MICHELIN Guide Washington, D.C.
Ivy City Smokehouse
- 1356 Okie St. NE, Washington, 20002, United States
- 25 - 50 USD • Seafood, American
Take Away
Stop by the market downstairs, or place order for smoked salmon at the Tavern upstairs.
MICHELIN Guide Washington, D.C.
Ivy City Smokehouse
- 1356 Okie St. NE, Washington, 20002, United States
- 25 - 50 USD • Seafood, American
MICHELIN Guide’s Point Of View

Lucky are the eaters who make their way to this unique seafood smokehouse. Inside the warehouse-like space, a daily market and state-of-the-art smoker reside at street level. Above this, find a tavern-like restaurant with a large, open-air rooftop. The fish is fresh, the staff is super-friendly and the vibe is irresistible with occasional live music.A platter offers a broad sample of artisanal smoked goodies, like Indian candy (a sweet, salty and almost jerk-like smoked salmon); glistening, coral-pink smoked salmon; pepper-smoked salmon embedded with crushed peppercorns; and an impossibly good whitefish salad. Don’t miss the chalkboard’s daily specials, like tender crab cake so flaky and minimally dressed you’ll think you’re seaside.
- = Bib Gourmand: good quality, good value cooking
- ò Simple restaurant
Speciality
- Honey hot smoked salmon
- Steamed mussels with shallots, garlic, and fennel
- Cheesecake
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