Ivy City Smokehouse
Neighborhood: Ivy City
Price: MODERATE
✨ Vibe
A high-energy, industrial-chic destination that masterfully blends a vibrant upstairs tavern and open-air deck with a world-class artisanal seafood market.
🍸 Best For
Live music lovers, rooftop cocktails, large group celebrations, weekend brunch, and seafood enthusiasts.
🔥 Highlights
- Award-Winning Smoked Seafood: As a Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient, the Smokehouse is renowned for its on-site smoking process, featuring signature "candy" salmon, smoked trout, and some of the city's finest bagels and lox.
- Live Entertainment & Great Energy: The venue is a hub for nightlife in Ivy City, hosting a diverse range of live bands, DJ sets, and cultural events like Latin Rock celebrations in its spacious "Great Room."
- The Deck & Tavern Experience: The upstairs space offers a seamless indoor-outdoor atmosphere with a lively bar, perfect for enjoying a Strawberry Hennessy Margarita while soaking in the neighborhood's energetic playlist.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Reservations are highly recommended for large groups, and be sure to check the online calendar for upcoming live music tickets and special event schedules.
- Don't miss the downstairs retail market before you leave to grab their famous smoked fish platters and fresh catches to go.
🔄 Weekly Events
⚽ Community Sports
Community sports programs and events associated with The Tavern.
Happy Hour
Happy hour specials at The Tavern.
📰 In the News
Holy Smokes! Behind the Scenes at Ivy City Smokehouse
Ivy City Smokehouse offers an inside look at its artisanal smoking process, where they produce 400,000 pounds of seafood annually including their signature 'candy' salmon and smoked tuna whitefish salad. The venue features a processing facility, a retail market, and an upstairs tavern where guests can enjoy smoked salmon platters and classic bagel combinations.
The Tavern at Ivy City Smokehouse review: ‘If it swims, we have it’
The Tavern at Ivy City Smokehouse in Northeast Washington is highlighted for its extensive seafood selection and exceptional chicken wings. This review by Tom Sietsema praises the venue as a standout dining destination that delivers on its promise of fresh, diverse offerings.
Interview: Daniel Myer of DSTR (@ Ivy City Smokehouse – 3/17/19) | Parklife DC
Ivy City Smokehouse hosted a live performance and interview featuring German electronic artist Daniel Myer, performing as DSTR, during his 2019 U.S. tour. The venue served as a key Washington D.C. stop for the artist's industrial and synth-pop set, which included unique covers and samples from his various musical projects.
Ivy City Smokehouse celebrates Latin Rock
Ivy City Smokehouse showcased its signature smoked fish and grilled salmon during a featured segment on Good Day DC. The restaurant team visited the studio to highlight their culinary offerings and promote a special Latin Rock celebration held at the venue.
The Best Places to Eat & Drink in DC's Ivy City Neighborhood
Ivy City Smokehouse is a Bib Gourmand recipient offering a tavern experience and a downstairs seafood market with raw and ready-to-eat options. The menu features a signature smoked fish board alongside popular items like shrimp po' boys, crab cake sandwiches, and some of the city’s best bagels and lox.
Recent Reviews from Google
Regardless of the time of day, be it brunch, lunch, or dinner, the experience consistently delivers exceptional energy. The atmosphere is vibrant, fostering connections with individuals from diverse...
Definitely a hit and mix food experience for my group. Not sure what flavor is used for the waffles, but we were no fans of the waffles or the biscuits. The hand cut fries were a hit. Great customer...
So my cousin and I decided to take a little trip across town for some good barbecue. We asked around, read a few reviews online, and figured Ivy City Smokehouse had to be the spot. We even fought...
The place is very nice. Great atmosphere. The live band was fantastic and the drinks were on point. Definitely will return in 2026!
Make reservations for a large group 60 kids. The restaurant is nice. Our group was seated upstairs which had inside and outside seating. From my perspective the food was just ok. We had barbecue beef...