The Avenue
American restaurant · Chevy Chase
5540 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015
Highlights
Classic cocktails, pub fare, kid-friendly den, crab feasts
Classic cocktails, pub fare, kid-friendly den, crab feasts
"This neighborhood American tavern is known for its burger that swaps ketchup for a tangy house “Avenue” sauce. Angus beef patties — one or two — are topped all the traditional cheeseburger accoutrements (shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, and American cheese). Its covered patio deck is also the seasonal spot to pick local crabs seasoned with its own Capital Crab spice. Owner Tim Walsh is gearing up to flip the block’s long-closed American City Diner into an all-outdoor, horse-themed hangout next spring." - Mekita Rivas, Tierney Plumb
"The American tavern’s covered patio deck flips into a seasonal spot to pick local crabs seasoned with its in-house Capital Crab spice. Its roving Capital Crab truck also delivers bushels of crabs from Virginia all the way to the Eastern Shore." - Tierney Plumb, Eater Staff
"Veteran area restaurateur Tim Walsh, who runs American tavern the Avenue and Capital Crab on the same strip, just secured a lease to take over the diner’s location." - Tierney Plumb
"The upper Northwest staple combines with sister spot Capital Crab for a surf-and-turf takeout menu that features its hit burger. Certified Angus beef patties join all the traditional cheeseburger accoutrements (shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, and American cheese) but swaps ketchup for its tangy house “Avenue” sauce." - Tierney Plumb
"The Avenue, located one block south of the incoming Capital Crab, recently debuted a new daytime co-working cafe on its third floor. Walsh also serves crawfish and oysters from his Capital Crab food truck parked behind The Avenue." - Tierney Plumb
