Baby Shank
French restaurant · Striver's Section
1602 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Highlights
French fare, sushi, cocktails, and a rooftop bar.
French fare, sushi, cocktails, and a rooftop bar.
"U Street’s stylish spot for French fare is outfitted with a spacious rooftop bar — a rare feature for that part of the strip. A fun drag brunch on Saturdays (noon to 3 p.m.) is followed by happy hour bar specials from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m." - Tierney Plumb
"Ring in 2025 on U Street at Baby Shank, featuring rooftop garden access until 2 a.m., a one-hour open bar with passed apps (9 p.m. to 10 p.m.), guest DJs, and elegant four-course NYE dinner. Over on 14th Street NW, Mexican sibling spot MXDC celebrates with a 5-hour cash bar from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m." - Vinciane Ngomsi
"There are plenty of bottomless options at this French bistro on U Street. Diners have to choose between three $30 per person options, either mimosas with orange juice or cranberry juice, Bellinis with passion fruit or peach, or sparkling pinot noir with with an array of fruit juice options. You can also go really fancy and get bottomless Veuve Clicquot, paired with orange or cranberry juice, for $76 a person. There are plenty of small dishes and entrees to pair with the boozy brunch, including duck pate with smoked bourbon, caviar-topped deviled eggs, a simple gruyere omelette, and half a roasted chicken." - Emily Venezky
"U Street’s year-old stylish spot for sushi and French fare makes prime use of its spacious rooftop bar this spring. A “Good Vibes Only” Sunday brunch party runs through the summer from noon to 5 p.m. Weekend brunch features pancakes, French toast, a vibrant jicama salad bursting with watermelon and grapefruit, and veggie or gruyere omelets, and free-flowing mimosas served in carafes for $30 (two-hour time limit)." - Tierney Plumb
"In the season premiere, veteran housewives Karen Huger, Candiace Dillard Bassett, and Wendy Osefo meet at the French restaurant on U Street during happy hour. Although Osefo opted for water as she was observing Lent, Huger ordered a glass of champagne while Dillard Bassett sipped on the “Threat Level Midnight” (RedWood bourbon, honey citrus tea, ginger beer). Audiences didn’t see if the trio ordered food, but diners can find truffle fries, shishito peppers, and sushi rolls on Baby Shank’s happy hour menu." - Vinciane Ngomsi
