Urban Roast

For a Catch-All Menu at the Wharf, Dive Into Urban Roast’s New Digs | Eater DC

"Smaller than the original but set on the bottom corner of the flashy Amaris condos, this Wharf outpost still delivers the expert espresso martinis, gregarious staff, and expansive all-day menu I expect. The Buffalo chicken dip remains a hit here in a tighter, shareable portion, and the silver saucer of smokehouse beef brisket shouldn’t be missed; both land with impossibly thin tortilla chips that won’t fill you up. On my last visit, the soup of the day was an Andouille sausage–stuffed jambalaya that tasted far better than its brown‑sludge looks. A squeaky slab of halloumi comes honey‑glazed and sesame‑studded with delightfully fluffy pita, and grilled shrimp marinated in the house sweet chile sauce get a crunchy contrast from onion flakes. Starters run about $9–$17, mains sit in the $30s, and cocktails arrive with fresh garnishes. The mirrored bar plays sports on one side and movies on the other, while fire‑fed patio lanterns and winter igloos make the most of the outdoor real estate." - Tierney Plumb