Jake's Tavern Menu (Updated September 2025)

Welcome to Jake's Tavern, a vibrant bar and grill located at 1606 7th St NW, Washington, DC. Offering a delightful blend of comfort food and a lively atmosphere, Jake's has quickly established itself as a local favorite.

The menu is a culinary journey with standout dishes inspired by New Orleans cuisine. Indulge in the Red Beans and Rice paired with your choice of fried catfish or chicken, or savor the rich and hearty Gumbo that features a dark roux and andouille sausage. For a twist on classic comfort, don't miss the Baked Mac & Cheese with a decadent mornay sauce that envelops cavatappi pasta.

Texas Chili: Prepared with ground American Wagyu and a blend of guajillo and arbol chiles, it's a must-try for spice lovers.
Sides: The crispy Onion Rings and Fries complement any meal perfectly, while Coleslaw adds a refreshing touch to your plate.

Sweets: Don’t overlook the warm Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet, served fresh from the oven and crowned with ice cream for the perfect finish.

With its welcoming staff and a selection of local beers, Jake's Tavern is the ideal spot to unwind, catch a game, or enjoy a hearty meal. Join the crowd and experience the best red beans and cheese curds in the district!

Snacks

Pickled shrimp

Like shrimp cocktail had a baby with ceviche
US$9.00

Smoked fish dip

Ivy City Smokehouse whitefish pickles herbs chips & crudite
US$11.00

Chips

Sea salt or crab
US$2.50

Ben's Chili Bag

Texas chili *with beans* sour cream shredded cheese scallions corn chips
US$10.00

Shareables

Caesar salad

Romaine macerated kale housemade caesar dressing handtorn croutons pecorino romano add chicken or shrimp
US$12.00

Fried brussel sprouts

Hydrated raisins shallot chile crisp peanuts
US$14.00

Wings

Classic, un-breaded flats and drums buffalo old bay dry rub sweet chili tamari glaze
US$16.00

Pull Apart Bread

Fireking Bakery rosemary boule stuffed with choice of EVOO, garlic, & cheddar jack or blistered cherry tomatoes, EVOO, & basil toasted served with marinara & pesto aioli
US$15.00

Curds

Wisconsin's best - breaded and served with Tabasco marinara and buttermilk ranch
US$15.00

Meatballs

3 Beef and Pork Meatballs I Parmesan Cheese Breadcrumbs
US$12.00

Bowls

Baked Mac & Cheese

Cavatappi sauce mornay cheddar and gruyere
US$14.00

Gumbo

Dark roux chicken and andouille jasmine rice
US$15.00

Red Beans and Rice

Cameilla red beans andouille add fried catfish or fried chicken
US$12.00

Texas Chili

Ground 'American Wagyu' red kidney beans tomatoes Abita Amber guajillo and arbol chiles all the fixins
US$16.00

Handhelds

Burger

Snake River Farms 'American Wagyu' Martin's Potato Roll dijonaise romaine, tomato, red onion dill pickles add white cheddar or bacon jam
US$18.00

Veggie burger

Plant-based patty Martin's Potato Roll dijonaise romaine, tomato, red onion dill pickles
US$16.00

Blackened catfish

Paul Prudhomme's classic Martin's Potato Roll remoulade romaine, tomato, red onion Crystal
US$14.00

Fried chicken

Breaded breast King's Hawaiian vinegar coleslaw creole mustard
US$16.00

Blackened chicken

Flame-broiled breast King's Hawaiian romaine, tomato, red onion fresno aioli
US$16.00

Hot chicken

Breaded, cayenne-and-Old-Bay-dusted breast King's Hawaiian Crystal glaze aioli B&B pickles
US$17.00

Po Boy

Fried shrimp or catfish Fireking Bakery Vienna Roll romaine, red onion, B&B pickles house aioli

BBQ Pork

Pulled BBQ pork shoulder brioche bun tangy house sauce slaw crispy onion rings
US$17.00

Meatball Sub

Beef and Pork Meatballs I Toasted Sub Roll I Parmesan Cheese Breadcrumbs I Fries
US$18.00

Baskets

Gulf shrimp

1/2 lb of tail-on domestic shrimp, battered and fried crispy
US$19.00

Blue catfish

Cornmeal-dredged, line-caught catfish filets
US$18.00

Half n' half

Shrimp & catfish
US$23.00

Chicken tenders

Almost as good as Raising Cane's(r)
US$16.00

Sides

Fries

Straight-cut Idaho potatoes
US$8.00

Onion rings

Center-cut onions, breaded and fried
US$9.00

Coleslaw

Cabbage carrot vinegar dressing (not too much mayo)
US$4.00

Side salad

Romaine kale cherry tomato champagne vin
US$6.00

Side mac

Side portion of our baked mac and cheese
US$8.00

Sweets

Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet

Baked to order in cast-iron skillet, served warm and topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
US$12.00

Housemade sauces

Remoulade

Pair with fried catfish, onion rings, or fries
US$1.50

Cocktail

Pair with fried shrimp
US$1.00

Tartar

Pair with fried catfish, fried oysters, and fried chicken sandwich
US$1.50

Buttermilk ranch

Pair with LITERALLY anything
US$1.00

Fresno aioli

Pair with fries, onion rings, blackened chicken, and fried shrimp
US$1.50

Honey mustard

Pair with fries, onion rings, and blackened chicken
US$1.00

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