Baby Shank

4.2

174 Reviews

$31 to $50

French / Japanese

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

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Welcome to Baby Shank Restaurant & Bar. Join us for our New Brunch Menu!
Bring a friend or 2, or host a gathering of 300. We offer you a French-inspired menu, including Bavette Steak and Steamed Mussels, or our signature sushi rolls, including the award winning Fish & Chips. Enjoy it with our popular Jalisco Mule, made with Libelula Tequila. And top it all off with the classic Crème Brulé.

News & Notes:
Happy Hour is served Wednesday -Friday in the Bar & Rooftop Bar High Tops
Rooftop Garden - High tops are first come first serve

Baby Shank's historic address was originally built by the National Capital Brewing Co in 1911. The original exposed brick, mansard roof, and arched windows set the mood for guests when they arrive. Warmly lit by chandeliers, the 2 story space has a modern, yet soothing historic feel.

Host your next gathering with us. We have 4 spaces on 2 floors, including an upstairs lounge and rooftop garden. Contact us at Events@BabyShank.com for more info.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French / Japanese, Sushi, French
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:30 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(202) 506-4466
Website
http://Babyshank.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Our exceptional menu and dedicated staff can make your off site catering easy and delicious. Contact us at Events@BabyShank.com for more info.
Private party facilities
Baby Shank has 4 spaces on 2 floors (upstairs lounge & rooftop garden). Host up to 350+ guests. The historic building was originally owned by the National Capital Brewing Co in 1911. Warmly lit by chandelier, and accented with exposed brick, mansard roof, and arched windows. The 2 level space has a modern, yet soothing historic feel.

Location
1602 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009-6210
Neighborhood
Dupont Circle
Cross street
Intersection of U St, 16th St and New Hampshire Ave. SBucks next door.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Metro: U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo, 1240 U St NW 20009 Green/Yellow lines 8 minute walk - Head West Buses: Baby Shank is right next to a bus stop - Buses 90 & 96 Stop ID: 1001673 U St NW & New Hampshire Ave NW Steps away from Bust drop off - Buses S2 & S9 U St NW & 16th St NW
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Popular dishes

Roasted Salmon$24.00
lemon, watercress
Roasted Chicken$19.00
half chicken marinated with herbs
Steamed Mussels$17.00
pomodoro sauce, white wine
Black Angus Burger$17.00
cabot clothbound swiss cheese, prosciutto
Lamb Shank$37.00
asparagus risotto braised with vegetables, herbs, and red wine
The Rack of Lamb$37.00
parmesan risotto, asparagus
Shrimp Scampi$15.00
cherry tomatoes, lemon, butter
Bavette Steak$26.00
arugula salad, crispy shallots, thyme
New York Strip$44.00
14 oz, dry aged parmesan, cherry tomatoes
Branzino$36.00
persillade, baby tomatoes

Sushi

Hamachi Crudo$15.00
red onion, soy vinaigrette, olive oil, orange
Scallops Gratin$15.00
tofu bechamel sauce
Fish & Chips$15.00
red onion, white fish, olive oil, malt vinegar, wasabi tartare, potato crisps
S.O.S$15.00
salmon, strawberry, cucumber, avocado, orange, miso
Shrimp Beignet$14.00
orange curry tartare, asparagus, soy sheet
Spicy Tuna Beignets$14.00
roast vegetable puree
Beets Tartare$14.00
miso, orange, ginger, garlic
French-Style Hamachi Roll$16.00
yuzu soy dressing, onion, truffle oil
Escargots$15.00
shiso butter, shitake, mushroom

Sides

Onion Rings$9.00
beer batter, tartare sauce, parmesan
Sauteed Shishito Peppers$9.00
Charred Broccolini$10.00
pinenut, ricotta
Truffle Fries$9.00
grated old parmesan
Roasted Cauliflower$9.00
green goddes, za'atar
Roasted Medley Potatoes$10.00
shiitake mushroom
Roasted Corn$10.00
coconut cream, wild rice, lemongrass

Dessert

Chocolate Tart$10.00
Vanilla ice cream
Classic Crème Brulé$12.00
Sweet custard

What 174 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Baby Shank offers a vibrant dining experience with standout "branzino is the best" and expertly crafted cocktails. The rooftop is a perfect spot for socializing with "great atmosphere" and stunning views. While some service experiences vary, the "attentive and friendly" staff ensure a memorable visit. Highly recommended for unique DC dining!

174 Reviews

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Tucker
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great drink, music too loud, menu small but good, nothing great though
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Alan
Washington DC
511 reviews
5.0
511 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place. Antonio is great to work with and has amazing customer service.
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Ron
Washington DC
22 reviews
1.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
a Brunch on Sunday Nov 10th that failed miserably. Once seated we (2) waited to order drinks. After about 10 minutes we flagged down a waiter and ordered them. At the same time we ordered the food but found that both items we chose on-line were no longer available. NB: on-line Menus are not current. After another 15 minutes we flagged down the waiter and asked for our drinks. After another 10 minutes we got up, walked downstairs and left. But not before finding the staff arguing behind the bar. This was a 2nd visit since Baby Shank opened. The first was a disaster too as we were overcharged for 'Happy Hours' drinks. That was corrected but if we had not checked the full bill we would have been Baby Shank suckers. FINISHED w/Baby Shank !!
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Alan
Washington DC
511 reviews
5.0
511 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Eunice is always very kind and helpful. Love the food and drinks here. Definitely check it out. Also, the roof deck is really cool!
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AmberLynn
Washington DC
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
All the tables for 2 didn't have menus like the other party tables. We waited awkwardly and had to raise our hand to request a menu. Service was good after that. Sunday at noon we had the place nearly solo. When we left around 1 it started to fill up. We’ll come back to try dinner & the patio
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Nadia
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loveeed my experience here!! Accommodated my large party of 10! Food was great and the ambiance was amazing!! Our server was prompt, enjoyed my birthday celebration! Will be back
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Patrick
New York City
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Tried to sit 3 of us at a 2 top where I kept getting bumped and felt like I was sitting in someone else’s party. They relocated us to 4 top. Food had no salt, and one of our entrees didn’t come out til everyone else was almost finished. Overall atmosphere was extremely chaotic. At one point a waiter slipped carrying an entire bucket of mussels and broth covering the lady sitting at the table we’d been sitting at in muscles and shells
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Melanie
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience & the best burger I’ve had in DC!
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Paul
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Our server Sam was great! He waited two parties over 10 people and didn’t mess up anything. I had the spicy scallop sushi roll and the branzino. The fish was cooked great! It was just a smidge too boney. Drink was good too, I had the old fashioned. Only other note would be who ever makes the old fashioned it should have just the one large ice cube. My drink had crushed ice in it and watered down my drink quickly
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Cam
Baltimore
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Service was good overall, our server checked in on us as needed. Ambience was amazing for such a sunny and nice day. Food was decent overall.
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Baby Shank is rated 4.2 stars by 174 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

1602 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009-6210

Additional information

Cross street
Intersection of U St, 16th St and New Hampshire Ave. SBucks next door.
Neighborhood
Dupont Circle
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:30 pm–1:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French / Japanese, Sushi, French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Metro: U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo, 1240 U St NW 20009Green/Yellow lines8 minute walk - Head WestBuses:Baby Shank is right next to a bus stop - Buses 90 & 96Stop ID: 1001673U St NW & New Hampshire Ave NWSteps away from Bust drop off - Buses S2 & S9U St NW & 16th St NW
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://Babyshank.com/
Phone number
(202) 506-4466
Catering
Our exceptional menu and dedicated staff can make your off site catering easy and delicious. Contact us at Events@BabyShank.com for more info.
Private party facilities
Baby Shank has 4 spaces on 2 floors (upstairs lounge & rooftop garden). Host up to 350+ guests. The historic building was originally owned by the National Capital Brewing Co in 1911. Warmly lit by chandelier, and accented with exposed brick, mansard roof, and arched windows. The 2 level space has a modern, yet soothing historic feel.

Baby Shank

Make a reservation

Additional information

Lamb Shank

Baby Shank Burger

New York Strip

Charcuterie & Cheese

Board of (5)$37.00

Board of (3)$23.00

Duck Pate$17.00

Soup & Salad

Burrata$16.00

Little Mix Green$13.00

French Onion Soup$10.00

Classic Caesar Salad$13.00

Sea & Land

Roasted Salmon$24.00

Roasted Chicken$19.00

Steamed Mussels$17.00

Black Angus Burger$17.00

Lamb Shank$37.00

The Rack of Lamb$37.00

Shrimp Scampi$15.00

Bavette Steak$26.00

New York Strip$44.00

Branzino$36.00

Sushi

Hamachi Crudo$15.00

Scallops Gratin$15.00

Fish & Chips$15.00

S.O.S$15.00

Shrimp Beignet$14.00

Spicy Tuna Beignets$14.00

Beets Tartare$14.00

French-Style Hamachi Roll$16.00

Escargots$15.00

Sides

Onion Rings$9.00

Sauteed Shishito Peppers$9.00

Charred Broccolini$10.00

Truffle Fries$9.00

Roasted Cauliflower$9.00

Roasted Medley Potatoes$10.00

Roasted Corn$10.00

Dessert

Chocolate Tart$10.00

Classic Crème Brulé$12.00

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