Agua 301
Near Southeast, Washington DC
Restaurant in Washington DC, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Agua 301 is a practical Navy Yard choice when location and ease matter more than a destination-level meal. Use it for lunch, casual dinner, or groups already planning around the riverfront; cross-shop Albi for a bigger night, Shilling Canning Company for a clearer $$$ American dinner, Emmy Squared Pizza: Navy Yard for a lower-commitment group meal.
About Agua 301
Agua 301 is a Washington, D.C. option with daily hours and a casual dress code. The schedule is Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 10 PM, Sunday from 9 AM to 9 PM.
Agua 301 does not specify cuisine, menu format, price tier, chef-led format, award signal, or service details. Use the hours and casual dress code to decide whether it fits your timing.
Use it for Washington, D.C. convenience, not a formal dining bet
Agua 301 is open daily in Washington, D.C. and has a casual dress code. If you want to compare before choosing, Albi is another Washington, D.C. venue to consider, while Shilling Canning Company is also a useful name for planning.
For timing, the schedule varies. Monday through Thursday runs 11 AM to 9 PM, Friday and Saturday extend to 10 PM, Sunday starts earlier at 9 AM. For broader planning around the city, use Our full Washington, D.C. restaurants guide rather than forcing this into every occasion.
How to decide between this and other venues
If you are comparing Washington, D.C. options, Agua 301 can be weighed against Emmy Squared Pizza: Navy Yard. Agua 301 has a daily schedule and casual dress code, so use those as the baseline.
For additional cross-shopping, Chloe, Shilling Canning Company, Bammy's, Albi are names to keep in the same planning set. Agua 301 does not provide price, cuisine, menu, or award details, so comparisons are based on timing and dress code.
Planning details
- Location
- 301 Water St SE, Washington, DC 20003
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- agua301.com
- Phone
- +12024840301
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Agua 301 reads like a modern, waterfront neighborhood anchor that balances approachability with culinary ambition. Set on Water Street SE, the restaurant leans into its water-adjacent setting: the view is described as doing editorial work, softening formality and setting the pace of a meal. The operation targets the Navy Yard crowd without sacrificing credibility, so the room feels current and energetic rather than precious. Expect a trendy, casually stylish atmosphere where the waterfront address matters as much to the experience as the food, and where a busy downtown vibe meets deliberate, serious cooking.
Best For
This is a restaurant built to serve multiple dayparts and occasions that cluster around an active waterfront neighborhood. It performs well for after-work drinks and casual hangouts with friends, and it has the composure to host a date night or a group dinner after events at nearby Nationals Park. Brunch is also part of its position in the neighborhood mix. The setting and menu position Agua 301 as a go-to for locals and visitors seeking a scenic, relaxed spot that still delivers on culinary intent.
Ordering Tips
Shareable, bold-flavored plates work well here—lean into the signature tacos and hearty mains. The Fish Tacos and Beef Barbacoa Tacos make for easy, crowd-pleasing starters or a casual meal; Fried Pork Belly al Pastor and Short Rib Mole are good choices if you want richer, more substantial plates that showcase the kitchen’s depth. Yucca Fries are a natural side to split. Because the menu mixes accessible favorites with serious preparations, order a few items to share so the table can sample both the lighter coastal flavors and the more savory, complex dishes.
Venue details
Ambiance
Hip and lively atmosphere with beautiful park setting, expansive river views, and both indoor and outdoor patio seating creating a vibrant urban waterfront dining experience.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
View
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
7 itemsPlanning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
For a more ambitious dinner, choose Albi; it is the stronger special-occasion move in the. For an easier group fallback in Navy Yard, choose Emmy Squared Pizza: Navy Yard, especially when the group includes kids or wants a lower-pressure meal.
Restaurant context
How Agua 301 compares in Navy Yard and nearby D.C.
Agua 301 is the easier, more situational pick: use it when Navy Yard location, flexible timing, a casual sit-down meal are the priority. Albi is the stronger choice for a serious dinner and a splurge-level plan at $$$$, while Shilling Canning Company is better when the group wants a more defined $$$ American restaurant experience.
For value and ease, Emmy Squared Pizza: Navy Yard is the safer fallback for families, casual groups, or anyone who wants pizza without making dinner feel formal. Chloe sits in a different lane: $$$, international, better suited to diners who want a broader menu style and a more composed night out.
Bammy's is another nearby comparison when the goal is neighborhood energy rather than a formal occasion. The practical verdict: choose Agua 301 for convenience around the waterfront, Emmy Squared for the easiest group fallback, Shilling Canning Company or Chloe for a more deliberate $$$ dinner, Albi when the meal needs to carry the night.
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Compare Agua 301
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agua 301 | Washington, D.C. | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Bammy's | Washington, D.C. | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Shilling Canning Company | Washington, D.C. | American | $$$ | No published awards |
| Chloe | Washington, D.C. | International | $$$ | Washingtonian 100 Very Best Restaurants 2026 · #452025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Albi | Washington, D.C. | United States, Middle Eastern | $$$$ | Washingtonian 100 Very Best Restaurants 2026 · #12026 North America's 50 Best Restaurants · #6RAMMYS 2026 Winners - Formal Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year2025 World's 50 North America's Best Restaurants · #342025 Robb Report 100 Greatest American Restaurants of the 21st Century · #892025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #1302025 Michelin 1 Star2024 James Beard Awards · #12024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #109 |
| Emmy Squared Pizza: Navy Yard | Washington, D.C. | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Agua 301 accommodate groups?
Group-specific details are not specified. Agua 301 is in Washington, D.C. has a casual dress code, is open daily, with Friday and Saturday hours until 10 PM.
Is Agua 301 good for a special occasion?
Awards, price range, chef-led format, or menu details are not specified, so it is best to treat Agua 301 as a casual Washington, D.C. option rather than assume it is a destination-style special-occasion restaurant. Albi is another named venue to compare when planning.
Is Agua 301 good for solo dining?
Solo-dining specifics are not specified. Agua 301 has casual dress and daily hours: 11 AM to 9 PM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM to 10 PM Friday and Saturday, 9 AM to 9 PM Sunday.
Is daytime or evening better at Agua 301?
That depends on your schedule. Agua 301 opens at 11 AM Monday through Saturday and 9 AM on Sunday, closes at 9 PM most days, stays open until 10 PM on Friday and Saturday. Menu or service differences by time of day are not specified.
What should a first-timer know about Agua 301?
Treat Agua 301 as a casual Washington, D.C. option with daily hours. It opens at 11 AM Monday through Saturday and at 9 AM on Sunday. For another planning comparison, Emmy Squared Pizza: Navy Yard is one of the named venues to consider.
