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Picture of Roof Terrace RestaurantThe Roof Terrace Restaurant & Bar is not just a great pre-theatre destination; it's also the perfect dining destination. Awe-inspiring, panoramic views from a grand dining room of suede, mahogany and chrome. A critically-acclaimed menu of sumptuous Modern American cuisine. A staff of highly-trained, seasoned servers to help guide you through your meal. Spectacular views, fantastic food and attentive service: What more could you ask for, the next time you dine?

The Roof Terrace Restaurant & Bar; It's an experience!

The Roof Terrace Restaurant is open Sunday through Wednesday 5pm to 8pm (based on performance schedule) and every Thursday, Friday and Saturday 5pm to 8:30pm. Guests can order light fare or dessert, Thursday through Saturday from 8:30pm to 1/2 hour after last curtain goes down in the three major theatres, an excellent diversion for post-performance traffic exodus. The critically-acclaimed Sunday Kitchen Buffet Brunch every week from 11:00am to 2:00pm.

Reservations
are highly recommended for Dinner and Brunch at 202-416-8555.

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Sunday Kitchen Buffet Brunch Menu
Our Kitchen Buffet Brunch is served most Sundays of the year beginning at 11:00 AM with last seating at 1:45PM. Sunday Brunch is usually priced at $36.95 for adults (a Mimosa or glass of Sparkling Wine included) and $19 for children under 12. Special events such as Brunch with Santa, Easter and Mothers Day may have different hours and pricing.

OMELETTES
Made with egg whites, Egg Beaters or jumbo eggs plus your choice of ham, onions, salmon, mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach, American cheese, Swiss cheese, peppers, asparagus, shrimps, Feta cheese, Cheddar cheese, sour cream, salsa.
HOT BREAKFAST
Pancakes with blueberry, raspberry, strawberry, whipped cream, Pecan butter and maple syrup; Waffles; Challa French toast; Country-style chicken sausage; Bacon; Hash Brown Potatoes; Eggs Florentine; Eggs Benedict.
FRUITS
Strawberries, Mandarins, Figs, Grapes, Apples, Pears, Papaya, Melon.
MUFFINS
Apple, Carrot, Bran, Blueberry, Chocolate Chip, Banana, Plain, Lemon-poppy seed
DANISH
Chocolate Chips and Crumbs, Pecan and Crumbs, Almond and Honey, Cherry Filling, Pastry cream, Apple.
BREADS
Raisin Nut, Challa, Brioche, Scones.
HOT LUNCHEON
Prime Rib with Mustard sauce, Horseradish sauce, Au jus; Grilled salmon with Citron Sauce, Rosette de Lyons Potatoes.
COLD SEAFOOD
Clams, Oysters, Shrimp, Crab Meat Salad, Herring, Bluefish, Smoked Salmon with capers, onions, lemons, Sturgeon, Trout, Gravelox.
SALAD STATION
Frisée, Radicchio, Red Oak Lettuce, Arugula, Corn-on-the-Cob, Mache, Romaine Lettuce, Bibb Lettuce, Tomatoes, Olives, Green Beans, Radishes, Green / Yellow Peppers, Sunflower seeds, Red Onions, Artichoke,Mozzarella Cheese, Feta Cheese, Hearts of Palm, Cucumber, Scallions, Soybeans , Vidalia onion, Yogurt, Egg salad, Will Rice Salad, Caesar, Baby Yukon Potato salad, White Tuna, Salmon salad with Chives, Tarragon Chicken salad, plus choose from four vinaigrettes
CHEESE & CRACKERS
Stilton, Fourme D’Ambert blue, Petit Baque, Crottin, Camembert, Mimolette, Brillat Savarin, Reblochon, Rosette de Lyon, Grana Padano, L’Edel Cleron, Emmenthaller, Jarlsberg, Cantalet, Raclt Lait Cru, with Farm House, Raisin Nuts, Banana Bread and Carrot Cake Crackers.
DESSERTS (buffet in the Private Dining Room)
Strawberry Short Cake, Éclair, Palace Chocolate Cake, Tarte Tatin, Rice Pudding, Rice Crispy, Rainbow and Chocolate Chip Cookies, Peach Cobbler, Cherry Cobbler, Paris Breast, Napoleon, Jelly Roll, Babka, Alsassienne Pear Tart, Tiramisu, Angel Fruit Cake, Applesauce, Bread Pudding, Crème Brûlée, Ice cream and Sorbet.


SPRING 2008 DINNER MENU



APPETIZERS
SUNCHOKE SOUP $ 9
Sunchoke Chips
CHILLED SESAME ASPARAGUS $11
Miso-Sesame Vinaigrette
SPRING GREEN SALAD $12
Tomatoes, Breakfast Radish, Cucumber-Honeydew Vinaigrette
HEARTS OF PALM $14
Pickled Onion, Roasted Tomato, Cilantro
VEGETABLE TERRINE $12
English Peas, Carrots, Onions, Zucchini, Chervil Vinaigrette
VIDALIA ONION TART $14
Gruyere Cheese, Applewood Smoked Bacon


ENTREÉS
ALASKAN HALIBUT $34
Marinated Cucumber, French Radish, Lime Crème Fraiche
ROASTED BREAST OF CHICKEN $30
Haricot Vert, Tarragon Chicken Jus
FILET OF BEEF $36
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Chimichuri Sauce
CRAB CAKES $36
Pickled Jicama Slaw, Ancho Remoulade
CARROT RISOTTO $28
English Peas, Mint, Almonds
MOROCCAN SPICED LOIN OF LAMB $35
Black Olive Relish, Onion Fondue, Ice Wine Gastrique


DESSERTS
MEXICAN CHOCOLATE POT DU CREME $12
Churros, Tequila Marinated Strawberries
SPRING BERRY SHORTCAKE $11
Ginger Shortcake, Lavender Honey
VANILLA BEAN CRÈME BRULEÉ $11
Cointreau Marinated Blueberries, Lemon Shortbread Cookies
CHERRY-RHUBARB COBBLER $12
Honey Ice Cream
BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE CAKE $12
Pistachio Tuille, Buttermilk Ice Cream
HOUSE-MADE ICE CREAM OR SORBET $ 9
Assortment Available Daily


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