Pink Tiger
Category: Live Music Venues, Asian Fusion, Waterfront
Neighborhood: The Wharf
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Address: 751 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024, United States
✨ Vibe
Pink Tiger is a whimsical, retro-glam waterfront oasis that pairs 30-foot ceilings and plush pink accents with a high-energy atmosphere that transitions from sun-drenched patio lounging to a vibrant late-night music lounge.
🍸 Best For
Waterfront date nights, celebratory group dinners, late-night cocktails after a show at The Anthem, and lively happy hours with a view.
🔥 Highlights
- Interactive Dining: The tableside Wagyu “Hot Rock” and garlic Parmesan noodles are standout fan favorites that combine premium ingredients with a memorable presentation.
- Live Entertainment: The venue features an incredible resident performer, Jeremy Ragsdale, and hosts live music and weekend DJs that keep the energy high until 2:00 AM.
- Chef-Driven Fusion: Executive Chef Joseph Castro blends Asian and Southern-American influences, resulting in unique creations like miso deviled eggs, fried red snapper, and signature lychee martinis.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Happy Hour is available at the bar and select patio seating Monday through Friday (starting at 11:30 AM most days, and 5:00 PM on Tuesdays).
- Reservations are highly recommended for weekend nights when the live music and waterfront views draw a consistent crowd.
🔄 Weekly Events
🎤 Live Music & Sinatra-style Crooning 🎹
Executive Chef Joseph Castro performs Sinatra-style classics alongside a resident performer as the night winds down.
📰 In the News
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Pink Tiger is a retro-glam waterfront restaurant in D.C.’s Wharf District that fuses Asian and Southern-American cuisines under the direction of Executive Chef Joseph Castro. The menu features unique offerings like tableside Wagyu “Hot Rock,” garlic noodles, and lychee martinis within a whimsical space boasting 30-foot ceilings and plush pink bar seating. The venue also hosts live music on weekends and high-energy happy hours, making it a premier destination for date nights and group dinners by the water.
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Pink Tiger is the South Asian street food concept from restaurateur Sam Shoja, located in a prime space at The Wharf in Washington, D.C. Shoja secured the highly sought-after waterfront location after learning of a potential vacancy, fulfilling a long-standing goal to expand his restaurant portfolio into the development.
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Pink Tiger is a playful pan-Asian restaurant at the Wharf that features unique offerings like dirty dashi martinis, sharing satays, and hot rock wagyu cooked tableside. The venue caters to late-night crowds from the Anthem with live music and weekend DJs in the space formerly occupied by Kaliwa.
Recent Reviews from Google
My husband and I came here to celebrate our anniversary and I can't say enough great things about Pink Tiger. Mohammed, our server was great - he was personable, knowledgeable, and welcoming. The food...
This was out 1st time coming to the Pink Tiger & it was a lot of fun. We got a great table and everything was different unexpected but yummy and fun! The drinks were great and we all tried different...
The food was absolutely amazing. I am not a wagyu person at all and this place just changed my mind! I got the garlic noodles with wagyu add on and my husband got the pad thai with the chicken and it...
Absolutely amazing experience! The food was incredible, every bite was bursting with flavor. I’m still craving the garlic Parmesan noodles with shrimp, hands down one of the best dishes I’ve ever had!...
Thank you Maya for such a wonderful experience. I am from Delaware and my partner found this place while we were looking for a relaxed and friendly spot to have dinner. This place exceeded every...
