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Jojo Restaurant and Bar

Music · 4.5 (1304 reviews)

Jojo is a restaurant and bar with nightly live music at 1518 U St NW on the U Street corridor. Google describes an elegant venue with an American menu and jazz, blues, funk, soul and R&B, and it has a 4.5-star Google rating across 1,304 reviews.

The music is the main draw: reviewers praise the bands, the intimate setting and good, strong drinks. The food gets more mixed comments, from high quality to fine but not memorable, and one solo diner found the bill high for two drinks and an entree. The room is small, and reviewers say even with a reservation you should arrive early to get a seat near the band, since some tables are upstairs away from the performance. One review notes steps at the entrance that could be difficult for guests with limited mobility.

Closed Monday and Tuesday; open 5–11 PM Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and 5 PM–1 AM Friday and Saturday. Reviewers mention reservations and a happy hour.

1518 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009

(202) 319-9350

jojodc.com

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 5–11 PM
  • Thursday: 5–11 PM
  • Friday: 5 PM–1 AM
  • Saturday: 5 PM–1 AM
  • Sunday: 5–11 PM

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What are Jojo's hours?

Wednesday–Thursday 5–11 PM, Friday–Saturday 5 PM–1 AM, Sunday 5–11 PM, closed Monday and Tuesday (per Google, October 2026).

Do I need a reservation at Jojo?

Reviewers mention reservations and advise arriving early anyway, since seats near the band fill up.

Is Jojo wheelchair accessible?

Google does not list accessibility details, and one reviewer noted steps at the entrance.

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