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Code Red, Washington, DC

Code Red

4.9
4.9
56 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
CODE RED : We’re a celebration of freedom that transports you back into the Prohibition Era while embracing modernity with classic cocktails, eclectic cuisine, and outstanding service.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Speakeasy, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–01:30
  • Phone number
    (202) 265-0590
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Vicente Martinez
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us for private events
  • Area
    Adams Morgan
  • Cross Street
    Colombia Road and 18th Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • 🦪 $1 Oyster "Shuck & Sip" Tuesdays 🦪

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Tuesday for $1 OYSTERS from 5PM - CLOSE until we run out of oysters!
    🦪 $1 Oyster "Shuck & Sip" Tuesdays 🦪 photo

What 56 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Best Ambience

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Code Red is a vibrant speakeasy with a "phenomenal environment" and "awesome place" vibe, perfect for special occasions or date nights. It boasts a "spectacular" ambiance, creative cocktails, and "delicious" food options. The attentive staff ensures "amazing service." Expect a unique, jazzy atmosphere that transports you to another era.

56 Reviews
  1. SassySunday8

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to Code Red for Mardi Gras- themed Happy Hour and really enjoyed it! From the moment we knocked on the door, it was a vibe! The food was delicious! Love the decor in this speakeasy! The murals are also cool done by Emma, one of the bartenders. Highly recommend!

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  2. Joseph

    Richmond7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow. Drinks were spectacular. Food was delicious. Service was excellent. Ambience and decorating was jazzy and antique-ish and very cool. Love this place. Highly recommended.

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  3. Rachel VIP

    Charlotte14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great date night spot, loved the food and drinks. We will be back!

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  4. Sara

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time back and enjoyed it! Looking forward to going again.

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  5. Joshua

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So much fun! Great ambiance, great food, and great staff. Worth a visit, or two! Remember the code, haha

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  6. Malik VIP

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my second time dining at this establishment and it did not disappoint. Brought friends with & they throughly enjoyed the vibe & the food, but ESPECIALLY the drinks. Noise was a too loud for me, so I asked to be moved to a little nook & PERFECTO! GREAT PLACE! GOOD DATE NIGHT! GREAT CRYSTAL OLD FASHIONED! Oh & get the bone marrow.

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  7. Katie VIP

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The drinks were delicious and the restaurant week 3 course was fantastic.

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  8. Elizabeth VIP

    Washington DC46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were tanked back by the almost non-extant entrance as I booked this form an email ad and didn't know anything about it. We came for the Restaurant Week menu and ordered beet salad, shrimp cocktail, lamb, mushroom ravioli crem, brule and chocolate souffle. All were excellent! They ran out of the pear Old Fashioned so we ordered a regular and it was good strength although a bit too sweet. All in all a great experience we'll be back.

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  9. Christina VIP

    Washington DC12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great! Both the surf &turf and scallop risotto dishes were delicious although portion size for the latter was a tad small compared to the turf and surf. Waiter was attentive. Lighting was a bit darker than I’d prefer. I had trouble reading the menu (i guess i could have used my phone flashlight).

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  10. Johnnai

    Baltimore6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love everything about this place! From the staff, to the drinks, to the food! I will return every chance I get.

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FAQs

Code Red offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Code Red also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 265-0590.

Code Red is rated 4.9 stars by 56 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Code Red

2440 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009-2004

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Colombia Road and 18th Street
  • Area
    Adams Morgan
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 17:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–01:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Speakeasy, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Vicente Martinez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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