Stan's Signature Starter Board (Sharable)
$ 21.00A sprawling wooden board piled high with crispy potato skins, fried jalapeños, golden onion rings, and breaded mozzarella sticks, served with dipping sauces under warm ambient lighting.
A sprawling wooden board piled high with crispy potato skins, fried jalapeños, golden onion rings, and breaded mozzarella sticks, served with dipping sauces under warm ambient lighting.
Seasoned fish cuts, lightly breaded and fried to golden perfection, served alongside traditional tartar sauce and a fresh lemon wedge.
Fresh tender chicken tenderloins, lightly battered and fried until golden and crisp, served with honey mustard dipping sauce.
Crispy flour tortilla folded with melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, savory onions, and sweet bell peppers.
Plump mushroom caps overflowing with savory crabmeat and a bubbly, golden-brown baked garlic butter cheese crust.
A half rack of tender, slow-smoked pork ribs glazed generously in our house-made smoky barbecue sauce.
Hand-scooped potato skins baked with melted cheddar, Monterey Jack cheese, and crispy bacon, served with cool sour cream.
Crispy golden-fried mozzarella sticks coated in seasoned breadcrumbs, served with a side of warm house marinara sauce.
Golden-fried jalapeño peppers stuffed with rich cream cheese, served alongside a cooling side of ranch dressing.
Crispy french fries layered generously with hearty house-made beef chili and melted cheddar cheese, served with a side of sour cream.
Chef's daily preparation of fresh, comforting soup made with seasonal ingredients.
Thick, comforting, and slow-simmered beef and bean chili packed with savory spices.
Mixed greens topped with tender grilled chicken, applewood smoked bacon, tomatoes, hard-boiled egg, and crumbled blue cheese, finished with balsamic vinaigrette.
Crisp greens or traditional romaine lettuce tossed with classic garnishes, crunchy croutons, and parmesan.
Romaine lettuce, Kalamata olives, juicy tomatoes, cucumbers, pepperoncini, feta cheese, egg, and anchovies tossed in balsamic vinaigrette.
A lighter, perfectly portioned version of our classic house or Caesar salad.
Seasoned oven-baked chicken wings cooked to order and finished with Stan's signature sweet and tangy mumbo sauce.
Crispy fried chicken wings tossed to perfection in our famous house mumbo sauce.
Jumbo whole chicken wings fried extra crispy and generously coated in signature mumbo sauce.
Crispy whole chicken wings served alongside fluffy pearl sugar waffles with butter and warm maple syrup.
Cajun-seasoned Gulf shrimp and tender chicken breast, blackened and served over fettuccine with a rich, creamy alfredo sauce.
Sautéed chicken breast and fresh broccoli florets served over fettuccine pasta finished in a velvety alfredo sauce.
Lightly breaded chicken breast oven-baked with house marinara, melted provolone, and parmesan cheese over a bed of pasta.
Eight plump sautéed Gulf shrimp tossed with broccoli over pasta in a garlic white wine alfredo cream sauce.
Classic fettuccine pasta tossed in a rich, velvety, and creamy homemade alfredo sauce.
Fresh broccoli florets, sliced mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers tossed in a light garlic white wine sauce.
Classic pasta served with our savory, house-made Italian tomato marinara sauce.
Oven-baked lump crab cake served on a toasted brioche roll with crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and fresh coleslaw.
Golden-fried haddock or catfish fillet served on a soft brioche roll with tartar sauce.
Tender seasoned chicken breast, fried or seared to perfection, served on a toasted brioche bun.
Warm, lean corned beef paired with sauerkraut, melted Euro blend cheese, and thousand island dressing on rye or white bread.
Grilled chicken breast finished with house BBQ glaze, applewood bacon, cheddar, and provolone on a toasted brioche roll.
Crispy fried Gulf shrimp served on a toasted roll with sriracha tartar sauce, coleslaw, and fresh tomato.
Golden fried catfish served on a toasted roll with sriracha tartar, house-made coleslaw, and vine-ripened tomato.
Seasoned and seared fresh ground beef burger served on a brioche roll with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickles.
Turkey breast, corned beef, and crispy bacon layered with fresh tomato and melted cheese, grilled on your choice of bread.
Thinly shaved steak chopped with onions and mushrooms, topped with melted provolone on a toasted sub roll.
Sliced turkey breast layered with crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise on toasted bread.
Tender boneless pork rib patty coated in smoky BBQ sauce, served on a brioche roll with coleslaw and pickle chips.
Flaky albacore tuna salad finished with melted cheddar or provolone cheese on grilled bread.
Albacore tuna mixed with mayonnaise, mustard, and sweet relish, topped with lettuce and tomato.
Crispy bacon slices, fresh red tomatoes, and crunchy lettuce served with mayonnaise on toasted bread.
Fresh Atlantic salmon fillet stuffed with rich lump crabmeat and baked to golden perfection.
Hand-cut, seasoned ribeye steak seared with compound butter, served with grilled onions and mushrooms.
Twin lump crab cakes oven-broiled to a golden brown finish, served with remoulade.
Hand-cut New York strip steak expertly seasoned, seared, and finished with house compound butter.
Flash-fried, batter-dipped shrimp and haddock fillet served alongside an oven-broiled crab cake.
Seasoned chicken breast strips lightly battered and fried to a golden crunch.
Juicy shrimp broiled, seared, or flash-fried with bold Old Bay seasoning and melted butter.
Grilled shell-free shrimp expertly seasoned with Old Bay and flame-kissed for a smoky flavor.
A 14 oz. bone-in pork chop slow-simmered with onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, and rich savory gravy.
Slow-braised beef short ribs simmered for hours with onions and rich brown gravy.
Tender St. Louis style pork ribs rubbed with a house blend of spices and slow-smoked.
A half rack of smoky BBQ ribs paired with your choice of savory shrimp preparation.
Hearty half rack of BBQ ribs served alongside crispy fried chicken strips.
Oven-roasted 14 oz. bone-in pork chop drizzled with a decadent garlic butter sauce.
Fresh Atlantic salmon fillet broiled delicately with lemon, butter, and herbs.
Seasoned fillet of haddock prepared either broiled to flaky perfection or flash-fried.
Fresh haddock fillet wrapped around savory lump crabmeat stuffing and baked.
Seasoned chicken breasts lightly battered and fried to a golden brown crunch.
Classic fluffy baked potato served hot with real butter.
Baked potato piled high with melted cheese, bacon bits, and sour cream.
Thick-cut onion rings battered and fried until crispy and golden.
Fresh house-made creamy coleslaw with a crisp, refreshing crunch.
Smooth, buttery, and creamy whipped potatoes.
Crispy golden french fries seasoned lightly with sea salt.
Fluffy, perfectly cooked seasoned white rice.
Chef's daily selection of tender, steamed seasonal vegetables.
Warm, toasted slices of bread brushed generously with garlic butter and herbs.
Moist lemon layer cake frosted with sweet, zesty lemon icing.
Decadent, multi-layered chocolate fudge cake with rich chocolate icing.
Warm, comforting homemade bread pudding drizzled with a sweet vanilla glaze.
Nestled away in a low-key, basement-level hideaway right in the heart of Downtown Washington, DC, Stan’s DC serves up an unpretentious, high-energy dining experience that locals and weekend explorers swear by. Combining the gritty charm of an old-school tavern with the lively ambiance of an after-hours lounge, this Black-owned establishment is famous for its generous hospitality, bustling atmosphere, and notoriously strong pours. Whether you are dropping in for a quick weekday lunch or gearing up for a lively weekend dinner, Stan's delivers a memorable night out.
The culinary philosophy here is all about unapologetic, soul-satisfying comfort food. Standout dishes that keep patrons coming back include:
Operating in the $20–$70 price bracket, Stan’s offers hearty, substantial portions that match the robust cost of their specialty cocktails. While drinks lean on the pricier side—frequently praised (and warned about!) for packing several shots into a single glass—the food plates are filling and designed to fuel a long evening of socializing.
Because of its cult-favorite status, expect a lively crowd and potential weekend wait times around 30 minutes. The venue offers full dine-in service, curbside pickup, and delivery, making it adaptable whether you want to join the bustling basement energy or enjoy your comfort food at home. Dietary preferences like vegetarian and gluten-free choices are available upon request, though the kitchen shines brightest when indulging in its classic fried and smoked American comfort staples.
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Stan's DC is located at 1029 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005, right in the Downtown area near McPherson Square.
Stan's DC is famous for its signature crispy chicken wings tossed in local mumbo sauce, jumbo wings and waffles, 8 oz. burgers, and notoriously strong specialty cocktails and spirits.
Yes, brunch is served every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, featuring comfort food classics like steak and eggs, shrimp and grits, and chicken and waffles.
The typical price range per person falls between $20 and $70, depending on whether you order alcoholic beverages, which are known for their heavy, generous pours.
Yes, the restaurant accommodates various dietary needs with vegetarian pasta options and select gluten-free entrée choices, though guests with strict dietary restrictions should notify their server.
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