What's On Tap
Our craft beer menu is not the only menu on tap! Check out our delicious food menu items, including burgers, pizzas, sandwiches, salads and more. Enjoy offerings from our wood-fired grill. Kids love our special kid's menu, too! Be sure to look for menu specials at your location.
Love a burger with your beer?
Every week features a special Burger Of The Week in Gaithersburg, Fairfax and Falls Church
Soups
Chef's Cream of Crab, 6/8
Seasoned with Old Bay, a hint of sherry, and
lots of crab meat.
IBA Alehouse Chili, 6/8
Sauteed beef, dark red kidney beans, onions, peppers, celery, and tomato simmered in Indian Brown Ale and topped with Gorgonzola bleu cheese and sour cream. Served with tortilla chips.
Great Beginnings
Spicy Fried Calamari, 11.5
Tossed with banana peppers and Cajun spices. Served with cocktail sauce. To die for...
Mediterranean Hummus Platter, 9.5
Two selections, a traditional garbanzo bean hummus and the chef's selection of the day. Served with wood grilled pita, carrot and celery sticks, cucumber slices, and olives.
Warm Three Cheese Crab Dip, 13
Select crab meat, roasted garlic, cheddar, mascarpone, and herbed cream cheese. Served with wood grilled bread and in-house chips. A great share item!
Alehouse Wings, 11.5
One pound of chicken wings tossed in your choice of four sauces. Choose from Buffalo, BBQ, Old Bay or Thai.
Try it with Fire Sauce (Fairfax Only)
Alehouse Chili Nachos, 11
Crisp nachos smothered with our Alehouse chili, shredded cheddar & provolone, pico de gallo, jalapenos and sour cream.
Jumbo Soft Pretzel, 11.5
Giant soft pretzel paired with our House Queso Dip and Beer Mustard.
Try it with Crab Dip, 16 (Fairfax & Gaithersburg Only)
Andouille Cajun Egg Rolls, 11.5
Blackened wood grilled chicken, andouille sausage, pepperjack cheese, red & green peppers, and onions in a spicy sauce. Served with a Cajun dipping sauce.
Our pizzas are available with either basil pesto, marinara, or alfredo sauce and topped with a mozzarella/provolone blend.
The Chesapeake, 16
With pesto sauce, jumbo lump crab, asparagus, tomatoes, fresh basil, a mozzarella/provolone blend and Parmesan cheese.
A Canary for One, 14.5
With pesto sauce, wood grilled chicken, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, fresh basil, scallions, and a mozzarella/provolone blend.
The Alfredo Cajun Pizza, 16
With Cajun butter, alfredo sauce, andouille sausage, grilled chicken, green peppers, red onions, tomatoes, a mozzarella/provolone blend, Parmesan and blackening spices.
The Pepperoni, 13.5
With marinara sauce, pepperoni, a mozzarella/provolone blend and topped with Parmesan.
The Four Cheese Pizza, 12.5
With marinara sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, provolone, and cheddar cheese.
The Happy Non-Conformist, 11.5
Start with our sumptuous crust, choose from our marinara, pesto, or alfredo sauce, add a mozzarella/provolone blend, and then assemble from these tasty possibilities:
Group 1
2 each
Fresh basil, caramelized onions, fresh spinach, sliced mushrooms, extra mozzarella, Gorgonzola, bleu cheese, green pepper, red onions, green onions, black olives
Group 2
2.5 each
Asparagus, pepperoni, grilled chicken, grilled portobello mushrooms, andouille sausage, applewood smoked bacon, Canadian bacon, roasted red pepper
Group 3
4.5 each
Crabmeat, shrimp
Dressings: Herbed Buttermilk Ranch, Greek, Mustard Grain Vinaigrette, Cajun Ranch, Creamy Bleu Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Sweet & Sour, and Thousand Island. All made in house.
Side of wood grilled bread $1.50
Alehouse Salad, 7.5/10
Fresh mixed greens, carrots, cucumbers, cheddar, provolone, tomatoes, and house croutons.
Roasted Garlic Caesar Salad*, 7.5/10
A great Caesar! Romaine, house croutons, freshly shredded Parmesan, all tossed with Caesar dressing.
Greek Salad, 8/11.5
Fresh mixed greens tossed with cucumber and red onion in a light Greek dressing topped with feta, olives, tomato wedges, and banana peppers.
Spring Salad, 8/11
Add chicken or shrimp, 16 Ahi tuna or salmon*, 18
Chopped romaine, dried cranberries, candied pecans, apples, and feta cheese tossed in a sweet & sour dressing.
Wood Grilled Chicken, Bacon and Shrimp Salad, 16
Fresh mixed greens, carrots, cucumbers, avocado, tomatoes, and house croutons with bleu cheese crumbles, grilled chicken, applewood smoked bacon, and grilled shrimp.
Alehouse Fried Chicken Salad, 15
Crispy chicken bites tossed in ranch dressing with fresh mixed greens, cucumbers, corn, and red onions, candied pecan pieces and drizzled with BBQ sauce. Topped with onion rings.
Chicago Steak Salad, 17
Fresh mixed greens, red onions, mushrooms, cucumbers, and tomatoes with roasted red peppers, Gorgonzola, grilled sirloin steak*, and finished with ale-battered onion rings. Try it blackened!
Alehouse Salad Over the Top*
Chicken or shrimp, 15 Ahi tuna or salmon, 17
Try your choice blackened!
Fresh mixed greens, carrots, cucumbers, cheddar, provolone, tomatoes, and house croutons.
Greek Salad Over the Top*
Chicken or shrimp, 16 Ahi tuna or salmon, 18
Try your choice blackened!
Fresh mixed greens tossed with cucumber and red onion in a light Greek dressing topped with feta, olives, tomato wedges, and banana peppers.
Roasted Garlic Caesar Salad Over the Top*
Chicken or shrimp, 15 Ahi tuna or salmon, 18
Try your choice blackened!
Romaine, house croutons, and fresh shredded Parmesan, all tossed with Caesar dressing.
Santa Fe Salad, 15
Chopped lettuce, corn, black beans, red onion, mixed cheeses, diced tomato, cucumbers and Fajita chicken. Tossed in cilantro lime vinaigrette and topped with tortilla strips.
All burgers served with beach fries.
Bacon and Cheddar Burger*, 13
Half-pound wood grilled burger with applewood smoked bacon and cheddar cheese, served on a wood grilled bun.
Alehouse BBQ Burger*, 14
Two four-ounce hamburger patties wood grilled and basted with BBQ sauce, topped with cheddar cheese, applewood smoked bacon, and fried onion rings, on a wood grilled bun brushed with BBQ-ranch sauce.
Dave's Border Burger*, 13.5
A half pound burger blackened and topped with pepper jack cheese, ripe avocado, pico de gallo and fried jalapenos.
The Rustic Burger*, 11.5
Half-pound wood grilled burger, served on a wood grilled bun.
Burger of the Week*
Ask your server about this one.
Toppings, 75¢ each: Swiss, cheddar, Gouda, Gorgonzola, pepperjack, provolone, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, mushrooms, applewood smoked bacon.
All burgers served with beach fries.
Wood Grilled Salmon Sandwich*, 14.5
Wood grilled salmon with Gorgonzola cheese, mustard grain vinaigrette, lettuce and tomato and served on ciabatta bread.
Blackened Chicken Sandwich*, 13
Wood grilled and blackened chicken breast topped with thinly sliced Canadian bacon, melted pepperjack, lettuce, tomato, served on a wood grilled bun, with a side of chipotle mayonnaise.
Wood Grilled Veggie Sandwich, 13
Portobello mushroom, roasted red pepper, caramelized onions, spinach, mozzarella, tomato and balsamic vinaigrette on a wood grilled herb focaccia, served with a side salad.
Slow Roasted Roast Beef Sandwich*, 14.5
Shaved roast beef dipped in au jus, served on ciabatta bread with melted provolone and caramelized onions, with a dipping tub of au jus and horseradish mayo on the side.
Alehouse Reuben*, 13
Sliced corned beef with sauerkraut and Swiss cheese on wood grilled marble rye bread with 1000 island dressing.
Turkey Club with Avocado, 13
Roasted turkey on wood grilled brioche with lettuce, tomato, applewood smoked bacon, & avocado slices, brushed with aioli.
Ahi Tuna Sandwich*, 14.5
Wood grilled ahi tuna steak on a toasted ciabatta bun with lettuce, tomato and red onion. Served with wasabi mayo on the side.
Lump Crab Cake Sandwich*, 15
Served on a wood grilled ciabatta bun with lettuce and tomato remoulade sauce on the side.
Steak Bomb Sandwich* 14.5
Lean steak on wood grilled ciabatta bread with chipotle mayo, caramelized onions, wood fired red peppers and melted pepperjack. (Think about turkey or chicken.)
IPA Grouper Sandwich*, 15
Fried and served on wood grilled marble rye bread with melted Swiss cheese, 1000 island dressing, and cole slaw.
Crispy Fish Tacos*, 15
Three soft tacos, fried cod with sweet & spicy chipotle slaw and buttermilk sour cream sauce served with tortilla chips and pico de gallo.
Crab Cakes*, 18/26
Two jumbo lump crab cakes with beach fries, a side of remoulade and wood grilled asparagus. A single crab cake entrée is available.
Alehouse Ribs*, 23; Half Rack, 16
One and a half pounds of baby back ribs slowly cooked in house with a sweet and spicy chili rub covered with BBQ Sauce. Served with beach fries and in-house cole slaw.
Jambalaya*, 18.5
Shrimp, andouille sausage, chicken, peppers, tomatoes and red onions in a spicy, cream based Creole sauce served over rice. Also available with penne pasta.
The Alehouse Mac & Cheese, 15
Add chicken* or BBQ pork 18 or steak* 19
Prepared with Gouda, pepperjack and Parmesan. Topped with chopped applewood smoked
bacon, wood fired red peppers, sun dried tomatoes, summer squash and zucchini.
Wood Grilled Salmon*, 19
With redskin mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables. Try it blackened!
Ahi Tuna*, 19
Fresh Ahi tuna steak pan seared medium rare in a soy ginger lime sauce. Served with rice and fresh vegetables.
Dogfish Trio*, 21
Ale battered grouper, cod, and shrimp, crisp fried and served with beach fries, in-house cole slaw, tartar, and remoulade.
Crispy Fish & Chips*, 18
A huge portion of meaty, white, and flaky cod, complemented by beach fries, in-house cole slaw and remoulade sauce.
Memphis Chicken Platter*, 15
Wood grilled chicken breasts, basted with a sweet BBQ sauce, topped with ale battered onion rings, served with beach fries and in-house cole slaw.
New York Strip Steak*, 24
12 oz. New York strip topped with cajun butter and crispy onion rings. Served with wood grilled asparagus and mashed potatoes.
Available at Gaithersburg Only
Brisket Cheesesteak, 14.5
Slow smoked beef brisket with peppers, onions, provolone cheese and queso on a toasted hoagie roll. Served with beach fries.
Carolina Fried Chicken, 16
Double battered Deep South seasoned fried chicken breast paired with Carolina Sweet Heat ‘Que sauce. Served with mashed potatoes and veggies.
Pork Fried Rice, 15
Smoked pork tossed with jasmine rice, veggies and soy ginger. Topped with DFH Yum Yum sauce.
Pulled Pork Sandwich, 13.5
Slow smoked pulled pork topped with coleslaw and your choice of Carolina Sweet Heat or Kansas City ‘Que sauce on a toasted brioche bun and served with beach fries.
Brisket Pizza, 16
Topped with smoked brisket, peppers, onions, mozzarella, cheddar, provolone and parmesan cheeses, horseradish cream and BBQ sauce.
Apple Crisp, 7
Apples seasoned to perfection under a delicious layer
of toasted oat and brown sugar crumbles. Served warm a la mode.
Riley’s Bread Pudding, 7
A traditional moist bread pudding with just the right amount of
chocolate chips topped with a chocolate drizzle and served warm a la mode.
Dogfish Brownie Sundae, 7
Warm homemade brownies served with vanilla bean ice cream.
Topped with chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
Each person's sensitivity is different so be sure to consider past experiences with certain food products when ordering. Due to the possibility of cross-contamination with breaded/flour products, it is not recommended that any food coming from the fryer be consumed by a person on a gluten free diet. Please ask about additional menu items.
Great Beginnings
Spicy Calamari, 11.5
Sauteed & tossed with banana peppers & Cajun spices
Hummus Platter, 9.5
Two selections with veggies
Warm Three Cheese Crab Dip, 13
Served with veggies
Alehouse Wings, 11.5
Grilled or broiled & tossed in BBQ, Buffalo, or Old Bay; with ranch dipping sauce
Leafy Green Things
Gluten Free Dressings: Greek, Mustard Grain Vinaigrette, Caesar, Sweet & Sour, Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette & Buttermilk Ranch. (Bleu Cheese may contain gluten. Ingest at your own discretion.)
Alehouse Salad, 7.5/10
Add shrimp* 15 Add salmon* 17
Fresh mixed greens, carrots, cucumbers, cheddar & tomatoes.
Roasted Garlic Caesar Salad, 7.5/10
Add shrimp* 16 Add salmon* 17
Greek Salad, 8/11.5
Add shrimp* 16 Add salmon* 18
Fresh mixed greens tossed with cucumber & red onion in a light greek dressing topped with feta, olives, tomato wedges & banana peppers.
Spring Salad, 8/11
Add shrimp* 16 Add salmon* 18
Chopped romaine, dried cranberries, candied pecans, apples & feta cheese tossed in sweet & sour dressing.
Main Fare
Wood Grilled Salmon*, 19
Redskin mashed potatoes & fresh vegetables.
Ahi Tuna*, 19
Fresh ahi tuna steak pan seared medium rare with rice and vegetables.
Alehouse Ribs, 23/ half rack 16
Served with cole slaw & redskin mashed potatoes.
1 ½ pounds of baby back ribs slowly cooked in house with spicy chili rub covered with BBQ sauce.
Hearty Sandwiches & Burgers
Served on a gluten-free bun with your choice of coleslaw, red skin mashed potatoes, applesauce, long grain & wild rice, or black beans.
Substitute side salad $.75, fresh vegetables, $.50, Sauteed spinach, $.50 or wood-grilled asparagus $1.50.
Price reflects an extra .50 more than regular menu for gluten-free bun.
Wood Grilled Veggie Sandwich, 13.5
Portobello mushroom, roasted red pepper, caramelized onions, spinach, mozzarella and tomato. Served with a salad.
Turkey Club, 13.5
Roasted turkey, lettuce, tomato, bacon & avocado slices brushed with aioli.
Ahi Tuna Sandwich*, 15
Ahi tuna steak, lettuce, tomato, red onion and wasabi mayo on the side.
Dave's Border Burger*, 14
Blackened burger topped with pepperjack cheese, ripe avocado, pico & jalapenos.
The Rustic Burger* , 12
½ lb wood grilled burger, with lettuce & tomato.
Toppings $.75 each. Swiss, cheddar, gouda, pepperjack, provolone, roasted red peppers.
Pizzas
Build Your Own, 13
Marinara or pesto sauce
Toppings ($1.50 each) basil, mushrooms, onions, peppers, olives, spinach or ($2 each) asparagus, pepperoni, bacon, roasted red pepper
See Main Menu For Alehouse Creations and add $4 to regular price for Gluten Free Pizza Crust.
Kid’s Burger*, $7
Wood grilled with or without cheese with fries or applesauce.
Kid’s Pizza, $7
plain or pepperoni
Kid’s Pasta, $7
with butter, alfredo or marinara sauce
Kid’s Mac & Cheese, $7
Kid’s Grilled Cheese, $7
with fries or applesauce
Kid’s Chicken Tenders, $7
with fries or applesauce
Kid’s Salmon*, $9.5
served with Beach Fries
Kid’s Fish & Chips*, $8.5