Capital Ale House Menu
Capital Ale House is a versatile dining spot in Harrisonburg, VA, offering German, American, and cocktail bar cuisine suitable for various dietary preferences. The menu boasts appetizers like Bavarian Pretzel, Beer Cheese Nachos, and Belgian Style Fries, along with flavorful wing options. Customers praise the attentive service and knowledgeable staff, making dining experiences enjoyable for groups and individuals alike. With a spacious and accommodating environment, this establishment is ideal for gatherings, whether for a casual meal or a special celebration. The food quality is consistently good, with highlights like the Giant Bavarian Pretzel and Wurst Platter impressing patrons. Overall, Capital Ale House stands out for its diverse menu, attentive service, and welcoming atmosphere.
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Bavarian Pretzel
Served with sweet Bavarian mustard.
Beer Cheese Nachos
Housemade corn tortilla chips layered with black beans, cheddar & jack cheeses, finished with our hoouse pico de gallo, chive sour cream and a side of verde sauce. Choice of blackened steak, pulled Cuban pork or chicken confit.
Belgian Style Fries
Served with Belgian-style flavored mayonnaises including lemon-cayenne, roasted garlic, pesto.
Calamari
Fried calamari, roasted red pepper coulis, cilantro aioli.
Fried Pickles
Crunchy house breaded pickles served with jalapeno ranch.
GF Sausage and Cheese Plate
German Landjager sausage, chefs choice of artisanal cheese, served with Bavarian mustard.
Hungarian Potatoes & Sausage
House-made, fresh potatoes fried with Zwyczajna, a smoked Polish sausage, and tossed in a seasoning that features spicy Hungarian paprika. Served with creamy beer cheese for dipping.
Loaded Fries
Our Belgian style fries topped with bacon, cheddar, roasted corn pico de gallo, ancho chipotle sauce and chive sour cream.
Pierogies
Potato & onion pierogies, beer-braised onions, bacon, provolone cheese, chive sour cream.
Pretzel Sausage & Cheese Plate
Our signature Bavarian pretzel served with mustard, German landjager sausage, and chef's choice of artisanal cheese. Add Beer Cheese for $2
Raclette
Alpine Raclette cheese baked atop potatoes, ham, onions and asparagus. Served piping hot with crusty bread.
Spinach & Shrimp Dip
Shrimp, baby spinach, Parmesan cream sauce, pretzel bread.
Sweet Potato Fries
Served with Spicy Barbecue Sauce.
Appetizers
Wings
Wings (5)
Your choice of: Barbecue, Thai Chili, Mexicali, Hot Buffalo, House Dry Rub, Old Bay or Peach BBQ
Wings (10)
Your choice of: Barbecue, Thai Chili, Mexicali, Hot Buffalo, House Dry Rub, Old Bay or Peach BBQ.
Wings (20)
Tenders
Tenders
Sandwiches
Bockwurst Sandwich
Two, grilled German bockwurst sausages on a bun topped with sweet mustard and hot rotkohl (sweet and sour red cabbage).
Capital Club
Smoked turkey, bacon, ham, provolone cheese, Amercan cheese, tomato, lettuce, bacon aioli on Vienna white toast.
Cuban
Roast pork, ham, Gruyere, dill pickles, yellow mustard, lemon cayenne mayo, hoagie roll.
French Dip
House made and shaved blackend roast, provolone cheese, horseradish sauce, on French baquette, au jus.*Items can be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs, may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical conditon.
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Crispy fried chicken with pickles, lettuce, tomato and mayo, then drizzled with local hot honey.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast, bacon aioli, slow roasted tomatoes, avocado and green leaf lettuce on a brioche bun.
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The Krakow
Smoked Polish Zwyczajna sausage, beer- braised onions, Polish honey-horseradish mustard, smoked gouda cheese, baguette with Hungarian potatoes.
Ale House Burger
Beef, lettuce, tomato, onions.*Items can be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs, may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical conditon.
Bacon Black & Bleu
Cajun seasoned burger, crispy bacon, gorgonzola, lettuce, tomatoes, onions.*Items can be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs, may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical conditon.
Black Bean Burger
CAH original black bean burger, lettuce, tomato, onion, burger bun.
Cheese Burger
Virginia beef, lettuce, tomato, onions, American cheese.*Items can be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs, may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical conditon.
Mushroom French Dip Burger
Grilled beef patty, caramelized onions, sauted mushrooms, gruyere cheese, horseradish sauce, au jus.*Items can be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs, may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical conditon.
Smokehouse Burger
Spicy BBQ sauce, crispy bacon, Gouda cheese, lettuce, tomato, fried shoestring onions.*Items can be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs, may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical conditon.
Burgers
Soup/Salads
Beet Salad
Beets, fresh baby spinach, thinly sliced radishes, goat cheese, shallot vinaigrette.
Big Caesar Salad
Romaine drizzled with Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese,shaved hardboiled egg, garlic toast point,
Big House Salad
Fresh greens, tomatoes, cucumber, matchstick carrots, shredded red cabbage.
Black & Bleu Steak Salad
Blackened steak, spinach, gorgonzola cheese, tomatoes, pickled onions, blue cheese dressing. Served with garlic toast.*Items can be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs, may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical conditon.
Bowl Potato Leek
Creamy, hearty, fresh, house-made potato & leek soup for the cooler weather.
Bowl White Chicken Chili
Made in house from fresh chicken, cannellini beans, fresh jalapeos, and a blend of spices.
Cobb Salad
Crisp greens, diced egg, diced ham, grilled chicken, tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles and avocado.
Cup French Onion
Cup Potato Leek
Creamy, hearty, fresh, house-made potato & leek soup for the cooler weather.
Cup White Chicken Chili
Made in house from fresh chicken, cannellini beans, fresh jalapeos, and a blend of spices.
MexiCali Salad
Mixed greens, grilled chicken,tossed in our Mexicali wings sauce, pickled onions, diced tomatoes, Mexican corn salsa, jalapenos, dusted in grated Cojita cheese, jalapeno ranch dressing.
Seasonal Salad
Seasonal fruit with baby spincah, blue cheese, candied walnuts, walnut vinaigrette.
Small Caesar Salad
Romaine drizzled with Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, shaved hardboiled egg, garlic toast point.
Small House Salad
Fresh greens, tomatoes, cucumber, matchstick carrots, shredded red cabbage.
Baked Mustard Cod
Butter-baked fresh cod filet, wilted baby spinach and warm green apples. finished with mustard cream sauce.
Broccolini & Parmesan Pasta
Farfalle pasta sauteed with olive oil, garlic and broccolini tossed in shaved parmesan.
Caprese Chicken
Brined and grilled chicken breast, fresh mozzarella, tomato basil pesto, and a drizzle of balsamic reduction. Served with asparagus and Parmesan poletnta cake.
Chicken Schnitzel
Crispy breaded chicken cutlets, sauerkraut, German mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy on the side.
Chicken Shrimp & Andouille Pasta
Chicken, andouille sausage, jumbo shrimp, creamy Creole alfredo, fresh baby spinach, cavatappi pasta.
Fish-N-Chips
Hardywood Pilsner beer-battered Alaskan cod with French fries, jalapeno speckled slaw and brown ale tartar sauce.
Homestyle Mac-N-Cheese
Cavatappi pasta in a creamy cheese sauce, topped with toasted bread crumbs and garlic toast.
Jagerschnitzel
Crispy breaded pork loin cutlets, sauerkraut, German mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy on the side.
NY Strip
14 oz grilled NY strip with choice of garlic blue cheese butter OR peppercorn-tarragon butter. Served with vegetables and Yukon mashed potatoes.*Items can be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs, may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical conditon.
Sauerbraten
7-day marinated roast beef, topped with gingersnap gravy. Served with sptzle and rotkohl (sweet and sour red cabbage).
Schwenkbraten
A marinated and grilled 16 oz pork chop topped with curried onions. Served with sptzle and rotkohl (sweet and sour red cabbage).
Sirloin
8 oz grilled seasoned sirloin with choice of garlic blue cheese butter OR peppercorn-tarragon butter. Served with vegetables and Yukon mashed potatoes.*Items can be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs, may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical conditon.
Southern Mac-N-Cheese
Creamy cheese sauce, bacon with a pulled pork, corn pico de gallo, finished with spicy BBQ sauce.
Wurst Platter
Char-grilled Polish Zwyczajna, Usinger's bratwurst and knackwurst sausages. Served with German mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, and Bavarian mustard, Polish mustard,and Berliner-style curry ketchup.
Entrees
Pizza
Margharita
Marinara, fresh mozzarella, house-roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, and olive oil drizzle.
Pesto Chicken Pizza
White sauce, feta, Parmesan, Italian chicken, fresh basil, pickled red onion, and a tomato-basil pesto drizzle.
Supremo
Marinara, mozzarella, pepperoni, Italian sausage, house-roasted tomatoes and fresh basil.
Mahi Fish Tacos
Seasoned Mahi, crisp cilantro lime slaw, mango salsa, ancho chipotle sauce, corn tortillas, side of roasted corn and bean salad or fries.
Cuban Pork Tacos
Marinated cuban pulled pork, crisp cilantro lime slaw, pickle slice drizzled with lemon-cayenne aioli, corn tortillas, side of roasted corn and bean salad or fries.
Shrimp Tacos
Gulf shrimp, crisp cilantro lime slaw, mango salsa, Sweet Thai chili sauce, corn tortillas, side of roasted corn bean salad or fries.
Tacos
Mussels
1lb Mussels
Garlic-Herb Mussels: Steamed in Belgian wit beer, garlic, butter, herbs.Smoked Gouda & Bacon Mussels: Sauted in smoked Gouda and bacon cream sauce.Lemon Grass Mussels: Vegtable stock base with cilantro, scallions, and lemongrass
2lb Mussels
Garlic-Herb Mussels: Steamed in Belgian wit beer, garlic, butter, herbs.Smoked Gouda & Bacon Mussels: Sauted in smoked Gouda and bacon cream sauce.Lemon Grass Mussels: Vegtable stock base with cilantro, scallions, and lemongrass
Asparagus
Avocado
Broccolini
Fruit
German Mashed Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes
Mixed Greens
Sauerkraut
Side Beer Cheese
Side Beets
Side Black Bean Patty
Side Blackened Steak
Side Cap Mac
Side Cod
Side Fries
Side Grilled Chicken
Side Hungarian Potatoes
Side Polenta Cake
Side Shrimp
Side Sweet Potato Fries
Side Mexi Corn
Sides
Desserts
Beignets in the Bag
Big Carrot Cake
Six layers of incredibly moist carrot cake sandwiched with smooth cream cheese icing all studded with pecans and shards of fresh toasted coconut.
Brownie Rockslide
A light textured brownie topped with caramel, brownie cubes, toasted pecans, Oreo cookie crumbs and premium vanilla ice cream.
Dessert Pretzel
A cinnamon-sugar baked pretzel served with warm caramel and chocolate sauce, and premium vanilla ice cream topped with a cherry.
Flourless Chocolate
Flourless chocolate torte with raspberry coulis and whipped cream garnish.
Gluten Free Brownie
Warm fudge brownie made with a blend of gluten free flours and Honduran chocolate. Topped with vanilla ice cream, chopped pecans, and caramel sauce.
Hot Apple Pie
Mounds of fresh, crisp organic apples, saucy, with cinnamon apple cider and loaded with crunchy crumbs. Finished with premium vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.
Key Lime Pie
Creamy key lime pie with whipped topping, anchored with caramel drizzle and topped with shaved almonds.
Kids Smores Kit
Bavarian Mustard
A 2.25 lb pail of Prop and Peller Sweet Bavarian Mustard. Made in Germany.
78 Red Ketchup
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78 Red SPICY Ketchup
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