The Eastern – American
The Eastern serves as a stylish neighborhood sanctuary where the warm glow of the dining room sets the stage for a communal feast of vibrant, globally-inspired small plates. Guests linger over velvety swirls of muhammara and white bean hummus paired with salt-dusted soft pretzels, while the signature "Beastern" provides a hearty anchor to an eclectic menu of crispy arancini and artisanal charcuterie. It is a place where every bite feels like a celebration of texture and spice, perfect for an evening of spirited conversation and shared discovery.
360 7th Street Southeast, Washington DC 20003 https://easternwinebar.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 4:00 PM - 11:00+ PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 2:00 PM - 11:00+ PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its intimate, dim lighting and quiet atmosphere that invites unhurried conversation, guests love the sophisticated yet comfortable dining experience. Diners rave about the squash tartine for its refined layers and the luxuriously tender beef cheek enriched by a deep wine reduction. Standout dishes include the flaky black cod with charred onions and a decadent chocolate cheesecake featuring maple bourbon caramel and chocolate kataifi. Reviewers highlight the thoughtful cooking and precise execution of the menu, noting that the refined flavors make for a truly indulgent evening.
Menu
Starters
- White Bean Hummus - $12: With house pita.
- Pimento Cheese - $12: With house charcuterie rolls.
- Muhammara - $12: With house-fried pita.
- Soft Pretzels - $9: With a homemade cheese sauce & mustard.
- Arancini - $8: House-made arrabbiata, parmesan.
- House Marinated Olives - $7
Charcuterie & Cheese
- The Beastern - $60: One of each meat and cheese & all accoutrements.
- Small Cheese - $24: Boozin ewe, triple cream, stagg white cheddar, house marmalade, mustard, giardiniera.
- Small Charcuterie - $25: Soppressata, truffle salami, bresaola, glazier blue point, horseradish mustard, marmalade, giardiniera.
- Large Cheese - $32: Coopers Hill, Gloucester, boozin' ewe, glazier blue point, triple cream, stagg white cheddar, house marmalade, mustard, giardiniera, pickled carrots, St. Remy Sour Cherries.
- Large Charcuterie - $33: Spicy soppressata, fennel salami, truffle salami, capicola, Coopers Hill, Stagg white cheddar, house marmalade, mustard, giardiniera, pickled carrots, St. Remy sour cherries.
- BYO Board - Pick 3 - $24: All served with accoutrements and crostini. Selection of cheeses and meats.
- BYO Board - Pick 5 - $33: All served with accoutrements and crostini. Selection of cheeses and meats.
From the Garden
- Roasted Beet Salad - $16: Goat cheese foam, tarragon & basil oil, microgreens.
- Winter Kale Salad - $14: Fresh kale, crispy lime chili tortilla strips, lime honey dijon dressing, parmesan.
- Roasted Carrots - $14: Honey, thyme, spicy serrano yogurt.
From the Sea
- Tuna Tartar - $18: Sweet peppers, cilantro, avocado, cucumber, orange ginger glaze, wasabi sesame seeds, crispy wontons.
- Shrimp Tacos - $18: Avocado, vegetables, sriracha mayo, flour tortilla.
From the Land
- Pitts - Burger - $18: Nueske’s bacon, fontina cheese, Duke’s mayo, bibb lettuce, brioche, creole herb roasted potatoes.
- Lamb Skewers - $17: Mint yogurt, cilantro & mint chutney, pita.
- Chef Luis’ Filet Tacos - $18: Cheese, cherry tomatoes, chimichurri.
- Crispy Chicken Sandwich - $18: Arugula, American cheese, mm sauce, pickles, brioche, side salad.
- Creamy Mushroom Linguine - $16: Mushrooms, fresh spinach, garlic white wine cream sauce, roasted serrano peppers.
- Chicken Skewers - $17: Dill & Lime yogurt, pita.
Sweets
- Fresh Berry Cobbler - $10: Vanilla ice cream, black lime zest.
- Chef Luis’ Homemade Cheesecake - $10: Topped with fresh berries.
Beverages
- New York Sour - $13: Bourbon, Lemon, Red Wine
- The Black Bowery - $14: Rye, Amaro, Bitters
- The Upstate Elvis - $14: Gin, Cointreau, Orange, Bitters, Lemon
- Rob Sommbie - $10: Shot of Bourbon, Fernet
- Eastern Sazerac - $13: Rye Whiskey, Peychaud’s, Absinthe
- Spirit of Sean Luis - $14: Del Maguey Mezcal, Orange, Amaro, Arancia
- Sophie Rose - $13: Vodka, Rose, Lime
- Drunk Monk - $14: Gin, Green Centum, Cherry Liqueur
- The Messi Gaudi - $9: Staff Pick Vermouth, Olive, Citrus
- Sunset in The Eastern - $13: Aperitivo, Orange Syrup, Prosecco
- Kalimotxo - $10: Red Wine, Cola
- Portugal - The Drink - $11: White Port, Tonic, Lemon
- Victory Prima Pils - $8: 5.3%
- Hoegaarden - $8: 5%
- DB Juicy Magic - $8: 7%
- Highlife - $5: 4.6%
- Athletic NA - $7: 0%
Wine
- NV Mira Me - $12: Paredes, Spain
- NV Alfredo Bertolani - $14: Lambrusco Sorbara, Romana, Italy
- NV Tapiz - $15: Malbec Rose, Mendoza, Argentina
- 22 Brokenwood - $15: Semillon, Hunter Valley, Australia
- 22 Kumusha - $15: Sondagskloof, South Africa
- 20 Chateau De Ricaud - $20: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Bordeaux
- 23 Docil - $14: Vinho Verde, Loureiro, Portugal
- 24 White Sommbie - $17: Our dear Rob’s personal white blend
- 23 Le Rochoy - $28: Sancerre Loire, France
- 22 North Valley - $18: Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR
- 21 Sentinel - $26: Cabernet Sauv, Sonoma, CA
Add-ons
- Add Chicken - $6
- Add Fried Egg - $2