The Cocktails
First, let’s talk cocktails. Succotash offers a bit of a boozier take on your typical mimosas and bellinis, adding orange bitters and peach bitters, respectively, for a little added kick. There’s also the very popular Belle’s Punch that you can ordered by the glass or pitcher, made with mango-infused vodka, bourbon, ginger, mint, peach, and a bit of bubbly. Looking for a spicier take? Try the Gochujang Bloody Mary for some extra heat!
The Brunch Menu at Succotash
To start, we ordered a few items to share including the Hush Puppies and the Watermelon & Fried Peanuts. The hush puppies were golden brown and lightly fried, served on top of a sweet and sticky green tomato jam. The watermelon and peanuts also gave us that perfect sweet/savory satisfaction with the super sweet, juicy cubes of watermelon contrasted by the salty fried peanuts.
The Chicken & Waffles
Our starter was great to tide us over, but by the time the main food came around, let’s just say we’d been keeping a hungry eye on the swinging kitchen door hoping our order was next. Enter brunch cult classic – Chicken & Waffles. The first plate to hit the table and the staple did not disappoint. The main features deliciously seasoned and crispy fried chicken legs & thighs on top of a thick waffle served with a sticky bourbon maple syrup.
For those in recovery mode, The Hangover Special is here to help you bounce back from your late-night adventures! A medley of fried eggs, pulled pork, warm potato salad, fluffy buttermilk biscuits, and gravy…honestly this description is all you need to be sold.
During brunch, I personally tend to favor lunch over breakfast options and decided to order the Fried Chicken Sandwich. Served on a classic sesame bun, this sandwich features a thick, lightly-spiced piece of fried chicken topped with coleslaw, pimento cheese, and pickles. This sandwich currently tops my list of Fried Chicken Sandwiches in the city – it’s that good.
Brunch at Succotash: The Verdict
After all of this food (PLUS a side of buttermilk biscuits) it’s safe to say we were absolutely stuffed! We (unfortunately) decided to pass on dessert, though there were a Mint Julep Ice Cream and Hummingbird Cake that looked very tempting…
Not only is the brunch food at Succotash excellent, but also here’s the best part – the brunch menu is served every day of the week at the restaurant! And for those a little further south in the DMV, you can also check out the original Succotash Restaurant at the National Harbor!
Succotash Washington D.C., 915 F Street NW, Washington DC 20004 Website
