Cafe Ole

4000 Wisconsin Ave NW- Btwn Upton St NW & Rodman St NW
Washington, DC 20016

202 244-1330

Lunch
Soup $4.25
Soup Du Jour	4.50
Chicken Soup   Diced chicken, celery, zucchini, and tomato in a rich broth	4.25
Lentil Soup *   Topped with garlic yogurt, sumac and crispy onions	4.25
Black Bean *   Topped with cilantro and garlic yogurt	4.25
Salads
Moroccan BBQ Salad   Grilled flank steak marinated in harissa bar-b-que sauce, served on a bed of lettuce, tomato, onions, and cucumber, tossed with a spicy vinaigrette and topped with crispy potatoes	8.95
Mediterranean Lamb Salad   Lamb marinated in fresh herbs and spices served on a bed of lettuce, cannelini beans, feta cheese and a cumin vinaigrette dressing	8.95
Ole Greek Salad   Crispy romaine, tomato, red onion, olives, feta cheese, cucumber and boiled eggs with tapenade vinaigrette dressing	6.95
Albacore Tuna for	add 1.95
Tuna Kabob for	add 3.95
Fatoosh Salad *   Romaine, diced cucumbers, tomato, celery, fresh parsley, mint and grilled pita chips tossed in a lemon sumac dressing	6.95
Fatoosh Salad *   Grilled Chicken for	add 1.75
Lamb Kabob for	add 3.95
Caesar's Treasure   Crispy romaine, julienne carrots, red onion, Parmesan cheese and grilled chicken tossed in a creamy smoked garlic dressing	6.95
Istanbul Express *   Chopped salad with red onion, radish, carrot, peppers, celery, cucumber, tomato and feta cheese tossed in a Mediterranean vinaigrette	6.25
Grilled Chicken for	add 1.75
Basket of Grilled Pita Chips	1.25
Basket of French Bread	1.35
Rollups
Wrapped In Grilled Lavash
Chicken Shawarma   Chicken marinated in garlic, rosemary, and zahtar grilled and served with tomatoes, romaine, turnips, onion and creamy garlic yogurt	6.95
Lamb Tagine   Moroccan lamb stew with carrots, caramelized onions over Israeli couscous topped with curry aioli	7.95
Sultan's Stew   Beef sauteed with onions, garlic, tomato and spices slowly stewed with black beans and served with Basmati rice and yogurt sauce	6.25
"Z" Provencal Chicken   Grilled lemon pepper chicken with tomato, sauteed onions, olives, artichokes, wild rice, crispy onions and le	6.75
Lebanese Celebration   Grilled chicken marinated in Lebanese spices served with bulgur, scallions, lemon confit, hummus, and lemon pepper aioli	6.75
Spanish Gold   Saffron paella with shrimp, calamari and merguez sausage mixed with peppers, carrot, garlic, and orzo	7.95
Kibbutz Special *   Grilled peppers, onions, zucchini, yellow squash, and eggplant with Israeli couscous, pickled papaya and tomato vinaigrette	6.25
Panini
Gilled In Fresh Bar Bari Bread
Tapenade Tuna Melt   Albacore tuna slad, black olive tapenade with lemon confit, and provolone cheese	6.75
Marrakesh   Chicken marinated in sumac, cumin, and garlic with grilled vegetables, lemon pepper aioli and hummus	6.75
Mediterranean Cheese Steak   Marinated beef, smoked paprika dressing, Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, and roasted red peppe	6.95
Cordon Bleu   Sliced, grilled chicken, country ham, carmelized onion, Swiss cheese and honey dijon mustard dressing	6.75
French Riviera *   Grilled shiitake and portabello mushrooms, oven roasted tomato, caramelized onion and goat cheese with herb aioli	6.75
Grilled Eggplant and Cheese   Grilled eggplant layered with fresh mozzarella, sun dried tomato, and suateed onions, spread with hummus and pesto	6.25
Mezze
We Recommend 3 Mezze Per Person As An Entree
Lunch Mezze Sampler   Choice of 4: Hummus, Black Bean hummus, Tapenade, Baba Ghanouj, Istanbul Express, Fatoosh, Toscana Salata, Macaroni Italiano, Greek Salad, Lamb Tagine, Lebanese Celebration, Sultan's Stew, Z ProvencalServed with Pita Chips	9.95
Salmon Croquettes   Poached salmon mixed with fresh herbs and breadcrumbs baked and served on a bed of mixed greens	7.95
Arni Souvlaki   Grilled lamb kabob marinated in lemon juice, cumin, garlic, and cilantro, served over eggplant puree with roasted peppers	6.95
Sicilian Tuna Kabob   Grilled tuna and tomato kabob marinated in olive tapenade, served on black bean hummus	6.95
Chemoula Shrimp   Shrimp marinated in Moroccan spices, grilled and served with chopped vegetables and hummus	6.95
Shish Tawuq   Chicken skewer marinated in lemon juice, olive oil, garlic,and spices grilled and served over rice, topped with garlic aioli	6.25
Eggplant Stew *   Eggplant stewed with fresh tomato, garbanzo beans, onion, garlic and spices topped with crispy onion served with pita	5.25
Grilled Calamari   Calamari marinated in herbs and spices served on a bed of Turkish bulgar salad	6.95
Toscana Salata *   Orzo pasta salad, kalamata olives, marinated artichokes, roasted peppers, lemon aioli, and Parmesan	4.95
Tabbouleh *   Bulgur wheat tossed with chopped parsley, tomato, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, onion and mint	5.25
Shepherd's Pie Ole   Mediterranean beef stew with tomatoes, onion, and spices, topped with mashed potatoes and melted cheddar cheese	5.95
Black Bean Hummus *   Black beans with garlic tahini, cumin and olive oil, served with grilled pita chips	4.95
Hummus *   Mixture of pureed and whole roasted chick peas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil served with grilled pita chips	4.95
Baba Ghanouj *   Cooked eggplant, pureed with lemon juice, and yogurt served with grilled pita chips	4.95
Tapenade Ole *   Lemon confit, roasted peppers, olives, tomato, pine nuts, basil, and cumin oil served with grilled pita chips	5.95
Specials
Monday- Lamb Burger   Ground lamb stuffed with goat cheese and spices grilled and served with Mediterranean relish and sumac mayonnaise	8.95
Tuesday- Pasta, Pasta, Pasta   Served with garlic bread	8.95
Wednesday- Pizza	8.95
Thursday- Mediterranean Chili   Z's own recipeground lamb, tomatoes, chick peas, onions and spices served over pastaand served with a side of garlic bread	8.95
Friday- Falafel Sandwich   Crispy falafel, lettuce, and tomato topped with garlic and pinenut aioli all wrapped up in a pita	6.50
Every Day- Ole Combo   Half of any panini plus a choice of any soup or salad on the menuserved with soda, coffee, or iced tea	6.80
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Dinner
Soup $4.25
Soup Du Jour	4.50
Chicken Soup   Diced chicken, celery, zucchini, and tomato in a rich broth	4.25
Lentil Soup *   Topped with garlic yogurt, sumac and crispy onions	4.25
Black Bean *   Topped with cilantro and garlic yogurt	4.25
Salads
Full Size $8.95 / Mezze Size $5.95
Moroccan BBQ Salad   Grilled flank steak marinated in harissa bar-b-que sauce, served on a bed of lettuce, tomato, onions, and cucumber, tossed with a spicy vinaigrette and topped with crispy potatoes
Mediterranean Lamb Salad   Lamb marinated in fresh herbs and spices served on a bed of lettuce, cannelini beans, feta cheese and a cumin vinaigrette dressing
Ole Greek Salad   Crispy romaine, tomato, red onion, olives, feta cheese, cucumber and boiled eggs with tapenade vinaigrette dressing Add Albacore Tune for $1.75 Add Tuna Kabob for $3.75
Fatoosh Salad *   Romaine, diced cucumbers, tomato, celery, fresh parsley, mint and grilled pita chips tossed in a lemon sumac dressingAdd Grilled Chicken for $1.50 Add Lamb Kabob for $3.75
Caesar's Treasure   Crispy romaine, julienne carrots, red onion, Parmesan cheese and grilled chicken tossed in a creamy smoked garlic dressing
Istanbul Express *   Chopped salad with red onion, radish, carrot, peppers, celery, cucumber, tomato and feta cheese tossed in a Mediterranean vinaigretteAdd Grilled Chicken for $1.50
Entrees and Specials
Cold Sampler Platter *   A sample dish of each: Tapenade Ole, Classic Hummus, Black Bean Hummus, Baba Ghanouj, served with grilled pita chips	11.95
Hot Sampler Platter *   A sample dish of each: Z Provencal, Lamb Tagine, Lebanese Celebration, Sultan's Stew, served with grilled pita chips	11.95
Kabob Platter for Two   Tuna Kabob, Swordfish Kabob, Lamb Kabob, Chicken Kabob, Chermoula Shrimp Kabob on a bed of rice with Fatoosh Salad and served with a basket of Ole's Flat Bread	29.95
Chef's Special Selection   Ask your server about the Chef's choice of six mezze served with a basket of Ole's Flat Bread for 2	26.95
Mezze- Hot
We Recommend 3 Mezze Per Person As An Entree
Salmon Croquettes   Poached salmon mixed with fresh herbs and breadcrumbs baked and served on a bed of sauteed spinach and onion	7.95
Kilic Sis   Grilled swordfish kabob marinated in lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and paprika served on a bed of lemon rice	6.95
Tagine of Lamb   Moroccan lamb stew with carrots, clery, carmelized onions, and orange zest served over Israeli couscous garnished with curry aioli and julienne of mint	6.50
Grilled Calamari   Calamari marinated in herbs and spices served on a bed of Turkish bulgar salad	6.95
Shish Tawuq   Chicken skewer marinated in lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and spices grilled and served over rice, topped with garlic aioli	5.95
Arni Souvlaki   Grilled lamb kabob marinated in lemon juice, cumin, garlic, and celantro served over roasted pepper, eggplant puree	6.95
Chicken Shawarma   Chicken marinated in garlic, spices and served with pickled turnips, tomato topped with garlic yogurt and crispy pita chips	5.95
Spanish Gold   Saffron paella with shrimp, calamari, grilled merguez sausage, vegetables, garlic, and orzo garnished with tomato aioli and fresh cilantro	6.75
Sultan's Stew   Beef sauteed with onions, garlic, tomato and spices slowly stewed with black beans and served with Basmati rice, pickled eggplant, and yogurt sauce	5.95
Spinach and Feta Tatin *   Puff pastry topped with spinach, feta, and spices baked and served on a bed of mixed greens	6.25
Turkish Cigars   Soujouk sausages, vegetables, chicken, feta cheese and olives rolled inside a feuille de brick baked and served with onion relish	7.25
Sicilian Tuna Kaobob   Grilled tuna and tomato skewer marinated in olive tapenade served on black bean hummus. (rare unless requested otherwise)	6.95
"Z" Provencal Chicken   Grilled chicken stewed with roasted tomato, sauteed onions, and artichokes over wild rice and lentils topped with chopped olives, crispy onion, and lemon pepper aioli	6.25
Polenta Tartufo *   Grilled mushrooms mixed with carmelized onions and garlic served on soft polenta drizzled with truffle oil	5.95
Chemoula Shrimp   Shrimp marinated in Moroccan spices, grilled and served with chopped vegetables and hummus	7.95
Shepherd's Pie Ole   Mediterranean beef stew with tomatoes, onion, and spices, topped with mashed potatoes and melted cheddar cheese	5.95
Kibbutz Special *   Grilled peppers, onions, zucchini, yellow squash and eggplant tossed with tomato vinaigrette topped with pickled papaya served over Israeli couscous	5.50
Lebanese Celebration   Grilled chicken marinated in wild thyme, sesame seeds, garlic, and olive oil, served over bulgur wheat and topped with scallions, hummus, and lemon pepper aioli	6.25
Portabello Grill *   Grilled portabello mushroom marinated in a paprika and lemon vinaigrette topped with carmelized onions and goat cheese	6.25
Mezze - Cold
Portabello Napoleon *   Layers of fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, grilled portabello, pesto and fresh basil, topped with balsamic vinaigrette	6.95
Tabbouleh*   Bulgur wheat tossed with chopped parsley, tomato, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, onion, and mint	5.25
Eggplant Stew *   Eggplant stewed with fresh tomato, garbanzo beans, onion, garlic, and spices topped with crispy onion and served with soft pita	5.25
Marinated Goat Cheese *   Goat cheese balls mixed with spices macerated in a blend of olive and cumin oil served with homemade foccacia	5.95
Hummus *   Mixture of pureed and whole roasted chick peas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil served with grilled pita chips	4.95
Baba Ghanouj *   Cooked eggplant, pureed with lemon juice, and yogurt served with grilled pita chips	4.95
Dolma *   Grape leaves stuffed with rice, tomato and spices, served with tzatziki sauce	6.50
Tel Aviv Nachos   Crispy won tons piled with smoked salmon, labneh, capers, red onion, chopped egg, and Mediterranean guacamole	7.95
Toscana Salata *   Orzo pasta salad, kalamata olives, marinated artichokes, roasted peppers, lemon aioli, and Parmesan	4.95
Tapenade Ole *   Lemon confit, roasted peppers, olives, tomato, pine nuts, basil, and cumin oil served with grilled pita chips	5.95
Black Bean Hummus *   Black beans with garlic tahini, cumin and olive oil, served with grilled pita chips	4.95
Olive Feast *   An assortment of casablanca, echantillon, et noire, and calamata olives	4.95
Ole's Bread Basket *   Grilled pita chips mixed with spices, homemade focaccia, and grilled lavash	4.75
Cocktails
Cafe "o"le Cooler   Bacardi O, cranberry juice and club soda	5.95
Mojito   Bacardi Light Rum, Bacardi Limon, fresh lime, mint and sugar	6.25
The Russian Apple   Stolichanya Vodka and sour apple schnapps	7.50
Troparita   Sauza Conmemorativo, Hiram Walker, Triple Sec and Tropico	7.50
Blue Blue Martini   Bombay Sapphire Gin, Hiram Walker, Blue Curacaoand M&R Dry Vermouth	7.50
Rusty Nail   Dewar's White Label Scotch and a splach of Drambuie	7.25
Mocha Ma   Finlandia Vodka, Kahlua Coffee Liqueur and Godiva Chocolate Liq	7.25
Gin F   Beefeater Dry Gin, fresh lemon, sugar and club soda	6.50
Old Fashioned   Maker's Mark Bourbon gives this classic a smooth finish	6.95
Bahamian Sipper   Bacardi 8 and fresh lime on the rocks	6.95
Beers
Avinger Lager 17 Oz.   Germany	7.95
Fischer Amber 22 Oz.   France	7.95
Sam Smith India Ale 18.7 Oz   England	7.95
Maccabee Lager   Italy	4.50
Anchor Stream Microbrew   USA	4.75
Heineken   Holland	4.75
Amstel Light   Holland	4.75
Almaza   Lebanon	3.75
Yuengling   USA	3.75
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Brunch
Entrees
Sat & Sun: 11am-3pm
Tramezzini   Scrambled egges and melted cheese grilled in a toasted pita pocket served with roasted potatoes and a choice of fillings: Soujouk sausage and carmelized onions, or smoked salmon with traditional garnishes, or roasted veggies, or bacon and suateed onions Eggs Benedict	7.95
Eggs Benedict   Toasted foccacia topped with poached egg, creamy hollandaise and a choice of: smoked salmon and capers or ham	7.95
Smoked Salmon   With chopped egg, capers, onion, labneh and panini toast	8.95
French Toast *   French bread marinated in milk, egg, vanilla and a touch of cinnamon sauteed and topped with maple syrupserved with berries and whipped cream	6.75
Waffles *   Served with marinated berries, maply syrup, whipped cream and butter	6.75
Fruit Bowl *   Seasonal fruits served with plain yogurt and granola	4.95
Kabob Platter for Two   Tuna Kabob, Swordfish Kabob, Lamb Kabob, Chicken Kabob, Chermoula Shrimp Kabob on a bed of rice with Fatoosh Salad and served with a basket of Ole's Flat Bread	29.95
Sides   Grilled Soujouk Sausage or Bacon or Roasted Potatoes	2.75
Salads
Moroccan B-b-q Salad   Grilled flank steak marinated in harissa bar-b-que sauce, served on a bed of lettuce, tomato, onions, and cucumber, tossed with a spicy vinaigrette and topped with crispy potatoes	7.95
Mediterranean Lamb Salad   Lamb marinated in fresh herbs and spices served on a bed of lettuce, cannelini beans, feta cheese and a cumin vinaigrette dressing	7.95
Ole Greek Salad   Crispy romaine, tomato, red onion, olives, feta cheese, cucumber and boiled eggs with tapenade vinaigrette dressing Add Albacore Tune for $1.75 Add Tuna Kabob for $3.75	6.75
Fatoosh Salad *   Romaine, diced cucumbers, tomato, celery, fresh parsley, mint and grilled pita chips tossed in a lemon sumac dressing Add Grilled Chicken for $1.50 Add Lamb Kabob for $3.75	6.25
Caesar's Treasure   Crispy romaine, julienne carrots, red onion, Parmesan cheese and grilled chicken tossed in a creamy smoked garlic dressing	6.95
Istanbul Express *   Chopped salad with red onion, radish, carrot, peppers, celery, cucumber, tomato and feta cheese tossed in a Mediterranean vinaigrette. Add Grilled Chicken for $1.75.	6.75
Panini
Tapenade Tuna Melt *   Albacore tuna slad, black olive tapenade with lemon confit, and provolone cheese	6.75
French Riviera *   Grilled shiitake and portabello mushrooms, oven roasted tomato, caramelized onion and goat cheese with herb aioli	6.50
Marrakesh   Chicken marinated in sumac, cumin, and garlic with grilled vegetables, lemon pepper aioli and hummus	6.50
Cordon Bleu   Sliced, grilled chicken, country ham, carmelized onion, Swiss cheese and honey dijon mustard dressing	6.75
Mediterranean Cheese Steak   Marinated beef, smoked paprika dressing, Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, and roasted red peppers	6.95
Grilled Eggplant and Cheese   Grilled eggplant layered with fresh mozzarella, sun dried tomato, and suateed onions, spread with hummus and pesto	6.50
Soup $4.25
Soup Du Jour	4.50
Black Bean *   Topped with cilantro and garlic yogurt
Chicken Soup   Diced chicken, celery, zucchini, and tomato in a rich broth
Lentil Soup *   Topped with garlic yogurt, sumac and crispy onio
Mezze- Hot
We Recommend 3 Mezze Per Person As An Entree
Portuguese Crab Au Gratin   Crab meat mixed with olives, peppers, port and onions, topped with parmesan cheese and bread crumbs, served with crostini	7.95
Chemoula Shrimp   Shrimp marinated in Moroccan spices, grilled and served with chopped vegetables and hummus	7.95
Chicken Shawarma   Chicken marinated in garlic, spices and served with pickled turnips, tomato topped with garlic yogurt and crispy pita chips	5.95
Portabello Grill *   Grilled portabello mushroom marinated in a paprika and lemon vinaigrette topped with carmelized onions and goat cheese	6.25
Berdowni Shrimp   Shrimp in frest tomato sauce flavored with arak, topped with feta cheese and baked	6.95
Lamb Shawarma   Lamb marinated in fresh herbs and Lebanese spices sauteed and srved on a bed of lettuce and tomato with soft pita	7.75
Turkish Cigars   Soujouk sausage, vegetables, chicken, feta cheese, and olives rolled in a feuille de brick baked and served with onion relish	7.25
Sultan's Stew   Beef sauteed with onions, garlic, tomato and spices slowly stewed with black beans and served with Basmati rice, pickled eggplant, and yogurt sauce	5.95
Tagine of Lamb   Moroccan lamb stew with carrots, clery, carmelized onions, and orange zest served over Israeli couscous garnished with curry aioli and julienne of mint	6.50
Spanish Gold   Moroccan lamb stew with carrots, clery, carmelized onions, and orange zest served over Israeli couscous garnished with curry aioli and julienne of mint	6.75
Grilled Calamari   Calamari marinated in herbs and spices served on a bed of Turkish bulgar salad	6.95
Shepherd's Pie Ole   Mediterranean beef stew with tomatoes, onion, and spices, topped with mashed potatoes and melted cheddar cheese	5.95
Arni Souvlaki   Grilled lamb kabob marinated in lemon juice, cumin, garlic, and celantro served over roasted pepper, eggplant puree	6.95
Shish Tawuq   Chicken skewer marinated in lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and spices grilled and served over rice, topped with garlic aioli	5.95
Kilic Sis   Grilled swordfish kabob marinated in lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and paprika served on a bed of lemon rice	6.95
Sicilian Tuna Kaobob   Grilled tuna and tomato skewer marinated in olive tapenade served on black bean hummus. (rare unless requested otherwise)	6.95
Kibbutz Special *   Grilled peppers, onions, zucchini, yellow squash and eggplant tossed with tomato vinaigrette topped with pickled papaya served over Israeli couscous	5.50
Lebanese Celebration   Grilled chicken marinated in wild thyme, sesame seeds, garlic, and olive oil, served over bulgur wheat and topped with scallions, hummus, and lemon pepper aioli	6.25
"Z" Provencal Chicken   Grilled chicken stewed with roasted tomato, sauteed onions, and artichokes over wild rice and lentils topped with chopped olives, crispy onion, and lemon pepper aioli	6.25
Mezze- Cold
Tel Aviv Nachos   Crispy won tons piled with smoked salmon, labneh, capers, red onion, chopped egg, and mediterranean guacamole	7.95
Ole's Bread Basket *   Grilled pita chips mixed with spices, homemade focaccia, and grilled lavash	4.75
Marinated Goat Cheese *   Goat cheese balls mixed with spices macerated in a blend of olive and cumin oil served with homemade foccacia	5.95
Toscana Salata *   Orzo pasta salad, kalamata olives, marinated artichokes, roasted peppers, lemon aioli, and Parmesan	4.95
Black Bean Hummus *   Black beans with garlic tahini, cumin and olive oil, served with grilled pita chips	4.95
Olive Feast *   An assortment of casablanca, echantillon, et noire, and calamata olives	4.95
Dolma *   Grape leaves stuffed with rice, tomato and spices, served with tzatziki sauce	6.50
Portabello Napoleon *   Layers of fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, grilled portabello, pesto and fresh basil, topped with balsamic vinaigrette	6.95
Tapenade Ole *   Lemon confit, roasted peppers, olives, tomato, pine nuts, basil, and cumin oil served with grilled pita chips	5.95
Eggplant Stew *   Eggplant stewed with fresh tomato, garbanzo beans, onion, garlic and spices topped with crispy onion served with soft pita	5.25
Baba Ghanouj *   Cooked eggplant, pureed with lemon juice, and yogurt served with grilled pita chips	4.95
Hummus *   Mixture of pureed and whole roasted chick peas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil served with grilled pita chips	4.95
Tabbouleh   Bulgur wheat tossed with chopped parsley, tomato, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, onion and mint	5.25
Beverages
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice 20 Oz	3.85
Fresh Squeezed Oj and Champagne Mimosas	4.75
Cranberry Juice and Chanpagne Spritzer	4.75
Bloody Mary with Celery	4.25
Freshly Squeezed Lemonade	2.75
Cappuccino, Espresso, Cafe Au Lait, Cafe Mocha, Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate
* = Vegetarian Items
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