Great soul food in DC. Great fried catfish. Love the greens and Mac n cheese. Always made fresh. It's is a little hole in the wall place and definitely worth trying! read more

Came by to check out and experience some soul food from this restaurant. Ordered 2 dinners salmon 2 sides of mac and cheese and collard greens and fried catfish with mac and cheese and yams. OMG from the 1st bite we knew we hit the right spot for dinner. The mac and cheese was nice and creamy, yams perfect sweetness and the fried catfish season and fried to perfection! The salmon was moist and flavorful. Also enjoyed a side of rice. This was a pick up take out order which was packaged properly and traveled well. We had some while in DC and the food traveled well and we enjoyed the leftovers the next day. Staff was full of smiles and very friendly when walked in to give our order and kindly answered all our questions about items on the menu. Stop in and order up at this take out location and they have a few other locations in the DMV area. FOOD IS FIRE, CHECK THEM OUT ! read more

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This restaurant was highly suggested by others that had visited. However......! We arrived for our 1:00pm reservation to the restaurant on Georgia St. We tried to order several items on the menu and they were sold out. How do you even run out of French Fries or lemons for the ice tea! Then, at the end of the meal we ordered our desserts to go. Both were given to us straight from a very cold refrigerator. The peach cobbler was practically frozen. I had to ask that it be heated, which it was, too hot to be touched, let alone eaten. Will we return, NO? Will we recommend this restaurant WTH to others ,NO? Very disappointed! read more

Ok so you're not coming here for the decor. Think of this more as a stop off of a two lane highway through rural South Carolina. We shared catfish fried with yams, mac and cheese, and grits. I might add my dinner companion may or may not have been under the influence of marijuana, and I certainly cannot attest to having less than 2 martinis so .. it's possible that influenced our decision. It's a narrow, tight place. Don't think about eating there, get it to go with some corn bread and go outside. read more

Oohh's & Aahh's - Outside - Soul Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Update bc it's been a while and the quality here has gone way downhill. ordered my usual fried chicken breast - the chicken was small and pounded so thin, had 0 texture on the fry, the batter slid off the chicken and had no flavor. the mac also had no flavor, tasted like plain noodles with salt. and the collard greens were not savory but sweet, cooked with lots of sugar. even the buffalo sauce is sweet, more like a buffalo/mumbo sauce. can no longer recommend after tonight's meal read more

Oohh's & Aahh's - Potato salad - Soul Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We came in around 8pm on a Friday night for dinner, and unfortunately, the night started off a little rocky. They were out of shrimp for the shrimp & grits and crab for the crab & spinach dip -- two items we really wanted. Disappointing, but we decided to go without them. During happy hour, they list a few select mixed drinks (Rum Punch, Tropical Margarita, White Peach Seabreeze, etc.), but the one I ordered they didn't have the mix for. I switched to another, only to find out the drinks were premade in pitchers. A little unusual, but I let that slide as well. For entrées, I ordered the "2 meats for $37" deal and went with the Beef Short Ribs (3 ribs) and the Hot Honey Old Bay Wings (10). The waitress mentioned I'd get the full portions as if I'd ordered them separately, which sounded like a good deal. My partner ordered the Catfish & Grits. The food itself was excellent. The catfish was crispy, well-seasoned, and flavorful. My short ribs were tender and fell off the bone. The wings, greens, and mac & cheese were also seasoned well and delicious. The issue came at the end when the bill was higher than expected. There were upcharges for both the ribs and the wings that weren't explained by the waitress or listed in the menu. On top of that, a 20% automatic gratuity was added -- for a party of two -- with no mention of this on the menu or posted anywhere. That was a surprise, and honestly left a bad taste after what was otherwise a solid meal. Bottom line: Food: Great Service: Okay Pricing/Transparency: Needs serious improvement It's frustrating to be hit with surprise charges, especially when the food and atmosphere are otherwise enjoyable. Please do better with communication and transparency -- it makes all the difference. (3/5) read more

Oohh's & Aahh's - Soul Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I found out about this place from Tik Tok and decided to give it a try for Mother's Day while out in DC. Tik Tok wasn't clear on the location so I just took a gamble and tried the Georgia Ave location. It's a nice quaint place. I made a reservation online. When we arrived, we were seated immediately. There was a brunch option, but I opted for the dinner because it came with 2 sides. I ordered Oxtails with a side of Mac N Cheese and Yams and a lemonade. We waited about 30 mins. before our order was ready. The order came in to-go containers with plastic utensils which is a neat idea. Everything I ordered was delicious. I got full rather quick so I took the rest to go. Our waiter was nice and pleasant. He seemed to be in his element. read more

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Oohh's & Aahh's really lives up to the name, every bite had me doing just that! I ordered the 2-piece catfish and it was fried to perfection, crispy on the outside, tender and flavorful on the inside. The mac and cheese was a standout, rich, creamy, and full of cheesy goodness with that perfect baked top. The whipped yams were sweet, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth smooth, honestly like dessert in disguise. The medium fried was just the right level of crisp without being too greasy, and the three hot sauce packets and remoulade sauce took everything up a notch. The cornbread was soft, warm, and slightly sweetperfect for sopping up every last bit of flavor. And I can't forget the house-made strawberry lemonade--fresh, not too sweet, and super refreshing. You can tell they don't cut corners here. It all tasted home-cooked with love. The portions were generous, the service was friendly, and the food was absolutely worth the hype. This is real-deal soul food, and I'll definitely be coming back! read more

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In my honest opinion, Oohs & Aahhs is just okay when it comes to soul food. I've heard about this spot for years since being in DC, and a lot of the hype seems to ride heavily on the name and reputation. I've tried a good amount of the menu, including the mac and cheese, yams, collard greens, turkey wings, and chicken wings. Out of everything I've had, the chicken wings were easily the best item. They were actually pretty good and the one thing I'd recommend ordering. The rest of the food was fine, but nothing really stood out. The sides especially didn't impress me enough to justify the price. Paying around $20-$25 for an entrée with two sides feels a little steep when the sides themselves are just average. If I were to come back, I probably wouldn't order a full plate again. I'd just grab an order of wings, maybe six or ten, and keep it moving. They do that well enough to make it worth it, but beyond that, I don't really see the value. Not bad food by any means, just not as special as the reputation might suggest. read more

The food was flavorful and the portions decent but the cost high. I was little disappointed with service and someone mentioned seeing a bug spray can in the kitchen area. Having to stand outside in cold weather to wait for food, was not it. Not eager to go back here. read more

Oohh's & Aahh's - Soul Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great take out from this authentic soul food spot. The fried chicken was fabulous, fried catfish excellent, and also great grilled chicken breast. But the best? Garlic mashed potatoes. read more

This was my first time visiting this establishment and I was not disappointed. The meatloaf was seasoned very well and had good flavor. It did remind me of a Salisbury steak. I guess I'm used to red gravy. The greens & yams were tasty. The waiter (I didn't get his name) was very friendly & transparent. Gave honest opinion when asked about food & drink options. I appreciate that. The ambiance was awesome. The music playing was very much brunch appropriate. The establishment was very clean. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

Oohh's & Aahh's - Meatloaf with brown gravy, yams & Fresh Collard Greens - Soul Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The food was so good, we went back two days later! It was fresh and very seasoned that I didn't even take pictures. The first order was the fried whiting with greens and Mac n cheese. The greens were on point! The Mac n cheese was missing some flavor. The second order, I got the veggie plate and tried out the whipped yams and potato salad. I don't know what they put in the potato salad but it was AMAZING. We visited the U St. location so it was not a sit-down restaurant. The service was still good as they called our names when the orders were ready as we waited outside. Overall, we enjoyed the food and preferred this location over the Glebe Rd. Location. read more

Will not be returning. Came for second visit and once again disappointed. How do you give food served at the table in to go containers. Asked for a plate and was brought a Dixie paper plate. The server was nice and attentive but the food was lackluster. Money and time wasted. ​ read more

This place use to be a neighborhood staple. Quality food and great environment. This place is a sad reminder of what happens when the passion for delivering fresh soul food is lost or overshadowed by long jeopardy. I had 10 party wings and two sides $25 is ok I guess... The mac and cheese taste like a 15 year old 10th grader made it at home while playing the game‍ horribly the first worst thing ever eaten. The collards taste like they had been cooked on Wednesday. I was there on Saturday Party wings had every salt ever developed, taste like a assault If your looking for food and its late night your on U st. Dont go to Oohh's & Aahh's Go home sleep it off. Imagine waking up with a hangover andddd upset stomach from eating awful food. read more

Oohh's & Aahh's - This is the photo of what I DUNKED in the trash - Soul Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I love this place when they first opened, I been coming here for 20 years, the manager or owner was crass/rude. I don't care for the other locations. Doesn't taste it as great as U st used to but their newer places you can order as U st no longer has dine in service. I had to dine today on the street corner with the unhoused which was not communicated on the website that take out was the only option. It's a take out only: if. You wish for a bar setting for the other places sure but the quality of food is terrible anywhere but U! Living in the south so long now I will not co sign in the collard greens anymore, it lacked flavors heavy, I saw no or turkey no flavor wise. I flew in for this experience again but I won't be back. Wish them the best of luck. read more

If you are looking for some soul food in DC, this spot is a MUST!! Everything I got was so good. Definitely some home cooking food. It hit the spot. They were busy and I did wait about 25 mins but it was worth it. read more

Oohh's & Aahh's - Soul Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Had the pleasure of visiting this place when I visited DC. I loved the food! The definition of soul food done right! You get an incredible portion of food at a reasonable price: my whole plate was about $32 dollars, and clearly there is enough food here for two. However, I would order for one and save the rest for leftovers since i enjoyed the food so much. I appreciated the staff. They were all very friendly and helpful in advising on what to order. The restaurant gives you the vibes of a traditional, small, family owned business. The only drawback I had was the inside ambiance wasn't necessarily the most appealing in the sense that most of the establishment looks dated or a tad rundown. Therefore, I personally wouldn't be inclined to dine in when I come back. I would rather have my "home cooked" meal at home :) read more

Oohh's & Aahh's - Loved everything! Especially the cabbage and I hate vegetables, lol - Soul Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This was my first time trying Oohh's & Aahh's and oh my goodness...SO good! I got a takeout order with whiting, mac and cheese, and greens, and all three were a hit. The flavors were so satisfying. The mac and cheese is creamy but not too loose, the greens are seasoned just right, and the whiting literally melts in your mouth. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Oohh's & Aahh's - Whiting, Macaroni & Cheese, Fresh Collard Greens - Soul Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

was really disappointed with my order. The fish wasn't fried hard, it came out soggy. The sides were terrible, and the cornbread wasn't even cooked through -- you could still taste the raw mixture. Overall, the food looked unappetizing and tasted even worse. Definitely not worth the money. read more

Oohh's & Aahh's - Gave the the fish too my dog - Soul Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Looking for a late night meal or snack? Then this spot's for you. It's a small hole in the wall shop with not much room to stand around in so you order and wait outside until they call your number. It was a bit of a wait, especially for the fried food, but it was tasty and the service was nice! I got the fried whiting with a side of mac and cheese and collard greens. It came with 3 pieces of the fried fish that remained crispy even after 15 minutes of transporting it back to the hotel. It was slightly fishy though. The collard greens were a bit sweet which I found interesting. But my favorite was definitely the mac and cheese. It was so cheesy and gooey and just delicious. They're also known for their beef ribs and turkey wings which they still had some left in their display but we were craving something greasy and fried. read more

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Oohh's and Aahh's is known for its soul food. It's my second time getting it. And it just not there - soul food vibe. Chicken was very Unseasoned. And chicken breast was cut very small and was pretty dry. Green beans super salty. Almost impossible to eat. Collard greens were great. Mac and cheese not bad. Fried shrimp was very good. Yums were great. Fries ok. They offer extended menu and also are open late hours. Great communication. And everyone is super nice May be i ll try Turkey leg next time. This place is worth a try. read more

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Ordered side of grits and Catfish and grits. Never in my life have tasted grits this bad. Watery and grainy. No seasoning. Called to give feedback. Recording with mailbox full. Will never order or recommend this place. read more

Oohh naw. Let's start with the positive shall we, the chicken wings here are good. The food here is decent, it's nothing like my mama would make. The potato salad is very bland and the potatoes were undercooked. The collard greens taste sweet. I'm not a fan of that. Service is good. It's take out so I can't speak to the ambiance, you order your food and wait outside. read more

man this food is a 10/10. I'm from Bmore and will come to dc for a nice massage plus a meal from them! only thing I didn't try was the yams and desserts! read more

Oohh's & Aahh's - Bussinnnnn - Soul Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I did a search on Yelp and came across this place. I made my way over on a beautiful day in November. I was immediately greeted at the front, I was informed I could scan the menu, the. Make my way to the back and place my to go order. Very simple. There was a pretty good amount of people there ordering, but despite the narrow space, they do a very good job of keeping order. I ordered just a couple sides and was pleased. The Mac n Cheese was pretty good, I won't say the best, but was pretty good. The Yams were great and I would certainly recommend adding this to whatever you order. I also had a side of yellow rice, which was solid, Overall, I'm glad I stopped here on my weekend trip to Washington DC. read more

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I've only ever picked up food here late after a night on U Street. With that in mind, I have always loved it. My go to is the fried catfish with mac n cheese and green beans or collard greens. Their mac n cheese is so thick and cheesy -- it's probably my favorite mac n cheese i've had in dc. Great vibes, great service, drunk me will be back! read more

I take exception to the apostrophe use, but you don't come here for grammar. You come here for food, good food: soul food. "Oohs and aahhs": What are those?!! "Those" are the sounds elicited after tasting this delectably flavored food. Amen to the ancestors. read more

Oohh's & Aahh's - I support all exceptional black-owned businesses. - Soul Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Ordered the meatloaf, side of mash potatoes and gravy and greens. Mashed potatoes had NO gravy on it, the Meatloaf had NO gravy on it. Odd.... The wings were fried well. Mac n cheese was good. String beans had ZERO flavor.... Food was just OK for me.... read more

I went to grab a bite to eat from Oohh's and Aahh's today and the food was disgusting. The yams and Mac and cheese were bland and the chicken was cooked in old grease. And my partner had baked chicken and greens and he didn't like it either. The carrot cake wasn't that good. I'm disappointed because this is my first time getting nasty food from this place. It's usually the one on Georgia Avenue that's nasty. Plus we ordered the cornbread and didn't receive it. read more

Best fried catfish hands down. That flavor is top tier good cooking. I appreciate a restaurant that does soul food justice and this place does! The food is amazing and so fresh. If you enjoy some good quality soul food then this is your place. read more

Oohh's & Aahh's - Catfish with Macaroni & Cheese and Fresh Collard Greens - Soul Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This review is for the take-out / delivery location in Alexandria. Bottom line: They shorted me food that I ordered and didn't respond when I called to alert them to the issue. I ordered Fried Catfish with collards and mac/cheese, plus an order of cornbread. I placed the order on their website and picked it up myself. The food is already expensive, but I also included a tip since I know they work hard... The food was OK. But they didn't include the cornbread in the order. I called their 703 area phone number but no one bothered to pick up the phone. I left a message alerting them to the issue, but no one bothered to call me back. I'll be looking for a new soul food alternative since these kind folks obviously don't give a crap about their customers and are OK ripping them off and not bothering to make it right. read more

The food was delicious! I was served promptly, and the selection was just enough! Highly recommend! read more

Oohh's & Aahh's - Macaroni, cabbage, sweet potatoes - Soul Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Its report card time: Food: Excellent Service: Poor, the man at the door had an "I don't care attitude." Ambiance: Not a first date place. This restaurant reminds me of a Jamaican hut on the side of the road that gives you great jerk chicken. read more

Good food! Wasn't sure if there a place to sit though! Very nice people and service, felt very homey. read more

Oohh's & Aahh's - Fried Chicken Wings (5pcs) Macaroni & Cheese - Soul Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great atmosphere here. The food was really good and i will definitely be back to eat here when I am in the area.

My 2nd visit was not like the 1st one. I ordered the Meat loaf with gravy and mashed potatoes and gravy. Why did my server Shawna bring out my food, Before she sat it down, I noticed it had Barbecue sauce on it, and she then said, "I thought you said gravy." This is why I HATE sending my food back. My plate came back with brown gravy that was good. As I kept eating, I tasted the barbecue sauce that should not have been there. Then I noticed that it was still Barbecue on my Meat loaf. In the picture, you can see red in the middle of the meat loaf. The ambiance was nice with the blend of music and ESPN on. I was not feeling the Barbecue sauce when I tasted it,it took away from the Brown gravy and meat loaf, and you could tell the difference. I'll be back, but I will not send my food back if there's anything wrong with it. The location is on Georgia Avenue, next door to Wally World(Walmart). read more

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Omg!! I've lived in the DMV for too long not to know about this place. I had the fried whitening. It was so good. I will be back to try other foods. read more

Alright let's get into it! Collard greens bomb af! Just the way I like them! Fried catfish are amazing and large pieces ! Yams and potato salad was okay. The peach cobbler was okay...more peach than crust and I could've went without. It was fast...service was trash. I walked in and the guy and girl behind the register was laughing at something on the phone. The gentleman looked right in my eyes and then went back to the phone. Some young lady who I thought was a customer asked "pick up order?" i said yes...she went to the back and came out with a bag and said have a good night. Thank God this was to go...if it wasn't I would've walked out and have eaten elsewhere. The restaurant is pretty big to eat in, music was good, seating seemed a little cheap...but you could make it work to eat in. read more

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Went to location on U Street, my first time so I was surprised to learn it's a take out stop only. Ordered chicken wings with lemon garlic on the side along with peppers , side of sweet potato and collards. Was not impressed chicken was just crispy no real seasoning/taste just chicken my lemon garlic sauce was left out my bag and collards had no taste or seasoning best part of my meal was whipped sweet potato read more