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Swahili Village The Consulate, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Swahili Village The Consulate

4.5
4.5
487 Reviews
$50 and over
African

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
Swahili Village Restaurant and Bar offers authentic Kenyan meals and Kenyan ambiance. Venture in and be transported to a city in Kenya. Karibu. We serve nyama choma, tilapia, samosas, imported beer, and beverages.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    African, Lounge, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Phone number
    (202) 758-3384
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    We can cater to private or corporate events of any size. Please contact 202-758-3384 and speak with a manager for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Call today and speak with a manager about your upcoming event.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    Dupont Circle
  • Cross Street
    19th St and M St NW
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available. Also there are 6 parking garages within 3 blocks
  • Public transit
    Less than 5 blocks from Farragut North, Farragut West, and Dupont Circle Metro Stations
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Offers

  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 16:00 - 19:00
    Happy Hour takes place from 4pm-7pm Monday-Friday. Craft cocktails, champagne, sangria and mimosas specials!

What 487 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Swahili Village The Consulate offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "phenomenal service." Guests rave about the Kenyan cuisine, especially the goat dishes and the "flaming margarita." The ambiance is warm and inviting, making it a "favorite spot in DC" for authentic African flavors.

487 Reviews
  1. carla

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was Perfect!!!! No negative feedback! Will absolutely be back!!

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  2. William

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ordered oxtails and they were not tender. Very tough and need to be cooked longer.

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  3. Neek

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    pricey drinks ….. food was fantastic …. great afro vibe

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  4. Elaine

    VIP

    Seattle

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful family dinner. The staff was very warm and friendly. Food was delicious and they made several good recommendations. Highly recommend

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  5. Lucy

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was amazing. The service was perfect. There were a couple of dessert items not available but everything else was great. The jollof isn’t Ghana jollof but it’s not bad. Definitely will go back.

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  6. Jeffrey

    VIP

    Washington DC

    85 reviews

    3.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good, but service was very slow. We didn't see our waitress for long periods of time.

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  7. Justina

    VIP

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great restaurant. Very welcoming from the moment we walked in. They serve authentic food that is yummy and delicious. We had chicken curry and goat stew. The selection of sides is amazing and we tried sides we never had before.

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  8. nicole

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We came from out of town for a night in DC. We tried to order drinks and they were out of all juice except for apple and cranberry (most of their signature cocktails call for pineapple juice). Not a deal breaker. HOWEVER, we went to order our meals and they were out of lamb, goat, and oxtails on a Friday night. We left after this.

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  9. Temwachi

    VIP

    Toronto

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for such a great night. We were well taken care of by Sharon!

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  10. Breee

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good every time . Drink are so nice & strong

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FAQs

Swahili Village The Consulate offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 758-3384.

Swahili Village The Consulate is rated 4.5 stars by 487 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Swahili Village The Consulate

1990 M St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    19th St and M St NW
  • Area
    Dupont Circle
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–2:00 am
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    African, Lounge, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available. Also there are 6 parking garages within 3 blocks
  • Public transit
    Less than 5 blocks from Farragut North, Farragut West, and Dupont Circle Metro Stations
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (202) 758-3384
  • Catering
    We can cater to private or corporate events of any size. Please contact 202-758-3384 and speak with a manager for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Call today and speak with a manager about your upcoming event.
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