Sapodilla's Caribbean Restaurant

4.6 (11)

$31 to $50

Caribbean

1214 Marion Barry Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020

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2 people

12 Jun 2025

June 2025

19:00

Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Great for happy hour
Neighbourhood gem

Come and experience a higher level of authentic Caribbean cuisine. Indulge in the vibrant flavors traditions of the Caribbean. Our menu offers a wide range of dishes, from our famous succulent curries, to our aromatic jerk chicken marinated in tantalizing spices. All born and curated from tradition. Family owned and operated, once you’ve visited Sapodilla’s, you become part of the family!

***PLEASE NOTE

Friday's are first come featuring a live DJ and all night Happy Hour Menu, 3PM to Close.
No reservations are accepted for Friday's.

Saturday & Sunday's Brunch Menu is available Noon to 4PM. Reservations for Brunch are strongly suggested. Walk-Ins are welcome to bar seating or placed on our wait-list. There is a 90 minute time limit for Brunch reservations.

Automatic 20% gratuity will be added to parties of 5 or more.

Kitchen closes one hour prior to restaurant.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Caribbean
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 12:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–19:00
Phone number
(202) 678-3388
Website
https://sapodillas.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We can host your private party. Please contact us for more information.

Location
1214 Marion Barry Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Area
Washington
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

What 11 people are saying

Sapodilla's Caribbean Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia - DC Suburbs
Hot spot
Virginia - DC Suburbs
Neighbourhood gem

11 Reviews

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Airis
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
we had a great time at this restaurant. The owner personally spoke with us. It was great love. The ambience upstairs is a really nice spot as well. Will be back. Will bring people.
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Nancy
Washington, D.C. Area15 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Second time here. First time for HH. Definitely a different vibe compared to lunch time. Food was great. HH was lively, dj, and tons of people. The drinks and food were tasty. Next up I’ll check our brunch.
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Carlton
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 13 April 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Upon arrival, the exterior of the restaurant, while elegant, suggested the establishment's potential. We were hopeful about our evening, anticipating a delightful culinary experience given the commendable reviews we had encountered. The decor was sophisticated, with inviting music and a warm glow that accentuated the refined furnishings. However, soon after we were seated, our expectations began to falter. It took about an hour and a half to bring the food to the point where we started to cancel and leave. The reality was starkly different. We had hoped for a feast that would tantalize our taste buds, but were instead met with bland and uninspired dishes that failed to justify their exorbitant prices. The service was lethargic, adding to the frustration of waiting for food that did not live up to the restaurant's esteemed reputation. Cold drafts only served to enhance our discomfort, making the atmosphere far from welcoming. By the end of the night, our anticipation had soured into regret, and we departed with no intention of revisiting the establishment that had so thoroughly dashed our hopes. The overall dining experience left a lot to be desired, making us regret our decision to dine there. Despite the restaurant's promising reputation, our visit was marred by the slow service, unappetizing food, and unwelcoming atmosphere. We left feeling dissatisfied and unlikely to return.
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Christian Michael
Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, excellent vibes, excellent service! Looking forward to going back soon!
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Teresa
Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was excellent. We had the brussel sprouts, curry goat and branzino.
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Jennifer
Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sapodillas is a hidden gem! I stumbled across this restaurant looking for a Caribbean restaurant for a same night dinner reservation for a solo outing. From the website, and Google reviews and images I found I wanted to try it.. and not one regret! The restaurant was relatively close to me yet I’ve never been in that particular area. I’m soooo happy I came across this place, because I will certainly be back! The restaurant is cozy, cute, and picturesque. Far beyond aesthetics the customer service is exceptional! After briefly reviewing the website for details I totally agree and love the restaurant’s values! Entering you instantly feel welcomed and all the staff make you feel at home, like family! That’s an experience you don’t get many places! The staff go above and beyond to meet your needs and ensure you have everything needed. For my solo outing it was actually a solo weekday birthday dinner, and the waiter and waitress surprised me with a bundt cake and even sang to me! In fact, the whole restaurant sang a second round of happy birthday to me which was so beyond kind and thoughtful. This tells you a lot about the customers they attract. The food was amazing, the atmosphere is great, and the drinks are pretty, strong, and delicious! 10/10 I do recommend and will be returning with my friends.
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Mark
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Sapodilla's is a great restaurant. The food, ambience, decor and friendly environment is why I have become a regular.
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Pete VIP
Washington, D.C. Area55 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for lunch before CAA tournament. Great atmosphere and great service. The Matre D apologized for not recognizing our reservation. They were gracious enough to place 2 high tops together and seat our party. Drinks were outstanding and portions were healthy. Rasta Pasta with shrimp and chicken is outstanding as well as the salmon. We received a tour of upstairs, met the owner. 10 Stars out of 5. We will be back. Revitalize Anacostia!!!
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Brian
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Samantha and her team have opened an excellent restaurant in Historic Anacostia. The goat curry was awesome and the drinks were very tasty.
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Moyo
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Loved it. We Meet the Owner who was so kind and accommodative.
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Sapodilla's Caribbean Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 11 OpenTable diners.

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1214 Marion Barry Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020

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Additional information

Area
Washington
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 12:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–19:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Caribbean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://sapodillas.com/
Phone number
(202) 678-3388
Private party facilities
We can host your private party. Please contact us for more information.

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