Bar Japonais

Name: Bar Japonais
Address: 1520 14th St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20005
Telephone: (202) 519-7666
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

101 Reviews

$30 and under

Sushi

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
Great for happy hour
Hot spot

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
Neighbourhood
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
Feb 23, 2025 only
Come party with us at Bar Japonais for a very special Drag Brunch hosted by Cake Pop! Come celebrate with us at 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 101 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Washington, D.C. Area
Sushi

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bar Japonais offers a vibrant dining experience with "phenomenal service" and a "fun vibe." The menu features delicious options like Salmon Sashimi and creative cocktails. Happy hour is a highlight, offering excellent deals. While the atmosphere is lively and sometimes "extremely loud," it's a great spot for energetic nights out.

101 Reviews

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Leslie
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
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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Aspen
VIP
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 9, 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 February 2, 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 January 31, 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 January 30, 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 January 25, 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 January 24, 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 January 19, 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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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stunning restaurant with fun vibe for a few cocktails on a Friday night and some small bites. Tuna tartine and Okonomiyaki was delicious. Stuck on Oki was our favorite cocktail of the evening. Staff were fantastic and very attentive. Will definitely be coming back.
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Caroline
VIP
Washington DC
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
we had such a good time, we had a really large group and the restaurant was really accommodating with us. The only reason I did 4 instead of 5 stars is one person did the pre fixe menu didn’t get 2 of their courses and someone else didn’t receive their entree until we were leaving. Otherwise drinks and bites came out timely, everyone was really nice and the food was delicious (I loved the veggie roll and the noodles)
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FAQs

Bar Japonais is rated 4.3 stars by 101 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

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

1520 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Additional information

Cross Street
14th Street NW & Church Street NW
Neighbourhood
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

Drag Brunch hosted by Cake Pop!

Menu

What 101 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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