Baby Shank

4.2

204 Reviews

$31 to $50

French American

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:30

Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

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Welcome to Baby Shank Restaurant & Bar. Join us for our New Brunch Menu!
Bring a friend or 2, or host a gathering of 300. We offer you a French-inspired menu, including Bavette Steak and Steamed Mussels, or our signature sushi rolls, including the award winning Fish & Chips. Enjoy it with our popular Jalisco Mule, made with Libelula Tequila. And top it all off with the classic Crème Brulé.

News & Notes:
Happy Hour is served Wednesday -Friday in the Bar & Rooftop Bar High Tops
Rooftop Garden - High tops are first come first serve

Baby Shank's historic address was originally built by the National Capital Brewing Co in 1911. The original exposed brick, mansard roof, and arched windows set the mood for guests when they arrive. Warmly lit by chandeliers, the 2 story space has a modern, yet soothing historic feel.

Host your next gathering with us. We have 4 spaces on 2 floors, including an upstairs lounge and rooftop garden. Contact us at Events@BabyShank.com for more info.

Additional information

Location
1602 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009-6210
Phone number
(202) 506-4466
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French American, American, French
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 11:00–17:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 16:30–01:00
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Popular dishes

BurrataUS$16.00
heirloom tomato, basil, aged balsamic, olive oil
Little Mix GreenUS$13.00
poppy seed, red onion, french radish, champagne ranch
French Onion SoupUS$10.00
beef stock, caramelized onions, gruyere toast
Classic Caesar SaladUS$13.00
crisp romaine, parmesan, garlic dressing, brioche croutons

Sea & Land

Roasted SalmonUS$24.00
lemon, watercress
Roasted ChickenUS$19.00
half chicken marinated with herbs
Steamed MusselsUS$17.00
pomodoro sauce, white wine
Black Angus BurgerUS$17.00
cabot clothbound swiss cheese, prosciutto
Lamb ShankUS$37.00
asparagus risotto braised with vegetables, herbs, and red wine
The Rack of LambUS$37.00
parmesan risotto, asparagus
Shrimp ScampiUS$15.00
cherry tomatoes, lemon, butter
Bavette SteakUS$26.00
arugula salad, crispy shallots, thyme
New York StripUS$44.00
14 oz, dry aged parmesan, cherry tomatoes
BranzinoUS$36.00
persillade, baby tomatoes

Sushi

Hamachi CrudoUS$15.00
red onion, soy vinaigrette, olive oil, orange
Scallops GratinUS$15.00
tofu bechamel sauce
Fish & ChipsUS$15.00
red onion, white fish, olive oil, malt vinegar, wasabi tartare, potato crisps
S.O.SUS$15.00
salmon, strawberry, cucumber, avocado, orange, miso
Shrimp BeignetUS$14.00
orange curry tartare, asparagus, soy sheet
Spicy Tuna BeignetsUS$14.00
roast vegetable puree
Beets TartareUS$14.00
miso, orange, ginger, garlic
French-Style Hamachi RollUS$16.00
yuzu soy dressing, onion, truffle oil
EscargotsUS$15.00
shiso butter, shitake, mushroom

Sides

Onion RingsUS$9.00
beer batter, tartare sauce, parmesan
Sauteed Shishito PeppersUS$9.00
Charred BroccoliniUS$10.00
pinenut, ricotta
Truffle FriesUS$9.00
grated old parmesan
Roasted CauliflowerUS$9.00
green goddes, za'atar
Roasted Medley PotatoesUS$10.00
shiitake mushroom
Roasted CornUS$10.00
coconut cream, wild rice, lemongrass

Dessert

Chocolate TartUS$10.00
Vanilla ice cream
Classic Crème BruléUS$12.00
Sweet custard

What 204 people are saying

Baby Shank reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

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Baby Shank offers an "amazing ambiance," delectable food, and notable service, making it a standout dining spot. With an inviting rooftop and a "beautiful restaurant" setting, it's perfect for memorable occasions. Signature dishes like lamb shank and sushi, plus "tasty drinks," ensure a delightful experience. Highly recommended for brunch and celebrations.

204 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Servicio muy bueno, comida excelente y precio justo
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love love loveeee this place! One of my favorite restaurants in DC, the quality of the food is amazing!! I will be back soon!!!
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Luis
Washington DC1 review
3.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We made an appointment for 2pm and they didn’t have a table ready for us. We have to wait 45 minutes to get a table. Why make an appointment or go there to eat if we are going to wait so long to be seated?
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Michael
Los Angeles11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow, what a find! We are so happy we found this place. We ate the lamb shanks, the muscles, the bread and the beet salad topped off with amazing dessert. The crème brûlée was divine. The tart the chocolate tart was a solid second best. We may have had a few bees knees as well. We will definitely return and most likely bring friends when they’re visiting.
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Fata VIP
Minneapolis2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience, great food, great vibe. Overall a good time!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
New York City3 reviews
3.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Well, I went here during Valentine’s Day. They had a prefix menu. I wanted to try the other stuff so my review is based on the prefix. I need to try it out again and my review and rating will probably change. Overall not bad.
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Chase
New Orleans4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very friendly staff and I really like how they let you make your own mimosas during bottomless brunch. The food was also solid for the price we paid and the location is great if you decide to keep the fun going after.
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Emily VIP
Washington DC4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a fantastic culinary experience there with my boyfriend! Our food was cooked to perfection, and my boyfriend’s wine complimented his order perfectly 🙌🏻 I also appreciated that they had many gluten free options (from someone with Celiac, this matters a lot :) ).
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Collin
Tampa1 review
3.0
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The price for two people was quite reasonable, $55 for a three course dinner with a drink, starter, entree, and dessert. I do feel that the food itself tasted quite bland and felt like shortcuts were taken to compensate for the cheap price of the meal.
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MJ
Frankfurt2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The food was poor quality. We ordered a medium rare Steak which was cooked well done. The staff was rude and inattentive.
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Baby Shank is rated 4.2 stars by 204 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:30

Booked 22 times today

1602 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009-6210

Additional information

Phone number
(202) 506-4466
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French American, American, French
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 11:00–17:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 16:30–01:00
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Baby Shank

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Lamb Shank

BABY SHANK BURGER

New York Strip

Charcuterie & Cheese

Board of (5)US$37.00

Board of (3)US$23.00

Duck PateUS$17.00

Soup & Salad

BurrataUS$16.00

Little Mix GreenUS$13.00

French Onion SoupUS$10.00

Classic Caesar SaladUS$13.00

Sea & Land

Roasted SalmonUS$24.00

Roasted ChickenUS$19.00

Steamed MusselsUS$17.00

Black Angus BurgerUS$17.00

Lamb ShankUS$37.00

The Rack of LambUS$37.00

Shrimp ScampiUS$15.00

Bavette SteakUS$26.00

New York StripUS$44.00

BranzinoUS$36.00

Sushi

Hamachi CrudoUS$15.00

Scallops GratinUS$15.00

Fish & ChipsUS$15.00

S.O.SUS$15.00

Shrimp BeignetUS$14.00

Spicy Tuna BeignetsUS$14.00

Beets TartareUS$14.00

French-Style Hamachi RollUS$16.00

EscargotsUS$15.00

Sides

Onion RingsUS$9.00

Sauteed Shishito PeppersUS$9.00

Charred BroccoliniUS$10.00

Truffle FriesUS$9.00

Roasted CauliflowerUS$9.00

Roasted Medley PotatoesUS$10.00

Roasted CornUS$10.00

Dessert

Chocolate TartUS$10.00

Classic Crème BruléUS$12.00

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