Oohhs and Aahhs Restaurant

The sign on the wall when you first walk in explains it all: “Be patient. This is not fast food - this is food for the soul.” Oohhs and Aahs is a classic dive in the Historic U Street Corridor that serves up heaping portions of authentic soul food. The prices might seem a tad high at first glance, but you’ll understand completely when your order comes in. Their fried catfish, croaker and out-of-this-world macaroni & cheese bring a taste of southern comfort to the nation’s capitol.

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