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Zeppelin, Washington, DC

Zeppelin

4.6 (767)
$31 to $50
Sushi
1544 9th st NW, Washington, DC 20001

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
Shaw's first edomae-style sushi & kushiyaki grill where guests can enjoy daily sashimi & nigiri specials, happy hour from 4-6pm everyday, and half priced bottle sake every Tuesday from 4pm until close.

Come sing karaoke with us Thursday through Saturday starting from 10:30pm on.

Omakase is available upon request!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Minoru Ogawa
  • Private party facilities
    We would love the opportunity to help you celebrate your next special occasion! Please email us at info@zeppelindc.com with your event details!
  • Private party contact
    Claire Wilder: (202) 506-1769
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Shaw
  • Cross street
    9th St NW & Q St NW
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    A very short walk from the Shaw-Howard University Metro Station on the Green and Yellow Line.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Private dining

Offers

  • Every Day Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Enjoy Happy Hour everyday throughout the restaurant with the following drink specials between 4-6 PM: -1/2 off draft beer -1/2 Highballer cocktails 1/2 Champagne by the glass

    Every Day Happy Hour Photo

What 767 people are saying

Zeppelin reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Zeppelin delights with "delicious sushi and sashimi" and a "fun drink menu." Guests praise the "exceptional service" and "wonderful ambiance," making it a "great neighborhood sushi place." Despite occasional service delays, the "presentation is simply beautiful," and the "staff is always beyond careful" with dietary needs. A must-visit in DC!
767 Reviews
  1. Audrey

    Washington DC1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    If I had a million dollars I would blow it all on sushi, and a good chunk of that change here! - I went to a sushi restaurant and am coming away raving about a spring roll. the beef spring rolls were filled with the juiciest, warmest, most flavorful meat in a thin layer of crisp - the drink menu was a bit overwhelming and the drink categories did not seem to have any theme, but my gin cocktails as fruity and delicious! i love a light citrus drink with rice meals to kinda counteract the denser flavors - the wasabi soy edamame was delicious. coated in wasabi specks to provide the key aspect of spice to interact with the salt - the menu was expensive with pages of booze and sashimi, but the handroll options were limited. we tried to rainbow roll, the zeppelin roll, the spicy tuna roll, and the crunchy spicy scallop roll. - the spicy tuna was a simple testimony to the quality of the fish. the rainbow roll was a more enhanced version with thick melting cuts of fish on the top. this was quality fish. - the crunchy spicy scallop was the perfect combination of textures. the scallops legit melted on my tongue while the tempura flakes added a crunch. the rice on each roll was perfectly cooked and not too heavy to pull away from the more mild understated crab or yellowtail flavors. - the Zeppelin roll was amazing. get it. DO IT. maybe it’s the eel sauce and spicy mayo but I just loved every second of this spicy, sweet, jalapeño flavor - we got a complimentary chocolate mousse that was quite rich and decorated with gold flakes. I was very pleased with this! our waitress was attentive and we were seated on the outdoor patio with tons of nice clean patio tables. The inside is pretty small but the place was packed. lots of waitstaff, not too personal or chatty, but a well run spot!

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  2. Lily

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place!! Sushi is always delicious, sometimes it takes a little bit to come out on a busy night but it’s worth the wait. Drinks are really good and the patio has a great vibe!

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  3. Carl

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was just perfect! My girlfriend loved everything. Everyone was really nice to her as well.

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  4. Marcus VIP

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone is great! I’ve been coming here for a while now! Great service, great staff, an overall awesome experience every time !

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  5. Jordan

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cool vibe, great food and Emmy gave great service!

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  6. Shari

    Washington DC3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Mediocre food and inexperienced waitstaff. Would not recommend.

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  7. Neelo

    Washington DC1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was not extremely slow. Fish smelled a little fish. Will not be returning

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  8. L.S. VIP

    Washington DC15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great neighborhood sushi place. Sat outside. Very low key - on a weekday.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and experience especially for the price

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  10. sue VIP

    Washington DC52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Moez, Vinny and Morgan provided exceptional service!

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FAQs

Zeppelin offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Zeppelin also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 506-1068.

Zeppelin is rated 4.6 stars by 767 OpenTable diners.

Zeppelin does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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Booked 26 times today
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1544 9th st NW, Washington, DC 20001

Additional information

  • Cross street
    9th St NW & Q St NW
  • Neighborhood
    Shaw
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    A very short walk from the Shaw-Howard University Metro Station on the Green and Yellow Line.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Minoru Ogawa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We would love the opportunity to help you celebrate your next special occasion! Please email us at info@zeppelindc.com with your event details!
  • Private party contact
    Claire Wilder: (202) 506-1769
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