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Best Southern Food in Washington

Soul food on Benning Road
Shrimp and grits

Shrimp and grits

Get the shrimp and grits. It's seasoned well, and it goes nicely with a Long Island from the bar.
Bar downstairs, booths upstairs

Bar downstairs, booths upstairs

The full bar is downstairs, and upstairs there are 10 to 12 roomy booths. Come for the game, or come to get away from the crowds.
Old Bay wings and fish nuggets

Old Bay wings and fish nuggets

Start with the Old Bay wings, then add the fish nuggets.
Part of Great Streets

Part of Great Streets

DC's Great Streets program lists us among its awardees here on Benning Road NE.

Went here on Saturday. The food and staff was excellent. Usif our waiter was great and very tentative. We ordered the Fried chicken wings, oxtails and salmon and grits. Best salmon cakes and grits I ever tasted. We were just in awe on how great all the food was that we asked to meet the chef to tell her personally and thank her for such a wonderful meal. We will definitely be coming back here. Truly a hidden gem!!

Sonia R.

Watched the Super Bowl at Langston’s. It’s in the neighborhood, the food was delicious (so much to choose from, I ordered the oxtails to go), and my server (Max) was phenomenal (very familiar with the menu, portion sizes, ingredients). Perfect place for games or to getaway from the crowds. A beautiful bar downstairs and there are 10–12 very roomy booths upstairs too!

Don B.

This was the best service i have ever had in dc. The waitress Brittany was an absolute treasure. For me having to go to every restaurant and ask for water and a lemon is normal but she came brought the water and the lemon accompanied the drink for starters, She came back and checked on the table enough times for us to know she was always ready to handle all of our needs and to top it all off the conversation we had with her and the food was excellent. Everything from the music the environment…

zee

I Have Read The Various Comments Of People Having Bad Food Experiences But It Was Much Different For Me. My Uncle & I Decided To Try This Place & It Was Worth It. You Walk In & At First It Seems Quite Narrow But There's An Upstairs & Outside Place To Eat. The Waiter Was Very Friendly & Interactive. The Food Was Outstanding! Catfish Nuggets & Fried Okra I'd Recommend, Very Fresh. Also I'm not Much Of A Drinker But Requested A Sweet Wine & The Waiter Knocked It Out The Park. Only Complaint Is…

Ashly M.

Went in for the jerk wings, ended up with a free drink some very good hospitality opted for the oxtail! Best move ever, couldn't wait to get home to get at this grub! Got takeout! Tell the chef to line his takeout orders of the oxtail, with aluminum foil as to preserve the food and container! Great job, Langston Bar and Grill!

Kwam'e S.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What meals do you serve?

We serve Dinner

Do you offer catering?

Yes! Langston Bar & Grille offers catering for parties, office lunches, family gatherings, and other events.

Visit our catering page for more information.

What payment methods do you accept?

When you order online, we accept credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover), Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

Services & amenities

Is your restaurant wheelchair accessible? Yes, our restaurant is wheelchair accessible.

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: Fort Dupont, Brentwood, Washington, DC, Arlington, Carver / Langston, Fort Davis, Marshall Heights, Colmar Manor, Kingman Park, Mount Rainier, Deanwood Park, Trinidad, Boulevard Heights, North Kenilworth, Cottage City, Dillon Park, North Woodridge, Chapel Oaks, Fairmount Heights, and Greater Capitol Heights.

Our location

Map showing the location of Langston Bar & Grille on 1831 Benning Rd NE in Washington
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