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Bardia's New Orleans Cafe

2412 18th St. NW, Washington, DC 20009 | 202-234-0420
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Neighborhood:

Adams Morgan

Metro:

Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan (Red Line)

Cuisines:

Cajun/Creole

Tags:

brunch, takeout, gumbo, coffee, beignets

hours:

Tue-Fri 11 am-9:30 pm, Sat 10 am-10 pm, Sun 10 am-9:30 pm

Atmosphere:

Nonsmoking

Price:

$

Quick Take

A friendly, laid-back New Orleans-style restaurant that serves up tasty food and authentic Hurricanes, a potent, sweet combination of rum and juice.

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Editorial Review

Aside from the heat and humidity in July, it is hard to find many similarities between Washington and the French Quarter of New Orleans. Maybe that is why the atmosphere at the New Orleans Cafe is nothing like a raucous Mardi Gras scene. Instead, owner Bardia Ferdousi has brought to Adams-Morgan the kind of place tourists visiting Mardi Gras or the jazz festival rarely see.

Like any good Louisiana cafe, Bardia's breaks down the wall between street and restaurant -- huge windows at the front of the simple and clean dining room swing open and give several tables a perfect people-watching vantage. Inside, the kitchen serves up good and inexpensive New Orleans specialties. Most choices on the long list of po' boys cost around $6, the etouffee bring raves from regulars, and there are sometimes gems on the small list of specials. Of course, New Orleans-style Dixie beer is available, and don't forget to finish things off with an order of beignets -- deep-fried fritters, served hot and sprinkled with powdered sugar.

-- Adam Rappaport

 
 
 
 
 

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Best deal in AM

Posted by lfoley | Oct 20, 2009 | Mark as Inappropriate

This is by far the best meal deal in Adams Morgan. Food is great; prices are reasonable; and cozy atmosphere makes it a great way to escape to the French Quarter even if just for an evening. (P.S. Save room for the biegnets!)

Brunch

Posted by SAF_dc | Jan 05, 2009 | Mark as Inappropriate

I wish the menu at the New Orleans Cafe were longer - it's far too short! But the food is good, the service is pleasant, and while the small space can mean a wait, the brunch is my favorite meal.

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