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    Oohh's & Aahh's - U Street

    American
    Open now11AM - 9:45PM
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    Lunch Menus
    Dinner Menus
    Catering Menu, 25-26

    Featured Items

    • Four Cheese Mac & Cheese

      $60.00+
    • 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
    • Crispy Chicken Wings, 10

      $21.45

    Lunch Menus

    NEW! Lunch Combos

    All our new SOULwiches are served with your choice of toppings and salted or Old Bay seasoned Crinkle Fries. Available Monday-Friday 11am-4pm.
    • Fried Catfish Sandwich Combo

      One piece of our classic fried Catfish on white or wheat toast or a buttery brioche bun with your choice of toppings. Served with fries and bottled house made beverage.
      $9.95
    • Fried Whiting Sandwich Combo

      Two pieces of our classic fried Whiting on white or wheat toast or a buttery brioche bun with your choice of toppings. Served with fries and bottled house made beverage.
      $8.95
    • Spicy Mambo Chicken Sandwich Combo

      !!SELECT YOUR TOPPINGS!! Fried crispy Chicken Thighs tossed in our Spicy Mambo sauce and served on a buttery Brioche bun with SOUL sauce, lettuce, tomato, and provolone cheese. Served with fries and canned soda or bottled house made beverage.
      $9.95
    • Fried Chicken Sandwich Combo

      New! Fried crispy Chicken Thighs tossed in our new Spicy Mambo sauce and served on a buttery Brioche bun with SOUL sauce, lettuce, tomato, and provolone cheese. Served with fries and bottled house made beverage.
      $8.95
    • Smash 'Hit' Burger Combo

      A true smash burger! One fresh beef patty perfectly seasoned, grilled, on a buttery Brioche Bun, layered with pickle chips and smothered in white american cheese, grilled red onions, & our very own SOUL Sauce! Greasy melty satisfaction in every bite! Served with fries and bottled house made beverage.
      $9.95
    • Catfish Nuggets Combo

      $9.95
    • Chicken Tenders Combo

      $8.95
    • Fried Shrimp Combo

      $9.95

    Lunch Specials

    • Fried Chicken Leg Quarter - L

      Whole chicken leg quarter dredged in our signature chicken flour & deep fried and tossed in or served with your choice of our signature sauces on the side. Served with one of our signature sides.
      $12.95
    • Whiting, 2

      A soul food staple! Our healthy portion of Whiting is served fried, grilled or blackened. You can't go wrong any route you choose. Served with one of our signature sides.
      $12.45
    • Catfish, 1

      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. Served with one of our signature sides.
      $14.45
    • Crispy Chicken Wings, 6

      An Oohh's & Aahh's Classic! For 20+ years we've been serving up the best wings in DC. Six, eight, or ten 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. Served with one of our signature sides.
      $13.45
    • Crispy Chicken Wings, 8 - L

      An Oohh's & Aahh's Classic! For 20+ years we've been serving up the best wings in DC. Six, eight, or ten 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. Served with one of our signature sides.
      $15.45
    • Crispy Chicken Wings, 10 - L

      An Oohh's & Aahh's Classic! For 20+ years we've been serving up the best wings in DC. Six, eight, or ten 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. Served with one of our signature sides.
      $17.45
    • Shrimp Your Way, 6

      Six or ten XL Shrimp cooked your way, fried, blackened, or grilled and served over our Savory Rice in addition to one of our signature sides.
      $13.95
    • Shrimp Your Way, 10 - L

      Six or ten XL Shrimp cooked your way, fried, blackened, or grilled and served over our Savory Rice in addition to one of our signature sides.
      $17.95
    • Chicken Breast, 1

      One boneless skinless chicken breast fried, grilled, or blackened over our savory rice, topped with onions & peppers and served with one signature side.
      $13.45
    • Baked Chicken Leg Quarter - L

      $12.45
    • Beef Meatloaf - L

      All beef Meatloaf slow cooked & Tender. Served over Rice & topped with BBQ or Gravy and Onions & Peppers. Served with one of our signature sides.
      $12.45
    • Salmon - L

      Fresh, never frozen Chilean Salmon, prepared either Teriyaki Marinated, Blackened or Grilled. Served over a bed of our Savory Rice in addition to one of our signature sides.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $18.95
    • Turkey Chops - L

      Fresh hand cut Turkey Chops served fried, blackened, or grilled over rice with our signature gravy and onions & peppers. The best alternative to a pork chop you'll ever get! Served with one of our signature sides.
      $16.45
    • Hot Honey Old Bay Wings, 8

      NEW MENU ITEM!! Eight 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! Served with one of our signature sides.
      $16.95
    • Veggie Plate - L

      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 $1.95!
      $15.95
    • Fried Whiting Sandwich

      $12.45
    • Fried Catfish Sandwich

      $14.45
    • Spicy Mambo Chicken Sandwich - L

      $12.45
    • Fried Chicken Sandwich

      $11.45
    • Smash 'Hit' Burger - L

      $12.45

    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
    • 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.
      $11.95
    • Extra Sauce$

    Dinner Entrees

    Our Dinner Menu is available all day, everyday, at all of our locations. Item availability may vary by location.
    • 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.
      $18.95
    • Crispy 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.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $25.95
    • Chicken Breast, 2

      Two boneless skinless double chicken breasts served fried, grilled, or blackened
      $20.95
    • Baked 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

    Brunch Entrees

    • 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.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $24.95
    • Whiting & Grits

      $19.45
    • Salmon & Grits

      $25.90

    Dinner Sandwiches

    • 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
    • Fried Fish Sandwich

      $15.95

    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
      $7.45
    • Fluffy Belgian Waffle

      $8.95
    • Crinkle Fries

      $5.95

    Desserts

    • Banana Pudding

      $8.45
    • Peach Cobbler

      $8.45
    • Lemon Cake

      $7.95
    • Red Velvet Cake

      $7.95
    • Yellow Cake w/ Chocolate Icing

      $7.95
    • Carrot Cake

      $7.95
    • Strawberry Cake

      $7.95

    Meat Only

    • Baked Chicken Leg Quarter - No Sides

      $12.45
    • Beef Meatloaf - No Sides

      $12.95
    • Beef Short Ribs - No Sides

      OUT OF STOCK
      $21.45
    • Chicken Breast, 2 - No Sides

      $17.45
    • Crispy Chicken Wings, 6 - No Sides

      $11.95
    • Crispy Chicken Wings, 8 - No Sides

      $14.95
    • Crispy Chicken Wings, 10 - No Sides

      $17.95
    • Crispy Chicken Wings, 20 - No Sides

      $34.95
    • Fresh Catfish, 2 - No Sides

      $18.45
    • Fried Chicken Leg Quarter - No Sides

      $13.45
    • Hot Honey Old Bay Wings, 10 - No Sides

      $18.45
    • Salmon - No Sides

      $19.45
    • Shrimp Your Way, 6 - No Sides

      $11.95
    • Shrimp Your Way, 10 - No Sides

      $17.95
    • Turkey Chop - No Sides

      $14.95
    • Turkey Wings, 2 - No Sides

      $13.95
    • Whiting Fish, 3 - No Sides

      $13.95
    • Extra Sauce$

    House Made Drinks

    • Strawberry Lemonade - 16 oz

      $3.95
    • Half&Half - 16 oz

      $2.45
    • Lemonade - 16 oz

      $2.45
    • Sweet Tea - 16 oz

      $2.45

    Bottled Drinks

    • Aquafina - 20 oz Bottle

      Pure water for a perfect taste
      OUT OF STOCK
      $2.45
    • Zero Pepsi - 20 oz Bottle

      A crisp tasting, refreshing pop of sweet, fizzy bubbles without calories
      OUT OF STOCK
      $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
      OUT OF STOCK
      $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

    • Cabbage

      $50.00+
    • Collard Greens

      $60.00+
    • Crab & Shrimp Four Cheese Mac & Cheese

      $120.00+
    • Creamy Grits

      $30.00+
    • Creamy Mashed Potatoes

      $55.00+
    • Four Cheese Mac & Cheese

      $60.00+
    • Homestyle Potato Salad

      $60.00+
    • Sauteed Green Beans

      $50.00+
    • Whipped Yams

      $60.00+
    • Savory Rice

      $30.00+

    Catering - Accompaniments

    • Corn Bread Full Pan

      $45.00
    • Onions & Peppers

      $5.00+
    • BBQ Sauce

      $5.00+
    • Bleu Cheese Dressing

      $4.00+
    • Buffalo Sauce

      $5.00+
    • ChiliYaki Sauce

      $5.00+
    • Cocktail Sauce

      $4.00+
    • Gravy Homemade

      $5.00+
    • Hot Sauce

      $4.00+
    • Lemon Pepper Sauce

      $5.00+
    • Ranch Dressing

      $4.00+
    • Remoulade Sauce

      $5.00+
    • Tartar Sauce

      $5.00+
    • Teriyaki Sauce

      $5.00+

    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 9:45 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 9:45 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 9:45 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 9:45 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 9:45 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 3:45 am
    Saturday11:00 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.

    Location

    1005 U St NW, Washington, DC 20001

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