Buddy's – Italian
At Buddy's, the air hums with a spirited energy, carrying the bold, peppery aromas of jerk spices and Old Bay seasoning that promise a soulful, flavor-drenched feast. Guests dive into plates of crispy blackened catfish and golden-brown crab cakes, while the rich, velvety comfort of seafood mac n cheese and zesty shrimp creole brings a vibrant taste of the coast to every table.
3232;3234 11th Street Northwest https://buddysdc.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Currently closed
Hours
- Wednesday - Thursday
- 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Friday
- 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for offering a reliable and quick dining experience, guests highlight the fair pricing and efficient service that makes it a solid choice for a casual meal. Reviewers appreciate the consistent quality of the food, noting that it serves as a dependable option for those seeking a straightforward and satisfying bite in a convenient and accessible setting.
Menu
Appetizers
- Jerk Wings - $14: Habanero, Island Spice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
- Nachos - $12: Tomatoes, Onions, Corn, Cilantro, Peppers, Jalapenos, Cheese Sauce topped w/ Cheese Blend Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Old Bay Wings - $14: Garlic, Italian, Old Bay Seasoning Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Candida
- Seafood Mac n Cheese - $20: Crab, Shrimp, Truffle Dust Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Crab Cake - $18: Lump Blue Crab, Peppers, Scallions, w/ Lemon Aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Blackened Catfish Bites - $17: Seared Crispy with Cajun Remoulade Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Shrimp Creole - $16: Wild Caught Shrimp with Savory Creole Sauce over rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Sesame Chopped Chicken - $12: Five Spice, Ginger, Smoked Salt, Sweet Soy Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chicken Tenders - $12: Marinated Breast Tenderloins Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Beer Battered Fish - $12: Dipped Chilean Sea Bass Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Vegan Mac - $12: Cashew Cream, Portobello, Truffle Dust Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Deviled Eggs - $10: Country Style w/ Smoked White Fish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Lectin-Free
- Loaded Fries - $7: Served w/ choice of toppings
- Vegetable Spring Rolls - $9: Carrots, Onions, Cabbage handrolled and served with an Asian vinagerette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
Brunch Specialties
- Vegan Souffle - $15: Jamaican Ackee, Tomatoes, Corn, Scallions, Shallots, Mushrooms, Peppers, & Arugula Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Egg Souffle - $13: Topped w/ Gruyère Cheese, Tomatoes, Corn, Scallions, Shallots, Mushrooms, Peppers, & Arugula Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating
- Potato Hash W/Egg - $13: Oven Baked Potato Hash Served w/Poached Egg & Hollandaise Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Ackee & Vegetables in Tomato Sauce Polenta Cakes - $17: Polenta cakes served with Ackee & Vegetables in Tomato Sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Crab, Shrimp & Sausage Gumbo Polenta Cakes - $15: Polenta cakes served with Crab, Shrimp & Sausage Gumbo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken, Avocado & Salsa Polenta Cakes - $13: Polenta cakes served with Chicken, Avocado & Salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Avocado Toast - $12: Thick Cut Multigrain Toast Topped w/ Avocado, Feta, Lime, Cilantro, Pickled Onions, Radish, Pumpkin Seeds & Hummus Drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Belgian Waffles - $11: Plain Belgian Waffles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Main Courses
- Vegan Bowl - $14: Confetti Rice, Collard Greens, Sweet Potatoes & Curry Cabbage Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Handhelds
- Crabby Patty - $21: Maryland Style, Remoulade, Cajun Slaw, served with chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Short Rib Burger - $17: French Onions, Pickles, Cheese, Aioli, served with chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fried Chicken Sandwich - $17: Marinated Thigh, Cajun Slaw, Pickles, served with chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Portabella Burger - $15: Mushroom Patty, French Onions, Pickles, Aioli, served with chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Soups & Salads
- Curry Seafood Bisque - $14: Coconut, Crab, Chilean Sea Bass, Shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics
- Gumbo - $12: Chicken, Shrimp, Andouille Sausage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Avocado Caesar - $12: Housemade Croutons, Parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- House Salad - $12: Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Carrots, Scallions, Peppers Choice of: Ranch, Blue Cheese, Balsamic Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
Sides
- Candied Bacon - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Lectin-Free
- Turkey Bacon - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Chorizo Sausage - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Candida
- Biscuits & Hot Honey - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Potato Hash - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free
- Eggs Any Style - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Sweet Potatoes - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Pegan
- Confetti Rice - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Curry Cabbage - $7 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Coconut Collard Greens - $7 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Fried Pickles - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- French Fries - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Mac & Cheese - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Asian Slaw - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Buddy Style (Sharing Sizes)
- Buddy's Wings (Family Style) - $40: Serves 4-6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Buddy's Nachos (Family Style) - $28: Serves 4-6 Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Buddy's Fries (Family Style) - $18: Serves 4-6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
Desserts
- Apple Cinnamon Egg Roll - $9: Saigon Cinnamon, Dulce de Leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Strawberry Cream Egg Roll - $9: Strawberry Coulis Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Mimosa Carafe - $28: Orange, Pineapple, Guava, or Cranberry
- Mimosa - $9: Orange, Pineapple, Guava, or Cranberry
- Espress Yourself - $15: BlackLeaf Premium Vodka, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur, Kahlua, Demerara
- Bourbon Split - $13: Bourbon, Caramelized Banana, Chocolate Bitters
- Capital Sunrise - $13: Tequila, Lime, Orange, Cherry
- Bloody Mary - $13: Vodka, Buddy’s House made Bloody Mix
- Bloody Maria - $13: Tequila, Buddy’s House made Bloody Mix
- Bloody Bull - $13: Bourbon or Rye, Beef Stock, Buddy’s House made Bloody Mix
- Bloody Beer - $13: Vodka, Beer, Buddy’s House made Bloody Mix
- Unassuming Stare - $13: Tequila, Lime, Guava, Agave, Triple Sec
- District Oasis - $13: Rum, Pineapple, Citrus, Cherry
- Wherever I Go - $13: Bourbon, Angostura, Peppercorn, Bitters, Vanilla
- Urban Side-Kick - $13: Cognac, Chambord, Raspberry, Lemon, Combier
- Modern Interpretation of Luxury - $13: Vodka, Lemon, Guava, Elderflower, Sparkling
- Slick Rick - $13: Gin, Lime, Demerara, Soda
- Hospitality Hero - $13: Shot of Any Rail Spirit w/ Our Chosen Draft
- Selected Draft Beers - $6
- White Wine - $6
- Red Wine - $6