Code Red

Name: Code Red
Address: 2440 18th St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20009-2004
Telephone: (202) 265-0590
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

53 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Great for happy hour

CODE RED : We’re a celebration of freedom that transports you back into the Prohibition Era while embracing modernity with classic cocktails, eclectic cuisine, and outstanding service.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Speakeasy, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:30 am
Phone number
(202) 265-0590
Website
http://www.codereddc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Vicente Martinez
Private party facilities
Please contact us for private events

Location
2440 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009-2004
Area
Adams Morgan
Cross Street
Colombia Road and 18th Street
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

🍽️ Winter Restaurant Week 🍽️
27 Jan 2025 - 28 Feb 2025
Step back in time and join us for a roaring Winter Restaurant Week! For just $55 per person, you can dig into a swanky 3-course dinner featuring some of our fan-favorite dishes and some ritzy new specials. Don’t miss out, dolls! 🎩 First Course (Please Choose One) ROASTED BEET, ARUGULA & BURRATA SALAD (GF) (V) HEARTS OF PALM CEVICHE (GF) (V) SMOKED BONE MARROW SHRIMP COCKTAIL (GF) 🎩 Main Course (Please Choose One) WILD CAUGHT SEA SCALLOPS (GF) RACK OF LAMB (GF) SURF & TURF (GF) WILD MUSHROOM RAVIOLI 🎩 Dessert (Please Choose One) Crème Brûlée Mini Chocolate Salted Caramel Soufflé
🦪 $1 Oyster "Shuck & Sip" Tuesdays 🦪
Multiple dates available
Join us every Tuesday for $1 OYSTERS from 5PM - CLOSE until we run out of oysters!

BURRATA, TOMATOES & PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA USD 14.00
Aged Balsamic, Olive Oil, Crostini
Smoked Bone MarrowUSD 24.00
Parsley, Capers & Garlic salad, Toasted Baguette
Cheese & Charcuterie (For 2)USD 24.00
Prosciutto, Copa, Brie, Peppercorn Asiago, Gorgonzola, Cornichons, Olives, Assorted Crackers & Bread
Heart of Palm CevicheUSD 14.00
Avocado, Tomatoes, Onions, Jalapeno, Cilantro, Lime
Tuna TartareUSD 18.00
Sushi Grade Tuna, Sesame Oil, Soy Sauce, Avocado, Nori Chips
Blooming ArtichokesUSD 16.00
Truffle Aioli
Seared Foie GrasUSD 26.00
Lingonberry Jam, Toast
Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUSD 18.00
Cocktail Sauce, Lemon

Small Plates

Steak PicahnaUSD 24.00
House Marinade with Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Madagascan Colossal PrawnUSD 28.00
Two 3.5 oz Whole Prawn, Butter, Lemon
Grilled OctopusUSD 17.00
Chimichurri Sauce
Pan Seared ScallopsUSD 24.00
Lemon Risotto
Lollipop Lamb ChopsUSD 26.00
3 Chops | Garlic, Olive Oil, Lemon Juice
Wagyu Beef SlidersUSD 18.00
Cheese & Caramelized Onions, Fries
Wings & WingettesUSD 13.00
Choice of Buffalo, Sweet Chili or BBQ
- With FriesUSD 14.00

Sides

Hand-Cut Duck Fat FriesUSD 10.00
Truffle FriesUSD 9.00
French FriesUSD 7.00
Tater TotsUSD 7.00
Crispy Brussel SproutsUSD 8.00

Desserts

New York Cheese CakeUSD 9.00
Flourless Chocolate CakeUSD 9.00
Crème BruleeUSD 10.00

What 53 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

District of Columbia
Best Ambience

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Code Red offers an "amazing" dining experience with "incredible food" and "stellar service." Guests rave about the "Prohibition-style vibes" and "perfect ambiance," highlighting menu favorites like bone marrow, lamb chops, and scallops. Despite some portion concerns, the "unique mixed drinks" and friendly staff ensure "a tremendously wonderful experience."

53 Reviews

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Rachel
VIP
Charlotte
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great date night spot, loved the food and drinks. We will be back!
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Sara
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Second time back and enjoyed it! Looking forward to going again.
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Joshua
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So much fun! Great ambiance, great food, and great staff. Worth a visit, or two! Remember the code, haha
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M
Malik
VIP
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my second time dining at this establishment and it did not disappoint. Brought friends with & they throughly enjoyed the vibe & the food, but ESPECIALLY the drinks. Noise was a too loud for me, so I asked to be moved to a little nook & PERFECTO! GREAT PLACE! GOOD DATE NIGHT! GREAT CRYSTAL OLD FASHIONED! Oh & get the bone marrow.
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Katie
VIP
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The drinks were delicious and the restaurant week 3 course was fantastic.
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Elizabeth
VIP
Washington DC
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were tanked back by the almost non-extant entrance as I booked this form an email ad and didn't know anything about it. We came for the Restaurant Week menu and ordered beet salad, shrimp cocktail, lamb, mushroom ravioli crem, brule and chocolate souffle. All were excellent! They ran out of the pear Old Fashioned so we ordered a regular and it was good strength although a bit too sweet. All in all a great experience we'll be back.
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Christina
VIP
Washington DC
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was great! Both the surf &turf and scallop risotto dishes were delicious although portion size for the latter was a tad small compared to the turf and surf. Waiter was attentive. Lighting was a bit darker than I’d prefer. I had trouble reading the menu (i guess i could have used my phone flashlight).
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my second time here and had a great time
Code RedResponded on 30 January 2025
Thank you so much for such a great review!!! We are so happy to hear about your experience and will look forward to welcome you back soon!
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Debbie
VIP
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 16 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place! Great ambience, devor, vibe and happy hour!
Code RedResponded on 30 January 2025
Thank you so much for such a great review!!! We are so happy to hear about your experience and will look forward to welcome you back soon!
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Harvey
VIP
Baltimore
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 15 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Red Code was a pleasant surprise as a speakeasy-type spot. I enjoyed my time there and would return.
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FAQs

Code Red offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Code Red also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 265-0590.

Code Red is rated 4.8 stars by 53 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

16 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

2440 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009-2004

Additional information

Cross Street
Colombia Road and 18th Street
Area
Adams Morgan
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:30 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Speakeasy, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Vicente Martinez
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.codereddc.com/
Phone number
(202) 265-0590
Private party facilities
Please contact us for private events

Code Red

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

🍽️ Winter Restaurant Week 🍽️

🦪 $1 Oyster "Shuck & Sip" Tuesdays 🦪

Appetizers

BURRATA, TOMATOES & PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA USD 14.00

Smoked Bone MarrowUSD 24.00

Cheese & Charcuterie (For 2)USD 24.00

Heart of Palm CevicheUSD 14.00

Tuna TartareUSD 18.00

Blooming ArtichokesUSD 16.00

Seared Foie GrasUSD 26.00

Jumbo Shrimp CocktailUSD 18.00

Small Plates

Steak PicahnaUSD 24.00

Madagascan Colossal PrawnUSD 28.00

Grilled OctopusUSD 17.00

Pan Seared ScallopsUSD 24.00

Lollipop Lamb ChopsUSD 26.00

Wagyu Beef SlidersUSD 18.00

Wings & WingettesUSD 13.00

Sides

Hand-Cut Duck Fat FriesUSD 10.00

Truffle FriesUSD 9.00

French FriesUSD 7.00

Tater TotsUSD 7.00

Crispy Brussel SproutsUSD 8.00

Desserts

New York Cheese CakeUSD 9.00

Flourless Chocolate CakeUSD 9.00

Crème BruleeUSD 10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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How is Code Red restaurant rated?

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