Provost

Name: Provost
Address: 2129 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC, United States, 20018
Telephone: (202) 200-9852
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (117)

$30 and under

American

2129 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20018

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for brunch
Great for creative cocktails

Provost is a laid back, American style restaurant with soul food roots serving organic fare in a gorgeous setting. We believe in healthy food, good times, and great service. Join us for brunch, dinner, or drinks.

Our rooftop is now open for dining.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Soul food
Hours of operation
Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Dinner Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 200-9852
Website
http://provostdc.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2129 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20018
Neighborhood
Brookland / Brentwood
Parking details
None

Offers

All Day Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Fri - 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Sat - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Happy Hour at Provost is a delightful experience where you can unwind and enjoy a selection of handcrafted cocktails at a special price. Our happy hour runs all day, every day, allowing you to savor these delicious drinks at your convenience. Indulge in our signature cocktails such as the Margaritalian, El Presidente, Paloma, Lemon Drop, and Gimlet, each expertly crafted to tantalize your taste buds. If you're feeling adventurous, try our Dulce Vida Flight featuring Lime, Pineapple Jalapeño, and Grapefruit margaritas.
Open Mic
Multiple dates available
Sat - 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Every First Saturday of the month, Embark on a journey of creativity and expression at Provost's Open Mic event, held every first Saturday from 5 to 8 pm. Hosted by the talented wordsmith, Nerd the Poet, this evening promises to be a celebration of art, talent, and community. Indulge in a diverse range of performances, from poetry readings to musical acts, comedy sketches, and everything in between. Nerd the Poet's warm hosting style ensures a welcoming environment where every artist feels valued and appreciated. Mark your calendars for the first Saturday of the month and join us at Provost for an unforgettable evening of artistic exploration and community camaraderie. Let your voice be heard, your talent shine, and your spirit soar at the Open Mic hosted by Nerd the Poet.
Weekender Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Step into the weekend with our exclusive "Weekender" Happy Hour at Provost, where the fun begins from 5 to 7 pm every Saturday and Sunday. Join us for a limited time to enjoy our signature drinks at a special price, crafted to elevate your weekend experience.

Spinach Dip$10.00
White wine, vegetables, and artisan cheeses with toasted bread
Four Cheese Mac & Cheese Balls$9.00
Gouda, sharp cheddar, cream cheese, and monterey jack with a quinoa and panko bread crumb crust
Stuffed Mushroom Bites$10.00
Spinach, pepper, white wine, cream cheese, and parmesan stuffed into a portabella mushroom cap and topped with panko breadcrumbs
Lollipop Chicken Wings$13.00
Grilled or fried and tossed in your choice of mouth watering sauce: jerk, buffalo, barbecue, sweet spicy chili, or naked
Jumbo Lump Crab Stuffed Colossal Shrimp$18.00
Lemon caper aioli, fresh lemon zest
Cauliflower Bites$10.00
Lightly fried or roasted in a tempura batter with cucumber dill dipping sauce

Entrees

Served with your choice of one side

Provost Burger$18.00
Choice of ground beef, ground turkey, or grilled or fried chicken topped with cheese, lettuce, and grilled onions
Whole Wild Caught Red Snapper$29.00
Fried whole and served with coconut rice
Crab Cake$28.00
Jumbo lump mixture pan seared and drizzled with our signature creamy black garlic aioli
Wild Caught Coho Salmon$29.00
Served with lemon caper aioli
Chicken Cordon Bleu$19.00
Crispy fried organic boneless breast, stuffed with turkey, spinach, and gouda, and topped with herb infused cream
Portabella Mushroom Burger$14.00
Grilled or raw with a basil pesto aioli with roasted red peppers, served on a toasted bun or bed of lettuce
Surf and Turf$36.00
Grilled sirloin filet topped with shrimp
Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Pasta$28.00
Jumbo prawns, chicken breast, tomatoes, spinach, and Cajun cream sauce
Chef's Special Wild Rockfish$33.00

Dessert

From scratch, small batch delights with fresh fruit

Assorted Sorbets$6.00
Pineapple or mango-banana-orange
Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake$10.00
Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich$10.00
Chocolate chip or sugar cookie with vanilla ice cream
Bread Pudding$10.00
Served with vanilla ice cream

What 117 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Provost offers a "fantastic time" with "wonderful food" and "lovely" staff, making it a "gem" for visitors. Guests appreciate the "diverse menu" with vegetarian options and specialties like the grilled stuffed snapper. The cozy atmosphere and attentive service make it a "delightful brunch experience."

117 Reviews

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Candace
Washington, D.C. Area35 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Service and food were great! Will be back for brunch. Wasn’t that impressed with the drinks.
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John
Columbus21 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great surprise on all levels. We had two members of our party of four with challenging dietary concerns for whom recipes were graciously accommodated without compromising the dishes. The lobster Mac is the best I’ve ever had. The drinks were great as well. I can’t wait to go again. We traveled from over an hour a way and it was totally worth it. Stunning! What a gem!
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Paul VIP
Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another awesome experience, every time we’ve come to Provost, it is a fantastic time, wonderful food, lovely and amazing people there, we love Provost! We always leave feeling good, they care about people and the food they prepare, no matter what we’ve ordered, is always outstanding, so good tasting, fresh, the whole experience is absolutely fantastic, we will, of course, be back!
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Renea
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely a gem. I enjoyed my Mother’s Day. Nina and her family were very attentive.
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Shawn
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The restaurant is smaller than we thought, we had reservations, but still they were going to sit us on the rooftop deck, which would have been fine but they only had one umbrella and the sun was beaming directly on us. So they then moved us downstairs and we were a party of 5 and the space was cramped. That wouldn't have been the worst, but then our food came out sporadically and not all together, mine came so late that I ended up immediately boxing it. To top it off 3 of us had strawberry lemonade and it was not good, to the point that we had them taken off the receipt. We are rooting for them to do better and make it, but sadly we won't be back anytime soon.
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Emanuel VIP
Austin39 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to go to. Cozy inside. The BEST food ever!!!! Parking is minimal outside but once you get inside, you won’t be disappointed. Top notch service and food.
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Charles
Nashville1 review
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went with a friend and will be back it was fun food was great
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Jenna VIP
Greater Boston2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Definitely order the fish early as it’s a whole fish that takes a bit to cook.
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Kathleen VIP
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food! Plenty of options for vegetarians. All five in the party were pleased with their meal. Very welcoming vibe. All the staff were friendly and seemed to enjoy working at Provost. If in the area again, would return for a meal.
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Mesi VIP
Washington, D.C. Area35 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed our first time at Provost. The server was very attentive and the food very tasty. We will be back for sure.
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Provost is rated 4.4 stars by 117 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

2129 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20018

Additional information

Neighborhood
Brookland / Brentwood
Hours of operation
Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Dinner Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Soul food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None

Website
http://provostdc.com/
Phone number
(202) 200-9852

Provost

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About this restaurant

Additional information

All Day Happy Hour

Open Mic

Weekender Happy Hour

Soup and Salad

Soup du Jour$8.00

Superfood Salad$13.00

Tofu Salad$15.00

Small Bites

Spinach Dip$10.00

Four Cheese Mac & Cheese Balls$9.00

Stuffed Mushroom Bites$10.00

Lollipop Chicken Wings$13.00

Jumbo Lump Crab Stuffed Colossal Shrimp$18.00

Cauliflower Bites$10.00

Entrees

Provost Burger$18.00

Whole Wild Caught Red Snapper$29.00

Crab Cake$28.00

Wild Caught Coho Salmon$29.00

Chicken Cordon Bleu$19.00

Portabella Mushroom Burger$14.00

Surf and Turf$36.00

Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Pasta$28.00

Chef's Special Wild Rockfish$33.00

Dessert

Assorted Sorbets$6.00

Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake$10.00

Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich$10.00

Bread Pudding$10.00

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