Good food but long lineVegetarian options: Not many choicesDietary restrictions: Not many options of foodKid-friendliness: It’s kid friendlyWheelchair accessibility: It’s small but crowded so hard to get around
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 3
Michael Rowe
The Bison chili and Wild Rice salad were very good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Wild Rice Salad, Bison Chili
Angelina
The Bison chili served with a cornbread muffin and a flour tortilla was very good. Unfortunately the Mexican wedding cookie had an overpowering taste like plastic or some manufacturing chemical had leached into the cookie, to the point it was inedible. I love Mexican wedding cookies, so it was really unexpected.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
bryn
I didn't like it
Jennifer Danner
Closed for construction 9/20/2023
Sean Holland
My favorite place to eat at the Smithsonian museums. Excellent food in a nice atmosphere. Admittedly, a little expensive but that is Washington DC for you.I recommend the Campfire buffalo burger.
Laura Heilman
Fresh and delicious Navaho Taco with plenty of toppings hot the spot! Service was super friendly and fairly quick. There are a lot of options, but I obviously have a favorite.Back at Mitsitam in 2023! Still great food!A shout out to Miss Annette for stellar service!
rednc325
School cafeteria food. Fish was overcooked, beans were undercooked and gritty, fry bread was dense and chewy, and the slaw tasted like pure vinegar. Some of the food advertised on their online menu also wasn’t here. Underwhelming place to spent $130 for 4 people.
Matt Wall
Some of, if not the best food in the entire Smithsonian institution. Delicious flavors and welcoming staff combined with generous portions made for a better than expected experience. We will return!
Christi Winks
The taco fry bread was good and filling! This cafe offers comfort food that will appeal to the widest tastebuds. For examples the beans and squash made up the base in my chili for my taco fry bread. The foodie in me would have loved to try more than the current fare. Still recommend coming here if you are in the area!
Pretty great Native American inspired flavors in this museum cafeteria. Great portions too!
Clifford King
It’s pretty good! There’s a fun variety here but in honesty I wish it was more interesting. It feels like an amazing idea for food from indigenous cultures and then it has eventually just been watered down into something more broad. We had a nice experience and feel very full though! It’s a lovely view and a very friendly staff. We had a great time and would softly recommend.
Manisit
Pretty great Native American inspired flavors in this museum cafeteria. Great portions too!
D G
Love the variety! Rarely do I see museums that offer anything other than Chicken tenders and fries, so I appreciate the choices. I ended up getting the hanger steak with chimichurri with cilantro-lime rice and sprout salad.
Tim Counihan
Had both the chili and salmon. Both great. Sat by the window and enjoyed watching the waterfall.
Good food but long lineVegetarian options: Not many choicesDietary restrictions: Not many options of foodKid-friendliness: It’s kid friendlyWheelchair accessibility: It’s small but crowded so hard to get around
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 3
The Bison chili and Wild Rice salad were very good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Wild Rice Salad, Bison Chili
The Bison chili served with a cornbread muffin and a flour tortilla was very good. Unfortunately the Mexican wedding cookie had an overpowering taste like plastic or some manufacturing chemical had leached into the cookie, to the point it was inedible. I love Mexican wedding cookies, so it was really unexpected.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I didn't like it
Closed for construction 9/20/2023
My favorite place to eat at the Smithsonian museums. Excellent food in a nice atmosphere. Admittedly, a little expensive but that is Washington DC for you.I recommend the Campfire buffalo burger.
Fresh and delicious Navaho Taco with plenty of toppings hot the spot! Service was super friendly and fairly quick. There are a lot of options, but I obviously have a favorite.Back at Mitsitam in 2023! Still great food!A shout out to Miss Annette for stellar service!
School cafeteria food. Fish was overcooked, beans were undercooked and gritty, fry bread was dense and chewy, and the slaw tasted like pure vinegar. Some of the food advertised on their online menu also wasn’t here. Underwhelming place to spent $130 for 4 people.
Some of, if not the best food in the entire Smithsonian institution. Delicious flavors and welcoming staff combined with generous portions made for a better than expected experience. We will return!
The taco fry bread was good and filling! This cafe offers comfort food that will appeal to the widest tastebuds. For examples the beans and squash made up the base in my chili for my taco fry bread. The foodie in me would have loved to try more than the current fare. Still recommend coming here if you are in the area!
Restaurantji Recommends
Pretty great Native American inspired flavors in this museum cafeteria. Great portions too!
It’s pretty good! There’s a fun variety here but in honesty I wish it was more interesting. It feels like an amazing idea for food from indigenous cultures and then it has eventually just been watered down into something more broad. We had a nice experience and feel very full though! It’s a lovely view and a very friendly staff. We had a great time and would softly recommend.
Pretty great Native American inspired flavors in this museum cafeteria. Great portions too!
Love the variety! Rarely do I see museums that offer anything other than Chicken tenders and fries, so I appreciate the choices. I ended up getting the hanger steak with chimichurri with cilantro-lime rice and sprout salad.
Had both the chili and salmon. Both great. Sat by the window and enjoyed watching the waterfall.