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    Oohh's and Aahh's

    3.8 (466 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    OOHH'S AND AAHH'S ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Fried Catfish, Collard Greens, Mac & Cheese

    Oohh's & Aahh's on Georgia Ave NW is exactly the kind of soul food spot you hope to find in D.C. The food was flat‑out amazing -- bold flavors, perfectly cooked, and clearly made with care. The service matched the food, too: friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming from start to finish. If you're craving a great soul food entrée in the D.C. area, this place should be at the top of your list. Oohh's & Aahh's delivers every time, and you won't walk out disappointed.

    Shrimp & Grits
    Geannine B.

    Golden, Brown, & Delicious is how I would describe the Food at OOHH's & Aahh's! It's a hug from Big Mama on a Plate! Food was well seasoned and served piping hot! The service was decent. However, the taste of the food definitely made up for the ambiance.

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    Mike M.

    Stopped here around DC because of the "everything on the menu" tv show and their hype of the turkey wings. The hype was real. From perfectly seasoned plastic fork tender turkey wings to the buttered cabbage...it was a super memorable bite. Staff was friendly. Mac was solid. It truly felt like the meal was made with heart and soul.

    Brussels sprouts
    Allaina F.

    We walked in about an hour before close and were quickly greeted by staff and told to sit wherever we chose. Our server was knowledgeable about every dish and offered suggestions. I ordered the catfish nuggets and crispy Brussels sprouts off the all day happy hour menu and was pleasantly surprised. My food was delicious!!! As a Louisiana girl it's hard to trust catfish when away from home but it's been weeks and I can't stop thinking about it. I ate alllll of my food. No need for a to go box. I also had a Hennessy drink that was so good! I'd definitely go back next time I'm in DC.

    Cat fish
    Jada H.

    I am a new loyal customer!! The food was so good. I have no complaints. I thought it was really cool that they had happy hour available on a Saturday night until 10pm which including several drinks and food items. My only thing is the bathroom could have been cleaner.

    Catfish & Grits
    Jessica A.

    It's shameful that I've lived in the DC area all my life and this was my first time coming to Ooh's and Aahh's. And I love soul food! Glad I definitely gave it a chance because I loved everything I ordered. The music is pretty loud, which I don't love, but we were at least able to hear each other without having to yell. I ordered the catfish and grits, which were so good. The mac n cheese is very cheesy, and the yellow rice and collards were a bit on the drier side, but they were good for the most part. My friend and I sat in the upstairs dining area and received good service from our waiter. We had a good overall experience and I will definitely visit again.

    Ava E.

    We made a reservation for 10 and it became 12 and they made it work and happen!!! I thought it would be an issue getting the food out but it worked...service was ok...it was a lot and they forgot a few things and it was just ok. I was worried as I made this reservation and it was far from where we were staying near the convention center...but it was worth traveling for according to my friends that came with. The only thing that was kind of strange to me was that the food came in plastic to go containers...even if you ate in the restaurant. Across 12 ppl, they ordered a wide variety of things and I didn't hear one complaint...so that is a good thing. I didn't go around and take pictures, and I should have...missed opportunity. I don't know that I would come back here but it was what the people wanted on this day!

    Nicole G.

    This was our first time at this location.. it is fairly new hasn't been here too long to my understanding, but it was definitely a pleasant ride and vibe for a special occasion on a lovely Sunday. Now I can do brunch at any time of the day ..it can be breakfast lunch for dinner breakfast is a go to for me. Whatever you chose there is a nrunch item available with dinner options as well. I was attempting to upload the video of the inside of the establishment.. it is small but does have some tables and wall seating if you would like to bring your crew with you to eat.. it is first come first serve seating and it's not a lot but the area is spacious enough for bar seating as well. there is a restroom located downstairs and upstairs. A first for me Is they do serve your meal already in a plastic carryout tray, which could be a good thing. It was also nicely portioned. The service was amazing!! Our host/waiter was Q and he was absolutely a gem!! He was very personable had a sense of humor and very pleasant personality. And amazing hair!! Now for this soulful food!! I ordered the catfish and grits. I really like that you can choose how you would like it cooked, so I chose grilled catfish. My partner had the short rib meal with Mac and cheese and greens and then I had a lovely Belgian waffle on the side. Everything was full of flavor not overpowered by any salt or seasoning... made just right! The meat was falling off of the bone and the Mac and cheese was absolutely melt in your mouth good. I'm so sorry that the pictures would not load here but as soon as I figure out the technical concerns, I will be uploading so that you all can get a first-hand look. But in the meantime this is the front of the menu if you would like go to their website check out their meal options.

    Lemon Cake
    Diamond O.

    The food was pretty good. The catfish was some of the best I've ever had. The seasoning was perfect and it came out piping hot! The Mac & Cheese was very cheesy and delicious. The greens weren't so good. The greens had sugar in them and tasted very sweet which was unusual. The corn bread literally tasted like yellow cake instead of corn bread.. I wouldn't recommend getting the cakes they sell. They are dried out because they are in a very cold refrigerator all day. The service was great. Our waiter was very nice and friendly. The ambiance was perfect. The place isn't that big but it's family oriented and doesn't seem to get packed.

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    Kyla A.

    I was recommended to come here by my stylist since my hair appointment went past happy hour and this location has late happy hour special until 10:00pm on weekdays, and until midnight on weekends. I arrived around 8:45pm. The inside is okay. They have two levels of seating. Since this was on a Tuesday I decided to order from the taco Tuesday menu. I had a catfished taco and a shrimp taco. I also ordered a side a collard greens. The menu gives you great options. The customer service overall is what made the experience not so good. I also never ordered my food to go but my food was given to me in to go boxes which I thought was inappropriate since I was dinning in, so the pictures look crazy. I did not feel welcomed at all and the person working behind the bar behaved as if they didn't want to be working there and was slightly unprofessional. I would recommend this establishment just maybe at one of their other locations because the food was bomb but the customer service and overall energy of the place was not.

    Crispy Chicken Wings, 8  Four Cheese Mac & Cheese Collard greens

    I order the crispy chicken . The chicken I received was not freshly fried chicken. My chicken was recooked hard and dry, and I couldn't eat them . The greens and Mac and cheese were good . But my chicken was trashed unfortunately.

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    Turkey wings, beef stew, mashed potatoes and gravy, Mac and cheese, and yams all were absolutely delicious.

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