Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?

Twin lobster tails accommodate multiple diets simultaneously, including keto, gluten-free, high-protein, low-carb, nut-free, pescatarian, diabetic, and sugar-free.

What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?

Code Red offers a vibrant, sophisticated, and family-friendly atmosphere featuring a sleek, modern space with polite and attentive service.

What is the price range at this restaurant?

Code Red is a luxury-priced ($$$$) American restaurant offering high-end seafood and sophisticated dining options.

What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?

Code Red specializes in American cuisine with a focus on coastal seafood dishes like oysters, tuna crudo, and grilled octopus.

What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?

First-time visitors can expect a luxury American dining experience featuring high-quality burgers, fresh seafood towers, and exceptionally attentive service.

Is this restaurant good value for money?

With a 5.0/5 rating, this luxury ($$$$) restaurant offers excellent value through high-quality burgers and attentive service in a welcoming atmosphere.

How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?

The menu features a wide selection of seafood, burgers, and appetizers, accommodating over 35 dietary preferences including keto, vegan, and gluten-free.

What is this restaurant's overall rating?

Code Red currently maintains a perfect overall rating of 5.0/5 for its luxury American dining experience and service.

Is this restaurant suitable for families?

Diners frequently praise the welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere and polite staff, making it a favorite for those seeking a comfortable meal.

What makes this restaurant unique or special?

This luxury American restaurant is unique for its 5.0/5 rating, high-spirited atmosphere, fresh seafood towers, and exceptionally attentive service.

Code Red – American

Code Red pulses with a vibrant, modern energy, inviting guests into a sleek space where the briny scent of fresh-shucked oysters and the artistry of chilled seafood towers set a sophisticated tone. The kitchen transforms coastal ingredients into vivid sensory experiences, from the silken elegance of tuna crudo to the smoky, charred perfection of grilled octopus and golden, molten-centered arancini. It is a destination where bold flavors and a high-spirited atmosphere converge, turning every shared plate into a celebration of contemporary culinary craft.

2440 18th Street Northwest, Washington DC 20009 https://codereddc.com/

Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)

Cuisine: American

Price range: $$$$

Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, nut-free, gluten-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, mediterranean, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, paleo, diabetic, whole30, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, high-fiber, weight-watchers, tlc, raw-food, volumetrics, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, aip, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, lectin-free, slow-carb, candida, pegan

Currently closed

Hours

Monday - Sunday: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

What diners are saying

Diners rave about the welcoming and family-friendly atmosphere, frequently praising the polite and attentive service staff who provide a consistently warm experience. Standout dishes include the excellent burgers, which guests highlight for their high quality and satisfying flavor. Celebrated for its inviting feel and attentive hospitality, this spot is a favorite for those seeking a comfortable meal with exceptional care.

Tuna Crudo - $18: Absinthe-Cured Cucumber, Pickled Shallot, Black Garlic Shoyu, Chili Oil Pearls Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food Available at: dinner, lunch
Hearts of Palm Ceviche - $16: Avocado, Tomatoes, Onions, Jalapeno, Cilantro, Lime, Plantain Chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan Available at: dinner, lunch
Oysters (Half Dozen) - $15: Local Virginia Oysters, Cocktail Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food, TLC, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Oysters (Full Dozen) - $28: Local Virginia Oysters, Cocktail Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail - $18: 5 Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Tomato and Goat Cheese Bruschetta - $15: Tomatoes, Garlic, Parsley, Olive Oil, Balsamic Reduction Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Smoked Gouda Arancini - $15: Marinara & Parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Tuna Tartare - $18: Yellow Fin Tuna, Sesame Oil, Soy Sauce, Avocado, Nori Chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
Blooming Artichokes - $16: 2 Romano Style Artichokes, Parmesan, Truffle Aioli Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Grilled Octopus - $18: Potatoes, Chimichurri Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
Fried Calamari - $17: Marinara Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Wings & Wingettes (6) - $14: Choice of Buffalo, Sweet Chili or BBQ Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
Wings & Wingettes (12) - $26: Choice of Buffalo, Sweet Chili or BBQ Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
Cheese & Charcuterie For Two - $26: Prosciutto, Salami, Copa, Brie, Manchego, Blue Cheese, Cornichons, Olives, Assorted Crackers
Seafood Tower - $90: 12 Oysters, 6 Shrimp, 2 Chilled Lobster Tails

Chef's Choice Bits

Smoked Bone Marrow - $27: 2 Canoe Style Beef Bone, Parsley, Capers & Garlic Salad, Toasted Baguette
Royal Caviar Service - $150: 1oz Osetra Caviar served with Blinis and Crème Fraîche
Seared Foie Gras - $26: 2.5oz, Lingonberry Jam, Toast
Wagyu Beef Sliders - $18: 2 Sliders, Brie Cheese, Caramelized Onions, Mayo Relish, Fries

Fresh Picks

House Salad - $12: Little Gem Lettuce, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Champagne Vinaigrette
Seaweed Salad - $10: Soy, Sesame, Ginger, Garlic
Brussels Sprout Salad - $13: White Balsamic, Lemon, Pecorino, Pine Nuts
Hummus - $17: Roasted Baby Rainbow Carrots, Za’atar, E.V.O.O.
Roasted Beet, Arugula and Burrata Salad - $15: Arugula, Red Onion, Burrata, Blood Orange Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
Waldorf Salad - $14: Apple, Grapes, Celery, Walnuts, Poppyseed Yogurt Dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch

Supper Selections

Tenderloin Tips - $28: 6 oz Tenderloin Tips, Chimichurri, Brussels Sprouts, Potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating Available at: dinner, lunch
Sesame Ahi Tuna Steak - $26: 6oz Yellowfin Tuna, Sesame Oil, Soy Sauce, Honey, Seaweed Salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
New Zealand Rack of Lamb - $30: Garlic Herb Roasted Rack of Lamb, Couscous, Baby Carrots Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating Available at: dinner, lunch
Beef Tenderloin Sliders - $22: 2 Sliders, Horseradish Mayo, Baby Arugula, Fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pan Seared Scallops - $30: 3 Scallops, Parmesan Risotto, Garlic Spinach Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner
Wild Mushroom Ravioli - $23: Mushroom Cream Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
American Wagyu Steak - $32: 7oz, Truffle Fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Twin Lobster Tails - $40: Butter, Grilled Asparagus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch

Sides

Hand-Cut Duck Fat Fries - $10 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Truffle Fries - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
French Fries - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap Available at: dinner, lunch
Tater Tots - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
Parmesan Risotto - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Crispy Brussels Sprouts - $10 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Couscous - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Grilled Asparagus - $12 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch

Something Sweet

Bananas Foster - $15
New York Cheesecake - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Flourless Chocolate Cake - $11 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Crème Brûlée - $12
Ice Cream - $6: Vanilla or Chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
Mini Chocolate Salted Caramel Souffle - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian

Cocktails

Sazerac - $18: Sazerac Rye, Simple, Peychaud’s Bitters, Absinthe Rinse
Old Fashioned - $18: Bourbon, Bitters, Sugar
The (Oscar) Wilde Side - $18: Tito's Vodka, Strawberry, Lemon, Champagne, Absinthe Spritz
Corpse Reviver No 2 - $17: Gin, Lillet Blanc, Orange Liqueur, Absinthe Rinse, Lemon Juice
The Brandy Crusta - $17: Cognac, Lemon, Dry Curaçao, Maraschino Liqueur, Bitters, Sugar Rim
French 75 - $18: Gin, Lemon, Simple, Champagne
Negroni - $18: Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth
The Flapper - $17: Vodka, Galliano Yellow, Simple, Lime, Champagne
Southside - $17: Gin, Simple, Lemon, Mint
Boulevardier - $17: Bourbon, Campari, Sweet Vermouth
Bee’s Knees - $17: Gin, Honey Syrup, Lemon Juice
Kinky Thompson - $17: Bourbon, Honey Syrup, Lemon
Last Word - $16: Green Hat Gin, Absinthe, Luxardo, Lime
Mary Pickford - $16: Rum, Pineapple, Luxardo
Blind Pig - $18: Willet 4YR Rye, Campari, Dry Vermouth
The Hemingway Daiquiri - $16: Rum, Grapefruit, Luxardo
Monkey Gland - $17: Gin, Orange, Absinthe, Grenadine
Code Red - $17: Vodka, House Made Grenadine, Cointreau, Citrus
Paloma - $16: Tequila, Grapefruit Soda, Lime Juice
Vieux Carré - $18: Rye Whiskey, Cognac, Sweet Vermouth, Bénédictine, Bitters Angostura & Peychaud’s Bitters
Paper Plane - $17: Bourbon, Aperol, Amaro, Lemon
Espresso Martini - $20: Vodka, Espresso, Coffee Liqueur, Simple
Oaxcan Negroni - $18: Mezcal, Ancho Reyes Chile, Campari
Yellow Negroni - $17: Cardamom & Rose Infused Gin, Bianco Vermouth, Lillet Blanc, Strega
The Flaming Youth Old Fashioned - $18: Anejo Mezcal, Chacho Jalapeno Liqueur, Tamarind, Bitters

Beverages

DC Brau The Corruption IPA - $8: Draft Beer (16oz)
Modelo Mexican Lager - $8: Draft Beer (16oz)
Michelob Ultra Light Lager - $8: Draft Beer (16oz)
Stella Belgian Pilsner - $8: Draft Beer (16oz)
Goose Island IPA - $8: Draft Beer (16oz)
Anxo Cidre Blanc - $8: Bottled/Canned Beer
Corona - $8: Bottled/Canned Beer
Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR) - $6: Bottled/Canned Beer
Bootleggers Boost (Zero-Proof) - $14: Ritual Zero-Proof Tequila, Espresso, Demerara Syrup
Swing Era Sour (Zero-Proof) - $14: Ritual Zero-Proof Whiskey, Honey Syrup, Lemon, Egg White
Fuzzy Fizz (Zero-Proof) - $14: Ritual Zero-Proof Gin, Pink Grapefruit Juice, Elderflower, Soda
18th Amendment (Zero-Proof) - $12: Blood Orange, Honey Syrup, Vanilla, Soda
Faux-jito (Zero-Proof) - $9: Mint, Lime, Soda
Heineken 0 - $8: Non-Alcoholic Beer
Bottled Water (Small) - $4
Bottled Water (Large) - $8

Allocated Bottles

Blanton's Original Single Barrel - $109: American Bourbon
Blanton's Gold - $199: American Bourbon
Eagle Rare 17 Yr - $1699: American Bourbon
George T Stagg 142.8 - $1300: American Bourbon
Yamazaki 25 Yr (750ml) - $7900: Japanese Whisky

Frequently Asked Questions about Code Red

Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?: Twin lobster tails accommodate multiple diets simultaneously, including keto, gluten-free, high-protein, low-carb, nut-free, pescatarian, diabetic, and sugar-free.
What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?: Code Red offers a vibrant, sophisticated, and family-friendly atmosphere featuring a sleek, modern space with polite and attentive service.
What is the price range at this restaurant?: Code Red is a luxury-priced ($$$$) American restaurant offering high-end seafood and sophisticated dining options.
What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?: Code Red specializes in American cuisine with a focus on coastal seafood dishes like oysters, tuna crudo, and grilled octopus.
What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?: First-time visitors can expect a luxury American dining experience featuring high-quality burgers, fresh seafood towers, and exceptionally attentive service.
Is this restaurant good value for money?: With a 5.0/5 rating, this luxury ($$$$) restaurant offers excellent value through high-quality burgers and attentive service in a welcoming atmosphere.
How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?: The menu features a wide selection of seafood, burgers, and appetizers, accommodating over 35 dietary preferences including keto, vegan, and gluten-free.
What is this restaurant's overall rating?: Code Red currently maintains a perfect overall rating of 5.0/5 for its luxury American dining experience and service.
Is this restaurant suitable for families?: Diners frequently praise the welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere and polite staff, making it a favorite for those seeking a comfortable meal.
What makes this restaurant unique or special?: This luxury American restaurant is unique for its 5.0/5 rating, high-spirited atmosphere, fresh seafood towers, and exceptionally attentive service.

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