Our Menu
Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am - 3:30 pm • Please inform your server of any allergies or dietary restrictions. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions
Betsy's Got Some Eggs
Ei-Prosciutto Toast
$18.00
Soft scrambled eggs, Prosciutto ham, black pepper, Parmigiano-Reggiano, crisps, toasted country bread
Eitjes & Gerookte Zalm
$24.50
Butter braised asparagus, poached eggs, Chesapeake Smokehouse salmon, mousseline with Persian lime, English muffin crumble
The Belgian Omelet
$27.00
Stuffed omelet, lobster, shrimp, crab, tomato-bisque sauce, petite salad
Omelette Au Fromage Classique
$18.00
Classic omelette, bacon fat hashbrowns, Gruyère and aged Gouda cheese, herbs
Cowboy Hashbrowns Skillet
$23.50
Crispy hashbrowns, beer-braised short ribs, Brussels sprouts, chipotle ketchup, pickled onions, scrambled eggs
Belga’s ‘Beruchte’ Groene Eieren
$18.50
Our famous green eggs, herb pesto, creamed spinach, red onions, Gruyère cheese, English muffin, Applewood smoked bacon
La Quiche 'The 3 Piggies'
$19.50
Puff pastry, quiche, Parisian ham, bacon bits, prosciutto, onions, cheeses, mesclun salad
Banana Nutella Crepes
$17.00
French crêpes, fresh banana, lots of Nutella, whipped cream, chocolate
New to Belga!
Yes! 'Egg' in A Waffle
$16.00
Two warm poached eggs inside two waffles, Korean BBQ pork belly, petite salad
Croque Madame Waffel
$19.00
Pistachio mortadella, poached egg, American and Gruyere cheeses, cheese cloud, “in a waffle”
Le Petit-Déjeuner Belge
Seasonal Fruit Plate
$12.00
Sage-lime syrup
L’ Original Waffle Bommekes
$6.75
The Original Liège waffle in small bites, with sugar snow
Cinnamon Roll Waffle
$6.00
With frosting dip
Belgian Chocolate Croissant
$7.50
Chocolate mousse, chocolate pearl
Waffles Like You've Never Seen Before!
Strawberry Field Waffle
$17.50
The Brussels waffle, strawberries, vanilla whipped cream, pink meringues, strawberry jelly, sugar snow
Liege Waffle & Red Wine Poached Pears
$16.00
L’Original Liège waffle, red wine poached pears, crème brûlée cream, pear syrup
Belgian French Toast
$18.00
Home-baked French brioche toast waffle, roasted pineapple, toasted coconut, Biscoff cookies cream, speculoos crumble
Fresh & Simple - a Belgian Waffle
$16.50
Simple Belgian waffle, lots of seasonal fresh fruit, vanilla whipped cream
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Thighs and Waffles
$22.00
Buttermilk deep-fried chicken, crispy Belgian waffle, popcorn, jalapeño honey syrup, spicy peppers, whipped sweet butter
Farm Cornbread Waffle
$21.50
Cornbread waffle, lightly smoked pulled pork, lots of parsley, avocado cream, two fried eggs, chives crème fraîche
Sand 'Wishes' If You'd Like
Crispy Egg On Mushroom Toast
$22.00
Sautéed mushrooms, country bread, parsley, fried kale, black garlic, crispy fried poached egg
Our Avocado Toast
$18.00
Farmhouse bread, crushed avocado, pickles, radishes, cilantro, tomatoes, petite salad
Add Poached Eggs +$5.00
Add Smoked Salmon +$7.00
Add Poached Eggs +$5.00
Add Smoked Salmon +$7.00
Bart’s Better Bistro Burger
$26.00
Grilled beef burger, bacon, American cheese, tomato, pickles, onions, crazy sauce, brioche bun, Belgian frites
Add any Egg +$5.00
Add any Egg +$5.00
If You Need Some Extras
Jerkey Turkey Bacon
$9.50
Grilled Jamaican Jerk turkey bacon
A Bucket of Applewood Smoked Bacon
$8.50
The Belgian Frites
$9.50
The world’s original fries! A trio of homemade mayonnaise
Side of 2 Eggs or Egg Whites
$8.00
Brouillés, omelette, pochés, oeuf sur le plat
French Baguette
$8.00
Sun-dried tomato butter, lard and bacon bits butter
Bacon Fat Hash Browns
$9.50
With truffle rosemary salt
A Bunch of Brunch Cocktails
Brut De Loire
$16.50
Bouvet Ladubay, Saphit Brut 2022
Crémant De Bourgogne Brut Rosé
$18.50
Domaine Albert Bichot, N.V
Our Bubbly Special
$45.00/Bottle
A bottle of sparkling wine and orange juice
The Original Spritz
$15.50
Aperol 1919, sparkling wine, soda, blood orange
Monkey 47 Gin and Tonic
$23.00
Blackberry, rosemary ice cube, Fever-Tree mediterranean tonic
Jalapeño Bloody Mary
$14.00
Jalapeño infused vodka, spicy tomato, celery foam, pickled jalapeño
Belga’s Bloody Mary & Celery Foam
$14.00
Tito’s vodka, spicy tomato juice, green celery foam
B'Mimosa
$12.50
Our sparkling wine, orange juice
Napoleon Mimosa
$13.50
Sparkling rosé, Mandarine Napoléon liqueur, orange juice, blood orange
Flor De Bubbles
$13.50
Homemade hibiscus syrup, sparkling wine, candied flower
Jack the Rabbit
$15.50
Carrot-infused rum, mango-carrot juice, ginger beer, red beet ice cube, ginger candy
The Best Part of Waking Up
$16.00
Kraken black spiced rum, cold brew coffee, Baileys, roasted cocoa nibs
Perfect Espresso Martini
$18.00
Ketel One vodka, Julius Meinl espresso, Kahlua, a trio of beans
Coffee, Tea & Other Drinks
‘Julius Meinl Coffee & Tea'
Drip
$5.50
Espresso
$6.00
Double Espresso
$8.00
Latte
$7.50
Cappuccino
$7.50
Assorted Julius Mienl Teas
$7.50
Iced Tea
$5.00
Hibiscus Shiso Cooler
$9.00
Green Healthy Juice
$7.00
Orange Juice
$6.00
Apple Juice
$5.00
Pineapple Juice
$5.00
Belgian Hot Chocolate
$9.00
Warm Boozy Drinks
Irish Coffee
$16.00
Slane Irish whiskey, drip coffee, raw sugar, unsweetened cream float
Belgian Coffee
$15.50
Boomsa Young genever, crystal sugar, drip coffee, unsweetened cream float
Belgian Hot Chocolate with Irish Cream
$16.00
Made with real Belgian dark chocolate, marshmallows, chocolate pearls
Cocktails Sans Alcool
Enjoy our zero proof cocktails.
Ned Flanders
$15.00
N.A. Amaro Lucano, grapefruit juice, lime, blood orange
N.A.Pero Hour
$14.00
Spritz Del Conte Classico, club soda, blood orange, lots of ice
Feeling Lunchy?
Kip & Krab Sigaars
$15.50
Spicy cigars of chicken and crab meat, dipping sauces
The Best Steak Tartare in Dc
$23.00
$39.00
Belgian steak tartare, fried onions, cornichons, capers, garden salad, quail egg, Belgian frites
Petit Filet Et Friet
$54.00
6 oz petit filet mignon, salad, Belgian frites, mayonnaise
Stoverij Met Frietjes en Witloof
$34.00
Flemish beef stew, Petrus beer, Belgian frites, mayonnaise, endive salad, grain mustard
Mussels ‘mariniere’ the Classique
$29.00
PEI mussels, white wine, shallots, butter, garlic, celery, parsley, Belgian frites, mayonnaise
Red Devil’s World Cup Mussels
$31.00
PEI mussels, spicy sauce, chorizo sausage, jalapeño, shallots, butter, Belgian frites, mayonnaise
Belgische Witloof Salade
$16.50
Belgian endives, blue cheese, pecans, agrumes, dates, Belga’s vinaigrette
Pompoen-Kurkumasoep
$17.00
Kabocha pumpkin-turmeric soup, pomegranate, crème fraîche
Vier Kazen Kroketten
$15.00
Croquettes of four cheeses, cheese waffle, cheese cream, puffed tomatoes, Parmesan snow
The Cheese Plate
$25.00
Young goat cheese, pistachio- ginger gummy St Andre triple cream, cranberry and orange chutney Brie stuffed with truffle, butter brioche toast, leek dust Aged Manchego, sweet black garlic, cured salami
Lunch: Tuesday – Friday 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Please inform your server of any allergies or dietary restrictions.
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
If You Need Some Extras & Like to Share
The Cheese Plate
$25.00
Vermont creamery young goat cheese, homemade pistachio-ginger gummy St Andre triple cream, cow cheese, cranberry and orange chutney, Brie stuffed with truffle and mascarpone, butter brioche toast, leek dust, Aged Manchego, sheep’s milk cheese, infused with sweet black garlic, cured salami
The Brussels Sprouts
$16.00
Sweet and sour fried pork belly, fried kale, curry, chili
Slow Roasted Heirloom Carrots
$15.50
Poppy seeds, ginger, confit lemon, butter, labneh
The Belgian Frites
$9.50
The world’s original fries! A trio of homemade mayonnaise
French Baguette and Two Butters
$8.00
Rich seaweed butter, lard and bacon-bits butter
New Ideas from The Chef
Soupe À L’oignon Gratinée
$19.00
Belgian onion soup, croutons, Gruyère cheese
Pompoen-Kurkuma Soep
$17.00
Kabocha pumpkin-turmeric soup, pomegranate, crème fraîche
Tortellini Met Knolselderij en Truffel
$30.00
Homemade tortellini, whole roasted celery root, truffle cream, ricotta, Parmesan cheese cloud, crisps
Gegrilde Hertenkalf Koteletten
$49.00
Grilled venison rack, spicy sausage, pecans, pears, blue cheese, red cabbage, hibiscus venison sauce
Cassoulet À La Française
$38.00
French-style Cassoulet, duck confit, tomato, pork belly, garlic sausage, chorizo bread crumbs
Our Classiques Apps
The Best Steak Tartare in DC
Regular $23.00 • As Main Course $39.00
The Belgian steak tartare, fried onions, cornichons, capers, quail egg
The Belgian steak tartare, fried onions, cornichons, capers, quail egg
Soupe À L’oignon Gratinée
$19.00
Belgian onion soup, croutons, Gruyère cheese
Wilde Champignon Wafel
$18.50
Wild mushroom waffle, porcini, shiitake, beech mushrooms, Pecorino cream, mushroom jus shooter
Vier Kazen Kroketten
$15.00
Croquettes of four cheeses, cheese waffle, cheese cream, puffed tomatoes, Parmesan snow
Belgische Witloof Salade
$16.50
Belgian endives, blue cheese crumble, agrumes, dates, candied pecans, Belga’s vinaigrette
Kip & Krab Sigaars
$15.50
Spicy cigars of chicken and crabmeat, dipping sauces
Our Guest’s Favorites
Tortellini Met Knolselderij en Truffel
$30.00
Homemade tortellini, whole roasted celery root, truffle cream, ricotta, Parmesan cheese cloud, crisps
Warme Pompoen Salade
$20.00
Warm delicata squash salad, burrata, black mission figs, toasted grains and pumpkin seeds, vincotto, za’atar, honey
Tonijn Met Avocado
$22.00
Yellowfin tuna, avocado cream, cilantro, seaweed salad, Persian lime, dashi broth, chili, ponzu-soy sauce
Garnaal-Kreeftkroketten
$21.00
Belgian shrimp and lobster croquettes, fried parsley, lemon, tomato salad, roasted tarragon mayonnaise
Escargots De Namur
$19.00
Butter braised snails, pani puri, spinach cream, garlic, green herb butter
Pompoen-Kurkumasoep
$17.00
Kabocha pumpkin-turmeric soup, pomegranate, crème fraîche
100% Belgian
Petit Filet Et Oxtail
$64.00
6 oz petit filet mignon, braised oxtail, wild mushrooms, cauliflower mousse, potato chips, vin rouge sauce
Cassoulet À La Française
$38.00
French-style cassoulet, duck confit, tomato, pork belly, garlic sausage, chorizo bread crumbs
vlaamse Stoverij Met Frietjes en Witloof
$34.00
Flemish beef stew, Petrus beer, Belgian frites, mayonnaise, Belgian endive, grain mustard
Gegrilde Hertenkalf Koteletten
$49.00
Grilled venison rack, spicy sausage, pecans, poached pears, red cabbage, hibiscus venison sauce
Bart’s Better Bistro Burger
$26.00
Grilled burger, bacon, American cheese, tomato, pickles, crazy sauce, brioche bun, Belgian frites
Classic Vol-Au-Vent Deluxe
$36.00
Roasted chicken, sweetbreads, veal meatballs, puff pastry, mushrooms, creamy chicken sauce, frietjes
From the Big Pond
Zalm Met Dashi Bouillon
$36.00
Roasted salmon with crispy skin, black garlic cream, black salsify, parsnip crisps, roasted potato dashi
Branzino Met Peultjes en Worteltjes
$37.00
Pan-seared branzino, snow peas, cream of roasted onions, pickled red onions, pearl pasta, carrot saffron sauce
Red Devil’s World Cup Mussels
$31.00
PEI mussels, spicy sauce, chorizo sausage, jalapeño, shallots, butter, Belgian frites, mayonnaise
Mussels 'Marinière' the Classique
$29.00
PEI mussels, white wine, shallots, celery, butter, garlic, parsley, Belgian frites, mayonnaise
Belga’s Cocktails
Belga Cafe’s Beet Manhattan
$18.00
Jefferson’s Rye Whiskey, Aquavit, Dry Marsala fine, Pasubio, candied red beet, ice cube
Chef Bart’s Negroni
$17.00
Nolet’s gin, Martini & Rossi riserva speciale rubino, Campari, big clear ice, blood orange peel
Don’t Have a Cow, Man!
$18.00
400 Conejos Joven Mezcal, Boomsma green, Maraschino liqueur, lime, boozy foam, clear ice
Royal Belgian Mule
$15.00
Homemade lemon-lime Genever, Intense ginger liqueur, Q hibiscus ginger beer, juniper berries
No Way, Jose
$17.00
Mi Campo Blanco, Cointreau, shiso-Hibiscus cooler, yuzu juice, salt rim
Whoa
$18.00
Blue cheese washed Ketel One vodka, Castelvetrano olives, dry vermouth mist, martini
Tinkerman’s Curiously Bright G&T
$16.00
Honey crisp apples, celery, cucumber, big ice, Fever-Tree Lemon tonic
Bart Lite (New Low Proof Cocktail)
$16.00
Bare zero proof bourbon, Amaro 30% ABV, grape juice, lime juice, shiso syrup, blackberry
Draft Beers
Straffe Hendrik Christmas 11%
$16.00
Quadrupel
Barrel aged in the medieval cellars of the brewery
Barrel aged in the medieval cellars of the brewery
Stella Artois 5.2%
$9.00
Pilsner
Hazy golden yellow, with grainy malts, crisp
Hazy golden yellow, with grainy malts, crisp
Blanche De Belga 4.7%
$12.00
White Beer
Aromas of citrus fruit, notes, orange and lime
Aromas of citrus fruit, notes, orange and lime
St. Bernardus Christmas 6%
$15.00
Quadrupel
Dark, seasonal beer, full of wintery characters
Dark, seasonal beer, full of wintery characters
La Chouffe 8%
$12.00
Belgian Pale Ale
Aromas of bananas, sweet fruit, and spice
Aromas of bananas, sweet fruit, and spice
White Wine by The Glass
Chef’s Favorite, Blandine Le Blanc, FR 2024
$16.00
Mineral and lemon notes, palate is full and rich
Sancerre, Kevin Et Karine Lauverjat, FR, 2024
$24.00
Medium-bodied, notes of citrus & stone fruits, sharp minerality
Pinot Grigio, Ornella Molon, IT, 2024
$15.00
Aromas of apple, pear, and hints of apricot
Sauvignon Blanc, Rombauer Vineyards, Sonoma 2023
$15.00
Fresh, vibrant notes of grapefruit and tropical fruits
Chardonnay, Albert Bichot, FR 2023
$17.00
Medium bodied, aromas citrus, oak, pear, vanilla
Albarino, 'Nessa’ by Adegas Gran Vinum, SP, 2024
$16.00
Aromas of fresh citrus, white flowers, and stone fruits
Red Wine by The Glass
Sangiovese, Caparzo, Toscana 2024
$16.00
Aromas of blackberry, wild strawberry, vanilla scents and flavors
Côtes Du Rhône Villages, Famillie Perrin, Reserve 2023
$15.00
Notes of black fruit, pepper and “garrigue”, smooth, well structured
Pinot Noir, La Crema, Monterey, 2023
$16.00
Aromas of tart cranberries, ripe strawberries & hints of brown spices
Bourgogne, Domaine Bruno Lorenzon, FR 2020
$25.00
Intense aromas of dark cherry, long, complex finish
Bordeaux, Château Les Arromans, Prestige 2022
$16.00
Notes of spiced vanilla, plum, cassis and hints of leather
Cab. Sauvignon, Unshackled, by The Prisoner, CA, 2023
$18.00
Intense aromas of blackberry, dark chocolate and licorice
Malbec, Auka, Don Alfonso, Mendoza, 2023
$15.00
An intense and fresh nose, pepper, spice, oak, vanilla
Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Brut De Loire, Bouvet Ladubay, Saphir Brut, 2022
$16.00
Aromas of white flowers, fresh apple, and pear, with a subtle hint of toasted brioche
Cremant De Bourgogne Rosé Domaine Albert Bichot
$18.00
Light, bouquet of raspberries, red currants and white blossom
Ole Ole Rosé
Sancerre Rosé Kevin Et Karine Lauverjat, FR, 2024
$22.00
Medium-bodied, fruity, bright strawberries, raspberries, long finish
Sweet. Muscat De Beaumes De Venise Tresor Du Clocher 2019
$15.00
Notes of white peach and honeysuckle, weet but freshly balanced
The Warm Corner
Home Sweet Home
$15.00
Chef’s grandpa’s apples, Calvados, Four roses bourbon, hot apple cider
Mulled Wine
$15.00
Hot red wine, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, star anise, citrus, rosemary
Every Day: 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Selections of Fine Wine
Ask your bartender for today’s selection.
Sparkling Wine, J. Roget, Brut, CA
$8.00
Sauvignon Blanc
$8.00
Pinot Grigo
$8.00
Chardonnay
$8.00
Bordeaux
$8.00
Côtes du Rhône
$8.00
Simple Beers
Stella Artois, Pilsner 5.2%
$7.00
Vedette, Extra White 4.7%
$7.00
Our Cocktails
Royal Belgian Mule
$9.00
Homemade lemon-lime genever, intense ginger liqueur, hibiscus, ginger beer, juniper berries
.be MARTINI
$9.00
Vodka or gin, dry or dirty, “don’t make it complicated”
N.A.Pero Hour
$9.00
Spritz Del Conte Classico, club soda, blood orange
Bites to Share
$3 off during Happy Hour.
The Cheese Plate
$20.00
$25.00
Vermont creamery young goat cheese, pistachio-ginger gummy
St Andre triple cream, cranberry and orange chutney
Brie stuffed with truffle, butter brioche toast, leek dust
Aged Manchego infused with sweet black garlic, cured Italian salami
St Andre triple cream, cranberry and orange chutney
Brie stuffed with truffle, butter brioche toast, leek dust
Aged Manchego infused with sweet black garlic, cured Italian salami
Gougeres Waffles
Regular $14.00, Happy Hour $11.00 • Not so classic, French cheese puffs, our cheese cream, blue cheese, Gruyère cheese.
Grilled Lamb Kofta
Regular $19.00, Happy Hour $15.00 • Grilled ground lamb kebab, cilantro, mint, tahini, Greek yogurt, Harissa.
A Small Pot of Mussels
Regular $19.00, Happy Hour $15.00 • PEI mussels, spicy sauce, chorizo sausage, jalapeño, shallots, butter.
Warm Spicy Nuts
Regular $8.00, Happy Hour $5.00 • A selection of warm nuts, toasted with Mexican spices, touch of lime.
Roasted Brioche Toast
Regular $16.00, Happy Hour $13.00 • Fromage blanc, French radish, chives, green peas, snow peas, mint.
Beau Nuts
Regular $18.00, Happy Hour $15.00 • Cornbread donut, smoked pulled pork, pickled red onions, bacon mayo, microgreens.
Escargots De Namur
Regular $19.00, Happy Hour $16.00 • Butter braised snails, pani puri, spinach cream, garlic, green herb butter.
Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
Regular $15.00, Happy Hour $12.00 • Cauliflower, buffalo dipping sauce, ranch cream, pickles, and veggies.
Frietjes Volle-Vent
Regular $19.00, Happy Hour $15.00 • Belgian fries, vol-au-vent, tarragon mayo, crispy spicy onions, lime.
Extra
Brussels Sprouts with a Spicy Kick
$16.00
Frietjes with Andalouse Sauce
$10.00
French Baguette and Butters
$8.00
Our Desserts
LA TARTE TIN TIN A LA POMME
$18.00
Apple Tarte Tatin, crimson crisp apples, puffed pastry, vanilla, cinnamon, caramel ice cream
CRÈME BRÛLÉE À LA VANILLE DE TAHITI
$16.00
Tahitian vanilla crème brûlée, vanilla madeleine, demerara sugar crust
LE MOELLEUX AU CHOCOLAT BELGE
$19.00
Soft center warm chocolate cake, chocolate sauce, choco pearls, cacao crumble, cream fleurette
BELGISCHE CHOCOLADE MOESTUIN
$20.00
The chocolate mouse “garden”, pistachio sponge, dark ganache, berry creameux, white chocolate snow, cacao sand
ASSORTIMENT DE SORBETS ET GLACES MAISON
$5.00/per scoop
Assortment of Belga made sorbets and ice creams. Ask your server for the flavors of the day
An Evening in Sancerre with Alphonse Mellot
Thursday, June 11 at 6:30 pm
Join us for an exclusive wine dinner with legendary winemaker Alphonse Mellot, a leading voice of Sancerre and the Loire Valley.
Le Menu
Four course dinner & four wines
$165all included
Executive chef Bart Vandaele / Chef de cuisine Alexander Flores
FIRST COURSE:
Sancerre, Alphonse Mellot, “La Moussiere" 2022
Salmon tartare, green apple, avocado mousse, micro greens
SECOND COURSE:
Sancerre, Alphonse Mellot, “La Moussiere" 2023
Green asparagus, grapefruit mousseline, crisps
THIRD COURSE:
Sancerre, Alphonse Mellot, "Les Romains" 2020
Tempura fired soft shell crabs, herb salad
LE PRE DESSERT:
Sancerre Rouge, Alphonse Mellot, La Moussière 2019
Duck breast, rhubarb, lemon-thyme, wild mushrooms, cherry beer sauce, Canelé of duck and blue cheese