Due South at Navy Yard offers hearty Southern fare like ribs and shrimp and grits in a chic waterfront space, perfect for a casual dining experience.
"Due South, Southeast’s sprawling destination for whiskeys, smoked meats, and Southern comfort foods since 2015, permanently closed on October 27. Due South’s previously announced plans to expand to Chevy Chase recently changed. Per Popville, a bigger upper Northwest location is now set to open in fall 2025. Due South comes from Bo Blair, the prolific D.C. restaurateur who also runs local sandwich shop Jetties and taco stop Surfside." - Tierney Plumb
"Be a part of Derby festivities at the southern mainstay at Navy Yard. Sip mint juleps, partake in food specials, and watch the big race starting at 4 p.m. There will be themed drink specials, bourbon tastings, a hat contest, and Derby food specials." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Tierney Plumb
"Navy Yard’s Due South Derby celebrations includes bourbon tastings, on-brand cocktails and food and a hat contest. The first 50 diners are treated to Woodford Reserve bourbon balls." - Vinciane Ngomsi
"A diner from Alexandria, who requested to remain anonymous, ate at Due South in Navy Yard last weekend. They say diners were being very casual about face mask usage and the restaurant was more physically crowded than expected. The restaurant did not respond to multiple requests for a comment, but it has made policies clear to guests through social media posts." - Sabrina Medora
"Navy Yard’s Southern spot teamed up with NoLa brewery Abita for a big Mardi Gras bash (4 p.m. to 10 p.m.). Tickets ($30) include the first beer and an an all-you-can-eat buffet (5 p.m. to 10 p.m.), shrimp and chicken jambalaya, Cajun fried chicken and catfish, pulled pork barbecue, Andouille sausage gumbo, and King Cake. Live music from Zachary Smith & the Dixie Power Trio will go until late." - Tierney Plumb
