Bar Japonais

4.4

103 Reviews

$30 and under

Sushi

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2 people

1 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 39 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
Great for happy hour
Hot spot

Led by Chef Masaaki "Uchi" Uchino, Bar Japonais offers a dynamic dining experience that blends Japanese cuisine with French influences. The signature Omakase experience features a meticulously crafted, 15-course rotating selection of exceptional seasonal ingredients. The menu also showcases vibrant Japanese-French dishes, complemented by an eclectic selection of wines, sake, and cocktails, embodying the spirit of both cultures.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sushi, French / Japanese, Japanese Speciality
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 16:00–22:00 Bar Tue–Thu, Sun 16:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–01:30 Happy Hour Tue–Sun 16:00–19:00
Phone number
(202) 519-7666
Website
https://barjaponaisdc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1520 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Area
Logan Circle
Cross Street
14th Street NW & Church Street NW
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

Drag Brunch hosted by Cake Pop!
US$35.00 per person
Prepaid
16 Mar 2025 only
Come party with us at Bar Japonais for a very special Drag Brunch hosted by Cake Pop! Celebrate with us at the best Sunday party on 14th Street for a St. Patrick’s Day like no other. Tickets are $35. Enjoy optional bottomless drinks for an additional $40 including mimosas, select beers and hard seltzers until 3:00pm. Food and additional beverages are available a la carte. All reservations can be seated as early as 12pm and the show begins at 1pm. Tickets are non-refundable and adults age 21+ only. Don't forget to bring cash for tipping entertainers!

What 103 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Washington, D.C. Area
Sushi

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bar Japonais delights with its "fun vibe" and "great atmosphere," offering a blend of French and Japanese cuisine. "Delicious food" and "amazing service" are frequently noted, with happy hour being a standout. Some mention noise levels and service inconsistencies. Overall, it's a lively spot perfect for group outings and cocktail enthusiasts.

103 Reviews

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Fadl
VIP
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Quality of fish - particularly salmon is quite low - service was generally poor - no 'experience' at all - food comes super quickly but almost too quickly - they want you out of there asap
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Leslie
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I came in from Chicago to visit my daughter. I took her and her roommate to dinner. It was last minute so many places were booked and we found Japanese opened up. And it was the most delicious food. The service was amazing. And the atmosphere was super charming. A great area to go out too
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Gina
Omaha
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very fast service and great atmosphere - the drinks were great
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Aspen
VIP
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So good. Everything we ordered was so fresh, and the restaurant was very lively and fun. Will be coming back.
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Pia
Washington DC
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a hidden gem! You never think French and Japanese food would go together but it just works seamlessly! The food was DELICIOUS and the service was immaculate (Devonte was the best server I’ve had all year!). Run, don’t walk to Bar Japonais!
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Janice
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Restaurant Week menu was a good representation of standard menu. Also able to take advantage of happy hour! Service was attentive but not obtrusive. Lively crowd. Great opportunity to try a new restaurant and will return.
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Elisabeth
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 30 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious and service great. Only issue was that the music was too loud for my taste.
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Jason
Washington DC
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The environment was nice. The food was okay - nothing great. Good price for the portions.
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Peter
Washington DC
40 reviews
2.0
40 reviews
Dined on 24 January 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Not impressed at all. For some reason we were sat at the back on a high table even though we had asked for a normal table (we have a kid). The menu is very limited - we were surprised that a Japanese restaurant does not have miso soup and does not have hot sake (it was below freezing outside). The food was basically what you would get at a diner. Definitely NOT worth the price. Not impressed at all.
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience & great ambience! 10/10 would recommend for date night, dinner & drinks with friends or solo date! The service was phenomenal, my waitress was patient & very sweet & gave great food & drink recommendations. The Kalpi Cosmo & Raikou (it has lychee in it) are my absolute fav! The food was also delicious from the steak skewers, dumplings, cucumber salad to the sushi & Japanese fried chicken! 100% going back!! It was little chilly (at least for me, i get cold anywhere I go, lol) so bring a jacket or sweater if you get cold easily.
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Bar Japonais is rated 4.4 stars by 103 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

1 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 39 times today

Experiences are available.

1520 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Additional information

Cross Street
14th Street NW & Church Street NW
Area
Logan Circle
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 16:00–22:00 Bar Tue–Thu, Sun 16:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–01:30 Happy Hour Tue–Sun 16:00–19:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sushi, French / Japanese, Japanese Speciality
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://barjaponaisdc.com/
Phone number
(202) 519-7666

Bar Japonais

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

Drag Brunch hosted by Cake Pop!

Menu

What 103 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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