Dōgon by Kwame Onwuachi
$$$$ • Caribbean, African, West African Book a table: 7:00 PM 7:15 PM 7:30 PM MoreAbout Dōgon by Kwame Onwuachi
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Hubby took me here to celebrate our anniversary. The service, food and atmosphere was great. It was so good I didn't get a picture of our main dish lol. Will definitely visit again.
I visited Dōgon on June 24th, located within the Salamander Hotel in Washington, DC. The ambiance was exactly what I expected—warm, sophisticated, and distinctly urban chic.
While the pricing is on the higher end, the Afro-Caribbean cuisine more than justified the investment. From the moment we arrived until the conclusion of our meal, both the food and service were exceptional. Despite a full house of guests, the staff remained attentive, professional, and engaged...read full review
Playlist is unrivaled. We had too much fun. NA cocktail The Astronomer was the best I’ve had. Wine list looked great. If I return in summer I’d order the Lambrusco. Jordan was our server and he was flawless. Never forgot about us, was super helpful in helping us decide on what we’d share, and his recs were on point. Thank you Jordan for the great service! We had a range of dishes including the mama dukes shrimp (perfect spice level), branzino (perfectly cooked...read full review
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5 - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 10PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 10PM |
| Friday | 5 - 10PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 10PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Dōgon by Kwame Onwuachi offers a memorable dining experience in an opulent ambience with great service. It is worth waiting for a seat at the bar or making an early reservation. The menu features various dishes, all layered with rich flavors, influenced by Afro-Caribbean culture and drawn from the chef's Nigerian, Jamaican, Trinidadian and Creole background. Standout dishes include coco bread, BBQ greens, shrimp, jollof rice, hoe cakes, escovitch, pri pri salad, chicken and rice, and rum cake. The R&B music and dark setting create a sexy and romantic atmosphere. Despite some operational kinks being ironed out, the food and service have received high praise. The charbroiled oyster felt a bit over powered by the strong cheesy flavor. The corn bread with spiced shiro butter was pretty delicious. The carrot tigua with peanut stew had a mix of spicy and sweet flavor. The "Hoe Crab" with plantain hoe cakes and aji verde sauce was beautifully plated and had flawless texture. The Mom Dukes Shrimp served in Frenchman butter was forgettable. The grilled wagyu short rib was more than solid. The rum cake and vanilla whip and charred fruit was addictively delicious. The sleek dining room gives an Afrofuturism vibe, inspired by the astrological worldview of the Dōgon tribe. There is a full bar with cocktails with African ingredients and influences. The service was excellent. The ambiance was nice. Every dish was excellent. The staff was kind.