Neighborhood Fine Dining

Online Reservations

“Where shall we dine?” Romeo and Juliet, act 1, scene 1

Theatre Concessions

Ridgewell’s
Light meals, sandwiches, snacks and assorted beverages are available in our lobby one hour before performances and during intermission.

Avoid intermission lines - You can order food and drinks before the performance and have them waiting for you at intermission! Please see box office or concessions for further details.

Restaurants Providing Prix Fixe

701 Restaurant
701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Reserve Online
(202) 393-0701
www.701restaurant.com

Modern American cuisine, prix fixe theatre menu, small plates, wine bar, live music and patio dining.

Café Atlántico
405 8th Street NW
Reserve Online
(202) 393-0812
www.cafeatlantico.com

Café Atlántico, best described as Nuevo Latino in style, is a favorite night spot for D.C.’s jet set. Its roots are Latin American, but the menu is playful and pioneering with an amazing wine list.

Co Co. Sala
929 F Street, NW
Reserve Online
(202) 347-4265
www.cocosala.com

D.C.’s premier Chocolate Lounge & Boutique invites you to experience chocolate, coffee, and cocktails in a tantalizing new way! Specializing in espresso and chocolate-based drinks, artisanal chocolates, and exquisite pastries in surprisingly unique mediums. Dramatic wave walls, intimate seating areas, and two glimmering bars serve as the perfect backdrop for the sumptuous pastries within and at night transform into a provocative atmosphere where tantalizing cocktails are served.

Poste Moderne Brasserie
555 8th Street NW
Reserve Online
(202) 783-6060
www.postebrasserie.com

Poste Moderne Brasserie features modern American cuisine supporting local farmers, sustainable foods and organic farming. A bustling 176-seat restaurant, bar and courtyard, Poste is accessed through a historic carriageway portal and makes its home in the original sorting room of the 1841 Post Office.

Rasika
633 D Street NW
Reserve Online
(202) 637-1222
www.rasikarestaurant.com

Flavors of India, prix fixe theatre menu, small plates and lounge dining.

Restaurants Open before Performances

Camille’s Sidewalk Café
650 F Street NW
(202) 639-9727
www.camillescafe.com

Camille’s menu whets one's appetite for the star of the show--the food. Known for their gourmet wraps and sandwiches, Camille's also offers fresh salads, fruit smoothies and Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice, and a wide variety of desserts and baked goods, with a full coffee bar. Two of Camille's signature items are the Creamy Tuscan Tomato soup, served daily, and it's very own signature salsa.

The Caucus Room
401 9th Street, NW
(202) 393-1300
www.thecaucusroom.com

Conveniently just around the corner from the theatres of the Shakespeare Theatre Company, The Caucus Room has been called a “monument to fine dining” and a veritable who’s who of politics, business and dining in D.C. Enjoy savory hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood flown in daily and a selection of fine wines. Six private dining rooms are available for meeting/events up to 300 people. Open M-F for lunch, M-Sat. for dinner.

Cedar
822 E Street, NW
Reserve Online
(202) 637-0012
www.cedardc.com

Contemporary American cuisine with natural clean flavors and vibrant presentations that highlight the seasons.

District Chophouse & Brewery
509 7th Street, NW
Reserve Online
(202) 347-3434
www.chophouse.com

Once you visit, you’ll agree – DC stands for District Chophouse. Located near Shakespeare Theatre Company the Chophouse serves steakhouse classics paired with handcrafted ales brewed on site. Join us for weekend brunch, our weeknight happy hour, or any day for lunch and dinner.

Ella’s Wood Fired Pizza
901 F Street, NW: on 9th between F and G
(202) 638-3434
www.ellaspizza.com

Ella's features traditional, Neapolitan-style, thin crust pizza baked in a blistering-hot, wood-fired pizza oven. The result is a lightly crisp, nicely chewy crust with a hint of smoke which allows the full flavor of the quality toppings to emerge! In addition to the best wood fired pizza, this family friendly downtown restaurant also serves seasonal appetizers, salads, and pastas.

Oyamel
401 7th Street NW
Reserve Online
(202) 628-1005
www.oyamel.com

Drawing on pre-Hispanic, colonial and modern traditions, Oyamel’s menu reflects rich culinary heritage combined with current urban fare of Mexico City. The menu offers antojitos, traditional Mexican snacks or small plates, along with authentic tacos and ceviches. Superior margaritas headline an impressive cocktail menu.

Red Velvet Cupcakery
675 E Street, NW
(202) 347-7895
www.redvelvetcupcakery.com

Our staff consists of trained pastry chefs who infuse their artistry to each cupcake. We believe in raising the standard by which people judge the quality of their food, in particular, cupcakes. Because of this conviction, we use only the highest quality ingredients available on the world stage and believe in supporting the community that has supported us. We use local dairy and other ingredients that are harvested from local area farms as much as possible. We also minimize waste by donating our leftover cupcakes to area shelters and nonprofit organizations.

Teaism
400 8th Street NW
(202) 638-6010
www.teaism.com

Featuring loose leaf tea from around the world, Teaism is a casual restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner just blocks from Shakespeare Theatre Company. Our mission – to prepare healthy, wholesome food for active people!

Restaurants Open before and after Performances

Asia Nine
915 E Street NW
Reserve Online
(202) 629-4355
www.asianine.com

Asia Nine’s Pan-Asian Cuisine and design draws inspiration from different Asian cultures. Jewel tones and rich woods envelop guests with a warm and exotic atmosphere.

Carmine's
425 7th Street NW
Reserve Online
(202) 737-7770
www.carminesnyc.com

Carmine’s has been serving Southern Italian cuisine in large family style portions for over 20 years. With over 700 seats
and 9 private dining rooms, steps away from both of STC’s theatre venues. You must experience the family style feast that makes Carmine’s legendary for its value.

Co Co. Sala
929 F Street, NW
Reserve Online
(202) 347-4265
www.cocosala.com

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
900 F Street, NW
Reserve Online
(202) 783-5454
www.gordonbiersch.com

Fresh, hand crafted beer and premium made from scratch food…all served up in a friendly and fun atmosphere – that’s what the Gordon Biersch experience is all about.

Jaleo
480 7th Street NW
Reserve Online
(202) 628-7949
www.jaleo.com

Jaleo invites you to explore the spirit and cuisine of Spain. Under the direction of award-winning chef Jose Andres, Jaleo offers an impressive assortment of tapas, the traditional small dishes of Spain, as well as savory paellas, superb sangria and a fine selection of Spanish wines.

Pitango Gelato
413 7th Street, NW
(202) 332-8877
www.pitangogelato.com

We guarantee the best gelato and sorbet you will ever taste.

Tangy Sweet
675 E Street, NW
(202) 347-7893
www.tangysweet.com

TangySweet introduces the citizens of the District to this delicious, healthful, calorie counters delight. The first DC tart frozen yogurt shop tantalizes customers with combinations of its classic, green tea, and pomegranate yogurt with the freshest fruit toppings. The shops stylish environmentally-friendly interior design adds to the experience.

Zaytinya
701 9th Street NW
Reserve Online
(202) 638-0800
www.zaytinya.com

D.C.’s Hottest Bar Scene of 2007 (according to the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington) tops any list for the best downtown dining. Its fresh, open atmosphere paired with an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Lebanese and Greek cuisine is an unbeatable combination.

Are you a restaurant interested in partnering with the Shakespeare Theatre Company? Contact Noreen Major at CorpSTC@ShakespeareTheatre.org or call 202.547.3230.