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    RT'S RESTAURANT

    3804 Mt Vernon Ave

    Alexandria, VA 22305


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    FOOD
    ALL DAY SANDWICHES
    DRINKS TOGO
    Pickup Only
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    Featured Items

    • KEY LIME PIE

      $8.50
    • SHE CRAB SOUP

      Rich & Creamy with a hint of Cajun Spice
      $7.50+
    • HOUSE SALAD

      Mixed Greens with Blue Cheese Crumbles, Crisp Bacon, and Chopped Egg. Served with Our House Dressing.
      $10.95

    FOOD

    APPETIZERS

    • BUTTERMILK CRAB HUSHPUPPIES

      Served with Spicy Sriracha Mayo
      $13.95
    • OYSTER HALF SHELL

      (GF)
      $14.95
    • CRAWFISH & SHRIMP BEIGNETS

      Served on a Bed of Garlic Aioli
      $13.95
    • SOUTHERN FRIED CALAMARI

      With Spicy Cajun Remoulade
      $13.95
    • BLACKENED SCALLOPS

      Fresh Scallops blackened with Cajun Spices, served on a bed of tomato corn salsa and topped with Creole Mustard Sauce.
      $14.95
    • SCALLOPS WRAPPED IN BACON

      Drizzled with a Steen's Cane Syrup Glaze & Served on a bed of Cajun Onions Straws
      $14.95
    • FRIED OYSTERS

      (GF) Served over Horseradish Cream Sauce and Fresh Tomato Corn Salsa
      $13.95
    • OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER

      Four Oysters Topped with Creamed Spinach, Chopped Bacon and Hollandaise Sauce
      $14.95
    • OYSTERS BIENVILLE

      Four Oysters Topped with a Mushroom Cream Sauce with Bacon, Tasso Ham & Jumbo Lump Crabmeat.
      $14.95
    • OYSTERS UGGIE

      Four Oysters Topped with Garlic, Bacon, Parmesan Cheese & Panko Bread Crumbs
      $14.95
    • OYSTERS THREE WAY

      Two Bienville, Two Rockefeller, Two Uggie
      $21.95
    • ACADIAN PEPPERED SHRIMP

      (GF) New Orleans Style "BBQ" Head-On Shrimp.
      $12.95
    • JACK DANIELS SHRIMP &LUMP CRABMEAT

      (GF) Our Specialty for 33 years
      $14.95
    • BLACK PEPPER MUSSELS WITH LUMP CRAB

      (GF) Mussels steamed in white wine, with garlic, shallots, and crab meat in a light cream sauce, finished with a touch of tarragon.
      $14.95
    • RED BEANS AND RICE WITH ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE

      $15.95
    • CRISPY FRIED CATFINGERS

      (GF) With Spicy Cajun Remoulade Sauce
      $10.95
    • POPCORN SHRIMP

      Served with Spicy Sriracha Mayo
      $10.95
    • SOFT SHELL CRAB APPETIZER

      One Fried Prime Soft Shell Crab , served with with white wine, lemon, parsley sauce.
      $15.95
    • "KAJUN" WINGS (6pcs)

      Glazed with our homemade Sweet and Spicy Sauce. Served with Blue Cheese or Ranch.
      $12.95
    • CHARBROILED OYSTERS

      Butter, Parsley, Garlic, Pecorino Romano, Parmesan, Spices
      $15.95

    SOUPS & SALADS

    • SHE CRAB SOUP

      Rich & Creamy with a hint of Cajun Spice
      $7.50+
    • CHICKEN AND ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE GUMBO

      Chicken & "COMEAUX" Andouille Sausage Gumbo with Garlic-Parsley Rice
      $7.50+
    • ALLIGATOR STEW

      With a touch of Sherry & Topped with Chopped Egg
      $7.50+
    • MIXED GREEN SALAD

      (GF) Mixed Greens, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes & Red Onions served with our home made Creole Mustard dressing.
      $8.95
    • HOUSE SALAD

      Mixed Greens with Blue Cheese Crumbles, Crisp Bacon, and Chopped Egg. Served with Our House Dressing.
      $10.95
    • CHOP SALAD

      (GF) Mix of Chopped Field Greens, Romaine, Tomato, Red Onions And Corn topped with Shredded Cheddar Cheese. Served with Balsamic Vinaigrette.
      $10.95
    • CREOLE CAESAR SALAD

      Romaine lettuce, Parmesan Cheese, House Made Spicy Cornbread Croutons and House Made Caesar Dressing.
      $10.95

    RT'S SPECIALTIES

    • "DEATH" BY GUMBO

      Traditional New Orleans Seafood Soup with Shrimp, Oysters, Lump Crab, Crawfish Tails and Andouille Sausage. Served with Rice
      $26.95
    • CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE

      "Smothered" Cajun Style with a Rich Dark Roux, Served with Rice
      $23.95
    • SPICY CRAWFISH RED BEANS/RICE

      (GF) Sautéed with Tasso Ham, Garlic Spring Onions and Cajun Spices.
      $23.95
    • SHRIMP & CRAB ETOUFFEE

      Sauteed Shrimp & Lump Crabmeat, Served with Rice
      $26.95
    • SHRIMP NORMAN

      Fried Gulf Shrimp & Jumbo Lump Crab Etouffe Served with Rice
      $26.95
    • OYSTERS NEZPIQUE

      Maryland Fried Oysters Topped with Lump Crab & Tasso Ham Etouffee. Served with Rice
      $27.95
    • SMOTHERED CATFISH

      Fried and Topped with Shrimp Etouffee. Served with Rice
      $24.95
    • SHRIMP AND GRITS

      (GF) Gulf Shrimp Sauteed with Garlic, Spring Onions, Tasso Ham, Chopped Tomatoes & Fresh Basil, Served over Andouille Cheese Grits
      $24.95
    • CRAWFISH n LUMP CRAB CATAHOULA

      Sauteed with Garlic, Spring Onions in an Andouille-Cheddar Cream Sauce, Served with Rice or Pasta
      $25.95
    • CRAB & CRAWFISH IMPERIAL

      Jumbo Lump Crabmeat & Spicy Crawfish Seasoned and Baked in a Rich Imperial Sauce.
      $32.95
    • PASTA JAMBALAYA

      (GF) Gulf Shrimp, Andouille Sausage, Pork, Chicken in a light tomato Sauce with Penne Pasta. Substitute Pasta with Rice for Gluten Free.
      $24.95
    • RED BEANS AND RICE W/ ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE AND SHRIMP

      Slow-simmered red beans in a rich Cajun gravy with smoky andouille sausage and tender shrimp, served over garlic-parsley rice.
      $25.95

    SEAFOOD

    • ALL LUMP CRAB CAKES

      2 5oz Broiled Crab Cakes served with a small Coleslaw and one side option
      $42.95
    • BAKED STUFFED GULF SHRIMP

      Stuffed with Crabmeat and Crawfish Imperial, Served in a Crab Butter Cream Sauce.
      $27.95
    • STUFFED FLOUNDER

      Stuffed Flounder with Crabmeat and Crawfish Imperial, Served in a Crab Butter Cream Sauce.
      $27.95
    • FRIED GULF SHRIMP

      Served with French Fries and a small Coleslaw (7 pcs)
      $26.95
    • SOUTHERN FRIED CATFISH

      (GF) Lightly Dusted in Corn Flour Served with a small Cole Slaw and one side option
      $23.95
    • MARYLAND FRIED OYSTERS

      (GF) An RT's Specialty. Served with a small Cole Slaw and one side option
      $27.95
    • PAN SEARED SALMON

      (GF) Served on a bed of Horseradish Cream and Topped with tomato Corn Salsa
      $25.95
    • RT'S SPECIAL CRAB

      (GF) Baked Jumbo Lump Crabmeat with a Spicy Peppercorn Crust
      $39.95
    • SHRIMP DIANE

      Sautéed with garlic, spring onions, and mushrooms. Served with rice
      $24.95
    • SPICY PECAN CRUSTED HADDOCK

      Topped with Jumbo Lump Crabmeat & Creole Mustard Sauce
      $28.95
    • PAN ROASTED BRONZINO TOPPED WITH CRABMEAT IN LEMON BUTTER SAUCE

      Topped with Jumb Lump Crab meat in a Cream Lemon Butter Sauce. Served with one regular side choice.
      $39.95
    • TROUT AMANDINE

      (GF) Rainbow Trout Sautéed with Roasted Sliced Almonds, parsley and shallots in a Lemon-Butter Sauce. Topped with Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, finished with a touch of Pernod and served with one side choice.
      $27.95
    • TROUT ORLEANS

      (GF) Spicy Shrimp, Lump Crab & Hollandaise Sauce
      $25.95
    • SHELLFISH IN PARCHMENT

      (GF) Baked Shrimp, Scallops & Jumbo Lump Crabmeat with Leeks, Red Onions and Carrots in a Crab Butter Cream Sauce
      $26.95
    • FRESH SOFT SHELL CRABS

      Two Soft Shells, Sauteed with white wine, lemon, parsley and served over toasted points and one side choice.
      $32.95
    • FRIED CATFISH TOPPED WITH CRAWFISH AU GRATIN SAUCE

      $27.95
    • CAJUN SEAFOOD PASTA

      Gulf Shrimp, Crawfish, Mussels, Jumbo Crabmeat tossed together with linguini pasta in a light cream and tomato sauce with Cajun Spices.
      $27.95
    • 1 CRAB CAKE

      1 CRABCAKE- Broiled, served with a small Coleslaw and one side option
      $25.95

    MEATS & POULTRY

    • SPICY PECAN CRUSTED CHICKEN

      Topped with Spicy Gulf Shrimp & Creole Mustard Sauce
      $24.95
    • CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA

      Creamy Penne Pasta with pieces of Cajun flavored chicken and sliced white mushrooms in the most delicious homemade Cajun sauce.
      $24.95
    • CAJUN CHICKEN OSCAR

      Sautéed Chicken Medallions Topped with Spicy Lump Crab, Crawfish, Spring Onions & Béarnaise. Served with One Regular Side.
      $27.95
    • FILET MIGNON

      (GF) 8 oz USDA Angus Choice, Topped with a Red Wine Mushroom Sauce. Served with a Mixed Green Salad with Creole Mustard Dressing and one side choice.
      $42.95
    • FILET CHESAPEAKE

      8 oz USDA Filet Topped with Lump Crab and Béarnaise Sauce. Served with a Mixed Green Salad with Creole Mustard Dressing and one side choice.
      $48.95
    • GRILLED LAMB CHOPS

      Grilled Baby Lamb Chops Seasoned with Oregano, Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, Garlic, drizzled with a Red Wine Sauce and served with a Mixed Green Salad with creole mustard dressing and one side choice
      $39.95
    • STEAK "JIMMIE"

      8 oz. USDA Angus Choice NY Strip, Topped with Lump Crab & Béarnaise Sauce. Served with a Mixed Green Salad and one side option.
      $38.95
    • CAJUN VEAL OSCAR

      Sauteed Veal Scaloppini Topped with Spicy Lump Crab, Crawfish, Spring Onions & Bearnaise Sauce.
      $29.95

    KID'S CORNER

    • CHICKEN TENDERS

      Served with Fries
      $10.95
    • KID CATFISH SANDWICH

      Served with Fries & Tartar Sauce
      $13.95
    • MAC N CHEESE

      $10.95
    • POPCORN SHRIMP

      Served with Fries
      $13.95

    DESSERTS

    • BEIGNETS

      Deep-fried pastry dusted with confectioner’s sugar(3pcs)
      $7.50
    • KEY LIME PIE

      $8.50
    • CREOLE BREAD PUDDING

      Bread-based with Crushed Pineapple, Pecans and Raisins. Topped with a Bailey's Irish Cream Toffee Sauce
      $8.50
    • COCONUT CAKE MELVIN

      Soaked with Dark Rum and Topped with Toasted Coconut
      $8.50
    • SOUTHERN PECAN PIE

      $8.95
    • CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

      (GF) Decadent Mousse, made with Rich Belgian Chocolate.
      $8.50
    • WHOLE KEY LIME PIE

      (6-8 Servings)
      $30.00
    • WHOLE PECAN PIE

      6-8 Servings
      $30.00
    • STRAWBERRY RHUBARB PIE

      Classic seasonal dessert made with fresh strawberries and rhubarb.
      $8.95
    • GINGER CAKE

      Drizzles with raspberry sauce and garnished with Lemon curd.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.95

    SIDES & EXTRAS

    • STEAMED ASPARAGUS (GF)

      $6.95
    • BAKED POTATO (GF)

      $4.95
    • FRIED BRUSSEL SPROUTS (GF)

      $6.95
    • COLE SLAW (GF)

      $4.95
    • CORN MAQUE CHOUX (GF)

      $4.95
    • CREAMED SPINACH (GF)

      $4.95
    • FRENCH FRIES (GF)

      $4.95
    • LOADED BAKED POTATO (GF)

      With Sour Cream, Butter, Spring Onions, Bacon and Cheese
      $6.95
    • MASHED POTATOES (GF)

      $4.95
    • ROASTED MIXED VEGETABLES (GF)

      $5.95
    • FRIED ONION STRAWS (GF)

      $4.95
    • GARLIC PARSLEY RICE (GF)

      $4.95
    • RED BEANS

      $4.95
    • RED BEANS AND RICE (GF)

      $6.95
    • SAUTEED SPINACH (GF)

      With Shallots and Olive Oil.
      $5.95
    • 1/2 CREOLE CAESAR SALAD

      With House Made Caesar Dressing & Spicy Cornbread Croutons
      $5.95
    • 1/2 CHOP SALAD (GF)

      Mix of Chopped Field Greens, Romaine, Tomato, Red Onion, Shoepeg Corn, Blue Cheese Crumbles and Balsamic Vinaigrette
      $5.95
    • 1/2 HOUSE SALAD (GF)

      Mixed Greens, Tossed in our House Dressing with Blue Cheese Crumbles, Crisp Bacon, Chopped Egg & Hearts of Palm
      $5.95
    • 1/2 MIXED GREEN SALAD (GF)

      Mixed Greens with Cucumbers & Cherry Tomatoes and Creole Mustard Dressing
      $5.50
    • EXTRA BASKET OF BREAD

      $3.00
    • GRIT CAKE

      $6.95

    ALL DAY SANDWICHES

    SANDWICHES

    • ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE PO' BOY

      Grilled Andouille Sausage with provolone cheese, Arugula & Creole Olive Dressing
      $15.95
    • GULF SHRIMP PO'BOY

      Fried Shrimp with Garlic Mayo & Cajun Mayo
      $17.95
    • CATFISH PO' BOY

      Southern Fried Catfish with Garlic Mayo & Cajun Remoulade
      $16.95
    • USDA CLASSIC CHEESEBURGER

      Topped with lettuce, tomato and Mayo
      $14.95
    • CRABCAKE SANDWICH

      All Lump Crabmeat with Lettuce & Tomato. Served with a small Cole Slaw and one side choice
      $26.95
    • "PEACEMAKER" OYSTER LOAF

      Fried Oysters with Lettuce, Tomato,Garlic Mayo and Cajun Remoulade
      $19.95
    • TENNESSE SOUR-MASH PORK BBQ

      Made with a touch of Jack Daniels
      $15.95
    • SOFT SHELL CRAB SANDWICH

      Crispy Soft Shell Crab with Lettuce, Tomato and Garlic Mayo. Served with Cole Slaw and one side choice
      OUT OF STOCK
      $24.95
    • "ZYDECO" BURGER

      Seasoned with Cajun Spices & Topped with Sriracha Mayo, Cheddar Cheese, Dill Pickle & Cajun Onion Straws
      $14.95
    • "ZYDECO" CHICKEN SANDWICH

      Grilled with Provolone Cheese, Sriracha Mayo, House Pickles & Cajun Onion Straws. Served with French fries
      $13.95

    DRINKS TOGO

    COCKTAILS

    • HURRICANE 1 QUART

      A New Orleans Favorite Cocktail !!! Bacardi, Myers Dark Rum, Our Own Passion Fruit Mix, Grenadine. (1 qt makes 4 cocktails)
      $20.00
    • SAZERAC 1 QUART

      Rye Whiskey, Peychaud & Angostura Bitters, Simple Syrup & Pernod. 2 servings
      $30.00
    • BAYOU RED SANGRIA 1 QUART

      RT's Red Sangria Special, with Ginger, Lemon and Grapefruit (1 qt makes 4 cocktails)
      $20.00
    • COSMOPOLITAN 12 OZ

      Vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and freshly squeezed lime juice. 2 servings.
      $20.00
    • MOJITO 16 OZ

      Mint sprigs muddled with sugar and lime juice. Rum added and topped with soda water. Just add ice and enjoy!! 2 Cocktails
      $20.00

    BEER

    • BUDWEISER

      $2.50
    • DOGFISH 60 MIN IPA

      $4.00
    • CORONA

      $3.00
    • Modelo

      $3.00
    • Pilsner

      $3.00
    • CORONA LIGHT

      $3.00
    • STELLA ARTOIS

      $3.00

    NON ALCOHOLIC

    • ABITA ROOT BEER

      $3.00
    • SARATOGA SPARKLING WATER

      $3.00
    • HEINEKEN 0.0

      $3.00

    WINES

    • AVIA PINOT NOIR 750ml

      Hints of strawberry, cherry and other berry flavors. Fruity, lightly acidic with a nice harmonious character. Medium bodied with a light finish in traditional Burgundian style.
      $10.00
    • BERINGER SAVIGNON BLANC 750ml

      Rich fruit flavors, smooth, fruit-forward wine with a clean and crisp finish.
      $10.00
    • 13 Celsius Sauvignon Blanc

      $15.00

    CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE

    $23.95

    "Smothered" Cajun Style with a Rich Dark Roux, Served with Rice

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    Additions/Substitutions may be charged extra.
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    All hours
    Sunday11:15 am - 7:30 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday11:15 am - 8:30 pm
    Wednesday11:15 am - 8:30 pm
    Thursday11:15 am - 8:30 pm
    Friday11:15 am - 9:30 pm
    Saturday11:15 am - 9:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Creole and Cajun Specialties. Open for Dine-In, Carryout, Curbside Pick up and Delivery.

    Location

    3804 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305

    Directions


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