a.kitchen+bar - D.C.
Category: Cocktail Bars, Brunch Spots, American
Neighborhood: Foggy Bottom
Price:
Address: 1010 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037, United States
✨ Vibe
A sophisticated yet soulful neighborhood gem featuring dim, romantic indoor lighting and a lively, all-weather terrace energized by resident DJs spinning smooth 70s and 80s melodies.
🍸 Best For
Romantic date nights, natural wine connoisseurs, leisurely weekend brunches, and refined craft cocktails.
🔥 Highlights
- World-Class Wine & Spirits: Boasting an impressive curated list of over 350 natural wines and a creative mixology program recently showcased on FOX 5 DC for its seasonal innovation.
- Elevated American Fare: A unique menu of American small plates with Southern influences, featuring standout items like their "best in memory" buttermilk biscuits, wagyu steak frites, and divine panna cotta.
- The All-Season Terrace: A stunning outdoor lounge featuring a high-tech retractable canopy and mounted heaters, ensuring a perfect alfresco atmosphere regardless of the weather.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Located within the elegant Hotel AKA Washington Circle, this is a prime spot for those who enjoy a leisurely dining pace and want to linger over their drinks.
- Keep an eye out for their specialized events, such as the A.BBQ Series, which features guest chefs and patio grilling.
🔄 Weekly Events
🍳 Breakfast & Lunch at a.cafe
Join us for daily morning caffeine jolts, breakfast, and lunch at a.cafe located in AKA Central Park.
🍷 Evening Cocktails at a.lounge
Unwind in the evening with a selection of fine wines and cocktails in the sophisticated setting of a.lounge at AKA Central Park.
📰 In the News
DC’s winter restaurant week extended through first week of February
a.kitchen+bar - D.C. is participating in the extended Winter Restaurant Week through February 8, 2026. The restaurant is offering fixed-price, three-course menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner, with prices ranging from $25 to $65 per person.
Why A Trip To Washington, D.C. During The Shutdown Might Surprise You
a.kitchen+bar - D.C., located within Hotel AKA Washington Circle, is the first venture in the nation’s capital from James Beard Award-winning restaurateur Ellen Yin. The restaurant offers a popular "Golden Hour" happy hour and an inventive weekend brunch featuring unique dishes like smoked duck Benedict with duck fat hollandaise and vegan chickpea panisse.
James Beard-winning restaurateur Ellen Yin reflects on first year of a.kitchen + bar D.C.
a.kitchen+bar - D.C., led by James Beard-winning restaurateur Ellen Yin, recently marked its first year of operation in Washington D.C. The venue focuses on building strong community relationships with customers and peers as it looks toward future growth in the city's dining scene.
At a.kitchen+bar, Natural Wine Has a Simple Definition
a.kitchen+bar - D.C. is an organic-focused restaurant located in the Hotel AKA Washington Circle in Foggy Bottom. The venue features a curated list of 350 natural wines and serves American small plates that incorporate Southern influences, such as buttermilk biscuits, alongside its signature bistro fare.
A.Kitchen+Bar
a.kitchen+bar - D.C. is a West End destination from restaurateur Ellen Yin featuring a globally-inspired, sharing-friendly menu in an intimate "jewel-box" setting. The menu highlights creative dishes such as chickpea-flour panisse with kuri-squash tahina and sticky lamb ribs seasoned with nectarine sofrito and vadouvan-spiced barbecue sauce.
Recent Reviews from Google
Friendly service, excellent cocktails, and nice ambiance. Enjoyed the squid salad, and the rock fish with clams, the lamb was tender but a tad over-salted. The panna cotta was divine. All in all,...
Very cool spot to hang out outside or have a romantic dinner, especially with candlelight and dim lighting. The food was delicious overLland the drinks (not pictured, but we had non-alcoholic...
Fairly quiet brunch during our visit. We had the added benefit of good service too. We had the wagyu steak frites, omelet, biscuits and gravy, and house burger. Probably the best biscuit I've had in...
Attended the event-A.BBQ SERIES with Kevin Tien of Moon Rabbit-on a pleasant, cool Wednesday night. We were greeted immediately by a cheerful, attentive hostess who escorted us to our seating on the...
A friend and I enjoyed a pricey lunch here during Restaurant Week. The chickpea panisse starter was a tasty eye-opener, an item that we had never tried before that tasted nothing like chickpea and...
