Fancy Radish

Welcome to the world of plant-based dining at Fancy Radish, a vegan oasis in the heart of Washington, DC. This trendy establishment offers a unique take on New American cuisine, with a menu filled with innovative and creative dishes that will tantalize your taste buds.

Located at 600 H St NE, Fancy Radish is a hotspot for those looking to explore the exciting world of vegan dining. With a menu that includes pescatarian and vegan options, as well as many vegetarian choices, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

One of the standout features of Fancy Radish is its intimate and classy ambiance. The restaurant is perfect for a romantic dinner or a get-together with friends, and the attentive waitstaff ensures that your dining experience is nothing short of spectacular.

When it comes to the food, Fancy Radish does not disappoint. Customers rave about the creative dishes, such as the rutabaga fondue, grilled avocado, miso butter noodles, and spicy dan dan noodles. Desserts like the fudge bar and lavender ice cream are also highly recommended.

While the prices at Fancy Radish may be on the higher end, the quality of the food and the overall dining experience make it well worth it. From the thoughtfully crafted cocktails to the carefully curated menu, every aspect of Fancy Radish exudes excellence.

Although Fancy Radish may be permanently closed now, its legacy lives on through the memories of satisfied customers who appreciate the dedication to creating a truly exceptional dining experience. Whether you're a vegan, vegetarian, or simply curious about exploring plant-based cuisine, Fancy Radish is a must-visit destination that will leave a lasting impression.

Fancy Radish Menu

Location

Address: 600 H St NE Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 675-8341

🕓 Work Hours
MON Closed
TUE 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
WED 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
THU 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
FRI 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
SAT 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
SUN Closed

Business info

  • Takes Reservations
    Yes
  • Offers Delivery
    Yes
  • Offers Takeout
    Yes
  • Pescatarian Options
    Yes
  • Vegan Options
    Yes
  • Many Vegetarian Options
    Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible
    Yes
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • Accepts Cryptocurrency
    No
  • Hipster, Casual, Trendy, Intimate, Romantic, Classy
    Yes
  • Moderate Noise
    Yes
  • Good for Groups
    Yes
  • Good for Dinner, Dessert
    Yes
  • Garage Parking, Street Parking
    Yes
  • Waiter Service
    Yes
  • Happy Hour Specials
    Yes
  • Full Bar
    Yes
  • Gender-neutral restrooms
    Yes
  • Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Offers Catering
    No
  • Not Good For Kids
    No
  • Wi-Fi
    No
  • Drive-Thru
    No
  • Dogs Not Allowed
    No
  • TV
    No
  • Heated Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Covered Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Bike Parking
    Yes

Last Reviews

  • Author: Briana S.

    03 November 2023

    I visited Fancy Radish mid September when I discovered it was the only vegan restaurant in the DC area on the Michelin app, and I'm really sad to hear that this restaurant is permanently closed. I won't be posting a full review as this restaurant is already closed, but leaving this review in hopes that those who work there see this as a post of appreciation for our amazing meal and service. The staff were honestly great and part of what made the experience! We dined comfortably and there was such a cozy vibe. My meat centric friend also really enjoyed our meal and had high compliments for how they could turn vegetables so tasty!

  • Author: Aditi K.

    08 October 2023

    amazing! i am so sad this place is closing! i made a last minute reservation when i heard this place was going to close and only got a table at 5:15! it was early for me but obviously i understand why it was swamped. our service was still really fast! my friend and i split each of the plates, and i got a cocktail while she got a mocktail. i didn't love my drink - i didn't taste anything but alcohol for most of the drink, and only got the dregs of watermelon juice at the end. my friend's mocktail was well received. the food was amazing!! the portion sizes were not super large, but everything was incredibly delicious. the gochujang mayo on the salad was incredible, and the noodles were actually spicy! the dessert was also amazing - i loved the fudge bar and the earl grey-esque lavender ice cream. the place was quite pricey, so i understand why people may not have wanted to consistently spend this much on such small plates, but i definitely would have returned for special occasions. fancy radish you will be missed!

  • Author: Jay C.

    24 September 2023

    In town for the weekend to visit fam, and the cousin found Fancy Radish just a short 6 min ride/15 min walk from Union Station. The one-page menu is inspired by a mix of Latin American and Asian flavors, e.g., grilled corn salad with gojuchang mayo. The dishes use a lot of fresh, seasonal ingredients and keeps it interesting with pops of spice. Here's a full meal breakdown: - Rutabaga fondue - Grilled corn salad - Grilled avocado (group favorite) - Miso butter noodles - Spicy dan dan noodles - Chermoula grilled tofu One of the best vegan restaurants in DC. Unfortunately, they are closing (on 9/23). The staff were informed just three days prior. What a shame, as the staff was just lovely; you really couldn't ask for better. And the food was fantastic. I hope Fancy Radish gets a second chance. It deserves it.

  • Author: Emily S.

    04 September 2023

    It is getting harder to rate places 5 stars these days. Fancy Radish came so close, but some items were priced a little too high imo, and the service was good but not stellar. To start, the host put us at a bad table despite us having a reservation and better tables being available, but did change it when he saw my hesitation. A++ for concept, though. The world needs more serious vegan restaurants with a genuinely thoughtful sit-down experience, not just for vegans, but to create palatable vegan options for meat eaters so they can enjoy exploring vegan food, to offer more variety for vegetarians and pescatarians, and just to reduce meat consumption overall given how bad it is for the climate and animal welfare. I like that Fancy Radish offers a legitimately good, well-rounded dining experience, putting thought into ambiance and cocktails etc. instead of just leaning on the novelty of the food. I also like that Fancy Radish values the vegetables themselves, offering creative and unexpected preparations, instead of just slapping down some baked tofu or seitan. I found that the ambiance was an extremely important part of our experience here, as that is what sets Fancy Radish apart from other vegan and vegetarian places, which always seem to lean fast-casual or crunchy granola. The lighting and light fixtures were notable, which feels like a weird thing to say about a restaurant, but they made a difference. Lighting was low and sexy, the fixtures were interesting, eye-catching and thoughtfully placed. The overall color scheme was Earthy in a nod to the cuisine, but nuanced. Carefully placed potted plants, again, nodding to the theme but not overdoing it. The only things I didn't like about the decor were the things that were gimmicky about being vegan - a stretch of wall over the kitchen painted with radishes. Art hanging on the wall over the booths that looked like it was collaged from trash. They didn't go with the otherwise very sophisticated look of this restaurant. Also, the severs were dressed in these weird olive-gray soft t-shirts with matching aprons over black slacks and honestly they looked like they were in a cult, which I did find a little jarring. The food. At $15-$20 the plates were pretty reasonably priced, but they are small plates. We found that portions varied wildly. Our server said she has had couples come in and eat the whole menu but typically tables of 2 get 3-5 plates to share. We started off ordering 3: the rutabaga fondue with pretzel bread, the Peruvian potatoes, and the dan dan noodles. After that we felt we needed a fourth item and got the grilled avocado with slaw, and finished with a desert. The fondue was unexpectedly delicious, and impressively textured like a delicate sauce, not a gloppy puree. The bread was fresh and dusted with a perfect amount of sea salt. The noodles were perfectly cooked , covered in shaved green onion, and came with shiitake mushrooms in 5-spice that were somehow both crispy and chewy. The noodles were, however, VERY spicy, and when I asked our server if spice levels could be modified, thinking about future visits, she said not really. The potatoes were good, but not showstoppers like the fondue and dan-dan noodles (though my fiance put the potatoes over the fondue in his ranking). They were also quite spicy, with large bits of peppercorn. We were both disappointed with the grilled avocado. At $16, it was half a small avocado with some garnishes served on a small pile of slaw. It was good, but it wasn't so special that it was worth that price at that portion. I can cut up an avocado at home. Our desert was write-homeable though. We got the choclate bar, which is really more like a ganache cake browny thing, very thick and rich. It came with a vegan lavender ice cream and blackberry jam, both delightful. Personally, I'm of the belief that if it isn't chocolate it isn't worth the calories, but I think in this case the lavender ice cream impressed me more, especially given that it was vegan but I didn't notice a difference from regular ice cream. Cocktails were excellent, but pricey. At $17, my cocktail cost more than some of my food dishes. It was unusual and creative, though, mixing scotch, Amaro and other ingredients, and I love that it came garnished with shaved green onion, which actually complimented the flavor of the drink and wasn't a gimmick. All in all, very worth trying, whether because you're a vegan/vegatarian/have a vegan/vegetarian in your life, or because you're just curious to try some creatively mastered food. IMPORTANT NOTE: I would not come here if you have a peanut allergy. The restaurant relies heavily on chopped peanuts for texture or as a garnish, They were sprinkled on both our potatoes and crusted on our avocado. They were very accommodating of my basil allergy and likely take peanut allergies very seriously, but peanuts are so omnipresent here that I wouldn't risk it given how dangerous an allergy it is.

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