AOL City Guide
Washington, DC

1600 Rhode Island Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036
1.09 Miles Away

Nearest subway:
Farragut West (blue and orange lines) at 18th St & I St, NW (0.45 miles away)

Phone: 202-448-8005

From the Editors
'Swim' is the translation from French, and Washingtonians who swim down to the original Nage in Rehoboth Beach are delighted to have a new incarnation. 'Lightening strikes twice!' reads the promo, and it succeeds again, with a citified take. Bare brick walls and an open kitchen belie the hotel locale -- Nage feels like a friendly neighborhood place, with class. Service is friendly, the atmosphere is instant relaxation and the food is what made 'Nage I' so great. A seafaring bistro serving up the freshest of ingredients in innovative style, Nage sets forth treats that are tantalizing without being overwrought.

Consider perfect lump crab cakes, seasoned with Old Bay and topped with zingy tomato and corn succotash, or the signature dish, Seafood a la Nage, a lighter take on bouillabaisse that doesn't spare the garlic. Carnivores rave about braised and tender veal cheeks over risotto, and also the warm duck salad. Starters include Nage's winning baked Chesapeake oysters with fennel and Asiago cheese. -- Tracey E. Meloni (Photo: Courtesy of Nage Restaurant)


Details
Hours
Mon.-Fri. lunch 11:30AM-2:30PM, dinner 5-10PM
Sat.-Sun. dinner only 5-10PM

Price
$$ (moderate)