Awakening Bar and Grill

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About

Awakening Bar & Grill brings bold DC-inspired flavors to a lively social setting. Guests enjoy signature dishes like Mumbo wings, crab cakes, and half-smokes crafted with local pride. The bar program highlights creative cocktails designed to pair with the menu's comfort-driven favorites. A vibrant crowd, upbeat atmosphere, and modern décor make it a go-to spot for relaxed evenings and weekend gatherings.

Reviews

Overall rating

(based on 10 responses)

5.0 (out of 5.0)

Member reviews

  • Great place to go for a meal and they also may have live music on the day you go!

    CEWashington, DCMarch 23, 2026
  • I enjoyed this new place the food, music and drinks along with the service was great!

    CEWashington, DCMarch 09, 2026
  • Outstanding happy hour!

    GSWashington , DCFebruary 10, 2026
  • The fried greenbeans are exquisitely light, fun and flavorful! We also got to try the extended restaurant week and wow, what a menu! Loved the surf and turf on there and I greatly appreciate how smoothly the staff both front and back of house handled the only small problem we've had now in three visits. The restaurant week dessert with fried shortbread, berries, and whipped cream was one of the best dishes we enjoyed out of two weeks of very good food. Fingers crossed we see that on the menu longer term. Their cocktail game is strong as well. The Botanical Garden is different and wonderful. Their classics like the mules and old fashioned have well places twists while remaining solid.

    The establishment replied to this review on February 05, 2026Thanks so much GS for your review! We love hearing about our customers’ positive experiences, and we can’t wait to have you back! We will definitely try to keep some of the restaurant week specials that so many people enjoyed on our regular or specials list.
    GSWashington , DCFebruary 03, 2026
  • KWDulles, VAMarch 27, 2026
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Awakening Bar and Grill Summary

American (New)

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  • Mon 4/13/2026, benefits are available
  • Tue 4/14/2026, benefits are available
  • Wed 4/15/2026, benefits are available
  • Thu 4/16/2026, benefits are available
  • Fri 4/17/2026, benefits are available
  • Sat 4/18/2026, benefits are available
  • Sun 4/19/2026, benefits are available

Location

520 8th St SeWashington, DC 20003

Contact

Hours

  • MonClosed
  • Tue12:00PM to 10:00PM
  • Wed12:00PM to 10:00PM
  • Thu12:00PM to 1:00AM
  • Fri12:00PM to 2:00AM
  • Sat11:00AM to 2:00AM
  • Sun11:00AM to 9:00PM
Please note the above hours may vary.

Details

Benefit guidelines

Unlimited visits; Cash back awarded on qualifying dines up to the maximum spending limit of $2000 per month.

Payment options

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Cuisine

American (New)

Establishment type

Casual, Restaurant

Features

Delivery, Dress Code: Casual, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Outdoor Dining, Smoke Free, TV, Take Out, Trendy

Breakfast

Not Applicable

Lunch

Under $30

Dinner

Under $30

Open for

Catering, Dinner, Lunch

About

Awakening Bar & Grill brings bold DC-inspired flavors to a lively social setting. Guests enjoy signature dishes like Mumbo wings, crab cakes, and half-smokes crafted with local pride. The bar program highlights creative cocktails designed to pair with the menu's comfort-driven favorites. A vibrant crowd, upbeat atmosphere, and modern décor make it a go-to spot for relaxed evenings and weekend gatherings.

Location

520 8th St SeWashington, DC 20003

Contact

Hours

  • MonClosed
  • Tue12:00PM to 10:00PM
  • Wed12:00PM to 10:00PM
  • Thu12:00PM to 1:00AM
  • Fri12:00PM to 2:00AM
  • Sat11:00AM to 2:00AM
  • Sun11:00AM to 9:00PM
Please note the above hours may vary.

Reviews

Overall rating

(based on 10 responses)

5.0 (out of 5.0)

Member reviews

  • Great place to go for a meal and they also may have live music on the day you go!

    CEWashington, DCMarch 23, 2026
  • I enjoyed this new place the food, music and drinks along with the service was great!

    CEWashington, DCMarch 09, 2026
  • Outstanding happy hour!

    GSWashington , DCFebruary 10, 2026
  • The fried greenbeans are exquisitely light, fun and flavorful! We also got to try the extended restaurant week and wow, what a menu! Loved the surf and turf on there and I greatly appreciate how smoothly the staff both front and back of house handled the only small problem we've had now in three visits. The restaurant week dessert with fried shortbread, berries, and whipped cream was one of the best dishes we enjoyed out of two weeks of very good food. Fingers crossed we see that on the menu longer term. Their cocktail game is strong as well. The Botanical Garden is different and wonderful. Their classics like the mules and old fashioned have well places twists while remaining solid.

    The establishment replied to this review on February 05, 2026Thanks so much GS for your review! We love hearing about our customers’ positive experiences, and we can’t wait to have you back! We will definitely try to keep some of the restaurant week specials that so many people enjoyed on our regular or specials list.
    GSWashington , DCFebruary 03, 2026
  • KWDulles, VAMarch 27, 2026
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Details

Benefit guidelines

Unlimited visits; Cash back awarded on qualifying dines up to the maximum spending limit of $2000 per month.

Payment options

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Cuisine

American (New)

Establishment type

Casual, Restaurant

Features

Delivery, Dress Code: Casual, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Outdoor Dining, Smoke Free, TV, Take Out, Trendy

Breakfast

Not Applicable

Lunch

Under $30

Dinner

Under $30

Open for

Catering, Dinner, Lunch

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