Steamed asparagus topped with lump crabmeat and served with a Maltaise sauce. (orange-flavored hollandaise).
Beef Skewers Thai Style*
$9.95
Grilled beef skewers served with mango salsa and lemon grass-peanut sauce.
Smoked Duckling Quesadilla Con Carnitas
$11.95
Shredded duck breast smoked, with side of salsa fresca and sour cream.
Oyster Rockefeller*
$14.95
Half dozen fresh oyster baked with spinach, applewood bacon, mozzarella, and pernod.
Oyster Oscar
$15.95
Half dozen fresh oysters topped with crabmeat and cheese.
Clams or Oysters on the Half Shell*
1/2 Dozen$12.00
Steamed Clams or Spiced Shrimp*
1/2 Dozen$12.00
Smoked Norwegian Salmon
$8.95
Garnished with salsa fresca and chipotle pepper mayonnaise.
Calamari Athena
$9.95
Sautéed with Kalamata olives, chopped onions, garlic and feta cheese in a white wine sauce and served with pita bread.
Sauteed Jumbo Shrimp
$12.95
Soups
Soup of the Day
$6.95
Classic French Onion Soup
$7.95
Salads
Ice House Seasonal Green Salad
$4.95
Ceaser Salad*
$6.95
Warm Brie Cheese
$8.95
Grilled brie cheese coated with breadcrumbs, served on top of wilted spinach with a sweet basil vinaigrette.
Salad Romero
$9.95
Fresh mozzarella, candied almonds, basil and porto wine sun-dried figs drizzled with Balsamic fig glaze.
Grilled Seafood Salad
$13.95
Blackened jumbo tiger shrimp and sea scallops served over a bed of wilted spinach with a splash of applewood bacon pinenut vinaigrette.
Warm Crispy Duckling Salad
$11.95
Served on a bed of mixed greens accompanied with a sour cherry mustard sherry wine vinaigrette.
Steak Fajita
$15.95
Grilled Flank Steak served on a bed of mixed greens, avocado, salsa fresca, drizzled with roasted garlic chipotle basil dressing.
Black and White Sesame Crusted Tuna
$19.95
Over a bed of mixed greens; drizzled with a ginger garlic cilantro miso dressing.
Main Plates
Ostrich Steak*
$29.95
Grilled ostrich steak; served with Balsamic Fig sauce, accompanied with a halved grilled peach filled with cottage cheese and pinenuts.
Beef Tenderloin Sonoma*
$29.95
Grilled Beef Tenderloin; served with veal demi-glaze, garnished with a mini corn-ricotta cheese tartlet.
Pork Chop Veracruz*
$19.95
marinated with achiote paste, garlic and lime juice, accompanied with Mexican rice and dark chocolate mole sauce.
Chicken Ballottine
$18.95
chicken breast wrapped with hickory smoked bacon stuffed with spinach and shrimp; served with mushrooms marsala wine sauce.
Duck Oriental*
$22.95
Five spiced duck leg confit and tea leaves smoked duck breast; served with orange and ginger sauce.
Grilled Salmon*
$21.95
Atlantic Salmon grilled, accompanied with steamed couscous, garnished with tapenade lemon confit, served with Moroccan tomato sauce.
Ahi Tuna Au Poivre*
$22.95
Pan-seared tuna coated with crushed peppercorn; served on a bed of rice; with wasabi-yogurt sauce and mango-lime glaze, accompanied with seaweed-carrot sesame salad.
Ice House Crab Cakes*
$25.95
Lump crabmeat mixed with sweet bell pepper and scallions; served with Choron sauce.
Prawns Bourbon Street Style*
$24.95
Grilled Cajun Style Jumbo Shrimp; over creamy Southern style grits with andouille sausages.
Easy Smith's Creole Jambalayas*
$22.95
Served with chicken, andouille sausages, crayfish, shrimp, scallops and mussels.
*These items contain raw or undercooked items Raw Meats, Poultry, Seafood, Shellfish and eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.
Appetizers
Soup of the Day
$4.50
Chili Stew Americana
$6.50
Hearty mixture of veal, roasted pork, ground sirloin and assorted beans cooked in a spicy chili sauce; covered with melted cheese and served with tortilla chips.
Steamed Spiced Shrimp
$8.95
Fresh Gulf shrimp steamed and spiced with the chef's special recipe.
Smoked Norwegian Salmon*
$7.50
Tomato salsa and chioplte pepper mayonnaise.
Clams on the Half Shell*
Market Price
Oyster on the Half Shell*
Market Price
Salads
Caesar Salad*
$5.50
Served with Ice House Caesar dressing, topped with fresh grated Romano Cheese.
Chef's Salad
$8.95
Served with grilled chicken, applewood bacon, boiled eggs, and warm brie cheese accompanied in a Sesame Vinaigrette Dressing.
Texas Style Chicken Salad
$8.95
Served on a bed of fresh mixed greens and marinated chicken breast grilled, topped with a walnut pesto vinaigrette and roasted bell pepper ragout with tasso ham.
Warm Spinach Seafood Salad
$9.95
With grilled tiger shrimp & sea scallops served with a pinenut applewood bacon vinaigrette.
New Orleans Salad
$10.95
Steamed mussels, calamari, and baby shrimp tossed in Sun-dried tomato basil vinaigrette on a bed of baby mix greens, garnished with Katamala olives, chick peas and hard boiled eggs.
Oriental Express Salad
$9.95
Grilled teriyaki chicken breast served with cashew nuts, mandarin orange and crispy rice noodles over a bed of wild baby greens, served with sesame mustard vinaigrette.
Ice House Seasonal Green Salad
$4.50
Sandwiches
Served with French Fries, except for the Pollo Asado Mexicano.
Classic New York Style Reuben
$8.95
Corned beef, Swiss cheese with sauerkraut and homemade Russian dressing.
Chesapeake Rueben
$10.95
With crabmeat, smoked ham, Cole slaw, Swiss cheese with a Thousand Island dressing.
Grilled Mini Filet Mignon*
$12.95
5 oz. filet mignon topped with melted brie cheese, served with a green peppercorn, beef au jus.
Rotisserie Chicken Breast
$8.95
Served with smoked bacon and cheddar cheese, garnished with a honey dijon mustard Mayonnaise.
Pollo Asado Mexicano
$8.95
Grilled chicken breast marinated with lime, cilantro, garlic and oregano, topped with Monterey jack cheese and avocado, served with yucca sticks.
Havana Pork Loin
$8.95
Served with fried plantain & Monterey jack cheese, with jalapeño chile mayonnaise.
Charlie Melt
$11.95
Grilled yellow fin tuna topped with melted cheddar cheese and chipotle mayonnaise, with a side of Cole slaw.
Crab Cake Remoulade
$12.95
Pan-Fried crab cake served with Remoulade Sauce.
Burgers
Served with French Fries.
Ice House Burger*
$8.95
Ground sirloin grilled, topped with Monterey jack cheese, mushrooms and bacon.
H & H, Hamburg's Hamburger*
$8.95
Ground sirloin grilled, topped with Bratwurst and Swiss cheese, with a side of Thousand Island dressing.
Cajun Burger*
$8.95
Ground sirloin grilled, topped with andouille sausages and Swiss cheese, accompanied with a BBQ sauce.
Caesar Burger*
$8.95
Ground sirloin grilled, topped with provolone cheese and procuitto ham, garnished with caeser mayonnaise and romaine lettuce.
Entrees
Beef Stroganoff
$12.95
Beef strips sautéed with onions and mushrooms; served with a sour cream and white wine sauce on a bed of homemade pasta.
Sea Scallops Provencal
$12.95
Sautéed sea scallops, Provencal style.
Grilled Shrimp Kebabs
$12.95
Shrimp coated with a honey chipotle glaze, served with black bean & rice and Kielbasa sausages.
Fresh Calf's Liver*
$10.95
Sautéed bell peppers, onions, shitake mushroom and bacon served with a sherry wine sauce.
Chicken Penne Romano
$10.95
Chicken breast marinate with garlic and oregano, sautéed with pancetta bacon and mushroom on a bed of penne pasta, served in a Romano cheese sauce.
Pan-Fried Rainbow Trout
$12.95
Trout coated with crushed almonds and Japanese bread crumbs; served with a mustard dill sauce.
*These items contain raw or undercooked items Raw Meats, Poultry, Seafood, Shellfish and eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.
Sandwiches & Burgers
The Ice House Burger
$8.00
Applewood bacon, grilled mushrooms and cheddar cheese.
The dan Burger
$9.00
Grilled onions and mushrooms, applewood bacon and crumbled blue cheese.
Every now and then you run across a truely memorable restaurant that delights all of your senses. The food is imaginative, the atmosphere charming, the wine list extensive, the entertainment enjoyable, and the staff make you feel so comfortable that you want to come back again and again. Nestled in historic Herndon, the Ice House Cafe has been cooking up an unforgettable dining experience since 1979.
From the ceiling fans blowing a cool breeze through the cozy surroundings, to the photos lining the walls of a bygone era when life was less hectic and more relaxed, to the woodwork and brass fixtures that call attention to detail- you'll find yourself easing into a deeply satisfying evening.