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    ZOOZ Cocktail Garden

    3.7 (113 reviews)
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    Brunch menu
    Melissa G.

    I had been here before for a date night but was invited back for a brunch and day party with a friend. We had reservations for 2pm and it was already packed with the dj spinning. Definitely a grown and sexy vibe. Our server was Yonas. I'm not sure if they were short staffed or if he was overwhelmed but after his original check in, it took him 15 minutes to come back and take our order. We actually had to find someone to find him (security) and have him circle back. I ordered bottomless mimosas and the steak and egg sandwich. My friend ordered quiche. Their brunch service needs a lot of work. Her quiche came out hard from being overcooked and my sandwich wasn't hot. 2pm reservation 210 First waiter (woman) took water order 230 Actual waiter returns for food and mimosa order order (Yonas) 245 Mimosas finally arrive 305 food arrives Don't see waiter again until around 4 and he returns to tell us that our 2 hour time limit was up. No checking in, no additional juice provided for mimosas. We were not happy and expressed our disappointment with service. He left and returned again around 430 saying the manager said we have exceeded our table time. No manager check in. I don't have an issue with the 2 hour limit, IF and only IF I am receiving 2 hours of consistent service. Especially if I am paying for bottomless drinks. Bathrooms were filthy and not kept up. Zooz do better and step up your brunch game if you want to compete with the competition.

    Served on a tray!
    Kelly M.

    I continue to enjoy Zooz on each visit. Still an excellent happy hour and they have vastly expanded the food offerings! I had a turkey, bacon, avocado sandwich with a side salad and it was really tasty and reasonably priced. The new hummus and pita plate, spinach and artichoke dip, and halloumi appetizer were all good too. Some of the fancier drinks have such amazing presentation! I still like the classics: French 75 and fly like paper!

    Travel plans drink
    April C.

    Zooz was a great time on a Sunday. They had a great DJ playing all the hits. Happy hour until 6pm was a bonus. Sushi was delicious. It was definitely a whole vibe. Does get crowded but the atmosphere was cool.

    Chicken Nachos
    Brandi W.

    I was really looking forward my first experience at Zooz. Unfortunately, I can say that I probably won't return. Upon our arrival, we were greeted warmly by the hostess and shown to our table quite promptly. The music was good, and the ambiance was nice as well. We ordered cocktails to start, and was quite satisfied with them. We then ordered the chicken nachos as an appetizer, as we were trying to figure out what else we wanted. The nachos were a bit mediocre, lukewarm, and the chicken lacked flavor. Immediately after receiving the nachos, we were told that we needed to leave the table if we did not plan on spending at least $350. I was shocked at this statement because this was not communicated before being seated, and the tables next to us were not given the same message. Unfortunately, this mishap was truly their loss, as we would have ordered near their minimum if we were enjoying our experience.

    Cute decor
    Lynne S.

    I attended a brunch fundraiser here for Jack and Jill and have to admit that it was a very lovely venue. The brunch food was decent and the servers and bartenders were very friendly. The floral decor was very appealing! I loved it!! This event was more exclusive so I have to go back and enjoy food from their menu to get the full experience later. Loved it though

    Old Fashion and French 75
    John H.

    I attended a holiday party at Zooz and had a great time! The venue was decorated beautifully for the holidays, and there was plenty of dining room and bar seating options. The happy hours deals were excellent ($4 beers, $10 cocktails), especially for the Wharf! There was a dj playing music, but it never felt like a "club" - there was plenty of space to move around, the music was at a good volume so you could still talk, and there was space for people to dance without bothering anyone that was sitting down. The bartenders were attentive, but we're definitely understaff considering the event and that most of drinks on their menu are craft cocktails.

    Donyiel C.

    People are hesitant to go out in DC these days when there are viral socia media posts about a drink costing $46! I didn't have to worry about that here. They do have some pricey drinks on the menu but they also have great happy hour drink specials. I went this past Wednesday, one of the days that happy hour goes from 4 to close! Woot! Check their website for more details on their specials. The food menu is limited to sushi and desserts. I enjoyed my espresso martini (EspreZOOZ martini). My friend liked her mojito. Happy hour cocktails were $10. Not bad for DC. Not bad for the wharf! Thank you David for good service at the bar! They're located near Philippe Chow! I would visit again!

    Hand towels you receive once seated
    Katie N.

    At this rate Zooz is becoming the pre or post dinner drink spot at the Wharf. We came here for some post dinner drinks and it's always so was to grab a seat at the bar. The drinks were as strong and well made from the last time we were there. This time around they had music going pretty loudly, we had never been there that late, so maybe it's a certain time. It's def more lively after dinner. Highly recommend if looking to keep your night going.

    Crystal D.

    This was our first time going here. I made reservations for after dinner but they weren't crowded so we were able to sit at the bar. Our bartender William was great with explaining the different tequilas they had and the drinks he was making. The music that was playing in the background was loud enough to enjoy but not too loud that you couldn't have a conversation. Since we had just got back from dinner we didn't eat but they do have sushi and Happy Hour Tuesday- Thursday from 3-11 and Friday and Saturday 3-6. Will definitely go back. The drinks and presentation of the drinks were great

    Tiff H.

    After a mommy and daughter date at the Wharf. I was looking to grab a bite and we decided on sushi. We were immediately seated at the bar and were able to take advantage of the happy hour special. The restaurant was seasonally decorated and great for good photo ops. We ordered the California roll and salmon tempura roll along with some drinks. It definitely a good vibe and the staff were very attentive. The bathrooms were clean and ready for a good bathroom selfie. Will definitely return when back in the area.

    Old Fashioned
    Tom P.

    The name says it all. ZOOZ is a cocktail lounge, and although they have a decent sushi menu, they lean heavily into the drinks lounge side of things. If I were traveling to the Wharf for dinner, I'd make ZOOZ my first stop on the way to the restaurant. It has an upscale cocktail lounge vibe and is always seasonally decorated. They also change their cocktail menu seasonally so you won't get bored returning frequently. The drinks are top notch, with playful ingredients, and expertly prepared. Their food is all sushi bar inspired, fresh, and well prepared. They aren't going to come close to some of the iconic sushi restaurants in DC. But for a tasty snack and drink, their rolls are better than average. Service is okay. I like sitting at the bar because you are always going to get attention. Some of the floor servers seemed slow. Their bar staff are great though.

    Nigiri trio
    Julie H.

    My niece and I wanted visited Zooz for some drinks and small bites. Interior gave me Miami vibes, but failed to achieve that classy luxurious ambiance. The bar was brightly lit while the lounge area was dim and didn't feel as cozy. The music was very loud and the songs playing reminded me of a club. Service could be better. I never got a refill on my water and the waiter was no where to be found. However, the staff member that brought us our drinks also checked in with us. Roses are red: 5/5 Sweet cocktail, good but weak. Poisonous kiss: 4/5 Comes with a "smokey" show, also sweet and felt like it was only half a drink due to the size of the glass and ice. Chef's sushi menu: 3/5 Would have been a great deal if the quality of food was better. Wagyu nigiri was the highlight from this menu. The red dragon and zooz roll tasted very similar, possibly because of the sauces. Both sushi rolls were chewy, unsure if this was due to the type of seafood used. For dessert, we got the raspberry chocolate mouse cake which tasted rubbery. Rainbow roll: 3/5 Fun twist to the traditional rainbow roll but tasted similar to the other 2 rolls. Overall sushi was ok, food tastes like it was grocery bought instead of restaurant quality. Come for the drinks, go to sushi restaurant if you want sushi.

    Mocktail
    Rena E.

    We had a late Saturday afternoon lunch here. We had reservations, so we were seated almost immediately. We ordered two varieties of sushi. vegetable gyoza and a cute mocktail. The restaurant had a nice ambiance. The service was efficient. The sushi was just okay. I thought the rice was a little too dry and the sushi was neither very flavorful nor very fresh tasting. The sushi did not taste like it was made to order, it was giving already prepared, but I am not certain about it. The Gyoza was dry as well, but the dipping sauce was flavorful. The portion sizes were good, but the overall flavor of the sushi and gyoza was lacking. In my opinion, the ambiance and location were the best part of the dining experience. It was nice place to try, but I would not be in a rush to return.

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