Code Red

4.7

45 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

CODE RED : We’re a celebration of freedom that transports you back into the Prohibition Era while embracing modernity with classic cocktails, eclectic cuisine, and outstanding service.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Speakeasy, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:30 am
Phone number
(202) 265-0590
Website
http://www.codereddc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Vicente Martinez
Private party facilities
Please contact us for private events

Location
2440 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009-2004
Neighborhood
Adams Morgan
Cross street
Colombia Road and 18th Street
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

🦪 $1 Oyster "Shuck & Sip" Tuesdays 🦪
Multiple dates available
Join us every Tuesday for $1 OYSTERS from 5PM - CLOSE until we run out of oysters!
🍽️ Winter Restaurant Week 🍽️
Jan 27, 2025 - Feb 28, 2025
Step back in time and join us for a roaring Winter Restaurant Week! For just $55 per person, you can dig into a swanky 3-course dinner featuring some of our fan-favorite dishes and some ritzy new specials. Don’t miss out, dolls! 🎩 First Course (Please Choose One) ROASTED BEET, ARUGULA & BURRATA SALAD (GF) (V) HEARTS OF PALM CEVICHE (GF) (V) SMOKED BONE MARROW SHRIMP COCKTAIL (GF) 🎩 Main Course (Please Choose One) WILD CAUGHT SEA SCALLOPS (GF) RACK OF LAMB (GF) SURF & TURF (GF) WILD MUSHROOM RAVIOLI 🎩 Dessert (Please Choose One) Crème Brûlée Mini Chocolate Salted Caramel Soufflé
🌹 Valentine's Week 🌹
Feb 11, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025
This month of love, and there’s no better place to celebrate than at CODE RED. 🍸✨ Join us for our $65/PP 3-Course Lover's Menu with Champagne Toast for Two. 🌹First Course (Choose One): OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL ROASTED BEET AND BURRATA SALAD WILD MUSHROOM BISQUE 🌹Second Course (Choose One): FILET MIGNON WITH RED WINE DEMI-GLACE PAN-SEARED SCALLOPS STUFFED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM 🌹Dessert (Choose One): CHOCOLATE DIPPED STRAWBERRIES CRÈME BRÛLÉE GARNISHED WITH EDIBLE FLOWERS

BURRATA, TOMATOES & PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA $14.00
Aged Balsamic, Olive Oil, Crostini
Smoked Bone Marrow$24.00
Parsley, Capers & Garlic salad, Toasted Baguette
Cheese & Charcuterie (For 2)$24.00
Prosciutto, Copa, Brie, Peppercorn Asiago, Gorgonzola, Cornichons, Olives, Assorted Crackers & Bread
Heart of Palm Ceviche$14.00
Avocado, Tomatoes, Onions, Jalapeno, Cilantro, Lime
Tuna Tartare$18.00
Sushi Grade Tuna, Sesame Oil, Soy Sauce, Avocado, Nori Chips
Blooming Artichokes$16.00
Truffle Aioli
Seared Foie Gras$26.00
Lingonberry Jam, Toast
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$18.00
Cocktail Sauce, Lemon

Small Plates

Steak Picahna$24.00
House Marinade with Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Madagascan Colossal Prawn$28.00
Two 3.5 oz Whole Prawn, Butter, Lemon
Grilled Octopus$17.00
Chimichurri Sauce
Pan Seared Scallops$24.00
Lemon Risotto
Lollipop Lamb Chops$26.00
3 Chops | Garlic, Olive Oil, Lemon Juice
Wagyu Beef Sliders$18.00
Cheese & Caramelized Onions, Fries
Wings & Wingettes$13.00
Choice of Buffalo, Sweet Chili or BBQ
- With Fries$14.00

Sides

Hand-Cut Duck Fat Fries$10.00
Truffle Fries$9.00
French Fries$7.00
Tater Tots$7.00
Crispy Brussel Sprouts$8.00

Desserts

New York Cheese Cake$9.00
Flourless Chocolate Cake$9.00
Crème Brulee$10.00

What 45 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

District of Columbia
Best Ambiance

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Code Red offers a lively speakeasy atmosphere with "amazing service," "stellar" drinks, and delectable dishes like bone marrow and scallops. Guests appreciate the "fantastic" 1930s ambiance and "welcoming" staff, though some wish for more diverse menu options. Perfect for special occasions or a vibrant night out, Code Red promises a unique experience.

45 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my second time here and had a great time
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Debbie
VIP
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place! Great ambience, devor, vibe and happy hour!
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Malik
VIP
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was amazing! Great Prohibition-style vibes, stellar service, and incredible food. Highlights: Crystal Old Fashioned, bone marrow, scallops, lamb chops, and the Old Forester Bourbon Flight. 10/10—will return!
Code RedResponded on December 6, 2024
Thank you for five stars review! We value and appreciate kind words about our team, drinks and food! Please come visit us soon again!!
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Alyaa
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was great. A bit louder than I anticipated. Crowd seemed on the younger tail of 20’s
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Erica
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food options. Drinks were good. The service was excellent. Our waitress was super sweet and the entire staff was very welcoming. I was on a first date and she toasted with us lol. We really enjoyed ourselves. The ambiance was perfect. We went on a Wednesday evening.
Code RedResponded on December 6, 2024
Thank you for five stars review! We value and appreciate kind words about our team, drinks and food! Please come visit us soon again!!
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Tore
VIP
Cleveland
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service and $1 oysters and amazing drinks!
Code RedResponded on December 6, 2024
Thank you so much for such a great review!!! We are so happy to hear about your experience and will look forward to welcome you back soon!
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Justin
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Intimate and filled with real speakeasy vibes with the ambient lighting. Not a quiet but also not overly noisy place. The steak and fries were superb. Wine skeleton was decent as well. 4/5.
Code RedResponded on December 6, 2024
Thank you so much for such a great review!!! We are so happy to hear about your experience and will look forward to welcome you back soon!
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Paul
New York City
30 reviews
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First visit and it was splendid. The food was very tasty and their mixed liquor drinks were rather unique. My only complaint is if you are only chicken or fish eater, there needs to be added grilled/seared entres of salmon, sole or chicken or similar selections. The menu, imo, isn’t fully rounded out. The 1930s ambiance with period photos and memorabilia was fantastic. The decor, with a tree in the middle of the floor , high backed comfortable seats and nice chandeliers were very lovely. The bar is beautifully designed. The speak easy typed door entrance made you feel a raid was imminent. Lol! If able, choose our waiter, D, who was very affable, professional and extremely knowledgeable about the menu, its presentation and preparation, is he is degreed in hospitality management. Overall, a tremendously wonderful experience and I will be returning.
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Maria
Milwaukee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We had a great time, I was pleased with the service and the quality of our dishes. We ordered from the summer restaurant week three course tasting menu. Our favorites were the bone marrow, tenderloin tips, and scallops. Our waitress Ana Pia was attentive and friendly.
Code RedResponded on December 6, 2024
Thank you for five stars review! We value and appreciate kind words about our team, drinks and food! Please come visit us soon again!!
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Gene
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love coming here. Mark, at the door, and Emilio made our visit fantastic as always. We will be back again and again.
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FAQs

Code Red offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Code Red also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 265-0590.

Code Red is rated 4.7 stars by 45 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

2440 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009-2004

Additional information

Cross street
Colombia Road and 18th Street
Neighborhood
Adams Morgan
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:30 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Speakeasy, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Vicente Martinez
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.codereddc.com/
Phone number
(202) 265-0590
Private party facilities
Please contact us for private events

Code Red

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

🦪 $1 Oyster "Shuck & Sip" Tuesdays 🦪

🍽️ Winter Restaurant Week 🍽️

🌹 Valentine's Week 🌹

Appetizers

BURRATA, TOMATOES & PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA $14.00

Smoked Bone Marrow$24.00

Cheese & Charcuterie (For 2)$24.00

Heart of Palm Ceviche$14.00

Tuna Tartare$18.00

Blooming Artichokes$16.00

Seared Foie Gras$26.00

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$18.00

Small Plates

Steak Picahna$24.00

Madagascan Colossal Prawn$28.00

Grilled Octopus$17.00

Pan Seared Scallops$24.00

Lollipop Lamb Chops$26.00

Wagyu Beef Sliders$18.00

Wings & Wingettes$13.00

Sides

Hand-Cut Duck Fat Fries$10.00

Truffle Fries$9.00

French Fries$7.00

Tater Tots$7.00

Crispy Brussel Sprouts$8.00

Desserts

New York Cheese Cake$9.00

Flourless Chocolate Cake$9.00

Crème Brulee$10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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