The Monocle – Steakhouse
The Monocle serves as a sophisticated haven where the day begins with the comforting aroma of golden French toast and farm-fresh eggs prepared to perfection. The experience transitions seamlessly into a refined display of coastal artistry, showcasing tender grilled octopus and decadent jumbo lump crabmeat imperial that capture the vibrant, briny essence of the sea in an atmosphere of timeless elegance.
107, D Street Northeast, Washington, DC, 20002 +12025464488 https://themonocle.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, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at The Monocle
Dairy-Free at The Monocle
The Monocle in Washington has 13 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Atlantic Salmon Filet, Broccolini and Oyster and Shiitake Mushrooms. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Monocle
The Monocle in Washington has 13 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Atlantic Salmon Filet, Broccolini and Oyster and Shiitake Mushrooms. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Monocle
The Monocle in Washington has 21 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Atlantic Salmon Filet, Broccolini and Oyster and Shiitake Mushrooms. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The Monocle
The Monocle in Washington has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Spicy Sausage with Peppers and Onions, Shellfish Bisque and Grilled Octopus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at The Monocle
The Monocle in Washington has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Broccolini, Filet Mignon CAB 8oz and Grilled Squash. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Monocle
The Monocle in Washington has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Broccolini, Spicy Sausage with Peppers and Onions and Filet Mignon CAB 8oz. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at The Monocle
The Monocle in Washington has 3 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Atlantic Salmon Filet, Broccolini and French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Monocle
The Monocle in Washington has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Broccolini, French Fries and House Paradise Salad. 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 The Monocle
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Shellfish Bisque | 9 g | 43.7 g |
| Baby Arugula Salad | 24.4 g | 43.5 g |
| D Street Angus Burger | 71.6 g | 41.1 g |
| Shrimp Salad Louis | 40.8 g | 37.4 g |
| Spicy Sausage with Peppers and Onions | 9 g | 29.2 g |
| Grilled Squash | 6.4 g | 23.9 g |
| Tenderloin of Steak Salad Blue | 19.8 g | 23.3 g |
| Frenched Chicken Breast | 9.8 g | 21.8 g |
| Grilled Octopus | 0.1 g | 21 g |
| Scrambled Eggs with Onions and Peppers | 7.9 g | 20.9 g |
| Farm Fresh Eggs | 40.5 g | 20.6 g |
| Continental Breakfast | 107 g | 15.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast
- Continental Breakfast - $25: Granola cereal, assorted pastries, and yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Farm Fresh Eggs - $30: Applewood bacon or chicken sausage, toast Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch
- French Toast - $28: Berry compote, maple syrup and spicy Italian sausage Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Scrambled Eggs with Onions and Peppers - $32: Spicy Italian sausage, warm tomato parmesan and toast Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Atlantic Smoked Salmon Platter - $35: Chopped onions, capers and dill (serves six) Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
Appetizers
- Grilled Octopus - $19: Santorini fava Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Imperial - $24: Sliced avocado Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crisp Fried Calamari - $17: Red pepper aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Sausage with Peppers and Onions - $11: Spicy Italian sausage, peppers, onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Squash - $13: Roasted peppers, goat cheese, pesto Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shellfish Bisque - $15: Shrimp, lobster, and crab meat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sushi-Grade Tuna Tartare - $19: Avocado, Asian sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Baby Arugula Salad - $14: Shaved Parmesan and pears Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- BLT Salad - $14: Bacon, tomatoes, butter lettuce, cucumber, radish and blue cheese dressing Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Paradise Salad - $15: Hearts of palm, avocado, tomatoes, button mushrooms, romaine, house vinaigrette 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
- Shrimp Salad Louis - $24: Shrimp, butter lettuce, asparagus, avocado, tomatoes, radish, hardboiled eggs, Louis Dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tenderloin of Steak Salad Blue - $26: Char-grilled Certified Angus Tenderloin, field greens, roasted peppers, blue cheese, balsamic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Filet Mignon CAB 8oz - $58: Red wine sauce, mushroom essence Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hanger Steak CAB 10oz - $39: Cognac mushroom sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bone-in Rib Eye Steak 20oz - $78: Certified Black Angus Beef with spicy chili butter Available at: dinner
- NY Sirloin Steak CAB USDA Prime 14oz - $69: Hand sliced Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Iowa Pork Rib Chop 12oz - $32: Mustard sauce, market vegetables and potatoes Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calf's Liver - $28: Apple wood smoked bacon, caramelized onions and potatoes Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Frenched Chicken Breast - $29: Capers, pine nuts, white wine sauce, market vegetables and potatoes Dietary tags: High-Fiber, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Lump Crab Cake 6oz - $39: Blue crab-jumbo lump, julienne zucchini, peppers Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Atlantic Salmon Filet - $32: Leek-fennel sauce, broccolini Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- D Street Angus Burger - $19: Chipotle mayo, peppers, onions, melted mozzarella, fries Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Littleneck Clam Linguine - $26: Garlic, white wine butter sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Pasta - $19: Wilted spinach, wild mushrooms, roasted red pepper sauce with cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Monocle House Potato Gratin - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Onion Rings - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broccolini - $8: Lemon spicy olive oil Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oyster and Shiitake Mushrooms - $12 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creamed Spinach - $9: Reggiano Parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Chocolate Panna Cotta - $9: Whipped cream and almonds Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Lemon Curd Pie - $9: Raspberry sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Cheesecake - $9: Rum roasted pineapple Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Classic Crème Brulee - $9: Made fresh daily Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Haagen Daz Ice Cream - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Seasonal Berries - $9: Strawberry, blackberry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
Beverages
- Aperol Spritz - $13: Prosecco, Aperol and soda, fresh orange
- Gin Blossom - $16: Hendricks, St Germain, fresh lemon and soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Ginger Manhattan - $14: Orange and rosemary infused bourbon, Domaine De Canton, Angostura floater Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- DC Brau Corruption IPA - $7 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- Stella Artois - $7
- Seasonal Beer on Tap Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about The Monocle
- Is The Monocle dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Monocle has 13 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Atlantic Salmon Filet, Broccolini and Oyster and Shiitake Mushrooms.
- What can I eat at The Monocle on a dairy-free diet?
- Atlantic Salmon Filet, Broccolini and Oyster and Shiitake Mushrooms carry the dairy-free tag, out of 13 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Monocle have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Broccolini and French Fries.
- Is The Monocle gluten-free?
- 13 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 The Monocle?
- Shellfish Bisque, at roughly 43.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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