Allegory – American

Allegory invites guests into a spirited sanctuary where culinary nostalgia is reinvented with a sophisticated, playful edge. Golden short rib tots and house-made "Cheeze-Its" offer a whimsical nod to the past, perfectly complemented by avant-garde cocktails like the botanical Cosmogroni. It is a place where the boundaries between comfort and craft blur, creating a dining experience that is as imaginative as it is delicious.

1201 K Street Northwest, Washington DC 20005 https://allegory-dc.com/

Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)

Cuisine: American

Price range: $

Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, high-protein, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, vegan, pescatarian, sugar-free, diabetic, plant-based, atkins, south-beach, low-cholesterol, candida

Currently closed

Hours

Monday - Thursday: 5:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Friday - Saturday: 5:00 PM - 1:30 AM

What diners are saying

Diners appreciate the reliable lunch offerings and adequate portion sizes, noting that the atmosphere provides a comfortable setting for a casual midday meal. Guests highlight the consistent quality of the service and the straightforward menu, which is

"Cheeze-Its" - $6.5: cheese crackers, buttery herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Deviled Eggs - $12: devlish eggs, pickled jalapenos Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Candida
Short Rib Tots - $12: braised short rib, horseradish cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Stir Fried Rice - $15: sunnyside up egg, chili-garlic crisp, shallots Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Grand Slam Sammie - $14: salami, fontina, pepper slaw, shoe-string fries, tomato, fried egg, sourdough Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Chicken or the Egg Sammie - $16: fried chicken, fried egg, white rabbit sauce, bib lettuce, bread/butter pickles, brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
"Happy Meal" - $18: single wagyu beef patty, american cheese, pickles, shredduce, fry sauce, brioche bun, cajun fries, bourbon caramel apples Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free

Mashup Cocktails

50/50 Martini - $16: ford's gin, vermouth blend, orange, champagne acid
Cosmogroni - $16: citrus vodka, ambrato vermut, aperitivo, orange, bold cranberry
Famous Cup - $16: mezcal, pimm’s, yellow monk juice, cherry, zesty citrus
Daquirac - $16: rum, cognac, pineapple, zesty lime, peychauds, absinthe

Beverages

Absolut Vodka - $12
Grey Goose Vodka - $16
Ketel One Vodka - $13
Aslin Old Town Lager - $6: Alexandria, VA
Rhino Chaser Pilsner - $8: 4.6% ABV
Mexican Coke - $5: 12 oz
Mas Fi Cava Brut Nature - $11: Catalonia, Spain
Laurent-Perrier Champagne Brut La Cuvée - $26: Champagne, France

Add-ons

Cajun Fries - $5: Side addition for sandwiches Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol