Zinnia Menu (2025 Update)
Zinnia, a charming beer garden and cocktail bar located in Silver Spring, MD, offers a unique dining experience in a beautiful garden setting. Customers rave about the afternoon tea experience, with a variety of sweet and savory options that pair perfectly with their tea selections. The ambiance of Zinnia is described as cozy and unique, with an outdoor seating area surrounded by lush greenery. The menu showcases modern American cuisine crafted by Chef Danny Wells, with highlights such as the buttery mushroom quiche and the cherry blossom tea. The restaurant also features multiple bars, levels, and a courtyard area perfect for enjoying a meal with friends or family. The attentive staff and enchanting atmosphere make Zinnia a must-visit destination for food lovers in the area.
Brunch Specials
Zinnia Benedicts
Autumn Vegetable Shakshuka
Challah French Toast
Crab Cake Tartine
BBQ Shrimp & Grits
Avocado Croast
Tollhouse Caesar Salad
Little gem and garden greens, focaccia croutons, freshly grated parmesan
Colesville Cobb Salad
Bibb & spinach, bacon lardons, chopped egg, hothouse tomato, Israeli couscous, herb-goat cheese ranch
Mediterranean Bowl
quinoa, house made carrot hummus, cucumbers, red peppers, grape tomatoes, feta, arugula, spinach, olives, champagne vinaigrette
Mixed Field Greens Salad
Endive, hazelnuts, carrot, hazelnut vinaigrette
Soup
Soups & Salads
Breakfast
Today's Quiche
Breakfast Bowl
Zinnia Breakfast Sandwich
Scrambled egg, butter, cheddar, english muffin.Comes with your choice of bacon, sausage, veggie bacon or avocado
Smoked Salmon Toast
Ivy city smoked salmon, cucumber salad, caper aioli, on sourdough toast.
Avocado And Black Bean Toast
Sourdough toast topped with refried beans, sliced avocado, pickled vegetables, and cotija cheese.
Gulf Shrimp Po' Boy
Gulf shrimp, romaine, shaved onion, bread and butter pickles, remoulade
Green Goddess Chicken Salad Sandwich
Pulled chicken breast, romaine, avocado, on multigrain bread
Zinnia Burger
oz house blend, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, herb aioli. Served with hand cut fries.
Lobster Roll
Buttered brioche
Veggie Sandwich
Carrot hummus, avocado, romaine, tomato, veggie bacon, pickles, red onion, multigrain bread (veg)
Applewood Smoked Bacon B.L.T
North Country Bacon, local heirloom tomatoes, bibb lettuce, multigrain.
Brie & Prosciutto
Fig jam, baby arugula, ciabatta
Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwich
Pulled pork, smoked in house for hours, mixed with our sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, topped with coleslaw on a brioche bun
Sandwiches
Sides
Patatas Bravas
Cubed and lightly fried potatoes, cheddar cheese, smoked paprika aioli
Side Salad
Side Of Bacon $
Side Of Sausage $
Side Of Two Eggs $
Side Of Fries
Choose salt, old bay, or cheesy.
Cranberry Walnut Toast $
Side Of Toast And Butter
Toasted sourdough with side of honey butter
Side Of Veggie Bacon $
Side Fruit $
Cake Fee
Side Of Avocado $
Side Of Jam
Side Of Chicken $
Side Of Steak $
Side Of Salmon $
Side Of Shrimp $
Side Of Crab Cake $
Side Of Grits $
Side Of Gluten Free Bread $
Baked Mac & Cheese
White cheddar mornay, cavatappi noodles, parmesan bread crumbs
Polenta
Olive oil, parmesan, chives
Sauteed Asparagus
Garlic, Olive oil, Cherry tomatoes
Rice
Whipped Potatoes
Side Of Toast + Butter $
Side Salad $
Side Toast Points $
Side Of Toasted Bread
Side Caesar $
Soup
Seafood Chowder
Scallops, blue crab, shrimp, smoked bacon, Sherry, salt and pepper crackers
Pecorino And Honey
Mr. Brown's honey
Warm Crab & Corn Dip
Sweet corn, sherry, poblano peppers, toasted sourdough
Pimento Cheese Dip
Smoked paprika, aged cheddar, scallions, brioche croutons (veg)
Smoked Rainbow Trout Tartine
Horseradish cream cheese, crushed walnuts, caper persillade, sourdough
Elysian Fields Lamb Tart
Whipped feta, roasted peppers, turmeric onions, oregano
Sweet Chili Chicken Wings
Slow-smoked & flash-fried with sweet chili sauce, ginger-lime sour cream,
Beer Battered Portobello Mushrooms
Sesame-red chili sauce (veg)
Burrata
Red chili oil, pine nuts, baby basil, sourdough (veg)
Spiced Cauliflower
Smoked paprika, lemon, parmesan (gf, veg)
Steamed Blue Shell Mussels
Roasted garlic, mace, tomato, sourdough
Jumbo Gulf Shrimp
chilled, American cocktail & Marie Rose sauces (gf)
Starters
Salads
Tollhouse Caesar
Little gem & garden greens, focaccia croutons, freshly grated parmesan
Colesville Cobb Salad
Bibb & spinach, bacon lardons, chopped egg, hothouse tomato, Israeli couscous, herb-goat cheese ranch
Baby Gold And Ruby Beet Salad
Lemon ricotta, wildflower honey vinaigrette, arugula, crispy shallots, salted pistachios
Mediterranean Bowl
quinoa, house made carrot hummus, cucumbers, red peppers, grape tomatoes, feta, arugula, spinach, olives, champagne vinaigrette
Mixed Field Greens Salad
Endive, hazelnuts, carrot, hazelnut vinaigrette
Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Roasted parsnips, broccolini, hazelnuts, charred cipollini onion, balsamic (veg)
Tiny Herb Dumplings
Shiitake mushrooms, parmesan sousbise, egg yolk
Pan Roasted Atlantic Salmon
Root-vegetable latke, autumn greens, lemon-dill cream (gf)
Blackened Catfish
Crwfish etoufee sauce, buttered rice, scallions
Butcher's Steak
Whipped potatoes, arugula-parmesan salad, Chimichurri
Slow Braised Beef Short Rib
Parmesan polenta, roasted sweet peppers, braised collard greens | gluten free
Bouillabaise
Scallops, shrimp, mussels, salmon, fennel, new potato, saffron broth, rouille crouton
Zinnia's Fried Chicken
sweet cornbread, braised greens, herb ranch, hot honey
Tagliatelle
Mushroom bolognese, garlic kale, parmesan reggiano (veg)
Atlantic Fluke Flounder
Cherry tomatoes, marcona almonds, asparagus, lemon brown butter (gf)
Entrees
Add-Ons
Side Of Fries
Choose salt, old bay, or cheesy.
Side Of Gluten Free Bread $
Side Of Toast + Butter $
Side Salad $
Side Toast Points $
Side Of Chicken $
Side Of Shrimp $
Side Of Steak $
Side Of Salmon $
Side Fruit $
Side Of Toasted Bread
Side Caesar $
Mac And Cheese
Served with fruit or fries.
Chicken Fingers
Served with fruit or fries.
Grilled Cheese
Served with fruit or fries.
Pasta Marinara
Served with fruit or fries.
Ham And Cheese Sandwich
Served with fruit or fries.
Kid's Pizza
Buttered Noodles
Kids Menu
Desserts
Brown Sugar Creme Brulee
served with orange and grapefruit segments
Hazelnut Crunch Bar
Chocolate brownie, dulce de leche, hazelnut chocolate ganache
Ice Cream
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Baba Au Rhum
Rum soaked sponge cake, winter fruit, pecans, vanilla ice cream and caramel