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Art and Soul
Southern Food Restaurant and American Restaurant$$$$
Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington
"You must must must must try the shrimp and grits app."(4 Tips)
"support Chef Art Smith’s charity Common Threads through FOOD"(4 Tips)
"Excellent fried chicken and mac and cheese"(13 Tips)
"Love the Chicken and Waffle Brunch"(3 Tips)
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Bitches Who BrunchMarch 23, 2016Cocktails 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
ErykaMay 13, 2013That'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.
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 VillarrealOctober 3, 2015Surprised with their locally grown and produced menu items. Enjoyed the beer, burgers and service. Definitely a must stop in the capital.- 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 EatsJanuary 10, 2012No 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 VerillaOctober 4, 2013Food 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. P.March 26, 2015The fried chicken is crispy and perfectly cooked. Save room for dessert: the tarts and pies are warm and yummy.
Marcia AndrinoAugust 24, 2017Eggs Benedict were amazing! Having tomatoes in it really gives it a different touch
Affinia Hotel CollectionAugust 30, 2012Do 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 HillAugust 30, 2012Do 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 JosephNovember 16, 2013The Caesar is a true Caesar; the Mac and Cheese is perfect and the wine menu is impressive. I said ImPressivE!
The cornbread is perfection. So was the blueberry pisco sour and my country ham and cherry tomato salad.
Rob HavasyAugust 9, 2014Great take on southern classics. Shrimp and grits was excellent early lunch.- Christopher TaiApril 2, 2011Art 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 EllisJanuary 23, 2014Great for business meetings with vegetarians...they offer a vegetable quiche of the day!
Sherene JosephJanuary 30, 2015Great drinks, even better happy hour specials! Just make sure you know it's in a hotel.
Michael RichmondJune 11, 2022Ceasars salad with chicken thighs is an easy lunch that is absolutely delicious.
Lauren AAugust 19, 2013The all-you-can eat brunch is worth the splurge. I have never seen a cheese display so glorious.
- Allison KasicMarch 9, 2016Chicken biscuit is often off menu, but they'll pretty much always make one for you.
- Start with the wedge salad - it's large, but don't share it; too delicious to part ways with half.
Maggie A.November 2, 2010Drink 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.
Andi RadiceDecember 27, 2013Excellent soul food gastropub. Try the shrimp & grits and fried chicken.
TV Food MapsJanuary 8, 2016Check out Art and Soul as it was featured on Guilty Pleasures for Fried chicken for 2 Read more
Colleen NJanuary 14, 2014From Washingtonian: lemon yogurt pancakes, cheddar and maple bacon bfast sandwich, fruit parfait.
Lise LuavullApril 11, 2011Delicious brunch for very reasonable prices. Generous portions for the salads. Hoecakes give a burst of flavor without being too heavy. EAT HERE.
- Jessica JosephNovember 16, 2013Caution: the background music may make you want to sing along! :) love it!
Manda DoorleyOctober 7, 2014Great atmosphere and incredible food. The fried chicken was a group hit!!!- Food & WineJanuary 11, 2012Help support Chef Art Smith’s charity Common Threads through FOOD & WINE’s “Chefs Make Change” program! Click to donate www.foodandwine.com/donate
Kalikina VSeptember 2, 2013Kenya is one of the best waitresses I've ever had while dining. Thank you!
John (aka “PHATFoodFan”)September 20, 2016Had 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.
Mike St. ClairJuly 20, 2022This 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.
Simon GianoutsosSeptember 13, 2016Based 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.
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Art and Soul
415 New Jersey Ave NW (btwn D & E Sts. NW)
Washington, D.C. 20001
United States
Washington, D.C. 20001
United States
Art and Soul serves simple, honest food driven by Chef Art Smith’s southern roots. Think house-made charcuterie, buttermilk mashed potatoes, and a smoked rib eye that’s down-home delicious.
Open until 10:30 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 11:30 AM–3:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–10:30 PM
- Sat
- 10:30 AM–3:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–10:30 PM
- Sun
- 10:30 AM–3:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
(202) 393-7777
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Parking
Public Lot
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Love the jazz while eating. Great choices for brunch. We had a great time."
Tonia Elliott - 7.5
"They do eggs and grits with anything else -- I got fried chicken -- some of the best in the city!"
Clinton Canady - 8.2
"They serve the best fried catfish I've ever had. And I love their okra and tomatoes. Massive portions, too. Go at 3, after the lunch rush."
TJ
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