Washington Restaurant Guide

For a truly enchanting Jamaican/American dining experience, and food that is to die for, all roads lead to Roadside Café. The menu consists of traditional authentic Jamaican Cuisine and infuses some American staples. All dishes are made fresh from scratch daily. Roadside Café use only the highest quality freshest ingredients in their more than reasonably price well portioned made to order dishes. As such, service may take a little time, so please be patient. Roadside Café is also available to cater your next special occasion, please call for details. Located in the newly renovated area of NE Washington DC, just north of Capitol Hill and the H Street Corridor, on Benning Road, Roadside Café brings style and elegance, and definitely raises the impression of what was formerly an under developed area. With an atmosphere that will transport you to the tropics of the Caribbean, Roadside Café 's quaint and cozy interior dining room offers a Flat Screen TV for your viewing pleasure; while the soulful sounds of Smooth Jazz, R&B, and Caribbean tones provide a melodic undertone to compliment your dining experience. Outside offers umbrella tables and a shaded separate garden style stage area that can be used for private events and special occasions. See our events menu for a listing. One such event is the awesomely successful "Thoroughly Done Thursdays;" open mic night hosted by Leigh-Leigh "Legend" Dowdy and Amanda Sophia. Starting at 8pm, local artist are entertain guest with spoken word poetry, acoustic guitar soloist, etc. So, come gather at Roadside Café… a Jamaican Rendezvous.