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Art and Soul

Art and Soul

Southern Food Restaurant and American Restaurant$$$$
Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington
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    Sarah
    "You must must must must try the shrimp and grits app."(4 Tips)
    Food & Wine
    "support Chef Art Smith’s charity Common Threads through FOOD"(4 Tips)
    Allison K.
    "Excellent fried chicken and mac and cheese"(13 Tips)
    La Bella E.
    "Love the Chicken and Waffle Brunch"(3 Tips)
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  • DCist
    DCistSeptember 14, 2017
    Art and Soul serves up sophisticated, contemporary Southern cuisine in their dining room—and grilled sirloin, frozen beef bones, and banana-peanut "pupsicles" outside on the dog-friendly patio. Read more
  • Bitches Who Brunch
    Bitches Who BrunchMarch 23, 2016
    Cocktails for $6, wine for $7, and draft beer for $6. They offer seven different types of wine to choose from during HH. The robust food menu which includes calamari and fried green pickled tomatoes. Read more
  • Eryka
    ErykaMay 13, 2013
    That's an amazing restaurant with a magnific staff service. I was impressed for how attentive they are for everything , mostly the small details. Free parking!!! Plus the food is awesome.
  • LaLa B.
    LaLa BApril 18, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    If you haven't checked out the new space & menu. You are missing out on so much! Tonight was a prefect welcome back to the DC food scene! Start to finish not one issue other than I am stuffed! AMAZING
  • Eva V.heart icon on user image
    Eva VillarrealOctober 3, 2015
    Surprised with their locally grown and produced menu items. Enjoyed the beer, burgers and service. Definitely a must stop in the capital.
  • Eric H.heart icon on user image
    Eric HinmanApril 28, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    If you're looking for a healthy breakfast, order from the Art Start Breakfast Menu - market omelet + toasted granola w/ yogurt are both delicious.
  • Behrad Eatsheart icon on user image
    Behrad EatsJanuary 10, 2012
    No questions about it, must get the fried chicken. The breading has the perfect crunchiness to it and the chicken is very moist and juicy.
  • Emily V.
    Emily VerillaOctober 4, 2013
    Food was delicious (and I love that they have a separate dog menu! ), super cute decor, and a lovely waitress... unfortunately the restaurant management is AWFUL... extremely disorganized!
  • Ellen S.heart icon on user image
    Ellen S. P.March 26, 2015
    The fried chicken is crispy and perfectly cooked. Save room for dessert: the tarts and pies are warm and yummy.
  • Marcia A.heart icon on user image
    Marcia AndrinoAugust 24, 2017
    Eggs Benedict were amazing! Having tomatoes in it really gives it a different touch
  • Affinia Hotel Collection
    Do yourself a favor and try Art Smith’s decadent modern take on fried chicken. It’s just like mom used to make (if mom was on Top Chef and served as Oprah’s personal chef).
  • The Liaison Capitol Hill
    Do yourself a favor and try Art Smith’s decadent modern take on fried chicken. It’s just like mom used to make (if mom was on Top Chef and served as Oprah’s personal chef).
  • Jessica J.heart icon on user image
    Jessica JosephNovember 16, 2013
    The Caesar is a true Caesar; the Mac and Cheese is perfect and the wine menu is impressive. I said ImPressivE!
  • Micheleheart icon on user image
    MicheleAugust 5, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The cornbread is perfection. So was the blueberry pisco sour and my country ham and cherry tomato salad.
  • Rob H.heart icon on user image
    Rob HavasyAugust 9, 2014
    Great take on southern classics. Shrimp and grits was excellent early lunch.
  • Christopher T.
    Christopher TaiApril 2, 2011
    Art Smith is the chef behind this restaurant's fine dining. He elevates southern style food to a completely whole new level because he makes white meat taste just as awesome as dark meat!
  • Brea E.heart icon on user image
    Brea EllisJanuary 23, 2014
    Great for business meetings with vegetarians...they offer a vegetable quiche of the day!
  • Sherene J.heart icon on user image
    Sherene JosephJanuary 30, 2015
    Great drinks, even better happy hour specials! Just make sure you know it's in a hotel.
  • Michael R.heart icon on user image
    Michael RichmondJune 11, 2022
    Ceasars salad with chicken thighs is an easy lunch that is absolutely delicious.
  • Lauren A.
    Lauren AAugust 19, 2013
    The all-you-can eat brunch is worth the splurge. I have never seen a cheese display so glorious.
  • Angel S.
    The lemon pancakes are amazing! The service was outstanding, also.
  • Samuel A.
    Samuel AdamsJuly 2, 2012
    An amazing experience!! Had the rabbit.. Best meal of my life!!
  • Tanya G.heart icon on user image
    Tanya GuptaJune 30, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Excellent beers on tap (not a large number but all good)
  • Allison K.heart icon on user image
    Allison KasicMarch 9, 2016
    Chicken biscuit is often off menu, but they'll pretty much always make one for you.
  • Eric H.heart icon on user image
    Eric HinmanApril 28, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Start with the wedge salad - it's large, but don't share it; too delicious to part ways with half.
  • Maggie A.
    Maggie A.November 2, 2010
    Drink the Lincoln's Garden (Hendrick's gin, basil, chili oil). Eat the fried green tomato ahi tuna and whatever your waiter/waitress recommends. They know their stuff.
  • TV Food Maps
    TV Food MapsJanuary 8, 2016
    Check out Art and Soul as it was featured on Guilty Pleasures for Fried chicken for 2 Read more
  • Andi R.
    Andi RadiceDecember 27, 2013
    Excellent soul food gastropub. Try the shrimp & grits and fried chicken.
  • Colleen N.
    Colleen NJanuary 14, 2014
    From Washingtonian: lemon yogurt pancakes, cheddar and maple bacon bfast sandwich, fruit parfait.
  • Lise L.
    Lise LuavullApril 11, 2011
    Delicious brunch for very reasonable prices. Generous portions for the salads. Hoecakes give a burst of flavor without being too heavy. EAT HERE.
  • Thrillist
    ThrillistJune 27, 2010
    This Capitol-side eatery's got crushed-ice "Sno Cone" summer 'tails like the the cachaca/pineapple/spearmint/smoked black salt "Rehoboth" (beaches love it!). Read more
  • Redshoekangaroo
    RedshoekangarooJune 19, 2014
    Refreshing drinks - Try the ginger or lemon
  • Jessica J.heart icon on user image
    Jessica JosephNovember 16, 2013
    Caution: the background music may make you want to sing along! :) love it!
  • Manda D.
    Manda DoorleyOctober 7, 2014
    Great atmosphere and incredible food. The fried chicken was a group hit!!!
  • Food & Wine
    Food & WineJanuary 11, 2012
    Help support Chef Art Smith’s charity Common Threads through FOOD & WINE’s “Chefs Make Change” program! Click to donate www.foodandwine.com/donate
  • Ann A.heart icon on user image
    Ann AdairMarch 25, 2015
    Excellent food and funky hip atmosphere.
  • Kalikina V.
    Kalikina VSeptember 2, 2013
    Kenya is one of the best waitresses I've ever had while dining. Thank you!
  • Aleksandra A.heart icon on user image
    Aleksandra ArcipowskaOctober 2, 2018
    Great place! Great food! Great service!
  • John (.heart icon on user image
    Had business dinner there and selected the fried chicken which is the restaurant's specialty. Sadly I would prefer KFC, place is overrated for food quality.
  • Josie C.heart icon on user image
    Josie CaldwellMarch 26, 2013
    Great food!! Love the atmosphere!!!
  • Manasi K.heart icon on user image
    Manasi KNovember 15, 2014
    Shrimp and grits and the lamb shank were a bomb !!!
  • Prveen
    PrveenMay 9, 2013
    Vegetarians: get the savory crêpe
  • Mike S.heart icon on user image
    Mike St. ClairJuly 20, 2022
    This spot lived up to it’s mediocre Yelp review of 3.5 stars. The Farmer’s breakfast was good, but very little “special” here, including the service.
  • 💫Cocoheart icon on user image
    💫CocoNovember 16, 2015
    Great happy hour atmosphere. The fried pickles were so so.
  • Allison K.heart icon on user image
    Allison KasicMarch 8, 2016
    Excellent fried chicken and mac and cheese
  • Valerie
    ValerieApril 5, 2013
    Eat at bar for happy hour prices
  • Mary V.heart icon on user image
    Mary VruwinkMarch 28, 2023
    Good sandwiches, great happy hour!
  • Simon G.
    Simon GianoutsosSeptember 13, 2016
    Based on this evening, the service was poor (super slow. A 10 min wait for a table was closer to an hour and after 15 mins the check hadn't arrived after requesting it) but food was really good.
  • Marcia A.heart icon on user image
    Marcia AndrinoAugust 24, 2017
    Mimosas are hight quality!
  • Claire B.
    Claire BearJune 15, 2013
    The dog hanger steak for $5 is a great deal!
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