Restaurant in Washington DC, United States

Katsumi

Name: Katsumi
Address: 1520 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20006, Washington DC, US
Telephone: (202) 519-7666

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About Katsumi

Katsumi is a smart 14th Street pick when the brief is Japanese / sushi with a stronger drinks angle than a generic neighborhood dinner. Booking is easy, so it works well for near-term plans, date nights, smaller groups, but larger mixed-appetite parties may be better served by a broader-format peer nearby.

In Washington, D.C. Katsumi is a Japanese / sushi option for dinner when the goal is a focused evening rather than a broadly defined group meal. The verified basics are direct: Japanese / sushi cuisine, smart-casual dress, evening hours Tuesday through Sunday, Star Wine List recognition in 2026.

The useful reset is expectation, not hype. This is not the place to describe through an unverified chef narrative, price structure, seating format, or tasting-menu claim. It is best framed simply as a Washington, D.C. Japanese / sushi restaurant with confirmed evening service and confirmed wine-list recognition.

Choose it for Japanese / sushi in Washington, D.C

Katsumi makes the clearest sense for diners who specifically want Japanese / sushi in Washington, D.C. Its confirmed schedule is dinner-only by the listed hours: closed Monday; open Tuesday through Thursday from 5 PM to 12 AM; Friday and Saturday from 5 PM to 1 AM; and Sunday from 5 PM to 12 AM.

Because no verified price structure, menu format, seat count, or service style is attached here, treat group planning carefully. For two diners, the decision can be guided by whether Japanese / sushi is the right fit for the night. For larger groups, the key question is whether everyone wants that category, rather than a broader restaurant format.

Where it fits in a Washington, D.C. plan

Katsumi fits best when the plan calls for a Japanese / sushi dinner in Washington, D.C. with smart-casual dress and evening availability. It should not be described through unverified details such as a specific address, neighborhood, bar format, booking difficulty, or chef-led concept unless those details are confirmed separately.

The clearest confirmed distinction is its Star Wine List recognition in 2026. That is a useful signal for diners who care about wine alongside Japanese / sushi, but it should not be stretched into claims about a specific beverage format, selection, pricing, or pairing structure without verified support.

For broader planning, use Our full Washington, D.C. restaurants guide to compare it with other dinner options, or pair the meal with Our full Washington, D.C. bars guide if the night is built around drinks after dinner. Travelers building a full weekend can also scan Our full Washington, D.C. hotels guide, Our full Washington, D.C. experiences guide, Our full Washington, D.C. wineries guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far ahead should I book Katsumi?

Plan ahead for the time you want, especially for dinner hours later in the week. Katsumi is closed Monday, opens at 5 PM Tuesday through Sunday, closes at 12 AM Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday, closes at 1 AM Friday and Saturday.

Is Katsumi good for solo dining?

Katsumi can be a reasonable solo choice if the goal is a Japanese / sushi dinner in Washington, D.C. without needing a lunch service or an all-day format. No specific seating format is verified, so check directly if you have a preferred setup.

Does Katsumi handle dietary restrictions?

Dietary accommodation details are not verified here. If you have allergies or restrictions, contact Katsumi directly before booking or visiting.

Can I eat at the bar at Katsumi?

Bar seating details are not verified here. If that matters for a solo or two-person dinner, check with Katsumi directly before you go. For other Washington, D.C. dinner planning, options such as Le Diplomate, Barcelona Wine Bar 14th Street DC, Birch & Barley may suit different preferences.

What should I wear to Katsumi?

Go smart casual. That is the verified dress code for Katsumi and works for its evening hours in Washington, D.C.

Location

1520 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20006

Washington DC, United States

Compare Katsumi

Katsumi Washington, D.C. and similar venues

Venue	Location	Cuisine	Awards
Katsumi	Washington, D.C.	Japanese / sushi	Star Wine List (2026)
Dovetail	Washington, D.C.	,	,
Le Diplomate	Washington, D.C.	French Brasserie	,
1608 14th St NW	Washington, D.C.	,	,
Birch & Barley	Washington, D.C.	,	,
Barcelona Wine Bar 14th Street DC	Washington, D.C.	,	,

How Katsumi Washington, D.C. compares with similar nearby venues.

Where to Book If Katsumi Is Not the Fit

For a bigger, more social 14th Street dinner, choose Barcelona Wine Bar 14th Street DC; it is the safer call for groups that want shared plates and a looser format. For a classic brasserie night with broader appeal, Le Diplomate is the better cross-shop, especially when sushi is not the main craving.

How Katsumi Compares on 14th Street

Choose Katsumi over Le Diplomate when the night calls for Japanese / sushi rather than French brasserie energy. Le Diplomate is the better fit for a louder, broader crowd-pleaser; Katsumi is the cleaner call for a smaller dinner where the table is aligned on sushi and a more focused meal.

Compared with Birch & Barley and Barcelona Wine Bar 14th Street DC, Katsumi is less of a catch-all group venue. Birch & Barley makes more sense for beer-oriented comfort, while Barcelona is easier for grazing and groups. Katsumi is better when the decision is cuisine-led and the table wants Japanese cooking rather than a flexible hangout.

If the goal is staying close on the same corridor, also compare availability with Dovetail and 1608 14th St NW. Katsumi has the advantage when sushi is the priority and booking friction matters; the others are stronger only if the group wants a more general neighborhood dinner rather than a Japanese-specific choice.