Florida Avenue Grill

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8 / 10

7 expert reviews

“Since 1944, landmark soul food diner by Howard U. Grits, half-smokes, cornbread, Virginia ham. Tues.-Thurs. 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 8-4 a.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.”

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Zagat Zagat
"A "true DC vibe" flavors the "down-home" soul food "cooked with experience and served up hot" and "greasy" at this old-time Shaw diner lined with "pictures of famous diners" and not much else." Full review
Gayot Gayot
12.0
"Although good Southern food has been served here since 1944, breakfasts may be the most popular meal." Full review
Washington Post Washington Post
0.0
"The Florida Avenue Grill is no ordinary greasy spoon. It's been paying homage to diner food, Southern style, since 1944." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Greasy spoon from the dirty south."
The Infatuation The Infatuation
7.8
"Florida Avenue Grill has been serving Southern comfort food in the U Street corridor since the 1940s." Full review
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