Highlands Cafe and Grill
3200 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington
(771) 216-0943
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Grilled Steak Mashed Potatoes and Veggies
Grilled Chicken Salad
Chicken and Waffles
Brioche French Toast
Breakfast Potatoes
Shrimp and Grits
Brussels Sprouts
Bread Pudding
Fried Catfish
Chicken Wings
Breakfast
Chicken And Waffle
Belgian Waffle with Tender Fried Chicken Breast and Scrambled Cheesy Eggs
Brioche French Toast
Brioche French Toast with Two Eggs any Style and a choice of Breakfast Meat
Penn-Branch Breakfast
Two Eggs any Style, Home Fries or Grits,Choice of Breakfast Meat and Toast
Open Face Fried Shrimp Omelet
Open Omelet with Bell Peppers and Onions, Cheddar Cheese and Topped with Fried Shrimps, Served with Homefries and Toast
Eggs Benedict - Smoked Salmon
English Muffin, Poach Eggs, Hollandaise sauce.
Fruit Plate
Mediterranean
Big Waffle Breakfast
Belgian Waffle, Two Eggs any Style and a choice of Breakfast Meat
Salmon Cake Breakfast
Salmon Cake, Eggs any Style with Grits and Toast
Highlands Omelet
Three Egg Omelet Filled with Ham, Spinach, and Cheddar Cheese, Served with Homefries and Toast
Juanita's Breakfast
Two Eggs any Style, Refried Beans, Chorizo, Queso Fresco, Avocado and Corn Tortillas
Morning Glory Omelet
Egg-White Omelet Filled with Spinach, Mushrooms, Tomatoes and Feta Cheese, Served with Home Fries and Toast
Chicken and French Toast
Good Morning Start
Eggs Benedict - Canadian Bacon
English Muffin, Poach Eggs, Hollandaise sauce.
Eggs Benedict - Fried Green Tomatoes
English Muffin, Poach Eggs, Hollandaise sauce.
Breakfast Sandwich on Bagel
Breakfast Sandwich on Toast
Breakfast Sandwich on Croissant
Juanita's Shrimp & Grits
Breakfast a la Carte
Morning Potatoes
Cheese Grits
Brioche French Toast
Bacon
Belgian Waffle
Grits
Pork Sausage
Turkey Sausage
Large Homefries
Salmon Cake
Toast
Oatmeal
Bagel with Cream Cheese
Turkey Bacon
Avocado
Chorizo
Smoked Salmon
Ham
Tortillas
Eggs Any Style with Toast
Lunch Sandwiches
Salmon Burger
Chopped Fresh Salmon, Minced Bell Peppers and Onions, Lettuce, Tomato and Siracha Mayo on Brioche Bun
Chicken Melt
Grilled Chicken Breast, Bacon, Provolone Cheese, Honey Mustard, Lettuce, and Tomato on Ciabatta
Metro Club
Smoked Turkey, Turkey Bacon, Swiss Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato and Mayo on Toasted Club Wheat Bread
Shrimp Po Boy
Fried Shrimps, Tartar Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato and Mayo on a Frecnh Roll
Tuna Salad
Tuna Salad, Lettuce, Tomato on Toasted Club Wheat Bread
Stallworth
Chicken Salad, Tarragon Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato on Toasted Brioche Bun
Vegan Gyro
Vegan Grain and Veggie Loaf, Cucumber Lemon Vegenaise, Grilled Carrots, Mushrooms and Onions, Fresh Spinach, Cucumbers and Tomatoes in a Fluffy Pita Wrap
Turkey Burger
Caramelized Onions, Fresh Herbs Served on a Brioche Bun
Cubano
Spicy Pork Butt, Honey Ham, Queso Blanco, Mojo Sauce and Pickles on a Pressed French Baguette
Big Time Burger
Choose your Toppings, Served on Brioche Bun
London Broiled
Grilled Thin Sliced Steak with Caramelized Onions, Provolone Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato and Mayo on French Roll
Grilled Cheese
BLT
Crabcake Sadwich
Starters
Highlands Wings
Fried Wings with Homemade Sweet Spicy Mango Sauce and Ranch Dressing on Side
Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Cream Cheese, Parmesan, Cheddar, Swiss Spinach Dip Served with Hot Tortilla Chips
Juanita's Shrimp & Grits
Fried Shrimp and Cheesy Grits, Sweet Apple Cider Sauce
Chicken Empanada
Chicken with Queso Fresco,
Chicken And Waffle
Belgian Waffle with Tender Fried Chicken Breast and Scrambled Cheesy Eggs
Fried Green Tomatoes
Southern Classic with Garlic Cream Sauce
Beef Empanada
Minced Ground Beef with Cheddar
House Salad
Mixed Greens with Tomatoes, Onions, Cucumbers, Feta Cheese and House Vinaigrette Dressing
Vegetarian Empanada
Savory Vegetarian
Chicken Noodle
Beet Salad
Arugula and Frisee Greens, Green Apple, Carrots, Oranges, Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
Romaine Hearts, Caesar Dressing, Housemade Garlic Crutons, Parmesan Cheese
Seafood Soup
Entrees
Chicken And Waffle
Belgian Waffle with Tender Fried Chicken Breast and Scrambled Cheesy Eggs
Blackened Salmon
Served with Jasmine Rice, Garlic Spinach and a Lemon Butter Caper Sauce
Cajun Mardi Gras Pasta
Grilled Chicken, Andouille Sausage, Gulf Shrimp, Penne, Spinach and Peppers in a Spicy Smoked Tomato Cream Sauce
Gumbo
House Special with Chicken, Andouille Sausage, Tasso Ham, Shrimp, Crawfish and Jasmine Rice
Gulf Shrimp Linguine
Gulf Shrimps Tossed in Linguine with Spinach, Parmesan Cheese and a Pesto Garlic Cream Sauce
Oxtail
Sweet and Spicy Gravy, served with Red Beans and Jasmine Rice, Collard Greens and Garnished with Fried Sweet Plantains
Curry Shrimp
Served with Red Beans and Jasmine Rice, Collard Greens and Garnished with Fried Sweet Plantains
Curry Chicken
Served with Red Beans and Jasmine Rice, Collard Greens and Garnished with Fried Sweet Plantains
Highlands Fish Fry
Seasoned Local Catfish, Creamy Coleslaw, Tomato Tartar Sauce, and Hand-Cut Fries
Fried Whole Branzino Fish
Whole Bronzini Fish Fried and Served with Red Beans and Jasmine Rice, Collards Greens and Garnished with Fried Sweet Plantains
Shrimp Basket
Fried Shrimps and French Fries
Chicken Basket
Fried Chicken Tenders and Fries
Ginger Chicken Pasta
Grilled Chicken with rice Noodles, with Stir-Fry Vegetables Sweet Chile Soy Sauce.
Santa Ana
Three Chicken Enchiladas in a Red Rancheros Cheese Sauce, Refried Beans and Jasmine Rice
Grilled French-Cut Pork Chop
Served with Whipped Mash Potatoes and a Corn Chile Demi Sauce
Chicken Linguine
Grilled Chicken Pesto Garlic Cream Sauce
Salmon Linguine
Braised Beef Short Ribs
Short Ribs Braised Onion Demi Sauce, Sweet Potato Square and Southern Green Beans
Ginger Beef Pasta
Rice Noodles, with Stir-Fry Vegetables Sweet Chile Soy Sauce.
New York Steak
Served Whipped Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, and a Roasted Garlic Butter
Lamb Chops
Garlicky Dipping Sauce (Please choose 2 Sides)
Ginger Shrimp Pasta
Asian Noodle Toss with Stir Fry Vegetables in a Sweet Chile Soy Sauce
Chicken Breast Metropolitan
Vodka Mushroom Cream Sauced Served Over Fried Chicken with Mash Potatoes and Steamed Broccoli
Blackened Tilapia
Sides
French Fries
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
4 Shrimp
4 Fried or Grilled Shrimps
Garlic Bread
Small Caesar Salad
Creole Creamed Cabbage
Mashed Potatoes
Grill Chicken Only
Fried or Grilled Chicken Breast
Jasmine Rice
Catfish Only
Plantains
Collard Greens
Lamb meat only
Garlic Spinach
Small House Salad
Steamed Broccoli
Sweet Potato Square
Salmon Only
Whole Fish Only
1 Shrimp
1 Shrimp Only
Red Beans
Green Beans
Desserts and Pastries
Bread Pudding
White Chocolate Mousse, Rum Banana Sauce
Chocolate Lava Cake
Served warm with Vanilla Ice Cream
Walnut Coffee Cake
NY Cheesecake
Chocolate Cake
Ice Cream
Extra Sauces
Lemon Butter Caper Sauce
Garlic Sour Cream Sauce
Honey Mustard
Lamb Sauce
Mushroom Cream Sauce
House Dressing
Caesar Dressing
Curry Sauce
Dressing
Pesto Cream Sauce
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Recent Reviews
My husband recently brought home the most delicious lunch! It had braised beef, spinach, and mashed potatoes. He saved half for me, and I have to say, it was absolutely fantastic! I can't wait to visit again soon!
September 2025
Alejandro was amazing—-attentive and gave excellent customer service. The food was spectacular!!! Will be back the next time I am visiting the DC area. I had the blackened salmon and it was delicious. Got the grits with cheese also and it was flavorful and satisfying. Can’t wait to return.
August 2025
I've lived in the area for a year and yesterday was my first time trying the food it was amazing delicious and a nice helping on the beginning the service was slow but it was well worth the wait I will definitely be going back.
August 2025
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