Bar Japonais

4.2

87 Reviews

$30 and under

Sushi

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2 people

Dec 4, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

Hot spot
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

Bar Japonais combines an energetic setting with a distinctive culinary and beverage program. Features include vibrant, Japanese-inspired dishes, sushi and a French wine and cocktail menu, embodying the spirit of both cultures. As with acclaimed sister concept Bar Chinois, which highlights Chinese and French influences, our inspiration is to once again blend two exciting, rich and timeless traditions to create a dynamic offering. Bar Japonais' restaurant core values will revolve around energetic hospitality and intuitive service, ensuring a remarkable guest experience. Join us for Happy Hour specials throughout the entire restaurant and patio, available Tuesday through Saturday from 4 PM to 7 PM and Sunday from 4 PM to close.

Located in Logan Circle, Bar Japonais is a short walk from the Washington Convention Center, Capital One Arena, National Mall and The White House.

If you are looking for an energetic Washington, DC dining experience we would love to host you!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sushi, French / Japanese, Japanese Speciality
Hours of operation
Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–1:30 am Sat 11:00 am–1:30 am Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
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
Neighborhood
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

Holiday Drag Brunch hosted by Cake Pop!
$35.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 8, 2024 only
Come party with us at Bar Japonais for a very special holiday themed Drag Brunch hosted by Cake Pop! Dress in your most festive attire (ugly sweaters encouraged!) and join us for the best Sunday party on 14th Street. 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 87 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
4.1Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Sushi

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bar Japonais is a dynamic addition to 14th Street, celebrated for its "phenomenal" service and "delicious" food, blending Japanese and French cuisines. While guests appreciate its "creative cocktails" and vibrant atmosphere, some note the noise level can be overwhelming. Ideal for those seeking a lively dining experience.

87 Reviews

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Aydin
Washington DC
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
If you are young and would like a hip, happening place off of 14th street, this is the place to go.
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Phillip
Washington DC
15 reviews
2.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was over all. The worse was the sushi rice which was too soggy and sour. We told the busboy who cleared our plates and who may or may not have told the manager or kitchen. No one came to speak about it. We would have told ourbwaiter but the quality of the wait service dropped off after getting out last courses. We sat with empty table for quite some time before asking another staff to bring us our check. We won't be coming back.
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Dr. Ali
Washington DC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We had two people in our group celebrating birthdays. There was no acknowledgments by the waitress who took over. when asked at the end of our meal she said “let me see what I can do” and never came back to let us know. Sushi was good; meat dish was fatty; ambience was good. Service was OK.
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Austin
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great time, great place. Especially for happy hour! Will be back
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Howard
Washington DC
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Food was good and service was friendly and efficient. But it is so so loud you cannot hear someone sitting right next to you. They need to take some noise reduction measures to make it more enjoyable. Too Loud!
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Victor
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I enjoyed all of the staff and they were very kind to us
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Arthur
Washington DC
54 reviews
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time dining at Bar Japonais, but it won’t be our last. With the exception of the fries and the tuna sashimi, everything else was exceptionally well prepared and tasty. The chicken and salmon skewers were outstanding. And Sunday is happy hour all day which makes dining at this restaurant an excellent deal.
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Keenan
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall, great experience 10 out of 10. Nash was amazing!
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Carol
Washington DC
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Overall a great edition to the neighborhood. It is very loud - extremely loud. So if you are looking for a place you can hold conversation across the table, this isn’t it. The bar takes up a lot of the space and seems to be the priority of the restaurant. The tables near the bar are a bit tough as the bar takes over and people are literately touching you at your table. At one point I had to ask someone to move away as they were literally touching our table. The food was good! I am excited to see the new edition to the neighborhood, and I hope they can control the bar crowd a bit so people can enjoy food there too.
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Aaron
Washington DC
425 reviews
vip
4.0
425 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great vibe and food / reasonable - it’s really 75% bar and 25% restaurant! If looking for a quiet dinner - it’s not the place - but we will be back!
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Bar Japonais is rated 4.2 stars by 87 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

Dec 4, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

1520 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Additional information

Cross street
14th Street NW & Church Street NW
Neighborhood
Logan Circle
Hours of operation
Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–1:30 am Sat 11:00 am–1:30 am Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
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 reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Holiday Drag Brunch hosted by Cake Pop!

Menu

What 87 people are saying

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