Due South

Name: Due South
Address: 301 Water St. SE The Lumber Shed, Washington, DC, United States, 20003
Telephone: (202) 479-4616
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1168 Reviews

$30 and under

Southern

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Due South offers creative cuisine inspired by the Southern states with an emphasis on in-house smoked meats, locally sourced seafood and farm fresh produce.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 20, 2022

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11:00 PM

Booked 46 times today

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(202) 479-4616

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Southern, American, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Breakfast/Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(202) 479-4616
Website
http://www.duesouthdc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Rusty Holman
Catering
We also offer an array of customizable BBQ catering - from delivery and drop-off to full-service events, Due South will take care of your every need. Contact us today to learn more about events and catering with Due South. For a unique, authentic southern experience unlike anywhere else in DC, Due South offers full-service off site catering with our own meat smoker in tow.
Private party facilities
Join us for an intimate dining experience in our exclusive Southern Advent Room. Surrounded by gorgeous, locally framed ironwork, the Advent Room is available for private rental for executive dining, small receptions and high-end dinner parties.
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator : (855) 548-7295

Location
301 Water St. SE The Lumber Shed Washington, DC 20003
Neighborhood
Navy Yard
Cross street
4th Street, S.E. and Water Street, S.E.
Parking details
We are conveniently located near several public parking lots. Valet parking available.
Public transit
Navy Yard Metro
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Champagne & Truffle Fries
- Veuve Cliquot$95.00
- Bocelli$65.00
Squash Puppies$9.00
Jalapeño Aioli + Fresno Chili Hot Sauce
Smoked Chicken Wings
Alabama White Sauce + BBQ Dry Rub + Crudité
- Six For$9.00
- Twelve For$15.00
Louisiana Hot Crawfish Dip$16.00
Grilled Pita + Crudité
Fried Brussels Sprouts$12.00
Hot Honey + Toasted Pecans + Feta Cheese
Chopped Brisket Quesadilla$13.00
Fontina Cheese + Caramelized Onions + Ancho BBQ Sauce + Corn Chow Chow + Alabama White Sauce
Nola Style BBQ Shrimp$16.00
White Wine + Shallots + Garlic + Butter + Cajun Spice + French Bread
Gruyere + Chive Grit Fries$8.00
Creole Tomato Dipping Sauce
White Bean Hummus$13.00
Grilled Pita Bread + EVOO + Everything Ragel Seasoning + Crudité
Corn Bread$6.00
Rosemary Molasses Butter

Salads & Such

Salad Additions: Grilled Chicken - $6 | Smoked Pulled Pork - $7 | Grilled Shrimp - $8

Brunswick Stew
Pulled Pork + Brisket + Lima Beans + Corn + Okra
- Cup$4.00
- Bowl$8.00
Tuscan Black Kale Salad$12.00
Carrots + Farro + Pumpkin Seeds + Avocado + Feta + Scallions + Green Goddess Dressing
Chopped Romaine "Cobb" Salad$15.00
Smoked Turkey + Bacon + Tomato + Cucumber + Hard-Boiled Egg + Pickled Red Onions + Blue Cheese + Bon Ton Dressing
Beet and Butter Lettuce Salad$13.00
Roasted Gold Beets + Butter Lettuce + Toasted Almonds + White Balsamic Vinaigrette + Goat Cheese
Brussels Sprout Salad$13.00
Dried Cranberries + Spiced Pecans + Chipotle Ranch Dressing + Feta Cheese + Chives

Sandwiches

Served with Choice of BBQ Pork + Beans, Coleslaw, or Cup of Soup

Bacon Pimento Cheeseburger$15.00
Applewood-Smoked Bacon + Beefsteak Tomato + Tobacco Onion + D.S. B&B Pickles + Sesame Seed Bun
Chopped Brisket$16.00
Butter Lettuce + Beefsteak Tomato + Shaved Red Onion + Horseradish Aioli + Ciabatta Bun
Blackened Catfish$15.00
Butter Lettuce + Beefsteak Tomato + D.S. B&B Pickles + Cajun Remoulade + Brioche Bun
Buttermilk Fried Chicken$15.00
Coleslaw + D.S. B&B Pickles + Nashville Hot Sauce (or) Jalapeño Aioli + Brioche Bun
Carolina Style Pulled Pork$14.00
Coleslaw + D.S. B&B Pickles + Carolina BBQ Sauce + Brioche Bun
Smoked Ribeye Cheesesteak$17.00
Shaved Ribeye + Jalapeño Cheese Sauce + Balsamic Caramelized Onions + French Bread
Portabella Melt$14.00
Roasted Portabella Mushroom + Caramelized Onions + Fontina + Roasted Red Pepper Aioli + Arugula + Ciabatta

Mains

Shrimp and Grits$24.00
Tasso Ham Gravy + Jalapeño Cheddar Grits + Heirloom Tomatoes + Sautéed Kale + Parmesan
Buttermilk Fried Chicken$20.00
Jalapeño Cheddar Grits + Sautéed Green Beans & Red Onions + Creole Mustard Gravy
Butternut Barley Bowl$20.00
Butternut Squash + Barley + Pearl Onions + Brussels Sprouts + Shiitake Mushrooms + Pickled Beets + Lemon Vinaigrette
Blackened Catfish$20.00
"Hoppin John" Brown Rice Pilaf + Sautéed Green Beans + Corn Chow Chow + Cajun Remoulade

Extras

Bacon Braised Collard Greens$5.00
Jalapeño Cheddar Grits$5.00
Tomato + Cucumber Salad with Feta$5.00
Coleslaw$4.00
Macaroni + Cheese$7.00
Fusilli + Fontina + Jack + Cheddar
Sweet Potato Fries$5.00
Shoestring Fries$5.00
Hoppin' John Rice Pilaf$5.00
BBQ Pork + Beans$5.00

What 1,168 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food5service3ambience4
Service was a little slow but everyone was friendly and you could tell they were doing their best. Plus it was Sunday, so I feel like we came in after the brunch rush. It wasn’t bad enough to deter me from coming back though, especially since the food was amazing (and reasonably priced, for DC…) The crawfish dip was SO good and my burger was perfectly cooked.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
As soon as I came and we met a guy named Mike he was a server that I consider very passionate intelligent about his job he knew everything about the menu what’s good which everything is good on the menu. Mike was ready to get off of work he stayed just to be out waiter so that let me knew that we’re gonna have a bomb experience here. Mike needs to be consider to be a manager this guy knew everything about the place. We met a guy JC he was a very intelligent and compassionate man about his establishment as a manager at most there. The food was made but was prepared by Rusty the Cook/owner he does a tremendous job with the food and the presentation looks very good as the food looks good it taste good I don’t know who’s making the drinks at the bar but they made a tremendous job with the drinks. Stew another manager This compassionate about his work Got to know them on the owner professional level I can’t talk anymore highly about this place I’m definitely gonna be a regular on a regular basis me and my wife had a tremendous and a wonderful experience I want to give a shout out to JC Mike was an excellent server and host I definitely wanna give a shot out to Rusty he’s a well well professional cook. I definitely will be back again and again I wanna thank you all for the wonderful time that I had at this place “Due South”
CR
CynthiaR
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was so yummy as usual! Love their collard greens!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience4
Mothers Day
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SEDD
Atlanta
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
My Due South experience was a great one. Thank you for setting the tone for my wife's birthday.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Food was good. Worth a try. Not amazing, but definitely willing to go back to try more options. Bottomless mimosas made me go to sleep when my family and I went to see Dr. Strange afterwards, but oh well! Lol
KV
KathleenVK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were amazing! The Brussels sprouts are a must!
JK
JarretKuhfahl
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Came for brunch, left for dinner. Had a great time sitting at bar where Riley took excellent care of us despite being solo that busy Sunday. Food was on point, crispy fried chicken, puffy-fluffy-butter-melting waffles; burger with pimento was wonderful, cook was spot on, beef tasted excellent, pimento done proper. Shrimp and grits wafted past my nose looked and smelled amazing. Biscuits we had were all amazing. Libations a plenty, if you can't find a whiskey here; the $25 bottomless mimosas or their Spicy Bloody Mary are good options in addition to a pleasant cast of beer and wine. Stop for brunch or before a game, don't think you'll be disappointed.
RR
RealtorRee
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food was really good and came out fast. The service was ok but the waiter kept forgetting things and would take a long time to return to the table. The table next to us was extremely loud. I know their whole life story minus their names...smh. I also love that the have outdoor seating.
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William
Washington DC
147 reviews
vip
4.0
147 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
The Sunday brunch—food and service (Dewey)—were excellent…the restaurant is just TOO noisy
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skeelka
Washington DC
43 reviews
vip
4.0
43 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We dined here on Saturday evening and our party all ordered different entrees and everyone was very pleased with their meals - blackened catfish & grits, fried chicken, 1/2 rack of ribs and pulled bbq. The food is plentiful - you will not leave here hungry!
OD
OceanDriveSlim
Washington DC
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
My wife's chicken was bland and seasonless. She also didn't like the jalapeño cheese grits. My daughter and I did, we also enjoyed our food. She had the breakfast burger and I had the Hot Chicken and Biscuit. But I will say, the hot sauce on my chicken helped with whether my Chicken was seasoned or not. Without it, I probably would have complained like my wife did over her Chicken and waffles. Great location. Great service and the drinks were good....except for the High Baller. Don't get that one
MM
MeganM
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
CJ the manager was wonderful! Food was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend the hot crawfish dip. Amazing dinner experience and fun for a night out with friends!
AL
AlanaL
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
This was my 1st time visiting the restaurant. I liked that the weather was nice enough for outdoor seating which was better for talking. The inside was packed and smelled so yummy. The food was good and very filling, left with leftovers for the next day.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
great food and drinks, great service. cool photos on the walls.
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience4
The food was ok- not good or great. The price didn’t equal the quality of the food. The prices on the menu were not the prices we were charged. The location is great. I wouldn’t recommend or go back.
EN
EleanorN
Oklahoma City
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall4food4service2ambience2
Good southern food! Prices are a little high and service is slow.
DC
DCFoodie
Washington DC
17 reviews
vip
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
Easter brunch
MR
MarcusR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
I was able to book this restaurant on Saturday morning about 75 minutes prior to my reservation. That atmosphere of the Navy Yard was amazing I heard 3 different DJ's as I walked around the water! People had their pets with them, kids were making art.... But lets get into Due South. The hostess greeted me with a smile. It was just me for brunch. My waiter Duey was friendly, professional, and attentive. The women sitting next to me ordered the shrimp and grits and they liked it a lot! Since it was only me and I wanted my entree be the core of my meal I ordered the chicken and biscuit. I'm a country guy at heart and the biscuit is what brought me to Due South. I also debated over a side of bacon or the house country-style sausage. I choose the sausage after the waiter told me about 3 strips of bacon came with the side. The chicken biscuit came out stunningly! Visually it was exactly what I wanted: a chicken breast with a crispy crust, 2 eggs, pickles, a thick and balanced biscuit, two pickles, homefries and some tasty hot sauce. I only wish the eggs were cooked hard. It was a brunch place I should've the know the eggs would be "runny". Personally I like my food dry and it became soggy due the egg yolk. But I ate every single bit of the entree and I was more than satisfied. Chicken biscuit: 9/10 I did not like sausage: It came out cold and lacking plenty of sage (I even tried adding salt and pepper to improve the taste) I let my waiter know and the manager CJ was polite enough to remove it from my bill. The coffee was 10/10! The atmosphere was 10/10. I would go back AND recommend Due South to a friend. It was a pleasure meeting CJ and having Duey as my waiter.
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YolandaH
Washington DC
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great brunch! The biscuits are the best! Plenty of food for our entrées. Dewey was our server and he was delightful. We will certainly be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
The food was delicious and we were given another drink promptly after we deemed the orange crush tasting only okay. We reserved a seat outdoors and it was much more peaceful than the Saturday crowd indoors.
BS
BonnieS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of our favorite spots to eat when in town! Great Service, Amazing Food and right in the heart of the RiverFront near Nationals Park!
DC
DCRunner
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delish brunch - biscuits are a must! Come hungry - huge portions!
LS
LaSeanaA
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great service and great food. The drinks are good and the shareables for brunch are good as well.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Waitress made sure our mimosas glasses were always full!
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Displeased
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent food, good prices, swift service, and attentive waiter. Will return with friends. Felt as if I were eating in my NC.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 6, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good spot to check out
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 6, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Was good. Service had a very difficult time understanding to please fill water glasses half way for the two children we were with, and instead filled water half way with ice water, and half way with hot water. It was weird. Chalked it up to a language barrier, but still if the poor guy didn’t understand what we were saying he should have just asked our server to come over.
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flybymike
Washington DC
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was excellent and service was friendly and helpful. Great southern cooking and hospitality. The only critique is that the kitchen was too fast. We barely had started our appetizers when our entrees arrived. If you're in a rush, that's great (we weren't). Hopefully this was a one-off glitch we experienced.
AC
AndrewC
Philadelphia
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
This brunch was promising but it was ok at best. The brunch menu is limited and the service was not the best. They messed up my order twice and they lied about onions not being in my food. I would visit again if someone else paid but not with my own funds.
HD
HauteDoc
Houston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Michael our server was great. Brunch was enjoyable
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
It’s fine it’s a solid restaurant. I was kind of unimpressed with my food. I got the catfish and the catfish wasn’t bad but the rice was like unevenly cooked. Half was quasi-raw and crunchy and the other half was normal. I could be a layman and just not understand how rice is supposed to be cooked, but it didn’t taste very good. Corn muffins were super good as an app I’d recommend. Coleslaw was good and pulled pork was also pretty good. I guess you just have to be careful about what you order
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food great service Love Matthew and CJ❤️❤️❤️
MC
MartiC
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was wonderful. The food and service were outstanding.
M
Marathonmoto
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food Good service I had the ice tea chicken, it was cooked just right. Great flavor and not dried out at all. The Mac & Cheese is a must have. The greens are perfectly seasoned and cooked just right.
DT
DianeT
Washington DC
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall4food3service3ambience3
Birthday Celebration
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Abby
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Shrimp and grits was delicious, and they have Cheerwine!
KR
KennethR
Dallas
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food lived up to southern cooking standards. Michael was an excellent waiter.
LA
LisaA
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 16, 2022
overall5food5service2ambience5
This place was a nice welcome atmosphere, food was quick & great. Server seemed to not care about our experience and no desire to assist our meal critique. When asked, her reply was I don’t eat this food here. All and all great place to park and dine for dinner.
KM
KaiM
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2022
overall4food3service2ambience3
The review goes based on my dissatisfaction with the customers sitting next to me (it was really crammed in there and there was an obnoxiously loud couple sitting next to us) Then there was the food! My burger was horrible. Medium/well was actually burnt around the edges and lacking overall taste. The service was okay, nothing to brag about. Our waitress popped up when needed but wasn’t the best at paying attention to details. Would I be back? Yeah, once outdoor opens up. I don’t think I can be squeezed next to loud people again.

Safety precautions

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Staff is vaccinated
- Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors

FAQs

Due South does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Due South also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 479-4616.

Due South is rated 4.6 stars by 1168 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.