Perry's
✨ Vibe
An iconic and high-energy Adams Morgan staple where chic modern design meets a lively, year-round rooftop social scene.
🍸 Best For
Rooftop cocktails, award-winning Japanese comfort food, legendary drag brunches, and authentic weekend breakfasts.
🔥 Highlights
- James Beard-Winning Cuisine: Savor a menu curated by 2024 Emerging Chef winner Masako Morishita, featuring sentimental Japanese family recipes like handmade gyoza and innovative dishes like udon carbonara.
- Legendary Drag Brunch: Experience a D.C. institution every Sunday with high-octane performances and an all-you-can-eat buffet blending American classics with Japanese treats.
- Stunning Rooftop Bar: Take in the neighborhood views from the popular rooftop, offering a first-come-first-served bar area perfect for happy hour sake and craft cocktails.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- This is a certified local hot spot, so be sure to book your reservations well in advance—especially for the highly sought-after authentic Japanese breakfast and Sunday brunch.
- A 20% service charge is added to all checks to directly support the dedicated front-of-house team, ensuring a seamless and friendly service experience.
🔄 Weekly Events
💃 Sunday Drag Brunch
A decades-old DC tradition featuring a breakfast buffet and drag performances. Reservations require a $20 deposit.
📰 In the News
Perry's is one of the most fun—and delicious—restaurants in DC - Review - Washington DC
Perry's is an Adams Morgan staple known for its high-energy atmosphere and a menu that balances classic sushi with inventive Japanese-American fusion dishes like udon carbonara and shrimp katsu burgers. The restaurant serves as a versatile neighborhood classic perfect for everything from casual date nights to its legendary, long-running Sunday drag brunch.
Perry’s James Beard-Winning Japanese Chef Credits Mom for Cooking Skills
Perry’s executive chef and James Beard Award winner Masako Morishita recently hosted a collaborative dinner with her mother, Ryoko, featuring Japanese comfort foods inspired by their family’s 100-year-old restaurant in Kobe. The special menu at the Adams Morgan venue showcased sentimental dishes like wagyu beef tendon stew and a nostalgic melon soda float, highlighting the chef's journey from a self-taught cook to a celebrated culinary figure in D.C.
7 Glamorous Drag Brunches Around DC
Perry's in Adams Morgan hosts a renowned drag brunch every Sunday with two showtimes at 10 AM and 1 PM. The experience features an all-you-can-eat buffet that blends American breakfast favorites like chicken and waffles with Japanese dishes such as yakisoba and matcha tarts.
My Mother Taught Me Everything I Know
Perry's Executive Chef Masako Morishita, the 2024 James Beard Award winner for Emerging Chef, showcases a menu of Japanese comfort food inspired by her family's 93-year-old culinary legacy in Kobe. The restaurant features traditional family recipes, such as handmade gyoza and Japanese curries, integrated with modern techniques to create a bridge between Japanese tradition and the D.C. dining scene.
We Just Updated Our Washington, D.C. Dining Guide
Perry's is featured in the updated Washington, D.C. dining guide as a cornerstone of the Adams Morgan neighborhood. The venue is celebrated for its versatile menu of sushi and Japanese comfort food, alongside its popular year-round rooftop and iconic drag brunch performances.
Recent Reviews from Google
Incredible Sushi, Cocktails, and Value! My experience at Perry's in D.C. was absolutely amazing! If you're looking for fantastic sushi, this is the place. The sushi was incredible; the fish was super...
I wanted to try the Japanese breakfast by James Beard Award-winning Chef Masako Morishita. I also wanted to introduce my family to a good Japanese breakfast since I am Japanese. I personally enjoyed...
Really unbelievable DC gem. Gorgeous restaurant set up inside and really wonderful rooftop with first-come-first-served bar seating. I cannot say enough about how incredible the food is here. Very...
We came here for happy hour and sat at the bar inside - very popular so we had to wait around 10 minutes for a seat but could still order drinks whilst we were waiting. The bar service was really...
We went to Perry’s to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday with family. The atmosphere was modern and clean. The food was delicious no doubt about it. Out of everything we ordered what really stood out...
