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1905

4.1
4.1
615 Reviews
$30 and under
Comfort Food

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
Cozy neighborhood bistro and roof deck in the heart of Shaw, DC. Our beautifully appointed dining room is the perfect location for a special occasion dinner with your significant other or a celebratory dinner with a group of your closest friends and family. Our roof deck boasts picturesque vistas of the DC skyline, and is ideal for a leisurely glass of wine, some tasty bar snacks, and catching up with good friends.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Kitchen Hours: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 10pm Friday & Saturday: 5:30pm - 11pm Sunday Brunch: 11am - 3pm Sunday Dinner: 5:30pm - 9pm Monday: Closed Bar and Roof Deck open late every night
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Joel Hatton
  • Private party facilities
    Call the restaurant for details
  • Neighborhood
    Shaw
  • Cross street
    9th Street NW between T Street NW & U Street NW
  • Parking details
    <br />
  • Public transit
    Less than 2 blocks from the U Street Metrorail stop, and 4 blocks from the Shaw/Howard Metrorail stop - both on the Green/Yellow lines.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 615 people are saying

1905 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 0.5Value

NoiseModerate

615 Reviews
  1. SharonB VIP

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 22, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Of the 6 at the table, 50 percent were vegetarians and we were all happy with the hearty options. My only recommendation would be to offer better dessert options.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 2, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    When we arrived at 7:45 PM, place was completely empty. We were taking our friends visiting from UK to 1905 for dinner and it was so awkward that this place was deserted. We first decided to order few drinks and then go to some place else but as we ordered drinks and apps, people started walking in and food was good so decided to continue with our dinner. While food is very good but I find it overpriced for the ambiance and setting itself. Ordered shrimp n grits, tuna, chicken and grains in entree and all of them were good,m but can't justify paying 100 bucks for 4 of them.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 19, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance for a girls' get together. Awesome rooftop, good service, good quality food at a reasonable price.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    3.0

    Dined on August 19, 2017

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was below average. The caviar and tater tots were a disappointment. The pork belly appetizer was decent but rubbery. Brazed short rib was over cooked and very dry. Ordered a vodka and soda and was not pleased to find they sent out a gin and soda. I ended up drinking it because the waitress took too long to come back. Overall, much better places to eat and drink in the U Street corridor.

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  5. SteveK

    Philadelphia12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 17, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful surprise. We were visiting DC and chose 1905 for restaurant week. When we pulled up in our Uber we were a little concerned from the appearance of the outside. Inside we were pleasantly surprised and the roof top deck was awesome. Food and service were a 10. Small menu but diverse. Short ribs were amazing. Will definitely return on our next trip to DC.

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  6. TRIPgrad VIP

    Washington DC31 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 17, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    For Restaurant Week, order 1 appetizer and 1 entrée from the regular menu, plus 1 dessert from a rotating list. All of the food we ate was outstanding, and so were the craft cocktails. Definitely worth a return visit!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on August 16, 2017

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Checked out 1905 for Restaurant Week and left feeling satisfied with the food and feel of this place. They were gracious with the two appetizers we ordered: big servings of Black Eyed Pea Hummus and Caviar and Tator Tots. However, the Shrimp and Grits left the greatest impression on me--it tasted more Charleston than D.C. Honestly, the menu at 1905 takes the mainstays of American food (ribs, burgers, BBQ, and fries) and elevates them with sides and flavors that are somehow both comforting and complex. Delicious!

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  8. Bozz

    Washington DC7 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on August 16, 2017

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Excellent service and food. Will come back and recommend to others.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on July 30, 2017

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    So disappointing. There was literally NO ONE else there besides us in the entire restaurant, and I can see why. :-(

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  10. bkeg001

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 30, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The truffle grits and pork belly are my favorite. LOVE IT!

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FAQs

1905 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 332-1905.

1905 is rated 4.1 stars by 615 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Google Map for 1905

1905 9th St. NW, Washington, DC 20001

Additional information

  • Cross street
    9th Street NW between T Street NW & U Street NW
  • Neighborhood
    Shaw
  • Hours of operation
    Kitchen Hours: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 10pm Friday & Saturday: 5:30pm - 11pm Sunday Brunch: 11am - 3pm Sunday Dinner: 5:30pm - 9pm Monday: Closed Bar and Roof Deck open late every night
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    <br />
  • Public transit
    Less than 2 blocks from the U Street Metrorail stop, and 4 blocks from the Shaw/Howard Metrorail stop - both on the Green/Yellow lines.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joel Hatton
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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