Comet Ping Pong
✨ Vibe
This bustling Upper Connecticut Avenue haunt radiates a laid-back, creative energy where wood-fired ovens and indie rock riffs create the ultimate neighborhood hangout.
🍸 Best For
Family-friendly dinners, late-night indie concerts, artisanal pizza cravings, and spirited ping pong tournaments.
🔥 Highlights
- Award-Winning Wood-Fired Pies: Recently named one of the 16 Best Pizza Joints in DC, Comet specializes in Neapolitan-style crusts with creative toppings like the "Spring Chick" and the fan-favorite "Steel Will."
- Intimate Live Music Scene: A beloved destination for discovery, the venue's dedicated performance space hosts a curated lineup of local and touring indie rock bands for high-energy, mid-week and weekend shows.
- Craft Food & Drink: Beyond the tables, enjoy "melt-in-your-mouth" wings, garlic knot meatball sliders, and exclusive local brews like the Right Proper Comet IPA, followed by sundaes made with local Honey's ice cream.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- The venue is walk-in only, making it a perfect spot for spontaneous gatherings, though it can get lively during peak dinner and brunch hours.
- Performance times typically begin at 10:00 PM; check their "Live Music" calendar for upcoming ticketed sets and local showcases.
🔄 Weekly Events
🏓 Free Ping Pong
Free ping pong is available for guests to enjoy while they eat and drink.
🎸 Live Music & Shows
Regularly scheduled live bands and music shows in a DIY-friendly atmosphere.
🍕 Weekend Brunch
Includes breakfast pizzas like Comet Ranchero, The Sunrise, and The Comelette, plus the full dinner menu.
Live Music Shows 🎸
Comet Ping Pong hosts music shows and live performances.
📰 In the News
Police: Fake news story leads to shooting inside DC pizza parlor
Comet Ping Pong was the site of a 2016 shooting incident after a North Carolina man targeted the restaurant based on a viral conspiracy theory known as 'Pizzagate.' The suspect fired a rifle inside the establishment but was arrested without incident, highlighting the real-world dangers of online misinformation.
The Comet Ping Pong Shooting Was Four Years Ago Today. We Had No Clue What Was About to Happen.
Comet Ping Pong is featured in a retrospective article commemorating the anniversary of a shooting incident at the Washington D.C. venue. The piece reflects on the unexpected nature of the event and its lasting impact on the establishment.
Epstein Files Spark Pizzagate Revival In 2026
Comet Ping Pong is once again the focus of online controversy in 2026 as the release of Jeffrey Epstein's court documents has reignited interest in the debunked Pizzagate conspiracy theory. The Washington D.C. restaurant remains a target for misinformation despite law enforcement's repeated confirmation that no illegal activity ever occurred at the venue.
These D.C. Restaurants Were Featured On Guy Fieri’s ‘Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives’
Comet Ping Pong is recognized as one of the premier Washington, D.C. establishments featured on the Food Network series 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.' The venue is celebrated for its distinctive combination of wood-fired pizzas, live performance space, and namesake ping pong tables.
Recent Reviews from Google
I've only been there once. So at this point, unwilling to judge entire food menu or atmosphere. But seems that likely to be a 4-star review for both. Their pizza-oven pizza is among the best that...
Good pizza and great atmosphere. Little pricy. In addition, i felt that my pizza had way too much crust relative to cheese. That being said, all was delicious. I recommend getting a green pie with...
I had the Chicken Pesto and Spaghetti Squash while friends ordered salad and a pizza. Overall all the foods were delicious. The spaghetti squash could use more seasoning and the grilled chicken was a...
For a place this fun and reasonably priced, I didn’t expect the food to be as good as it was. The menu was just as fun as the restaurant, and everything we ordered was delicious. We had the Mac and...
New Comet Ping Pong fan here! Great food and vibes. I’m vegetarian and so glad they let me sub potato for the chicken on the Spring Chick pizza. It was amazing!! Someone even asked me what pizza it...
