The Menus
Beautifully typeset and served all day — from a leisurely brunch to a celebratory dinner.
Soups, salads, comfort foods & Martin’s Specialties.
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
13.95Served traditionally with oyster crackers
French Onion Soup
12.95Rated the BEST in DC! Topped with a baguette croûton and melted provolone cheese
Billy’s Beef Chili
13.95Topped with tomatoes, onions and Cheddar cheese served with crispy tortilla chips
Colonial Brunswick Stew
14.95Original 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 / 12.95Mixed 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
12.95Roasted red and golden beets, topped with microgreens and goat cheese crumbles drizzled with a light champagne vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
10.95 / 13.95Hearts of romaine tossed in Chef’s own Caesar dressing topped with shaved Parmesan cheese and house-made croûtons
Ahi Tuna Salad
27.95Seared sesame encrusted Ahi Tuna, over mixed greens, topped with fried shallots, avocado, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers and house-soy dressing
Marinated Grilled Sirloin Steak
28.95With 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
23.95Grilled 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
12.95A classic sauce of Cheddar cheese, heavy cream, special blend of spices and Vienna Lager served with toast points
Jumbo Shrimp – BBQ or Cocktail
17.95Four 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 PriceFlash fried. A bite-sized version of our signature dish, served with mandarin–orange aioli
Seared Ahi Tuna
18.95Encrusted with sesame seeds with wasabi cream and house soy dressing
Angry Mussels
18.95PEI mussels simmered in a Fra Diavolo sauce with jalapeños and shallots served with rosemary focaccia
Calamari & Shrimp
18.95Golden fried with house-made marinara and mandarin-orange aioli
Chesapeake Fried Oysters
Market PriceFive select jumbo oysters fried to a golden brown, served atop baby arugula with Chef’s Special Remoulade
Smoked Salmon
17.95Diced hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, red onion and capers served with house-made dilled crème fraiche and toast points
Fried Green Tomatoes
12.95A southern favorite, made to order! With Chef’s Special Remoulade
Onion Ring Loaf
13.95Thin sliced Vidalia onions lightly dredged in seasoned flour and fried to a golden brown
Potato Skins
12.95Topped with shredded Cheddar cheese, chopped scallions, Applewood smoked bacon and sliced jalapeños. Served with sour cream
Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Skewers
12.95Marinated chicken, onions, peppers and pineapple in a teriyaki glaze
Comfort Foods & Sides
Marinated London Broil
35.95Thinly sliced served medium rare with garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach and topped with truffle butter
Grandma Martin’s Meatloaf
25.95Our version of mom’s favorite topped with fresh mushroom gravy. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and broccoli
Martin’s Delight — Our Own Hot BrownSignature
23.95Created 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
Slow Roasted Pot Roast
28.95A generous portion of tender beef with celery, carrots, onions and new potatoes with horseradish upon request
Fresh Calves Liver
29.95Hand cut calves liver over garlic mashed potatoes, green beans and caramelized onion and Applewood smoked bacon
The Tavern Treat
Market PriceToasted English muffin loaded with sautéed Lump crab meat and sliced fresh mushrooms topped with house-made Hollandaise sauce served with seasonal vegetables
Fish & Chips
29.95Fresh 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
Shepherd’s Pie… Billy’s Own Recipe!
26.95Fresh ground local lamb, peas, carrots, onions, garlic and rosemary infused with a bit of Guinness, topped with garlic mashed potatoes made from scratch and Cheddar cheese
Tavern Burger
20.95Locally Raised Grass-Fed Angus Beef. On toasted brioche with lettuce, tomato and onion, served with French fries and kosher dill pickle
Free-Range Bison Burger
21.95“The Healthy Choice.” On toasted brioche with lettuce, tomato and onion, served with French fries and kosher dill pickle
“Where’s the Beef” – Meatless Burger
22.95On toasted brioche with lettuce, tomato and onion, served with French fries and kosher dill pickle. Add cheese or Applewood smoked bacon 2.00 each; add fried egg or avocado 3.00 each
Sides
$8 each
Sautéed Spinach
Asparagus
Green Beans
Broccoli
Baked Potato
Mac and Cheese
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Cole Slaw
Basmati Rice
French Fries
Martin’s Specialties — Meat & Poultry
All our meats and poultry are sourced locally in a free-range environment, aged to our specifications whenever possible
Filet Mignon with Truffle ButterSignature
47.95Atop a large crostini, served with garlic mashed potatoes, broccoli and baby carrots
New York Strip with Truffle Butter
45.95Center cut strip served with broccoli, garlic mashed potatoes and baby carrots
Double Cut Lamb Chop
46.95Lightly seasoned and marinated in extra virgin olive oil, fresh rosemary and basil. Grilled to perfection and garnished with olive tapenade; served with fingerling potatoes and sautéed spinach
Grilled Bone-In Thick Cut Pork Chop
43.95Lightly seasoned with olive oil, salt and pepper and fresh herbs served with sautéed spinach and mac & cheese
Chicken & Andouille Fettuccine
30.95Pan-seared chicken and Andouille sausage tossed with baby spinach, grape tomatoes, shallots and garlic in rosemary Parmesan cream
Chicken Parmesan
29.95Tender pan-fried chicken breast cutlet topped with house-made marinara sauce and mozzarella baked until golden and served over fettuccine
Chicken Milanese
29.95Chicken scaloppini lightly breaded and pan seared over fettuccine tossed with house-made pesto, Heirloom cherry tomatoes and topped with Parmesan cheese
Martin’s Specialties — Seafood & Pasta
Martin’s Seafood Pasta
45.95Jumbo shrimp, middle neck clams, calamari, PEI mussels, cherry tomatoes, capers, shallots, garlic and fresh baby spinach sautéed in butter and white wine tossed with fettuccine and sprinkled with parmesan cheese
Lump Crab Cakes – Pan SautéedSignature
Market PriceMartin’s family recipe Maryland-style since the 1930’s! Two of our famous crab cakes with your choice of two sides for the perfect crab cake platter served with remoulade
Atlantic Salmon Fillet
35.95Grilled, then topped with sweet chili sauce and served with fresh green beans and Basmati rice
Lobster Risotto
55.95Creamy risotto with fresh lobster, lump crab, shallots and cherry tomato garnished with fresh micro greens
Shrimp and Grits
33.95Four sautéed jumbo shrimp, Andouille sausage, grape tomatoes, green and red peppers atop cheese grits with lobster cream sauce
Sea Scallops
39.95Four large sea scallops pan seared to perfection over spaghetti squash tossed with seasoned Heirloom cherry tomatoes and onions over our house-made creamy lobster bisque garnished with microgreens
Pan Seared Ahi Tuna Steak
36.95Sesame encrusted served over seasoned mushroom risotto garnished with hoisin sauce
Catch of the Day
Market PriceAsk your server about our chef’s creation
Martin’s Late-Night Menu
Served Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 11:30 PM to 1:00 AM
Slow-Roasted Prime Rib with Au Jus — Regular Cut
55.95Slow roasted and seasoned to perfection with broccoli and baked potato. Recommended medium rare
Slow-Roasted Prime Rib with Au Jus — End Cut
50.95Recommended medium well to well. Limited availability Friday and Saturday
- * 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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