Ras Restaurant & Lounge Opens at 4809 Georgia Avenue, NW

“Dear PoP,

My partner and I headed to Georgia Ave in search of food. We were aiming for Moroni and Bros., but passed by the new RAS and noticed it was open. One of the proprietors came out to greet us and invite us in. She explained that it is an Ethiopian/Jamaican blend of menu items. There was a large party in the back – apparently friends and family – celebrating the opening. I think we were the only paying customers. Anyway, we ordered two light meals and the food was fantastic! Spicy chicken wings were nicely seasoned and not fatty at all, and the gouda grits were amazing. They offer three types of chicken wings and other miscellaneous dishes and sides. My partner ordered the Bake and Vegetables and loved it, especially the interesting bread. They specialize in “Bake and Shark” which the waitress said was fantastic, so I’ll try that next. And prices are great.

I’d like to note that the people were so gracious and welcoming. The chef visited our table, and the owners visited and offered us some “birthday cake.” All in all, I was very impressed and they appear to be fully open and ready for business. Another great addition to the neighborhood!”

Photos of inside and see the menu after the jump.

RAS Restaurant and Lounge

Breakfast Menu

Two Egg Omelet** 4.
Toast and Scrambled Eggs** 5.
Two Eggs with Hash Browns and Toast 8.
Roasted Tomato, Spinach & Spiced Goat Cheese Omelet 7.

Bake and Vegetables** 7.

Choose 3: Cabbage, Greens, Curried Chickpeas, Lentils, Spiced Lentils,
Roasted Eggplant & Beet Root

Bake and Shark** 8.

W/ Tomato
**Toppings: Roasted Peppers, Olives, Capers, Mango Chutney, Onion,
Cucumber, Cabbage, Garlic Sauce, Ginger Sauce, Cilantro Sauce, and
Sautéed Spinach.50 each

Pancakes

Plain 3.
Cherry Vanilla Spice 4.
Blueberry Strawberry 4.

Sides and ‘Tings

Turkey Sausage 2. Turkey Bacon 2. Hash Browns 2. Fruit Salad 5. Muffins
1.
Toast, Butter & Jam 1.5 Oatmeal & Berries 3. Yogurt & Berries 4. Gouda
Grits 3.
Herbed Carrot and Tomato Salad 5. Ginger & Garlic Tofu Salad 5.

Drinks

Coffee 1.5 & 2, Tea 1.5, Mint and Lemon Iced Tea 2, Fresh Orange Juice 3, Water 1.5,
Soda 2, Snapple 2, Perrier 2, Coconut Juice 3,
Milk 1.5, Chocolate Milk 1.5, Soy Milk 1.5

RAS Restaurant and Lounge

Dinner Menu

Vegetable Soup 4.

Bake and Vegetables** 7.

Choose 3: Cabbage, Greens, Curried Chickpeas, Lentils, Spiced Lentils, Roasted
Eggplant & Beet Root

Bake and Shark** 8.
W/ Tomato

**Toppings: Roasted Peppers, Olives, Capers, Mango Chutney, Onion, Cucumber,
Cabbage, Garlic Sauce, Ginger Sauce, Cilantro Sauce, and Sautéed Spinach.50 each

Injera
Kitfo 12.
Tibs 12.
Vegetables 10.

Choose 3: Cabbage, Greens, Lentils, Spiced Lentils & Beet Root

Curried Chicken 8.
RAS Jerk Chicken 8.

With rice and salad

Hamburger 5.
Steak & Cheese 6.
Chicken Wings 5.

Plain
Pepper
BBQ

Sides and ‘Tings

Fruit Salad 5. Yogurt & Berries 4. Fresh Salads Prepared daily 3.

Drinks

Coffee 1.5 & 2, Tea 1.5, Mint and Lemon Iced Tea 2, Fresh Orange Juice 3, Water 1.5, Soda 2, Snapple 2,
Perrier 2, Coconut Juice 3, Milk 1.5, Chocolate Milk 1.5, Soy Milk 1.5