Code Red

4.7

41 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

22:30

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Great for happy hour

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!
🥃 DC COCKTAIL WEEK 2024 🥃
29 Nov 2024 - 5 Dec 2024
✨ ~ Cocktails + Bites for just ONE PRICE ~ ✨ Join us for the week of Friday, November 29th to Thursday, December 5th for DC COCKTAIL WEEK! And join us on Thursday, December 5th from 7PM - CLOSE for our PROHIBITION REPEAL DAY ANNIVERSARY PARTY! 🥃 PAIRING 1 🥃 "Flaming Youth" Old Fashioned + Smoked Gouda Arancini $24 🥃 PAIRING 2 🥃 Yellow Negroni + Hearts of Palm Ceviche $26 🥃 PAIRING 3 🥃 Ward 8 + Grilled Octopus $30 Don't miss out on tasty cocktails perfectly paired with delicious bites for one special price this DC Cocktail Week 2024!
🎉 Speakeasy Prohibition Repeal Day Party! 🎉
5 Dec 2024 only
🎩✨ Step back in time with us on Thursday,December 5th at CODE RED from 7PM - CLOSE, as we toast to the 91st anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition—DC Cocktail Week 2024’s grand finale! For those who need a refresher: in on December 5th, 1933, Prohibition ended with the repeal of the 18th Amendment, putting the “wet” back in America’s whistle. So join us to celebrate Repeal Day and sip on specialty cocktails, enjoy whiskey tasting flights, groove to live music, and test your wits in Prohibition-era trivia. Dress to the nines in your best 1930s garb for a costume contest too! 🥃🎶

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 41 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
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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 vibrant speakeasy atmosphere with "great music" and a 1930s vibe. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and flavorful dishes. While some mention value concerns and limited menu options for specific diets, the diverse food variety and unique cocktails make it a must-visit.

41 Reviews

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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.
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Tore
Cleveland
8 reviews
vip
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!
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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.
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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.
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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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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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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Come here allot , but the chicken wings are not good at all.. way to much breading and no meat.. revamp that and it would be perfect and create your own sauce for your wings and I’m happy
Code RedResponded on 30 July 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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SolFoodie
Chicago
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 17 July 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Speakeasy that brought a new but old vibe. Great atmosphere, great music, great service, great food!
Code RedResponded on 30 July 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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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 41 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

24 Nov 2024

22:30

Booked 7 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 🦪

🥃 DC COCKTAIL WEEK 2024 🥃

🎉 Speakeasy Prohibition Repeal Day Party! 🎉

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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