Langston Bar and Grille

Name: Langston Bar and Grille
Address: 1831 Benning Rd Ne, Washington, DC, United States, 20002
Telephone: (202) 397-3637
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.1

3.1 (58)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

1831 Benning Rd Ne, Washington, DC 20002

About this restaurant

Langston Bar and Grille serves diners in Washington, D.C., a real soul food experience in a casual tavern surrounded by the monuments and museums of the metro area. Start your meal with signature jerk wings or chicken livers and then move on to Langston Bar and Grille’s famous collard greens and pulled pork. The restaurant also offers diners a selection of imported cigars to finish their meal. During the dinner hours, patrons of the Langston Bar and Grille can enjoy meals such as classic fried chicken or spareribs, in the cozy dining room or bar, or on the pavilion outdoors. The menu also features lesser-known soul food favorites such as oxtails. Finish the meal off with a slice of sweet potato pie, or a heaping helping of peach cobbler.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Comfort Food, American
Hours of operation
Dinner: Monday - Friday: 4:00pm - 12:00am;
Phone number
(202) 397-3637
Website
http://www.langstonbar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Joan Dorsey
Catering
We are prepared to cater events from 10 people to 2000. Liquor catering available in Washington, DC.
Private party facilities
Our dinning area can be reserved for small groups up to 45 people.

Location
1831 Benning Rd Ne, Washington, DC 20002
Neighborhood
Lanham
Cross street
19th Street
Parking details
20 car parking lot onsite. Self park. Valet parking on the weekends.
Entertainment
We play some of the best soul music history has to offer. Digital Juke Box.
Additional
Bar Dining, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch

What 58 people are saying

Langston Bar and Grille reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.1

3.1 based on all time ratings

3.6Food
3.0Service
2.9Ambience

Noise • Moderate

58 Reviews

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MsDiva VIP
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
1.0
Dined on July 2, 2014
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We went to use a groupon and they tell us they wont honor the groupon because the manager decided not to honor them. We ordered the shrimp and grits and the grits tasted like something in it had spoiled. So I told the waitress and her response was maybe it was the cheese sauce or the Cajun cream sauce. We then ordered the jerk wings. Big mistake. It came with dirty rice and the wings were on top of the rice and they put ranch dressing and some kind of jam on top of it. The wings weren't very tasty and the rice was too spicy and the bottom of the bowl was nothing but grease. So we just asked for the bill and sent it back. They brought the meal and still charged us for both items! After complaining, We didn't pay anything for the meal.
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RayRay13
Washington, D.C. Area11 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 10, 2014
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Not sure about this location. Ambiance needs another coat of paint, preferably not the green they went with... Food was delicious, specifically the Shrimp and grits. The bar b que was a little on the fatty side and greens were "drenched" in some sort of oil that was too tasty to be good for you... entrees came out the same time the appetizers arrived, hmmm.... The waitress was great... be prepared to hear all conversations taking place downstairs at the bar from the upstairs dining area. I would suggest you go early. We arrived at 5:15pm for a 5:30pm reservation... it was still light outside and that was good because we were worried about our car in the location we parked, hmmm... Overrall, 2 1/2 - 3 stars. We used a Groupon coupon.
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GreatMeal
Washington, D.C. Area8 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 10, 2014
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I called the restaurant and also made a reservation on their website during their advertised hours of operation. However, when we arrived , no one was there! They did not even call me back. So, i am sure they must be out of business or should be if they operate this way. They should also stop advertising thru GROUPON and other sources and let everyone know they are not really operating.
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Dogpaws
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant has great food especially the Shrimp and Grits. Nice bar downstairs and dining area on second floor. I would eat their again.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
1.0
Dined on April 27, 2014
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Restaurant was never opened on time, certain menu items weren't available due to logistical issues. I ordered a potato cake, they brought me pie and charged me for it. I had to pay double my second visit because their card machine didn't work. Food wasn't consistent in taste second time around.
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Sweetnell
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant was amazing. The location is not in the best part of the city, but I don't care about that. Amazing food, staff, and atmosphere, I'd return again in a heartbeat! Great job Langston's!
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Luvfood
Washington, D.C. Area19 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 23, 2014
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
They were out of two items that were on the menu and a substitution on our order was made without asking us.
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Marcus
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 15, 2014
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Langston's is slow and unorganized. The did is good, go with a groupon, and when you have lots of time so that you don't have to rush.
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not2safe
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
1.0
Dined on March 7, 2014
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I am sorry, but at an online glance I thought this was a great place to take my boyfriend for his Birthday. Not knowing anything about Benning Road, I went and to my surprise, it is not a safe place to visit at all. It is on a busy street with no real direction as were to park. People hanging out on the street corners, cursing, playing around at 730 at night, drinking across the street and police presence everywhere. I did not feel safe finding parking and then walking over to dinner, so we left and went to virginina (shirlington) where I felt safer. Maybe you should rethink the location or demand that the city cleans up this area and try to add well lit parking. that would have kept us there.
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Lisha
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
1.0
Dined on February 15, 2014
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food I ordered was cold and after sending it back I receive it 20 minutes later it was still cold. My husband had eating his dinner and was finished by the time my food came out. His food was fantastic absolutely delicious. On the other hand I'm pretty sure my food would have been good as well if it was hot.
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1831 Benning Rd Ne, Washington, DC 20002

Additional information

Cross street
19th Street
Neighborhood
Lanham
Hours of operation
Dinner: Monday - Friday: 4:00pm - 12:00am;
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Comfort Food, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
20 car parking lot onsite. Self park. Valet parking on the weekends.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Joan Dorsey
Entertainment
We play some of the best soul music history has to offer. Digital Juke Box.
Additional
Bar Dining, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch

Website
http://www.langstonbar.com/
Phone number
(202) 397-3637
Catering
We are prepared to cater events from 10 people to 2000. Liquor catering available in Washington, DC.
Private party facilities
Our dinning area can be reserved for small groups up to 45 people.

Langston Bar and Grille

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Appetizers

Jerk Wings$8.00

Fried Wings$8.00

Chicken Fingers$8.00

Chicken Livers$8.00

Salmon Cake$10.00

Fish Nuggets$7.00

Pan Corn Bread$3.00

Salads

Simple Mixed Greens Salad$8.00

Langston Romaine Salad$7.00

Sides

Collard Greens$6.00

Braised Cabbage$6.00

String Beans$6.00

Candied Sweet Potatoes$6.00

Sweet Potato Fries$6.00

Baked Macaroni & Cheese$6.00

Fat Fries$6.00

Black Eyed Peas$6.00

Fried Okra$6.00

Mashed Potato$6.00

Potato Salad$6.00

Sandwiches

Fried Fish Sandwich$10.00

Antonio's Turkey Burger$10.00

Chef's Big Beef Burger$10.00

Crab Cake Sandwich$12.00

Dinners

Fried Chicken$17.00

Oxtails$15.00

Shrimp & Grits$19.00

Chicken & Waffles$20.00

Crab Cake Entree$19.00

BQ'd Spareribs$18.00

Fried Fish (Whiting/Tilapia)$12.00

Salmon Cake Entree$12.00

Pork Chop (Grilled/Fried)$16.00

Dessert

Deep Dish Sweet Potato Pie$6.00

Peach Cobbler w/ Ice Cream$6.00

Sweet Potato Cake$6.00

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