Abuare Bar and Restaurant
Abuare Bar and Restaurant serves Ethiopian food at 1524 U St NW on the U Street corridor. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating across 631 reviews.
The vegetarian combo comes up in nearly every review, with spicy lentils, beets, cabbage and carrots singled out; gluten-free injera is available. Meat dishes reviewers recommend include special tibs, awaze tibs, doro wot, lamb ribs and a lamb platter, and meat sambosas and tej (honey wine) also get mentions. Reviewers describe it as a small, unpretentious spot with attentive staff and platters large enough to share.
Open 12–10 PM Sunday–Thursday and 12–11 PM Friday and Saturday.
1524 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009
- Monday: 12–10 PM
- Tuesday: 12–10 PM
- Wednesday: 12–10 PM
- Thursday: 12–10 PM
- Friday: 12–11 PM
- Saturday: 12–11 PM
- Sunday: 12–10 PM
Good to know
What are Abuare's hours?
Sunday–Thursday 12–10 PM, Friday–Saturday 12–11 PM (per Google, October 2026).
Does Abuare have vegetarian and gluten-free options?
Yes. Reviewers recommend the vegetarian combo and mention gluten-free injera.
What should I order at Abuare?
Reviewers often recommend the veggie combo, tibs, doro wot and sambosas.
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Description written from public review evidence; verify details directly with the business.