The Roost
Restaurant, Food court
The Roost brings a whirlwind of culinary delights to 1401 Pennsylvania Ave. SE in Washington, DC. This trendy, family-friendly food court features an eclectic mix of cuisines, from savory sushi to comforting pizzas. Enjoy the convenience of ordering through a QR code right at your table, ensuring fast service and delicious meals. With a stellar array of thoughtful vegan options and a lively bar showcasing craft cocktails, it's a vibrant spot perfect for any meal or late-night craving. It’s a popular neighborhood gem you won’t want to miss!
Contact Info
- Location: 1401 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003
- Located in: Blackbird
- Phone: (202) 661-0142
- Price range: $$$$
Opening hours
- Monday: 8 am-10 pm
- Tuesday: 8 am-10 pm
- Wednesday: 8 am-10 pm
- Thursday: 8 am-10 pm
- Friday: 8 am-10 pm
- Saturday: 8 am-10 pm
- Sunday: 8 am-9 pm
Services
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Bar on site
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Toilets
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
- Casual
- Trendy
- Family friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Accepts reservations
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Free of charge street parking
- Difficult to find a space
Food & drink
Vibe
Nachos
Cappuccino
Burger
California roll
By owner
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Menus and Prices
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Reviews
The Roost is unlike any other place, it is a public seating area full of different food options.It mimics a school cafeteria, however what is unique is you scan a QR code on the table and start a tab on your phone! You can order from any restaurant in the roost from your table and don’t have to move! They have free WiFi, the service is quick and the facilities are clean! The food options are also unique, from coffee, pizza to pork buns and sushi!
Owner response
Thanks!
A collective of restaurants under one roof. The location is directly across the street from the Potomac Ave metro station. It's on the ground floor of a modern apt building. I liked their method of ordering food online thru the QR code at your table. You can look at the menus of each of the eateries and place your order and pay electronically.When it's ready a server brings your order from the restaurant to you. We stopped by twice and the food was great. We enjoyed square sliced pizza, Turkey Pesto sandwich on ciabatta, Queso El B with chips, and a small small bowl of pork wontons.Very popular, neighborhood spot.
Owner response
Thank you for stopping by!
***02/07/2024-After revisiting The Roost I would love to say Von, Jet, and J made a very pleasurable experience for me.After having a meatball sub that was very flavorful and juicy I was left not disappointed but wanting to try more.My cocktails came out fresh and flavorful.The service was quick and easy.So much great energy behind the bar and from all the staff i encountered, and I have to say thank you to Ms.Rachael. To start the space is beautiful, big, interesting and fun.The front bar was a horrible experience, I wanted to get food but I got one drink and headed to the back bar that someone had to tell me about.My bartender was passively rude and also didn’t want to show me how much I really owed him I believe.Couldn’t make my drink for nothing, and was telling me he will make my drink with these ingredients instead of what it’s supposed to be because he had more of something else and I guess I didn’t matter.Plus he said he would have to walk to the back to get what was needed.My drink got remade a few times.I closed out and went to the back bar and it was okay.The quesadilla was bomb, great amount for the price especially.When it comes to the bars, I don’t know how I feel about it.
Owner response
Thank you for taking the time to write this.If you are willing to share a few more details so I can address with the team, my email is rmarie@theroostsedc.com.Thank you!
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