Ornery Beer Company Public House Menu (Update 2025)

In the heart of Fairfax, Virginia, Ornery Beer Company Public House stands out as a top-notch brewery serving up American cuisine with a twist. The expansive menu is bursting with flavorful options, from the unique Pork Belly Burnt Ends Plate to the satisfying Jagerschnitzel. The restaurant also caters to various dietary needs, offering Pescatarian options and ensuring ADA compliance for all guests. With a lively atmosphere and attentive service, Ornery Beer Company is the perfect spot for a casual meal or gathering with friends. Don't miss out on their impressive beer selection, including standout brews like the Rasbeery Beret and Austrian Dreams. Overall, Ornery Beer Company Public House is a must-visit destination for those looking for a memorable dining experience in Fairfax.

Dinner Shareable and Small Plates

Pork Belly Burnt Ends Plate

Dry rubbed and slow cooked pork belly, flash fried, tossed in honey beer BBQ glaze and served over cheesy grits.

$16.20

Beer Bang Shrimp Plate

Jumbo shrimp fried in our Kolsch ale batter, tossed in our spicy sauce, topped with sesame and served over Asian slaw.

$15.75

Fried Bacon Mac

hickory smoked bacon bits | gouda, cheddar, parmesan | elbow mac | panko crusted | spicy marinara sauce

$13.50

Tuna Poke

Diced ahi, quick marinade, served over jasmine rice and seaweed salad, topped with avocado, black sesame, srirachi aioli with crispy wonton.

$18.90

Malted Barley Bavarian Pretzels

A HUGE Bavarian style pretzel baked in our oven and served with stone ground mustard & our Kolsch Ale cheese dip.

$15.75

Spinach Artichoke & Parmesan Dip

marinated artichoke, fresh spinach, smoked gouda, parmesan and mozzarella, minced garlic. served with fresh fried tortillas and toasted french bread

$13.90

Triple Grind Meatball

ground lamb, beef & pork, chef's spices, basil tomato sauce and shredded parmesan. served with toasted bread

$13.90

Bitterballen

a Dutch street food classic. spiced beef with curry, nutmeg, & minced vegis, panko crusted and fried. served with creamy dijon ale mustard

$13.50

Fried Green Tomatoes

classic southern comfort. panko crusted, topped with homemade pimento cheese, seared pork belly, & tomato jam.

$12.50

Wings Plate

10 Jumbo wings in your choice of our house made sauce. Served with celery, carrots and ranch or bleu cheese.

$18.90

Honey Brussels

Flash fried brussel sprouts, honey, and a touch of pepper flakes

$12.00

Fried House Pickles

House made pickles in spiced flour, fried golden brown. Served with spicy ranch.

$14.20

Chorizo & Pimento Fondido

ground chorizo & our house made pimento cheese baked with pico de gallo & chopped poblanos. served with fried corn tortillas

$10.90

Cracklins & Pimento Cheese

Southern Beer Goodness | Big Plate ofPork Rinds | House-Made PimentoCheese | Smoked Paprika | Celery,Carrot, House-Pickles

$12.90

Blistered Shishitos

sauted with salt, lemon, & sesame | sesame garlic aioli dipping sauce

$12.00

Ana's Empanadas

chef Ana's family recipe | shredded chicken, peppers, onion, & spices |cilantro avocado sauce

$13.65

Smoked Trout Dip

smoked wild trout | cream cheese, dill, capers, & select spices | baguette &vegi slices

$14.70

Queso Chorizo Fundido

Kolsch ale beer cheese | crumbled chorizo | pico de gallo | house fried tortillas

$13.65

Boneless Wings

Boneless version of our Wings.

$18.90

Jagerschnitzel

Panko crusted and pan fried hand-cut pork loin over mashed Yukon golds and smothered in our hunter mushroom and bacon gravy. Served with slow braised red cabbage and grilled asparagus.

$25.20

Steak Frites

Locally Farmed Dry-Aged Hanger Steak | chef's chimichurri sauce | garlic parmesan fries | house salad (Roseda Farms Beef, Monkton, MD)

$32.55

Braised Short Ribs

beef short ribs, braised in red wine, tomato & garlic | sauted portobello mushrooms | mashed yukon golds | red wine demi-glace

$26.90

Jambalaya Pasta

Blackened chicken, shrimp and andouille, tomatoes, bell pepper, simmered in our creole sauce and served over penne.

$24.70

Fish and Chips

Hand cut Atlantic cod fillets fried in our Kolsch ale batter, served with hand cut fries, house slaw and tartar.

$23.00

Shrimp and Grits

Jumbo shrimp, andouille sausage and portobello mushroom, sauteed in our red eye gravy, served over cheesy grits.

$24.65

Blackened Loch Duart Salmon

skin-on, lightly blackened & pan seared | grilled asparagus | roasted root vegetables | cheesy stone ground grits | fried onion straws

$24.90

Penne Pesto Pasta

Asparagus, artichoke, peas, grape tomatoes, minced garlic and penne in a pesto cream sauce. Topped with Parmesan and fresh basil.

$17.35

Brewhouse Chicken

Pan seared, bone-in chicken breast, wrapped in crispy prosciutto, with herb pan sauce & cherry tomato, over a bed of wilted garlic spinach. served with honey Brussels, bourbon carrots, & hand smashed potatoes.

$21.90

Angus Bleu Plate

Grilled Angus steak served over bleu cheese demi-glace, served with roasted fingerling potatoes, bourbon glazed carrots and grilled asparagus.

$25.90

Maple Chipotle Chop Plate

kolsch brined, bone-in, Duroc pork chop grilled with maple chipotle glaze, served with mashed Yukon golds, bourbon glazed carrot and grilled asparagus.

$25.90

Seduction Glazed Salmon Plate

Fillet of Atlantic salmon seared in chef's dark seduction porter glaze, served with cheesy stone ground grits, honey fried Brussels and grilled asparagus.

$22.90

Southwest Stuffed Eggplant Plate

Roasted eggplant stuffed with quinoa, corn, black bean and chipotle, topped with cheddar and sour cream. Served with roasted fingerling potatoes, honey fried Brussels and bourbon glazed carrots.

$16.90

Drunken Steak Frites

Angus flat iron steak marinated in our Occoquan Oats Amber Ale, grilled to order, served with our fresh cut garlic parm fries, & topped with flash fried onions

$26.90

Blackened Salmon & Shrimp

8oz atlantic salmon fillet & jumbo shrimp, lightly blackened & seared. served over wilted spinach and grilled asparagus.

$23.90

Caprese Stuffed Portobello

roasted portobello topped with baby heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzerella, and whole basil leaves, finished with balsamic glaze & served with bourbon glazed carrots, grilled asparagus & a lightly dressed arugula salad

$20.40

NY Strip Au Poivre

hand cut 12 oz angus new york strip, seasoned, grilled to order, and served with our fresh peppercorn cream sauce along with mashed yukon golds, grilled asparagus, & malibu carrots

$25.90

Porter Braised Shank

Smokey Beech Porter braised porkshank | Austrian Dreams mushroomgravy | garlic mashed potatoes |honey fried brussels

$25.00

Blackened Salmon

blackened & pan seared, skin-on Norweigan Salmon | mango-avocado salsa | grilled asparagus | rice pilaf

$25.20

Mediterranean Eggplant

roasted eggplant | couscous & chickpea stuffing | feta cheese | tzatziki drizzle | honey fried brussels | bourbon glazed carrots.

$23.10

Dinner Large Plates

Dinner Soup and Salad

Roasted Beet Salad

roasted red & golden beets | chopped walnuts | dried cranberry | goat cheese crumbles | grape tomatoes | mesclun & romaine greens | balsamic vinaigrette

$15.75

Strawberry Summer Caprese

strawberries, avocado, fresh sliced mozzarella, baby heirloom tomatoes, torn basil, & walnuts over a bed of dressed arugula, a touch of sea salt, fresh cracked pepper & balsamic glaze.

$14.90

Ahi Tuna Nicoise

sesame crusted & seared ahi tuna, steamed asparagus, black mission figs, grilled zucchini & squash, hard boiled egg, baby heirloom tomatoes, black olives, & fresh roasted corn over mesculin greens tossed in traditional nicoise dressing

$19.50

Apple Walnut Salad

granny smith apples | red grapes | chopped walnuts | bleu cheese crumbles | red onion | grape tomatoes | mesclun & romaine greens | cider vinaigrette

$15.75

Chopped Asian Salad

mandarin oranges | edamame | cucumber | shaved carrot | green onion | red pepper | sunflower & sesame seeds | fried wonton | romaine & red cabbage | sesame ginger dressing

$16.25

Southwest Salad

chopped romaine, fresh roasted corn, black beans, diced avocado, chopped poblano pepper, heirloom baby tomato, jack & cheddar, fresh pico del gallo, tortilla strips, & buttermilk herb dressing

$15.25

House Salad

Mescalin greens, cherry tomato, cucumber, carrot, sunflower seeds and citrus vinaigrette

$7.35

Caesar Salad

Chopped romaine, shaved, Parmesan, croutons and house made Caesar.

$7.35

Tomato Basil Soup

made daily with tomatoes, cream, a few spices, & a touch of worcestershire

$5.25

Soup and Salad

Cup of soup or chili and small salad of your choice.

$8.50

Spinach and Warm Bacon Salad

Baby spinach dressed in warm bacon vinaigrette, topped with goat cheese, grape tomatoes, red onion and crispy black eyed croutons.

$7.00

Home Style Chili

Ground Angus, stewed tomatoes, beans and spices. Topped with cheddar, chives and sour cream.

$5.00

Waves of Gouda Soup

Beer cheese Soup made with Gouda, cheddar, and pacific waves. Topped with pork belly lardons and pretzel croutons.

$5.00

Watermelon Feta Salad

Fresh watermelon & arugula, chopped mint, feta cheese, sunflower seeds, & citrus vinaigrette

$7.00

Roasted Pineapple & Watercress Salad

roasted pineapple, chopped watercress, sliced avocado, red onion, & garlic lime vinaigrette

$7.00

Classic Wedge Salad

crisp iceberg wedge | baby heirloom tomatoes | red onion | hardboiled egg | chopped bacon | bleu cheese crumbles & dressing

$9.90

Andouille & White Bean Soup

Seared Andouille Sausage | Great Northern White Beans | BabySpinach | Veggies & Spices | Chicken Stock

$6.80

Pomegranate Pear Salad

baby spinach & arugula | sliced bartlet pears | pomegranate arils | bleucheese crumbles | chopped walnut | red onion | champagne vinaigrette

$13.50

Pacific Waves Chili

Rustic Acres ground beef | PacifcWaves IPA | stewed tomatoes, beans,& spices

$5.00

Caprese Salad

fresh sliced mozzarella, grape tomatoes, red onions, fresh chopped basil, arugula, citrus vinaigrette, balsamic glaze

$11.50

Hot Honey Pie

pepperoni | italian sausage | goatcheese | mozzarella | arugula |tomato basil base | Mike's hot honeydrizzle

$17.70

Balboa

House-made Italian sausage, pepperoni,, bacon, smoked ham, mozzarella

$18.35

What The Cluck

grilled chicken breast | marinated portobello | roasted garlic | bleu cheese crumbles | mozzarella | tomato basil base | pesto drizzle

$15.50

Shroomage

sliced jumbo portabello | shitake | crimini | sliced garlic | red onion | mozzarella

$17.30

Porky Pie

Pepperoni, smoked bacon, garlic slivers, mozzarella, shaved parmesan cheese

$18.35

Italian Goat

italian sausage | sliced apples | goat cheese | arugula | Mike's Hot Honey drizzle |tomato basil base

$18.35

Mad Max

andouille sausage | marinated portobello | roasted red pepper | red onion | | mozzarella | tomato basil base | red pepper flakes

$16.50

Momma's Meatball Pie

lamb, beef & pork meatballs, red onions, mozzarella, fresh basil ribbons, red pepper flakes, pesto drizzle and tomato basil base

$15.90

Napoli

Shaved prosciutto, roasted garlic, mozzarella, fresh arugula, Shaved parmesan, garlic herb oil based

$15.90

Classic Margherita

Fresh sliced mozzarella, fresh basil ribbons sliced plumy tomatoes cracked pepper

$13.50

Smokey Bleu

Bacon lard-ons, smoked Bleu cheese, black mission figs, caramelized onions, balsamic glaze

$14.90

Guadalajara

Ground chorizo, chopped poblano peppers, caramelized onions, goat cheese, sliced plum tomato, Pacific Waves BBQ base

$14.90

Garlic Shrimp

Shrimp, goat cheese, artichoke, mozzarella, red pepper flakes and garlic herb oil base.

$15.90

Garden Balsamic

Grilled zucchini & squash, Portobello mushroom, roasted red pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, balsamic glaze

$14.90

All American

Pepperoni, Italian sausage, crimini mushroom, red onions mozzarella

$14.90

Garden Balsamic Flatbread

Grilled portobello, zucchini, squash, roasted red pepper, sundried tomato, mozzarella, zesty tomato sauce and balsamic.

$15.50

3 Cheese Flatbread

Mozzarella, cheddar, shredded, Parmesan and zesty tomato sauce.

$10.90

Balboa Flatbread

Italian sausage, pepperoni, capicola, bacon, mozzarella and zesty tomato sauce.

$15.90

Gone to Genoa Flatbread

Genoa salami, goat cheese, roasted red peppers, wilted spinach and pesto base topped with balsamic glaze.

$15.50

Balsamic Orchard

sliced apples | walnuts | caramelizedonion | shredded gouda & mozzarella |garlic herb base | balsamic drizzle |tomato basil base

$15.90

Brewers Pie

roasted & pulled chicken, crimini mushrooms, crumbled bacon, mozzarella and tomato basil base

$15.60

Pesto Genoa

house pesto base | fresh slized mozzarella | grape tomatoes | sliced garlic | cracked pepper | whole basil

$17.30

Guardalajara

ground chorizo sausage | red peppers | sliced garlic | chopped poblanos | cheddar & mozzarella | whole basil | tomato basil base

$17.85

It Belongs

smoked ham | diced pineapple | mozzarella | tomato basil base

$17.30

Buffalo Chicken

pulled chicken in buffalo sauce | bleu cheese crumbles | red onion | mozzarella | tomato basil base | flash fried crispy carrot

$18.35

Marghertia Pie

fresh sliced mozzarella | whole basil | cracked pepper | tomato basil base

$15.75

Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza

Type in your choice.

$14.00

Pizzas

Dinner Handhelds

Grilled Angus Burger

seasoned & grilled to order. lettuce, tomato, red onion, house made pickles, kolsch aioli & toasted brioche

$14.20

Sliced Steak Sandwich

Roseda Farms Angus Beef (Monkton, Md), seasoned & roasted medium rare | sliced thin, Stout demi-glace basted | melted swiss cheese | crispy onions straws | garlic horseradish sauce | crusty sub roll

$18.90

Key West Fish Sandwich

Blackend and seared Mahi Mahi topped with remoulade sauce and Cole slaw, red onion and tomato on toasted brioche

$18.30

Nashville Hot Chicken

Breaded and fried chicken breast coated in hot sauce, served on brioche, topped with extra house pickles, lettuce and alabama white sauce

$17.85

Cubano

roasted & pulled mojo pork, Virginia ham, swiss cheese, house made pickles, & yellow mustard. pressed & seared in a steak roll

$17.85

Chicken Portobello Sandwich

grilled chicken breast | marinated portobello | roasted red pepper | swiss | pesto spread | brioche

$16.50

Lamburger

Fresh ground and seasoned lamb, grilled to order, topped with feta cheese, house made tzatziki sauce, red onion and lettuce on brioche roll.

$18.90

Classic Reuben

Slow Cooked, Thin Sliced Corned Beef |Whole Grain Mustard Kraut | SwissCheese | House Recipe Russian Dressing| Buttered & Seared Marble Rye

$17.70

4 Cheese Grilled Cheese

Swiss | Cheddar | Smoked Gouda |Pepper Jack | Buttered & SearedSourdough

$11.90

Belly Up Burger

Ground Angus beef, spice rubbed and seared thick cut pork belly, bleu cheese, fried pickled onions, Kolsch aioli, lettuce, tomato, red onion and house made pickles on toasted brioche.

$15.90

Harvest Chicken Salad Sandwich

Diced roasted chicken breast blended with dried cranberries, apples, raisins, grapes and rosemary on multigrain bread.

$14.90

Cheesy Portabello Melt Handheld

Grilled portobello cap, roasted red peppers, goat cheese, lettuce, red onion, tomato and Kolsch aioli, on multigrain.

$12.90

Classic Reuben Handheld

The classic. Corned beef brisket, our tangy mustard sauerkraut and 1000 Island dressing seared on buttered marble rye.

$13.90

HammeRRed Burger

Ground Angus beef, seared smoked ham, marinated and grilled portobello, Swiss cheese, beer BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion and house-made pickles, on toasted ciabatta.

$13.90

The Godfather

Ground Angus beef, seared pepperoni and capicola, provolone cheese, zesty tomato sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion, house made pickles and toasted ciabatta.

$13.90

Chorizo Burger

A blend of ground Angus beef and Mexican chorizo, topped with charred plabanof pepper, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, house pickles and Chipotle mayo, served on brioche

$15.90

Fried Green BLT

Fried green tomatoes, thick cut bacon, house made pimento cheese, topped with an over easy egg and served on a buttered and toasted sourdough

$13.90

Brewers Club

House roasted Va ham & turkey breast| hickory smoked bacon | swiss |lettuce & tomato | mayo |sourdough

$16.20

Memphis Dog

grilled all angus beef franks by Roseda Farms in Baltimore Md on a big potato bun topped with your favorite combomojo pulled pork | coleslaw | PacifcWaves BBQ

$13.50

Chili Dog

grilled all angus beef franks by Roseda Farms in Baltimore Md on a big potato bun topped with your favorite comboPacifc Waves chili | shreddedcheddar | chopped onions

$13.50

Reuben Dog

grilled all angus beef franks by Roseda Farms in Baltimore Md on a big potato bun topped with your favorite combocorned beef | sauerkraut | thousandisland | whole grain mustard

$15.00

Monte Cristo

sliced ham & roasted turkey | swiss cheese | sourdough | egg battered & fried | powdered sugar | raspberry preserves

$17.85

Shrimp Tacos

blackened sauted shrimp | avocado | cilantro garlic slaw | sirachi aioli | white corn tortillas | chips or fries

$17.85

Chicken Portobello

grilled chicken breast | marinated portobello | roasted red pepper | swiss | pesto spread | brioche

$17.25

Black Bean Burger

black beans, poblano pepper, roasted corn, red peppers | avocado | kolsch aioli | lettuce, tomato, onion | brioche

$16.80

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Marinated and grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, red onions, house-made pickles, Kolsch aioli and brioche.

$14.20

Peanut Butter Pie

delcious blend of peanut butter, cream cheese, & whipped cream in a graham cracker crust. whipped cream topping & chocolate sauce

$10.50

Momma's Carrot Cake

3 layers of delicious scratch carrot cake between between our sweet cream cheese icing, & served with caramel swirl

$10.50

Maple Butter Rum Bread Pudding

old fashioned favorite. apples, raisins, cinnamon, & spices. served warm with our house made rum butter sauce.

$9.50

Desserts

Dinner Sides

Bowl of Hand Cut Fries

$5.25

Fingerling Potatoes

$3.00

Grilled Asparagus

$5.00

Stone Ground Cheesy Grits

$5.00

Mashed Yukon Golds

$5.00

SIDE Honey Fried Brussels

$5.00

House Fried Potato Chips

$5.00

Rice Pilaf

$5.00

Bourbon Glazed Carrots

$5.00

Couscous

$5.00

House Brewed Ornery Root Beer

Ferdinand's root beer, brewed fresh in our Fairfax brewery

$3.70

Beverages