Went there for a drink cause my friend wanted to check it out and it gave me PTSD. This place is the reason I have a Yelp account so I can give a review after they ignored my calls. It's been a few years but this place is still as unsanitary with bugs crawling! For the love of God do not sit on the couches. They are disgusting. The lights need to be dimmer. Ugh never again. read more

Great happy hour with 50% off all drinks/specialty cocktails and select beers, available Tuesday through Sunday 5-7 pm. Cool Moroccan vibe and large patio seating area with views of Adams Morgan. read more

This will be the last time I come to this restaurant. I've never been treated with the amount of disdain and disrespect as a paying customer as I have here. Dennis the manager/bartender was condescending, combative and misogynistic. He was kind and respectful to the man next to us, but when we got our bill we had questions because we were charged for the food we sent back due to being burnt. And the server had added $11 in extra charges that we weren't informed of when we made the order. When we asked what the charges were for he was immediately nasty to us, talked over me, and took a tone that was not necessary. Our server was very sweet and apologized, but that man was gross to her and all the other women in the space. They were out of many food items (fries, brie, shrimp). The couscous was not flavorful or seasoned correctly, and my friends tagine was served with burnt rolls that seemed low quality and store bought. Despite the cute but dated ambiance and okay food, the customer service and pricing could use an upgrade. read more

We went for trivia so take this review as you see fit. We did intentionally not really get food since we were there for the event, but the servers kept coming around and making it seem like we had to order more than the round of drinks we had. The food was meh for the price and ambiance. I found the portions to be small and the hummus we ordered took way too long to come out. They didn't even check on us once the food came out. No one offered us water and we had to ask twice for it. They were quick to befriend the regulars, but I don't see us coming back again when there are better places around. read more

The ambiance is cool but the server is terrible. Was not accommodating at all. The service lady was making random rules on the spot. She was telling me where to stand and smoke OUTSIDE HER PROPERTY mind you. Felt like a tourist trap that made all their business from the success of the bar next door. Anyway there's a much better hookah bar up the block. read more

Yummy food, good service, and hookah? Wow. What a nice place to just sit and vibe with friends! Fries were the fave snack as they were amazingly crunchy and crisp! The fried Brie was to die for. I had never tried anything kind it! It was similar to a cinnamon apple pie but it's cheese on toast?? Wow. I was mind blown. The manager was also nice enough to take some shots with our table! Thank you! Will definitely have to come back! read more

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Very nice restaurant very good food excellent service Great ambiance I will be back every time read more

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Was walking around Adams Morgan and we came upon this place. Decided to do Hookah. We sat in the window at the front of the restaurant on the bar side. Hookah was chill. Beers in cans. Bathroom upstairs is TINY! There was a woman smoking , using an ashtray at the bar - that was weird lol. Haven't seen someone smoking indoors in about 2+ decades. DJ seemed to be the the bartender on his phone. He kept switching songs too much my taste read more

Soussi Restaurant - Hookah - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I came in here by accident last night thinking it was the Green Zone and decided to stay for a couple of drinks. Cassandra was awesome behind the bar and the regulars I met were very nice. If you're a cigarette or cigar smoker, you can smoke in here. It's also a Hookah lounge. I heard the food here is really good and the atmosphere is very cozy. I could see myself returning for sure. read more

Wish there was more seating, especially in the hotter seasons. With no fan outside, you're absolutely baking by sitting outside. Cocktails are decent, but expensive. Hookah lounge upstairs with sofa and service. Public restrooms. Service was interesting. Our server made a face when we asked to split the check. There was also a bit of a language barrier with accents and such. My guest enjoyed the cake they offer for dessert, but didn't finish it. Parking is rough. read more

Two stars instead of one, only because it's a decent atmosphere. The food was terrible. I ordered the entire late-night menu, every thing was gross. The server disappeared on us several times and had to be retrieved for us to pay. The hookah was also very mid. read more

Soussi Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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6 of us dined and hung out here for several hrs on a sat. evening. A friend is traveling to Morocco soon and wanted to try the counties food before going. We went upstairs which is lounge like and comfortable for a group. Later the the area became filled with hookah smokers. If you have trouble navigating stairs you may not want to venture up there. We ordered a variety of appetizers including pita and hummus (to be honest the hummus tasted store bought) and the pita bread was fluffy and served warm. The person who is traveling wanted to try the lamb on the menu and they didn't have any. She and a few others ended up ordering the jambalaya which was kind of comical--Moroccan jambalaya! I had the masculin salad which was huge (enough for 3) and enjoyed it. I also had mint tea which was served nicely and tasted great. It's sweetened upon arrival. We had a good time. Service was fine. I would return if in the area. Didn't take pictures! read more

10/10! I had a blast & the restaurant experience was phenomenal! If you are looking for a vibe this the place... music, food, & hookah was it! BUT my favorite part was the manager John who took great care of us! Just moved to DC & I found my go to spot:) read more

Soussi Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We really enjoyed our hookah here. While I'd prefer that they not use the quick light round coals the quality of sheesha makes up for it. Also: they do let you mix up to two flavors in the base price for a hookah and charge 1.50 for extra coal. Just a heads up to anyone who is stopping in just for hookah. Cozy, relaxed ambiance without too much noise and friendly service even on a busy Friday night. We only got some fries to munch on and a couple drinks. I didn't really enjoy my Ketch express because I found it overwhelmingly lemony but my husband enjoyed the combination of Aperol and whiskey in his Positano cocktail. I'd come back when I'm in the area again, if for no other reason than to be able to peacefully enjoy a hookah amid the craziness that is Adam's Morgan on a weekend. read more

I have to say that despite this place being in one of the most popular streets in DC and open so late, it has still managed to impress me. Very nice and inviting staff to begin with, I had some of the best Moroccan tea I've ever had. The hookahs are really good and they offer a special pipe add on for $2 for smoother smoke (I'm forgetting what the name is). You can either sit downstairs and get a good view of the street or go upstairs, which I recently discovered and it's a very comfortable beautiful room. Easy 5/5 for me. read more

This place is beautiful. It isn't big enough to fit a whole lot of people but for its small size it's beautiful. Seatings we're comfortable, however, our table was wobbly, which was annoying. We ordered drinks and they were very good. The fries were delicious as well. Our server was very kind and kept checking up on us. Now the worst part... because of how small this place is, noise travels quickly and loud!!! The live music was way way way too loud that I had to yell to speak. Plus, with people talking and laughing out loud, the place was already loud as is, but the live music just made it way too loud inside. It's not comfortable to yell constantly. I was literally considering leaving because of how uncomfortably loud it was. read more

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I haven't been here in years but today's experience has me wanting more. The servers were so kind and made me blush on numerous occasions. If you looking for a spot with chill vibes, great food, and wonderful people then do yourself a favor and get yo butts in them seats! read more

This is a hidden gem in DC. It has become my DC late night home. Great hookah, amazing food and better people. John (the manager) and Betty took amazing care of me and remembered me each time I came into town. If you're ever in DC...... please make it your business to come. read more

A nice outdoor hooka bar, but the food is not good. Soussi was recently renovated, and they did a great job. Being outdoors with a nice view of Adams Morgan is great. Super chill spot to hang out with friends, enjoy hooka, and have a few fun drinks. But the food was not good. My steak kabob was well seasoned but overcooked. The rice it came with was bland and undercooked. My fiancé enjoyed the sausage sandwich, but the bread was bad. This place would benefit from letting people (even encouraging people) to bring their own food and only serving smaller, tapas style, sides. I would love to sit here and eat a falafel from Amsterdam Falafel across the street. This would save a lot of money on overhead expenses and give the staff less to have to focus on. Or, in the alternative, they should learn how to cook. The service was not good. Our server went from repeatedly pestering us to place an order, to disappearing for a long while, not checking on us, and having to be repeatedly asked (after I got up from our table and looked for her) to get our check. The place was almost completely empty and several other staff members were there, so there really was no excuse. I also noticed that she wasn't providing ash changes as one would expect at a hooka bar. I would come back, but not for the food. read more

Dropped by with a friend after leaving another bar in the area. We both wanted some hookah and this seemed to be the best option on 18th street. We went with the server's suggestion of blue mist mint. The flavor was good. It was my first time seeing an establishment charging for additional coals. We both ordered cocktails. Both drinks tasted watered down. The lighting was low, creating an intimate vibe upstairs in the lounge area. However, the air was blasting. Most people were visibly cold, including myself. I'd return for the hookah, but not the drinks. read more

Dennis is the absolute best thing that has happened here.... Got a hookah, some food, he made sure we were very happy with our experience...

Ive come to this place for the last time having left in disgust and would give them zero stars if I could. Hadn't been back in over six months and come late night for dinner as a last resort since they charge high prices for small portions, even charge for bread when standard complementary at other restaurants, and the bartender always has a foul attitude. What pushed me over the top tonight is after the waiters misquoted prices and reversed on offering complementary bread while increasing all their prices. and after a poor attitude from the bartender, I'm told they have mandatory 20% gratuity I'm forced to pay when being offered poor service. No way! And I won't be returning to give them another try and suggest there are much better options. Turned out I was treated better with good food and fair pricing at The Diner and with better service gave them over 20% tip! read more

Great new entree called "Golf Course". Spicey yet not . Simple yet flavorful and touches your soul. Delish! read more

Soussi Restaurant - New excellent "Golf Course" meal . Delish!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Shoutout to John and the staff at Soussi. My sister and I went in on a Saturday night and enjoyed the vibes, hospitality, food, hookah, drinks, & Moroccan tea. So good!! We had the calamari, hummus, and shrimp tagine as our starters. Delicious! The steak tagine as our entree, was exquisite, perfectly seasoned. It was a tad cold but John with his exceptional customer service provided us with a heater to make us more comfortable. We truly appreciated his dedication to providing a pleasant experience for our first time. We will certainly be back. Thank you! read more

Was recommended this place as a hookah lounge that makes you feel like you're not in DC. The recommendation was spot on! The trick is coming to the second floor lounge. The ambiance was soo chill, lit with candles, and comfy. Hookah was $35 and it was strong. We did not get food, but the menu has Moroccan options. Honestly, I felt too comfy in this spot I almost fell asleep lol. The music is not upbeat but that is fine, and service was slow but our server was nice. I would definitely come back here to catch up with friends and have a few drinks. read more

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one of the dirtiest, unsanitary places I've ever been to. food taste awful, I was expecting Moroccan food. there's absolutely nothing Moroccan about this place except the name and the menu ite names. and their prices are outrageous. they charged me $21 worth of bread, $7 per loaf. stay away from this place it's a rip off. I saw a mouse running around. And the fourniture is sticky dirty. this place needs a health department visit. they're ruining Moroccan food reputation. They worst experience ever at eve level. read more

Soussi Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Let me talk about John for one second. He is fantastic! The hookah is 10/10 the best in the city! Music is not number 2; it's number 1. Stop everything you are doing and come here NOW. read more

Service has really become poor for this place. I used to be a regular customer but not anymore. I was short on my tab so I had to give them my passport to scan. I'll tell you what though they're not getting that $63.85 because of how rude the manager was. "Ma'am your cough is bothering my customers you need to leave." The irony is none of the customers told me my cough bothered them. Oh so I coughed 3 times in a row so I have to get out? Last time that I checked hookah can and will make you cough it's something called a smokers cough. Anyways everyone forget Soussi go to Queens or Exotic for a fun and lit night. They got a club vibe it's better than this classy trashy spot that's for sure! read more

I forgot to take a picture because we were so hungry but we had a great experience here! We came to see Azul Band perform and decided to get some food as well. We had the merguez sandwich and calamari, which were both amazing. The calamari is pan fried the traditional way leaving it with a great texture and not overly greasy. Great experience, will definitely come again and bring more friends. read more

A great chill spot, and way to dive into the DC atmosphere. There's lots of bars and other restaurants in the area but this is a great way to chill relax get some good hookah with food and they're definitely not light on the drinks. read more

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I'm not impress with the drinks and calamari. Just a boring area to go to. Decorations are out dated No available hand sanitizer read more

Like to note there's a $25 per person minimum on the weekend. Wasn't aware until after we ordered our drinks and the server told us, plus it's in fine print on the menu. The pan fried almond Brie and hummus were great appetizers. The bruschetta was alright, but wouldn't recommend. High balls and wine are half off for happy hour which is nice. Also be aware of people smoking or hookahing around you if that may be an issue. read more

I love this place. My man took me there. The food is to die for. We ordered Lamb Couscous and even though the sauce was a little too sweet for me, the meat was falling off the bone. We also had calamari and it was very tasty too. The Moroccan Mint tea was very delicious. I will add all the pictures. We sat on the second floor which was very cozy. You want to seat there if you are with an amazing date. The lights are deemed and each table has candle light. You can also smoke Hookah if you like. The waitress was very sweet. We felt very comfortable there! read more

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Looking for a hookah spot in Adams Morgan? This is the place! They have a really nice patio area and multiple flavors of hookah! They have a few tables inside with the bar and bathrooms upstairs. This place is in the heart of Adams Morgan and pretty popular. We got the mint and berry flavored hookah and their service was great because they kept coming back to make sure our hookah was good. Overall, I highly recommend for a nice chill vibe either in the day or night! read more

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Good hookah, good food, and good atmosphere. All of these things bode well for this place. This is probably my most frequented spot in the city aside from a couple jumbo slice spots and liquor stores (but I digress). The more I visit, and depending on where in the restaurant/bar/lounge you find yourself, I can't tell if they're a hookah lounge that happens to have a good bar and restaurant attached, a bar that also allows hookah and serves food, or a restaurant with a good drink selection that also does hookah. And this is a good issue because whether you're on the enclosed dining patio with a gang of associates, at the bar getting to know complete strangers, or upstairs lounging with your closest friends, the atmosphere and the vibe is always right for whatever your mood may be. The food...has a diverse Mediterranean vibe. I've never had a dish I wasn't happy with. The waitstaff is pretty attentive and the drinks are typically strong. Happy hour is an option and the beer list, though not robust, has a decent range. I have no gripes about this place. Just don't drink too much as the stairs are kind of steep... read more

This place is a mess. They can't keep track of reservations or operate in an organized manor. The ac was leaking upstairs and the wait staff couldn't keep track of tabs. They had one bartender and double booked parties. They are not responsive to phone calls. Don't waste any money here. read more

One of the only places in DC to smoke a cigarette at the bar. Decent food and they have hookah as well.

Update: December 8, 2016 --------------------------------------------------- I'm guessing I provided a great review for this establishment too soon. Since my first review, the wonderful Manager by the name of Hamuda has either been fired or quit along with many great servers. The owner, Sophia, is rarely present and she has her brothers (who are rude) oversee the business. Recently, my fiancé and I stopped visiting the place for a while bc the new servers lack the ability to be customer friendly. Just last weekend we visited the business with two other friends and were there to the close of business. Before our Uber arrived, I decided to use the restroom and when I came out the party I was with was outside in the cold. When I went outside they had informed that they were basically kicked out of the business. They had asked if they could stay in the facility until I came out of the bathroom so that they didn't have to wait in the cold and were told no. My fiancé realized that the "manager" looked like Sophia's (owner) brother. So, he asked the guy if he was related to Sophia and the guy said "don't worry about it". I am only giving this establishment two stars now because of the bartender, Marvin, who is great! I am done giving this establishment my money. read more

While I did like the food I ordered, I had a mostly disappointing experience. First of all, the patio area was SO LOUD, and it looked like they were allowing parties larger than six, which isn't supposed to happen during COVID restrictions. My friend and I had to shout at each other to have a conversation! When it was time to order, the restaurant was out of my first two choices of wine as well as the greens for the salad my friend wanted. It's a Saturday night when a lot of people are vaccinated and want to go out: wouldn't you be prepared for your customers? When our food showed up, my mussels did not come with the frites as stated on the menu; I asked the waiter about this, and he said he thought I had ordered the appetizer size, which doesn't come with fries. Why would he assume I picked the cheaper option?! Restaurants usually assume that I want the bigger, more expensive option so that they get more money (which in this case I did). BUT he didn't fix the order on the receipt, so I got the fries for the cheaper price! I'm glad I tried the restaurant, but I won't be going back. read more

Came thru this space the other night and Jason and Tatgana were the most amazing hosts I've ever seen. Over delivered, experience was amazing. 5/5 will return. read more