P. J. Clark's – American
Stepping into this storied institution feels like a journey through time, where the rhythmic shucking of briny East Coast oysters and the clink of chilled martini glasses set the stage for a quintessential tavern experience. The air buzzes with a timeless energy as tables are laden with towering seafood platters and inventive small plates, from decadent peekytoe crab dips to savory, glazed ribs that bridge the gap between classic tradition and bold, contemporary flavor.
1600, K Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20006 +12024636610 https://pjclarkes.com/location/washington/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at P. J. Clark's
Dairy-Free at P. J. Clark's
P. J. Clark's in Washington has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Deluxe Tower, Long Island Littlenecks (Half Dozen) and Crispy Onion Strings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at P. J. Clark's
P. J. Clark's in Washington has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Deluxe Tower, Long Island Littlenecks (Half Dozen) and East Coast Oysters (Half Dozen). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at P. J. Clark's
P. J. Clark's in Washington has 13 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Zucchini & Eggplant Chips, Rhode Island Calamari and Maine Lobster Roll (Connecticut Style). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at P. J. Clark's
P. J. Clark's in Washington has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rhode Island Calamari, The Deluxe Tower and Pan Roast Salmon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at P. J. Clark's
P. J. Clark's in Washington has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Deluxe Tower, Jumbo Bloody Mary and Long Island Littlenecks (Half Dozen). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at P. J. Clark's
P. J. Clark's in Washington has 6 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Newport Steak Frites, Rhode Island Calamari and The Deluxe Tower. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at P. J. Clark's
P. J. Clark's in Washington has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Deluxe Tower and Long Island Littlenecks (Half Dozen). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at P. J. Clark's
P. J. Clark's in Washington has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Jumbo Bloody Mary. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at P. J. Clark's
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| The Deluxe Tower | 4 g | 47.6 g |
| Maine Lobster Cobb | 12.3 g | 43.8 g |
| Little Gem Caesar Salad | 71.3 g | 34.7 g |
| The Cadillac Burger | 14.9 g | 33.4 g |
| Country Chicken Pot Pie | 0.6 g | 20.9 g |
| Rhode Island Calamari | 17.4 g | 19.5 g |
| Parmesan Truffle Fries | 22.6 g | 19.3 g |
| Pan Roast Salmon | 0.1 g | 13.3 g |
| Warm Baguette | 13.2 g | 13 g |
| Korean Sticky Ribs | 0 g | 10.7 g |
| Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Cocktail | 0.3 g | 10.5 g |
| Zucchini & Eggplant Chips | 18.5 g | 10.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Raw Bar
- East Coast Oysters (Half Dozen) - $25: Freshly shucked oysters Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Long Island Littlenecks (Half Dozen) - $16: Freshly shucked clams Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Cocktail - $23: Classic cocktail sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Deluxe Tower - $115: 12 oysters, 6 jumbo shrimp, 6 little neck clams, 1/2 maine lobster Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Cheesesteak Egg Rolls - $18: Crushed pepper dipping sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maine Peekytoe Crab Dip - $27: Served hot with old bay crostini Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rhode Island Calamari - $21: Pickled peppers, garlic, olive oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Korean Sticky Ribs - $22: Sweet & spicy gochujang bbq sauce, sesame, scallion Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zucchini & Eggplant Chips - $18: Tzatziki, crispy feta cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oven-Baked Pretzel Bites - $14: Cheesy brooklyn lager rarebit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups and Salads
- New England Clam Chowder - $18: Double smoked bacon, potato, cream Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Little Gem Caesar Salad - $18: Little gem romaine, parmesan, croutons, light anchovy dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maine Lobster Cobb - $38: Maine lobster tail & claw, bib lettuce, tomato, scallion, bacon lardons, avocado, blue cheese crumbles, soft boiled egg Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Newport Steak Frites - $38: Sea salt fries, maitre d’ butter Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Country Chicken Pot Pie - $27: Cheddar cheese crust Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Roast Salmon - $34: Artichoke hearts, fennel, beurre blanc Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Cadillac Burger - $27: Double smoked bacon, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, served with sea salt fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maine Lobster Roll (Connecticut Style) - $35: Warm melted butter, toasted brioche bun Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Parmesan Truffle Fries - $12: Fries with parmesan and truffle oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Onion Strings - $10: Dijon aioli Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Warm Baguette - $6: Whipped honey butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- New York Cheesecake - $15: Cherry compote Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Brownie Sundae - $15: Vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, cherry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Jumbo Bloody Mary - $20: 3oz of Grainger’s organic Vodka and 1884 Bloody Mix Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Atkins, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb
- Brooklyn Lager - $9: Draft beer
- Prosecco (Glass) - $14: Tullia, Veneto
Frequently Asked Questions about P. J. Clark's
- Is P. J. Clark's dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. P. J. Clark's has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The Deluxe Tower, Long Island Littlenecks (Half Dozen) and Crispy Onion Strings.
- What can I eat at P. J. Clark's on a dairy-free diet?
- The Deluxe Tower, Long Island Littlenecks (Half Dozen) and Crispy Onion Strings carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does P. J. Clark's have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Jumbo Bloody Mary.
- Is P. J. Clark's gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at P. J. Clark's?
- The Deluxe Tower, at roughly 47.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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