Dirty Habit
Penn Quarter, Washington DC
Restaurant in Washington DC, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Dirty Habit is worth booking for a cocktail-led dinner, group night, or pre-event meal in Penn Quarter, especially if the courtyard and darker bar energy are part of the appeal. At about $40 per person with a 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, the value is strongest for drinks plus shareable New American plates, not for a quiet tasting-menu-style dinner.
About Dirty Habit
Dirty Habit in Washington, D.C. is a globally inspired New American restaurant and cocktail bar with a smart-casual dress code and a price of about $40 per person. The facts make it a practical option for diners looking for New American cooking in a restaurant-and-cocktail-bar setting without relying on unconfirmed details about seating, service format, or special meal periods.
Signature dishes include fried chicken sandwich, braised short rib, steak frites, Chilean sea bass, chicken wings, burrata, churros. Dirty Habit also holds a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2026.
A smart-casual New American restaurant and cocktail bar
Dirty Habit is best understood from the confirmed information as a globally inspired New American restaurant and cocktail bar rather than as a venue with a tasting-menu format, fixed service style, or confirmed private dining details. With a smart-casual dress code and a roughly $40-per-person price point, it fits a polished but approachable meal in Washington, D.C.
The dish list gives diners several clear reference points: fried chicken sandwich, braised short rib, steak frites, Chilean sea bass, chicken wings, burrata, churros. Those are the confirmed menu highlights to use when deciding what to order.
The posted hours cover every day of the week: Monday 7 AM–9 PM; Tuesday 7 AM–10 PM; Wednesday 7 AM–10 PM; Thursday 7 AM–10 PM; Friday 7 AM–11 PM; Saturday 9 AM–11 PM; and Sunday 9 AM–9 PM.
The restaurant-and-cocktail-bar format is the reason to choose it
The clearest case for Dirty Habit is its confirmed combination of globally inspired New American cooking and cocktail-bar identity. The menu highlights range from burrata and chicken wings to steak frites, Chilean sea bass, braised short rib, fried chicken sandwich, churros.
At about $40 per person, it is a practical choice when the goal is a smart-casual restaurant-and-cocktail-bar experience in Washington, D.C. The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2026 is a confirmed accolade, the smart-casual dress code keeps the positioning approachable rather than highly formal.
Planning details
- Location
- 555 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
- Website
- dirtyhabitdc.com
- Phone
- (202) 449-7095
Venue details
Ambiance
Film noir-inspired, dark and contemporary space with edgy, swanky design, mysterious main dining room and atmospheric Glass House, plus a dramatic urban courtyard patio that creates a vivid social scene and clubby grown-up vibe.
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- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
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- Capacity
- Very Large
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FAQ
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Is Dirty Habit worth the price?
Yes, if you want a globally inspired New American restaurant and cocktail bar in Washington, D.C. At about $40 per person, Dirty Habit is priced for a polished but approachable meal rather than a major splurge.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Dirty Habit?
Dirty Habit is best described from the available facts as a globally inspired New American restaurant and cocktail bar.
What should I order at Dirty Habit?
Signature dishes include fried chicken sandwich, braised short rib, steak frites, Chilean sea bass, chicken wings, burrata, churros. The restaurant also holds a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2026.
Can Dirty Habit accommodate groups?
For group plans, contact Dirty Habit directly and confirm availability for your party size.
Is lunch or dinner better at Dirty Habit?
The hours show Dirty Habit is open from morning into evening daily, but separate lunch, dinner, brunch, or happy-hour details are not confirmed here. Choose your timing based on the current hours and confirm any specific service period directly.
Is Dirty Habit good for a special occasion?
It can be a good fit if your occasion calls for a smart-casual New American restaurant and cocktail bar in Washington, D.C. The confirmed price is about $40 per person, signature dishes include steak frites, Chilean sea bass, braised short rib, churros.
