Bluejacket
Near Southeast, Washington DC
Restaurant in Washington DC, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Bluejacket is the practical Navy Yard pick when ease matters more than a tightly defined dining agenda. Book it for casual meetups, flexible timing, or group plans around the waterfront; choose Albi or Chloe instead if the occasion needs a clearer cuisine, price tier, or special-occasion feel.
About Bluejacket
Bluejacket is a Washington, D.C. venue with casual dress and long daily hours. It opens at 11 AM every day, closes at 12 AM Sunday through Thursday, and closes at 1 AM on Friday and Saturday. It is best suited to travelers and locals looking for a casual, flexible option rather than a highly specific dining experience.
If you want to compare Bluejacket with other Washington, D.C. options, consider Albi or Chloe. Bluejacket's strengths for planning are direct: casual attire and a broad operating window across the week.
Use it for flexible Washington, D.C. plans
The clearest planning signal for Bluejacket is its schedule. Hours run 11 AM–12 AM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM–1 AM Friday and Saturday, and 11 AM–12 AM Sunday. That makes it easier to fit into a Washington, D.C. day than venues with a narrower operating window.
If your group wants to compare other possibilities, consider named alternatives such as Emmy Squared Pizza: Navy Yard, Agua 301, or Bammy's, or browse Washington, D.C. restaurants guide and the Washington, D.C. bars guide.
The decision: useful for casual plans, less clear for highly specific dining needs
Bluejacket is easiest to evaluate when the plan calls for a casual Washington, D.C. stop with generous hours. It is harder to assess for a meal built around a specific cuisine, budget, chef, award history, or formal occasion.
Quick reference: Washington, D.C.; casual dress code; open daily from 11 AM, with closing at 12 AM most days and 1 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Planning details
- Location
- 300 Tingey St SE #180, Washington, DC 20003
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- bluejacketdc.com
- Phone
- +12025244862
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Bluejacket occupies a 19th-century boilerhouse, and the room leans into that history: high ceilings and exposed ironwork anchor an emphatically industrial-turned-dining atmosphere. The restaurant reads as part of the city’s craft-beer and dining revival rather than a transient Nationals Park outpost, so the room feels purposeful and buzzy. Its Navy Yard location along the Anacostia riverfront gives the place a neighbourhood-meets-destination quality — equal parts historic structure and modern dining energy — appealing to diners who enjoy architectural character alongside a lively, contemporary crowd.
Best For
Bluejacket is well suited to groups and after-work crowds drawn to Navy Yard’s evolving dining scene. The setting works for casual hangouts or boisterous evenings out: the menu’s hearty, shareable items — including the Big Train Burger, everything pretzels and pierogies — make it easy to feed a table without fuss. Located on Tingey Street near the river, it also competes with nearby dining corridors for serious dinner service, so it’s a reliable pick when you want a lively meal in a spot that feels rooted in the neighbourhood’s industrial past.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the signatures when you want a dependable introduction: the Big Train Burger and everything pretzels are listed as standouts, and the pierogies are a memorable option. The profile of the restaurant is tied to the American craft-beer and dining revival mentioned in the description, so pairing plates with a beer selection is an intuitive move. Expect a bustling, energetic room given its Navy Yard location and role in the neighborhood’s dining traffic; go with shareable items if you’re feeding a group or seeking variety.
Venue details
Ambiance
Big open industrial space with warm inviting atmosphere, comfortable seating, and visible brewing system under string lights on expansive patio.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Craft beer
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Big Train Burger
- everything pretzels
- pierogies
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 300 Tingey St SE #180, Washington, DC 20003
Planning details
Location
300 Tingey St SE #180, Washington, DC 20003 · Directions
Restaurant context
How Bluejacket compares in Navy Yard and nearby D.C.
Bluejacket is the easiest call when the priority is flexibility. Compared with Albi, a $$$$ Middle Eastern option, it is less of a splurge signal and less suited to a high-stakes dinner. Albi is the better choice when the meal needs to feel planned; Bluejacket is better when timing and group convenience matter more.
Chloe gives a clearer $$$ international dining frame, so it is a stronger pick for diners who want a more defined restaurant experience without going into Albi territory. Emmy Squared Pizza: Navy Yard is the safer peer for a casual pizza-led group meal, especially when the format needs to be obvious to everyone before booking.
Agua 301 and Bammy's are better cross-shops when the group wants a more specific dining direction nearby. Choose Bluejacket for easy logistics; choose the peers when cuisine identity or occasion fit matters more than booking simplicity.
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Compare Bluejacket
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluejacket | Washington, D.C. | , | , | No published awards |
| Emmy Squared Pizza: Navy Yard | Washington, D.C. | , | , | No published awards |
| Chloe | Washington, D.C. | International | $$$ | Washingtonian 100 Very Best Restaurants 2026 · #452025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Bammy's | Washington, D.C. | , | , | No published awards |
| Agua 301 | Washington, D.C. | , | , | No published awards |
| Albi | Washington, D.C. | United States, Middle Eastern | $$$$ | 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 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bluejacket good for solo dining?
For a solo visit, Bluejacket's casual dress code and daily hours starting at 11 AM make it an easy option to fit into a flexible schedule.
How far ahead should I book Bluejacket?
Bluejacket is open 11 AM–12 AM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM–1 AM Friday and Saturday, and 11 AM–12 AM Sunday.
Is Bluejacket good for a special occasion?
Bluejacket is best framed as a casual Washington, D.C. option based on the dress code and hours. If you need a more formal or highly defined occasion setting, compare it with other Washington, D.C. choices such as Albi.
What are alternatives to Bluejacket in Washington, D.C.?
Other Washington, D.C. options to compare include Albi, Chloe, Agua 301, Bammy's, and Emmy Squared Pizza: Navy Yard.
Is lunch or dinner better at Bluejacket?
Bluejacket opens at 11 AM daily and stays open until 12 AM most days, with 1 AM closing on Friday and Saturday. Which time is better depends on your plans.
Can Bluejacket accommodate groups?
Bluejacket's casual dress and long daily hours may help with scheduling, but you should confirm group needs directly with the venue.
