Dōgon (by Kwame Onwuachi)

Afro-Caribbean, West African, Southern · Washington, D.C. · Chef Martel Stone

Ranked No. 37 on North America's 50 Best Restaurants list, Dōgon by Kwame Onwuachi and chef de cuisine Martel Stone offers Afro-Caribbean and West African diaspora cuisine in Washington, D.C. Located inside the Salamander hotel, signature dishes include hoe crab served with plantain cakes and shito.

1330 MARYLAND AVENUE SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20024, Washington, D.C.

  • NA 50 Best
  • #37 North America's 50 Best 2025
  • #37 North America's 50 Best 2026

Menu

Dishes

  • Charbroiled Oysters — Croatian Butter, Parm, Red Stew
  • Oxtail Patties — Tamarind, Green Seasoning Aioli
  • Jerk 'Shroom — King Trumpet, Eggplant, Garlic
  • Mom Dukes Shrimp — Holy Trinity, Frenchman Butter, Lemon with Coco Bread
  • BBQ Greens — Candied Cipollini, Roasted Garlic, Beef Bacon with Corn Bread
  • Piri Piri Salad — Cucumber, Toasted Almond, Avocado
  • Suya Pork Belly — Tamarind, Pickled Tomato, Grilled Onion Soubise
  • Curry Beef Tartar — Green Seasoning, Yuzu, Turmeric Chips
  • Tuna Shito — Blue Fin, Coconut, Ginger-Pickled Pear
  • Ben’s Bowl — Crispy Lamb, Tamarind Glaze, Chickpea Curry

The Experience

A lively room on the waterfront and built around the chef's counter. The meal is structured around à la carte dining. A good fit for a romantic evening and group dining.

Phone: +18448602741

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