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Banana Cafe
500 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
+1 202 543 5906
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#14 of 80 restaurants rated by Real Travelers

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What do you get when you cross Caribbean and Gulf Coast food? The answer is Starfish Cafe, whose offerings include cajun staples such as gumbo and Po' Boys sandwiches, as well as traditional Caribbean fare like jerk pork and pulled chicken. Seafood is the specialty, and there are plenty of options to choose from on the menu: shrimp, mussels, calamari, oysters, crabcakes, salmon, tuna, and trout all prepared in a variety of ways. For the land-lovers they offer pasta dishes and sandwiches. It's also a great place to wet your whistle with a specialty Martinis (10 varieties to choose from), Margaritas, or the Caribbean favorite - Mojito. Starfish Cafe is the ideal meal destination for those looking for a more affordable locale in Capitol Hill. -David Hubbard

Price

$30 and under

Credit Cards Accepted

none accepted

Directions

Eastern Market

Area

Pennsylvania Ave. SE

Parking

Street Parking

Hours

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