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Lima
Lima is a restaurant and club located at 1401 K Street. It is not really a club that serves food nor is it a restaurant that turns into a club at night - it is actually a fairly balanced establishment that has the best of both worlds. As you can tell (or can’t tell) from the name, there is an infusion of Latin flavor in the venue - mostly evident in the menu.
Cost - $$$
Service - B+
Lima is a bit more laid back at the door and I respect that greatly. General manager Daniel Hatem has done a good job with his staff - I have had good experiences with their bartenders, wait-staff and even their security.
Food - B+
According to Cuban-born, French-trained chef Raynold Mendizabel-Betancourt, “The idea is to get Latin American flavors into everything,” which is pretty evident from a quick glance at the menu. Their ceviche is probably the best in the city.
Decor - A
Lima has a great feel to it. A collaboration of architects Ali Honarkar and Mustafa Ali Nouri of Division One Architects, and graphic designer Paul Miller, has produced one of the best interiors in all of DC. They have managed to create a sense of openness that pervades the upstairs bar/restaurant area and the downstairs lounge. The only gripe I have is that the bathrooms are also part of this them of openness and I don’t like to embarrass others when using the urinal.
Feel - A-
Lima has a loyal following and a solid, diverse mix of ethnicities and backgrounds. I guess I’m partial to venues that have an international flair, so that makes Lima a fun place for me. It can sometimes get a little too crowded for my liking but I guess that is a good problem for a venue to have.
Lima is at 1401 K Street.
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August 8, 2007 - Lima (Chowhound) - went to Lima with a group of 7 people and had an overall pleasant and fun experience, with a couple exceptions. Started off with bread and lime butter. The butter was very tasty and the bread was good/fresh but had a pretty crusty shell which made it hard to eat. Full Article…
Lima Nightclub (DC Bachelor) - In a quest to find a suitable DC hangout, I am willing to try anywhere once. This Saturday it was Lima, a restaurant/lounge/night club that opened last month. At first I thought the name referred to the capital of Peru, but a friendly hostess told me it actually means lime. Full Article…
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[…] Lima - Lima’s popularity may have been waning during the cold months but it should experience a resurgence with people coming to take advantage of the patio (one of the only club venues on K Street that offers an outdoor lounge). The crowd is one of the most internationally diverse in the DC area and each section of the club offers a slightly unique, but fun time. […]