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  • The 'Patriot Day' menu was unveiled on Tuesday, and advertised a menu for Sept. 11.
  • The menu quickly received backlash for the 'appalling' tribute to the terrorist attack.
  • The restaurant's manager deleted the post and apologized and promised a new theme via Facebook.

The Clubhouse restaurant at Aquia Harbour in Virginia drew shock - and then an apology - online over its 'Patriot Day 2022' menu dedicated to 9/11.

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The menu, advertised as only available on the anniversary of the tragic terrorist attack, featured items like "Pentagon Pie," "9-11 Oysters," and a "Remember-tini," according to a Facebook post Tuesday. 

For those unable to choose, the Stafford restaurant offered a "Never Forget Sampler" with a little bit of each menu item.

The menu encouraged patrons to call ahead as the restaurant only offered the 9/11-themed menu from noon to 9. Courtesy of Brian Sasser

The menu was met almost immediately with criticism of its apparent insensitivity. Although it was quickly deleted from Facebook, it had already been captured and reposted to Twitter. 

One Twitter user pointed out the restaurant's proximity to service members and veterans in the area.

"Appalling," the tweet read.

The restaurant is also roughly 45 minutes from the Pentagon, where 184 people were killed and which was heavily damaged, in the attack.

The manager responsible for the menu quickly addressed the backlash and promised "a new theme" in an apology posted to a private community Facebook page, according to the Daily Mail.

"I apologize for those I offended with the 9/11 seafood Sunday post. My intention was to bring attention to that horrific day 21 years ago. To honor those who lost so much as well those who gave everything that day," manager George White wrote. 

A new menu advertised is dedicated to football with items like the "Touch Down-tini," "Coin Toss Chocolate Pie," and "Offense Oysters."

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