
American Southern
Oohh's & Aahh's - U Street
1005 U St NW
Washington, DC 20001
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Featured Items

Crispy Chicken Wings, 8
An Oohh's & Aahh's Classic! For 20+ years we've been serving up the best wings in DC. Wingettes floured in our signature chicken flour, deep fried crispy & golden brown. Tossed in one of our signature sauces or dry, you'll fall in love.$18.95
Whiting, 2
Fried, Grilled or Blackened$12.45
Turkey Wings, 2
Tender, home-style wings baked to perfection$18.45
Lunch Menus
Apps
Some quick and delicious options to get the party started before the party starts!

Lump Crab & Shrimp Fritters, 3
Crafted with premium jumbo lump crab and tender shrimp, these fritters are flash-fried to achieve a perfect golden-brown exterior. Accompanied by our signature Remoulade Sauce. Offered in portions of 3 or 5.$17.45
Lump Crab & Shrimp Fritters, 5
Crafted with premium jumbo lump crab and tender shrimp, these fritters are flash-fried to achieve a perfect golden-brown exterior. Accompanied by our signature Remoulade Sauce. Offered in portions of 3 or 5.$24.45
Lump Crab and Shrimp Mac & Cheese
$20.95
Catfish Nuggets
A healthy portion of fresh Catfish nuggets, battered in our seafood flour and deep fried to a crispy golden brown. Accompanied by our house made remoulade sauce.$18.45
Tossed & Sauced Crispy Shrimp
Crispy fried shrimp tossed & sauced in one of our signature sauces.$17.95
Turkey Burger Sliders
Juicy turkey burger sliders on brioche buns, with white american cheese, grilled red onions, and our house made burger sauce.$13.45
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Fresh Brusel Sprouts flash fried, tossed in signature seasoning & topped with our Sweet ChiliYaki.$10.45
Chicken Tenders
Hand cut chicken breast tenders dredged in our signature chicken flour and deep fried until golden brown.$11.95Extra Sauce$
Lunch Entrees

Fried Chicken Leg Quarter
Lightly breaded, served with your choice of Chef O's signature sauce: BBQ | Buffalo | Lemon Pepper | Teriyaki$12.95
Whiting, 2
Fried, Grilled or Blackened$12.45
Catfish, 1
$14.45
Crispy Chicken Wings, 6
Choice of Chef O's signature sauce: BBQ | Buffalo | Lemon Pepper | Teriyaki$13.45
Crispy Chicken Wings, 8
Our famous golden brown wings (lightly breaded)$15.45
Crispy Chicken Wings, 10
Our famous golden brown wings (lightly breaded)$17.45
Shrimp Your Way, 6
Fried, Grilled or Blackened$13.95
Shrimp Your Way, 10
Fried, Grilled or Blackened$17.95
Chicken Breast, 1
One boneless skinless chicken breast served fried, grilled, or blackened$13.45Baked Chicken Leg Quarter
$11.95
Beef Meatloaf
Topped with our signature gravy, grilled peppers & onions$12.45New! Beef Short Rib Bowl
$18.95OUT OF STOCK
Salmon
Fillet fresh daily, marinated & glazed in Chef O's sweet and tangy teriyaki sauce$18.95
Turkey Chops
$16.45Hot Honey Old Bay Wings, 8
$16.95
Lunch Sandwiches
All our new SOULwiches are served with your choice of toppings and Old Bay seasoned Crinkle Fries. Available Monday-Friday 12pm-4pm.
All Day Brunch Menu

Chicken & Waffles
Two Fried Chicken Thighs, 6 Crispy Chicken Wings, or 1 Fried Chicken Breast & a fluffy Belgian waffle, maple syrup & butter.$20.95
Shrimp & Grits
Fried, grilled or blackened shrimp over creamy grits, with our signature gravy, grilled onions & peppers, and topped with mixed shredded cheeses.$21.95
Catfish & Grits
Fried, grilled or blackened catfish over home-style creamy grits, with our signature gravy, grilled peppers & onions, and topped with mixed cheese.$22.45
BBQ Short Ribs & Grits
New! Our signature BBQ sauce caramelized onto our Beef Short Ribs piled high onto Creamy Grits with gravy, cheese, and onions & peppers.$24.95
Whiting & Grits
$19.45
Blackened Salmon & Grits
$25.90
Sides & Extras

Collard Greens - Medium
$6.95
Collard Greens - Large
$8.95
Signature Cornbread
$2.95
Lump Crab and Shrimp Mac & Cheese
$20.95
Butter Cabbage - Medium
$5.45
Butter Cabbage - Large
$7.45
Sauteed Green Beans - Medium
$5.95
Sauteed Green Beans - Large
$7.95
Creamy Grits - Medium
$5.45
Creamy Grits - Large
$7.45
Four Cheese Mac & Cheese
$6.95
Four Cheese Mac & Cheese - Large
$8.95
Mashed Potatoes - Medium
With or without gravy$5.95
Mashed Potatoes - Large
With or without gravy$7.95
Homestyle Potato Salad - Medium
$6.95
Homestyle Potato Salad - Large
$8.95
Whipped Yams - Medium
$6.95
Whipped Yams - Large
$8.95
Rice - Medium
With or without gravy$5.45
Rice - Large
With or without gravy$7.45Fluffy Belgian Waffle
$8.95Crinkle Fries
$5.95
Desserts
Meat Only
Baked Chicken Leg Quarter - No Sides
$11.45Beef Meatloaf - No Sides
$12.95Beef Short Ribs - No Sides
$21.45Chicken Breast, 2 - No Sides
$17.45Crispy Chicken Wings, 6 - No Sides
$11.95Crispy Chicken Wings, 8 - No Sides
$14.95Crispy Chicken Wings, 10 - No Sides
$17.95Crispy Chicken Wings, 20 - No Sides
$34.95Fresh Catfish, 2 - No Sides
$18.45Fried Chicken Leg Quarter - No Sides
$12.45Hot Honey Old Bay Wings, 10 - No Sides
$18.45Salmon - No Sides
$19.45Shrimp Your Way, 6 - No Sides
$11.95Shrimp Your Way, 10 - No Sides
$17.95Turkey Chop - No Sides
$14.95Turkey Wings, 2 - No Sides
$13.95Whiting Fish, 3 - No Sides
$13.95Extra Sauce$
House Made Drinks
Bottled Drinks

Aquafina - 20 oz Bottle
Pure water for a perfect taste$2.45
Zero Pepsi - 20 oz Bottle
A crisp tasting, refreshing pop of sweet, fizzy bubbles without calories$3.25
Gatorade Cool Blue - 20 oz Bottle
Cool, satisfying taste to quench thirst and energize without caffeine$3.75
Ginger Ale - 20 oz Bottle
A refreshing carbonated beverage with bold, ginger flavor and lively bubbles$3.25
Orange Soda - 20 oz Bottle
The original orange soda$3.25
Pepsi - 20 oz Bottle
The bold, refreshing, robust cola$3.25
Dinner Menus
Apps
Some quick and delicious options to get the party started before the party starts!

Lump Crab & Shrimp Fritters, 3
Crafted with premium jumbo lump crab and tender shrimp, these fritters are flash-fried to achieve a perfect golden-brown exterior. Accompanied by our signature Remoulade Sauce. Offered in portions of 3 or 5.$17.45
Lump Crab & Shrimp Fritters, 5
Crafted with premium jumbo lump crab and tender shrimp, these fritters are flash-fried to achieve a perfect golden-brown exterior. Accompanied by our signature Remoulade Sauce. Offered in portions of 3 or 5.$24.45
Lump Crab and Shrimp Mac & Cheese
$20.95
Catfish Nuggets
A healthy portion of fresh Catfish nuggets, battered in our seafood flour and deep fried to a crispy golden brown. Accompanied by our house made remoulade sauce.$18.45
Tossed & Sauced Crispy Shrimp
Crispy fried shrimp tossed & sauced in one of our signature sauces.$17.95
Turkey Burger Sliders
Juicy turkey burger sliders on brioche buns, with white american cheese, grilled red onions, and our house made burger sauce.$13.45
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Fresh Brusel Sprouts flash fried, tossed in signature seasoning & topped with our Sweet ChiliYaki.$10.45
Chicken Tenders
Hand cut chicken breast tenders dredged in our signature chicken flour and deep fried until golden brown.$11.95Extra Sauce$
Dinner Entrees
Our Dinner Menu is available all day, everyday, at all of our locations. Item availability may vary by location.
New! Fried Seafood Platter
$39.95
Two Meat Entree
Can't decide? This one meal will get you two(2) Entrees AND two(2) sides. Now you don't have to decide between your favorites. Also great for pairs! (An upcharge may be required for some entree choices)$36.95
Fried Chicken Leg Quarter
Lightly breaded, & deep fried! Tossed in or served with your choice of our signature sauces on the side. BBQ | Buffalo | Lemon Pepper | Teriyaki | Sweet ChiliYaki$16.95
Whiting Fish, 3
A soul food staple! Our healthy portion of Whiting is served fried, grilled or blackened. You can't go wrong any route you choose. (Whiting may have some bones)$18.45
Fresh Catfish, 2
You can never go wrong with this Deep South Classic. Juicy Catfish, deep fried to a crisp , grilled or blackened, yet perfectly seasoned with our house blended flavor profiles.$22.45
Crispy Chicken Wings, 8
An Oohh's & Aahh's Classic! For 20+ years we've been serving up the best wings in DC. Wingettes floured in our signature chicken flour, deep fried crispy & golden brown. Tossed in one of our signature sauces or dry, you'll fall in love.$18.95Crispy Chicken Wings, 10
$21.45
Shrimp Your Way, 10
10 XL Shrimp cooked your way, fried, blackened, or grilled and served over our Yellow Rice in addition to 2 of our signature sides.$20.95
Salmon
Fresh, never frozen Chilean Salmon, prepared either Teriyaki Marinated, Blackened or Grilled. Served over a bed of our Yellow Rice in addition to 2 of our signature sides.$23.45
Beef Short Ribs
Slow-braised, fall-off-the-bone tender, Beef Short Ribs. Marinated in a our seasoning blend that has a bit of a kick. Smothered in our own BBQ Sauce or Gravy and topped with onions & peppers.$25.95
Chicken Breast, 2
Two boneless skinless double chicken breasts served fried, grilled, or blackened$20.95Baked Chicken Leg Quarter
$15.95
Beef Meatloaf
Topped with our signature gravy, grilled peppers & onions$17.95
Turkey Wings, 2
Tender, home-style wings baked to perfection$18.45
Veggie Platter
An entree consisting of only sides? Our Veggie Plate provides heaping portions of 3 of our signature sides. Don't forget to add your cornbread for $.95! (Upcharges for specific sides may apply.)$15.95
Turkey Chops
$19.45
Hot Honey Old Bay Wings, 10
NEW MENU ITEM!! Ten fresh chicken wings dredged in flour & cornstarch, fried to a crispy golden brown, and dunked in our all new Hot Honey Old Bay sauce. Instant classic!$22.45
All Day Brunch

Chicken & Waffles
Two Fried Chicken Thighs, 6 Crispy Chicken Wings, or 1 Fried Chicken Breast & a fluffy Belgian waffle, maple syrup & butter.$20.95
Shrimp & Grits
Fried, grilled or blackened shrimp over creamy grits, with our signature gravy, grilled onions & peppers, and topped with mixed shredded cheeses.$21.95
Catfish & Grits
Fried, grilled or blackened catfish over home-style creamy grits, with our signature gravy, grilled peppers & onions, and topped with mixed cheese.$22.45
BBQ Short Ribs & Grits
New! Our signature BBQ sauce caramelized onto our Beef Short Ribs piled high onto Creamy Grits with gravy, cheese, and onions & peppers.$24.95
Whiting & Grits
$19.45
Blackened Salmon & Grits
$25.90
Dinner Sandwiches
New! Spicy Mambo Chicken Sandwich
$16.95
Smash 'Hit' Burger
NEW MENU ITEM! A true smash burger! Two fresh beef patties perfectly seasoned, grilled, on a buttery Brioche Bun, layered with pickle chips and smothered in white american cheese, grilled red onions, & our very own Burger Sauce! Greasy melty satisfaction in every bite!$17.95
Sides & Extras

Collard Greens - Medium
$6.95
Collard Greens - Large
$8.95
Signature Cornbread
$2.95
Lump Crab and Shrimp Mac & Cheese
$20.95
Butter Cabbage - Medium
$5.45
Butter Cabbage - Large
$7.45
Sauteed Green Beans - Medium
$5.95
Sauteed Green Beans - Large
$7.95
Creamy Grits - Medium
$5.45
Creamy Grits - Large
$7.45
Four Cheese Mac & Cheese
$6.95
Four Cheese Mac & Cheese - Large
$8.95
Mashed Potatoes - Medium
With or without gravy$5.95
Mashed Potatoes - Large
With or without gravy$7.95
Homestyle Potato Salad - Medium
$6.95
Homestyle Potato Salad - Large
$8.95
Whipped Yams - Medium
$6.95
Whipped Yams - Large
$8.95
Rice - Medium
With or without gravy$5.45
Rice - Large
With or without gravy$7.45Fluffy Belgian Waffle
$8.95Crinkle Fries
$5.95
Desserts
Meat Only
Baked Chicken Leg Quarter - No Sides
$11.45Beef Meatloaf - No Sides
$12.95Beef Short Ribs - No Sides
$21.45Chicken Breast, 2 - No Sides
$17.45Crispy Chicken Wings, 6 - No Sides
$11.95Crispy Chicken Wings, 8 - No Sides
$14.95Crispy Chicken Wings, 10 - No Sides
$17.95Crispy Chicken Wings, 20 - No Sides
$34.95Fresh Catfish, 2 - No Sides
$18.45Fried Chicken Leg Quarter - No Sides
$12.45Hot Honey Old Bay Wings, 10 - No Sides
$18.45Salmon - No Sides
$19.45Shrimp Your Way, 6 - No Sides
$11.95Shrimp Your Way, 10 - No Sides
$17.95Turkey Chop - No Sides
$14.95Turkey Wings, 2 - No Sides
$13.95Whiting Fish, 3 - No Sides
$13.95Extra Sauce$
House Made Drinks
Bottled Drinks

Aquafina - 20 oz Bottle
Pure water for a perfect taste$2.45
Zero Pepsi - 20 oz Bottle
A crisp tasting, refreshing pop of sweet, fizzy bubbles without calories$3.25
Gatorade Cool Blue - 20 oz Bottle
Cool, satisfying taste to quench thirst and energize without caffeine$3.75
Ginger Ale - 20 oz Bottle
A refreshing carbonated beverage with bold, ginger flavor and lively bubbles$3.25
Orange Soda - 20 oz Bottle
The original orange soda$3.25
Pepsi - 20 oz Bottle
The bold, refreshing, robust cola$3.25
Catering Menu, 25-26
Catering - Appetizers
Catfish Nuggets
Catfish fillets cut into nuggets, floured with our signature seafood seasoned flour, and fried to a crisp perfection. Served with our Remoulade Sauce.$125.00+Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Fresh Brussel Sprouts flash fried to a leafy crisp, seasoned perfectly, and topped with our Sweet ChiliYaki Sauce.$55.00+Lump Crab & Shrimp Fritters
Lump crab meat & shrimp blended with our signature seafood seasoning, lightly fried and served with our Remoulade Sauce.$95.00+Chicken Breast Tenders
Fresh chicken breast, hand-cut in house into juicy tenders. Coated in our chicken flour and deep fried to a crispy golden brown. Served with choice of sauce on the side.$60.00+Tossed & Sauced Crispy Shrimp
Large Shrimp floured with our seafood seasoning, fried crispy brown, & tossed in our signature Buffalo or Sweet ChiliYaki sauce. Served with a choice of sauce on the side.$105.00+Turkey Burger Sliders
House ground turkey burger sliders on brioche buns with provolone cheese and a side of our Remoulade Sauce.$85.00+
Catering - Entrees
Crispy Chicken Wings
$90.00+Salmon
$175.00+Catfish
$130.00+Whiting
$85.00+Roasted Turkey Wings
$90.00+Large Shrimp
$105.00+Beef Short Ribs
$180.00+Baked Chicken Leg Quarters
$80.00+Fried Chicken Leg Quarters
$85.00+Beef Meatloaf
$145.00+Chicken Breast, Boneless
$100.00+Turkey Chops
$100.00+Catfish & Grits
$110.00+Shrimp & Grits
$110.00+
Catering - Sides
Catering - Accompaniments

Sides
Rice - Medium
$5.45
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All hours
| Sunday | 11:00 am - 9:45 pm |
| Monday | 11:00 am - 9:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:00 am - 9:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am - 9:45 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am - 9:45 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am - 3:45 am |
| Saturday | 11:00 am - 3:45 am |
Restaurant info
For over 20 years, Oohh’s & Aahh’s has been serving up award-winning soul food and good vibes across the DMV — from our iconic U Street carryout to our Georgia Ave dine-in, Glebe Road virtual kitchen, and Fells Point (Baltimore) opening soon. Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, Washingtonian’s Best, and the new show Everything on the Menu with Braun Strowman, we’re proud to be a DC original with flavor worth traveling for — and we’re just getting started.
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