Air – American
Air captures a vibrant, high-energy spirit where the smoky heat of jerk wings and the comforting aroma of slow-turned rotisserie chicken fill a stylishly modern space. The weekend transforms into a rhythmic celebration during their spirited bottomless brunch, as guests linger over plates of crispy fried green tomatoes and velvety shrimp and grits in an atmosphere that feels both elevated and electric.
2473, 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20009 https://theairdc.com0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Air
Dairy-Free at Air
Air in Washington has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bottomless Weekend Brunch, Air Fries and Today's Vegetables. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Air
Air in Washington has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bottomless Weekend Brunch and Today's Vegetables. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Air
Air in Washington has 9 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Yellow Rice, Mashed Potatoes and Fried Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Air
Air in Washington has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rotisserie Chicken, Shrimp & Grits and Chopped Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Air
Air in Washington has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Casamigos Tequila Bottle, House Champagne Bottle and Today's Vegetables. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Air
Air in Washington has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Casamigos Tequila Bottle, House Champagne Bottle and Air Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Air
Air in Washington has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Today's Vegetables. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Air
Air in Washington has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bottomless Weekend Brunch, Casamigos Tequila Bottle and Moet Rose Bottle. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Air
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chopped Salad | 1.4 g | 62.3 g |
| Shrimp & Grits | 22.1 g | 32.9 g |
| Fried Wings | 0 g | 22.6 g |
| Rotisserie Chicken | 0.4 g | 21.3 g |
| Fried Green Tomato | 31 g | 11.9 g |
| Fried Shrimp | 14.6 g | 10.4 g |
| House Champagne Bottle | 56.6 g | 8.6 g |
| Air Fries | 8.9 g | 7.9 g |
| Mashed Potatoes | 55.9 g | 6.3 g |
| Jerk Wings | 8.5 g | 5.7 g |
| Yellow Rice | 54.7 g | 5.3 g |
| Grilled Lamb Chops | 56.6 g | 5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Brunch Packages
Saturday and Sunday brunch options.
- Bottomless Weekend Brunch - $55: 2 hours of food and bottomless mimosas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: brunch
- Pre-Fix Late Brunch Menu - $40: Choice of Chicken & Waffles, Shrimp & Grits, Steak Burger w/ Fries, or Sirloin Steak Strips. Includes Bottomless Mimosas 5pm-10pm. Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
Starters
- Fried Green Tomato - $10: Cornmeal crusted, House Pimento cheese, Brown sugar and pepper glazed bacon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Air Chicken Tenders - $16: Served with Honey Mustard and French Fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Shrimp - $15: Served with Cocktail Sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Wings - $12: Mango Chutney Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Wings - $12: Honey Mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Grits - $15: A Low Country Classic Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Chopped Salad - $9: Greens, Cucumber, Tomato, Carrots, Croutons, Buttermilk Dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Rotisserie Chicken - $30: Served with Vegetables & Yellow Rice Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sirloin Steak Strips - $30: Served with Demi Glaze Sauce, Seasoned Fries & Side Salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Lamb Chops - $40: Served with Mashed Potato & Today's Vegetable Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Salmon - $24: Served with Yellow Rice, Today's Vegetable Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- 8 oz. Center Cut Filet Mignon - $40: Served with Yellow Saffron Rice, Demi Glaze & Today's vegetable Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bowtie Pasta - $18: Spinach, Shitake Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Parmesan & Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- AIR Angus Burger - $18: 8oz Angus burger served with fries Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Mac & Cheese - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mashed Potatoes - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Air Fries - $6 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellow Rice - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Today's Vegetables - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Chocolate Mousse Cake - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Mimosa Carafe - $25
- House Champagne Bottle - $100 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Moet Rose Bottle - $200 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Titos Vodka Bottle - $300
- Casamigos Tequila Bottle - $300 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Hennessy VS Bottle - $300 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Air
- Is Air dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Air has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bottomless Weekend Brunch, Air Fries and Today's Vegetables.
- What can I eat at Air on a dairy-free diet?
- Bottomless Weekend Brunch, Air Fries and Today's Vegetables carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Air have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Bottomless Weekend Brunch and Casamigos Tequila Bottle.
- Is Air gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Air?
- Chopped Salad, at roughly 62.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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