Was in DC for a few days and found this cute place, we sat on the top floor which was really cute and quiet. The restaurant is very pretty i loved the outdoor mural and the food was great! Got spider roll, rainbow rolls and seaweed salad everything was really good and prices were great for the portion size. Will return when I come back to dc next! read more

I'm so excited to have good, traditional sushi in the neighborhood. The yakitori is also good, though I would prefer to choose my skewers than get the platter. The umeboshi beer they have on the menu is probably my favorite of their beer selection, and is something I haven't seen elsewhere yet. Look forward to coming again more regularly and trying their omakase! read more

The sushi here is pretty good, but the service is consistently terrible. They always take aaaaaages, both In person and take out. In person they'll not come to ask for a drink order for at least 30 mins, they have forgotten dishes and brought things out at wildly different times every time I have been. Take out they just seem to totally forget, leaving you waiting around for upwards of 30 mins after they say it's going to be ready. Genuinely don't want to come here any more because of it. shame really, go to Sushi Hachi, or Taro or Rakuya if you want the same quality of sushi, with inifimutely better service. read more

Really enjoyed my meals here Not only do they have one of the most beautiful bars in the city, but the attention to detail was great. The Sashimi was wonderful and also loved the variety on the menu. The selection of wines by the glass are perfect for the food Look forward to going back soon read more

I was so excited to see a sushi place open in Shaw - and the food does NOT disappoint. The host was able to squeeze us in despite not having a reservation, and Nissa, our attentive and knowledgeable server, took good care of us throughout the meal. The drinks were tasty and potent, the "sushi sashimi" was delectable, and my friends and I had a great time. 10/10 will eat here again. read more

This neighborhood has needed a good sushi spot for a long time! I love Zeppelin and have already visited several times. Each time our food has been fantastic, and has arrived quickly. Service, especially at the bar has been amazing. The bartender (I believe her name is Maddy but apologies if I got that wrong) is the BEST, and was helpful in recommending dishes. After a visit, she even remembered which wine we liked to order! I see a few negative reviews on here due to bad/slow service but the restaurant is new so I'd give them a break and check it out. read more

Luckily we caught owner Ari Wilder behind the bar tonight. I was so excited to check out Zeppelins and this night did not disappoint. Sushi was on point and of course the Wilder Brothers know their spirits when it comes to cocktails (and mock tails, thank you Ari!!!) and of course. It has to be said ... the best damn bathrooms in DC!!! HOW DO YOU DO THIS MAGIC?!? read more

It's a pretty good place, for sure. Tons of variety on the menu and the sushi was very tasty. They really skimp on the ginger and wasabi to an extreme degree but you could always ask for more. Even though the food was decent, I don't think it warrants the price for what you're getting. I blew $70+ after tip sitting at the bar. I will say that the shumai was the best I've ever had. They have their own take on that appetizer and the beer is excellent, although I only sampled the Dragonfly IPA. The decor and vibe is pretty cool and you won't have a problem getting seated if you get there before 6:00. Check it out. read more

Great food and a very cool vibe. We had numerous yakatori - mushroom, shrimp/scallop and short rib. All really good. Sushi was outstanding as were the drinks. Well worth the trip. read more

We came here for drinks to celebrate a friend's birthday. We ended up ordering a LOT of food as well due to how good the food was - which pleasantly surprised us! We sat at the bar/hung out around the bar area, as there was almost a 2-hour wait on a Saturday night. Major kudos to the bartender Micah - he was patient, good-spirited, accommodating, and just all-around pleasant - which you don't see often in a DC bartender these days! The mixed drinks were delicious. Top favorites included the Kabuki Springs, the Baldwin, and the Getaway. Our group also tried and ended up buying a bottle of the Nobushi Japanese whiskey - different and good. We ordered the shrimp tempura, gyu don, and several yakitoris including chicken thighs, shishito, shiitake, and beef tongue. All the food was quite good - we kept ordering more of the shishito and chicken thighs! The entire bar/restaurant was very lively the duration of our visit with the second floor extremely lively with karaoke. There's a nice little outdoor area with seating as well. We didn't have to search too long for street parking close by either. The only caveats of Zeppelin - drinks are quite expensive, even for DC. Also, wish there were bathrooms on the first floor - the 2 unisex bathrooms on the 2nd floor made it a hassle. Regardless, we found a new enticing spot in DC - we'd definitely be back! read more

i came here on a wednesday evening for dinner. we were seated upstairs which has a nice setup. i got the sushi special that was 3 pieces of spicy tuna and 3 pieces of spicy salmon sushi rolls as well as 7 different nigiri. it all hit the spot and was a good selection. read more

The service is attentive, but there's not much else about this place that stands out. The house sake was harsh, the salmon chewy, the miso soup felt like seaweed and tofu tossed in a broth instead of cooked to bring out the flavors, and the cocktails were too novelty and sweet. The atmosphere and decor aim at trendy but fall short of a cohesive experience. Bottom line: it's overpriced for what it offers. read more

After hearing a lot of not so great things and some good things, I decided to give Zeppelin a chance. Ultimately, I'm a bit torn about how I felt about it. I arrived before our reservation and had time to sit at the bar during happy hour. I ordered the champagne rose which was really quite nice. Their happy hour is honestly pretty lame, just a few drinks and it ends at 6pm...so maybe stop elsewhere before your dinner reservations here to save a buck or two. The frozen tiger milk drink was really unique and tasty, while the stonecutter had good reviews from our table. I tried their other rose later in the evening but wasn't impressed by it. We shared everything we ordered family style, which allowed us to try a bunch of items. Of our choices: Kushi Katsu - very good Ebi Shumai - good Kalbi - very good Una Don - very good Yaki Onigiri - fine Okura & Tomato - Interesting Shishito - good Chu Toro - buttery deliciousness, can't go wrong Great bartender service at the beginning and server for dinner. Atmosphere was cool, I suppose - overhyped but still cool and very quiet (at least pre-Karaoke) so that was nice. Just not sure it was worth coming back again with so many similar options around. read more

Great sushi! The nigiri sampler is great and the fish is high quality every time. It can get loud upstairs because of some weird acoustics but it makes for a fun environment. Only complaint is I'm disappointed by the cocktails here. Otherwise, great spot! read more

Brought in a group of 10 people for my birthday this past weekend, made reservations in advance and everything went super smooth. The service was great and the food was amazing. I highly recommend the Chicken spring rolls (Harumaki) was the best I have ever had. The atmosphere was really hip, the music was super chill and we all had a great time! I would definitely give Zepplin a Chance but I would also recommend making a reservation in advance because it does tend to get really busy especially during the weekends. My boyfriend and I are already planning to come back for Valentine's Day, can't wait! read more

I love going to happy hour here. They have a great and reasonable selection. I live in Shaw and this is my go to place!

Came here with one of my girl friends on Christmas Eve. (One of the few sushi places that were open). We had a blonde bartender taking care of us. She was probably taking care of the whole restaurant at this point. She was wonderful. To the point and made sure every one of our needs were met. She tended to everyone from what I could tell. There was another person, probably a manager who made sure we were okay as well. The customer service here is amazing. The sushi is great and the cocktails were phenomenal. I am definitely coming back and would highly recommend for an all around great experience. read more

Zeppelin beat our expectations! We had wonderful service. Our server was able to give great recommendations, especially since I don't eat seafood. I had the short ribs, which were very flavorful and filling. We also had the Chesapeake and yellowtail sushi rolls. Both were apparently delicious. I had the monkey magic cocktail, which was refreshing and flavorful, not too sweet. Very good vibe on a Friday night. Just the right amount of busy. Their patio is inviting and comfortable! read more

Exquisite sushi, yummy drinks. The staff that I interacted with at the bar weren't very friendly or welcoming. Other than that, it was a good experience! Good happy hour! read more

By far the best sushi I've had in a long time. I'm writing this a few weeks late but had to make sure I wrote it. Staying at the Conrad I was told if I wanted sushi I had to try Zepplin's. It was a Sunday night and my experience there was 1st class. I was hoping the sushi was as amazing as the service and I wasn't let down. I sat at the sushi bar and watch the artistry of a world class chef put together a mastery of traditional Edomae-style nigiri sushi. The sushi tasted as if it were caught moments before it was prepared, so fresh and the presentation was first class. Thank you Adrian, Ari and Micah For a spectacular experience. B_Rob read more

This is some excellent sushi!! I Chaplin roll! Always fresh and delicious and when you ask for extra ginger (as take out) they don't let you down! So happy to live in such a delicious neighborhood! read more

Come here for authentic sushi! They're focused on clean and refined execution. The quality of the fish is terrific, staff is fun, great beer, wine, and cocktail selection. Awesome for happy hour and sharing with friends for a night out! read more

A great place to take a date and enjoy some good food and cocktails. Great music and friendly environment between the patrons and staff. Ari and his team are top notch. read more

Hands down one of the best meals I have had in DC. We did the omakase and it was amazing. Service was stellar, the sushi was super high quality and fresh, everything was perfect. I highly recommend checking them out. read more

Great sushi (especially considering the other options in DC), beautiful interior and friendly service. It's a bit loud for a date night, but definitely will be back! Nice to have a solid option in this spot. read more

I want to love this place but there are a few kinks I wish they'd work out. Table management leaves something to be desired. They leave tables empty for hours to hold them for dinner reservations, so it's impossible to walk in despite the restaurant actually being empty. Service is a little slow, but the staff is knowledgeable on the sake/liquor/drink selections. The regular food menu is fairly priced for fair execution. (I haven't tried the omekase menu) Cocktails here are great, so if you're looking for a great drink and a casual nibble it's a good spot to go. read more

I have been coming to Zeppelin throughout the pandemic and have had a great experience - I have loved the food and atmosphere. However, I recently took a large group there and was disappointed with the terrible service we received. We waited over an hour after we were seated to get our drinks and the waiter came back to us multiple times asking us to repeat our order to remind him. We understand that with things opening up the restaurant staff is often very busy, but service was beyond disappointing and put a sour taste in our mouth. I hope the service issue is figured out soon! read more

Absolutely best kept secret in dc a must! Fresh whiskey cocktails on draft and the best sushi guarantee super friendly staff and wonderful atmosphere. read more

Love Zeppelin! The sushi is amazing and the Kalbi is like my favorite thing on the menu. Staff is also super friendly, Madi is the best

Amazing sushi in a great atmosphere. The quality of the sushi was superb and they had some very rare and unique fresh fish options such as black throat which I've only seen in Japan. The atmosphere and drinks were really fun as well. I definitely plan on coming back again and definitely want to do their karaoke! read more

I'm very on the fence about this place. The first time i came here was maybe January. It was really great. Food was excellent. Service was great too. My friends and i had a lovely time. Definitely was a 4-5 star review for that night and recommended the place to friends of mine too. The last time i came here was 2 weeks ago. I was with my friends i came with before, but also 6 others. We all ordered, gave our waiter the paper fill out menus for sushi and waited for our food. Our mains came and everyone at the table got served their sushi and stuff but me. I just gave you guys the benefit of the doubt and thought maybe the sushi chefs were still making it. About 10 minutes go by and still nothing and our waiter has walked around our table to other tables a bunch of times and other tables were being served and I finally grabbed our waiter and asked where my order was and he looked a bit confused, but told me he would go check. He came back and told me that he must have lost the paper form and to hold on while he went to grab me another to fill out. By that time i was very hungry, watching all my friends eat while i sat there with no food, and knowing that by the time i end up with my food everyone will be done and ready to go to our next spot on our itinerary for the night. Basically that's what ended up happening and i scarfed down my food and couldn't really enjoy the amazing sushi because i didn't want to hold up my friend and her other birthday guests. When we were paying i did not think it was fair that for a major mess up like that i had to pay for my full meal. That was very unprofessional and i really did not enjoy my second experience at your restaurant. I gave my review 3 stars because I would still like to come back and hopefully have another enjoyable experience dining here than this last one was. read more

The sushi is strong but that wagyu beef skewer is next level. Great date spot vibes. Big fan of the first floor bar but lots of outdoor seating too. read more

I was visiting from NYC with my friends, and we saw there is a new restaurant that looked very interesting. So we arrived at Zeppelin with normal expectation, but our server Chelsea and all the food and drinks made were amazing! Been to quite a few highly rated Japanese restaurant in the NYC, nothing had matched this. The food reminded me of food I had in Japan, and they also had dishes with an amazing twist to it. Highly recommend! If you happen to meet Chelsea, ask her for recommendation, you will not be disappointed. Thanks again, keep up the good work! read more

Zeppelin has probably the best selection of sushi, small plates, and yakitori I've seen in DC. I am never disappointed when I eat here. They are also the sister restaurant of Chaplins so they have $17 (it just went up) Johnnie Walker Blue Label. The happy hour is pretty decent for sushi but ends at 6. However the happy hour drinks (although limited) run until 7. I always have great service, amazing food, and strong cocktails. Additionally the have karaoke every night! I never stay long enough for it to start though. read more

This place was really cool. Beautiful interior and good music. Nice for a date night. Food is overpriced but not shocking for the neighborhood. We had the beef skewers which were excellent. Super tender and seasoned well. The rolls were also super fresh and delicious. I would say service is fine, our waiter was nice but little things like, not providing appropriate utensils, soy sauce, etc is something i would expect of a restaurant like this.I definitely want to come back for happy hour to see what it's like. read more

The sushi is the best I have ever had. The buta bara, asparagus bacon, kalbi, and ebi hotate are all must have's for yakatori. I loved the heartbreaker and the getaway cocktails, especially the Suntori highball machine. Was really lucky to get a spot, the place will be very hard to get a reservation for shortly, judging by how delicious the drinks and food was. read more

Best fish in the district, knowledgeable and friendly staff, interesting cocktails. Omakase is definitely worth it- it was an incredible experience, I loved the interaction with the sushi chefs. Try this new neighborhood spot out! read more

Best sushi in DC...great environment, better food and fantastic staff! Will be the new regular sushi spot 100%

I wish I liked this place more than I did, because if I were to judge it by decor alone I'd give it 5 stars; from the imaginative mural outside to the beautiful lighting inside I loved it. But my friend and I ordered two different cocktails, both based on whiskies but both shockingly sweet and bland. The food was hit-or-miss. The shiitake was delicious, but the shishito peppers were covered with a sauce that absolutely did not compliment them; I actually couldn't finish the dish in spite of usually loving shishitos. We ordered the small plate of assorted skewers, and again it was a mixed bag, with one skewer tasting far better than another. read more

This place has the best sushi and small plates in dc. I ordered sushi, soup, and a glass of veuve. I'd give everything 10 starts. The first time I patronized here the service was amazing. However, last night our service was poor. The server tried collecting a plate while we were finished. He walked off before we could make any request and we'd have to yell at him. No check backs to ensure our food was okay. He talked so low that I could barely understand anything he said. I'm not sure if it was a long day but I really wish we received better service because the food and ambiance is amazing. read more