Our Menu
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Open for Brunch Friday 11:00 am to 3:00 pm & Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm| *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.
Betsy's Got Some Eggs
The Belgian Omelet
$22.00
Stuffed omelet, lobster, shrimp, crab, calamari, tomato-bisque sauce, petite salad
Super Lekkere Roereitjes
$15.50
Soft scrambled eggs, chives, bacon strips, hash browns, English muffin
La Quiche “The 3 Piggies”
$17.50
Puff pastry quiche, Paris ham, bacon bits, prosciutto, leeks, cheeses, mesclun salad
Belga's "Beruchte" Groene Eieren
$15.50
Our famous green eggs, herb pesto, spinach, Gruyère cheese, English muffin, bacon strips
Eitjes & Gerookte Zalm
$17.50
Poached eggs, Chesapeake Smokehouse salmon, green asparagus, Hollandaise sauce, English muffin
Cowboy Hash Browns Skillet
$16.00
Hash browns, beer-braised short ribs, Brussels sprouts, chipotle ketchup, pickled onions, scrambled egg
Broodje Ei Met Truffle
$15.00
Toasted brioche bun, soft scrambled eggs, butter, truffle cheese, chives | Add bacon +$2
Sand 'Wishes' If You'd Like
Doffle Sandbich
$17.00
Origina doffle, bacon sprinkles, pork sausage, American cheese, special sauce, sunny side up egg
Bart’s Better Bistro Burger
$19.00
Grilled beef burger, bacon, American cheese, tomato, pickles, crazy sauce, Brioche bun, Belgian frites | Add egg + 2.00
Lamb Burger
$18.50
Spicy lamb & chorizo burger, goat cheese, spinach, yogurt-garlic sauce, radish, sumac, Belgian fries
Our Avocado Toast
$15.00
Farmhouse bread, crushed avocado, pickles, radishes, cilantro, tomatoes, petite salad|Add Poached Eggs $4.95|Add Smoked Salmon $6.95
New to Belga!
L'Original Waffle Bommekes
$5.95
The Original Liège waffle in small bites, with sugar snow
Cinnamon Roll Waffle
$4.50
With frosting
Waffles Like You've Never Seen Before!
Strawberry Field Waffle
$14.75
Brussels waffle, strawberries, vanilla whipped cream, sugar snow.
Fresh & Simple - A Belgian Waffle
$14.50
Belgian waffle, lots of fresh fruit, vanilla whipped cream.
Virginia Peaches and Liege Waffle
$13.25
L’Original Liège waffle, peaches, crunchy granola, basil from Betsy’s garden, peach compote
Belgian French Toast
$14.75
French brioche toast waffle, apricot sauce, roasted almonds, honey
Farm Cornbread Waffle
$17.75
Cornbread waffle, beer braised pulled pork, avocado, two fried eggs, chives, crème fraîche.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Waffle
$18.00
Buttermilk deep fried chicken, crispy Belgian waffle, jalapeno honey syrup, fresh herbs, pickled jalapeno
If You Need Some Extras
Jamaican Jerk Turkey Bacon
$7.00
Belgian Frites
$8.00
Trio of mayonnaise
Side of 2 Eggs
$6.95
Brouillé, omelette, poché, oeuf sur le plat
Bucket of Applewood Smoked Bacon
$6.50
Parley Hash Browns
$8.00
Our Classic Staples
Gegrilde Steak Frites Belge
$42.50
Grilled filet mignon, Belgian frites, Bernaise sauce, field greens salad
Vlaamse Stoverij Met Frietjes
$25.00
Flemish beef stew in Leffe Brown sauce, braised endive, Belgian frites, mayonnaise
Filet Américain Préparé Met Frieten
$27.00
Belgian steak tartare, fried onions, cornichons, capers, garden salad, quail egg, Belgian frites
Mussels "Marinière"
$25.50
White wine, shallots, butter, garlic, parsley, Belgian frites
Buffalo Burr Ata & Tomate N Variatie
$15.00
Salad of heirloom tomato, soft buffalo burrata, basil, extra virgin olive oil, bread crumbs
Kip & Krab Sigaars
$12.50
Spicy cigars of chicken and crab meat, dipping sauces
A Bunch of Brunch Cocktails
Belga's Bloody Mary & Celery Foam
$10.00
Tito’s vodka, spicy tomato, celery foam
Jalapeño Bloody Mary
$11.00
Jalapeño vodka, spicy tomato, celery foam
Bacon Truffle Mary
$12.50
Bacon - Truffle infused bourbon, spicy tomato, celery foam
The Best Part of Waking Up
$12.50
Cold brew coffee, Kraken spiced rum, honey, almond milk-vanilla ice cubes, Bailey’s, rosated cocoa nibs
B’mimosa
$9.50
Sparkling wine, orange juice
Napoleon Mimosa
$11.00
Sparkling rosé, Mandarine Napoléon liqueur, orange juice, blood orange purée
Belga’s Bellini
$11.00
White cranberry, Crème de Pêche, sparkling wine
Red Basil & Bubbles
$11.00
Cava, house-made red basil syrup
Chef’s Creation/ ‘Fresh & Simple’ Sprtiz
$11.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Floc de Gascogne, basil, mint, Fever-Tree cucumber tonic
Cava, Masia de la Luz
$11.00
Brut, Spain
Sparkling Brut Rosé, Rivarose
$12.00
Salon de Provence, France, NV
Champagne, J. Lassale
$22.00
‘Brut La Francaise’, Reims, France, NV
Coffee, Tea & Other Drinks
‘JULIUS MEINL COFFEE’
Drip
$4.00
Espresso
$4.50
Double Espresso
$7.25
Latté
$5.50
Cappuccino
$5.50
Assorted Julius Mienl Teas
$4.50
Summer Mocktail
$9.50
Cantaloupe melon granita, lavender, mint, sparkling water
Warm Boozy Drinks
Belgian Coffee
$13.00
Young Jenever, crystal sugar, drip coffee, unsweetened cream float
Irish Coffee
$12.00
Irish whiskey, drip coffee, raw sugar, unsweetened cream float
Mexican Latte
$11.00
Patron XO Cafe, espresso, milk foam
Le Petit Dejeuner Belge
Greek Yogurt Parfait & Crunch
$9.50
VA peaches, fresh basil
Seasonal Fruit Plate
$12.50
Sage-lime syrup
French Baguette and Butter
$5.00
Available Sunday - Thursday 4:30 pm - 9 pm and Friday - Saturday 4:30 pm - 10 pm for Curbside pick up or delivery.
Winter Specials
Soupe De Céleri-Rave Et Saint Jacques
$15.50
Grilled scallop, celery root soup, parsnip chips, cream of black garlic, chive oil
Octopus & Gebraiseerd Varkensbuikje
$18.00
Slow-cooked octopus, pork belly, fried Brussels sprouts, popped wild rice, sour cream, za`atar
Frisee Salade Met Spek En Eend
$17.50
Winter frisee salad, Poached egg, truffle dressing,
crispy duck leg, bacon lardon
Risotto Van Noordzeevis
$35.00
Arborio saffron risotto, North Sea fish & seafood,
braised fennel, puffed rice, celery sprouts
Cavatelli Met Knolselder
$29.00
Homemade Cavatelli, cream of celery, celery chips,
black winter truffle, Parmesan cloud
Winter Stoofpotje Van Hertenkalf
$36.00
Venison casserole, black pudding, apple, red currants, turnip, orange & dark chocolate spice sauce
Our Classique Apps
Soupe À L’oignon Gratinée
$14.00
Belgian onion soup, croutons, Gruyère cheese
La Gaufre D’homard
$18.00
Maine lobster waffle, lobtser bisque sauce, fennel, petit salad, breakfast radish
Kip & Krab Sigaars
$13.00
Spicy cigars of chicken & crabmeat, dipping sauces
The Best Steak Tartare in DC
$18.00
The Belgian steak tartare, fried onions, cornichons, capers, quail egg, herb salad
Vier Kazen Kroketten
$12.50
Croquettes of four cheeses, Parmesan snow
Cool Idea's From the Chef
Rode Bietjes Salade
$14.00
Roasted red beets, goat cheese, radishes, baby arugula, pomegranate, beet vinaigrette
Wilde Champignon Wafel
$16.00
Wild mushroom waffle, porcini, shiitake, beech mushroom, Pecorino cream, mushroom sauce
Tonijn Met Avocado
$17.50
Flash seared Ahi Tuna Crudo, grilled avocado, daikon, dashi, crispy shallots, ponzu, nori
Gestoomd Broodje Met Buikspek
$12.50
Two steamed buns, bbq pork belly, cucumber, radish, cilantro, lime, bourbon bbq sauce, quinoa
Escargots À La Bourguignonne 2.0
$16.00
Escargots, red wine, garlic, green butter, bread chips, confit lemon
100% Belgian
Gegrilde Steak Frites Belge
$43.00
Grilled filet mignon, Belgian frites, Béarnaise sauce, winter green salad
Vlaamse Stoverij Met Frieten
$26.00
Flemish beef stew in Leffe Brown sauce, endive salad, Belgian frites, mayonnaise
Zacht Gegaarde Varkens Wangetjes
$29.50
Slow-cooked pork cheeks, truffle polenta, artichoke, yellow chanterelle, rosemary, shaved Burgundy truffle
Bart’s Better Bistro Burger
$21.50
Grilled burger, bacon, American cheese, tomato, pickles, crazy sauce, brioche bun, Belgian frites
EEN Belgisch Konijntje Met Pruimen
$35.00
Casserole of rabbit leg, onions, bacon, prunes, Brussels sprouts, champignons de Paris, mustard sauce
Varkenskotelet Met Spruitjes
$28.00
Smoked heritage pork chop, cream of Brussels sprouts, bacon, pomme Darphin et celery, pork jus
From The Big Pound
Sole Meunière
$49.00
Dover Sole, meunière butter sauce, petit salad, Belgian frites
Geroosterde Zalmfilet
$29.00
Crispy skin salmon filet, braised Dutch leek, green French lentil stew, lots of parsley, farm butter
Oven Geroosterde Branzino
$34.00
Oven-roasted Branzino filet, black salsify, savoy cabbage, tamarind, gooseberry, curry oi
Red Devils’ Mussels
$26.50
White wine, chorizo, chipotle, celery, tomato, onion
Mussels “Marinière” The Classique
$25.50
White wine, shallots, butter, garlic, parsley
If You Need Some Extras
Belgian Frites
$8.00
The world’s original fries! Belgian - not French. DC’s best hand-cut, double-fried, perfect fries. Served with a trio of homemade mayonnaise.
Fried Brussels Sprouts
$10.50
The Béarnaise Sauce
$6.00
Bread Basket & Butter
$5.00
Truffle Mashed Potato
$12.50
Service Pour Deux
Geroosterde Kip Om Te Delen
$46.00
Whole roasted chicken, smoked, truffle mashed potato, onion, chestnut, Brussels sprouts, Armagnac cream sauce (for two)
Gerijpte Eend Met Herfst Palet
$36.00
$69.00
Dry-aged duck, cherry beer sauce, red cabbage, pomegranate, red wine pear, purple sweet potato
Boeuf Bourguignon
$38.00
$71.00
Slow braised short ribs, celery root mash, winter root garnish, red wine sauce
Desserts
Bart's Chocolate Cake
$13.00
Flourless soft-center chocolate cake, warm chocolate bar, grué sucre candy, vanilla ice cream
Not So Classic Crepe Suzette
$12.50
French crêpes, Grand Marnier sauce, orange zest, kumquats, cardamon, vanilla ice cream
La Grande Dame Blanche
$11.00
Belgian sundae: vanilla & chocolate ice cream cocoa crumble, meringue, whipped cream, hot Belgian chocolate sauce
Fresh Baked Pistachio-Cranberry Waffle
$12.00
Pistachio-cranberry waffle, ruby red chocolate ice cream, cranberry compote, pistachio, red wine, hibiscus
Pear, Hazelnut Praline Cheese Pie
$11.50
Yogurt cream cheese pie, kumquat compote, pear, hazelnut praline crust, cardamom, lemon thyme syrup
Tin Tin’s Tarte Of Apples
$12.00
Apple Tarte Tatin, caramel, green apple sorbet, apple rolls, whipped cream, warm with calvados
We are now open for lunch Tuesday -Thursday from 12 pm to 3 pm & Friday Brunch menu is available from 11am-3pm! Enjoy our two-course EXPRESS LUNCH at $24.95. Dinner available Sunday - Thursday 4:30 pm - 9 pm and Friday - Saturday 4:30 pm - 10 pm!
Fall Specials
Gevulde Macaroni Met Butternut
$24.00
Roasted butternut, macaroni, hazelnuts, figs, cheese chips, ricotta cheese, sage
Gefrituurde Bollekes
$14.50
Mussels croquettes, Meyer lemon, pickled mussels, smoked oyster cream, aioli, krupuk
Gestoomd Broodje Met Buikspek
$12.50
Two steamed buns, bbq pork belly, cucumber, radish, cilantro, lime, bourbon bbq sauce
Escargots a la Bourguignon 2.0
$16.00
Escargots, red wine, garlic, green butter, bread chips, lemon
Een Belgisch Konijntje Met Pruimen
$34.00
Casserole of rabbit leg, Belgian beer, onions, bacon, prunes, Brussels sprouts, champignons de Paris, grain mustard sauce
Our Classique Apps
Kip & Krab Sigaars
$12.50
Spicy cigars of chicken & crabmeat, dipping sauces
Vier Kazen Kroketten
$12.00
Croquettes of a blend of four cheeses, Parmesan
The Best Steak Tartare in DC
$18.00
The Belgian steak tartare, fried onions, cornichons, capers, quail egg, herb salad
The Best Steak Tartare in DC
$27.00
The Belgian steak tartare, fried onions, cornichons, capers, quail egg, herb salad. As main course with frites
Rode Bietjes Salade
$14.00
Roasted red beets, goat cheese, radishes, baby arugula, mint, beet vinaigrette
Pompoen Soep
$12.00
Pumpkin soup, Vadouvan spice, pepitas, pomegranate
Cool Idea's from the Chef
Belgische Witloof Salade
$15.00
Belgian endives, blue cheese waffle and ice cream, pecans, pain d’epices, Liège syrup, honeycrisp apple
Kreeftje met Biet en Aardappel Mousseline
$19.00
Lobster tail, roasted red beet, purslane, Persian lime, smoked potato mousse, Béarnaise sauce
Tartelette du Jardin
$13.50
Savory thyme tartelette, cheese mousse, tomato confit, basil ice cream, Saba
Tonijn met Avocado
$17.50
Flash seared Ahi Tuna Crudo, grilled avocado, daikon, dashi, crispy shallots, ponzu, nori
100% Belgian
Vlaamse Stoverij met Frietjes
$25.50
Flemish beef stew in Leffe Brown sauce, endive salad, Belgian frites, mayonnaise
Gegrilde Steak Frites Belge
$42.50
Grilled filet mignon, Belgian frites, Béarnaise sauce, field greens salad
Bart’s Better Bistro Burger
$21.50
Grilled burger, bacon, American cheese, tomato, pickles, crazy sauce, brioche bun, Belgian Frites
Gebraiseerde Lamsschouder ‘Ras El Hanout’
$31.00
Braised lamb shoulder, cream of carrot, yellow squash, roasted corn, pickled mustard, jus d’agneau
Zacht Gegaarde Varkens Wangetjes
$29.00
Slow-cooked pork cheeks, truffle polenta, artichoke, yellow chanterelle, rosemary, shaved Burgundy truffle
Droog Gerijpte Lende Steak
$42.00
14 oz grilled NY strip steak, Yukon twice-baked potato, lots of green beans, crispy onions
From the Big Pond
Tongfilet Met Zeevruchten
$43.00
Stuffed Dover Sole, baked couscous pearl, fall vegetables, clams, mussels, ciboulette sauce
Creation Des Carottes Et St. Jacques
$35.00
Creation of heirloom carrots, scallops, coffee, cream, farro, za’atar
Creation Des Carottes Et St. Jacques
$24.00
*vegetarian*
Lotte Filet met Courgettes
$29.00
Grilled monkfish, heirloom zucchini, tomato semifreddo, cucumber, lemon-lime dressing, chive oil, fennel pollen, sumac
Bouillabaisse a L’ostendaise
$32.00
Lobster tomato broth, shrimp, calamari, scallops, salmon, cod, julienne vegetables
Mussels “Marinière” The Classique
$25.50
White wine, shallots, butter, garlic, parsley
Red Devils’ Mussels
$26.00
White wine, chorizo, chipotle, celery, tomato, onion
To Share For Two
Geroosterde Kip Om Te Delen
$46.00
Whole roasted chicken for two, hay smoked, Belgian truffle frites, grilled corn, beans, chanterelles, lemon thyme sauce
Geroosterde Zalmfilet Voor Z’n Tweetjes
$55.00
Crispy skin salmon for two, pearl pasta, parsley, mixed beans, spring onions, King Crab, Beurre Blanc
Gerijpte Eend Met Herfst Palet
$36.00
$69.00
Dry-aged duck, cherry beer sauce, red cabbage, pomegranate, pink quince, purple sweet potato
If You Need Some Extras
Belgian Frites
$8.00
The world’s original fries! Belgian - not French. DC’s best hand cut, double fried, perfect frites. Served with a trio of homemade mayonnaise.
Brussels Sprouts
$10.50
Chef’s Garden Salad
$8.00
The Béarnaise
$6.00
Bread Basket
$5.00
Desserts
Bart’s Chocolate Cake
$13.00
Flourless soft-center chocolate cake, warm chocolate bar, grué sucre candy, vanilla ice cream
Chocolate Creation
$13.00
Cacao flan, chocolate mousse, ganache pure chocolate, chocolate paste, choco puffs, butterflies, cocoa nibs
La Grande Dame Blanche
$11.00
Belgian sundae: vanilla & chocolate ice cream, cocoa crumble, whipped cream, hot Belgian chocolate sauce
Fresh Baked Pistachio-Cranberry Waffle
$12.00
Pistachio-cranberry waffle, ruby red chocolate ice cream, cranberry compote, pistachio, red wine, hibiscus
Pear, Hazelnut Praline Cheese Pie
$11.50
Yoghurt cream cheese pie, kumquat compote, pear, hazelnut praline crust, cardamom, lemon thyme syrup
Three Creations of Sorbet
$9.00
A chef’s choice and creation
Dîner Pour Deux
Menu
All dinners can be enjoyed by two people or more
Dry Aged New York Strip
$42.00/pp
$80.00/for two
14 oz grilled NY strip loins, Yukon twice-baked potato,
with trimmings, lots of green beans, crispy onions
Whole Dover Sole
$85.00
Stuffed Dover Sole filet, baked couscous pearl,
Fall vegetables, seafood, ciboulette sauce
Crispy Skin Norwegian salmon
$55.00
Salmon for two, pearl pasta, parsley, mixed beans, spring onions, King Crab, Beurre Blanc
Whole Roasted Chicken
$46.00
Hay smoked, Belgian truffle frites, grilled corn,
beans, chanterelles, lemon thyme sauce
Braised Rabbit Casserole for Two
$68.00
Casserole of rabbit leg, braised in red ale beer, onions, bacon, prunes, Brussels sprouts, champignon de Paris, grain mustard sauce
Dry Aged Duck
$69.00
Dry-aged duck, cherry beer sauce, red cabbage, pomegranate, pink quince, purple sweet potato
Our Famous Beer Beef Stew
$49.00
Flemish beef stew in Leffe Brown sauce,
endive salad, Belgian frites, mayonnaise
Menu inspired by Executive Chef Bart Vandaele
Christmas Eve Dinner
$89 per person ++ | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2020 SEATINGS AVAILABLE AT 5:30 PM & 7:30 PM
Christmas Eve Dinner
$89.00/++
WELCOME TO THE HOUSE
Chesapeake smokehouse salmon waffle on a stick, wasabi aioli | Petite Verrine: green avocado mousse, Maryland crab, tomato, toast | Beignet of Brie with nuts and honey dip, compressed apple
LOBSTER SALAD DELUXE
Maine lobster salad, frisée, artichoke, red beet, daikon, rye bread, truffle dressing
VELOUTÉ DE CÉLERI-RAVE AUX SAINT-JACQUES
Grilled scallop, celery root soup, parsnip chips, cream of black garlic
Please Select One Entrée For Two People:
MAGRET DE CANARD GARNITURE D’HIVER
Roasted duck breast, cigar of duck leg, cream of red cabbage, black salsify, red currant, speculoos, apple ribbon, beer sauce
OR
STUFFED GUINEA FOWL IN WINTER GARDEN
Stuffed breast, cigar of confit leg, cream of red cabbage, black salsify, red currant, speculoos, apple ribbon, beer sauce
CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATE LANDSCAPE
Chocolate flan, cacao cake, Belgian chocolate mousse, meringue tree, Christmas balls, coconut snow, raspberry bells
Chef’s wine pairing
$48.00/++
Christmas Dinner @ Home
Celebrate in the safety of your home the Belga Cafe way. From aperitif to dessert everything is on the menu, CHRISTMAS WINE BOXES are available to complement your dinner. PRE – ORDER YOUR DINNER BY MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2020 | CURBSIDE PICK UP AT BELGA CAFÉ ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24 BETWEEN 2 PM AND 4 PM
Christmas Dinner @ Home
$178.00/+
DINNER FOR TWO $178 + | DINNER FOR FOUR $340 + | BEST OFFER: DINNER FOR SIX $500 +
WELCOME TO THE HOUSE
Chesapeake smokehouse salmon waffle on a stick, wasabi aioli | Petite Verrine: green avocado mousse, Maryland crab, tomato, toast | Beignet of Brie with nuts and honey dip, compressed apple
LOBSTER SALAD DELUXE
Maine lobster salad, frisée, artichoke, red beet, daikon, rye bread, truffle dressing
VELOUTÉ DE CÉLERI-RAVE AUX SAINT-JACQUES
Grilled scallop, celery root soup, parsnip chips, cream of black garlic
Please Select One Entrée For Two People:
MAGRET DE CANARD GARNITURE D’HIVER
Roasted duck breast, cigar of duck leg, cream of red cabbage, black salsify, red currant, speculoos, apple ribbon, beer sauce
OR
STUFFED GUINEA FOWL IN WINTER GARDEN
Stuffed breast, cigar of confit leg, cream of red cabbage, black salsify, red currant, speculoos, apple ribbon, beer sauce
CHRISTMAS CHOCOLATE LANDSCAPE
Chocolate flan, cacao cake, Belgian chocolate mousse, meringue tree, Christmas balls, coconut snow, raspberry bells
WINE BOX FROM FRANCE
$119.00/+
Billecart Salmon Brut, NV | Sancerre, La Moussière, Alphonse Mellot 2018 | Bourgogne Red, Nicolas Rossignol 2015
WINE BOX FROM AROUND THE WORLD
$89.00/+
Sparkling, Thibaut-Janisson, Virginia | Sauvignon Blanc, Domaine Pellé, Menetou-Salon Morogues, Loire Valley, France 2018 | Grenache Blend, Poblets, Villages of Montsant, Spain 2015
Christmas Sweets
AVAILABLE TO ORDER UNTIL DECEMBER 21ST. | PICK UP ON DECEMBER 24TH BETWEEN 2:00 PM & 4:00 PM
Our Christmas Bûche de Noël
$58.00
serves 6-8 people | PRICE PER YULE LOG
RUDOLPH’S LOG
Milk chocolate mousse, praline, XO Patrón, buttercream, espresso, hazelnut, vanilla biscuit
PASSION BALLS
Red velvet, white chocolate, passion fruit, mango, amaretto, banana, vanilla cream
THE 2X4 RASPBERRY
Belgian chocolate mousse, raspberry bavarois, red wine, mary berry compote, chocolate cake