a.kitchen+bar D.C.

4.7

63 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Innovative
Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails

Located in the West End neighborhood of Washington DC, James Beard Foundation Award-winning Restaurateur Ellen Yin's High Street Hospitality Group brings their acclaimed Philadelphia restaurant, a.kitchen+bar, to the nation's capital. Exploring the seasonality of the Chesapeake, the menu is a culmination of hyper-seasonal American small plates and an acclaimed natural wine and beverage program.

Join us from 4-6PM at the bar for Golden Hour. Our team has thoughtfully curated a selection of off-menu cocktails and bites, perfectly paired to indulge you after a long day. Immaculate vibes, soulful tunes and our talented team await. We look forward to welcoming you.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, French
Hours of operation
Breakfast Tue–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(202) 591-1515
Website
https://akitchenandbardc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Eli Collins
Private party facilities
a.kitchen+bar dc offers semi-private events for groups of up to forty guests for dinner or receptions. The space is also available for a buyout , we can comfortably accommodate sixty guests for a seated dinner, and up to one hundred guests for a reception-style event.

Location
1010 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20037-2347
Neighborhood
West End
Cross street
Restaurant entrance is on New Hampshire Ave between Washington Cir and L St
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
The Foggy Bottom - GWU station is a six minute walk from a.kitchen+bar DC. Kennedy Center attendees: There is a complimentary shuttle from the Foggy Bottom - GWU station.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Family Style Pre-Fixe Dinners for Large Parties
$105.00 per person
Multiple dates available
A prix fixe menu is required for groups of 7 to 12 guests. Gather your loved ones or colleagues for an unforgettable evening of shared plates, delicious flavors, and warm hospitality. Three courses: Featuring seasonal flavors and culinary creativity. Shared starters & sweets: An array of appetizers and desserts to spark conversation and tantalize your taste buds. Entrée choice: Each guest selects their main course from four enticing options. Pricing: $105 per person plus tax and a 20% service charge to ensure fair wages for our team. Contact a.kitchen@stayaka.com with questions or information about dietary restrictions. A $25/person fee applies for same-day cancellations. YOUR CARD WILL BE HELD TO GUARANTEE THESE FEES, BUT NOT CHARGED.
New Year's Eve at a.kitchen+bar DC
$135.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Celebrate the Arrival of 2025 at a.kitchen+bar! This New Year's Eve, experience an unforgettable evening with a special prix fixe menu, thoughtfully curated by Chef Eli for the occasion. Send off 2024 with exceptional flavors and an ambiance that's as unforgettable as the night itself. Cheers to a fabulous year ahead! Our prix fixe menu can be viewed here: https://akitchenandbardc.com/dinner-copy/ We will have ala carte options available in our bar and lounge. A credit card is required to secure all reservations. Cancellation fees of $25 per person apply for reservations cancelled within a 48 hour window.

Offers

Golden Hour at a.kitchen+bar dc
Nov 30, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
Tue - Sat - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
a.kitchen+bar's Golden Hour pairings will start your evening off right! From 4 to 6 PM only, we offer cocktail and snack pairings to please your palate. This December we are featuring by the glass pours from one of our favorite distributors, Plant Wines. Tuesdays through Saturdays only. Come cozy up at our bar or by the fire pit!

What 63 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
American
District of Columbia
American

Review summary

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a.kitchen+bar D.C. is a culinary gem in Foggy Bottom, offering inventive cuisine with "incredible food and awesome service." Guests rave about the restaurant's "fantastic food, wine, and cocktails," alongside a cozy ambiance perfect for pre-theater dining. Attentive service and a creative menu make it a must-visit destination.

63 Reviews

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Jocelyn
Pittsburgh
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The menu offered a nice selection of vegetarian and meat options. While every dish we had was delicious and creative, the standout dish was the stuffed delicata squash. A special shoutout must go out to the buttermilk biscuits with herbed butter. We appreciated the attentive and friendly service and the cool vibe of the dining room. This has been the dining highlight of our trip to DC!
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Jane
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food is inventive and excellent and service very attentive and caring.
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Liz
VIP
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Five stars for A. Bar and Kitchen. The food was delicious - my favorites were the duck and the oyster mushrooms. The service is lovely. One can hear themselves think. Not too loud but a very cool vibe. So wonderful to finally have a good restaurant not too far from the Kennedy Center! I also can’t wait to try it in nicer weather - they have a very cool space out back with a fire pit and a little garden.
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Matthew
VIP
Washington DC
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I ordered the chicken. Was very tasty. The breast was perfect but the thigh was way too squishy and pink for my taste and I couldn't eat it. Maybe that's a personal thing, but the idea of undercooked chicken just makes me hesitant. Excellent service. Unusual location, as this place is in the basement of an apartment bldg, and there's no sign.
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Jean
VIP
Richmond
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Similar ambiance and food experience to the restaurant I also quite like in Philadelphia.
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Larry
Washington DC
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Several dishes were salty - biscuits and steak. The French pastry dish was described as a croissant, but the texture wasn’t soft and buttery - it was actually hard. Great service and knowledgable staff, but the food could be improved.
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Ian
Washington DC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent brunch. Great wait staff. Very knowledgeable about the menu. Everything about the meal was terrific. Highly recommend this new addition to Washington's restaurant scene.
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Steven
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff were amazing. Very knowledgeable about food and wine list. The food was very well prepared and inventive. Great new place.
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kelly
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lucas and the team were fantastic! We had a truly wonderful meal that was well-paced and served with charming, warm service. I appreciated the thoughtful wine list and focus on vegetable dishes. We are already planning our next visit!
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Alan
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A $50 “20% service charge” was added to the $300 bill for my party of two, which is not only absurd but did not reverb make sense. Then had the nerve to ask for a top on top of that! Ironically, I would have tipped 25% on the total had they not slipped in a sketchy charge, which if listed somewhere was certainly not obvious, discussed, or mentioned. IMO it was really inappropriate, effectively shortchanging the serving staff, and I won’t be back. To be fair, the fried mushrooms were good as were the fresh oysters. Potato app and rockfish, not so much. YMMV
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a.kitchen+bar D.C. is rated 4.7 stars by 63 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

1010 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington DC, DC 20037-2347

Additional information

Cross street
Restaurant entrance is on New Hampshire Ave between Washington Cir and L St
Neighborhood
West End
Hours of operation
Breakfast Tue–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
The Foggy Bottom - GWU station is a six minute walk from a.kitchen+bar DC. Kennedy Center attendees: There is a complimentary shuttle from the Foggy Bottom - GWU station.
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Eli Collins
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://akitchenandbardc.com/
Phone number
(202) 591-1515
Private party facilities
a.kitchen+bar dc offers semi-private events for groups of up to forty guests for dinner or receptions. The space is also available for a buyout , we can comfortably accommodate sixty guests for a seated dinner, and up to one hundred guests for a reception-style event.

a.kitchen+bar D.C.

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Family Style Pre-Fixe Dinners for Large Parties

New Year's Eve at a.kitchen+bar DC

Offers

Golden Hour at a.kitchen+bar dc

Menu

What 63 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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