Ocean Terrace Cafe
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Perfect meal perfect service highly recommended
I want to here about a year ago it was my first time coming to the Smithsonian and it was no experience for a lifetime it was amazing I had a very good time it was something I always wanted to check off my bucket list and I am just grateful that I was able to the food was expensive but inexpensive at the same time if you can afford it you can but if you can't it's okay but for me I could it was typical cafeteria food just something to put in your stomach and keep it pushing the...read full review
Stumbled on this place. Self serve ordering with a wide variety of food. My daughter has a burger and fries and I had falafel, hummus and pita - all very good!
Hours
| Monday | 11:30AM - 2PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30AM - 2PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30AM - 2PM |
| Thursday | 11:30AM - 2PM |
| Friday | 11:30AM - 2PM |
| Saturday | 11:30AM - 2PM |
| Sunday | 11:30AM - 2PM |
Ocean Terrace Cafe is a convenient and pleasant spot inside the museum that offers a variety of healthy food choices. Visitors can build their own salad or grain bowl with options like farro and sun-dried tomatoes, and there are premade sandwiches available for lunch. The cafe is known for its incredible desserts and good coffee, which includes free refills, although drinks cannot be taken into the museum. The seating is comfortable, and the view from the cafe is a highlight, making it a nice place to relax after exploring. The prices are somewhat high, especially for fountain soda, but the overall experience is satisfying. The cafe also provides hot fresh krinkle fries, large chicken breast sandwiches, hamburgers, and large flatbread pizzas for around $15. Staff are friendly and helpful, offering plastic cups for water from the fountain. While there are no hand sanitizers at the entrance or inside, and no nearby restrooms, the cafe remains a good city stop for a quick and tasty meal. The tofu topping can use extra dressing, and some visitors mention that spending around $40 could mean having about 2 lbs of lunch, so budget accordingly. Overall, Ocean Terrace Cafe offers a nice, healthier dining option for museum visitors.