Dirty Habit

555 8th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004 ● (202) 783-6060

A Daring Destination Restaurant in Downtown DC

This new hot spot, Dirty Habit, promises to become an addiction you won't want to break. Offering a vibrant social scene anchored by expertly crafted cocktails and innovative plates, our luxe downtown venue brings self-assured attitude to a space that's multiple venues rolled into one. The restaurant and bar, steeped in history and enlivened with contemporary flair, as well as the expansive courtyard with dramatic fire features, all encompass an edgy, playful design that speaks to the mystery of Gotham.

Chef Kyoo Eom's global-meets-Asian-influences menu thoughtfully focuses on social interaction and shareable plates, as diners savor dishes like Crunch Rice with Shredded Pork, Guinea Fowl Dumplings with Foie Gras, Crispy Calamari with Jalapeno and Pickles, Smoked Chilean Sea Bass with Shrimp Rice, and Braised Short Rib with Fresh Kimchi and Pickled Radish.

Head Bartender Sarah Ruiz brings grit and whimsy to a stylishly dark bar, serving up cocktails with alluring names like Seeing Spots (Amontillado, Fino, Bianco Vermouth, Nocino, Strega Rinse, Walnut Bitters and Oil), Matcha Picchu (Pisco, Guava, Falernum, Matcha, Citrus), and Smoke Signals (Rye, Oloroso, Lapsang Souchong, Maple, Nutty Bitters). Guests happily dive into house creations crafted with unexpected ingredients and served as large-format communal cocktails.