Beacon Bar & Grill
17th & Rhode Island Ave. NW
1750 Rhode Island Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036 USA

Located in Washington’s new Beacon Hotel. In the heart of downtown, on Famed "Embassy Row" / Dupont Circle.
Four blocks to The White House, near great shopping, restaurants, entertainment, monuments and museums. 
Phone: 202-872-1126
Fax: 202-331-0227
Website: www.bbgwdc.com
Email: h.torres@capitalhotelswd.com
 Cuisine: New American cuisine
Chef: James Balster
 Beacon Bar & Grill serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and a widely popular Sunday brunch.

The slightly retro-modern BB&G (Beacon Bar & Grill) was designed by
renowned Washington, DC based designer-architect, Walter Gagliano who has to his credit more than 8 cutting edge restaurants.
The restaurant successfully combines a festive, high energy two story high lounge with an elegant dining room reminiscent of a 1930's ocean liner, an open air patio as well as beautiful private dining rooms that can accommodate as many as 60 guests.

Under the Culinary direction of Chef James Balster whose impressive cuisine is internationally-inspired however adhering to its southern roots combines innovative flair with great presentations.
 
Chef Balster’s culinary background combined with his training at the Culinary Institute of America and various appointments at the Ritz Carlton in Boston have made him singularly prepared to propel the Beacon Bar & Grill to new heights. His carrier is balanced, and focused, with the additional background as Pastry Chef he is multi-
faceted, multi-dimensional and highly talented.
His Washington sojourn has made his mark on some distinguished eateries, including Sous Chef of 15 RIA and most recently executive chef of The Melrose Hotel Restaurant.

Catering for all functions is available through sales department. Tel: 202-872-1126

 



Dinner Menu
APPETIZERS 

Soup Of The Moment 

Cream Of Asparagus 

Simple Greens
Truffle-Lemon Vinaigrette 

The Wedge
Iceberge Lettuce, Bacon, Tomato Green Goddess Dressing 

Caesar Salad
Hearts Of Romaine, Garlic Anchovy Vinaigrette

 Or With Chicken, Shrimp Or Salmon 

Spinach Salad
Goat Cheese, Roasted Beets Garnished With Candied Walnuts 

Tomato Tower
Oven Roasted, Marinated, And Puree of Tomatoes
Topped With Goat Cheese And Micro Greens 

Artichoke Dip
Spinach, Red Pepper, Cream Cheese And Puffed Pita Chips 

Flash Fried Shrimp
Habañero Cocktail Sauce 

House Cured Salmon
Dill Crème Frâiche, Capers, Red Onions And Potato Cakes 

Fried Calamari
Tossed With Cilantro And Sea Salt Served With Tomato Aioli
 

ENTREES 

Pan Seared Salmon
French Beans, Grape Tomatoes And Red Onions 

Rock Fish
Artichoke, Pearl Onions, Tomatoes, And Olive Sauce 

“The Great Northeast”
Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, Andouille Sausage, Potatoes, Fresh Herbs,
In A Spicy Beurre Blanc 

Lobster Risotto
Tomato. Lobster, Fennel 

Crab Cakes
Spicy Corn And Wild Mushroom Salsa
Red Pepper Coulis, Fried Leeks 

Fried Organic Chicken
Cole Slaw And Sweet Corn Polenta 

Shepherds Pie
Ground Beef, Corn, Potatoes
 

FROM THE GRILL

12 oz Dry Aged NY Strip
Potato  Smash, Veal Demi And Onion Rings 

8oz. Top Sirloin
Fingerling Potatoes, With A Wild Blend Of Mushrooms 

Grilled Pork Chop
Garlic Spinach And Onion Marmalade 

Grilled Rack Of Lamb
English Pea Puree, Red Wine Reduction

   

 Cigar and Pipe Smoking is Strictly Prohibited.
A Gratuity of 18% Will Be Added to Parties of 6 or More.
 

 


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