Open Crumb

Currently closed for repair...Stay Tuned: Food is well seasoned...purple weekend preferred...every…read moreother weekend...currently closed for repairs...stay tuned. Usually run out of pot'salad & banana pudding.

I'm a southerner looking for southern food in Washington. This was the closest I got…read more The waiting line was long -- real long. In a regular cafeteria, it should have been no more than ten minutes. Here it was well over an hour. The food: the whiting was over-fried and over-salted; mashed potatoes were from a box; gravy was from a can, apple pie was stale. It was lukewarm to cold. There were no glasses or plates. This is not southern food. It's not even good soul food; it's just another Washington hoodwink.

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Yardbird

Best meal in the area. Service was spectacular. Atmosphere was quite and peaceful. Ribs and…read moremac-n-cheese were excellent. We appreciated very much after a week of mediocre meals at best.

Food was phenomenal! The chicken and waffles were amazing! Service was great and it was a kind and…read morefriendly environmen.

32oz Porterhouse

Lobster Mac & Cheese

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Succotash Prime

4.1(1.5k reviews)

1.7 mi

•$$$

Succotash Prime has been serving up the classic Southern Brunch with a glamorous yet hearty twist…read morein every bite. From their tried and tested deviled eggs to their classic but with a twist Gochujang Tator Tots to their hearty Shrimp'N'Grits; the menu always has something that is sure to please each and every person in your company. My family and I enjoyed all of the dishes and we found that our selection of items was quite perfect for a group of three looking for a balance of savory and sweet. What we tried: The French Toast is crusted with cornflakes, making every bite a treat for the senses. I daresay that french toast should never be served in any other way. The crunch from the cornflakes elevates an otherwise humble dish and highlights the ingenuity of Southern cuisine: simple ingredients that when brought together deliver high impact results. The Shrimp'N'Grits was a delight. We have a dish similar to this which I insist the team at Succotash must try. It's called Kichuri; similar but different. This is perfect for those who prefer a savory breakfast packed with umami and flavor in every bite. Mr. Roger would definitely approve of this one. Potatoes are a universal favorite and thus Tator Tots were a must order for us. We didn't have any children with us but fried potatoes always satiates even the most picky of eaters. We did appreciate the integration of a gochugang aoili and pickled jalapeños. This elevated the dish enough to where it could be enjoyed by both adults and children. The Deviled Eggs are a no-brainer unless you are someone who hates perfection. They are the creamy dreamy accouterment to elevating one's daily protein intake and perfect wholesome addition to any breakfast or brunch. Not mentioned: I have had the Chicken & Waffles at Succotash and I still dream about it to this day. We did not have it in this visit because we decided to opt for more shareable items but the Chicken & Waffles is highly recommended. It's a complete meal: both savory and sweet. Probably the best post hangover meal.

First and foremost you are greeted either such warmth it blew me away. The hospitality felt truly…read moregenuine. The energy that greeted me was so awesome I left and came back in to experience it all over again. The service was anticipatory and responsive. Truly Kwame was able to be Johnny on the spot. Then there was the food. It is restaurant week so we probably got more than we would have. But boy am i happy we did. We shared our dishes and it was great! Everything would receive a 5! I wondered why i hadn't been in a while! Will be back soon

Milk punch and windows

Weisenberger Mills Cornbread Cake

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Oohh's & Aahh's

3.4(1.7k reviews)

2.1 mi•U Street Corridor

Man what can I say?…read more They really came through for me with a great meal! I ordered the turkey wings with collards and cabbage via UberEats because it was crazy hot outside. The food came really fast. It was hot! It was flavorful. Great portions too! For a decent price too! It was outstanding! I'd order from them again. If the weather stays like this it may be sooner!

Overall: 5/5 - Will be back! Def top 3 soul food spots for me…read more Food: 5/5 - Wings (w/ mumbo sauce) was BANGINGGGG. The crunch was just how I like them and it was the perfect amount of sauce on the wings. The mumbo sauce was really good as well, because as we all know...everybody do not have good mumbo sauce lol -Whipped yams was A-mazing because this is how I like to eat my yams. They were not too sweet to me and I don't really eat sweets anymore, so I was expecting them to possibly be overly sweet for my palate but they were perfect. -Collard Greens were great as well. Really good flavor. They do have a small kick to them though, but it's manageable and I ate them all. I really don't like spicy foods so on the spice level I give it a 1/5 which is a good thing. If you do like a kick to your greens then you will love them, but if you do not like spicy at all I'd say skip it. Service: 5/5 I had my food delivered and everyone's order was correct when it arrive and was neatly packaged

Cute Sign

Meatloaf

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Henry's Soul Cafe

3.9(297 reviews)

2.7 mi

This place serves all your traditional soul food. They got beans, greens, potatoes, tomatoes,…read morelambs, rams, hogs, dogs, chicken, turkeys, rabbits, you name it. Well, they don't have rabbits, rams, or lambs, but you get the picture. This is a little carryout restaurant just outside the downtown area. There is metered street parking on the road out front and within a reasonable walking distance. They do not have a dining area. This is a carryout-only place. I was on a tight schedule, so I ordered online ahead of time. I scheduled my order for pickup at 5. They have music playing on a little speaker, and the woman working there was friendly. I ordered the beef ribs with a side of mac and cheese and collard greens. I got an additional side of cornbread stuffing. I arrived at 5, and my food was not ready. It was not even prepared until I got there. I did not get out of there until about 520, mind you; I had pre-scheduled a 5 PM pickup. The food traveled well and was delicious. I loved every item. They were all so flavorful. It was also a ton of food. The stuffing was really good. The ribs were amazing, and the collard greens were just like Mom used to make. And the mac and cheese was fire. I really enjoyed my meal here. I highly recommend checking this place out and look forward to going back there real soon. They have some of the best soul food that I have ever had. It would have easily been a 5-star joint if my order had been ready at the scheduled time.

So, really wanted some "Ancestor food" (Chitterings). Now, if you know, you know; they can't be…read morepurchased just "anywhere." After walking in (take-out only), and seeing that there were six people waiting for their food, I was convinced, this place CAN be trusted. So, staff, really nice. Informative, hospitable, and accommodating. As indicated, exclusively "Take-out," so not much attention given to aesthetics. All those waiting raved about the food. People there have been patronizing the restaurant for decades. Again, very good sign. Ordered chitterlings, potato salad, and collard greens. Initially thought $30.00 was a bit much, given I'd NEVER eaten chitterlings "out," BUT, thought about what it actually requires, and quickly changed my mind. The price point is fine. Everything was delicious. Everything. Including the Cornbread. Given I know how to cook, there were obviously some things I would have done differently. That doesn't even matter, this place is my "Soul Food" "go-to." If they can do chitterlings well, they can do anything. I can't wait to try everything else on the menu. I highly recommend.

Fried Whiting with Mac & cheese and Greens

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The Hamilton

3.9(4k reviews)

2.1 mi

The Hamilton - Live…read more Being a fan of both the Grateful Dead and Steely Dan, I paid $40 for general seated admission to see Steeley Dead, performing at The Hamilton - Live. The music venue is located below the Hamilton, a storied dining experience in the 600 block of 14th Street in D.C. Doors would open at 6:30 p.m. for a performance that would begin, right on time, at 8 p.m. I travel alone, and prefer not to join tables, opting instead to sit where single seats are available. The Hamilton - Live offers both: most of the seating is in groups of 4- or 6-seat benches where groups gather, and there are rows of single seats on a slight rise above the forward seating, offering a great view of the stage and the screens above the stage. I arrived around 7 p.m. Within minutes Marie greeted me with a menu and instructions to post a card on a holder at my place, signaling her to stop by to take my order. The menu was eclectic, with sushi, pizza, tacos, salads, wings, cheeseburger sliders, and nachos. There are robust vegetarian and gluten-free selections, and a fully licensed bar. I placed the card in the holder at my seat and Marie returned to take my order: sushi - shrimp tempura ($14), with a can of Nutrl Pineapple ($8) and a double G&T ($23.18). The crowd was gathering, and the attending wait staff were moving with speed, filling orders. My meal arrived in great shape about 15 minutes after I placed the order. Nicely executed sushi! Sound quality in the venue is great, and the restroom was clean and well lit. And as the catalogues of both the Dead and Steely Dan inspire dancing, the dance floor was filled right from the start. The band's vibe was low key and spontaneous, with lots of smiling on the dance floor. Total with a 22% tip was $79 (which included a white Russian nightcap). Reasonable fare for the DMV. Taxi, Uber, and Lyft are readily available from the venue.

So happy I was finally able to check out the Hamilton!…read more Came here on a solo date and had a great experience. When I walked in, I was greeted by the wonderful staff. The time I came in was when they were getting ready for dinner so I promptly sat at the bar. The menu for the Hamilton is extensive and I was presently surprised at all the options I had. I loved that the sushi was half off and vowed to come back to try it. For this visit, I had the pork chop and the crab fried rice. For an appetizer, I had the crab soup. Everything was delicious and came out promptly. The flavoring of the food was amazing and I had leftovers to take home. I will definitely be back!

The bar and partial dining area.

Ragu Americana & Rigatoni - delicious, fresh pasta

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RAGU AMERICANA & RIGATONI

Soul Wingz

5.0(2 reviews)

1.2 mi•Brentwood

Every time I go to Soul Wingz to order their food. The Staff takes very care of their food and…read morecustomers. I even had my best friend/former roommate went to their previous Pentagon City Mall location to try out their food and according to her statement that the food is really good but the chicken wings was a little bit too salty but she let it slide because it's a black owned and wanting to give Soul Wingz a chance, but the food is really good.

My goodness hotel ordered delivery is never good until I got these wings. It's usually a last…read moreresort option and you can go ahead and lower your expectations and be thankful someone brought you something to eat this late ate night! THESE WINGS were FRESH, quick delivery and awesome taste! Nice crisp, portions and well prepared! Thank you!

Caribbean Jerk Wingz Soul Friez and Colby Jack Mac N Cheese

Catering order for 10 people 3 Soul Wingz Collard Greens and Potato Salad

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Try our Signature Sauces Authentic Mumbo Sauce Spicy Authentic Mumbo Sauce and our Caribbean Jerk Sauce

Puddin'

4.3(532 reviews)

0.6 mi

When you are in Union Market there are so many food choices to choose from but Puddin is a place…read moreyou will want to come back to. We come here all the time for the bread pudding but this time we brought a group. Always pleasant and lively, Puddin reminds me of southern hospitality at its finest. The bread pudding is served warm and rich with chunks of bread and browned butter and bourbon flavors throughout. Add the creamy homemade vanilla pudding on top and we never leave without it. We also got to sample a new alcoholic beverage that was heavenly. Cannot remember the name but if you go to the front counter they will give you a sample of the mixer. Trust me, you will want to order it. The gumbo was a crowd favorite. One sample and the flavor made you want to double back. My guests walked the area and came back specifically to get some to take home. They boxed it up separately for easy transport. Now that is service. Quick and easy stop right before it rained. Puddin is a complete takeout spot but the vibes while you order and wait make it a counter worth visiting again and again. The hospitality, the comfort food, and the inviting staff make it unforgettable.

On my DC visit my friend told me this place was good and she didn't lie. The bread puddin is what I…read morewent for and it didn't disappoint. They have a decent size location located in the market and of course there's a line to stand in but it's not bad. Let me tell you, I got one small order and went back for a big order. The customer service was good and it's a walk up and keep it moving type of vibe. They call your number out, you pick up your order, find a seat or sit outside. Overall it was good and I would visit this location again.

Look for this sign in Union Market.

Brown Butter Bourbon Bread Puddin'

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Chicken 'n Beef Sausage Gumbo

Kitchen Kocktails By Kevin Kelley

3.6(794 reviews)

1.9 mi•Downtown

•$$$$

Food was surprisingly great! It is pretty expensive. It…read morefeels luxury! Service was amazing and the owner came over and spoke. We had a blast. I forgot to get the drinks because we sucked them down.

Kitchen + Kocktails: Oh, How the Mighty Have Fallen…read more.. This was the 3rd stop on the For the Culture DMV Food Tour, and THIS is where the food experience officially started going DOWNHILL!!! I was actually excited about Kitchen + Kocktails because this was my second visit, and my first experience was AMAZING. Great food, beautiful atmosphere, the whole experience. So imagine my disappointment when we were escorted to a dark basement and served...a poorly made caesar salad and what I'm calling FAKE GUMBO. I'm sorry, but I was INSULTED. Kitchen + Kocktails, y'all know good and well this was not it! Of all the dishes that could have represented this restaurant on a DMV food tour, THIS was the choice?! The food was nasty, and unfortunately, I finally understood some of those not-so-great things I've been hearing about K+K on social media. What makes it worse is that I KNOW they can do better because I've experienced better myself. My first visit set the bar, and this experience wasn't even in the same building with that bar. Well...technically, we were in the building; we were just downstairs in the basement. The flower walls and beautiful hallways remain the highlights. The restaurant definitely has some gorgeous photo-op areas, but pretty décor couldn't save that meal. And AGAIN: How are these restaurants accommodating guests with ADA/accessibility needs?! SERIOUSLY? The stairs and accessibility concerns became a recurring theme throughout this tour. Thankfully, my first visit showed me a completely different side of Kitchen + Kocktails, so I know this experience isn't necessarily all they have to offer. But as a stop on the For the Culture DMV Food Tour? This was a MAJOR disappointment and definitely not the K+K experience I remembered.

Fried green tomatoes

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Deviled eggs topped with grilled shrimp

K&M Food Truck and Catering

4.3(179 reviews)

1.5 mi•Shaw

The salmon balls were fantastic and the team was super accommodating…read more The sweet potato's weren't too sweet. The fish was crisp. The salmon balls were juicy and flavorful. I highly recommend you try them.

ordered their fried chicken sandwich and received this. It was also bland with no seasoning. Not…read moresure how anyone could confuse a fried chicken sandwich for this.

Those salmon balls were so juicy and delicious. the fish was so crisp! The sweet potatoes were balanced in sweetness .

Huge shrimp

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Fried shrimp, hush puppies, and mac and cheese

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Patti F.

4 years ago

Oh wow! We had goat stew, plantain, brussels and the fried chicken. Just AMAZING! I rarely leave reviews but this place deserves it so I had to. We will be back to try new menu items. read more

Shakeelah A.

6 years ago

I ordered a breakfast sandwich and it was amazing. I had a chicken sausage egg and cheese sandwich on homemade bread it's a must

District C.

2 years ago

Great food. Great homage to Ghana recipes and culture. Peter is the goat. Fresh bread

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