What to order at Causa

Must order
Whichever ceviche course opens the tasting.
Signature dishes
Coastal seafood tasting, Pisco-pairing flight
Editor tip
The casual upstairs sister Amazonia takes Amazon-region cooking a la carte; reserve Causa one menu, walk up to Amazonia for a closer to a pisco-led evening.
CuisinePeruvian
Price$$$$
NeighborhoodShaw
HoursMon-Tue 17:00-23:00, Wed-Fri 17:00-00:00
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Taste Coastal seafood tasting with a local in Washington DC

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Location

Address: 920 Blagden Alley NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington DC

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