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Name: Spark
Address: 1626 N Capitol St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20002-2158
Telephone: (202) 299-9128
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

Spark

4.5

128 Reviews

$31 to $50

Caribbean

1626 N Capitol St NW, Washington, DC 20002-2158

About this restaurant

Innovative
Neighborhood gem
Romantic

Providing a modern take on traditional Caribbean street food and BBQ dishes, Spark brings a unique communal dining experience to the Bloomingdale neighborhood. Housed in the historic Engine Company 12 firehouse, guests are invited to enjoy our sumptuous appetizers and bar snacks and then build a feast to share from our jerked and smoked meats. Each item on our menu is meticulously created from scratch by Executive Chef Peter Prime. Craft cocktails and surprising desserts all offer a little spark of their own. Dinner at Spark is an unparalleled dining experience in Washington, DC!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Caribbean, Barbecue, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 299-9128
Website
http://www.sparkat12.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Peter Prime
Private party facilities
Host your next event at the firehouse! Whether you are hosting a corporate meeting, experiential marketing event, fundraiser or your wedding, the Engine Company 12 event team is ready to make your event unforgettable. Visit our private events website: www.enginecompany12.com

Location
1626 N Capitol St NW, Washington, DC 20002-2158
Neighborhood
NoMa
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Jerk Wings$8.00
Served with house made mango mustard
Smoked Bone Marrow$16.00
Served with slices of grilled rustic bread
Avocado Beignets$8.00
Served with coconut chutney
Beef Patties$12.00
Served with cinnamon avocado cream
Brisket Sliders$11.00
Served with cucumber relish and baby cress
Crispy Calamari$10.00
Served with house made remoulade
Fry Bread$11.00
Served with curried garbanzos, coconut collards and cucumber relish
House Charcuterie Board$16.00
Habanero Guanciale / Beef Rillette / Wild Boar Sausage

Smokehouse Meats

We recommend selecting at least 1-2 items per person

Chipotle Maple Grilled Oxtails$16.00
Marinated for 48 hours
Lacquered Chicken$12.00
Island-Asian fusion
Geera Porkbelly$12.00
Cumin spiced and smoked
Jerk Brisket$16.00
Smoked in house for 14 hours
Tri Tip Wagyu Beef$24.00
American Kobe served with black butter
Hen of the Woods$14.00
Jerk-Miso marinade with habanero oil
Whole Red Snapper
Fried to perfect crispiness
- MP

Sides to Share

House Smoked Cheddar Mac n' Cheese$11.00
Made with house smoked Tillamook cheddar
Crispy Lollipop Kale$8.00
Drizzled with balsamic reduction
Coconut Braised Collard Greens$9.00
Topped with crispy guanciale
Berkley Springs Mixed Greens$8.00
Drizzled with house herb dressing
Brown Butter Mash$9.00
Yukon gold potatoes mixed with toasted butter
House Rice$7.00
Jasmin rice made with scallions, chives, parsley, cilantro, & lime zest
Fry Breads$5.00
Small basket of fry bread
French Fries$7.00
Seasoned with truffle oil, parmesan, parsley and thyme
House Hot Sauce$2.00
Individual two-ounce bottle

Desserts

The Urban Legend$12.00
Banana Beignets / Rum and Coke Syrup / Pop Rocks
Atomic Apples$8.00
Crushed Atomic Fudge / Traditional Fudge
Ice Cream Push Pops$5.00
Maple Chocolate Covered Bacon / Jalapeno Cheese Cake / Guava Lime

Craft Cocktails

Burn Mark$12.00
Makers Mark 46 / Maple Syrup / Fresh Lemon Juice / Charred Orange Peel
Spark Royale$12.00
Prosecco / Chambord / St. Germaine / Fresh Blackberry
Ginger Beer Margarita$12.00
Patron Silver / Solerno Blood Orange / Fresh Lime Juice / Regatta Ginger Beer
Atomichata$12.00
Malibu Coconut Rum / Pyrat Rum / Rumchata / Atomic Fireballs

What 128 people are saying

Spark reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

128 Reviews

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AngelaH
Washington DC9 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 30, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
3 of us in our party were celebrating birthdays. The waiter was especially warm and engaging and the food, generally delicious and in generous portions, was served promptly. Our soup was salty and the waiter and the chef responded promptly when we brought it to their attention. It was a fun, casual, dining experience with many wonderful choices on the menu. I look forward to my next visit!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC11 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 30, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great restaurant
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Lauren
New York City5 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 28, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Great food! Service was a little slow but still really enjoyed the food and will go back.
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MrsDeePeeJay
Washington DC21 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 16, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food. Would definitely return.
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kdiner
Washington DC14 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 13, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food. Avocado beignets, smoked brisket, fried snapper. Yummy!
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Alfredo
Washington DC22 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 21, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a hidden gem, management very customer oriented! Can't wait to go back for some more Fry Bread.
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LawannS
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on November 18, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing. Everything our waiter recommended, we ordered and was very satisfied. The service was above average as well, he took his time explaining the entire menu to us.
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DamienS
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on November 17, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were really surprised at how great this was. I hope people go
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ZinDC
Washington DC33 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 11, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I don’t know what’s better - the customer service or the food. This is my/our new favorite. Great for foodies who love flavors, presentation and plethora of choices.
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PaulG
Washington DC11 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 11, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
My wife and I were pleasantly surprised by Spark. We like to try new resturants regularly to change things up. Sometimes we have a good meal, sometimes we are disappointed. At Sparks, we were not disappointed. The food was great, the service was knowledgeable of the menu and made great recommendations. The appetizers were flavorful and the serving size was enough for two. They were also good enough to be a meal on their own. The entrees were also big enough for two along with the sides that outstanding (highly recommend the greens). Lets just say, we walked away stuffed and satisfied. Only negatives, it was cold outside and the door does not close on its own so the cold air kept coming in making it hard to get comfortable. Also, they can expand their bar a little more. Not everyone is into beer.
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1626 N Capitol St NW, Washington, DC 20002-2158

Additional information

Neighborhood
NoMa
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Caribbean, Barbecue, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Peter Prime
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.sparkat12.com/
Phone number
(202) 299-9128
Private party facilities
Host your next event at the firehouse! Whether you are hosting a corporate meeting, experiential marketing event, fundraiser or your wedding, the Engine Company 12 event team is ready to make your event unforgettable. Visit our private events website: www.enginecompany12.com

Spark

About this restaurant

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Small Sparks

Jerk Wings$8.00

Smoked Bone Marrow$16.00

Avocado Beignets$8.00

Beef Patties$12.00

Brisket Sliders$11.00

Crispy Calamari$10.00

Fry Bread$11.00

House Charcuterie Board$16.00

Smokehouse Meats

Chipotle Maple Grilled Oxtails$16.00

Lacquered Chicken$12.00

Geera Porkbelly$12.00

Jerk Brisket$16.00

Tri Tip Wagyu Beef$24.00

Hen of the Woods$14.00

Whole Red Snapper

Sides to Share

House Smoked Cheddar Mac n' Cheese$11.00

Crispy Lollipop Kale$8.00

Coconut Braised Collard Greens$9.00

Berkley Springs Mixed Greens$8.00

Brown Butter Mash$9.00

House Rice$7.00

Fry Breads$5.00

French Fries$7.00

House Hot Sauce$2.00

Desserts

The Urban Legend$12.00

Atomic Apples$8.00

Ice Cream Push Pops$5.00

Craft Cocktails

Burn Mark$12.00

Spark Royale$12.00

Ginger Beer Margarita$12.00

Atomichata$12.00

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