Southside 815
815 South Washington St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
At Southside 815, we pride ourselves on serving quality food, and lots of it, with friendly, efficient service at a very affordable price. Washingtonian Magazine has recognized our efforts by including Southside 815 in Washington’s 100 Very Best Bargain Restaurant (1995-2001). In addition, Washington Post food critic, Phyllis Richman included us on the list of her 50 favorite Washington area restaurants.
Southside’s lively atmosphere is perfect for any occasion- a special dinner for two, a quick dinner before a night at the theater, anniversaries, birthdays, office gatherings, or just a night out with family or friends.
Looking for a place to watch the big game or see how you’re hometown team is doing, we’re just the place. You name it, we got it on our 12 TV’s and 8 satellites. Eighteen draft beers featuring various micros, a full selection of wine and liquor, along with the best bar staff anywhere has solidified our position as Alexandria’s true neighborhood restaurant and bar.The Southside 815’s Menu section highlights the extensive offerings that we have to offer. Whether you are visiting us for our delectable Tuna Steak, out hearty pork chops or just enjoying our beers on tap, we have something that will suit your mood.
Menu Features
Friday, January 27, 2006
Boardinghouse Breadbasket
Homemade buttermilk biscuits, sweet potato biscuits and cornbread. Serve with homemade peach-pepper jelly and apple butter$1.95 Chicken and Black Bean chili
Served with cornbread.$4.25 Crab and Artichoke Dip
Served with flour tortilla chips for dipping$8.25 French Quarter Hot Wings
Served with carrots, celery and blue cheese dressing$7.25 Baked Oyster Two Ways
Served with deviled crab and Virginia ham$6.50 Southside Nachos
Your chouce of Carolina pulled pork or jalapeno-honey pulled chicken and then topped with cheddar and jack cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo and sour cream$7.50 815 Biscuits
Fresh backfin crab and Virginia ham simmered in homemade country gravy and served over sweeet potato biscuits$7.95 Southern Chicken Strips
Served with remoulade sauce for dipping$6.50 Crisp Onion Strings
Served with bbq ranch for dipping$4.25 New Orleans BBQ Shrimp
Four large grilled shrimp marinated in Southside's Low Country Lager, chili sauce, brown sugar and garlic. Served over our unique creole noodle pancake.$7.95 Smokehouse Quesadilla
Grilled chicken smothered in hickory smoked BBQ sauce with grilled onions, jack cheese and black beans$6.95 Crab and Corn Drop Fritters
Fresh crabmeat and sweet corn mixed in our homemade fritter batter and deep-fried. Served with peach pepper jelly.$7.50 Southern Fried Pickles
Our state fair pickles flash fried in southern breading. Served with remoulade sauce for dipping$4.95
House Greens
Fresh chopped greens with cherry tomatoes and sliced cucumbers$4.25 Classic Creole Caesar
Tossed with fresh homemade croutons and parmesan cheese.$4.50 Chopped Cobb
Fresh chopped romaine topped with chopped chicken, egg, bacon, tomatoes, avocado, and crumbled bleu cheese. Accompanied by a side of honey mustard vinaigrette.$8.75 "Southside" Seafood
Our house greens with BBQ shrimp and tuna steak served with your choice of dressing$9.95 Chicken Caeser
Our classic Creole Caesar topped with an 8-ounce grilled skinless chicken breast (blackened with cajun spices for an additional $.75)$8.50 Cowboy Steak
Our house greens with sliced ale steak, roasted red peppers and crisp onion strings tossed in a BBQ ranch dressing$9.50
Bourbon Street Strip
A 14-ounce Certified Black Angus New York strip marinated in Jack Daniels and black pepper. Accompanied by mashed skin-on red potatoes and fresh vegetables.$17.95 Low Country Shrimp and Sausage (after 5:00)
Gulf shrimp and chorizo sausage simmered in a succulent tasso grazy and served over creamy cheddar grits$13.95 Lemon-Pepper Tuna Steak
Fresh Yellowfin tuna marinated in lemon juice, garlic and cracked black pepper and grilled to perfection. Served with remoulade sauce. Accompanied by Mason-Dixon mashed potatoes, Southern greens and cheddar grits$16.95 Island Pork Chops
Two grilled eight-ounce center cut pork chops marinated in Meyer's rum, brown sugar and spices. Accompanied by mashed skin-on red potatoes and fresh vegetables$14.95 Pecan Chicken Breast (after 5:00)
A pan seared 8-ounce chicken breast dredged in chopped pecans. Accompanied by Mason-Dixon mashed potatoes, cheddar grits and Southern greens$13.95 Gulf-Spiced Chicken Breast
A grilled 8-ounce skinless chicken breast marinated in Caribbean jerk seasonings and served with a peach-pepper jelly. Accompanied by black beans and rice$10.95 Blackened Bleu Ribeye (after 5:00)
A 12-ounce ribeye pan seared with Cajun spices then topped with a bleu cheese sauce. Accompanied by mashed red potatoes and fresh vegetables.$16.95 Jambalaya Pasta (after 5:00)
Gulf shrimp, andouille sausage, roasted chicken and chopped vegetables tossed with penne pasta in a Cajun cream sauce.$14.95 Rainbow Trout (after 5:00)
Fresh rainbow trout fillet pan sauteed with roasted pecans and crabmeat in a citrus and white wine sauce. Accompanied by rice and fresh vegetable.$13.95
Charleston Chicken
Tender chicken Breast, shrimp, kielbasa, corn and shallots sauteed in a sherry butter. Accompanied by mashed skin-on red potatoes and Southern greens$12.95 Low Country Shortcake (after 5:00)
Roasted chicken, oysters and Mason-dixon mashed potatoes layered with conrbread, succotash and smothered with our homemade country gray.$11.95 Gumbo (after 5:00)
Roasted chicken, shrimp, andouille sausage and smothered vegetables simmered in a spicy homeade gumbo stew. Served over rice$14.95
Baby Back Ribs (after 5:00)
Full rack of Old Town's Finest, slow-cooked for "fall off the bone" perfection. Accompanied by french fries and colesaw. Half rack $10.95$17.95 Southside Meatloaf
Our homememade original recipe, piled high and smothered in a mushroom gravy. Accompanied by mashed skin-on red potatoes and Southern greens. Lunch portion $8.95$10.95 Drunken Pot Roast (after 5:00)
Certified Black Angus sirloin simmered in ale, onions, brown sugar and spices. Accompanied by mashed skin-on red potatoes and Southern greens$12.95 Chicken Fried Steak
Certified Black Angus sirloin dusted in our southern breading, deep-fried and topped with country gravy. Accompanied by mashed skin-on red potatoes and southern greens$12.95 Vegetable Plate
Mason Dixon mashed potatoes, southern greens, cheddar grits and succotash stew. Accompanied by Cornbread$9.95 Blackened Catfish
Fresh 8 oz fillet pan seared and blackened with cajun spices. Accompanied by southern greens and rice$12.95
Mason Dixon Mashed Potatoes
Spiced sweet potato puree and mashed skin-on red potatoes.$2.25 French Fries
Batter Fries.$1.95 Cheddar Grits
$1.95 Coleslaw
$1.95 Homemade State Fair Pickles
$2.25 Succotash Stew
$2.75 Southern Greens
Kale simmered with country ham, chopped onions, vinegar, black pepper, and spices. Served with cornbread.$2.25 Fresh Vegetables Medley
$2.25 Black Beans
$1.95 Rice
$1.95 Fried Green Tomatoes
Dusted in southern breading and flash fried. Served with remoulade sauce for dipping.$4.50
Jalapeno-honey Pulled Chicken
Slow-cooked chicken seasoned with jalapenos, honey and BBQ spices. Accompanied by french fries and coleslaw.$6.95 Ale-Steak Sub
Tender sliced flank steak marinated in ale and spices, topped with cheddar cheese and onion strings on a crisp french roll. Accompanied by french fries.$8.95 Grilled Portobello Sandwich
Grilled portobello mushrooms, roasted red peppers and sauteed onions drizzled with balsamic vinegar and topped with monterrey jack cheese. Served on a toasted french roll with french fies$7.95 Chesapeake Club
Deviled crab, grilled chicken breast, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. Accompanied by french fries and state fair pickles$8.50 Carolina BBQ Pulled Pork
Pork slow roasted in our smokey vinegar based seasonings. Accompanied by french fries and coleslaw$6.95 Grilled Chicken Breast
A grilled 6-ounce skinless chicken breast with lettuce, tomato and pickles. Accompanied by french fries$6.95 Dixie Chicken Breast
Served with a fried green tomato bacon, watercress and BBQ ranch dressing$7.95 Old Town Burger
A thick & juicy 8-ounce grilled to order hamburger with lettuce, tomato, pickles and onions. Accompanied by french fries$6.95 The Virginia Burger
The "Old Town" Original topped with Virginia ham, Cheddar cheese and hickory smoked BBQ sauce$7.95 Try The Best Po'Boys North of New Orleans
Catfish
Breaded, deep fried and loaded into a crusty french roll. Accompanied by french fries and coleslaw$8.95 Po'Boys - Crawfish
Crawfish
Breaded, deep fried and loaded into a crusty french roll. Accompanied by french fries and coleslaw$8.95 Po'Boys - Oyster
Oyster
Breaded, deep fried and loaded into a crusty french roll. Accompanied by french fries and coleslaw$8.95 Po'Boys - Shrimp
Shrimp
Breaded, deep fried and loaded into a crusty french roll. Accompanied by french fries and coleslaw$8.95 Po'Boys - Combination
Combination (Oyster and Shrimp)
Breaded, deep fried and loaded into a crusty french roll. Accompanied by french fries and coleslaw$8.95 Jambalya Cheesesteak
Chicken, shrimp, and andouille topped with sauteed onion and peppers, and jack cheese on a toasted sub roll. Accompanied by fries and coleslaw.$8.95
