Florida Avenue Grill

“The Capitol’s Capital of Soul Food”... - Zagat Guide

The Capitol’s Capital of Soul Food, this DC landmark, a U Street Corridor old-school diner lined with photos of famous African-Americans, offers cheap Southern comfort food like grits, half-smokes, cornbread, hash browns and down home breakfast with a lot of flavor. Join all of the local churchgoers in their Sunday best for weekend brunch served with a side of sweetness by an awesome staff. -Zagat Guide

11/20/2023

All Florida Avenue Grill Thanksgiving catering orders must be finalized by 5pm today (Mon Nov 20)… Offerings are: Baked Chicken, Fried Chicken, Fried Catfish, Salmon Cake Patties. Sides: Mac & Cheese, Collard Greens, Candied Yams, Potato Salad, and Cornbread Muffins. Half and whole pans available.

Email your requested MENU and QUANTITY to [email protected] and we will respond with a quote for you. Please include your name and phone number in your email.

If we are already in discussion regarding your job, please kindly approve & return your quote to us today by 5pm.

All orders are pickup. Pickup time is 12-2pm Wed Nov 22.

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Photos from Florida Avenue Grill's post 11/17/2023

Florida Avenue Grill is NOW OPEN WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS + FRI, SAT & SUN from 9am - 2pm! Stop by and patronize us and our sister restaurant Halfway Tree DC!

Also we are now accepting Delivery Orders via Door Door and other apps! Link below…

https://www.doordash.com/store/half-way-tree-washington-23182595/29087966/?utm_source=mx_share

11/15/2023

Happy to announce that starting today Florida Avenue Grill is now OPEN WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS from 9am - 2pm in addition to our current hours of 9am -2pm FRI, SAT & SUN! Stop by TODAY for breakfast!

Also we now are accepting Delivery Orders via Door Dash and other apps thru our sister-restaurant Halfway Tree DC.

Link to order: https://www.doordash.com/store/half-way-tree-washington-23182595/29087966/?utm_source=mx_share

11/08/2023

Florida Avenue Grill is proud to announce that we are a recipient of this year’s Black Kitchen Initiative grant! 🙏🏽 Thank you to , , and for the support.

With this support—and YOUR continued support DC—we are also happy to announce that STARTING NEXT WED NOV 15th we will now be OPEN WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS from 9am - 2pm in addition to our current hours of 9am -2pm FRI-SUN!

Thanks for standing by us as we continue to serve you as we have . We look forward to continuing to expand our hours of operation back towards our pre-pandemic levels.

Check out or heinz.com/blackkitchen to learn more about the program and other grantees.

12/04/2022

Have Florida Avenue Grill CATER your organization’s HOLIDAY PARTY or CHRISTMAS DINNER!

Pick your favorite selections from our Special Holiday Menu:

Southern Fried Chicken, Baked Chicken, Cajun-Fried Catfish, Barbecue Ribs, Smothered Pork Chops (with Gravy), Collard Greens, Baked Macaroni and Cheese, Candied Yams, Fresh Cornbread Muffins, Potato Salad, and Homemade Apple Pie

Email [email protected] to receive an order form.

All orders are Pick-Up Only and must be placed 8 days in advance. $500 minimum.
Warmer boxes are available to rent for transporting food.

We are closed Dec 25 to Dec 29 but providing catering right up thru Dec 24 (for Christmas Dinner). We re-open on New Year’s Day Weekend (Fri, Sat & Sun) and we’ll be serving the New Year’s Day specials like black-eyed peas and collard greens. Still here for you DC

07/04/2021

Florida Avenue Grill is closed today in commemoration of the Fourth of July… We will reopen again on Friday, still with our limited hours: Fri, Sat & Sun 9am-2pm. We’re still doing carryout only but we hope to return to dining-in soon. Thx for continuing to support us . Thx for the wonderful photo from the archives!

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Opening Hours

Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 9pm
Sunday 8am - 4:30pm

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