940 Rose Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852 301-389-5840
940 Rose Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852 301-389-5840
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NOW OPEN FOR THE 2026 SEASON!

940 Rose Ave,
North Bethesda, MD 20852
301-389-5840

The Boat Bar is Back

Join us on the deck starting March 27
Thursdays–Saturdays | 4–10 PM | Weather Permitting  

Anchor Drop Party: April 26 at 3 PM

*Our patio is pet-friendly. Pets must be on a leash or in a stroller. If on a leash, you must enter through our main entrance on Grand Park Avenue (stairs that lead directly to our patio), as we cannot allow dogs in the restaurant's interior spaces due to health code. If in a stroller, you may enter through the Canopy Hotel entrance.

Boat Bar Menu

From the Galley

Raw Bar

rotating selection of local oysters

smoked cocktail sauce, lemon

½ Dzn - 18

Dzn - 36


Scallop Crudo - 17

passionfruit aguachile, mango, fresno chili, avocado, compressed cucumber, chive oil, sweet potato chips


The Coastal Reserve - 85 

Designed for Two

a curated display of chilled coastal seafood

oysters, shrimp cocktail, scallop crudo, poached lobster, crab salad


Small Plates

Crab-Fat Popcorn — 8

Warm popcorn, Old Bay spiced corn nuts, kelp seasoning


Avocado & Crab — 18

maryland lump crab, avocado, fennel, citrus, aleppo pepper, tortilla

Peppercorn Smoked Salmon Whip- 15 ivy city hot-smoked pepper salmon, everything spice flatbread, chive cream, house-pickled vegetables


Rockfish Rillette — 16

warm cheddar cornbread, smoked rockfish, piperade


Softshell Crab Bahn Mi (MP)

carrot, daikon, cilantro, cucumber, pickled jalepeno, maggi aioli, baguette


Trout Flatbread — 15

ivy city smoked trout and trout roe, yogurt, pickled onion, cucumber, herb salad, seaweed vinaigrette


Oyster Shooter - 11

savory tomato tonic, horseradish, pickled cucumber vodka,


Boat Bar Beverages

Captains Collection - 15

Chesapeake Breeze

tito’s vodka, bergamot, lemon, cucumber, fever- tree sparkling grapefruit


Blush of the Bay

botanist gin, aperol, ginger, lime, passionfruit, brightened with a light soda finish


Red Sky at Night

corazon blanco, passionfruit, lime, a touch of warming spice


Costal Ember

planterray 3-star, mango, lime, demerara


Midnight Buoy

maker’s mark, mint, black raspberry, lime, whisper of fever-tree sparkling yuzu lime


Zero Tide - 12

Dock Holiday sun-ripened passion fruit and bright lemon drift into a lively sparkle of fever-tree yuzu lime

Seafarer’s Brews

Bud Light-7. Coors Light 7 · Sapporo Lager 8 · Negra Modelo 8 · Bell’s Two Hearted 9 · Freedom Hazy IPA 9 · High Noon 11 · Lucky Ones Lemonade 11 · Stella 13· NA Athletic Brewing 8


Costal Drafts

Michelob Ultra 8 · Modelo 9 · Atlas Brew Works Bullpen Pilsner 9 · Jailbreak Feed the Monkey Hefeweizen 9 · 7 Locks Devils Alley IPA 9


Tide & Vine

Blush & Bubbles Prosecco la marca, italy 15/60

Rose, fleurs de prairie, France 17/65

White Sauvignon blanc, kim crawford, new zealand 17/65

Chardonnay, cambria katherine’s vineyard, california 18/ 68

2026 Boat Bar Menus

    Seafood elegance meets coastal charm with our new menu

    Monday - Friday from 5 PM - 10 PM
    Saturday and Sunday from 4 PM - 10 PM

    Reservations

    Starters

    • Little Neck Clams

      $18

      roasted tomato · castelvetrano olives · d.c. Brau lager ·grilled sourdough

    • Scallop Crudo

      $17

      scallops · passionfruit aguachile · mango · fresno chile · avocado mousse · compressed cucumber · chive oil

    • Oyster Selection

      rotating local oysters · smoked cocktail sauce · lemon

      1/2 Dz $18

      Dozen $36

    • The Coastal Reserve (for 2)

      $85

      oysters · shrimp cocktail · scallop crudo · poached lobster · crab salad

    Soups and Salads

    • Sweet Pea & Crab Soup

      $18

      sweet peas · lump crab · smoked trout roe · hollandaise · crispy onion

    • Caesar Salad

      $15

      gem lettuce · escarole · jammy egg · bagna cauda crumble · parmesan

    • Field Greens

      $14

      baby lettuces · radish · fava beans · heirloom carrots · shaved asparagus · crispy pickled onion · pistachio vinaigrette

    • Burrata Verde

      $18

      mint persillade · pea tendrils · arugula · pine nut relish

    • From the Galley — Additions

      Elevate any salad

      Lump Crab $24

      Salmon $22

      Steak $28

      Shrimp $15

      1/2 Chilled Lobster Tail $32

    Pasta

    • Squid Ink Cavatelli

      $38

      lobster · asparagus · shellfish emulsion · lemon oil · bagna cauda breadcrumbs

    • White Bolognese

      $42

      egg tagliatelle · heirloom tomatoes · gulf prawns · fennel · crispy shallot

    From the Land

    • Shenandoah Lamb

      $65

      loin of lamb, cabra la mancha grits · hen of the woods · country ham XO

    • Roseda Farms Hanger

      $46

      hanger steak · charred scallion purée · micro cress

    • Half Roasted Chicken

      $34

      roasted spring onion · lemon thyme jus

    From the Sea

    • Fire & Tide Catch of the Day

      Market Price

      crispy whole fish · sorghum chili fish sauce · sweet pickles · kohlrabi & fennel slaw

    • Prawn Pirlou

      $48

      heirloom bean ragout · spring peas · fennel · black lime

    • Grilled Octopus

      $28

      white bean velouté · charred scallion vinaigrette · sweet potato fondant · baby leeks

    • Seared Scallops

      $48

      heirloom bean ragout · spring peas · fennel · black lime

    • Ora King Salmon

      $42

      spring pea purée · pickled squash · butter braised leeks · fennel pollen · yuzu beurre blanc

    Vegetarian

    • Roasted Purple Sweet Potato

      $28

      nduja spice · caramelized coconut yogurt · cornbread crumble · dill

    Sides

    • Truffled Shoestring Fries

      $9

      truffle aioli · smoked ketchup

    • Pomme Purée

      $13

      confit garlic

    • Grilled Asparagus

      $14

      cured egg yolk · romesco sauce

    • Warm Heirloom Beans

      $13

      escarole · preserved lemon · pecorino

    Desserts

    *Availability may vary

    • Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake

      $15

      macerated strawberries · pickled rhubarb · chantilly cream · ginger crumble

    • Chocolate Crémeux

      $15

      peanut praline · banana meringue · raspberry · mint

    • Crème Brûlée

      $15

      cocoa nibs · citrus supremes · whipped mascarpone · basil

    • Seasonal Sorbet

      $14

      market fruit · waffle crisp

    As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, etc.), we have added a 4% surcharge in lieu of increasing menu prices. You may request to have this removed from your check.

    © 2024 Sage Restaurant Concepts. All rights reserved.

    *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

    Daily from 6 AM - 10 AM

    Rise & Shine

    • Canopy Continental

      $14

      coffee, bagel, seasonal fruit, honey greek yogurt

    • Betty's Breakfast

      $24

      home fries, toast, chicken maple sausage or bacon, 2 eggs your way

    • Salmon Benedict

      $29

      smoked salmon, spinach, poached eggs, crab fat hollandaise

    • Smoke Trout Omelet

      $24

      crème fraîche, pickled onion, arugula, breakfast potatoes

    • Blueberry–Lavender Pancakes

      $18

      blueberry compote, mascarpone, granola

    • Steak & Eggs

      $30

      two eggs, home fries, au poivre

    Garden & Grain

    • Root Vegetable Hash

      $22

      sweet potatoes, parsnips, asparagus, pickled onion, gribiche, two eggs any style

    • Tofu Scramble

      $21

      seasonal vegetables, avocado, benne miso, sourdough

    • Granola & Fruit

      $16

      candied pecans, dates, seasonal fruit, local honey, yogurt, cocoa nibs

    Sides

    • Toast

      $4

    • Bacon

      $8

    • Seasonal Fruit

      $8

    • Sausage

      $7

      chicken maple or pork

    • 2 Eggs Any Style

      $12

    • Anson Mills Cheesy Grits

      $7

    Morning Brew

    La Colombe

    • Americano

      $5.50

    • Cappuccino

      $8

    • Latte

      $8

    • Espresso

      $4

    • Coffee or Tea

      $4.50

    • Add Flavoring

      $1.50

      vanilla, hazelnut, caramel

    As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, etc.), we have added a 4% surcharge in lieu of increasing menu prices. You may request to have this removed from your check.

    © 2023 Sage Restaurant Concepts. All rights reserved.

    *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

    Saturday & Sunday from 11 AM - 3 PM

    Reservations

    Shareables

    • Corn Bread Trio

      $18

      jalepeno cheddar, bacon and maple, corn, whipped butter

    • Crispy Brussel Sprouts

      $14

      tasso ham, sweet and spicy molasses glaze

    Breakfast Classics

    • Avocado Toast

      $16

      avocado crema, poached egg, challah bread add crab+10

    • Steak & Eggs

      $30

      two eggs, home fries, au poivre

    • Short Rib Omelet

      $22

      braised short rib, Gruyère cheese, wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, horseradish hollandaise, home fries.

    • Crab Cake Benedict

      $34

      jumbo lump crab, old bay hollandaise, home fries

    • Betty's Breakfast

      $24

      home fries, toast, chicken maple sausage or bacon, three eggs any style

    • Farmer’s Hash

      $22

      sweet potatoes, black beans, mushrooms, spinach, two fried eggs, avocado crème

    • Salmon Benedict

      $32

      seared salmon, spinach, corn bread, asparagus, hollandaise

    From the Griddle

    • Lemon Pancakes with Blueberry Compote

      $16

      lemon, blueberry syrup

    • Bananas Foster French Toast

      $18

      housemade banana bread, candied walnuts, rum, whipped cream, berries.

    Brunch Favorites

    • Chicken & Waffles

      $24

      crispy thigh, sweet potato waffle, praline pecans, and apple butter

    • Shrimp & Grits

      $26

      andouille sausage, blistered peppers and tomatoes, smoked tomato butter

    Salads and Soups

    • Caesar Salad

      $14

      romaine hearts, cornbread croutons, shaved parmesan

    • Warm Spinach Salad

      $16

      baby spinach, bacon, burrata, red onions, aged balsamic + chicken...6 + shrimp...8 + salmon...12

    • Seafood Gumbo

      $18

      andouille, trinity, crab, shrimp, okra

    • Butternut Squash Soup

      $14

      toasted pumpkin seeds, creme

    Brunch-Wiches

    • Brunch Burger

      $24

      fried egg, candied bacon jam, arugula, beef patty, Russian dressing, brioche

    • Hot Honey Chicken

      $22

      ciabatta, hot honey, egg & cheese, crispy thigh, cheddar, home fries.

    Sides

    • Bacon

      $5

    • Two Eggs

      $12

    • Herbed Grits

      $5

    • Chicken Apple Sausage

      $5

    • Fresh Fruit

      $5

    • Toast

      $3

    Sweets

    • Strawberry Shortcake Beignets

      $14

      strawberries, cookie crunch, whipped cream

    • Vanilla Gelato

      $12

    • Seasonal Sorbet

      $12
    As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, etc.), we have added a 4% surcharge in lieu of increasing menu prices. You may request to have this removed from your check.

    © 2026 Sage Restaurant Concepts. All rights reserved.

    *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

    Fridays from 11 AM - 2 PM

    Reservations

    Starters

    • Scallop Crudo

      $17

      scallops, passionfruit aguachile, mango, fresno chile, avocado, cucumber

    • Rockfish Rillette

      $16

      smoked rockfish, warm cheddar cornbread, piperade, dill

    • Peppercorn Smoked Salmon Whip

      $15

      ivy city hot-smoked pepper salmon, everything spice flatbread, chive cream, house-pickled vegetables

    Soups & Salads

    • Caesar

      $15

      baby gem, cured yolk, parmesan crackling

    • Field Greens

      $14

      baby lettuces · radish · fava beans · heirloom carrots · shaved asparagus · crispy pickled onion · pistachio vinaigrette

    • Burrata Verde

      $18

      mint persillade · pea tendrils · arugula · pine nut relish

    • From the Galley — Additions

      Elevate any salad

      Lump Crab $24

      Salmon $22

      Steak $28

      Shrimp $15

      1/2 Chilled Lobster Tail $32

    Sandwiches & Wraps

    • Maryland Crab Cake Sandwich

      $32

      lettuce, tomato, lemon caper aioli, potato roll, hand-cut fries

    • Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich

      $17

      sriracha mayo, lettuce, tomato, sweet and sour pickles, havarti, grilled potato roll

    • Shrimp Wrap

      $16

      cucumber tomato relish, lettuce, tomato, old bay remoulade

    Sides

    • Truffled Shoestring Fries

      $9

      truffle aioli · smoked ketchup

    • Pomme Purée

      $13

      confit garlic

    • Grilled Asparagus

      $14

      cured egg yolk · romesco sauce

    • Warm Heirloom Beans

      $13

      escarole · preserved lemon · pecorino

    Plates

    • Fish & Chips

      $21

      cornmeal battered rockfish, shoestring fries, smoked tartar sauce, coleslaw

    • Ora King Salmon

      $42

      spring pea purée · pickled squash · butter braised leeks · fennel pollen · yuzu beurre blanc

    • Roseda Farms Hanger

      $46

      hanger steak · charred scallion purée · micro cress

    • Chesapeake Rockfish

      $32

      seared rockfish, warm grains, spinach, roasted turnips, yuzu beurre blanc

    Vegetarian

    • Roasted Purple Sweet Potato

      $28

      nduja spice · caramelized coconut yogurt · cornbread crumble · dill

    Handhelds

    • Betty Burger

      $24

      roesda farms beef, candied bacon jam, arugula, russian dressing, brioche

    • Softshell Crab Bahn Mi

      Market Price

      carrot, daikon, cilantro, cucumber, pickled jalepeno, maggi aioli, baguette

    © 2026 Sage Restaurant Concepts. All rights reserved.

    *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

    Adults $65+/ Children $45+

    Begin your experience by selecting one premium tea from our curated collection. While your tea gently steeps, our team will present a three-tier stand of chef-curated bites, featuring an artful mix of savory and sweet offerings designed to be enjoyed at a relaxed pace.

    Tea Collection

    Performance Tea

    Blooming tea experience

    • Emperor’s Moonlight Litchi Blossom 🌸

      Hand-tied green tea naturally scented with fresh litchi fruit. As the leaves unfurl, the tea reveals a delicate floral display and a softly perfumed cup with gentle sweetness. +$5

    White Tea

    Organic

    • RTC Exotica White

      A rare, high-altitude white tea crafted from tender buds and young leaves. Pale, luminous, and exceptionally smooth.

    Green Tea

    • Passion Fruit Dream Green

      High-mountain estate green tea delicately cured with fresh passion fruit.

    • French Kissed Moroccan Mint

      Organic Dragonwell green tea blended with biodynamic spearmint, peppermint, and wild lavender.

    Oolong Teas

    • Magnolia Blossom Oolong

      High-mountain oolong scented with wild magnolia blossoms.

    • Blue Dragon Oolong

      Award-winning Tieguanyin oolong with orchid florals and subtle visual bloom.

    Black Tea

    Organic

    • Crema Earl Grey

      Premium black teas infused with Italian organic bergamot and refined cream essence.

    • Regal English Breakfast

      Classic high-mountain black tea blend with confident body.

    • French Breakfast

      Black tea accented with lavender and roses from France.

    • French Breakfast

      Black tea accented with lavender and roses from France.

    Herbal Infusions

    (Naturally Caffeine-Free)

    • Grapefruit Grove Elixir

      Bright citrus infusion with grapefruit, orange, tangerine, apple, and botanicals.

    • Emperor’s Mint Meritage

      Premium peppermint and spearmint blend.

    • Vanilla Bean Rooibos

      South African rooibos infused with whole vanilla beans. Contains nuts.

    • Lemon Verbena

      Light, aromatic herbal infusion with gentle citrus fragrance.

    Tea Bites

    A Proper Start

    *Example* First Tier

    • Maryland Lump Crab Salad

      Celery relish, cucumber, brioche

    • Smoked Rockfish Rillette

      Piperade, aged cheddar cornbread

    • Cucumber & Salmon

      Tahini, ponzu aioli, red shiso, pumpernickel

    • Avocado & Wild Rice Tartine

      Smoked trout roe, sourdough

    Warm & Wonderful

    *Example* Second Tier

    • Strawberry Shortcake Scone

      Vanilla anglaise, strawberry–rhubarb preserve

    • Beet Tartlet

      Golden tomato confit, herbed goat cheese, orange blossom

    • Gruyère & Leek Quiche

      Aged Gruyère, roasted leeks, baby spinach

    Pretty Things to Finish

    *Example* 3rd Tier

    • Chocolate–Hazelnut Donut

      Cocoa–hazelnut cream, gold leaf

    • Oolong Tea Cake

      White peach confit, toasted granola

    Indulgences

    Tea & Garden Cocktails

    • Steeped & Stirred

      $15

      Chai-spiced Old Fashioned

    • The Blushing Agave

      $15

      Cherry & floral agave cocktail

    • Earl Grey MarTeani

      $15

      Bergamot and citrus elegance

    • Properly Minted

      $15

      Rum, mint, gentle citrus

    • Golden Hour Teaquiri

      $15

      Tea-infused daiquiri

    • Sip Happens

      $15

      Pimm’s Edition – Contains nuts

    • Petals & Fizz

      $15

      Lavender sparkling cocktail

    Zero- Proof Garden Elixirs

    • Steeped & Still

      $12

      Chai tea with warming spice and citrus

    • Blushing Botanica

      $12

      Cherry, florals, citrus

    • Grey Garden

      $12

      Earl Grey, bergamot, citrus

    • Mint Condition

      $12

      Fresh mint and citrus

    • Golden Garden

      $12

      Tea and tropical citrus

    • Petals & Spark

      $12

      Lavender and effervescence

    © 2026 Sage Restaurant Concepts. All rights reserved.

    *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

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Our patio is also available for private events!

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