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Dining at Martin's

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Beautifully typeset and served all day — from a leisurely brunch to a celebratory dinner.

Soups, salads, sandwiches, brunch favorites & comfort foods.

Soups & Stews

  • Traditional Oyster Stew

    Market Price

    “Made to order, has to be the BEST on the East Coast!” Large select oysters flash sautéed, set in a silky-smooth broth of fresh cream, milk, white wine and spices. Topped with clarified butter and served with house-made garlic crostini

  • New England Clam Chowder

    13.95

    Served traditionally with oyster crackers

  • French Onion Soup

    12.95

    Rated the BEST in DC! Topped with a baguette croûton and melted provolone cheese

  • Billy’s Beef Chili

    13.95

    Topped with tomatoes, onions and Cheddar cheese, served with crispy tortilla chips

  • Colonial Brunswick Stew

    14.95

    Original recipe of chicken and fresh vegetables slow cooked for hours

  • Chef’s Daily Soup Special

    11.95

Entrée Salads

Add grilled chicken, salmon or shrimp to any salad for an additional charge

  • Martin’s House Salad

    9.95 / 12.95

    Mixed baby greens tossed with sliced cucumber, shredded carrots, tomatoes, dried cranberries topped with house-made croutons and balsamic vinaigrette; add goat cheese for 2.00

  • Harvest Beets

    12.95

    Roasted red and golden beets, topped with microgreens and goat cheese crumbles drizzled with a light champagne vinaigrette

  • Caesar Salad

    10.95 / 13.95

    Hearts of romaine tossed in Chef’s own Caesar dressing topped with shaved Parmesan cheese and house-made croûtons

  • Ahi Tuna Salad

    27.95

    Seared sesame encrusted Ahi Tuna, over mixed greens, topped with fried shallots, avocado, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers and house-soy dressing

  • Marinated Grilled Sirloin Steak

    28.95

    With sautéed Cremini mushrooms, Heirloom cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and bleu cheese crumbles over crisp romaine, garnished with fried shallots and served with bleu cheese dressing

  • Ty Cobb Salad

    23.95

    Grilled chicken, fresh tomatoes, avocado, hard-boiled egg, Applewood smoked bacon and crumbled blue cheese over mixed greens, topped with fried shallots and served with ranch dressing

Appetizers

  • Welsh Rarebit

    12.95

    A classic sauce of Cheddar cheese, heavy cream, special blend of spices and Vienna Lager served with toast points

  • Jumbo Shrimp – BBQ or Cocktail

    17.95

    Four jumbo shrimp – choose your favorite preparation! Grilled dry rub BBQ with sweet chili sauce or classic shrimp cocktail with homemade cocktail sauce

  • Petite Crab Cakes

    Market Price

    Flash fried. A bite-sized version of our signature dish, served with mandarin–orange aioli

  • Seared Ahi Tuna

    18.95

    Encrusted with sesame seeds with wasabi cream and house soy dressing

  • Angry Mussels

    18.95

    PEI mussels simmered in a Fra Diavolo sauce with jalapeños and shallots served with rosemary focaccia

  • Calamari & Shrimp

    18.95

    Golden fried with house-made marinara and mandarin-orange aioli

  • Chesapeake Fried Oysters

    Market Price

    Five select jumbo oysters fried to a golden brown, served atop baby arugula with Chef’s Special Remoulade

  • Fried Green Tomatoes

    12.95

    A southern favorite, made to order! With Chef’s Special Remoulade

  • Onion Ring Loaf

    13.95

    Thin sliced Vidalia onions lightly dredged in seasoned flour and fried to a golden brown

  • Potato Skins

    12.95

    Topped with shredded Cheddar cheese, chopped scallions, Applewood smoked bacon and sliced jalapeños. Served with sour cream

  • Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Skewers

    12.95

    Marinated chicken, onions, peppers and pineapple in a teriyaki glaze

  • Chicken Tenders Made to Order

    14.95

    Lightly dredged in seasoned flour, flash fried, served with French fries and honey mustard

Sandwiches

All our meats, eggs and poultry are sourced locally in a free-range environment. Served with house-made French fries or Sweet Potato waffle fries. Gluten-free bun available upon request for an additional charge.

  • Breakfast Sandwich

    14.95

    Two Liberty Delight Farm cage-free eggs scrambled, andouille sausage, grilled onions and Cheddar cheese with lettuce and tomato served on a toasted bagel with fresh fruit

  • Classic Style Reuben

    18.95

    Irish corned beef topped with sauerkraut and melted Swiss cheese, served on toasted marble rye with thousand island dressing

  • Chicken Club Sandwich

    18.95

    Grilled or Southern fried chicken with Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, melted Cheddar cheese and grilled onions served on a toasted brioche bun with ranch dressing on the side

  • Prime Rib & Cheese Sandwich

    20.95

    Thinly sliced slow roasted prime rib with sautéed onions, green peppers and melted provolone cheese on grilled Ciabatta bread. Served with horseradish cream sauce on the side

  • Tavern Burger

    20.95

    Locally Raised Grass-Fed Angus Beef. On toasted brioche with lettuce, tomato and onion, served with a kosher dill pickle

  • Free-Range Bison Burger

    21.95

    “The Healthy Choice.” On toasted brioche with lettuce, tomato and onion, served with a kosher dill pickle

  • “Where’s the Beef” – Meatless Burger

    22.95

    On toasted brioche with lettuce, tomato and onion, served with a kosher dill pickle. Add sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions or jalapeños; add cheese or Applewood smoked bacon 2.00 each; add fried egg or avocado 3.00 each

  • Marinated Ahi Tuna Steak Sandwich

    23.95

    Seared to your specification atop baby arugula, cucumber, avocado, hoisin sauce and wasabi aioli on the side. Served on toasted sourdough bread

  • Maryland Style Crab Cake Sandwich

    Market Price

    Our famous Lump crab cake sautéed, served with Cole slaw, on a toasted potato roll

  • New England Lobster Roll

    Market Price

    Fresh poached Maine lobster with shallots, celery and red peppers tossed together with Chef’s special herb mayo, loaded into a New England style roll

Brunch

  • Early Riser

    18.95

    Eggs any style with your choice of ham, Applewood smoked bacon or sausage; served with your choice of toast, home fries and coffee

  • Challah French Toast

    13.95 / with meat 16.95

    Choice of ham, Applewood smoked bacon or sausage link

  • Buttermilk Pancakes

    13.95 / with meat 16.95

    Choice of ham, Applewood smoked bacon or sausage link

  • Pumpkin Pancakes

    with choice of meat 17.95

    Choice of ham, Applewood smoked bacon or sausage link

  • Little Bit of Chicken Fried

    18.95

    Fried chicken topped with fried egg, sharp Cheddar, sausage gravy, candy onions, bacon bits and hot honey on a buttered biscuit

  • Martin’s Chesapeake BenedictSignature

    Market Price

    Our famous petite crab cakes over fried green tomatoes, topped with poached eggs and house made hollandaise, served with home fries and seasonal fresh fruit

  • Martin’s Traditional Eggs Benedict

    18.95

    Split English muffin topped with shaved country ham, two poached eggs and house made hollandaise, served with home fries and seasonal fresh fruit

  • Smoked Salmon and Bagel

    17.95

    Served with traditional accoutrements and cream cheese

  • Steak and Eggs

    24.95

    Petite NY strip steak topped with truffle butter, with two eggs any style, served with your choice of toast and home fries

  • Corned Beef Hash

    17.95

    Decadence at its best! Traditionally prepared on our flat top and topped with two poached eggs served with marble rye toast

  • Avocado Toast

    18.95

    Atlantic smoked salmon, heirloom tomatoes, a poached egg, arugula tossed in citrus vinaigrette, honey, avocado dill spread over wholegrain toast

  • Skillet Scrambler

    17.95

    A light layer of salsa, home fries, bacon, avocado, shredded Cheddar, onions, green and red peppers, finished with two eggs your way

  • Jumping Bean Burrito

    19.95

    Diced filet mignon, scrambled eggs, beans, romaine lettuce, Cheddar cheese, topped with guajillo sauce, crème fraiche, a sunny side up egg, and pico de gallo

  • Martin’s Biscuits and Gravy

    12.95

    Creamy sausage gravy served over two homemade buttered biscuits

  • Your Way Omelette

    18.95

    Pick three ingredients to make your perfect omelette, served with home fries, fresh fruit and toast. Options: mushrooms, spinach, peppers, onions, jalapeños, Cheddar, American, Swiss, Provolone, ham, Applewood bacon, sausage; avocado or goat cheese for an additional 3.50

Comfort Foods

  • Martin’s Delight — Our Own Hot BrownSignature

    23.95

    Created in the Brown Hotel in Kentucky, perfected by Martin’s Tavern! Sliced oven roasted turkey over toast, smothered in our homemade rarebit sauce topped with sliced tomato, Applewood smoked bacon and Parmesan cheese, broiled in a cast iron skillet

  • Grandma Martin’s Meatloaf

    25.95

    Our version of mom’s favorite topped with fresh mushroom gravy. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and broccoli

  • Slow Roasted Pot Roast

    28.95

    A generous portion of tender beef with celery, carrots, onions and new potatoes; with horseradish upon request

  • Fresh Calves Liver

    29.95

    Hand cut calves liver over garlic mashed potatoes, green beans and caramelized onion and Applewood smoked bacon

  • Shepherd’s Pie… Billy’s Own Recipe!

    26.95

    Fresh ground local lamb, peas, carrots, onions, garlic and rosemary infused with a bit of Guinness, topped with garlic mashed potatoes and Cheddar cheese

  • The Tavern Treat

    Market Price

    Toasted English muffin loaded with sautéed Lump crab meat and sliced fresh mushrooms topped with house-made Hollandaise sauce served with sautéed seasonal vegetables

  • Chicken Milanese

    29.95

    Chicken scaloppini lightly breaded then pan seared served over fettuccine tossed with house-made pesto, Heirloom cherry tomatoes and topped with Parmesan cheese

  • Fish & Chips

    29.95

    Fresh Icelandic Cod fillet dredged in our special flour blend fried to a crispy golden brown served with French fries, Cole slaw and house-made remoulade

  • Shrimp Fettucine and Lobster Cream

    30.95

    Shrimp sautéed with diced tomatoes, garlic, white pepper and lobster cream tossed with fettucine then sprinkled with Parmesan cheese

  • Atlantic Salmon Fillet

    35.95

    Grilled, then topped with sweet chili sauce served with fresh green beans and Basmati rice

Sides

$8 each

  • Sautéed Spinach

  • Asparagus

  • Green Beans

  • Broccoli

  • Baked Potato

  • Mac and Cheese

  • Garlic Mashed Potatoes

  • Cole Slaw

  • Basmati Rice

  • French Fries

  • Sweet Potato Waffle Fries

Breakfast Sides

  • Single Egg

    3.00
  • Home Fries

    6.00
  • Biscuits

    3.50
  • Fruit Cup

    5.95
  • Ham

    6.00
  • Bacon

    6.00
  • Sausage

    6.00
  • Corned Beef Hash

    8.00
  • * Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
  • A 6% operational fee is added to offset the heightened cost of doing business; it is not a gratuity payable directly to the staff. A 20% service charge is added to parties of six (6) or more and can be adjusted at the guest’s discretion.

Menus change with the season and the market — please ask your server about today’s selections and specials.

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