Have been to Succotash on a prior DC trip. But did not get a chance to enter the speakeasy "Mr Lees" until this trip. Great after work option with Happy Hour until 7pm. Really liked their selection of drinks...was there milk in the milk punch? Lol The Cauliflower and Honey cornbread options were delicious. Have had success here two times - would return. read more

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We've wanted to try this place since we saw Edward Lee on culinary class wars...when we arrived, the restaurant was full. We were seated in the main level towards the back. If you have read some of my past reviews, I have an issue with crowded restaurants and loud patrons which end up dampening the experience for me. I am happy to report that although the restaurant was bustling, I had no issues carrying conversations with everyone at our table of six. We shared many different appetizers and each had a main dish then shared desserts. This was an interesting mixture of southern style cuisine and Korean touches here and there. Flavors were all good. Think my favorite dish was the pork belly ssam. I love that there was such a Korean dish in a primarily southern cuisine restaurant. read more

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I am just going to jump into it, and I will say the service at the national harbor location is so much better. You ever get that vibe from people and see their facial reactions so much that it is obvious that they are just over it. Well, that was the reaction we saw between the hostess and our waiter on the afternoon of March 26th at 1545. The hostess took us to our table, and she pointed to our table while speaking to our future waiter and you can just see his eyes roll and his head go back. Almost like, "Come on another table?" There was a back and forth for a minute and he eventually came over with great enthusiasm to make us feel welcome. That was all sarcasm. My spouse and I picked up on it, and we knew what we were in for as we watched the interaction between him and the hostess. He did not want to be there or at least he did not want to serve us, and it was more than clear. We were already there and had decided to try Succotash Prime after great service and food at the National Harbor location. We still ordered but the vibe was completely off and remained the same. It was at a point where do not bother to come over if it is going to be like this. The food was not bad, and the mint julep ice cream was the highlight of the meal. We started off with hot oysters that were ok. I went with the "Express" which was the skirt steak or the catch of the day, salad, fries, and the already mentioned mint julep ice cream. The skirt steak was ehh. Not very flavorful but not bad. Spouse and I were betting that the mint julep ice cream would not come out and we should have put it in on the prediction markets because it was completely forgotten. I reminded him as I am sure he did not want to hear anything from us and he was ready to go. Well at this point so were we. Overall, I cannot recommend this place and will not. This could have been a one off and many have said the great experience here and even said it is a favorite place to go. This was not my experience, and the biggest disappointment was that thinking this would be a great place that my spouse would enjoy and it was just dissatisfaction all the way around. Not how I imagined a break after work going where it should have been a pick me up after a long down was just a let down. Mentioning this to anyone just seemed pointless. The hostess had her bag, changed shoes and left. I got tired of waiting around. Thank goodness for InKind to pay the bill without any more interaction. It was just one of the situations where attitude and give a care starts from the top down and seeing the interaction at the start showed me there are some deeper problems with the front staff. One and done. Far from a "Prime" experience. read more

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Hands-down, my favorite meal in DC, and it was very reasonably priced for lunch. Got a salad which was very delicious. Also got the lunch meal which included hush puppies, chicken, and waffles, and banana pudding dessert. The hush puppies had amazing flavor, and were in a spicy sauce with pimento cheese. I saved the rest of that sauce for the main course, which was half a Belgian waffle with two large pieces of fried chicken. The chicken was juicy yet crispy on the outside. The banana pudding was a little too sweet for me, but still delicious. Service was wonderful. Our waitress came by at just the right times, and our food came out pretty quick. The restaurant itself was mostly packed, but we were able to snag last-minute lunch reservations on a Saturday. Since the restaurant has two floors of seating, it was a bit noisy, but not so much that I couldn't hear anyone talking at my table. read more

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I celebrated my 21st birthday here! The service was amazing and the restaurant is just so beautiful. The food was very tasty and they kindly gave me a small dessert with a candle for the celebration. This is a place that is good for a nice lunch or dinner; really good for pics too! read more

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An overall 3.75 star review for Succotash Prime. Located in DC, you already know parking is a challenge and there is no street parking. Reservations are recommended, but depending on the day and time of your visit and number of persons in your party, you may get lucky and be accommodated. We made reservations to avoid any crappy seating or prolonged waiting. Although, we decided around lunchtime to go after work, it wasn't difficult to secure a reservation. Not a lot of diners when we arrived on a Friday afternoon at 3:30pm. Seated quickly, Rio was our server. I don't know what they did to him prior to our arrival but he was giving "I don't want to be here" vibes in his speech and body language. He was efficient and checked on us appropriately but had to hand us off to another server who was coming on shift. I wish we had started with her as she had an upbeat outlook and was energetic. There are seasonal cocktails and I went with the Cherry Pick in honor of the blooming of the cherry blossoms in Washington, DC. It was flavorful and I enjoyed it. The menu provided had small variations in what they serve in comparison to their sister location Succotash in National Harbor. An express option at $31 (skirt steak or salmon) with salad, French fries and dessert is a welcome source of variety. I had the catfish sandwich that comes with french fries. I think I got the catfish that was on Ozempic because that was the thinnest fillet of catfish I've seen. Normally catfish is flakier and meatier. The sandwich was good and reheated well since I was only able to eat half during the visit. The interior was very spacious and has an upper level. There is a bar and sometimes they run out of featured cocktails but it gives the opportunity to go with your backup choice. If in the area, I would frequent here again. read more

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Just amazing from the interior to the music to the food. What a treat. Loved everything about it. Our meal & the options made it challenging to choose one dish. Also gives reasons to return. Being from Kentucky we highly recommend the Hot Brown. You won't be disappointed. We finish our meal with the pecan sticky rolls. So be certain to save room for that treat. We will return out and we highly recommend it. Our server was good, but I can't say great. He definitely knew the menu and made multiple recommendations. read more

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I went to Succotash and tried the "Taste the South." The inside of the restaurant is beautiful and the overall vibe is great. Service was fine, nothing standout but no real issues there. The biggest problem was the food. It took a long time to come out, and when it finally did, it was honestly pretty underwhelming. For something that's supposed to highlight Southern cooking, it really lacked flavor across the board. Nothing was bad, but nothing was memorable either. If you've never had Southern food before, you might enjoy it just for the experience and setting. But if you have any baseline for what good Southern food should taste like, this doesn't really hit. Overall, it just felt very average and not something I'd go back for. read more

Succotash Prime - Southern Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

So far so good!!! Greeted by lovely and friendly staff. Thank you Chris and Haden and Sheria!!! So much on the menu, so little time!!! Everyone can find something delicious on the menu, fish, steak, pork and poultry! This the place you plan to attend when there is a variety of different appetites. The place is airy and open!!! read more

Succotash Prime - Menu - Southern Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Succotash might officially be the start of a love story... and honestly, what a place to begin. I came here for a first date, and everything--from the ambiance to the food--set the tone perfectly. It's warm, inviting, and just the right mix of lively and intimate. We started with the fried green tomato salad and the cauliflower. The salad was fresh, flavorful, and a standout for me. The cauliflower had a bit too much sauce for my taste, but the texture was excellent--crispy and well-executed. For mains, I had the catfish and my date ordered the smoked wings--both were delicious and full of flavor. But beyond the food, the experience really made the night. Great conversation, a kind and thoughtful date, and a setting that made it all feel a little special. We've already gone on a second date... so who knows--this might just be the place we look back on and say, "this is where it all started." Wish us luck read more

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Queues Just the two of us, by Grover Washington. Just the year before we were a family of five celebrating but this past year it was just the two of us. Christmas 2025 was quiet but full. He chose Succotash Prime as our Christmas dinner location. He would always keep our dinner location a secret and have me anticipating where we were going. I am like a kid and that brought more excitement to the evening. I was pleasantly surprised, what a gorgeous establishment. Wasn't a fan of the stairs but beautiful nonetheless. Bright lights, upscale decor, super impressive! Seating was tight and we could hear our guests to the right of us. A bit intrusive and if I could change one thing about the space it would be that.... the closeness of the tables. Getting out, my big ole butt was all in their table and they made mention of it too. Smh! Let's get into it! Fried Oyster's - Good but they were expensive for the portion. Wouldn't get them again, price point doesn't match. Deviled eggs- YES! YES! YES! Filet Mignon Blackened Please! - SOOOOOOO GOOD! Roasted Half Duck - Decent but he didn't really oooh and ahhhhh! Mac and Cheese - More please! Greens - Okay! But not my fave! Overall, we had a great Christmas dinner. If I had to choose, I'd choose the other location over this one. We came and conquered! Life shifts quickly. Live fully, love deeply, and let the memories travel with you. read more

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I had brunch with my husband and some friends at Succotash Prime this past Sunday, when we were in DC for a theater production in the area, and we had a good meal. I'm a big fan of Top Chef, and Succotash is a restaurant by Chef Edward Lee, who competed in Season 9 of the show. Korean American, Chef Lee fell in love with Southern cuisine and the city of Louisville, and Succotash (one of several of his restaurants) is a really beautiful example of the blending of his Korean heritage and the American South, its ingredients and cuisine. We shared a few dishes to start: deviled eggs (they offered two varieties - green tomato kimchi and bacon jam), crispy Korean cauliflower, and creamy corn succotash (a side). I loved the green tomato kimchi deviled egg, but I found the bacon jam deviled egg way too strong - too much bacon (some of you may say this isn't possible, but it was a lot of bacon and I thought it took over everything else). The cauliflower isn't something I would typically order, but the rest of the table loved it. I thought the creamy corn succotash was a great spin/hybrid of a couple Southern classics. I really appreciated the variety of mains they offer on their brunch menu. The others at my table ordered the Hangover Special (fried eggs, pulled pork, warm potato salad, red-eye gravy, and a buttermilk biscuit), Shrimp and Grits (Royal Red shrimp, andouille sausage, holy trinity, and jalapeno oil), and the pimiento cheese burger (potato bun, bacon jam, house pickles, and french fries). I chose and loved their open-faced blackened trout sandwich, and everyone else enjoyed their choices as well. Regarding drinks, I enjoyed a couple of glasses of wine wine, my friend had iced tea, and our husbands had a couple of cocktails. Their gochujang bloody mary (our table ordered two) tasted a little watered down and bland, but the rest of the drinks we had we enjoyed. The restaurant is beautiful. It's located in a converted former-bank, and it's a perfect space for a Southern-ish spot for a fancy brunch or dinner. The decor works, too: leather, wallpaper, a long bar... The service was very good as well. Overall, it was a very good brunch, one I'd be happy to repeat. read more

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I came here for dinner with a large group of 15. We had their family style set menu. The inside is slightly upscale and can get quite noisy. The service was great and attentive. The set menu was amazing. Even a colleague from the south said the food was great. As a vegetarian I appreciated that many items were vegetarian friendly. The only thing we didn't really enjoy was the truffle on the dessert menu. We tried some of the mocktails and they were very delicious as well. Highly recommend coming here!! read more

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The customer service is out of this world! We made a reservation and found street parking. There are garages nearby as well. Ceasar was our server and he was top notch! He explained the menu, made recommendations and was overall just on point! The Belle's Punch was so good. I'm glad Ceasar suggested the pitcher, hehe! It serves 5, but me and my friend had no problem taking it on ourselves! Ha! If you have the appropriate group (2+), just gon head and get the TASTE OF THE SOUTH! It has everything you need. The cornbread was so buttery and it melted in my mouth. I still dream about it sometimes (*tear). The sticky pecan buns were soft and so flavorful! The collards with kimchi were so tasty! Don't hesitate to try them! It was my favorite side! The macaroni was great! The fried chicken was crispy and fried to perfection! I will say we liked it better with hot sauce. They do have hot sauce, which is great! The menu doesn't state that the chicken & waffles includes a shaved cheese garnish over top of it. I had to ask for some chicken without it. The manager Chris came by and he was accommodating for that and I appreciated that! The deviled eggs stole the show! I loved both the green tomato and bacon jam versions! I can't front though, I saw that French toast at the table beside me and it looked delectable! It looked so thick and crunchy! I'll be trying that next! read more

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Have been wanting to come here for the longest time especially during restaurant weeks but somehow never worked out. This time was determined to make it work and finally got an opportunity to come for lunch during this winter RW. It's not a big restaurant, located inside a historic landmark bank building. The dining room is absolutely beautiful with modernized original architectural detailing. Ambience is intimate with the rounded booths on one side and banquet seating down the center partitioning the bar from the dining section (although there were a row tables opposite the bar as well. There seems to be also an upstairs section but wasn't open. The RW menu has selection of two each of the three courses, so with the two of us we tried everything they had to offer (Note the RW menu online is a bit different from the one in the restaurant). Food was delicious and hearty - this is southern cuisine after all - excellent presentation and generous portions. The squash soup and fried fish were my favorites. For dessert - the black cherry tart was better than the bread pudding although can't say I'm bowled over by either (must admit I'm quite picky when it comes to desserts). Overall am glad we finally tried it as this is definitely a place worth coming back to, Service is good and they have contactless payment - where you scan a code with you phone to access the check and pay online. Restaurant had wifi although unsecured as such networks usually are. read more

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Succotash Prime was the surprise restaurant of choice for Christmas dinner after seeing how nice it looked online. Once we arrived, the pictures didn't do this place justice. One word, gorgeous! This two level beauty had upscale written all over it. I've eaten at the National Harbor location more than I can count, but this is Succotash "Prime", so my expectations were just a bit higher. Bring on the menu! Where are the raw oysters? Where is the amazing bone-in beef shortrib that my taste buds were craving? I'll tell you, no where to be found. When I asked our super friendly server about the shortrib, it was obvious that it wasn't a menu misprint, it's never offered..LOL! After my initial disappointment, I took a gander at the small special menu and low and behold, there was another one of my favorite meals, roasted duck. We went with the fried oysters and deviled eggs as our appetizers, and for entrees, she chose the filet mignon and I chose the aforementioned roasted half duck. I was feeling a bit under the weather so I ordered the Maker's Mark apple cider. It was delicious and exactly what I needed! So "the great" was her filet and the deviled eggs. She took my suggestion and had her steak blackened and man was that thing tasty. "The good" was my duck. The portion size was two thumbs up but taste wise, I've had better. The fried oysters were underwhelming to say the least. Four fried oysters for $17.50, stop it! Our server was OUTSTANDING, and her energy, especially for it being Christmas evening, was unparalleled. Would I come back?? Absolutely, I loved the atmosphere, however, I'd wait unil "Prime" comes to their senses and add the shortrib. Also, I'm anxious to try their on-site Speakeasy "Mr. Lee's", since Speakeasies are my thang!! Happy New Year!! read more

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We were a group of 5 and came here on a weekday evening. I had a reservation but it looked like there's some open seating still available. They have paid street parking right outside which was convenient and also a 5 min walk from the metro station. The restaurant is very thoughtfully and tastefully decorated. Since we came in the evening, it was a more romantic, dim ambiance versus some of the pictures that I saw of the dining room during the daytime that gives a different feel. We sat in a semi private room that really gave us the privacy to chat. Our server, Jason, was amazing-- great attention to detail. He changed our plates, silverware, refilled waters, and cleaned the table of any food or sauce drippings and even offered to clear the table before taking a picture for us. All the small gestures that really enhanced our dining experience. The kitchen gave us a small complimentary appetizer of homemade chips with an onion dip, before our appetizers which was a nice little surprise. The chip is good and if you're an onion flavor fan then you would like this. There was an extensive bourbon list on the drinks menu (heard this is due to Edward Lee's love for bourbon) so we had to give it a shot. You can choose to have your bourbon neat or on a big ice for $1. We started with the pork belly ssam and smoked chicken wings then got the salmon with bok choy (catch of the day), rib eye, dirty fried chicken, and rounded the meal out with mint ice cream and they brought us a birthday dessert with carrot cake and dark chocolate pecan. Smoked chicken wings: 8.5/10 the chicken wing itself was pretty good but the Alabama sauce and cole slaw really enhanced the flavor of the wings Pork belly ssam: 10/10 the perfect mix of pork belly (with not too much fat), lettuce, fried onion, & a touch of spice with a hot pepper. Also came with a nice Dirty fried chicken: 9/10 2 pieces of thighs and 2 pieces of drums in a gochujang at the perfect level of spice for me where you can taste it but not overly spicy, topped with blue cheese and radish Ribeye: 9/10 very flavorful, not chewy and the greens paired so well as a palette cleanser between each bite of steak. The steak was already flavorful and didn't need the sauce but the sauce (we got bourbon) was also great if you wanted an extra explosion of flavor. Salmon with bok choy: 8/10 we all had mixed opinions of the salmon ranging from overcooked to just right so maybe it would be better if they offered an option for the guest to pick how they want their salmon cooked or maybe this is more of a southern way of preparing salmon we're not as familiar with but nonetheless the bokchoy was great and the sauce was even better, just wish there was more! You can pay with a QR card so very easy to split your item if you're with a group of people (note there's a small fee for using the online payment site that scales with your bill amount). Overall I'm pleasantly surprised and this restaurant surpassed my expectations with the mix of fine dining with southern hospitality so we will definitely come back and try their brunch items next time. read more

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SO EXCITED to finally try Succotash. Went with my siblings to try a bunch of items. Cornbread 15/10 Sweet Buns 15/10 French Toast 4/10 Crab Hash 9/10 Avocado Toast 9/10 Burger 9/10 Collard Greens, Kimchi and Turkey 1000/10 The corn bread was devin! I would come back for a latte with corn bread and sweet buns. It was truly magical. The only downside was the French toast. It looked amazing but was deep fried and drenched in oil in every bit which made me feel awful immediately. Recommend the crab hash and I saw a lot of chicken and waffles coming out that LOOKED AMAZING! The wait staff were so friendly and helpful. There was another a waiter that overheard our convo and just joined in and it was a lot of fun. The ambiance is so light and airy! I loved it!! read more

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Never a bad time here. Tried the "Taste of the South" and everything was really good, except the shrimp and grits. Very disappointed in that dish. The kimchi greens were really good and surprisingly the deviled eggs were delicious! I can't go to a "southern" style restaurant without having a fried green tomato, and their fried green tomato salad was the perfect balance. The steak didn't look like much, but it was cooked to perfection (medium). Our server was amazing and very knowledgeable. He helped with the no brainer to do the Taste of the South to try everything. He also had a helpful tip to save the chicken and waffles for breakfast the next day because we were stuffed! It really reheated well and was delicious the next day. read more

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Excited to try Edward Lee's southern cuisine inspired korean fusion place.. prior to visiting I heard the food is meh so didnt have high hope: My "FAST" REVIEW: Food: 6/10 Chicken and waffles: imo, the best chicken and waffles are the done with the best balance between chicken AND waffles. This had way more chicken than waffles but the crispiness of the chicken and maple syrup made it so much better. Not dry. But bones made it hard to eat. Succotash: SOOOOOOO SALTY, I have a feeling they accidentally dumped salt on this. I almost could not have more than one bite. Pecan sticky buns: my favorite, but just a huge lump of dough with sugar. Not many pecans. Tater tots: Korean inspired with gochujang, but could barely taste the sauce. Also came out soggy/cold. Atmosphere: 9/10 great ambience and decor. Was seated overlooking all the tables. Was pretty close to the table next to us so you can hear all the conversations Service: 8/10 great service. The waiter came by multiple times asking what we needed. Probably a little too many times. Tips: made a reservation in advance for Saturday brunch, but it wasn't too packed. I also saw ppl next to us return their food after only having eaten 1/2 or less.. definitely disappointing food wise, but he's made a great presence of all his restaurants around DC so excited to try out his other places. read more

Succotash Prime - Spread - Southern Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

First time visiting this location, and it absolutely lived up to the Korean and Southern-inspired menu I'd heard so much about. We went with the Taste of the South served family-style, which turned out to be the perfect way to explore the spread. Appetizers, entrées, desserts, the whole parade. Standouts for me were the collards, shrimp and grits, steak, fried green tomatoes, and the fried chicken from the chicken and waffles. Everything was seasoned with intention, and it showed. The ambiance wrapped the evening together with its soft lighting and gentle music, creating a relaxed, cozy pace to the meal. Customer service was excellent from start to finish, and I genuinely had a great time here. read more

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My boyfriend and I came here and really enjoyed everything! The salmon was really flavorful and the mac n cheese was approved. It was pretty busy but we were able to get a seat at the bar and the service was great. The ambiance is very cute. They even gave my boyfriend a free dessert for his graduation! read more

Succotash Prime - Nana's Pudding - Southern Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We had an amazing server who was very patient with our group last week. Thank you so much LaTonya for great service! The food was very good, it came out with perfect timing and great flavor! I loved the appetizer plate that had a taste of everything. I completely forgot to take pics of the food since we were all deep in conversation. I was on a work trip but if I lived close I would return! read more

The deviled eggs and corn bread was delicious. For the Main meal, we had ribs, chicken and waffles and a steak and all three were fantastic.. The service was sublime,MERON was our server! We will definitely be back! Excellent experience! read more

Carla and I just made it in time to catch the last half hour of happy hour after sitting in some brutal traffic--but honestly, it was still worth it. The Milk Punch was smooth and refreshing, while Belle's Punch had a bright, fruity kick. For sharing, Jamie's Cornbread was the standout--warm, buttery, and perfectly sweet. The Chicken & Waffles (Half) delivered that ideal sweet-savory balance and was the perfect portion to split. Alongside our shared plates, Carla ordered the Deviled Eggs (with Green Tomato)--a solid, flavorful bite to start. Before heading out, I grabbed the Apple Cider BBQ Pork Ribs for my husband. Super flavorful with a tangy-sweet glaze, and the dirty rice with creamy coleslaw complemented it really well. Overall, a strong experience with great flavors and a lively vibe. I just wish we had more time to fully enjoy happy hour (thanks, traffic), but it's definitely a spot I'd come back to. read more

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Succotash Prime is a lovely restaurant in downtown Washington, DC that offers Southern food with a Korean twist. The warm, historic interiors make you feel like you're stepping back in time, and the service is impeccable. Our waiter was so nice and accommodating. We started out with the deviled eggs as an appetizer. You could choose between two varieties: green tomato or bacon jam. While both were delicious, my favorite was the bacon jam. The sweet, salty and smoky combination was perfect! I chose the Delta Rice Bowl for my entree and was pleasantly surprised by how filling and flavorful it was. My husband selected the shrimp & grits and loved every bite. The hot honey-glazed cornbread was a delight, the collard greens were scrumptious and Nana's Banana Pudding was the perfect bow atop a thoroughly enjoyable meal. I would definitely recommend making a reservation prior to visiting as this is quite a popular place to dine. There is not one bad thing I can say about my experience at Succotash Prime. I enjoyed everything and look forward to visiting again! read more

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Succotash Prime is one of those places that you don't want to talk about, because you hate having to wait for a spot to open up at the bar. This is our go to spot for pre-show drinks and apps. Their HH is amazing, as is everything on the menu and service is always very good. read more

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Succotash has probably one of the best happy hours I've been to in a long time. My friend and I stopped here and sat at the bar before heading to an event. It's a lower lit restaurant - creating a very elegant vibe - and it serves southern cuisine, so many of your southern favs are on the menu! It was a busy Friday evening, but the bartender was very attentive and answered any questions we had. The manager even came around to ask us how we're liking our food. They were all very friendly and accommodating! My friend and I both got the Belle's punch for our cocktails. We loved it, so no complaints. We then shared the cornbread, chicken n waffles, and hot fried oysters. Everything tasted great! My favorite was definitely the cornbread. The honeycomb was edible, which came to our surprise! The oysters were a little deep fried for my preference, but I liked the spiciness and the dill-ranch dressing complemented it well. read more

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Restaurant Week (RW) bday brunch at Edward Lee's southern-style / Korean restaurant, Succotash Prime. * Corn Fritters (RW) 6/10 * Maitake Ssam (RW) 7/10 * Chicken & Waffles (RW) 9/10 * Shrimp & Grits (RW) 7/10 * Apple Pudding Cake (RW) 8/10 * White Chocolate Pudding (RW) 7/10 * BBQ Pork Ribs (Kids) 8/10 * Vanilla Ice Cream (Kids) 9/10 Quality (F&B): 7.5/10 Service: 10/10 Ambiance: 8/10 Cleanliness: 9/10 Location & Parking (Sun): 10/10 read more

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OMG!! Today was my first time at Succotash and God Almighty was it a great experience. The food was amazing. The service was impeccable. And the ambiance was aesthetically pleasing. We got the taste of the south which included chicken and waddle, devil eggs, collard greens, and shrimp and grits. All of the food was upset delicious and hot in temperature. The service was great. Our waiter was very attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. He was the best. The ambiance was aesthetically pleasing to say the least. The manager and waiter went over and beyond. They gave us free sticky buns and a dessert. I will definitely 100% be back. read more

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Visited Chef Edward Lee's restaurant Succotash for the first time for dinner with friends. Had high expectations after watching Culinary Class Wars and watching how creative and skilled Chef Lee was. His southern Korean inspired restaurant did not disappoint. Overall, the food was really tasty and packed with flavor. We tried the cauliflower appetizer that was slightly crunchy and had a sweet chili flavor. Next we had the local catfish, salmon, and chicken and waffles for entrees. The food was overall flavorful and not oily. The price felt a bit high for the salmon and catfish given the portion sizes, but we thoroughly enjoyed the food. Would recommend! read more

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Food is alright, nothing out of this world honestly. The service is absolutely fantastic but the food leaves a lot to be desired. The skirt steak was pretty good but unfortunately the fried green tomato salad was absolutely drenched in the dressing and make the arugula look messy and wilted from the heaviness of the dressing. Meh read more

Succotash Prime - Fried Green Tomato Salad - Southern Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Generally good quality food and a nice interior. The serving sizes for our party of four during the Sunday brunch were small considering the moderate to high price point. One piece of the fried chicken was also half raw. Also, our server seemed to be sleepwalking through his ahift. read more

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I finally made it to Succotash for brunch and it was incredible. They have a taste of the South menu, which I would highly recommend getting. For $31, you get two appetizers, fried green tomatoes and deviled eggs. The fried green tomatoes were pretty good but I really enjoyed the salad on top. The deviled eggs were delicious and had so much flavor. Then you get two entrees, the chicken & waffles and shrimp'n grits. I don't always like shrimp and grits but these had so much flavor and the shrimps were a good size. The chicken and waffles were tasty, the chicken was crunchy. We also got a side dish of watermelon salad that was so crisp. Lastly, you get a dessert of sticky buns that were so sweet and tasty. The restaurant itself is very pretty, it is located inside an old bank. It felt very much like Savannah, I felt like I was transported. The service was also great, our waitress was really fun and was even able to make my friend a special latte. read more

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Come prepared to get full and have a nap after. Really great selections, recommend coming with a group so you can order multiple things and just have a little of everything! The fried green tomato salad is stellar. The wings are nice and smoky, cauliflower is a must with the sweet and slightly spiced sauce, fried chicken is really decadent. Sides are all very good as well! It's a solid meal. They have great cocktails as well. Service was fairly quick and friendly. I'd bring people from out of town looking for familiar food with a little twist, good for parents that may not be as adventurous but willing to eat something a little more elevated. read more

It's okay. The portions are for children so if you are hungry be careful. I ordered the pre fix... don't. I did it on their recommendation. 1 1/2 ounce of soup, 3 scallop entree with king crab étouffée with a lot of rice. There is no crab! Disappointing. I worked 16 years in restaurants in nyc and New Orleans plus I travel all over for work and pleasure. I will say the cocktails were on point though. read more

Succotash Prime - Pre fix menu - Southern Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Met up with some friends during the week for dinner and enjoyed our experience. Our server was extremely accommodating by making recommendations of food and drinks. We had cornbread and oysters for appetizers and the oysters were ahhhmazzzinngg! We also got cocktails; Old fashioned honey, Coffee and Cigarettes, and the Belle Punch. I would recommend our main dish which was catfish. We also ordered old bay mac and cheese and the kimchi collard greens. They were both well flavored but the greens could have been cut in to smaller pieces. Our experience was memorable and would recommend this to others. I would love to come back for their brunch. read more

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Disclaimer: went here for Mother's Day and I totally forgot to write my review so this is slightly late! Nonetheless this place deserves a great review! The restaurant is gorgeous from the moment you walk in, the high ceiling and elegant decor draws you in. You can get a breathtaking view from upstairs over the balcony. This place is great for those celebrating a special occasion. The service was excellent from the moment we walked in. Granted we had a reservation so we got seated right away. The server came right away and without feeling rushed, provided an appropriate amount of for us to review the menu and decide. The drinks were excellent, very well balanced not too alcohol forward. the deviled eggs were so creamy and great pairing with the various toppings. The corn bread was also excellent! The honey paired great and it was not dry at all! I personally opted for the chicken sandwich and it was so big and overwhelming to eat but it was so juicy and the pimento cheese paired beautifully with the fried chicken! read more

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We were excited to dine here since the prospect of a Korean-Southern fusion restaurant was very promising so we ordered their set menu. I found the Korean aspects of the menu to be more on the ambiguous side rather than drawing on flavor profiles that are native to certain regions (and to think of it, even in the Southern aspect. Ironically no succotash on the menu). And I think its without that elevation that a lot of the dishes were not treated with the level of detail we would have expected. To start, our wait staff were fantastic, we even had the manager give us a warm visit, but nothing could really hide how upset we were with the food. Maybe its personal experience but here are my notes for each item off the Taste of the South: Crispy Korean Cauliflower: Came with a generous portion of fried cauliflower and the batter was not too thick. However, when sitting in the sweet glaze it doesn't really read as Korean-fried cauliflower as it does an orange chicken. The pickled mushrooms and daikon had a bright tangy bite and texture in between, but there were not enough to change our mind of the dish. Also noticing a habit of topping more Asian leaning dishes with julienne scallions, which would be more admirable if it used scallion in an interesting way. Fried Green Tomato Salad: We are also noticing a trend here where the salads they have are not actually dressed, they're more like drizzeled on so there are a lot of inconsistent or bland bites when it comes to this simple salad. Fried green tomato were a first time try for us, the batter for them was nice and I liked the crunchy quality of the cornmeal, however it was moreso a plate of arugula, 2 cherry tomatos (halved), and a radish (sliced). The buttermilk dressing didn't give us much tang or make the dish more cohesive. Deviled Egg (Pickled Green Tomato): I wish the filling was a bit more tangy considering that there is a filling of chopped pickled green tomatos, but it was all quite one note. Real shame because this is such a southern classic. Maybe theyre not trying to veer to far from the classic, but they could work on bringing out more flavor when it comes to this dish. Fried Chicken and Waffles: This was a pretty solid meal we got, we ate the whole thing because its a pretty difficult dish to mess up. Came with a half of a pickled okra which was a nice touch. Our waiter made sure to bring out the maple syrup and hot sauce which was very kind of her. There is not a lot happening flavor wise when it comes to this, and there was also a sprinkling of cheese that felt quite unnecessary since it was so little it had no impact on the dish. Waffle was crispy and sweet, and you cannot really go wrong with chicken fried in an industrial kitchen. Its very full proof. Collard Greens: I understand that this is a classic dish, but adding kimchi made the overall collards extremely acidic. I think what happens is that they don't use a freshly made kimchi to make this side dish, so the very developed flavors of mature kimchi just took over and made this very unpleasant. So much so we actually sent this dish back. Seasonal Salad: Very confused by this salad because the severed citrus was at the bottom of the bowl, making it very wet and not mixing very well with the dressing or blue cheese. The salad came with a chopped date, and candied peanuts which might evoke some of the Southern aspect of the fusion but does not hold well in a salad where the leaf of choice is frisee. Usually at this caliber the presentation should also mean its eating ready but we had to mix to get the flavors going. And after mixing it was quite awkward because it came with large round slices of peeled orange. With the whole citrus and other componets it became a very wet and bitter salad, but much preferred over collards. Shrimp N' Grits: I think we caught them on a very off day, since we were immediately greeted with a bright red plate of our grits just swimming in paprika oil. The dish we recieved was cold, so the grits became quite gelatinous and unfavorable to eat, considering we were still tasting some uncooked corn meal in between each bite. Shrimp was well cooked, but it was in the same sauce as the lump crab which was rancid. It was incredibly metallic and salty taste, probably not sourced fresh and it completely ruined the entire dish with its fishy odor. We tried the individual components of everything, but since our crab in particular was bad, it really ruined the entire experience of the dish. DC is quite landlocked, so its difficult to get fresh seafood and at a high quality, so this is actually something I've been anticipating to experience and its become very evident here in the failure of this dish. Sticky Buns: Not much to rave about, there was very little cinnamon-pecan filling and the bread portion was quite dry on the exterior. Definitely need the glaze to liven and soften the dish. The buns were very small. But it was a sweet bite to finalize the meal. read more

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Easily one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. I had some very high end restaurants even Michelin Star, and numerous other very high end notable places. Being born and raised in the south and loving a good meal this was more than just fantastic, I would consider it a destination point for consideration of returning to DC to include this as a reason. We ordered the taste of the south sampling meal so we got to try everything. The smoked wings were fantastic and the sauce was phenomenal. I love dipping sauces. The corn bread was the best I've ever had. Moist and flavorful. The deviled eggs were surprisingly great. The fried green tomato salad was a standout surprise absolutely fantastic. Very fresh and flavorful. The sides were Mac n cheese, and collards. Again amazing all around! creamy and lots of cheese. Savory and large fresh greens. The main was chicken and waffles, steak, shrimp and grits. All fantastic. This is getting long but all 3 mains were just as good as anything else. Tender chicken, fresh waffles, perfect temp steak, popping shrimp n grits. Desert had the only thing I could pass on. The pecan pie was just a small taste round type and was just ok, maybe a full slice would be better. The humming bird cake was great. The vanilla ice cream was fantastic. I had the hey peaches drink as well that was refreshing and heavy poured. Easy 9.8/10 verging on 9.9. I would come here all the time if we lived here. The flavors and taste were so well executed it's hard to explain it all. Our server was Briyan and he complemented the meal and experience and was extremely helpful and pleasant. Service was a 10/10 and made things next level again. Clark the floor / bar manager was present and was willing to do anything for the guest and the experience. Both of these gentleman made the dinner more than just a meal. read more