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Black background with the name "ELMINA" written in large white uppercase letters.

2208 14TH ST NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20009

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Elmina Hours:
Wed-Thu: 5-10PM
Fri-Sat: 5-11PM
Sun: 4-9PM
Mon-Tues: closed

info@elminarestaurant.com
(202) 519-1544

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Elmina is a contemporary Ghanaian restaurant in Washington DC by celebrated chef and restaurateur, Eric Adjepong. Influenced by his love for global cuisines, the aim is a bold dining experience that goes beyond a mere meal.

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A dish so delicious, it bests your mother’s cooking.

Tom Sietsema, Washington Post

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A cast iron skillet with cooked rice, sliced steak garnished with green onions, a fried egg, a chicken drumstick, and a salad with cherry tomatoes, sliced onions, and cilantro, on a marble countertop.

Tastes of the Diaspora.

Elmina brings the vibrant flavors of Ghana to life with a playful, modern twist. Chef Adjepong serves up a delicious mix of refined tasting menus and casual “chop bar” bites—think smoky jollof rice with tamarind duck, melt-in-your-mouth fufu with peanut-goat stew, and crispy chofi (fried turkey tail) with spicy shito. The indulgence continues with desserts like mango pavlova and malva pudding cake, making every meal feel like a joyful culinary adventure.

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This summer, Elmina debuts a radiant new spin on its beloved Tasting Menu—lighter, brighter, and layered with irresistible intrigue—paired with an expanded à la carte offering that invites deeper discovery of bold, sun-drenched flavors.

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