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    Snapper, cabbage and rice
    Kee J.

    Black women owned biz. Loveeee this place. So glad I found it a little over a year ago. The fried snapper is my fav dish. Reasonably priced and always fresh & hot. I haven't had the chance to do brunch but the owner has said several times I could order off the menu if I wanted during dinner hours. service is great and rooftop seating is a plus. Ambience is indoors is very intimate with great music playing. Limited days of operation currently (Friday-Sunday)

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    Kristin G.

    Incredible experience! Highly recommend checking out Provost. It's Black woman-owned, and everything about this place feels special. The food is amazing, the cocktails are creative and unique, and the service is top-tier. Nina, the owner, was so warm and welcoming, which made the experience even better. The ambiance is super cozy with old-school R&B playing in the background, and I loved that there are games on every table it makes the whole vibe feel fun and relaxed. One thing to note: the food does take a little while to come out, but that's because everything is made fresh to order, and you can absolutely taste the difference. My favorites were the Jerk Salmon Pasta spicy, rich, and packed with flavor. The shrimp deviled eggs were perfectly done, and the bread pudding is an absolute must have to finish your meal. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to!

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    Kayla C.

    Officially obsessed with this spot! Provost is that cute, cozy D.C. dinner spot you come to unwind and end up staying longer than planned. The dim lighting, a fire R&B playlist setting the mood, and little games to keep you entertained while you wait. It's a small space so there may be a bit of a wait, but honestly the games help you kill time and add to the charm. The drinks are strong, the staff is super friendly, and the food was so flavorful. The crab-stuffed shrimp were amazing on their own, but that sauce took it to another level. And the surf & turf was beautifully plated and seasoned just right. I loved my experience here I have no complaints at all. Honestly shocked this place wasn't packed out because it was amazing

    Chicken and Waffle - Side of Eggs
    Nessa R.

    Provost is literally a skip and walk from home, unsure why I haven't been sooner. The better half and I tried to do Wednesday date night here and were surprised that hours are limited. Because of the great reviews and amazing pictures of the food, we made it a point to come back Saturday for brunch. This beautiful waitress immediately gave us eye contact and a smile when we walked in, we opted for their rooftop and headed upstairs. The restaurant is small but it's cute! The rooftop is doing big things in a small space. Love the big T.V. Outside. I'm somewhat of a sports junkie so for me this adds a perfect touch! Let's get into it! Shrimp Topped Deviled Eggs - SOOOOOOO Good! Chicken and Waffle - My waffle had egg shells so I didn't eat it. I'm not a fan of flat waffles so between that and the egg shells, or whatever crunchy stuff I ate, I wasn't a fan. The chicken could have used a little more salt. Red Snapper - My honey ate that fish with his hands and sucked the bones clean. I was jealous of that fish. Gave him a big ole side eye, making yummy noises out side of the bedroom. It was that good! I had to ask the waitress who actually was the owner how they seasoned the fish. I know if I would have said something about the waffle the owner would have made it again but I don't complain because of knowing this industry is already suffering. I could feel the love and dedication to the restaurant that I'd definitely come back to support and would order other things from the menu. Definitely a must try in D.C.

    Shrimp topped deviled eggs@ Provost!
    Spencer H.

    Located across the street from my favorite urban sportswear clothing store (The Museum), Provost has been on my radar for a while. The inherent issue is their operating hours. I don't know of another full service restaurant that's only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A couple months ago, we came on a Thursday, only to find out the head scratching operating hours. In our quest to knock off at least one bookmark a week, we decided to do Saturday brunch at Provost. This black female owned restaurant is too nice to only be open three days! Although it was overcast, we attempted to dine on the super cool rooftop that has two outdoor tv's and speakers playing mellow tunes. Unfortunately, as soon as our food arrived, it started raining and we had to take the party inside..smh..lol! She liked her chicken and waffle entree while I devoured my whole Red Snapper. I literally was eating it like a chicken leg it was so da*m good! She wasn't that hungry and didn't partake in the shrimp topped deviled eggs, but I did and those things are a straight up HIT! Again, this cozy neighborhood gem is only 10 minutes from my job and if it were open during the week, I'd be a regular. The owner informed us that she's opening a beer garden to the rear in the very near future, maybe then she'll add a couple more days for us to enjoy!!

    Sangria with lots of fruit
    She C.

    I took my bestie out to dinner to celebrate her birthday. We started off with a celebratory sangria that was juicy not too sweet made just right. Then I ordered my favorite appetizer- the crab quesadilla. It never disappoints. My bestie ordered the seafood soup. It was tasty but a bit salty. For dinner I had shrimp and grits. She had crab cakes with cabbage. The Friday night atmosphere was lively. Light music was playing in the background. There were card games on the table. The service was excellent. Nina was cheerful and helpful. I'll be back.

    Ria R.

    Felt really good to support a black-woman owned restaurant in DC. The service was impeccable down to helping us with parking and giving us a heads-up upon arrival. The food was delicious. We started with the deviled eggs topped with shrimp and the corn muffin. Both were delicious. For entrees, we tried the fried whole snapper with fried cabbage and the Chilean sea bass stuffed with crab with sautéed spinach. The sea bass could've had a little less sauce and the spinach was gritty, but overall it didn't take away from the dish. It was still good. We ordered a Caesar salad to go for my son. He didn't like the taste of the dressing or the capers in the salad, but he ate it nonetheless. The restaurant had low lighting and a very quaint atmosphere. It was nice especially when adding in the playlist and the card games on each table. The music playlist was superb. I drank a hibiscus pineapple juice. The presentation was pretty. The drink was ok. Everything would've been perfect if it wasn't so cold. The warmest part of the restaurant was the restroom. The dining area was very chilly. I blame it on the weather perhaps (it was the night before an expected snow storm and the temperatures dropped drastically). We had to dine with our coats on. Overall, I'd return with a group of friends when it's a little warmer and we can try the rooftop.

    Four Cheese Mac And Cheese Balls
    Donna-Marie T.

    So I already have plans on what to order for next time. Everything was soooo good! Thankfully I went with a group of four so we were able to try the chicken and waffles, jerk salmon pasta, crab cake, calamari, cauliflower hash and the grits. The grits were the star of the show but everything was truly very delicious and the service was great. Didn't take a peek upstairs but downstairs is very cozy and feels like a great neighborhood bar. Like I said we will absolutely be back for more...very soon!

    Jerk salmon pasta
    Derrick S. T.

    Went here today because wanted a brunch with good food and no grass walls lol. Food was amazing: I had the jerk salmon, wife had crab cake and we order the Mac and cheese balls for appetizer. All the food was delicious. Had honey bourbon drink and she had this refreshing strawberry lemonade. Friends had the chicken and waffles, these delicious grits and the calamari. The vibes were great with old school Rnb playing the whole time and great decor. Waitress was nice and knowledgeable on the menu. Surely will be back

    Fried Shrimp and grits
    Kristin A.

    I had an amazing time at Provost. I randomly went on a Saturday and did not have reservations. My guest and I probably waited 10 minutes to make sure that the reserve seat was available and when the reserve party did not come, we were able to be seated immediately. I like the fact that they had a scannable menu and I love the fact that brunch was available all day. I believe we went around 4 PM so the dinner menu was available as well but I wanted brunch food. I got the shrimp and grits and the grits were so creamy with the sauce and the shrimp were fried perfectly. I like the crisp on the potatoes but wish they would've just been cut a little smaller. The music and the restaurant was great. I love all of the song choices and it wasn't too loud so I could still have conversation with my guest and overall, I just enjoyed my time and would go back if I'm ever in Northeast. If you're reading this in February, make sure that you go support this Black woman owned business.

    Jennifer W.

    Earlier this month, I decided to try out their Sunday brunch and Im so glad I did! The rooftop is semi-covered, creating the perfect laid-back vibe. Drinks included mimosas, an espresso martini, and a lemon drop, while we started our meal with a fruit plate, calamari, BBQ lollipop chicken wings, and cauliflower bites. For entrées, we enjoyed French toast, chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, snapper with grits, and fried cabbage, with bread pudding topped with vanilla ice cream as the perfect dessert to finish. The owner Nina is truly a gem! Her team ensured we were well taken care. I cannot wait to go back. They are only open Friday Sunday.

    Shelley S.

    Wanted some good fish, cool vibes and from a black owned business during my recent visit to DC. Found this gem on YELP and liked what I saw and read. The food was cooked to perfection, served with a smile and delicious! So, here I am...

    Calamari was okay, but my friend wished they were fried harder
    Joy O.

    I wouldn't say AMAZING, but it was good. I wish the upstairs rooftop was open, but it had rained earlier and they were cleaning and drying that area. It's in a great location. We went on a Sunday for brunch so there was enough parking. The place is smaller than I had expected, very cozy like with quaint furnishings etc...our service was great and very attentive. Our waiter provided recommendations and overall the food was good. Not exceptional, but good.

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    Great food and nice wine selection. Really enjoyed the friendliness of the staff and look forward to visiting again soon!

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    Thank you Melissa. The Provost rooftop is open. See you soon

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    Great food and vibes! I love the rooftop and the dj is always playing hits. The food is fresh and tasty and service is fast.

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    Sad bar. Slow staff, too loud music and dirty. I wouldn't go back if they paid me. Avoid! So many other quality options nearby.

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