DGS Delicatessen
(Now Closed)Jewish Restaurant, Eastern European Restaurant, and Deli$$$$
Connecticut Avenue - K Street, Washington
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and Washington Post
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AustinJuly 4, 2016More Barney Greengrass in LA (RIP) than anything in NY. DGS is well worth the visit. A sandwich at Katz is ~$25, just a reference point. The quality of food and unique deli vibe sets DGS apart.
Behrad EatsDecember 31, 2014The DGS Hamburger is a solid choice: Creekstone Farms Beef, Smoked Jalapeno Mayo, B&B Pickles on Potato Bun with French Fries. Add some provolone cheese and gribenes and you're set!
lucy KemmitzDecember 21, 2014As far as DC goes this is the best spot for matzah ball soup so far. Good broth. Good balls. Good pickles (although you have to pay for them). Fun menu items
EaterJuly 10, 2013Chef Barry Koslow makes a mean matzoh ball soup, and the restaurant also has festive cocktails and a solid brunch offering. [Eater 38 Member]
Melinda ColonJanuary 19, 2014The matzo ball soup is perfect on a cold day and the latkes are just plain perfect. They are a must have if you dine here.
- Dennis O'ReillyFebruary 23, 2015French toast was the people's favorite it seemed. The Pastrami hash was mine. Grab the pickles and the I love you a latkes. It'll keep you honest. Place is the best.
Try the roasted cauliflower! Yum! Arrive before the lunch rush and enjoy a great meal at the back bar. It's not a deli, per se, but they have great sandwiches and side salads.
Bitches Who BrunchJanuary 11, 2014The Bitches Say: A+. DGS Delicatessen offers high-quality ingredients. Gourmet deli cuisine. Attentive service. A chic ambiance. Just really good. Awarded with the Best Bagel and Lox Award for 2013!
Tasty Jewish and Jewish-influenced cuisine. Latkes are consistently good, as are the brussels sprouts (in season). House-made sodas = yum!
AFAR MediaAugust 4, 2014Needing a bowl of matzoh ball soup? Check. Or a juicy Rueben sandwich? Check. Or maybe some potato latkes? Check. For me, it’s often the Whitefish Salad sandwich served on a bagel. Read more
Tarah FeinbergDecember 28, 2013Really delicious food, almost meeting the standards of the true NYC Jewish deli. Indulge a bit and order the shmutzy fries. The Reuben was great.
John LanneyDecember 29, 2012It's not a NY Deli, it's a DC delicatessen. If you think it's too expensive compared to NY Delicatessens, you have never been to one. They also make everything in house.
Sayon DoréJanuary 14, 2015Everything about this restaurant is awesome! The corned beef is my favorite! Everything is so enjoyable!
Washington PostOctober 16, 2013DGS is no standard-issue deli. For starters, the Dupont Circle outpost comes with a bar. Further, the kitchen is more respectful than reverential regarding tradition.
- David CMarch 16, 2015Great brunch. Bottomless bloody marys and mimosas were also nice as was the bagel and lox.
William KooperJuly 11, 2013Find your way to the bar at the back for happy hour (before 7 pm) and try the very affordable and very delicious treats.
Clara SanchezJanuary 8, 2014Matzo ball soup - delicious and perfect for winter, latkes - decent but slightly too soft, service - outstanding
Courtney SingerApril 27, 2013Get the latkas -- they are great. Excellent and reasonably priced wine selection. But the schnitzel is greasy -- avoid.
liz mJanuary 3, 2014Cute space but food was WAY oversalted (both matzoh soup and latkes). The latkes were also way overcooked. The hunt for good Jewish cooking in DC continues!
Jerry WeiNovember 14, 2012Cocktails are modest in size and quite strong for $11. The Meshuggina-like a negroni-is tasty.
Sandra RubinchikNovember 2, 2014Don't tell my grandma, but the potato latkes at DGS kick her potato latkes' butt.
Get the babka bread pudding. It's transcendent. Best dessert ever. #nothyperbole
Damien MianoMay 6, 2013The matzo ball soup had enough salt in it to kill a horse but the sandwiches are great
Samantha LachmanJuly 17, 2013Matzoh ball soup & latkes not as good as Bubbe used to make. But that's an unfair standard, right?
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Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–9:30 PM
- Fri
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–9:00 PM
(202) 293-4400
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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