Code Red

4.7

43 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

21 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

CODE RED : We’re a celebration of freedom that transports you back into the Prohibition Era while embracing modernity with classic cocktails, eclectic cuisine, and outstanding service.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Speakeasy, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:30 am
Phone number
(202) 265-0590
Website
http://www.codereddc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Vicente Martinez
Private party facilities
Please contact us for private events

Location
2440 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009-2004
Area
Adams Morgan
Cross Street
Colombia Road and 18th Street
Parking details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

🦪 $1 Oyster "Shuck & Sip" Tuesdays 🦪
Multiple dates available
Join us every Tuesday for $1 OYSTERS from 5PM - CLOSE until we run out of oysters!
🎩✨ NYE 3-Course Dinner Menu ✨🎩
US$65.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Join us on New Years Eve for a 3-Course Pre-Fixe dinner with a complimentary glass of bubbly for $65pp. Please note our regular menu will not be available at this time so guests must join us for the Pre-Fixe Menu. 🎩✨ 1st Course (Choice Of): WALDORF SALAD ROASTED BEET, ARUGULA & BURRATA SALAD SMOKED BONE MARROW 🎩✨ Main Course (Choice Of): ROASTED AMISH CHICKEN BREAST RACK OF LAMB PAN SEARED SCALLOPS BEEF TENDERLOIN & SEARED FOIE GRAS WILD MUSHROOM RAVIOLI 🎩✨ Desserts (Choice Of): CHOCOLATE SALTED CARAMEL SOUFFLÉ CRÈME BRULEE PASSION FRUIT SORBET
🥂 NYE BOOTLEGGER BASH 🥂 - STANDING ROOM ONLY
US$85.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us at CODE RED this New Year's Eve for a Bootlegger Bash to remember! We will be offering an Open Bar with featured specialty Prohibition Cocktails (including our Espresso Martini, Southside, Mary Pickford, Kinky Thompson, and Old Fashioned), a Champagne Toast, Party Favors, and live DJ. Cold Small Plates will also be available for purchase at a-la-carte prices. PLEASE NOTE THAT LAST CALL FOR BEVERAGES WILL BE AT 1:30AM. We will also be offering a Pre-Fixe 3-Course NYE Dinner Menu from 5pm - 9pm. Please note our regular menu will not be available at this time so guests must reserve the 3-Course Dinner. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE EVENT SO PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY.

BURRATA, TOMATOES & PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA US$14.00
Aged Balsamic, Olive Oil, Crostini
Smoked Bone MarrowUS$24.00
Parsley, Capers & Garlic salad, Toasted Baguette
Cheese & Charcuterie (For 2)US$24.00
Prosciutto, Copa, Brie, Peppercorn Asiago, Gorgonzola, Cornichons, Olives, Assorted Crackers & Bread
Heart of Palm CevicheUS$14.00
Avocado, Tomatoes, Onions, Jalapeno, Cilantro, Lime
Tuna TartareUS$18.00
Sushi Grade Tuna, Sesame Oil, Soy Sauce, Avocado, Nori Chips
Blooming ArtichokesUS$16.00
Truffle Aioli
Seared Foie GrasUS$26.00
Lingonberry Jam, Toast
Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUS$18.00
Cocktail Sauce, Lemon

Small Plates

Steak PicahnaUS$24.00
House Marinade with Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Madagascan Colossal PrawnUS$28.00
Two 3.5 oz Whole Prawn, Butter, Lemon
Grilled OctopusUS$17.00
Chimichurri Sauce
Pan Seared ScallopsUS$24.00
Lemon Risotto
Lollipop Lamb ChopsUS$26.00
3 Chops | Garlic, Olive Oil, Lemon Juice
Wagyu Beef SlidersUS$18.00
Cheese & Caramelized Onions, Fries
Wings & WingettesUS$13.00
Choice of Buffalo, Sweet Chili or BBQ
- With FriesUS$14.00

Sides

Hand-Cut Duck Fat FriesUS$10.00
Truffle FriesUS$9.00
French FriesUS$7.00
Tater TotsUS$7.00
Crispy Brussel SproutsUS$8.00

Desserts

New York Cheese CakeUS$9.00
Flourless Chocolate CakeUS$9.00
Crème BruleeUS$10.00

What 43 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Washington, D.C. Area
Lively
District of Columbia
Neighbourhood gem
District of Columbia
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Code Red offers a "great atmosphere" with its speakeasy vibe and ambient lighting. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and unique cocktails. The food, while praised for taste, could use more variety, particularly for chicken and fish lovers. Highlights include a "beautifully designed bar" and "friendly, professional" staff.

43 Reviews

M
Malik
VIP
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was amazing! Great Prohibition-style vibes, stellar service, and incredible food. Highlights: Crystal Old Fashioned, bone marrow, scallops, lamb chops, and the Old Forester Bourbon Flight. 10/10—will return!
Code RedResponded on 6 December 2024
Thank you for five stars review! We value and appreciate kind words about our team, drinks and food! Please come visit us soon again!!
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Alyaa
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was great. A bit louder than I anticipated. Crowd seemed on the younger tail of 20’s
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Erica
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food options. Drinks were good. The service was excellent. Our waitress was super sweet and the entire staff was very welcoming. I was on a first date and she toasted with us lol. We really enjoyed ourselves. The ambiance was perfect. We went on a Wednesday evening.
Code RedResponded on 6 December 2024
Thank you for five stars review! We value and appreciate kind words about our team, drinks and food! Please come visit us soon again!!
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Tore
VIP
Cleveland
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 25 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service and $1 oysters and amazing drinks!
Code RedResponded on 6 December 2024
Thank you so much for such a great review!!! We are so happy to hear about your experience and will look forward to welcome you back soon!
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Justin
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Intimate and filled with real speakeasy vibes with the ambient lighting. Not a quiet but also not overly noisy place. The steak and fries were superb. Wine skeleton was decent as well. 4/5.
Code RedResponded on 6 December 2024
Thank you so much for such a great review!!! We are so happy to hear about your experience and will look forward to welcome you back soon!
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Paul
New York City
30 reviews
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on 28 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First visit and it was splendid. The food was very tasty and their mixed liquor drinks were rather unique. My only complaint is if you are only chicken or fish eater, there needs to be added grilled/seared entres of salmon, sole or chicken or similar selections. The menu, imo, isn’t fully rounded out. The 1930s ambiance with period photos and memorabilia was fantastic. The decor, with a tree in the middle of the floor , high backed comfortable seats and nice chandeliers were very lovely. The bar is beautifully designed. The speak easy typed door entrance made you feel a raid was imminent. Lol! If able, choose our waiter, D, who was very affable, professional and extremely knowledgeable about the menu, its presentation and preparation, is he is degreed in hospitality management. Overall, a tremendously wonderful experience and I will be returning.
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Maria
Milwaukee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 28 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We had a great time, I was pleased with the service and the quality of our dishes. We ordered from the summer restaurant week three course tasting menu. Our favorites were the bone marrow, tenderloin tips, and scallops. Our waitress Ana Pia was attentive and friendly.
Code RedResponded on 6 December 2024
Thank you for five stars review! We value and appreciate kind words about our team, drinks and food! Please come visit us soon again!!
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Gene
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love coming here. Mark, at the door, and Emilio made our visit fantastic as always. We will be back again and again.
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G
Graham
Washington DC
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 16 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food, service, and ambience was all very good but the value kinda sucked. $55 for one thing of bone marrow, a creme brule and 2 scallops on a tiny bed of risotto felt kinda skimpy. If there was like 4 scallops with 2x more risotto I’de say worth it but it felt like it should’ve been more like $45 not $55.
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ArneldaB
Washington DC
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on 11 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for my husband’s birthday, friends joined us it was perfect! The suspense was worth it and did not disappoint! Ambiance, staff, food and drinks all a 10!
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FAQs

Code Red offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Code Red also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 265-0590.

Code Red is rated 4.7 stars by 43 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

21 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

2440 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009-2004

Additional information

Cross Street
Colombia Road and 18th Street
Area
Adams Morgan
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:30 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Speakeasy, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Vicente Martinez
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.codereddc.com/
Phone number
(202) 265-0590
Private party facilities
Please contact us for private events

Code Red

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

🦪 $1 Oyster "Shuck & Sip" Tuesdays 🦪

🎩✨ NYE 3-Course Dinner Menu ✨🎩

🥂 NYE BOOTLEGGER BASH 🥂 - STANDING ROOM ONLY

Appetizers

BURRATA, TOMATOES & PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA US$14.00

Smoked Bone MarrowUS$24.00

Cheese & Charcuterie (For 2)US$24.00

Heart of Palm CevicheUS$14.00

Tuna TartareUS$18.00

Blooming ArtichokesUS$16.00

Seared Foie GrasUS$26.00

Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUS$18.00

Small Plates

Steak PicahnaUS$24.00

Madagascan Colossal PrawnUS$28.00

Grilled OctopusUS$17.00

Pan Seared ScallopsUS$24.00

Lollipop Lamb ChopsUS$26.00

Wagyu Beef SlidersUS$18.00

Wings & WingettesUS$13.00

Sides

Hand-Cut Duck Fat FriesUS$10.00

Truffle FriesUS$9.00

French FriesUS$7.00

Tater TotsUS$7.00

Crispy Brussel SproutsUS$8.00

Desserts

New York Cheese CakeUS$9.00

Flourless Chocolate CakeUS$9.00

Crème BruleeUS$10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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