Capitol Square Bar & Grill

1500 East Capitol St NE, Washington
(202) 507-8492

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Catering - Capitol Square Jollof Rice
Lamb Rack in Thai Chili Sauce
Jerk Chicken Wings 6pc
Oxtail Spring Rolls
Chicken and Waffles
Pan Roasted Salmon
Bang Bang Shrimp
Catfish & Grits
Deviled Eggs
French Toast

Menu

STARTERS
Braised Goat
Tender, slow-braised goat meat served with roasted vegetables in a rich goat broth. Savory and succulent flavors in every bite.
Goat Pepper Soup
Spicy, slow cooked goat meat chunks in a savory soup, simmered with herbs and spices from the motherland
Oxtail Spring Rolls
Tender oxtail and rice wrapped in crisp spring roll wrappers
Puff Puff
Fluffy dough deep fried and served with dipping sauces
Suya
Lean, sliced, slow grilled beef or chicken marinated & grilled with yaji spices served tomatoes and onions &cucumbers (contains peanuts) chicken suya included, beef suya + $2 upcharge

ENTREES
Caribbean Snapper
Seasoned deep fried snapper toppedwith escovitch served with rice andpeas and garlicky spinach
Curry Chicken
Chicken served over white rice, Goat + $7 upcharge
Egusi Soup
Cooked in palm oil with choice of protein, served with pounded yam, assorted meats, Croaker + $3 upcharge
Jollof Rice
Cooked in a flavorful broth with tomato, scotch bonnet, onion & spices, Chicken + $3 and Fish or Goat + $9 upcharge
Nigerian Tomato Stew
Tofu prepared in a traditional tomato sauce with white or coconut rice
Okra Soup
okra vegetables and spinach simmer in palm oil, West African spices with choice of protein, served with pounded yam assorted meats (goat, tripe & cowleg), Croaker + $3 upcharge
Oxtail
6-hour braised oxtail over rice and peas with a side cabbage
Vegetables Soup (Efo-Riro)
Spinach stew with fresh spinach, tomatoes, bell peppers, crayfish, palm oil, broth and African spices served with rice, pounded yam

SOUP SIDES
Pounded Yam
Garri
Assorted Meat
Cow tripes, goat meat and cow feet

SIDES
Plantains
plantains cut and fried soft and golden brown
Pounded Yam
African yam pounded smoothly
White Rice
Garri
Garri powder in hot water mixed to a soft mold
Jollof Rice
Nigerian jollof rice
Coconut White Rice
Fluffy white rice cooked in coconut milk.

STARTERS
Bang Bang Shrimp
Crusted fried shrimp with bang bang sauce
Brussel Sprouts
Fried brussels sprouts, balsamic glaze & feta
Crab Fries
Crispy fries topped with jumbo lump crab with andlemon Old Bay mayo
Crab Soup
Rich and creamy soup loaded with chunks of tender crab meat,potatoes, corn, and Old Bay seasoning. Topped with oystercrackers for crunch
Honey Chicken Sliders
Juicy grilled chicken breast glazed with sweet honey mustardon a soft bun with crispy onions, lettuce, and tomato
Mac & Cheese
Mumbo Chicken Mac & Cheese
Signature Wings
Homemade spiced rub wings served with signaturedipping sauce, carrots & celery
Jerk Wings
Juicy chicken wings marinated in a spicy Jamaican jerk seasoning
Calamari

SALADS
Jerk Salmon Caesar
Romaine lettuce tossed in a caesar dressing and housemade croutons topped with a 8oz jerk salmon
Classic Caesar
Romaine drizzled with homemade caesar dressing,finished with toasted garlic parmesan crouton andfresh parmesan cheese
Mixed Green Salad
Fresh mixed greens with garden tomatoes, cucumbers,carrots and red onion. Tossed in vinaigrette. add Chicken - $7 , Salmon -$9

ENTREES
Blackened Salmon
Ffresh blackened salmon over red skin mash and garlicky spinach topped with a cajun cream sauce
Cap Square Burger w/ Fries
8 oz. 100% angus beef on a briochebun with lettuce, tomato, signaturesauce & choice of cheese
Catfish & Grits
Deep fried catfish over aged cheddargrits topped with jumbo lump craband cajun cream sauce
Chicken & French Toast
Crispy chicken over house madeFrench toast topped with vanilla, caramel and fresh berries
Chickpea Stew
2 hour braised chick peas withseasonal vegetables with side ofcoconut rice and galicky spinach
Cowboy Ribs
Smoked beef ribs with mashedpotatoes and wilted spinach
Fettuccine Alfredo
just Pasta -$21, seasonal vegetables - $23, with chicken - $24, with shrimp - $30, with salmon -$35
Lamb Rack in Thai Chili Sauce
Grilled marinated lamb chops over redskin mash potatoes and garlicky spinach
Salmon BLT
Pulled Jerk Chicken Sandwich w| House Made Chips

SIDES
French Fries
⅜ cut fries tossed with grated parmesan cheese and parsley
Truffle Fries
Oven roasted and sauteed in brown butter, candied pecans and balsamic glaze
Seasonal Veggies
Blanched and sauteed with mixed peppers, onions, and mushrooms
Wilted Spinach
Idaho potatoes, butter, garlic and heavy cream
Corn Bread
Chicken breast, potatoes, bacon, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar and blue cheese
Mashed Potatoes
⅜ cut fries tossed with grated parmesan cheese and parsley

DESSERTS
Rum Cake
Moist rum-infused cake with sweet glaze icing
Cheese Cake
Creamy cheesecake with graham cracker crust

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Recent Reviews

We made a reservation for 12:30 on a Sunday and the table was ready with menu opens as soon as we arrived.

We ate and had paid our checks by 1:40, just illustrating the quick and efficient service Freddie provided.

We had French toast, catfish, oxtail, wings, salad and other items. Everything was well seasoned and delicious.

Definitely take a moment to stop and enjoy this neighborhood gem. Street parking on E Capitol...
October 2025
Tonight was date night. My husband picked the restaurant and I throughly enjoyed myself. We ordered the Mama African Frozen Cocktail, Bang Bang Shrimp, Oxtail Spring Rolls, and the Chicken Francese. I’m not hyping it this was one of the best meals I’ve ever had. The spinach was flavorful. I will say the music was a bit loud but we went on a Saturday night at 11PM, so slightly expected. All in all we will return and we are excited to try brunch next.
October 2025
Absolutely LOVE this place! Have driven by for years and finally stopped in for a Friday night date night during happy hour. My husband and I love Washington, D.C. happy hour options and theirs were pretty good either way gluten free and vegetarian options.

Started our dining experience with a vodka cran for myself and the house red for my partner. Then we ended up splitting the amazing plantains nachos, strawberry feta and blueberry salad and the most delicious...
October 2025

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Capitol Square Bar & Grill

1500 East Capitol St NE, Washington, DC 20003
(202) 507-8492