Northwest, District of Columbia

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Welcome to the District of Columbia

serving downtown Washington D.C.

Now serving downtown D.C.

SWAHILI VILLAGE , is happy to announce our second location at 1990 M STREET, WASHINGTON DC. 20036. We are the first iconic fine dining African restaurant located in the heart of DC’s power-dining corridor. Strategically placed within the diplomatic corridors of Washington DC, we are here as THE CONSULATE—-a social hub for African culture with fine dining experience.

As your latest obsession and destination for African food, we not only provide an ambience for fine dining but also provide a space for social and cultural events that fosters US-African engagement. You can host African dialogue, meetings, programs and ceremonial events in our specially designed executive room that sits 50 plus people. The room is equipped with full audio and visual capacity powered by BOSE.

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Phone Number

RESERVATIONS 202.758.3384

Hours of Operation

SUN – THU 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM

FRI – SAT 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM

Price Range $$$

Cuisine African fine-dining

Dress Code Casual, Business Casual, Dressy

Menu Highlights

The East- African dishes served at Swahili, THE CONSULATE consists of the staples that Swahili Village has been known for in the past ten years. The flavors ties in an appreciation for all parts of Africa and the world at large. We offer you a true taste of not just Kenya but Africa. Swahili menu captures the essence of distant lands bringing a rich blend of Arabian, Indian, Persian, Portuguese, European and African flavors, an unrivaled blend of seasonings and approach to indigenous African cuisine. We also have lots of vegetarian dishes

Lamb Chops

Lamb Chops Marinated in garlic butter, thyme, and other secret herbs and spices. Then pan-seared and finally, slow-grilled in an open flame.

Red beans

Boiled, tasty red beans in a creamy coconut sauce.

Group Platter

Grilled goat, beef, Chicken served with collard greens, spinach, cabbage, ugali
and chapati garnished with kachumbari.

MEET THE CHEF

Chef Alfredo

“It doesn’t matter where you’re from or what you look like. Great food with great flavor brings everyone together, especially when its something new.”

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VENUE DETAILS

Location

Swahili Village DC is located along M street between 19th and 20th streets NW D.C.

Parking

4 parking garages within the same block and street side meter parking free on Sundays.

Cities nearby

This location serves the entire District of Columbia, Northern Virginia cities of Arlington, Alexandria, Rosslyn and the Montgomery and Prince Georges county cities in Maryland.