Jojo Restaurant and Bar

1518 U St NW, Washington
(202) 319-9350

Recent Reviews Order Online Reserve

Customers' Favorites

Blackened Chicken & Jumbo Shrimp
Cajun Chicken with Penne Pasta
Mussels in Garlic Butter
Stuffed Salmon with Crab
New Zealand Lamb Chops
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Jojo Lobster Ravioli
Brownie Fudge Sundae
Cajun Shrimp Alfredo
Crab Stuffed Salmon

Menu

Starters
Caprese
Eggplant and Green Peppers grilled to perfection layered with fresh Mozzarella and Tomatoes. Drizzled with house-made mushroom sauce.
Jojo Wings
7 Seasoned, fried Chicken Wings with your choice of sauces.
Guazetto Soup
Light tomato base soup full of shrimp, squid, mussels, and salmon. Served with French bread shellfish and fish.
Bruschetta
Diced tomato and basil on French bread. Lightly drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.
Crispy Calamari
Lightly fried calamari rings with our house-made Cajun remoulade sauce.
Cajun Smoked Salmon
Seasoned, smoked Sliced Salmon served with Red Onion, Capers and French Bread. Balsamic Reduction drizzled atop.
Grilled Veggies
Grilled Eggplant, Zucchini, Bell Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes and Mushrooms. Balsamic Vinaigrette drizzled atop.
New Zealand Mussels
8 New Zealand mussels served in a butter based, lemon garlic sauce and cherry tomatoes. French bread on the side.
Shrimp Fradiavolo
3 Grilled Jumbo Shrimp covered in a light Barbecue Sauce. Served with a side of french fries.

Green & Things
Grilled Calamari Salad
Grilled Calamari Rings atop Baby Arugula with Red Onions, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Toasted Pecans and Bacon. Raspberry Vinaigrette on the side.
Jojo Shrimp Salad
3 Steamed Jumbo Shrimp atop Baby Arugula with Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Avocado and European Cucumber. Lemon Dressing on the side.
House Salad
Mixed Greens with Arugula topped with Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion, and Crumbled Bleu Cheese. Comes with Balsamic Vinaigrette.
Caesar Salad
Romaine Lettuce topped with Parmesan Cheese and Garlic Croutons. Caesar Dressing on the side.
Roasted Beet Salad
Roasted Beets (served cold), Goat Cheese, Apple Slices and Toasted Almonds atop Mixed Greens. Raspberry Vinaigrette on the side.

Entrees
Bourbon BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Lightly Smoked St. Louis Baby Back Ribs smothered in Chef's Special Bourbon Sauce. Shoestring Fries on the side.
Crab Stuffed Salmon
Pan Seared Salmon stuffed with Crab Meat, drizzled with Lemon Butter Sauce. Steamed Broccolini and Saffron Rice on the side.
Herb Pan-Seared Salmon
Pan-Seared Salmon lightly topped with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce. Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus.
New Zealand Lamb Chops
3 Marinated, Meaty Lamb Shanks grilled to perfection. Served with a side of Garlic Spinach and Roasted Potatoes.
Ribeye Steak
12 oz Ribeye Steak cooked to perfection topped with Creamy Cognac Mushroom Sauce. Grilled Asparagus and Garlic Mashed Potatoes on the side.
Drunken Steak
Black Angus Steak topped with Chef's Bourbon Sauce. Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Sautéed Spinach on the side.
Blue Meets Red
Black Angus Steak topped with Blue Cheese Maison Butter. Roasted Veggies and Garlic Mashed Potatoes on the side.
Blackened Chicken & Jumbo Shrimp
Broiled Bone-In Chicken Breast with Blackened Seasoning topped with 2 Jumbo Shrimp drizzled with Creole Mustard Sauce. Saffron Rice and Roasted Veggies on the side.

Pastas
Short Rib Ravioli
5 Ravioli Stuffed with Lobster and Cheese in a Pink Vodka Sauce.
Cajun Chicken with Penne Pasta
Chicken, Andouille Sausage, Mushrooms and Parmesan tossed with Penne Pasta.
Jojo Lobster Ravioli
5 Ravioli Stuffed with Lobster and Cheese in a Pink Vodka Sauce.
Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine
3 Blackened Jumbo Shrimp atop a bed of Fettuccini with Creamy Alfredo Sauce.
Spaghettini
Thin Spaghetti tossed with Simply Fresh Tomato sauce and Basil.
New Orleans Seafood Pasta
Clams, Mussels, Shrimp and Calamari tossed together with Creole Butter Sauce and Fettuccini Pasta.
Creole Shrimp Fettuccine
3 Blackened Jumbo Shrimp atop a bed of Fettuccini with Creamy Cognac Mushroom Sauce.
Penne Al'Orto
Penne Pasta tossed with Artichoke Hearts, Peppers, Mushrooms, Sliced Zucchini, Cherry Tomatoes, Capers and Kalamata Olives in Light Tomato Sauce.
Shrimp Scampi
3 Jumbo Shrimp atop Thin Spaghettini tossed with cherry tomatoes, parsley, and lemon butter sauce.

Craft Burgers & Sandwiches
Jojo Burger
House-Made Black Angus Beef Patty with American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles and Red Onions. Served with fries and house-made remoulade sauce.
BBQ Cheddar Bacon Burger
House-Made Black Angus Beef Patty with House-Made Bourbon Sauce, Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Caramelized Onions, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion and Pickles. Comes with Fries.
The Triple B Burger
House-Made Black Angus Beef Patty with House-Made Bourbon Sauce, Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Red Onion Lettuce, Tomato, and Pickles. Comes with Fries.
The Mofo on U
2 House-Made Black Angus Beef Patties with Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Sautéed Onion, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Mayo and Mustard. Comes with Fries.
Holy Mole Burger
House-Made Black Angus Beef Patty, Avocado, Pepper Jack Cheese, Red Onion Lettuce, Tomato, Roasted Garlic and Jalapeno Aioli. Comes with Fries.
Fire in the Hole Burger
House-Made Black Angus Beef Patty, Sautéed Mushrooms, Pepper Jack Cheese, Caramelized Onion, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Mayo and Fiery Habanero Sauce. Comes with fries.
Cajun Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Breast with Lettuce, Tomato, and Red Onions on a Brioche Roll. Side of Remoulade Sauce. Comes with Fries.
Veggie Sandwich
Grilled Eggplant, Mushroom, Tomato, and Fresh Mozzarella, drizzled with Basil Balsamic Dressing. Comes with Fries.

Signature Sides
Side Caesar Salad
Side Garlic Spinach
Side Garlic Mashed Potato
Side Bourbon Mashed Potatoes
Side Roasted Veggies
Side House Salad
Side Herb Roasted Potato
Side Shoestring Fries
Side Steamed Broccolini
Side Saffron Rice
Side Grilled Asparagus

Desserts
Bread Pudding
Fresh Baked Bread Pudding with Vanilla Gelato
Brownie Fudge Sundae
Warm Chocolate Chip Brownie with Vanilla Gelato
Tiramisu
Light and Fluffy Tiramisu made from Mascarpone, Lady Finger, Brandy and Cocoa.
Apple Tartlet
Warm Apple Tartlet with Vanilla Gelato
Gelato with Fresh Berries
2 Scoops of Vanilla Gelato topped with Blueberries, Strawberries and Powdered Sugar.

Photos

Photo credit: google
Photo credit: foursquare
Photo credit: ubereats
+74 photos
Photo credit: ubereats
+73 photos
Add a photo

Recent Reviews

When making my reservation I specifically selected a table on the first floor where the jazz is being played. This was in celebration for my birthday, so I was very excited and splurged on the experience in general. When we got there we had to wait outside and were led to a table upstairs, not where the music was being played. The atmosphere upstairs was nothing like what I imagined when booking the reservation. When I asked if we would eventually move downstairs, they said maybe,...
September 2025
This is a great place to listen to authentic jazz music and to engage with interesting people. The food is magnificent. I wasn't crazy about the bread pudding dessert. If you just want to dine without the music there is a 2nd level. There is a 2 hour seating limit on the lower level and a $10 cover if sitting at a table. No cover at the bar.
September 2025
Happy hour bites and drinks at reasonable price points. Entrees are more. Seating is best reserved or arrive early for very limited bar seats. Typically there is some live entertainment at some point in the evening.
September 2025

More Reviews

You May Also Like

Licht Cafe - 1520 U St NW
Cafe, Bar
Abuare Bar and Restaurant - 1524 U St NW
Ethiopian, Vegetarian, Vegan
Pho Viet USA - 1506 U St NW
Vietnamese

Jojo Restaurant and Bar

1518 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 319-9350