About H Street Corridor, Washington DC

Once a commercial area for DC’s working-class, H Street Corridor is now home to a range of diverse restaurants, lively nightlife, and incredible culture.

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H Street Corridor Restaurants

Whether you are craving traditional Ethiopian cuisine, southern-inspired seafood, or a taste of the islands, H Street Corridor is home to several restaurants that reflect various cuisines of the world.

Cane

Honoring Trinidad’s multi-ethnic population, Cane delivers a contemporary take on the island’s most popular dishes. This family-owned restaurant is run by brother and sister team Chef Peter Prime and Jeanine Prime. 

Dishes such as oxtails served over jasmine rice with cucumber salad and a modern take on jerk chicken wings are favorites at Cane. Guests also savor rum-inspired cocktails from around the Caribbean. 

Ethiopic

Ethiopic was the first Ethiopian restaurant on H Street Corridor and is one of very few found in all of the DC area. The unique restaurant’s decor is inspired by Ge’ez’s dignified script, Ethiopian culture, and contemporary style. The spacious, large windowed eatery incorporates traditional Ethiopian cuisine with a modern flair. 

By offering vegetarian, meat, poultry, and fish there are options for every palate. Popular dishes include Ethiopic Signature Tibs which feature a boneless leg of lamb marinated and sauteed with jalapeno pepper, red onion, fresh tomato, garlic, rosemary, and spicy herbs, and Doro Key Wot featuring chicken legs simmered in a spicy sauce served with a hard-boiled egg. 

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Po Boy Jim

Family-owned Cajun and Creole restaurant, Po Boy Jim offers visitors the best Southern-inspired food in our nation’s capital. Po Boy Jim specialized in traditional and uniquely crafted Po'Boys, fried catfish, shrimp n’ grits, gumbo, and a long list of southern favorites. 

The casual, rustic ambiance features wooden furniture and brick walls. Po Boy Jim is not just a place to get the best southern food in the area, they also have a complete bar with several beers on tap.

H Street Corridor Nightlife

H Street Corridor is home to a dynamic nightlife from casual bars to upscale lounges. 

The Pug

The Pug has made itself famous in the DC area with its bottomless mimosas. This little gem epitomizes the hipster culture of the H Street Corridor. Behind the bar place cards read, “Be Cool, Drink, Behave” and “ No Idiots, No Sniveling, No Shooters, No Politics, No Bombs.” 

The no-frills neighborhood bar is a great spot to grab some Hangover Hash after a late night of partying on H Street or grab a Michelob or Yuengling and watch a soccer match. You could easily walk past The Pug and not notice the unconventional but beloved hole in the wall. 

           Pictured: Tony Tomelden, owner of The Pug | Photo Courtesy of: Washington Business Journal

Ocean Lounge

Ocean Lounge is where you want to go when you are ready to turn up the party. Open until 3 a.m. every weekend night, you can expect the best drinks and upbeat music on H Street. Experience Wine Down Wednesday between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. where each customer receives a complimentary glass of wine. 

The lively lounge is more than just drinks and music. Stand-up comedy and open mic nights happen each week at Ocean Lounge. If you are in the mood to get dressed up and paint the town red, Ocean Lounge is the place to be. 

H Street Corridor Arts and Culture

Looking for more than delicious food and drinks? H Street has something for everyone from live performing arts to a fabulous farmers market.

Atlas Performing Arts Center

Situated in the heart of the historic H Street Corridor is the Atlas Performing Center. The non-profit center brings the community together with the creation and connection of arts and culture in a beautifully restored historic theater. 

The Atlas Performing Arts Center has four performance spaces and regularly hosts events for the public. Each winter the center produces its popular week-long INTERSECTIONS Festival which hosts approximately 400 artists. This celebration of the arts brings thousands of people together each year. 

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H Street Farmers Market

The Freshfarm H Street NE Market is the community’s ultimate gathering spot where neighbors meet to catch up and shop. The market offers a little bit of everything from organic fruits and vegetables to flatbreads and fresh flowers. 

From April 3rd to December 18th the farmers market is open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come enjoy the tasty food, beautiful plants, and amazing vibe.

 H Street Corridor is a close-knit community with an eccentric, artsy vibe. The neighborhood reflects its cultural diversity through food, shopping, and art.

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