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    Char Bar

    2142 L St NW

    Washington, DC 20037


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    Featured Items

    • Char Burger

      Grow & Behold Angus Beef, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle, Mikey’s Sauce
      $23.00
    • Chicken Tenders

      Breaded chicken tenders, fried & served w/ Boom Boom Spicy Mayo
      $17.00
    • The Shemtov

      Grilled steak OR salmon, romaine, avocado, cucumber, tomato, carrot, served with a lemon vinaigrette.
      $15.00

    Lunch & Dinner Menu

    Starters

    • Brisket Nachos

      Homemade tortilla chips with BBQ pulled brisket, guacamole, pico de gallo, Boom Boom mayo, salsa verde
      $24.00
    • Duck Confit Egg Roll

      Slow cooked duck confit, cabbage, & scallions in a crispy egg roll. Served with our apricot sweet and sour sauce.
      $13.00
    • Stuffed Pita Areyes

      Mediterranean spiced ground lamb and turkey stuffed into a pita, seared crispy and juicy. Served with mango relish, and tahina.
      $24.00
    • Cauliflower Poppers

      Tempura battered and fried cauliflower florets, served with pickled shallots and your choice of plain or with Buffalo sauce.
      $14.00
    • Traditional Hummus Plate

      House made chickpea hummus, served with Israeli salad, tahini, and toasted flatbread.
      $14.00
    • Chicken Tenders

      Breaded chicken tenders, fried & served w/ Boom Boom Spicy Mayo
      $17.00
    • Chicken Wings

      Five double chicken wings, lightly smoked, fried, and tossed in your choice of sauce.
      $16.00
    • Roasted Beet Salad

      Slow roasted beets, House made vegan tzaziki, crispy chickpeas, and herbs.
      $12.00

    Matzo Ballin' Soups

    • Ashkenazi

      Golden Chicken Broth, Matzo Balls, Shredded Chicken, Root Vegetables
      $15.00
    • Yemenite

      Golden Chicken Broth, Matzo Balls, Shredded Chicken Squash, Fennel, Hawaij Seasoning
      $15.00

    Salads

    • Char Bar House Salad

      Mixed Lettuce, topped with sauteed chicken, peppers, & onions, cucumber, tomato, served with an herb vinaigrette.
      $19.00
    • The Shemtov

      Grilled steak OR salmon, romaine, avocado, cucumber, tomato, carrot, served with a lemon vinaigrette.
      $15.00
    • The Shafner

      Mixed lettuce, hearts of palm, avocado, red pepper, crispy chickpeas, served with tahini ranch dressing.
      $15.00

    Entrees

    • Jonathan's All American Ribeye

      Prime U.S. raised Angus beef, hand-cut french fries, chimichurri
      $58.00
    • Friedlander's Fajitas

      Latin Marinated Steak, Sauteed Onions, Peppers, & Tomatoes, Corn Tortillas, Spanish Rice & Beans, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole
      $29.00
    • BBQ Spice Rubbed 1/2 Chicken

      Tzaziki, French beans, pickled shallots
      $32.00
    • Salmon & Coconut Ginger Rice Bowl

      Pan roasted chunks of herb-marinated salmon, orange supreme, sweet chili sauce, sesame vinaigrette, pickled carrot, avocado
      $35.00
    • Smoked Chicken Tacos

      BBQ spiced smoked pulled chicken, guacamole, pineapple salsa, served with rice & beans
      OUT OF STOCK
      $27.00

    Burgers & Sammies

    Burgers are served on Brioche. All burgers and sliders are served with Hand-Cut French Fries, except the Salmon Burger, which is served with a Nice Little Salad.
    • Char Burger

      Grow & Behold Angus Beef, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle, Mikey’s Sauce
      $23.00
    • Steakhouse Burger

      Grow & Behold Angus Beef, Beef Bacon & Mushroom Jam, Vegan Cheese, Garlic Aioli, A1 Steak Sauce
      $25.00
    • Southwest Burger

      Grow & Behold Angus Beef, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Cilantro, Pickled Banana Peppers
      $25.00
    • Hickory Burger

      Grow & Behold Angus Beef, Brisket, Char Bar BBQ Sauce, Pickles, Lime Pickled Shallots
      $27.00
    • Grilled Chicken Salad Sandwich

      Grilled Chicken Breast, Green Goddess Aioli, Golden Raisins, Spring Mix, Deli Mustard, on Rye Toast
      $22.00
    • Chicken Tenders Sandwich

      Panko Fried Chicken Tenders, Creamy Slaw, Boom Boom Mayo, Pickles
      $22.00
    • The Lower East Side

      House Smoked Grow & Behold Pastrami, Toasted Rye, Spicy Mustard
      $24.00
    • The New Yorker

      House Cured Corned Beef and Pastrami, Russian Dressing, Creamy Slaw, Toasted Rye
      $24.00
    • Brisket Sliders

      Three Brisket Sliders, Pickles
      $22.00
    • Portobello Mushroom Sandwich

      Grilled Portobello Mushroom, Tahini, Amba, Lettuce, Fajita Veggies
      OUT OF STOCK
      $20.00
    • Pardon the Turkey

      Smoked turkey, tomato & olive caponata, harissa, garlic aioli
      $24.00
    • Pastrami "Cheese"steak Sub

      House Smoked Pastrami, Sauteed Peppers & Onions, Garlic Aioli, Pickled Banana Peppers, Vegan Cheese, on Sub Roll
      $27.00

    Sides

    • Hand-Cut French Fries

      $6.00
    • Whipped Mashed Potatoes

      $6.00
    • Rice & Beans

      $6.00
    • Creamy Coleslaw

      $6.00
    • Grilled Vegetables

      $6.00
    • Nice Little Salad

      $6.00

    Desserts

    • Lemon & Blueberry Tartlet

      Lemon curd, blueberry jam, whipped cream, graham cracker crust
      $10.00
    • Chocolate Lava Cake

      Molten Chocolate Cake
      $11.00
    • Chocolate Chip Cookies

      Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
      $5.00

    Kosher China Plates & Rolled Silverware

    Options to have your menu selections plated on our china, with rolled silverware. All items are sealed with kosher tape for use in a non-Kosher setting.
    • Plating for a 3 Course Meal (not including food)

      Includes three china dishes and one set of rolled silverware (appetizer & dinner fork, knife, spoon)
      $40.00
    • Plating for a Single Course Meal (not including food)

      Includes one china plate and rolled silverware (fork, knife, spoon)
      $15.00

    Drinks

    N/A Bevs

    • Coca-Cola

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $2.50
    • Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $2.50
    • Coca-Cola Zero Sugar

      Enjoy the great taste of Coca-Cola with zero sugar, zero calories
      $2.50
    • Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $2.50
    • Sprite Zero Sugar

      Clear, crisp lemon-lime flavored, zero sugar soda will keep you refreshed and inspired
      $2.50
    • Sparkling Water 16.9

      $3.50
    • Bottle Water

      $2.00
    • arizona Raspberry flavor

      $4.50
    • Arizona Lemon Flavor

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.50
    • Sparkling Water 28oz

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • Dr Brown's Black Cherry

      $3.50
    • Diet Dr Brown's Black Cherry

      $3.50
    • Dr Brown's Cream Soda

      $3.50
    • Diet Dr Brown's Cream Soda

      $3.50

    Sprite Zero Sugar

    $2.50

    Clear, crisp lemon-lime flavored, zero sugar soda will keep you refreshed and inspired

    Request advisory
    We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all substitutes. Extra charges may apply.
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    All hours
    Sunday11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Monday11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Tuesday11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Wednesday11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Thursday11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    FridayClosed
    SaturdayClosed
    Restaurant info

    We take great pride in our food -- including our excellent glatt kosher meats, our savory soups made each day, and our hand-cut fresh-sliced onion rings and French fried potatoes. Our guests come from around the world and down the block to enjoy a meal in a handsome and welcoming setting that includes an open high-ceilinged dining room, a beautiful private room, and a small bar perfect for catching a quick glass of beer or wine. We are certified Glatt Kosher by the Vaad of Greater Washington.

    Location

    2142 L St NW, Washington, DC 20037

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