Jojo Restaurant and Bar
1518 U St NW, Washington
(202) 319-9350
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The food was absolutely fantastic!! The drinks were delicious and the music was divine. Would definitely frequent here if I lived in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Interesting jazz venue with excellent bands in a tiny bar which can sit about 30. Be aware that they are quite fuerce about you leaving after the first set. Also not allowed happy hour drinks at the table...
Vegetarian options: Great veggie burger
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Food was fantastic, live jazz was great. Service was not amazing, our waitress/bartender clearly did not want us there and rushed us out despite other people still sitting around not being rushed in the same way. Was really nice romantic spot but there was an unwelcoming vibe. We got there around 9, they closed at 11. The kitchen closed at 9:30 but there’s no note of that anywhere online or in the restauran. We left by 10:10 to get out of their hair.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Apple Tartlet, Crab Stuffed Salmon
Good food and great atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brownie Fudge Sundae
I found this lovely and intimate restaurant conducting a google search as I wanted to experience good food, live music but kid friendly as I have a 6 year old son. This restaurant spoke to all of my needs and exceeded my expectation. Not only did we enjoy the vibes, we loved the staff. The Garlic mashed potatoes and spinach were delish and the wine I had was AMAZING. I’m a red wine lover and this one pleasantly surprised me as it was a blend of Malbec, Merlot and Pinot noir with a hint of spice (I know stellar, right lol). This restaurant deserves a 10/10 for sure. Please visit and experience for yourself you will not be disappointed!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice vibe! For couple's.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
WARNING! This place does not understand the concept of a reservation. I placed a reservation with a request to sit on the first floor. When I arrived at my scheduled time, the hostess told me that seating on the first floor is on a first come basis. I asked what the reservation was for then and she told me that there is a disclaimer that does not guarantee you a table in the floor of your choice. She then told me if I wanted to sit on the first floor I needed to arrive an hour before my reservation because that is an “insider secret.” Why would a reservation offer reservations that still operates on a first come first serve basis?
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
A friend invited us to this small fun spot for cocktails. The drinks were tasty and the company and bartenders were very friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went here after my sister made a reservation 2 weeks in advance for the downstairs. We arrived 5 minutes early from our reservation time and had to wait a hour to be seated. No accommodations or anything to try and make up for it. The servers were also passive aggressive. The only reason this is not a 1 star is the jazz band was good, the food was decent, and the hostess was kind.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
We ordered the short rib ravioli, chicken and shrimp, chicken and potatoes with bread pudding for dessert. The short rib was very lite on meat and the appearance didnt look so appetizing but the flavors was soooo good. Our dinner mates enjoyed the chicken and mash. The jazzy cocktails were tasty and full with bespoke flavors. The music was on point in the basement but beware it will be loud!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pappardelle, Bread Pudding
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Delightful ad always after 10 years after my introduction to this establishment it still has the same magic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped in for happy hour last week. Enjoyed the burger and salad. The bartenders were so nice and attentive. Would want to come back to try the pastas and hear music.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
*Disclaimer* This review is based upon my most recent visit, as this is only my second time eating here. So, I placed a to-go order this evening for the weekly special which was the Salmon Pasta, and initially I wanted to eat it there just in case I didn’t like it, but it was too busy and no seating was available. I got my order and made my way home, only to discover that the dish was nothing like I imagined it to be. As you can see in the picture the salmon is chopped into pieces, which I thought it would come in whole on top of a bed of pasta. The angel hair noodles were overcooked and soggy. Lastly, the board or menu didn’t mention there would be olives in it, which luckily I’m not allergic to, but I don’t care for them. Overall, for the price I paid I could have made this dish at home, because the presentation and quality scored a 0. Going forward I guess I’ll only go for happy hour and order the calamari, because the veggie quesadillas were good, but I asked for light cheese and I guess they missed the memo. Oh, and let me just note I live blocks away and it was cold outside, so after having not eaten all day this was very disappointing, but I wasn’t walking back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Fabulous evening, great food, service and music.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Real good food. Nice varied selection of dishes.
The waitresses could do with a little smile when greeting customers and serving them.
The ambiance is nice, the music was late to start and it was not as i expected, could be much better Jazz like!
A two hour limit on your stay (table) maybe understandable since the first floor has only a few tables with live music, but I do not like anyone telling me when I have to leave, Nor do I like to be on a timer!
Overall it was a nice experience which I may repeat to try some more dishes.
Oh, do reserve online as early as you can to get the time slot you want to spend there.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Caprese
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