We are getting ready!

Prather’s will be temporarily closed to prepare for ReOpen DC. We deeply appreciate all of the support you’ve given us over the past weeks and look forward to serving you soon.

About

Prather’s on the Alley features global-inspired cuisine by Executive Chef Tim Ma. Our fare is complemented by innovative and classic craft cocktails with a twist, and a thoughtfully-curated selection of wine.

Our ambiance is comfortable and stylish, making Prather’s a perfect place for a great lunch, brunch or dinner, drinks and happy hour, or late-night bites.

Menu

Our fare focuses on using fresh and seasonal ingredients sourced from local purveyors and artisan farms prepared with classic and progressive cooking techniques. We hope our guests will appreciate a dining experience that is warm, delicious, authentic and energetic.

Takeout & Delivery
Dinner
Brunch
Drinks
Wine List
Happy Hour/Late Night

TAKEOUT & DELIVERY

Thursday – Saturday: 5PM-9PM

SHAREABLE

Ceviche 10
Gulf shrimp, sea bream, sweet onion chili puree, crispy tortilla

Burrata 12
Roast tomato salad, parsley vinaigrette

Brussels Sprouts 9
Chili vinaigrette

Brussels Sprouts  9
Chili vinaigrette

MAIN

Shiso Risotto  19
Rock shrimp , pickled garlic, fermented chili sauce

Jambalaya Mac and Cheese 16
Gulf shrimp, taso, gruyère, cajun spices

Crab Linguini  20
Garlic sofrito, Roma tomatoes, Maryland jumbo lump crab, housemade linguine, bread crumbs

General Tso’s Pork Cheeks  25
Sakura pork cheeks, stir fry salsify

Prather’s Burger  16
Gruyère, house pickles, all pepper frites (add bacon 2, add sunnyside egg 1)

The YardBird 15
Southern Fried Amish Chicken, pomegranate and espresso molasses, yuzu aioli, gruyère, seasonal pickled vegetables

Italian Hoagie 14
Pickled veggie and olive tapenade

Crispy Blue Catfish 15
Succotash, honey and black pepper vinaigrette

FROZEN 12

Harvey Wallbanger
Tito’s vodka, Galliano, pressed orange

Bees Knees
Bar Hill gin, honey, lemon sorbet

Gimlet
Glendalough Wild Botanical gin, lime sorbet

Negroni Sorbetto
Bluecoat gin, Campari, Dolin Blanc, Dolin Dry, Jeio Prosecco, orange blossom, orange bitters, orange sorbet

Daiquiri
Brugal Especial Extra Dry rum, lime sorbet

Brown Derby
Redemption bourbon, honey, grapefruit sorbet

STIRRED 12

Reloaded
George Dickel Tennessee rye, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao, Tempus Fugit Gran Classico, Peychaud’s bitters, burnt orange & saffron syrup

Almost Brooklyn
Bluecoat gin, Tempus Fugit Kina L’aéro d’Or, Dolin Blanc, Dolin Dry, orange bitters

Ford Cocktail
Bar Hill Tom Cat gin, Dolin Dry, D.O.M. Benedictine, orange bitters

Negroni
Aviation gin, Campari, Dolin Rouget

Negroni Rosa
Glendalough Rose gin, Luxardo Bitter Bianco, Otto’s Athens vermouth, Dolin Dry

Oaxacan Old-fashioned
Cimarron Tequila, Ilegal Reposado, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole bitters, spiced chai agave

Alley Cat
Ilegal reposado mezcal, Campari, Carpano Antica, Tempus Fugit creme de cacao, Bitttermens Hellfire habanero shrub

Resolution
Catoctin Creek Roundstone rye, Catoctin Creek 1757 VA brandy, Catoctin Creek Pearousia pear brandy, St. George Absinthe Verde, pear shrub, winter spices

Boulevardier
Redemption Bourbon, Campari, Cocchi Torino

 

BEER 5

Peak Organic, Nut Brown Ale, ABV 4.8%
Portland, ME

DC Brau, The Corruption, IPA, ABV 6.5%
Washington, DC

Alhambra Reserva 1925 Lager, ABV 6.4%
Granada, Spain

Hardywood, Pils, ABV 5.2%
Richmond, VA

Hellbender, Bare Bones, Kolsch (can), ABV 6.5%
Washington, DC

Port City Optimal Wit, (tallboy), ABV 4.9%
Alexandria, VA

Anxo ‘Time & Place,’ Cider (can), ABV 6.9%
Washington, DC

DINNER

Sunday – Thursday: 5PM-10PM
Friday & Saturday: 5PM-11PM
Serving drinks all day until close

SMALL

Wellfleet Oysters (1/2 Dozen) 18
Gooseberry cocktail, watercress purée, pickled fennel

White Lentil Hummus and Roti 12
Pickled red onion, almond-hazlenut dukkah, lemon vinaigrette

Shrimp Cocktail 12
Fresh horseradish cocktail sauce, burnt onion, parsley oil

Winter Salad 16
Endive, speck, pickled shallots, brûléed grapefruit, ash goat cheese, honey black pepper vinaigrette

Brussels Sprouts 8
Chili vinagrette

Charred Vegetables 12
Romesco

Sakura Pork Cheeks 16
Honeynut squash puree, fire roasted little lady apple, Catoctin Creek Roundstone Rye jus

Steak Tartare 16
Shallots, egg yolk, crostini

Roasted Mushrooms 8
Shitake, sherry vinegar

Holland Leek & Vidalia Agnolotti 16
Garlic cream, P’tit Basque, toasted hazlenut

Roasted Bone Marrow 15 Amaro Luge 2
Citrus salad, fine herbs, miso

Charcuterie Board 22
Whole grain mustard, cornichons, crostini

MAIN

Shiso Risotto 19
Rock shrimp , pickled garlic, fermented chili sauce

Spicy Mussels 24
Lime cream, togarashi, speck crisp, confit chili

Crab Linguini 20
Garlic sofrito, Roma tomatoes, Maryland jumbo lump crab, housemade linguine, bread crumbs

Seared King Oyster Mushroom 22
Fava pestou, poached hen egg, crispy garlic

Seared Icelandic Cod 30
Salsify pureé, green apple and celery, seaweed dust

Roasted Monkfish 28
Brown butter emulsion, kholrabi, taso ham

Chesire Pork Loin 25
Red mole, roasted baby artichoke, garlic mousseline

Bison NY Strip 34
Onion soubise, Yukon Gold crisp, chanterelles, red wine jus

Bison Bistro Filet 29
Pomme frites, caramelized shallot jus

Salmon 26
Maitake, farro, salsa verde

Roasted Local Chicken 23
Mesclun, pickled vegetables, garlic & cayenne honey

Prather’s Burger 17
Gruyère, house pickles, all pepper frites

BRUNCH

Saturday & Sunday 10:00AM – 3:00PM

MAIN

Beignets 9
Ricotta, strawberry compote

Yogurt with House Granola 9
Seasonal fruit, honey

Caesar Salad 12
Avocado dressing, kale, escarole, cotija, jalapeno, cilantro (with chicken $17)

Smoked Salmon 15
House cured & smoked, potato blinis, fried capers, poached eggs

Duck Hash 15
Duck confit, crispy potatoes, onions, harissa aioli, duck eggs

Buttermilk Pancakes 15
Seasonal syrup

Burger 17
Bacon, cheddar, sunny-side egg, crispy potatoes

The YardBird 15
Southern Fried Amish Chicken, pomegranate and espresso molasses, yuzu aioli, gruyère, seasonal pickled vegetables

Steak and Eggs 17
Hanger, salsa verde, fingerlings, sunny-side eggs

Chilaquiles 14
Sunny-side eggs, guacamole purée and salsa roja

Baked Brioche French Toast 12
Raisins, maple syrup, bananas

Crab Linguini 17
Garlic Sofrito, Roma tomatoes, Maryland jumbo lump crab, housemade linguine, bread crumbs

Prather’s Breakfast Plate 14
Two eggs, bacon, toast, potatoes

SIDES 6

Coffee Cake
Bacon
Crispy Fingerling Potatoes
Two Eggs Your Style

BOOZE & JUICE 13

Harvey Wallbanger
Titos vodka, Galliano, freshly pressed orange

Bittersweet
Ford’s gin, Aperol, honey, freshly pressed grapefruit, cinnamon

Apples to Apples
Laird’s apple brandy, pressed red delicious apples

MARKET BLOODY 14

Mary
Absolut vodka, fresh vegetables, spices, togarashi salt

Maria
Altos Plata tequila, fresh vegetables, spices, togarashi salt

Red Snapper
Beefeater gin, fresh vegetables, spices, togarashi salt

BUBBLES 13

Bellini
Spiced peach purée, prosecco, orange blossom

Mimosa
Fresh orange juice, prosecco

HAPPY HOUR & LATE NIGHT

Daily: 5:00PM – 7:00PM
Friday & Saturday: 10:00PM – 12:00AM
Sunday: 3:30PM – 12:00AM

FOOD

Dirty Croquette 11
Duck confit, cheese curd, duck jus

Smoked Wings 12
Pomegrante & espresso molasses, seasonal pickled vegetables

Shishito Peppers 5
Lemon, garlic aoli

Charred Veggies 10
Romesco

All Pepper Frites 7
Peppercorn trio, pecorino

Toasted Garlic Frites 7
Lemon, oregano

House Made Ricotta 9
Cured lemon, marcona almonds, grilled rustic bread

Prather’s Grinder Meatball Sub 9
Sopressata, pecorino, traditional red gravy, toasted French bread

DRINK

BOOZE & JUICE $11

Harvey Wallbanger
Tito’s vodka, Galliano, pressed orange

Bittersweet
Beefeater gin, Aperol, honey, pressed grapefruit, cinnamon

Oaxaca Colada
El Silencio Mezcal, Ancho Reyes Chili liqueur, pressed pineapple, togarashi salt

HIGHBALLS $8

Americano
Campari, Cocchi Torino, Q soda

Francais
Dolin Dry vermouth, Q tonic

Portuguesa
Ferreira Porto Branco, Q soda

WINE $7

Villa Sandi Prosecco
Treviso, Italy

Alto Lima Vinho Verde 2017
Lima Valley, Portugal

Cambria Estate Rose 2017
Santa Maria Valley, California

McPherson Cinsault/Carignan/Viogner 2016
High Plains, Texas

BEER  $5

Hardywood Pils (draft)
Richmond, VA

Peroni (bottle)
Rome, Italy

WINTER COCKTAILS

HOUSE COCKTAILS $14

Nitromite (on tap)
El Silencio Espadin mezcal, St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram, Alchemist nitro cold brew, cayenne, demerara,
biscotti cream

Almost Brooklyn
Bluecoat gin, Dolin Blanc, Dolin Dry,Tempus Fugit Kina L’aéro d’Or, orange bitters

La Familia
Macchu Pisco, Leopold Bros. New York Sour Apple,
green grape shrub, pressed lime, orange bitters,
egg white

Snakebite
Cimarron tequila, Joto Junmai Nigori sake, Cardamaro, green tea cordial. pressed lemon, Dale DeGroff pimento bitters, Angostura, Q soda, egg white

Alley Cat
Ilegal reposado mezcal, Carpano Antica Formula, Campari, Tempus Fugit Crème de Cacao, Hellfire shrub, Valrhona

Empty Clip
Don Q Vermouth Cask Finish, Tempus Fugit Gran Classico, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao, burnt orange & saffron cordial, Peychaud’s bitters

Northington
George Dickel rye, Pimm’s No. 1, Lovisolo vino spumante brut rosé, raspberry cordial, pressed lemon

Night Train
Wild Turkey Longbranch bourbon, Cynar, blackberry cordial, pressed lime

Scotch & Strawberries
Monkey Shoulder Scotch, Aperol, strawberry cordial, pressed lemon & pineapple, Q soda, orange bittes

MARTINI SERVICE $18

Martini Umami
Tanqueray No. 10 gin, Bols Genever, Otto’s Athens vermouth, Becherovka, orange bitters, pickled mushrooms & pearl onions, kombu, bonito flakes

BOOZE & JUICE $13

Apples to Apples
Laird’s apple brandy, pressed red delicious apples

Bittersweet
Beefeater gin, Aperol, honey, cinnamon, pressed grapefruit

Harvey Wallbanger
Tito’s vodka, Galliano, orange sorbet

Salty Dog
Ketel One grapefruit rose, honey, lava salt, grapefruit sorbet

MOCKTAILS $6

Strawberry Fizz
Strawberry cordial, pressed lemon & pineapple, Q soda

Green Grape Spritz
Green grape shrub, pressed lime, honey, Q Soda

Blackberry Tea
Blackberry cordial, pressed lemon, house brewed iced tea

BEER

Peak Organic Summer Session IPA $9
Baltimore, MD

DC Brau The Corruption IPA $9
Washington, DC

Alhambra Reserva 1925 Lager $8
Granada, Spa

Hardywood Pils $8
Richmond, VA

Peroni $7
Rome, Italy

Eric Bordelet Brut Sidre $10
Normandy, France

WINE LIST

RED

Golden Pinot Noir 2017 $38
Monterey, California

Bouchard Pere & Fils Pinot Noir 2016 $57
Burgundy, France

Donati Family Vineyard Merlot 2014 $57
Paicines, Central Coast, California

Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz 2017 $63
McLaren Vale, South Australia

Injuste Grenache/Syrah 2016 $38
Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Chateau Maris Minervois Rouge 2017 $41
Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Monte Volpe Primo Rosso 2013 $34
Mendicino, California

Izadi Reserva Rioja 2013 $51
Rioja, Spain

Radley & Finch Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 $35
Western Cape, South Africa

Sean Minor Cabernet 2015 $54
Napa Valley, California

WHITE

Willakenzie Estate Pinot Gris 2016 $72
Willamette Valley, Oregon

Mantanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc 2017 $34
Sonoma, California

Dócil Vinho Verde 2017 $46
Lima Valley, Portugal

Châteu Belá Riesling 2016 $38
Štúrovo, Slovakia

Cambria Estate Clone 4 Chardonnay 2015 $50
Santa Maria Valley, California

SPARKLING

Villa Sandi Prosecco NV $34
Treviso, Italy

Gloria Ferrer Anniversary Cuvée 2010 $84
Sonoma, California

Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut Champagne NV $105
Tours-sur-Marne, France

Saint-Hilaire Sparkling Cremant Rose 2015 $54
Languedoc-Roussillon, France

ROSE

Primarius Pinot Noir Rose 2017 $42
Willamette Valley, Oregon

Esprit Gassier Rose 2017 $46
CÔte de Provence, France

CONTACT

Dinner
SUN – THUR: 5PM-10PM
FRI – SAT: 5PM-11PM
Serving drinks all day until close

Brunch
SAT – SUN: 10AM – 3PM

We are located on the corner of 4 1/2 street and I next to the 455 Eye Street Apartments.

455 Eye Street
Washington DC 20001
202.838.9633

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