JoJo Restaurant and Bar

Name: JoJo Restaurant and Bar
Address: 1518 U St Nw, Washington, DC, United States, 20009
Telephone: (202) 319-9350
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

274 Reviews

$30 and under

American

JoJo Restaurant and Bar serves contemporary American cuisine and an interesting drinks selection during Happy Hour which is between 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. The ambience of JoJo Restaurant and Bar is a fusion of the 1920s era and the modern, hip musical scene. Patrons can enjoy live musical entertainment with their meals here. Specials at JoJo include the bourbon salmon and the pollo boscaiola, which is seared chicken with cream cognac sauce. The dessert specials include apple tartlet and gelato with fresh berries. Sunday brunches at JoJo Restaurant and Bar are special as a live jazz band performance is held. The brunch special drinks include Bloody Mary, raspberry lemonade and freshly brewed tea.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 1:00am Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 2:00am, Sunday: 6:00pm - 2:00am
Phone number
(202) 319-9350
Website
http://www.jojodc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Dario Enrico Garioni
Private party facilities
Please contact the restaurant for more information.

Location
1518 U St Nw, Washington, DC 20009
Neighborhood
Dupont Circle
Cross street
15th St NW & U St NW
Parking details
Parking is available on the street and in the Public Parking lot at the Reeves Center on 14th & U Sts. NW. Valet parking coming soon.
Public transit
Green/Yellow Line, U Street Metro, 13th St. exit
Entertainment
Tuesday830 PM - 12:30 PMEnjoy an exotic serving of Jazz, by T.J Turpman TrioWednesday8:30 PM - 12:30 AMEnjoy the sultry sounds of Colie Williams & Ol Soul for a New DayjazzzzzzThursday8:30 PM - 12:30 AMMP3 Mike Prier headlines a classic Jazz TrioFriday5:30 PM - 8:00 PMLatin Jazz cabasa Happy Hour9:30 PM - 2:00 AMIt’s party time with the Just Us Band: Top 40s, Oldies, Blues & Funk Saturday9:30 PM - 2:00 AMA guest band will entertain you all night!Sunday10:00 PM - 1:00 AMEnjoy the Jazzy reggae vibes of the Inspiration Band!
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Elder Pisco Sour$12.00
Elderflower Liqueur | Pisco | Lime | Simple
Whiskey Flight$35.00
Bar Only. Tasting of 4 Select Whiskeys. This Week: Jameson, Roe & Coe, Red Bush, & Silkie Irish Whiskey
Scotch Flight$40.00
Bar Only. Tasting of 4 Select Single Malt Scotches. This week: Oban 14, Glenfiddich 14, Glenfiddich 12, & Laphroaig 10
Tequila Flight$40.00
Teremina | 1800 | Casamigos | Patron

What 274 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4Service
4.2Ambience

Noise • Energetic

274 Reviews

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Ibcrabby
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on July 28, 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We took four 20+ to dinner. Great vibe with the music. Kept the evening fun and lively. Never been before didn't know what to expect. Small place not a cookie cutter franchise. Food was a pleasant surprise. Entrees $20-25. Everyone loved it. Not a good selection of wine, but full bar available. Our son & friends said they would all go back with dates.
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mskdub
Washington DC5 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 27, 2014
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I've been to Jojo many times before and my experience was always great! The food is good and the live music is awesome. The prices are decent as well. I've told countless people about the restaurant! However, I introduced two friends to JoJos last night and the service was HORRIBLE. The waiter was repeatedly out of line and unfriendly. We came for dinner but decided on apps/drinks after 1) she told us "oh I was expecting a party of 6, guess they canceled", 2) she "called" to make sure my gift card was valid, & 3) told us "no matter how many people you ask tonight there is no happy hour, ladies" after she assumed we were asking another waiter about it when we were actually asking about a drink she served! I'll walk out if I have her again!
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Postbabyjazz
Baltimore1 review
4.0
Dined on July 26, 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
After having a baby just 12 weeks ago, this was the first time my husband and I were able to go out at night..sans le bebe. The music level on the upper floor was great because we heard and felt the hypnotic beat of the jazz troupe on the lower floor without having our conversation drowned out. The desert was great, the wine, fine.. the service - friendly but sloooww. Great music and a bijou bistro bar made for a very nice evening out.
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bexhussle
Washington DC3 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 20, 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I took my roommate here for her birthday and was thrilled with the choice. The food was absolutely delicious, drinks were great and the live music they play on Saturday nights really sealed the atmosphere. The restaurant is really quaint and cozy - almost a bit too cramped but not enough to ruin your time. Our server was great. Overall, I would definitely recommend this spot. (Make a reservation)
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC2 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 19, 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Took my wife her for her birthday. First, the music was really good. There was an improvisational jazz trio there. Second, the menu was great. It had a wide variety of food to choose from, which was great because my wife is a very picky eater. The wait staff was very friendly.
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luvgr8food VIP
Richmond4 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 18, 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I am hesitant to write this review because this my new favorite restaurant and I want to keep it to myself. The restaurant is small and fills up fast. If you want to be near the band, sit downstairs. We sat upstairs and were still able to hear the great music as well as each other. To begin with, we had the best waitress ever. Melanie is my new bff as she made recommendations that lived up to her word. The red snapper was nothing short of incredible. The lemon garlic sauce made me want to lick the plate so the chef is also my new bff. My friend had a chicken dish that was amazing also. Our service was spectacular and the food still has me drooling. Can't wait to return.
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kagfood
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on July 13, 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Visited here on a Saturday night thanks to ratings on Open Table and availability. This was a great find and a spot I will certainly visit again. Band was amazing, never heard sax played as well as I did here. Food was very good also although portions were a little on the small side. Service was ok, waitress wasn't overly friendly and seemed like she had a long day and was ready to go. Highly recommend this spot for good food with good company. Do note that it may be hard to carry a conversation when band is playing.
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kamcl
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on July 12, 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I found this restaurant on TripAdvisor as I was searching for places to eat in Washington when I visited there last weekend. As I was unfamiliar with the place, I made a reservation just to be on the safe side. We ended up arriving about 45 minutes early for our reservation, but they were able to seat us right away. The service and attentiveness we received was superb, from the moment we sat down to the moment we left. The food was delicious, the drinks were cold and the music was awesome. The musicians were extremely talented, and you could feel the energy coming off of them. Such a great place - will definitely come back!
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Haysie
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on July 10, 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you are in DC and looking for a real gem of a place to enjoy good food and a great atmosphere in a real jazz bar then JoJo is the place for you. Equally suitable for familes (we took our thirteen year old) as it would be for couples or small groups of adults - this really is a not to be missed venue - from the outside like so many of the best places you may not be so impressed but once through the door the atmosphere and music lets you know you are definitely in the RIGHT PLACE - the food was great - the wings are awesome, the service was friendly and welcoming, the music was excellent - just a brilliant night all round and the bill was very reasonable especially by DC standards- unreserved recommendation
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Jeanclaude
Washington DC1 review
4.0
Dined on July 7, 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great place and service. Price quality perfect and club ambiance!
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JoJo Restaurant and Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 319-9350.

JoJo Restaurant and Bar is rated 4.2 stars by 274 OpenTable diners.

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1518 U St Nw, Washington, DC 20009

Additional information

Cross street
15th St NW & U St NW
Neighborhood
Dupont Circle
Hours of operation
Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 1:00am Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 2:00am, Sunday: 6:00pm - 2:00am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking is available on the street and in the Public Parking lot at the Reeves Center on 14th & U Sts. NW. Valet parking coming soon.
Public transit
Green/Yellow Line, U Street Metro, 13th St. exit
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Dario Enrico Garioni
Entertainment
Tuesday830 PM - 12:30 PMEnjoy an exotic serving of Jazz, by T.J Turpman TrioWednesday8:30 PM - 12:30 AMEnjoy the sultry sounds of Colie Williams & Ol Soul for a New DayjazzzzzzThursday8:30 PM - 12:30 AMMP3 Mike Prier headlines a classic Jazz TrioFriday5:30 PM - 8:00 PMLatin Jazz cabasa Happy Hour9:30 PM - 2:00 AMIt’s party time with the Just Us Band: Top 40s, Oldies, Blues & Funk Saturday9:30 PM - 2:00 AMA guest band will entertain you all night!Sunday10:00 PM - 1:00 AMEnjoy the Jazzy reggae vibes of the Inspiration Band!
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.jojodc.com/
Phone number
(202) 319-9350
Private party facilities
Please contact the restaurant for more information.

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Food

Chicken Mole$29.00

Drink

Elder Pisco Sour$12.00

Whiskey Flight$35.00

Scotch Flight$40.00

Tequila Flight$40.00

What 274 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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