Friday, October 17, 2008

Argo Fall Menu

Our goal is to bring you seasonal menus featuring organic or local produce, naturally-raised meats, responsibly-caught fish and seafood, and artisan cheeses and breads.

Seasonal soups

Gumbo $5/$8
  • classic andouille sausage and seafood stew, over rice, with green onions
Maine Lobster Bisque $6/$9
  • with brandied crème fraîche and a hushpuppy
Appetizers

Jalapeno and Cotija Tajo Hushpuppies $7

  • charred tomato gazpacho and mint sour cream
Seared Yellowfin Tuna $9
  • chargrilled and served rare; with sesame seaweed salad and sambal chili relish
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake $13
  • griddled, with white corn risotto and English mustard butter sauce
Chesapeake Bay Oyster Stew $13
  • pan-roasted with shallots and country bacon in cream; over chive mashed potatoes and finished with sour cream and black caviar
Beer Board $11
  • cedar-grilled lamb sausage, andouille sausage, smoked duck breast; Emmentaler cheese salad, lingonberry preserves, and melba toasts

Salads

Country Salad $7
  • mixed greens with Danish bleu cheese, baby beets, pickled red onion, and hot-spiced walnuts; white balsamic vinaigrette
Nor’easter Salad $8
  • baby spinach leaves with dried cranberries and cornbread croutons; horseradish and white cheddar dressing

Entrées

Butternut Squash Ravioli $16
  • toasted in butter with fresh sage leaves and cherry tomatoes; laced with pure Vermont maple syrup and finished with shaved Manchego
Line-Caught Red Snapper $14
  • pan-roasted with fennel, garlic and dark rum; white corn risotto and roasted baby vegetables
Shrimp & Grits $16
  • Scotch bonnet chutney-glazed shrimp; cheddar grits, collard greens and chow-chow relish
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes $20
  • griddled, with white corn risotto, vegetable du jour and Argo cocktail sauce
Smoky Chicken $16
  • free-range chicken breast, grilled; wrapped with smokehouse ham and brie; thyme scalloped potatoes, roasted shallots and Madeira jus lié
Wood-fired New York Strip (12 oz) $20
  1. with onion confit and garlic fingerling fries; maître d’hotel butter

Kids Menu (for children under 12) $4

Macaroni & Cheese (small)
Cheddar Grits (small)
Veggies and Dip
Grilled Cheese (American) with regular fries or fruit
Chicken Tenders (2) with regular fries or fruit
Fish Taco (1) with avocado
4 oz Argo Burger with regular fries or fruit
Hot Dog (100% Black Angus beef) with regular fries or fruit




Individuals with severe allergies should be aware that our kitchen processes foods that are (or may contain) common allergens including, but not limited to, nuts and shellfish.

ARGO CLASSICS
(available until 11:00 pm on weeknights and 12:00 am on weekends)

Appetizers


Fries (served with lemon curry sauce and coriander aioli) $5
  • Sweet Potato Fries
  • Garlic Fingerling Fries- fresh,chopped garlic, parsley, and sea salt
  • Pommes Frites- long, skinny, and very crispy
Vidalia Onion Rings $7
  • drizzled with wildflower honey
Wings (Buffalo, Barbecue, Sambal Chili) $8
  • twelve wings, cucumbers; Danish bleu cheese dressing

Entrées

Organic Ale-Battered Cod $13
  • with garlic fingerling fries and crispy leeks; lemon curry sauce
Fish Tacos $11
  • crispy tilapia with salsa cruda and rémoulade; cabbage-cilantro slaw and avocado

Sandwiches (with your choice of regular/sweet potato fries or side salad)

Wood-Grilled Portobello Mushroom $9
  • with smoked mozzarella Caprese salad and antipasto; rosemary and garlic focaccia
Grilled Cheese & Tomato $6.50
  • white cheddar and tomato; prairie white bread with bacon $8
Chesapeake Bay Fried Oyster Roll $13
  • with habanero tartar sauce, coleslaw, and Old Bay fries; New England-style, long potato roll
Maine Lobster Roll $15
  • with coleslaw and Old Bay fries; New England-style, long potato roll
Cubano $8.50
  • citrus- and spice-rubbed pork, roasted & smoked ham; Emmentaler cheese, pickles, and mustard; Cuban roll
Pulled Pork $8.50
  • Carolina-style shredded pulled pork; coleslaw; brioche roll
Argo Burger $8.50
  • half-pound of ground beef, grilled, with lettuce, tomato, and red onion; brioche roll; white cheddar, Emmentaler, smoked mozzarella, Danish bleu, + $1; applewood-smoked bacon + $1.50


Consuming raw or undercooked meat, fish, shellfish, poultry, dairy, or eggs can increase your risk of food-borne illness and can pose a health risk to certain individuals.

AR-GOES-GREEN!
In an effort to reduce waste,
we encourage you to bring us back your “to go” containers from this Argonaut meal
in exchange for $1.00 off a future meal.

An 18% gratuity will be added to parties of six (6) or more.
No separate checks for parties of four (4) or more, although we can run multiple credit cards.


I'm also told they are currently running a late night drink special as follows [in addition to the normal daily specials]-
mon-thurs $3 jameson, jager, and gm shots after 10 pm.

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Will the veggie burger ever come back? It was the best in town!

Anonymous said...

We have been playing around with the veggie burger, and we know its good but the consistance and prep time have been a huge issue. I think you will be very happy with the grilled portabella that is on the menu now!

Anonymous said...

Scott-

Argo had some of the best calamari in DC, I wish you'd bring it back. I miss that calamari po' boy.

Liz said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE the vidalia onion rings w/ honey - so glad they are on the menu full time!!

Anonymous said...

Hi,

We're new to the area and Argo sounds great! Now...where is it? I can't find an address online.

J

inked said...

It's located at 1433 H Street, You can find it in the sidebar under the Argonaut.

Anonymous said...

What in the world is "white corn risotto?"

Anonymous said...

hi! i read that the grilled cheese is going to be on prairie white bread...is this true cause they switched to this icky rye and i have to ask if they have white bread every time and sometimes they do and sometimes they don't. i never had a grilled cheese with rye and it's safe to say i didn't like it but i love the argo's grilled cheese!!