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MaydanA-

1346 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009 · Middle Eastern restaurant, Lebanese restaurant, Mediterranean restaurant · U Street

A destination for live-fire Middle Eastern cooking with standout spreads, kebabs, and family-style feasts, but premium pricing, mandatory service fees, and seating policy inconsistencies warrant planning and aligned expectations.

The verdict

Maydan delivers exceptional food quality anchored by live-fire Levantine cooking and the celebrated Tawle tasting experience, supported by strong staff knowledge and transportive hearth ambiance. However, inconsistent execution—occasional oversalting and variable seating comfort—prevents grade A territory. The restaurant excels as a destination for shareable feasts and bold Mediterranean flavors, though premium pricing and mandatory service fees warrant awareness.

One caveat: Seat location changes the night—tented outdoor area feels inferior to the hearth room (medium frequency)

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Opening Hours

Monday17:00–23:00 Tuesday17:00–23:00 Wednesday17:00–23:00 Thursday17:00–23:00 Friday17:00–23:00 Saturday17:00–23:00 Sunday11:00–14:00, 17:00–23:00
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