Blue 44 Restaurant And Bar
American · Washington
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What to order
from the menuClassic Burger
8 oz. of certified Angus beef, choice of cheese (cheddar, smoked provolone, blue or pepper jack), lettuce, tomato, red onion, toasted bun bacon 2 / caramelized onions or mushrooms 1
Sandwiches$15
Traditional Chicken Wings
Choice of Old Bay OR Honey teriyaki, blue cheese ranch dipping sauce
Favorites/Apps$12
Bistro Chicken
Bone-in roasted chicken, local cremini mushrooms, roasted baby carrots & potatoes, leeks & bacon lardons in a classic white wine cream sauce
Entrees$21
Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo
Chef’s famous New Orleans style classic w/ pulled chicken & Andouille sausage, topped with white rice & scallions
Entrees$21
Ratatouille
Vegetable stew of zucchini, squash, eggplant & onion, house-made marinara, creamy polenta, sautéed green beans, fried goat cheese
Entrees$20
Pierogi
House-made dumplings filled with seasoned potato & farmer’s cheese, caramelized onion, butter, sour cream / add kielbasa $2
Favorites/Apps$10
American — food to try
3 on this menuBurger✓ On the menu · $15
The dish every American kitchen gets judged on. Ask how they cook it.
Here it's “Classic Burger”.
Mac and cheese✓ On the menu · $9
Baked with a crust or stovetop and creamy; both are right.
Here it's “Cast Iron Mac & cheese / crumbled Ritz cracker”.
Wings✓ On the menu · $12
Crisp skin is the whole point; sauce is a matter of taste.
Here it's “Traditional Chicken Wings”.
Menu
from the website · 2026-09-02Prices and items may have changed. Display only — this restaurant isn't taking orders here yet.
Favorites/Apps
- MusselsPEI mussels, garlic butter, white wine, diced tomatoes, shallots, parsley$13.00
- Sautéed CalamariCreamy rosemary polenta, smoked mozzarella, plum tomatoes, red chili flakes, crostini$12.00
- Local Mushroom FlatbreadBaked flatbread topped with local mixed mushrooms, Artisan cheese blend, garlic, arugula, balsamic reduction$12.00
- PierogiHouse-made dumplings filled with seasoned potato & farmer’s cheese, caramelized onion, butter, sour cream / add kielbasa $2$10.00
- Fried OystersLightly fried oysters, bacon horseradish sauce$13.00
- "BLT" Deviled EggsGarlic & herb Boursin cheese, black pepper & brown sugar bacon, lettuce, grape tomato$8.00
- Traditional Chicken WingsChoice of Old Bay OR Honey teriyaki, blue cheese ranch dipping sauce$12.00
Soups
- Tomato Soup (bowl)Topped with crème fraiche & scallions$7.00
- Soup of the Day (bowl)$8.00
Salads
- Arugula (small)Dried figs, toasted almonds, freshly shaved ricotta salata, lemon vinaigrette$10.00
- Arugula (large)Dried figs, toasted almonds, freshly shaved ricotta salata, lemon vinaigrette$12.00
- Classic Caesar (small)Crisp romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, house-made croutons, creamy Caesar dressing /add anchovies $1$10.00
- Classic Caesar (large)Crisp romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, house-made croutons, creamy Caesar dressing /add anchovies $1$12.00
- Blueberry Fields (small)Artisan greens, endive, dried blueberries, candied walnuts, crumbled goat cheese, walnut vinaigrette$11.00
- Blueberry Fields (large)Artisan greens, endive, dried blueberries, candied walnuts, crumbled goat cheese, walnut vinaigrette$13.00
- Salmon Niçoise (entrée)Grilled Atlantic salmon, artisan greens, fresh green beans, roasted red peppers, hardboiled egg, gaufrette potatoes, kalamata olives, marinated tomato & capers, lemon vinaigrette$19.00
Sandwiches
- Fish TacosLightly fried Grouper, corn relish, citrus cabbage, pickled Fresno chilis, spicy lime crema, flour tortillas$18.00
- "Pittsburgh Style" Cheese SteakThin-sliced steak topped with house-cut fries, slaw, caramelized onions, provolone cheese, tomato, mayo, ciabatta$15.00
- Bacon & Pesto ChickenSeared chicken breast, Artisan cheese blend, brown sugar & black pepper bacon, pesto, roasted red pepper, arugula, toasted bun$15.00
- Gourmet Grilled Cheese of the DayPlease ask your server (No Substitutions please)$14.00
- Classic Burger8 oz. of certified Angus beef, choice of cheese (cheddar, smoked provolone, blue or pepper jack), lettuce, tomato, red onion, toasted bun bacon 2 / caramelized onions or mushrooms 1$15.00
- Turkey BurgerChoice of cheese: cheddar, smoked provolone, blue or pepper jack, lettuce, tomato, red onion, toasted bun bacon 2 / caramelized onions or mushrooms 1$15.00
- Veggie WrapGrilled eggplant, roasted red pepper, zucchini, squash, roasted red onion, arugula, goat cheese, balsamic reduction, spinach tortilla, arugula salad$14.00
- Maryland Style Crab CakeJumbo lump crab cake, lemon aioli, lettuce, tomato, red onion, toasted bun$18.00
Entrees
- Mediterranean PastaCavatappi pasta, marinated artichokes, kalamata olives, sun dried tomatoes, spinach, crumbled feta cheese, white wine & lemon sauce add: chicken 6 / salmon 8 / shrimp 8$17.00
- Blackened Shrimp PappardelleBlackened shrimp, Pappardelle pasta, charred corn, English peas, roasted red pepper, parmesan cream sauce$24.00
- Fish of the DayPan Roasted Roasted fingerling potatoes & sautéed summer succotash of green beans, corn & baby Heirloom tomatoes En Papillote Steamed in parchment with white wine, butter, lemon, shallots, fresh thyme, grape tomato. Served with fingerling potatoes, sautéed green beans & roasted baby carrots
- Bistro ChickenBone-in roasted chicken, local cremini mushrooms, roasted baby carrots & potatoes, leeks & bacon lardons in a classic white wine cream sauce$21.00
- Grilled 10 oz. Bistro FiletRoasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach, crispy gaufrette potatoes, Bordelaise sauce$25.00
- CioppinoSeafood stew of PEI mussels, shrimp, scallops, salmon, fish, spinach, shallots & garlic simmered in a fragrant tomato & anisette broth$25.00
- Chicken & Andouille Sausage GumboChef’s famous New Orleans style classic w/ pulled chicken & Andouille sausage, topped with white rice & scallions$21.00
- RatatouilleVegetable stew of zucchini, squash, eggplant & onion, house-made marinara, creamy polenta, sautéed green beans, fried goat cheese$20.00
Sides
- Cast Iron Mac & cheese / crumbled Ritz cracker$9.00
- Focaccia-crusted zucchini fries w/ marinara$8.00
- Creamy polenta w/ garlic & sun dried tomatoes$7.00
- Green Beans Almandine$7.00
Kids
- Creamy Mac & Cheese$8.00
- Spaghetti & Meatballs w/Marinara$9.00
- Chicken Tenders$9.00
- Cheddar Cheeseburger1/4 lb. creekstone farms beef, cooked well done$10.00
- Grilled Salmon (cooked well done)garlic mashed potatoes, green beans$12.00
- Grilled Cheese (cheddar)$8.00
5507 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20015-2601






