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Steakhouse
Ada's on the River
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Featured Items
Cobb Salad
Coal roasted tomatoes, agg, charred red onions, bacon, cucumber, sharp cheddar, avocado, rustic croutons, roma crunch lettuce, green goddess dressing$16.00
Lobster Mac & Cheese
campanelle, old bay mornay, white cheddar$26.00
House Ground Prime Dry Aged Burger
coal fired onions, bacon, house pickles, cheddar, smoked horseradish-russian dressing, onion brioche roll, thick cut fries$24.00
Starters
Ada's Mini Black Brioche Loaf
charred orange butter.$9.00
Artisan Cheese Plate
Brie de meaux mousse, tete de moine, valdeon, marcona almonds, parmesan tuile, apricot jam, raspberry puree. Vegetarian$18.00
Beef Tartare
Hand cut tenderloin, charred onions, shallots, capers, garlic, aleppo peppers, parsley, olive oil, rye crostini$21.00
Coal-Roasted Prawns
Garlic butter, charred blood orange, herbs. Gluten Free$27.00
Grilled Octopus
Chorizo vinaigrette, smoked tomatoes, fingerling potatoes, fresh herbs. Gluten Free$21.00
Seared Tuna
Avocado mousse, citrus, green onions, sesame seeds, blood orange soda$23.00
Wood Fired Chicken Thighs
turkish flatbread, dijonnaise, marinated greens$15.00
Salads
Charred Gem Lettuce Salad
garlic-anchovy vinaigrette, shaved parmesan, coal roasted tomatoes, rustic croutons$16.00
Grilled Shrimp & Avocado Salad
bibb lettuce, radishes, citrus, preserved lemon, almonds, pickled fresno chilis. Gluten Free$21.00
Grilled Kale & Citrus Salad
roasted hazelnuts, medjool dates, lemon vinaigrette, buttermilk-yogurt dressing. Vegetarian & Gluten Free$16.00Cobb Salad
Coal roasted tomatoes, agg, charred red onions, bacon, cucumber, sharp cheddar, avocado, rustic croutons, roma crunch lettuce, green goddess dressing$16.00
Chili Crisp Wedge Salad
Baby iceberg, n'duja breadcrumbs, miso ranch, scallions, coal roasted tomatoes, red onions, blue cheese, chili crisp$16.00
Entrees
Coal Roasted Chicken
guajillo marinated boneless half chicken, roasted root vegetables, garlic butter,, yogurt, herbs. Gluten Free$34.00
Crab Stuffed Carolina Trout
lump crab stuffing, capers, lemon butter, herbs$38.00
Doppio Short Rib Ravioli
Braised short rib & potato ravioli, celery root puree, garlic breadcrumbs, red wine demi-glace, parmigiano reggiano$29.00
Giant Crab Cake
jumbo lump crab, creamed leeks, pickled shallots, preserved lemon remoulade$46.00House Ground Prime Dry Aged Burger
coal fired onions, bacon, house pickles, cheddar, smoked horseradish-russian dressing, onion brioche roll, thick cut fries$24.00
Seared Salmon
roasted cauliflower, kale, smoked tomatoes, charred pearl onions, salsa verde, herbs. Gluten Free$34.00
Seared Scallops
corn soubise, coal-roasted corn, bacon jam, pickled fresno peppers, roasted tomatoes, dill, almond dukkah. Gluten Free$49.00
Smoked Swordfish
coriander & black pepper, brussels sprouts, pomegranate agrodolce, smoked mushroom cream sauce, herbs. Gluten Free$35.00
Wood Fired Bone-In Pork Chop
coal-roasted grapes, jalapenos, garlic, bacon, basil, garlic bitter. Gluten Free$38.00
Vegetable Entrees
Coal Fired Mushroom Lasagna
coal roasted broccoli, abalone mushroom “pasta”, smoked mozzarella, ricotta, charred tomato broth$23.00
Smoked Ricotta Gnocchi
vegan sausage ragout, caramelized leeks, crispy shallots, herbs$24.00
Spiced Coal Roasted Cauliflower
pine nuts, arugula, pickled raisins, salsa verde. Vegetarian & Gluten Free$22.00OUT OF STOCK
Wood-Fired Custom Aged Prime Meats
6oz, 30-day, Filet Mignon
served a la carte with garlic maitre d' butter. Gluten Free$46.00
10oz, 30-day Filet Mignon
served a la carte with garlic maitre d' butter. Gluten Free$69.00
10oz, 30-Day Aged, Hanger Steak
served a la carte with garlic maitre d' butter. Gluten Free$36.00
14oz, 75-Day Aged, NY Strip
Served a la carte with maître d' butter. Gluten free$55.0016oz Marinated Lamb Chops
Served a la carte with maître d' butter. Gluten free$59.00
18oz, 60-Day Aged, Bone In Cowboy Ribeye
Served a la carte with maître d' butter. Gluten free$75.00
Signature Sides
Brussels Sprouts
pomegranate adrodolce, bacon, garlic labneh. Vegetarian, Gluten Free$12.00
Charred Corn Succotash
Bacon lardons, charred corn, shallots, piquillo, shishito & pickled fresno peppers, garlic, garlic labneh, parmesan. Gluten Free$13.00
Coal-Roasted Mushrooms
Sherry, tamari, melted leeks, miso, garlic breadcrumbs, parmigiano reggiano, herbs. Vegetarian$14.00
Coal-Roasted Vegetables
Zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, garlic breadcrumbs, mushroom-tomato sauce, herbs, parmigiano reggiano. Vegetarian$12.00
Coal-Roasted Asparagus
White chocolate béarnaise, caper-coconut granola, dill, pickled shallots. Vegetarian, Gluten Free$14.00
Creamed Spinach
chipotle morita, aged cheddar, nutmeg, shallots, garlic. Vegetarian$12.00
Hash Brown Pave
potatoes, smoked paprika aioli, course salt$12.00
Honey Glazed Carrots
garlic labneh, almond dukkah, herbs. Vegetarian, Gluten Free$12.00Lobster Mac & Cheese
campanelle, old bay mornay, white cheddar$26.00
Roasted Sweet Potato
Fresh goat cheese, toasted pecans, pomegranate-citrus honey, urfa chili, scallions, Vegetarian, Gluten Free$12.00
Salt & Vinegar Roasted Fingerlings
Butter, smoked mustard cream, crisp parmigiano reggiano crumbles. Gluten Free, Vegetarian$12.00
Thick Cut Fries
garlic labneh, horseradish russian dressing, ada’s seasoned salt. Vegetarian$12.00
Desserts
Ada's Seasonal Cheese Plate
Brie de meaux mousse, tete de moine, valdeon, marcona almonds, parmesan tuile, apricot jam, raspberry puree. Vegetarian$19.80
Lemon Tart
blueberry-black pepper syrup, chantilly cream, smoked salt$12.00Peanut Butter S'mores Cake
Graham wafers, peanut ganache, griddled chocolate cake, bruleed marshmallow, peanut butter whipped cream. Vegetarian$12.00Vanilla-Chai Creme Brulee
Apple butter, whipped creme fraiche, ginger snap tuile, purple sweet potato jam. Vegetarian$12.00
All hours
| Sunday | 3:30 pm - 10:45 pm |
| Monday | 11:30 am - 10:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am - 10:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am - 10:45 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am - 10:45 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 10:45 pm |
| Saturday | 3:30 pm - 10:45 pm |
Restaurant info
An homage to 19th-century mathematician Ada Lovelace, Ada’s offers panoramic Potomac River views and features wood-fired prime steaks, fresh seafood and vegetarian fare.
Location
3 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria, VA 22314
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