Scroll the 2025 Specials

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The Rodeo Drive Flautas
crispy duck carnitas flautas, oaxaca, chile de arbol, cotija, avocado crema, cilantro

Brussels Sprout Disco
crispy brussels sprouts, charred corn, serrano aioli, cotija, cilantro, fresh lime, tajin

Avocado “Toast”ada
avocado mash, black pepper-lemon cream cheese, pico, everything bagel seasoning, pickled red onion, fried egg, crispy flour “toast”ada

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Taco Flight (Pick Three Tacos)
(3) 4.5 in. epic tacos
(1) The Hang-Over Smash | seasoned ground beef, andouille sausage, potato hash, aged white cheddar, tomato, chipotle crema, scrambled egg, crispy corn & soft flour tortillas
(2) The Crispy Zen (Vegetarian) | tempura-fried shiitake mushrooms, roasted corn, queso, red bell peppers, ranch, spicy crispy carrots, crispy corn & flour tortillas
(3) The Trash Talker | crispy chicken, trashy sauce, mac n cheese, queso love cushion, tomato, crispy
corn & soft flour tortillas

Ciao Bella Burrito
crispy chicken, ramen, pepper jack, queso, tomato & tangy red sauces, fresh basil

El Fuego Burger
double-stacked smash patties, corn fritter, pepper jack, serrano crema, tomato, shredded lettuce, jalapeño, toasted texas toast

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Margarita Pie
zesty key lime custard, creamy whipped topping, buttery graham cracker crust, lime zest garnish

Tiramisu Tres Leches
moist coffee-soaked sponge cake, creamy mascarpone, cocoa powder, rich espresso chocolate sauce, dark chocolate chips

*Price options listed are per person plus gratuity and sales tax.

Walk-ins Welcome! Please call ahead for 6 or more:

RAMSEY’S $25 SPECIAL

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Chef Oren’s cookin’ up Ribs for Restaurant Week
a half rack of BBQ ribs with his famous cole slaw and freshly picked corn on the cob from Gallrein Farm

*Price options listed are per person plus gratuity and sales tax.

If your desired time is not available online, please call the restaurant directly – they just might be able to accommodate you.

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Corn and Jalapeno Fritters
with cotija, cilantro and smoked tomato ranch

Burrata Mozzarella
with marinated tomatoes, garden basil and roasted garlic croustades

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Bourbon Barrel Beef Steak
with brabant fingerling potatoes, summer vegetable succotash and smoky chermoula sauce

Happy Jack’s Vegetable Kebabs
with saffron rice pilaf, falafel, tahini sauce and pomegranate molasses

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Peach and Berry Cobbler
with whipped cream

Cannoli Cake
with mascarpone icing, chocolate chips and cannoli crumb

*Price options listed are per person plus gratuity and sales tax.

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Summer Bruschetta
with apricot conserve, sundried tomato herb ricotta, lemon pickled okra & crispy prosciutto arugula salad

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Grilled Shrimp Scampi Spiedini
with preserved chili green beans, fingerling potatoes, peppadew peppers, almonds & roasted red pepper coulis

DESSERT

Ricotta Doughnuts
key lime curd, candied basil syrup, cinnamon sugar

*Price options listed are per person plus gratuity and sales tax.

Bella Café & Grille | Chevy Chase | Palomar Fountains

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Roasted Red Pepper Soup
ciabatta crostini, lemon crema, pesto oil

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Pork Chop
with grilled corn “elotes”, peach mostardo, bbq gastrique

DESSERT

Goat Cheese Bavarois
with cinnamon peach conserve, almond shortbread, candied basil syrup

*Price options listed are per person plus gratuity and sales tax.

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Chicken Wings
inferno sauce, gorgonzola aioli, pickled celery

Bodega Salad
frisee, honeycrisp apple, avocado, focaccia croutons, garlic parmesan dressing

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Spaccare Pizza
tartufi crema, mozzarella di bufala, peppadew, locally cured ham, arugula

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Coffee & Doughnuts
ricotta doughnuts, local coffee gelato, cinnamon sugar

*Price options listed are per person plus gratuity and sales tax.

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Side Caesar or House Salad

Cup of White Chicken Chili
chicken, great northern white beans, savory spices, served with sweet jalapeno cornbread

Cup of Brunswick Stew
hearty stew with beef brisket, chicken, tomatoes, corn, lima beans, served with sweet jalapeno cornbread

Quesadilla
smoked chicken breast, pork or brisket, cheddar cheese, bourbon bbq, flour tortilla, sour cream, pico de gallo, avocado

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BBQ Platter
choose 2 meats (no duplicates) – pulled pork, pulled chicken, beef brisket, quarter chicken, 3 baby back ribs, grilled shrimp, or smoked sausage. served with sweet jalapeño cornbread and two sides

Cornbread Salad
sweet jalapeno cornbread, mixed greens, pulled pork, bacon bits, smoked cheddar, red onion, tomato, corn, scallions, bbq ranch

Buttermilk Fried Chicken
hand breaded boneless chicken breast, fried to a golden brown and topped with homemade white gravy

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Banana Pudding
vanilla wafers layered with bananas and creamy vanilla pudding mixture

Peach Cobbler a la mode
classic peach cobbler served a la mode

May not be combined with any other offers or promotions. No split plates.

*Price options listed are per person plus gratuity and sales tax.

If your desired time is not available online, please call the restaurant directly – they just might be able to accommodate you.

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Yuzu-Pickled Daikon
yuzu peel, daikon radish, sugar, vinegar, yuzu juice, konbu broth

Fried Jade Dumpling
dumpling wrapper, spinach, garlic chives, Chinese cabbage, tofu, umami seasoning salt, potato starch

Seaweed Salad

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Assorted Vegetables and a Shrimp Tempura

Sashimi Platter

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Curry Rice with Pork Cutlet

Chilled Tantanmen
spicy brothless ramen noodle, topped with garlic chive, cucumber, ginger, garlic chili, and chicken, pork, or kanikama – creamy sesame sauce

Canadian Roll
salmon and avocado roll, topped with salmon, white tuna, spicy mayo, and sweet eel sauce

Ahi Roll
tuna roll, topped with tuna, and white tuna, avocado, Tokiko spicy mayo, and sriracha

AAC Roll and 2 pcs Inari (Vegetarian Option)
asparagus, avocado, and cucumber roll, sushi rice gently tucked into a pouch of sweet and savory fried tofu

*Price options listed are per person plus gratuity and sales tax.

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Pimento Cheese Raviolo
with honey baked ham gravy and topped with house-made bourbon cherries

Summer Greens Salad
fresh arugula greens tossed in a rosemary vinaigrette and topped with pickled rhubarb, garden fresh cherry tomatoes, crispy leeks, finished with whipped honey goat cheese

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Miso Glazed Chicken
served over an Okinawa sweet potato puree and topped with cucumber sunomono

Chorizo Guisado
house-made chorizo, stewed with garden-fresh vegetables and served over saffron rice

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Vanilla Bean Tres Leches
a classic tres leches cake, topped with a berry compote

Dark Chocolate Torte
dark chocolate torte, served with a mint chantilly cream. garnished with house-made candied mint leaves

*Price options listed are per person plus gratuity and sales tax.

Don’t forget to help the hard working staff!

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Creekstone Farms Charbroiled 10 oz NY Strip Steak
cooked to your preferred temperature with our thick-cut steak fries and choice of one of the following side items: • sauteed spinach with garlic and white wine • roasted broccoli with garlic and chile flakes • steamed broccoli • broccoli with butter • creamed spinach • roasted asparagus • side salad with tomatoes, radishes, carrots & sunflower seeds, sauteed mushrooms or sauteed onions
An additional seasonal side item may also be available – ask your server for details

DESSERT

Luscious New York Style Cheesecake
with chef’s choice of seasonal topping

*Price options listed are per person plus gratuity and sales tax.

Please remember to tip!

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Pizza Fritta
smoked mozzarella, provolone, pecorino, arrabiata

Caesar Salad
lettuce, focaccia croutons, white anchovies, reggiano

Caprese Salad
sliced heirloom tomatoes, marinated mozzarella, arugula, fresh basil, balsamic

Pappa al pomodoro Tomato Soup
giardiniera, olive oil, basil

Peach & Burrata Salad
arugula, peach, burrata, hot honey, almonds, balsamic, olive oil, basil

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Chicken Piccata
pan-roasted chicken breast, capers, artichoke hearts, lemon butter sauce, pappardelle

Linguine alla Checca
heirloom tomato, basil, parsley, kalamata, garlic, olive oil, burrata

Eggplant Parmesan
eggplant involtini, ricotta, parmesan, mozzarella, marinara

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Raspberry Panna Cotta
macerated peaches, vanilla cream, raspberry coulis

Torta Caprese
fresh strawberries, strawberry diplomat, almond-chocolate torte

Tiramisu
espresso-soaked house-made lady fingers, caramel

*Price options listed are per person plus gratuity and sales tax.

If your desired time is not available online, please call the restaurant directly – they just might be able to accommodate you.

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Gem Lettuce
tonnato, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, pickled onions

Shrimp Remoulade
bibb lettuce, white remoulade, caper, dill

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Confit Pork Belly
charred cucumber, mint, pickled ramps, honeydew salsa

Grilled Quail
peanut gravy, sesame collard slaw, benne, okra chips

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Olive Oil Cake
basil ice cream, poached peach, warm blackberries

Yuzu Panna Cotta
melon, coconut macaroon, shiso

*Price options listed are per person plus gratuity and sales tax.

If your desired time is not available online, please call the restaurant directly 859.269.5417 – they just might be able to accommodate you.

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Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad
a summer classic. ripe heirloom tomatoes paired with fresh mozzarella, basil, a drizzle of olive oil, and a touch of salt and pepper

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Steak Frites
14oz hand-cut NY Strip served over hand-cut fries, with a side of chef’s steak sauce

Fresh Chilean Sea Bass
8oz hand-cut Sea Bass, served over seasonal vegetable orzo salad, topped with peach corn salsa and a light lime butter

DESSERT

Double Chocolate Bread Pudding
rich, warm, and decadent, a Merrick Inn favorite

*Price options listed are per person plus gratuity and sales tax.

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