Masala Art - SW Waterfront

4.2 (987)

$30 and under

Contemporary Indian

1101 4th St SW, Washington, DC 20024

About this restaurant

Vegetarian-friendly
Innovative
Neighborhood gem

At long last, I have a good answer for theatergoers hoping to catch dinner near Arena Stage on the Southwest Waterfront. It’s called Masala Art and it’s a spinoff of the Indian restaurant of the same name in Tenleytown.

Since mid-July, when the second restaurant made its debut, loyalists have had rich reasons to dine closer to home. One is chicken tikka, its moist nuggets elevated with basil and lime leaves. Another is a south Indian fish curry that gathers chunks of cobia in a turmeric-tinted coconut milk gravy. (The dark purple rind in the bowl is kokum, a fruit that imparts a pleasant sweet-sour note.) Tender baby eggplant draped in a thick cloak of pureed peanuts, sesame seeds and tamarind makes for a meaty vegetarian meal.
1101 Fourth St. SW. 202-554-1101. masalaartdc.com.
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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Indian, Indian
Hours of operation
Monday to Sunday: Lunch: 1130am to 230pm (mon to fri) Dinner: 5pm to 10pm (sun to thu) 5pm to 1030pm (fri - sat) Brunch: 1130am - 3pm (sat - sun) Happy hour : 4pm - 7pm (mon to sun - at the bar only) 10pm to close every night -at the bar only
Phone number
(202) 554-1101
Website
http://www.masalaartdc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Ajay Ramola
Catering
full service available

Location
1101 4th St SW, Washington, DC 20024
Neighborhood
Waterfront
Cross street
4th & M street SW
Parking details
Parking garage just below the restaurant and plenty of street parking available
Public transit
Waterfront metro on Green Line.Diagonally across from the restaurant.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 987 people are saying

Masala Art - SW Waterfront reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.0Service
4.2Ambience
3.7Value

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982 Reviews

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KrithikaR
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Yummy paneer , I really thought it was quite nice and tasty!Naan is great too!
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CraigW VIP
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on September 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place. Very chill and laid-back atmosphere, great food, excellent service.
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LarryC VIP
Washington, D.C. Area22 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 6, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful in every way—food, staff, ambience!!! A treasure!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on August 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always fantastic, and the staff are very friendly and attentive! Overall a great experience!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area9 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, attentive service, the Happy Hour is back! The bhelpuri was excellent as always, and the bhaigan barta- eggplant - was rich and tasty, great with the naan. We were invited to try the Aam Palak Chaat - new to the menu for us - and it was so good. Will order that next visit for sure. A great spot to get dinner before a show at Arena Stage - a short walk - and much less expensive than the wharf. They serve lunch as well.
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MichaelR VIP
Baltimore / Maryland14 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 15, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food with ample portions. Stuffed paratha bread was wonderful. Very good biriani. Waitress and kitchen staff didn't coordinate signals on when food was to come out but we had a good time.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
4.0
Dined on August 13, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very good atmosphere, food was outstanding. Only downside was I’m new to this type of cuisine so the menu was lacking information about the dishes (how they are served, what is included,etc.) but the staff was very kind and helpful in answering my questions. With their help everything we ordered was amazing.
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ChelseaS
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, we recommend the appetizers. The spice was just right!
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debt
Washington, D.C. Area39 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 10, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food is EXCELLENT. Service August 10 was not up to par.
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BeaMarie VIP
Washington, D.C. Area110 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 5, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Each of the many times that we return to Masala Art, it is like coming home. It has a very welcoming ambience. Dishes we've enjoyed are spiced and prepared wonderfully. Kudos to Sarah who was our server at our last visit. Her efficient professionalism and friendly demeanor was truly appreciated. We also thank the manager for sharing a sample of a new appetizer; outstanding. We highly recommend anyone to go to Masala Art and enjoy a quality culinary experience.
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FAQs

Masala Art - SW Waterfront does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Masala Art - SW Waterfront also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 554-1101.

Masala Art - SW Waterfront is rated 4.2 stars by 987 OpenTable diners.

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This restaurant is permanently closed.

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1101 4th St SW, Washington, DC 20024

Additional information

Cross street
4th & M street SW
Neighborhood
Waterfront
Hours of operation
Monday to Sunday: Lunch: 1130am to 230pm (mon to fri) Dinner: 5pm to 10pm (sun to thu) 5pm to 1030pm (fri - sat) Brunch: 1130am - 3pm (sat - sun) Happy hour : 4pm - 7pm (mon to sun - at the bar only) 10pm to close every night -at the bar only
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Indian, Indian
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking garage just below the restaurant and plenty of street parking available
Public transit
Waterfront metro on Green Line.Diagonally across from the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ajay Ramola
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.masalaartdc.com/
Phone number
(202) 554-1101
Catering
full service available

Masala Art - SW Waterfront

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Vegetarian

Amuse

Aloo Tuk Chaat

First Course

Dahi Papdi

Bhune Bhutte ki Tikki

Second Course

Paneer Makhan Masala

Gobhi Tak - a - Tin

Baingan Mirch ka Salan

Third Course: Dessert Platter

Date and Figs Pudding

Cardamom Ice Cream

Gulab Jamun

Non-vegetarian

Amuse

Aloo Tuk Chaat

First Course

Mutton ki Nizami Pudina Seekh

Kafir Lime and Basil Chicken Tikka

Second Course

Murg Chandi Tikka

Kali Mirch ka Bhuna Gosht

Murgh Tikka Lababdar

Third Course: Dessert Platter

Date and Figs Pudding

Cardamom Ice Cream

Gulab Jamun

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FAQs

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