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Due South, Washington, DC

Due South

4.5
4.5
1241 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern
Due South offers creative cuisine inspired by the Southern states with an emphasis on in-house smoked meats, locally sourced seafood and farm fresh produce.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Southern, American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue 11:00 am–11:15 am Dinner Tue 11:00 am–11:15 am
  • Phone number
    (202) 479-4616
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Rusty Holman
  • Catering
    We also offer an array of customizable BBQ catering - from delivery and drop-off to full-service events, Due South will take care of your every need. Contact us today to learn more about events and catering with Due South. For a unique, authentic southern experience unlike anywhere else in DC, Due South offers full-service off site catering with our own meat smoker in tow.
  • Neighborhood
    Navy Yard
  • Cross street
    4th Street, S.E. and Water Street, S.E.
  • Parking details
    We are conveniently located near several public parking lots. Valet parking available.
  • Public transit
    Navy Yard Metro
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,241 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

1,241 Reviews
  1. BobbiJ

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The service was excellent. The waiter was very sensitive to the rhythm of our evening. He never rushed us through any of the courses. The food was excellent, well prepared, and the flavors were very balanced.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Brighton

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food! CJ treated us like family and Rebecca was delightful!

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  3. ReVa

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I was pleased with the food and service. Also, the location is perfect near the waterfront. I will definitely recommend this restaurant to others.

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  4. TKEats

    New Orleans

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    we went before a concert at Nat's Park. We enjoyed cocktails before and during the meal. The spicy lemonade w/ tequila was good as was my companions sweet bourbon peach tea. We share appetizers of fried green tomatoes and the corn fritters. They were the most mediocre of our meal there. She got the pulled pork and shared a taste. We both gave it 2 thumbs up! I got the catfish and grits. Also delicious. Our appetizers came out fast but our entrees took their time. Not really a problem when you're still enjoying a cocktail. Our server Ashley was delightful and onto of it in spite of the pre-concert rush they were slammed with. I'll return to try the brisket or fried chicken.

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  5. lakelife

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Delicious brunch beautiful weather, sat outside, was our 3rd time here will definitely be back.

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  6. DarylJ

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Due South is always and consistently good. The menu has many options, and caters to many different palates.

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  7. DiningOut1464

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    My family and I enjoyed an early dinner. The food came out fast and was tasty. Service was top notch. We sat outside and enjoyed people watching. Definitely a place to visit again.

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  8. RebeccaL

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2022

    overall5food2service5ambience5
    Our server was excellent the food came.out fast except for my friend's daughter's children's burger. I ordered the chicken and waffles which were decent. However, the chicken was a little touch like it was pre-cooked and then reheated to be served.

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  9. momster

    San Francisco

    61 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Best biscuits we've ever had! The tea-brined chicken was excellent, but had a (BBQ?) sauce on it that overpowered any tea flavor - still quite good, though. Very generous shrimp and grits, with quite a bit of heat. Even the southern greens were very good, which is not always the case in a southern cuisine restaurant.

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  10. AliciaM

    Washington DC

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect. Can’t complain. Would highly recommend.

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  11. JoanM

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fried chicken and pulled pork were delicious the corn muffins so light will go again for sure!!

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  12. KristenJ

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I'm still being super careful about COVID and I want to spend my dining out dollars wisely, and I love soul/Southern US food. This place, especially its patio and its food combines all these things.

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  13. Brookland

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Friendly greeting at the door; food arrives promptly; quite tasty; my guest and I enjoyed our meal. The music and chatter was rather high. This was my first time. Would certainly come again.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious!

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  15. DarlRS

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We had a very nice evening. Really enjoyed trying the 7 for $7. The Blackened Catfish, Frose and bread pudding were delish.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went with my parents while they came and visited me in DC. Good and drinks were great. Would recommend

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  17. MrsNYJets

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2022

    overall3food5service5ambience4
    Very disappointed by the bait & switch prices of Bottomless Mimosas for Brunch. The menu on OpenTable states it’s $19 per person (which is one reason we picked here over many other amazing options in the area). Upon arrival the menu has the price at $27 per person. Other than that, everything was terrific. The food, service and atmosphere were wonderful.

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  18. LG32

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Due south is a great brunch spot ! Will definitely come back.

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  19. stephanieb

    Central Coast

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2022

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    We came here for brunch for my birthday and it’s a great spot for delicious food. However, I’m not sure if they are just always short staffed but like many other reviews the wait time for our waitress to come to our table to take our orders and refresh our bottomless mimosa was so long. We would have empty glasses for about 10 minutes before we could wave someone down to get another pour. Makes it feel like paying extra for the bottomless pointless.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Murel was our waiter and he was very professional and helpful. The food was amazing and the portions were great,...enough for another dinner.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had a wonderful time. Our server was amazing.

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  22. rabrown1203

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Great brunch selection The waitress was perfect 👍🏾 The noise level was overwhelming; hard to hear each other while dining Something to work on to ensure all diners have an enjoyable experience

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  23. Priss

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was good and delicious. The server, Dewey was great!

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  24. CharneaC

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience2
    Everything was great. The only thing that could have been better is the seating. The tables were too close to the others.

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  25. DreanniePie

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food! Great vibe! Great ambiance! We had an amazing experience and ALL of our food was delicious!!!! The wings are extra yummy. The only problem I had was deciding on what to eat. Definitely will be returning…soon.

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  26. Boats1331

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    The host was terrific and very friendly, and was great about moving me from an indoor table to an outdoor seat. The drinks were good, although a bit overpriced like most things these days. The problem was with the service. When I was seated inside, no one came to get my order for almost ten minutes, and then when I moved outside, the waiter brought my date a drink and then, just, never came back. We were there for almost two hours without service, drinks, food, or water. The waiter was friendly when he did show up, but yeah, we ended up getting one appetizer and one more drink at last call, which was the only time he came back. Great place and I enjoy it there but the service definitely needs to pick it up a notch.

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  27. TahoeTraveler

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    The music, outdoors, was very loud. Good songs but not consistent with a "Due South" theme. Catfish Po Boy was excellent with plenty of fish.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Appetizers and drinks are whats good.

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  29. cindyc

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2022

    overall5food4service3ambience4
    The location was easy to find. We were seated right away. We went on a Nationals game day, so the walk to the restaurant we saw a lot of fans, but wasn't an issue when we arrived. Service was slow. We went for restaurant week, but we had to ask for the special menu. We ordered off that menu and was pleased with our selection. My fiance got the panhandler lemonade he says it was good, but you really taste the jalapeño. I got the draft peach tea. Never knew bourbon could be on draft. It was actually really good. The catfish was tasty. I didn't get a southern feel to the food since they are supposed to be representing the south, but the food was good. I wasn't a fan of the chocolate cake.

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  30. Foodie4sure

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2022

    overall2food2service5ambience2
    Ashley, our server, was great. That’s the best I can say about my experience.

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  31. Foody

    Charlotte

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I will definitely try again. Restaurant was uncomfortably cold, even on a hot summer day it was uncomfortable. Service was just ok. Most of the items our table of 4 ordered were great.

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  32. luckylouie

    Washington DC

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food was quite good. Had fried green tomatoes, corn bread, salmon and sweet potato fries. All excellent. Food came out promptly and on time. Our waiter did ok, but had poor understanding of the menu and was unable to make recommendations

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  33. BrianK

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    You won't find barbecue of this quality anywhere else in DC!

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  34. Miyako

    Washington DC

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Good-music just too loud

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 7, 2022

    overall2food5service2ambience3
    Unfortunately they forgot about us and I had to go to the host after 30 minutes to tell them that no server has seen us yet

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  36. Eater2000

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 7, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Great service, kind and friendly owner. Delicious desserts.

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  37. NelliH

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food and drinks. Inside or outside dining and friendly staff.

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  38. BrianR

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant and the staff really took good care of us. We especially loved the pulled pork, pimento cheese appetizer and house-made pickles.

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  39. MeganW

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Kale salad was delicious! My husband had the pork chop and raved about it.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience5
    Waiter barely checked on the table…gave horrible recommendations!! Was not what we were expecting!!

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Safety precautions

  • Screening

    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Due South does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Due South also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 479-4616.

Due South is rated 4.5 stars by 1241 OpenTable diners.

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Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable reservation network.

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Google Map for Due South

301 Water St. SE, The Lumber Shed, Washington, DC 20003

Additional information

  • Cross street
    4th Street, S.E. and Water Street, S.E.
  • Neighborhood
    Navy Yard
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue 11:00 am–11:15 am Dinner Tue 11:00 am–11:15 am
  • Cuisines
    Southern, American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We are conveniently located near several public parking lots. Valet parking available.
  • Public transit
    Navy Yard Metro
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Rusty Holman
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (202) 479-4616
  • Catering
    We also offer an array of customizable BBQ catering - from delivery and drop-off to full-service events, Due South will take care of your every need. Contact us today to learn more about events and catering with Due South. For a unique, authentic southern experience unlike anywhere else in DC, Due South offers full-service off site catering with our own meat smoker in tow.
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