Spicy Water African Grill2019 11TH ST NW WASHINGTON DC

Reservations must be confirmed via email 24–48 hours in advance. Unconfirmed bookings may be released to the waitlist at the restaurant's discretion. Tables are held for a maximum of 15–20 minutes. Beyond this, the reservation is marked as a no-show, the reservation would be canceled, and the table released to the waitlist or walk-ins.

At Spicy Water, we bridge the vibrant, communal spirit of Africa’s street food culture with the precision and elegance of modern dining.We capture the electric energy of Africa’s bustling markets and refine it for the contemporary table. Our kitchen honors the street vendors who are the guardians of our flavor—elevating their bold, soul-warming recipes with meticulous technique and artistic vision. This is the street food you know, reimagined with the sophistication it has always deserved.