St. Anselm – Steakhouse
Step into a warm, wood-accented haven where the smoky aroma of grilled oysters mingles with the comforting scent of buttery, golden-brown biscuits. The kitchen masterfully balances rugged, soulful flavors like crispy pig head croquettes and thick-cut heritage bacon against the refined elegance of kampachi crudo and velvety burrata paired with mortadella. Whether lingering over blue crab deviled eggs or sharing small plates in the glow of the dining room, guests find a celebration of honest, ingredient-driven cooking that feels both nostalgic and entirely modern.
1250, 5th Street Northeast, Washington, DC, 20002 +12028642199 https://stanselmdc.com/0Cuisine: Steakhouse
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at St. Anselm
Dairy-Free at St. Anselm
St. Anselm in Washington has 20 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Celery Root, Crispy Bacon and Radicchio & Little Gem. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at St. Anselm
St. Anselm in Washington has 17 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Celery Root, Crispy Bacon and Gingerdoodles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at St. Anselm
St. Anselm in Washington has 29 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Celery Root, Carrot Cake and Chocolate Chip Pancakes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at St. Anselm
St. Anselm in Washington has 5 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Bacon, Smoked Salmon and Buttermilk Pie. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at St. Anselm
St. Anselm in Washington has 7 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Bacon, Grilled Broccoli and Butcher's Steak. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at St. Anselm
St. Anselm in Washington has 7 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Bacon, Grilled Broccoli and Butcher's Steak. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at St. Anselm
St. Anselm in Washington has 3 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Bacon, Grilled Broccoli and Whole Branzino. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at St. Anselm
St. Anselm in Washington has 10 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Celery Root, Radicchio & Little Gem and Grilled Broccoli. 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 St. Anselm
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| White Port & Tonic | 2.5 g | 67.5 g |
| Pork Sausage Links | 20.2 g | 52.1 g |
| Gin Martini | 7.9 g | 49.2 g |
| Fried Bologna Sandwich | 144 g | 41.8 g |
| Pork Porterhouse | 26.2 g | 40.2 g |
| Gold Rush | 4.9 g | 38.8 g |
| Crispy Pig Head Croquette | 18.3 g | 31.6 g |
| Southwest Salad | 67.3 g | 31 g |
| Baby Iceberg | 39.9 g | 29.9 g |
| Crispy Bacon | 0 g | 29.9 g |
| Frisee Salad | 20 g | 28.8 g |
| 16 oz. Ribeye | 43.4 g | 28 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Buttermilk Biscuits - $16: pimento cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Blue Crab Deviled Eggs - $17 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Avocado Toast - $14: sunny side up egg, fresno chili Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Yogurt & Granola - $11: mixed berry jam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Thick Cut Heritage Bacon - $15 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Crispy Pig Head Croquette - $16 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata & Mortadella - $25: pistachios, olive tapenade, grilled ciabatta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kampachi Crudo - $19: hearts of palm, asian pear Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tartare - $24: calabrian chili Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Renal, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Oysters - $8: smoked herb butter Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Baby Iceberg - $19: heritage bacon, blue cheese, chopped egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southwest Salad - $24: grilled chicken, avocado, chipotle ranch, crispy tortilla Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Frisee Salad - $17: bacon vinaigrette, brioche, apple, poached egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Radicchio & Little Gem - $17: marinated artichokes, heirloom beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Acorn Squash Salad - $16: acorn squash, stracciatella, grain granola Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Pit Beef Sandwich - $21: shaved onions, tiger sauce, kaiser roll, steak fries Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Bologna Sandwich - $21: dijonnaise, american cheese, steak fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken Sandwich - $24: mayo, iceberg, tomato, steak fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Sandwich - $19: seeded sourdough, garlic aioli, avocado, cheddar, steak fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bodega Breakfast Sandwich - $19: bacon, egg, and cheese, steak fries Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Cheeseburger - $25.5: 1000 island, american cheese, onion, steak fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggs Your Way - $16: toast, fingerling potatoes, choice of bacon or sausage Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Smoked Ham Steak & Fried Eggs - $32: red-eye gravy Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Rancheros - $21: tostada, sunny side egg, mozzarella, avocado Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cheddar Cheese Omelet - $16: cheddar cheese, fingerling potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Denver Omelet - $17: country ham, green peppers, cheddar cheese, fingerling potatoes Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Smoked Salmon - $27: hash browns, crème fraiche, salmon roe, chopped egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- French Toast - $16: blueberry compote, oat crumble, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chocolate Chip Pancakes - $15: cultured salted butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Duck Pot Pie - $27: duck leg confit, heritage bacon, sweet potato, mushroom Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charred Bobo Chicken - $30: aji verde sauce Dietary tags: GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Celery Root - $24: almond purée, salsa macha Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
From the Grill
- Salmon Collar - $24: lemon, garlic butter Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butcher's Steak - $39: garlic butter Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- 16 oz. Ribeye - $58 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner
- NY Strip - $49: au poivre sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ax Handle Ribeye - $3.85: priced per ounce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner
- Wagyu Skirt Steak - $59 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 32oz Prime T-Bone - $120 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Leg Steak - $29: pepper relish Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Porterhouse - $32: pickles Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Branzino - $45: root vegetable escabeche Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Monster Prawn - $28: garlic butter Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Hashbrowns - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Grilled Broccoli - $12: lemon Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Sausage Links - $9 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Crispy Fingerling Potatoes - $11: ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Bacon - $13 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Pan-Fried Mashed Potatoes - $12: bacon fat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Sweet Potato - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Fries - $10: ranch Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creamy Spinach - $14 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wild Mushrooms - $15: madeira butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Apple Crumble - $15: almond crumble, vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Buttermilk Pie - $14: buttermilk, citrus whipped cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Peanut Butter Pie - $14: creme fraiche, peanut brittle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Carrot Cake - $13: cream cheese frosting Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Cake - $12: chocolate buttercream, dark chocolate glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Ice Cream Cake - $12: vanilla and brownie ice creams, chocolate crunchies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- St. Anselm Root Beer Float - $15: vanilla ice cream, choice of root beer, birch beer, or cheerwine Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Scoops of the Day - $8 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Gingerdoodles - $8 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Beverages
- Mimosa Service - $65: bottle of sparkling wine and carafe of orange juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Bloody Mary - $15: wheatley vodka, st. anselm bloody mary mix
- Sherry Cobbler - $14: amontillado sherry, pomegranate and cranberry, orange Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Lectin-Free
- Americano - $18: bonal, muz vermouth
- Gold Rush - $16: buffalo trace bourbon, honey, lemon
- Irish Coffee - $17: tullamore dew, la colombe ‘louisiane’, whipped cream
- Espresso Cocktail - $17: tullamore dew, la colombe ‘louisiane’, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cosmopolitan - $9: citrus-infused wheatley vodka, orange liqueur, lime, cranberry
- Espresso Martini - $9: one vodka, coffee liqueur, la colombe cold brew, demerara
- Gin Martini - $9: bombay gin, dolin dry vermouth, lemon twist or olive Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Dirty Martini - $9: haku vodka, olive brine, manzanilla olives
- Manhattan - $9: rittenhouse rye, sibona, cocchi di torino, angostura, amarena cherry
- White Port & Tonic - $14: white port, elderflower tonic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Atkins, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Vodka & Bubbles - $18: wheatley vodka, passionfruit liqueur, vanilla, lime, sparkling Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about St. Anselm
- Is St. Anselm dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. St. Anselm has 20 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Celery Root, Crispy Bacon and Radicchio & Little Gem.
- What can I eat at St. Anselm on a dairy-free diet?
- Roasted Celery Root, Crispy Bacon and Radicchio & Little Gem carry the dairy-free tag, out of 20 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does St. Anselm have vegan options?
- Yes. 10 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Roasted Celery Root and Radicchio & Little Gem.
- Is St. Anselm gluten-free?
- 17 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 St. Anselm?
- White Port & Tonic, at roughly 67.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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