1211 U St NW,Washington,District of Columbia
4 (1017)
Reviews
First trip to DC and was told we needed to try mumbo sauce from one of the conductors on our Amtrak that is from DC. Found Next Door and liked the extensive menu. It is a bit loud , had a DJ when we were there, and the restaurant was pretty full so again a bit loud. Had several TVs with football games on, a very lively atmosphere. Our server was Peggy S and she was very nice and helpful with the menu and bar suggestions. We ordered bone in and boneless wings and fries. Had the bone in wings with the house dry rub that is wonderful, sweet but savory and a little smokey. Ordered buffalo, ranch and mumbo sauces on the side and all were amazing. Boneless wing in mumbo sauce that was also amazing,, so good we ordered an order of dry rub wings to go. Also the bar drinks are strong and very good. So there is a 20% service charge added to your check that is divided for the staff, and there is a lot of staff, some goes to your server but there is an option to tip your server separately if you choose.
First time visiting this establishment. Environment was very fun and the vibes are high, good music occasionally you may have to yell - great spot to come and hangout with friends, ordered the jerk penne pasta, was not the best but fulfilling. The appetizers will be my choice and the drinks are amazing - pretty extensive food and drink menu. Also, there’s happy hour every day of the week, what a treat!
Great food! But I hate the loud trap music I don’t want to hear that low vibrational music on a Sunday. Can’t even hear the person next me. Plus they ask for a 20%service charge and a tip?? Plus I brought 2 drinks for $28 but when I brought another one of the same drink the price jumped $3. I want to support black business but this is bad over price bad black business lost me as a customer. Plus I’m a DC black Native.. that part.. lol
Read a lot of reviews and this spot kept coming up as a suggestion. The food was superb. They make very simple food taste amazing. My favorite part of the meal was the Kale with smoked Turkey 11/10. Also, our waitress was knowledgeable, attentive, and very personable.
Ambiance was amazing, chill vibe with great music...lets not forget the food!!! I ordered the crab deviled eggs & fried catfish fingers....LAWD, BEST food I ate in DC! Our server was amazing too!! Definitely will be going back!