Lunch and Dinner Menu
Starters
Layered Nachos
House-made beef chili, gouda cheese, pico de gallo, avocado, jalapenos, scallions, and sour cream$17$17House-made beef chili, gouda cheese, pico de gallo, avocado, jalapenos, scallions, and sour cream
Fried Green Tomatoes
Lightly breaded pickled tomatoes topped with goat cheese, on a bed of remoulade sauce
(Vegetarian)$13$13Lightly breaded pickled tomatoes topped with goat cheese, on a bed of remoulade sauce
(Vegetarian)
Crispy Calamari
Lightly breaded calamari, banana peppers, lemon garlic aioli, and spicy fra diavolo sauce
(Contains Dairy)$15$15Lightly breaded calamari, banana peppers, lemon garlic aioli, and spicy fra diavolo sauce
(Contains Dairy)
Grilled Wings
1 pound of oven roasted & grilled wings with celery and ranch and/or blue cheese and your choice of flavor.
Choose from Buffalo, Old Bay, Garlic Parmesan, Bourbon Peach BBQ or Naked
(Gluten Free)$17$171 pound of oven roasted & grilled wings with celery and ranch and/or blue cheese and your choice of flavor.
Choose from Buffalo, Old Bay, Garlic Parmesan, Bourbon Peach BBQ or Naked
(Gluten Free)
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Pulled Buffalo chicken in a creamy bleu cheese dipping sauce topped with melted cheddar cheese and served with a toasted baguette
(Contains Dairy)$15$15Pulled Buffalo chicken in a creamy bleu cheese dipping sauce topped with melted cheddar cheese and served with a toasted baguette
(Contains Dairy)
Garlic Sticks
Fresh baked garlic sticks with marinara sauce and melted cheese
(Vegetarian)$14$14Fresh baked garlic sticks with marinara sauce and melted cheese
(Vegetarian)
French Onion Soup
Served in a sourdough bread bowl with melted
Pepper Jack and Swiss cheese (Contains Dairy)
(Not available for takeout)$12$12Served in a sourdough bread bowl with melted
Pepper Jack and Swiss cheese (Contains Dairy)
(Not available for takeout)
Salads
Add a protein to any salad!
Chicken $7, Shrimp $9, Steak $9, Salmon $12
Caesar Salad
Romaine, shaved parmesan, garlic croutons, toasted parmesan crisp, and house Caesar dressing
(Vegetarian)
Add a protein - Chicken for $7, Shrimp for $9, Steak for $9, Salmon for $12$14$14Romaine, shaved parmesan, garlic croutons, toasted parmesan crisp, and house Caesar dressing
(Vegetarian)
Add a protein - Chicken for $7, Shrimp for $9, Steak for $9, Salmon for $12
Shaved Brussels and Kale Salad
Shaved brussel sprouts, green leaf kale, maple bacon, pecans, currants, manchego cheese with lemon mustard vinaigrette
(Gluten Free, Contains Tree Nuts)
Add a protein - Chicken for $7, Shrimp for $9, Steak for $9, Salmon for $12$16$16Shaved brussel sprouts, green leaf kale, maple bacon, pecans, currants, manchego cheese with lemon mustard vinaigrette
(Gluten Free, Contains Tree Nuts)
Add a protein - Chicken for $7, Shrimp for $9, Steak for $9, Salmon for $12
Harvest Salad
Mixed greens, roasted green and yellow squash,
goat cheese, dried currants, and candied pecans
with honey lemon vinaigrette (Vegetarian, Contains Dairy, Contains Nuts, Gluten Free)
Add a protein - Chicken for $7, Shrimp for $9, Steak for $9, Salmon for $12$16$16Mixed greens, roasted green and yellow squash,
goat cheese, dried currants, and candied pecans
with honey lemon vinaigrette (Vegetarian, Contains Dairy, Contains Nuts, Gluten Free)
Add a protein - Chicken for $7, Shrimp for $9, Steak for $9, Salmon for $12
The Cuke
House cucumbers with sweet corn, avocado, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, shaved red onions, and goat cheese with lemon vinaigrette dressing
(Vegetarian, Gluten Free)$16$16House cucumbers with sweet corn, avocado, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, shaved red onions, and goat cheese with lemon vinaigrette dressing
(Vegetarian, Gluten Free)
Southwestern Cobb Salad
Fresh romaine, diced tomato, diced red onions, corn, black beans, fried chicken, and our jalapeno ranch dressing$18$18Fresh romaine, diced tomato, diced red onions, corn, black beans, fried chicken, and our jalapeno ranch dressing
Apple Salad
Kale, grilled apple, pecan, and goat cheese
with honey lemon mustard dressing (Vegetarian, Contains Dairy, Contains Nuts, Gluten Free)
Add a protein - Chicken for $7, Shrimp for $9, Steak for $9, Salmon for $12$16$16Kale, grilled apple, pecan, and goat cheese
with honey lemon mustard dressing (Vegetarian, Contains Dairy, Contains Nuts, Gluten Free)
Add a protein - Chicken for $7, Shrimp for $9, Steak for $9, Salmon for $12
Sandwiches & Burgers
Served with fries.
Sub onion rings or salad for an additional charge.
(All buns and Shaw's sauce contain dairy - buns contain butter and egg, Shaw's sauce contains eggs)
Club Sandwich
Turkey, ham, Swiss and American cheese, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on toasted bread$16$16Turkey, ham, Swiss and American cheese, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on toasted bread
Fried Fish Tacos
Fried catfish, lettuce, chipotle mayo and mango sauce on a flour tortilla$17$17Fried catfish, lettuce, chipotle mayo and mango sauce on a flour tortilla
Steak and Cheese
Thinly shredded steak, provolone cheese, sauteed onions, mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on a hoagie roll$17$17Thinly shredded steak, provolone cheese, sauteed onions, mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on a hoagie roll
Smash Burger
2 beef patties, Tavern smash sauce, chopped onions, American cheese, and pickles served on a brioche bun$18$182 beef patties, Tavern smash sauce, chopped onions, American cheese, and pickles served on a brioche bun
The Heidenberger
1/2 lb burger topped with Swiss cheese, coleslaw, sauteed onions, and 1000 Island dressing17171/2 lb burger topped with Swiss cheese, coleslaw, sauteed onions, and 1000 Island dressing
Chicken & Waffle Sandwich
Crispy Fried Chicken Breast on two pieces of our delicious cornbread waffle, served with breakfast potatoes and our hot honey and maple bourbon bacon. (Available for Lunch only, Mon-Fri 11:30am-4pm)$15$15Crispy Fried Chicken Breast on two pieces of our delicious cornbread waffle, served with breakfast potatoes and our hot honey and maple bourbon bacon. (Available for Lunch only, Mon-Fri 11:30am-4pm)
Colonel Shaw's Chicken Sandwich
Choose either grilled or fried freebird chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, house pickles, and Shaw's sauce$16$16Choose either grilled or fried freebird chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, house pickles, and Shaw's sauce
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
Fried free bird chicken breast tossed in our house-made habanero-buffalo sauce, topped with pickled cabbage on a brioche bun and served with a side of ranch$18$18Fried free bird chicken breast tossed in our house-made habanero-buffalo sauce, topped with pickled cabbage on a brioche bun and served with a side of ranch
Shaw's Burger
1/2 pound hand-crafted burger with lettuce, tomato, onion and Shaw's Sauce
(Add toppings - Ask your server)$16$161/2 pound hand-crafted burger with lettuce, tomato, onion and Shaw's Sauce
(Add toppings - Ask your server)
Beyond Burger
Beyond Burger patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, and Shaw's sauce served on a vegan bun
(Add toppings - Ask your server)
(Vegetarian)$16$16Beyond Burger patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, and Shaw's sauce served on a vegan bun
(Add toppings - Ask your server)
(Vegetarian)
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Fried chicken tossed in buffalo sauce with tomatoes, lettuce, and blue cheese dressing in our house wrap (Available 11:30am-4pm M-F Only)$14$14Fried chicken tossed in buffalo sauce with tomatoes, lettuce, and blue cheese dressing in our house wrap (Available 11:30am-4pm M-F Only)
Main Dishes
Fried Chicken and Waffles
Crispy breaded double fried chicken on our homemade cornbread waffle served with maple and maple bourbon bacon syrup on the side
(Contains Dairy)
You can sub French Toast instead of Waffles for an additional $2 (during Brunch only)$19$19Crispy breaded double fried chicken on our homemade cornbread waffle served with maple and maple bourbon bacon syrup on the side
(Contains Dairy)
You can sub French Toast instead of Waffles for an additional $2 (during Brunch only)
Cajun Shrimp & Grits
Marinated shrimp, Andouille sausage, cherry tomatoes, roasted corn, bell peppers, sauteed okra, Cajun cream sauce and grits
(Contains Dairy)$25$25Marinated shrimp, Andouille sausage, cherry tomatoes, roasted corn, bell peppers, sauteed okra, Cajun cream sauce and grits
(Contains Dairy)
Fish and Chips
Cornbread encrusted Catfish served with fries, coleslaw, and tartar sauce$19$19Cornbread encrusted Catfish served with fries, coleslaw, and tartar sauce
BBQ Pork Platter
Slow roasted pork, sliced and topped with house sweet bourbon peach BBQ sauce served with choice of two sides and a biscuit
(Contains Dairy)
Choose from: fries, mac and cheese, onion rings, green beans, seasonal vegetables, mashed potatoes, smoked gouda grits, or fried okra$20$20Slow roasted pork, sliced and topped with house sweet bourbon peach BBQ sauce served with choice of two sides and a biscuit
(Contains Dairy)
Choose from: fries, mac and cheese, onion rings, green beans, seasonal vegetables, mashed potatoes, smoked gouda grits, or fried okra
Beyond Baja Bowl
Rice, pinto beans, lettuce, fresh tomatoes, pico
de gallo, and avocado topped with cubed
Beyond plant-based protein and a drizzle of
creamy chipotle sauce
(Contains Dairy, Vegetarian, Gluten Free)$19$19Rice, pinto beans, lettuce, fresh tomatoes, pico
de gallo, and avocado topped with cubed
Beyond plant-based protein and a drizzle of
creamy chipotle sauce
(Contains Dairy, Vegetarian, Gluten Free)
Shrimp Chipotle Pasta
Bow-tie pasta with shrimp, smoked sausage,
roasted corn, and spinach in a creamy
chipotle parmesan sauce (Contains Dairy, Contains Shellfish)$21$21Bow-tie pasta with shrimp, smoked sausage,
roasted corn, and spinach in a creamy
chipotle parmesan sauce (Contains Dairy, Contains Shellfish)
Baked Chicken Ziti
Ziti pasta and chicken tossed in a creamy
marinara sauce topped with Monterey Jack
and fresh mozzarella baked until golden
brown (Contains Dairy)$21$21Ziti pasta and chicken tossed in a creamy
marinara sauce topped with Monterey Jack
and fresh mozzarella baked until golden
brown (Contains Dairy)
Fried Chicken Platter
2 Pieces of our house recipe fried chicken with choice of 2 sides and a biscuit.
(Contains Dairy)
Choose from: fries, mac and cheese, onion rings, green beans, seasonal vegetables, mashed potatoes, smoked gouda grits, or fried okra$22$222 Pieces of our house recipe fried chicken with choice of 2 sides and a biscuit.
(Contains Dairy)
Choose from: fries, mac and cheese, onion rings, green beans, seasonal vegetables, mashed potatoes, smoked gouda grits, or fried okra
Herb Roasted Atlantic Salmon
Sauteed Salmon filet served with ginger rice, seasonal vegetables, and our Peruvian sauce
(Contains Dairy)$25$25Sauteed Salmon filet served with ginger rice, seasonal vegetables, and our Peruvian sauce
(Contains Dairy)
Southern Grilled Chicken
Fire grilled and oven roasted 1/2 chicken marinated in house made guajillo adobo served with white rice, Peruvian sauce, and seasonal vegetables
(Gluten Free, Contains Dairy)$23$23Fire grilled and oven roasted 1/2 chicken marinated in house made guajillo adobo served with white rice, Peruvian sauce, and seasonal vegetables
(Gluten Free, Contains Dairy)
Shaw's Tavern Fajitas
Your choice of grilled chicken, steak, or shrimp, or a combination served with grilled peppers & onions, cilantro, pinto beans, rice, and flour tortillasYour choice of grilled chicken, steak, or shrimp, or a combination served with grilled peppers & onions, cilantro, pinto beans, rice, and flour tortillasChicken $17Steak $19Shrimp $21Combo $24
Jambalaya Risotto
Cajun-style Arborio rice with chicken, shrimp
and andouille sausage simmered with peppers,
onions, tomatoes, and Cajun spices (Contains Shellfish)$22$22Cajun-style Arborio rice with chicken, shrimp
and andouille sausage simmered with peppers,
onions, tomatoes, and Cajun spices (Contains Shellfish)
Southern Lasagna
Layers of pasta, seasoned ground beef, mixed
veggies, creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and
parmesan baked with our house marinara (Contains Dairy, Contains Egg)$22$22Layers of pasta, seasoned ground beef, mixed
veggies, creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and
parmesan baked with our house marinara (Contains Dairy, Contains Egg)
Smothered Strip Steak
Pan-seared New York strip steak served over
house-made mashed potatoes and smothered
in our house caramelized onion gravy and
mushrooms (Contains Dairy)$24$24Pan-seared New York strip steak served over
house-made mashed potatoes and smothered
in our house caramelized onion gravy and
mushrooms (Contains Dairy)
Pizzas
Substitute crust with our Cauliflower Parmesan crust for $1 more. It is Vegetarian, but it is not gluten free.
Original Red Pizza
Pepperoni, mozzarella, and our house-made marinara
(Contains Dairy)$16$16Pepperoni, mozzarella, and our house-made marinara
(Contains Dairy)
Margherita Pizza
House-made marinara, tomato, fresh mozzarella, and basil
Add blackened chicken for $3$15$15House-made marinara, tomato, fresh mozzarella, and basil
Add blackened chicken for $3
The White One
Mozzarella with Grana Padano cheese, feta cheese, and roasted garlic
(Vegetarian)$15$15Mozzarella with Grana Padano cheese, feta cheese, and roasted garlic
(Vegetarian)
Desserts
Shaw's Sundae
Vanilla ice cream, brownie, Oreos, whipped cream, rainbow sprinkles, nuts, chocolate sauce$9$9Vanilla ice cream, brownie, Oreos, whipped cream, rainbow sprinkles, nuts, chocolate sauce
We are serving up Bottomless Mimosas EVERYDAY in July and August!
11:30am-5pm Weekdays and 10am-5pm Weekends. $26 per person (for 2 hours)
There is a 3% service charge which goes
towards paying wages and benefits for
our staff.
Would you like to donate a meal to someone in need? Shaw's Tavern is partnering with The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center and donating meals weekly to those in need. If you would like to assist in this effort and donate a meal for $7, please let your server know.