red Ale 6.8%
CHERRY CHOUFFE 10
Fruit Beer, 8%
SCALDIS PECHEMEL 12
Strong Amber Ale, 8.5%
MANGO CART 9
Wheat Beer 4%
SAISON DUPONT 16
Begian Farmhouse Ale 6.5%
BEAL'S PLUMPRICOT 9
Weisse 4%
Belgian
BRUGSE ZOT 11
Blonde Ale, 6%
CUVEE DES TROLLS 12
Strong Blonde Ale, 7%
SCALDIS BLONDE 12
Tripel Blonde 10.5%
SCALDIS CARACTERE 12
Strong Amber Ale, 12%
DELERIUM TREMENS 12
Strong Pale Ale 8.5%
DUVEL 14
Strong Golden Ale, 8.5%
STRAFFEHENDRIK BRUGS TRIPEL 14
Tripel, 9%
STRAFFEHENDRICK QUADRUPEL 14
Quad, 11%
ST BERNARDUS PATER 6 15
Sweeter Dub, 6.7%
ST BERNARDUS PRIOR 8 16
Dubbel 8%
ST BERNARDUS ABT 12 18
Quadruple 10%
ORVAL TRAPPIST ALE 17
Pale Ale, 6.9%
VAL-DIEU TRIPEL 14
Tripel, 9%
DUCHESSE DE BOURGOGNE 16
Belgian Ale 6.2%
ROCHEFORT TRAPPISTES 10 18
Quad 11.3%
UNIBROUE LA FIN DUMONDE 12
Tripel 9%
ROCHEFORT TRAPPISTES 8 16
Dark Strong Ale 9.2%
SCALDISNOEL 15
Belgian Strong Ale 12 %
Light and Crisp
TUCHER,HELLES LAGER 8
Lager, 5.2%
TUCHER HELLESHEFEWEIZEN 8
Hefeweizen, 5.2%
TUCHER DUNKEL 8
Dunkel, 5.2%
RADEBERGER, ZWICKELBIER 10
Hazy Pilsner, 4.8%
REISSENDORF KOLSCH 10
Lager, 4.8%
EGGENBERGHOPFENKONIG PILS 8
German Pilsner, 5.1%
OMMEGANGHENNEPIN 10
Saison, 7.7%
FRUH KOLSH 9
Kolsch, 4.8%
MELVIN PILGSNAR 8
Pilsner, 4.8%
BOULEVARD TANK 8
Saison, 8.5%
Hoppy
ELYSIAN SPACE DUST 10
IPA, 8.2%
MELVIN IPA 8
IPA, 7.5%
SOLACE PARTLY CLOUDY 8
IPA, 7.5%
THINMAN TRIAL BYWOMBAT 10
IPA, 7%
ASLIN SEASONAL IPA 12
IPA, 6%
ASLIN SEASONAL DBL IPA 12
IPA, 9.4%
HOUBLON CHOUFFE 10
IPA, 9%
Dark
BRECKENRIDGE VANILLA PORTER 12
Porter, 5.4%
AVERY ELLIES 8
Brown, 5.5%
OMMEGANG 3 PHILOSPHERS 14
QUAD, 9.7%
EGGENBERG SAMICHLAUS 17
Dopplebock, 14%
OLD RASPUTIN 11
Imperial Stout, 9%
Cider
ANXO 8
Cidre Blanc, 6.9%
SESSIONS GRAPEFRUIT HIBISCUS 8
Cider 4.2%
WYNDRIDGE FARM ORIGINAL 8
Dry Cider, 5.5%
ACE PINEAPPLE 8
Cider, 5%
Lambics
OUD BEERSEL OUDE GEUZE VIELLE 16
Belgian Style Ale, 6%
OUD BEERSEL OUDE KRIEK VIELLE 32 Belgian
Style Ale, 6% 750ml
OUD BEERSEL, GUEZE (16OZ) 23
Belgian Style Ale, 6.5%
Bourbons
Angels Envy $17
Basil Hayden $16
Basil Hayden, Toast $16
Basil Hayden, RedWine Cask Finish $17
Blantons Single Barrel $29
Buffalo Trace $17
Bulleit Bourbon $12
Crown Royal $12
Eagle Rare 10 yr $21
Elijah Craig Small Batch $14
EvanWilliams $12
FEW Bourbon $15
Four Roses, Single Barrel $15
Four Roses, Small Batch $18
George Remus $15
Jameson $13
Jack Daniels $14
Jack Daniels, Single Barrel $18
Jefferson's, Reserve $20
Jefferson's, Ocean $25
JosephMagnus $36
Knob Creek $14
Knob Creek, SmokedMaple $15
Larceny $14
MakersMark $15
MakersMark 46 $18
Mitcher's, Small Batch $20
Old Forester 1870, Original Batch $15
Old Forester 1910, Old FineWhiskey $17
Old Forester 1920, Prohibition Style $18
Old Forester Statesman $20
Redbreast 12 yr $18
Redbreast 21 yr $64
Tullamore Dew $15
Widow Jane, 10yr $22
Woodford Reserve $15
Woodford Reserve, Double Oaked $17
Yellowstone Select $12
1792, Small Batch $17
Ryes
Angels Envy Rye $29
Basil Hayden Dark Rye $18
Bulleit Rye $14
Elijah Craig Rye $15
HighWest Double Rye $18
HighWest Rendezvous $18
James .E. Pepper 1776 $15
Jefferson's Ocean Rye $20
Knob Creek Rye $15
Mastersons 10yr Rye $18
Mitcher's Rye $20
Old Overholt Rye $14
Rittenhouse Rye $14
Redemption Rye $14
Sazerac Rye $18
Templeton 6 yr $16
Whistle Pig Piggyback 6yr. $18
Whistle Pig Farmstock Rye $22
Whistle Pig Small Batch Rye 10yr $28
Whistle Pig 12yr OldWorld Rye $42
Widow Jane Rye $26
Woodford Reserve Rye $17
Rum
Barcardi Light $11
Capt.Morgan $12
Diplomatico $14
Flor de Cana 7yr $14
Flor de Cana 12yr $15
Mount Gay $13
Ron Zacapa 23yr $19
Selva Rey Chocolate $15
Selva Rey $41
Scotch
Balvenie Doublewood 12 yr $25
Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 yr $24
Balvenie Sherry Cask 15 yrs $35
Balvenie French Cask 16 yr $40
Balvenie Portwood 21 yr $70
Benriach 12yr $22
Bunnahabhain 12 yr $25
Dalmore 12yr $22
Dalwhinnie SingleMalt $22
Glenlevet 14yr $18
Glenlevet 18yr $35
Glenfiddich 12yr $18
Glenfiddich 18yr $35
Hatozaki Small Batch $18
Highland Park 10yr $21
JohnnyWalker Black $15
JohnnyWalker Red $15
JohnnyWalker Blue $58
Lagavulin 8yr $18
Lagavulin 11yr $24
Lagavulin 16yr $28
Lagavulin Special Edition $40
Laphroaig 10yr $20
Macallan, 12yr $22
Macallan, 15yr $35
Macallan 18 yr $64
Macallan Classic Cut Distillers Edition $34
Macallan Harmony Collection $38
Oban 14 yr $22
Oban Distillers Special Edition $30
Talisker SingleMalt $22
Tequila
Casamigos Blanco $16
Casamigos Reposado $17
Casamigos Anejo $18
CreynteMezcal $16
Don Julio Anejo $18
Don Julio Blanco $15
Don Julio Reposado $16
Don Julio 1942 $42
Herradura Reposado $15
Herradura Blanco $14
Herradura Anejo $16
Herradura Ultra Anejo $22
Lunazul Anejo $14
Lunazul Blanco $12
Ocho Plata $16
VidaMezcal $12
Cognac
Hennessy $16
Hennessy VSOP $21
Remy 1738 $28
Cordials
Aperol $15
Campari $12
Baileys $12
Pisco $14
Cardamaro $12
Amaro Montenegro $13
Disoranno $12
Amaro Averno $13
Amaro Nonino $16
Frangelico $12
Grand Marnier $14
Kahlua $12
Ouzo Metaxa $13
Sambuca $14
Wine
Sparkling Wine
BENVOLIO, PROSECCO 11 / 42
LA CREMA, BRUT ROSE 15 / 58
CERETTO, ASTI, MOSCATO 16 / 62
ROEDERER ESTATE, BRUT CHAMPAGNE (/ 75
BISO, CARTIZZE, VIENTO, PROSECCO * / 105
White Wine
CAMBRIA, CHARDONNAY, 2018: 13 / 50
STONESTREET, CHARDONNAY, 2017: 18 / 70
GRAN MORRAINE, CHARDONNAY, 2017: * / 85
MATANZAS CREEK, SAUV BLANC, 2021: 12 / 46
GALERIE NAISSANCE, SAUV BLANC, 2019: * / 52
MURPHY GOODE, SAUV BLANC, 2021: 12 / 44
CHAPOUTIER, RHONE BLANC, 2018: 14 / 52
GRÜNER, VELTLINER, 2019: 12 / 46
TERRAS GAUDA, ALBARINO, 2019: 13 / 50
LOUIS JADOT, CHABLIS, 2019: * / 60
WILLIAM FEVRE, CHABLIS, 2018: * / 65
BENVOLIO, PINOT GRIGIO 2021: 12 / 46
PENNER ASH, RIESLING, 2017: 17 / 66
DOMAINE DUCROUX, SANCERRE, 2021: 18 / 70
LA FREYNELLE BORDEAUX ,BLANC, 2021: 16 / 62
Rose Wine
BIELER,PIRE & FILLS, PROVENCE ROSÉ, 2021: 12 / 44
DAOU VINEYARD, ROSÉ, 2019: 15 / 60
CHATEAU PEYRASSOL, ROSÉ 2020: 14 / 54
Red Wine
CARMEL ROAD, PINOT NOIR, 2019: 12 / 42
ELOUAN, PINOT NOIR, 2019: 14 / 54
MAGGY HAWK, PINOT NOIR, 2017: * / 90
BREWER CLIFTON, PINOT NOIR, 2020: * / 60
ALLENDE, RIOJA, TEMPRANILLO, 2015: 18 / 70
SAN POLO, SUPERTUSCAN, 2020: 16 / 62
BELLE GLOS, CLARK , PINOT NOIR,2020: 18 / 70
CARMEL ROAD, CAB. SAUV., 2019: 12 / 46
ARROWOOD, CAB. SAUV., 2018: 13 / 50
FREEMARK ABBEY, CAB SAUV., 2018: * / 87
DAOU SOUL OF THE LION, CAB. SAUV.,2019: * / 280
CERETTO, ALBA, BAROLO, 2016: * / 125
QUILT, CAB. SAUV, 2019: * / 98
QUILT,RED BLEND 2020: * / 68
MATANZAS CREEK, MERLOT, 2017: 13 / 50
CÔTES DU RHÔNE, JEAN L COLOMBO, 2018: 13 / 50
CHIANTI CLASSICO, CHIANTI, 2019: 15 / 58
LES CADRANS, ST EMILION, GRAND CRU, 2019: 18 / 70
DAOU BODYGUARD, RED BLEND, 2018: * / 88
OWEN ROE THE EX-UMBRIS, SYRAH 2019: 14 / 55
CHATEAU DU CAILLAU, FRANCE, MALBEC, 2019: 17 / 66
CLOS DU VAL, YETTALIL, BORDEAUX, 2019: 320
Happy Hour Specials
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Margherita Flatbread
12
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Kennet Square Flatbread
13
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Blue Crab Dip
14
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MD Sweets Oyster
2 each
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P&E Spiced Shrimp
2 each
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Wings $11
Choice of: Bufalo, Old Bay Dry Rub, Cajun Dry Rub, Honey & Molasses Platters 10 for $15 | 20 for $30 | 30 for $45
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Roasted MD Sweet Oysters $16
Choice of Rockefeller, Her Butter, Chipotle Brown Buter. Paired with a HH Beer or Wine $20.
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1/2 Pot Musels & HH Beer/Wine
20
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Flatbread & HH Beer or Wine
17