DFH Alehouse, Gaithersburg - Lunch & Dinner Menu

SOUPS

CHEF'S CREAM OF CRAB

Seasoned with Old Bay, a hint of sherry, and lots of crab meat.

$5/7

IBA ALEHOUSE CHILI

Sauteed beef, dark red kidney beans, onions, peppers, celery and tomato simmered in Indian Brown Ale and topped with gorgonzola bleu cheese and sour cream.

$4.5/6.5

GREAT BEGINNINGS

SPICY FRIED CALAMARI

With banana peppers, a myriad of Cajun spices and cocktail sauce for dipping.

$9

MEDITERRANEAN HUMMUS PLATTER

Two selections, a traditional garbanzo bean hummus and the chef's selection of the day. Served with wood grilled pita, carrot and celery sticks, cucumber slices and olives.

$7

WARM THREE CHEESE CRAB DIP

Select crab meat, roasted garlic, cheddar, marscapone, and herbed cream cheese, served with a wood grilled baguette and in-house chips.

$11

ANDOUILLE CAJUN EGG ROLLS

Blackened wood grilled chicken, andouille sausage, mozzarella cheese, red & green peppers, and onions in a spicy sauce. Served with a Cajun dipping sauce.

$9

FRIES, RINGS, AND CHIPS

A platter of beach fries, potato chips, and ale-battered onion rings, all cut in house.

$7

ALEHOUSE WINGS - BBQ OR BUFFALO

One pound of chicken wings tossed in your choice of BBQ or spicy buffalo sauce with bleu cheese dressing and celery.

$8

ALEHOUSE CHILI NACHOS

Crisp nachos smothered with our Alehouse Chili, shredded cheddar & provolone, pico de gallo, jalapenos and sour cream.

$9.5

SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP

Spinach, artichokes, cream cheese, mascarpone, garlic and herbs served with tortilla chips, salsa and sour cream.

$9.5

QUESADILLA

A spicy flour tortilla stuffed with wood grilled chicken, cheddar cheese, red onions, green and red bell peppers.  Served with sour cream and pico de gallo.

$8      with steak $10
 

LEAFY GREEN THINGS

ALEHOUSE SALAD

Fresh mixed greens, carrots, cucumbers, cheddar, tomatoes, and house croutons.

$6
 

ROASTED GARLIC CAESAR SALAD

A great Caesar! Romaine, house croutons, freshly shredded parmesan, all tossed with Caesar dressing.

$6

GREEK SALAD

Fresh mixed greens tossed with cucumber and red onion in a light Greek dressing and topped with feta, olives, tomato wedges and banana peppers.

$6
 

SPRING SALAD

Chopped romaine, dried cranberries, candied pecans, apples and feta cheese with a sweet and sour dressing. (Add chicken or shrimp $13, add salmon or ahi tuna $14.5)

$11
 

WOOD GRILLED CHICKEN, BACON, AND SHRIMP SALAD

Fresh mixed greens, carrots, cucumbers, avocado, tomatoes, and house croutons with bleu cheese crumbles, grilled chicken, applewood smoked bacon, and grilled shrimp.

$13

ALEHOUSE FRIED CHICKEN SALAD

Crispy chicken bites tossed in ranch dressing with mixed greens, cucumbers, corn, and red onions, topped with candied pecan pieces and drizzled with BBQ sauce.

$12
 

CHICAGO STEAK SALAD

Fresh mixed greens, red onions, mushrooms, cucumbers, and tomatoes with roasted red peppers, gorgonzola, and grilled sirloin steak. Try it blackened!

$13

ALEHOUSE SALAD OVER THE TOP

Choose chicken, steak or shrimp $12.  Choose salmon or ahi tuna $13.5  Try your choice blackened!
Fresh mixed greens, carrots, cucumbers, cheddar, tomatoes and house croutons.

GREEK SALAD OVER THE TOP

Choose chicken, steak or shrimp $11.5  Choose salmon or ahi tuna $13  Try your choice blackened!
Fresh mixed greens tossed with cucumber and red onion in a light Greek dressing and topped with feta, olives, tomato wedges and banana peppers.

ROASTED GARLIC CAESAR SALAD OVER THE TOP

Choose chicken, steak or shrimp $12.  Choose salmon or ahi tuna $13.5   Try your choice blackened!
Romaine, house croutons, and freshly shredded parmesan, all tossed with Caesar dressing.

Dressings:  Herbed Buttermilk Ranch, Greek, Mustard Grain Vinaigrette, Cajun Ranch, Creamy Bleu Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette, and Thousand Island.  All made in house.

WOOD GRILLED PIZZAS

Our pizza has a thin, crisp crust striped over the wood grill.  Our pizzas are available with either basil pesto, marinara, or alfredo sauce and topped with a mozzarella/provolone blend.

THE CHESAPEAKE

With pesto sauce, lump crab, asparagus, tomatoes, fresh basil, a mozzarella/provolone blend and parmesan cheese.

$12

A CANARY FOR ONE

With pesto sauce, wood grilled chicken, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, scallions and a mozzarella/provolone blend.

$11

THE ALFREDO CAJUN

With Cajun butter, alfredo sauce, andouille sausage, grilled chicken, green peppers, red onions, tomatoes, a mozzarella/provolone blend, parmesan and blackening spices.

$12.5

THE PEPPERONI

Marinara sauce, pepperoni, a mozzarella/provolone blend and topped with parmesan.

$10
 

THE FOUR CHEESE PIZZA

With marinara sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, provolone and cheddar cheese.

$10

THE HAPPY NON-CONFORMIST

Start with our sumptuous rustic crust; choose from our marinara, pesto, or alfredo sauce, add a mozzarella/provolone blend and then assemble from these tasty possibilities:

$8

$1 each - fresh basil, caramelized onions, fresh spinach, sliced mushrooms, extra mozzarella, gorgonzola, bleu cheese, green pepper, red onions, green onions, pineapple, black olives

$2 each - asparagus, pepperoni, grilled chicken, grilled portobello mushrooms, andouille sausage, applewood smoked bacon, Canadian bacon, roasted red pepper

$4 each - crab meat, shrimp

MAIN FARE

CRISPY FISH & CHIPS

A huge portion of meaty, white, and flaky cod, complemented by beach fries, in-house cole slaw and remoulade sauce.
BEST PAIRED WITH SHELTER PALE ALE

$15

DOGFISH TRIO

Shelter Pale Ale battered grouper, cod and shrimp, crisp fried and served with beach fries, in-house cole slaw, tartar and remoulade.
BEST PAIRED WITH SHELTER PALE ALE

$18

JAMBALAYA

Shrimp, andouille sausage, chicken, peppers, and red onions in a spicy, cream-based Creole sauce served over rice. Also available with penne pasta.
BEST PAIRED WITH 90 MINUTE IPA

$17

CRAB CAKES

Two lump crab cakes with beach fries and wood grilled asparagus. A single crab cake is available.
BEST PAIRED WITH 60 MINUTE OR 90 MINUTE IPA

$15/20

MEMPHIS CHICKEN PLATTER

A trio of wood grilled chicken breasts, basted with a sweet BBQ sauce, topped with onion rings, served with beach fries and baked beans.
BEST PAIRED WITH INDIAN BROWN ALE

$14

CERTIFIED ANGUS NEW YORK STRIP

Twelve ounce in-house cut New York strip, wood grilled, topped with Cajun butter, served with redskin mashed potatoes and wood grilled asparagus. Try it blackened!
BEST PAIRED WITH INDIAN BROWN ALE

$20

WOOD GRILLED SALMON

With redskin mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables. Try it blackened!
BEST PAIRED WITH 60 MINUTE IPA

$17

THE ALEHOUSE MAC AND CHEESE

Prepared with gouda, pepperjack and parmesan. Topped with chopped applewood smoked bacon, wood fired red peppers, sun dried tomatoes, summer squash and zucchini. (Add chicken or steak $17)
BEST PAIRED WITH SHELTER PALE ALE

$14

AHI TUNA

Fresh ahi tuna steak pan seared medium rare in a soy ginger lime sauce. Served with rice and fresh vegetables.
BEST PAIRED WITH 90 MINUTE IPA

$17

MAHI MAHI TACOS

Trio of mahi mahi tacos topped with cilantro-lime slaw and chipotle mayo, served with black beans, Mexican rice, sour cream and pico de gallo.

BEST PAIRED WITH 60 MINUTE IPA

$15

ALEHOUSE RIBS

One and a half pounds of baby back ribs slowly cooked in house with a sweet and spicy chili rub covered with BBQ Sauce. Served with beach fries and in-house cole slaw.

BEST PAIRED WITH RAISON D'ETRE

$20

SHEPHERD'S PIE

Classic shepherd's pie made with ground beef, diced carrots, button mushrooms, green peas and white onions. Topped with mashed potatoes, parmesan cheese and brown gravy.

BEST PAIRED WITH INDIAN BROWN ALE

$15

HEARTY SANDWICHES

ALEHOUSE REUBEN

Sliced corned beef with sauerkraut and Swiss cheese on wood grilled pumpernickel bread with 1000 island dressing.

$9

BLACKENED CHICKEN SANDWICH

Two wood grilled and blackened chicken breasts topped with thinly sliced Canadian bacon and melted pepperjack, lettuce and tomato, served on a wood grilled bun, with a side of chipotle mayonnaise.

$9.5

IPA GROUPER SANDWICH

Fried and served on wood grilled pumpernickel bread with melted Swiss cheese, 1000 island dressing and cole slaw.

$11.5

LUMP CRAB CAKE SANDWICH

Served on a wood grilled bun with remoulade sauce on the side.

$12.5

SLOW ROASTED ROAST BEEF SANDWICH

Shaved roast beef dipped in au jus and served on French bread with melted provolone and caramelized onions, with a dipping tub of au jus and horseradish mayo on the side.

$10

TURKEY CLUB WITH AVOCADO

Turkey roasted in-house on wood grilled brioche with lettuce, tomato, applewood smoked bacon and avocado slices, brushed with aioli.

$10

WOOD GRILLED CHICKEN AND SHRIMP CLUB

Wood grilled shrimp and chicken with melted Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and applewood smoked bacon, served with our Alehouse sauce on wood grilled pumpernickel bread.

$10

WOOD GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST

Two wood grilled chicken breasts marinated in stone grain mustard, cracked black pepper, and Shelter Pale Ale, topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and applewood smoked bacon on a wood grilled multi-grain bun.

$9

WOOD GRILLED VEGGIE SANDWICH

Portobello mushroom, roasted red pepper, caramelized onions, spinach, mozzarella, and tomato on a wood grilled multi-grain bun, served with a baby salad.

$9

WOOD GRILLED SALMON SANDWICH

Wood grilled salmon with gorgonzola cheese, mustard grain sauce, lettuce and tomato and served on French bread.

$12

ALEHOUSE BRATWURST

Twin wood grilled bratwurst on pretzel bread with beer seasoned banana pepper sauerkraut and served with chili and fried tortilla chips.

$10

AHI TUNA SANDWICH

Wood grilled ahi tuna steak on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato and red onion. Served with wasabi mayo.

$10

STEAK BOMB SANDWICH

Lean steak on wood grilled French bread with chipotle mayo, caramelized onions, wood fired red peppers and melted pepperjack.

$11.5

THE DOGFISH BURGER EXPERIENCE

BACON AND CHEDDAR BURGER

Half-pound wood grilled burger with applewood smoked bacon and cheddar cheese on a wood grilled bun.

$9.5
 

PORTOBELLO GORGONZOLA BURGER

Half-pound wood grilled burger with grilled portobello mushroom and gorgonzola served on a wood grilled bun.

$9.5
 

ALEHOUSE BBQ BURGER
Two four-ounce hamburger patties wood grilled and basted with BBQ sauce, topped with cheddar cheese, applewood smoked bacon, and fried onion rings, on a wood grilled bun brushed with BBQ-ranch sauce.

$10

DAVE'S BORDER BURGER

A half pound burger blackened and topped with pepper jack cheese, ripe avocado, pico de gallo and fried jalapenos.  Served with beach fries.

$9.5
 

THE RUSTIC BURGER

Half-pound wood grilled burger served on a wood grilled bun. Add toppings for $.75 - Swiss, cheddar, gouda, gorgonzola, pepperjack, provolone, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, mushrooms, applewood smoked bacon.

$8

DESSERTS - $6

APPLE CRISP

Apples seasoned to perfection under a delicious layer of toasted oat and brown sugar crumbles.  Served warm a la mode.

RILEY'S BREAD PUDDING

A traditional moist bread pudding with just the right amount of chocolate chips topped with a chocolate drizzle and served warm a la mode.

DOGFISH BROWNIE SUNDAE

Warm homemade brownies served with vanilla bean ice cream.  Topped with chocolate sauce and whipped cream.
 

FOR LIL' EATERS - $6

CHICKEN TENDERS

with soda and fries*

GRILLED CHEESE

with soda and fries*

KIDS MAC & CHEESE

with soda

HAMBURGER/CHEESEBURGER

With soda and fries*

PENNE PASTA

with soda and choice of butter, marinara, or alfredo sauce.

PIZZA

with soda  - choose cheese, pepperoni, or mushroom.

*Applesauce available.