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Cafe Berlin has been serving traditional cuisine on Capitol Hill since 1985. It occupies the ground floor of three joined townhouses whose front yards serve as patios for outdoor dining in warm weather. The interior features a small bar and two prettily decorated dining rooms. Walking distance from Union Station and the Capitol, it draws politicians, congressional staffers, and tourists as well as a loyal following of neighborhood residents. The chefs at Cafe Berlin are German, as are the owners, so the traditional dishes are authentically prepared but with a lighter touch. Changing seasonal menus feature fresh asparagus in the spring, Bavarian dishes during Oktoberfest, and wild game in the winter. Desserts are made in-house, and the extensive repertoire includes apple strudel, black forest cake, and luscious cream tortes. The bar offers a selection of imported German beers and wines as well as cocktails.

Products and Services

Apple Strudel
Black Forest Cake
Chicken
Duck
Entertainment
Entrees
Fruits
Ham
Lunch
Pastries
Platters
Pork
Salmon
Sandwiches
Sausage
Soups
Steak
Trout
Turkey

Address: 322 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
Phone: (202) 543-7656
moc.oohay@cdnilrebefac
State: District of Columbia
City: Washington
Zip Code: 20002


Opening Hours

Monday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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Reviews
Had a great Christmas dinner with family. Food was delicious and three of us had leftovers there was so much! Excellent price. Nice beer list and server took the time to explain the seasonal drafts. Server told us they all work as a team so feel free to speak to anyone for service which we did so there wasn't a problem in that regard. We will be back!
7 years ago (09-01-2018)
Very good food and HUGE beers for a good price. They have several holiday options as well. Reservations not needed but also not a bad idea. The options for dessert are also great. The authenticity is not found anywhere else. Good wait staff.
7 years ago (28-02-2018)
This is a quaint little place in a good location near the Library of Congress. I can't profess to be an expert on German cuisine, but I'd like to think I can tell when something is made fresh versus from a can or is made using shortcuts. My girlfriend and I decided to just do appetizers as we had an important dinner later that day. We ordered the mac and cheese, schnitzel, soup, potato dumpling, and potato pancakes. My favorite was the potato dumpling. Interestingly it had the texture of sticky rice but in potato form and was served in a pool of beef gravy. The gravy was very potent and tasted like stock broth from a jar, but very good! The pancakes were also good and are basically hash browns (luckily I like hash browns) and served with apple sauce and a pumpkin butter. Never had that combination before but it was extremely tasty. The other two either lacked flavor (mac and cheese) or were too damn good to be legally sold. But again I could taste the shortcuts and enough of them made me feel a little disappointed.
8 years ago (26-12-2017)
Great German Food owned and operated by a German Chef and American spouse. Upscale food but with friendly, home style environment. Great attentive staff and open for Lunch, Brunch and Dinner. Find famous Capital Hill governments, DC tourists, and regulars often.
7 years ago (12-03-2018)
Exceptional food, especially for a neighborhood where drinking is more prominent in the establishment. The portions and prices are also well above par. And, there are several authentic menu items unique to the place. I recommend the Sauerkraut balls for starters. The only disappointment was that service was slow -- but friendly. We got the impression that several of the team were new. We had a great time, so the delays were inconsequential, but don't plan for anything fast.
7 years ago (19-02-2018)
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