KATA DC

Kata DID NOT disappoint! I did not make a reservation but was pleasantly greeted and immediately seated by Haywood. He was extremely welcoming and made me feel like a regular, although it was my first visit. I sat at the bar and Anabel & Facundo were friendly, energetic, and very attentive. I enjoyed conversation and did not feel awkward at all being a solo diner. Anabel prepared my cocktail beautifully and made sure it was picture ready! Food was delicious! I had the beef dumpling, the filet mignon, and cheesecake. Temperature was good, wait was not long, and presentation was beautiful. I can’t wait to come back and experience the live entertainment with my Besties!

KATA is definitely a beautiful place with vibrant energy. Locating the front entrance was a little tricky, but it’s literally at the corner between the fire station and capital one arena. My friend and I sat in the dimly-lit, well designed dining area adjacent to the bar (which is also bold, beautiful and really catches the eye soon as you walk in). Our server had captivating energy, gave great recommendations and she was so attentive. Unfortunately I was disappointed when I found out the fire dancers no longer perform on Saturday’s (although an instagram post I saw a few weeks before advertised this experience). Also, the food was not what I expected. Although very fresh, the plates were small bites and lacked in flavor; especially the miso garlic Sea Bass. Maybe my portion was missing

Our Valentine’s Day dinner at Kata DC was absolutely wonderful. We arrived for our 6:00 reservation and were first seated at the bar, but Manager Dee noticed and kindly offered us a table without us even asking — that truly made our night. The atmosphere was warm and romantic with a live singer, and the food was superb. We were pleasantly surprised when Chef Red Beard stopped by our table, which added a special touch. Our server Eric was knowledgeable, attentive, and very accommodating with the menu. Excellent service all around — we’ll definitely be back! 💕🍽️

Love this place! As soon as you walk in it feels like you are leaving DC and being transported to South Beach! Great vibes, music, staff, and food. Absolutely love the rainbow sushi roll and the sea bass melts in your mouth! On Fridays they bring out a fire breather and have a full on show with sparklers and smoke. This is a great place for a date night or if you are looking for something different. I’ve been to a lot of great restaurants in DC, but they are stuffy - KATA is the opposite. I also don’t drink alcohol and love that they have a robust mocktail menu. Highly recommended!

Love the intimacy of this location, tight and limited space. Food was great flavors, textures and presentation 5star. The music is a vibe.