Frequently Asked Questions
What does Maydan mean?
Pronounced "my-dahn," "may-dahn," or "mi-dan," this word has roots in a number of languages. It's been crossing borders for generations from Tangier to Tehran, Beirut to Batumi. It means “gathering place” or “square," often in the middle of a city. The word originates in Arabic, but translates to Hindi, Urdu, Persian, Ukrainian, and even Latin. It's one of the many ways can see differences, but in the end we're all the same.
What is Tawle?
The “Tawle” (meaning table in Arabic) experience is an ample tasting menu which showcases the best of what the kitchen has to offer. All dishes are served family-style and meant to be shared. As it encompasses the entire dinner menu, it is designed for people with diverse tastes and can be tailored to fit allergies and dietary restrictions.
The Tawle experience is $85 per guest.
Pricing varies for parties or 7 or more
What is your reservation policy?
Online reservations are available for parties up to six (6) people HERE. These reservations become available at 10:00AM on a rolling 21 day basis.
While we do ask that parties 5 or large participate in our Tawle experience, our a la carte menu is available upon request for any groups of 4 or fewer.
For all reservations, we are able to hold your reservation for up to 15 minutes after your reservation time. Due to our limited space, we are unable to guarantee your reservation after 15 minutes. If you are running late, please reply to your confirmation text and let us know when you expect to arrive. Thank you for your understanding.
Does Maydan host events?
We would love to host your special event at Maydan! Please submit your booking request to the events team by clicking HERE.
Do you accept walk-ins?
Yes, whenever tables or bar seats are available we will offer walk ins. These tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you arrive at Maydan and we are unable guarantee a table, we will add your name to our walk-in waitlist. We’ll text you if a table becomes available, and you’ll have 10 minutes to get back to us.
What is the service fee on my check?
A service fee of 20% is added to every check. This fee is used to pay all non-management employees in the form of wages and benefits. We are committed to providing a stable and equitable pay structure, as the city constantly changes its laws and regulations around small businesses. This structure ensures consistency for our staff across both the kitchen and dining room. We have included an optional tip line if you would like to acknowledge exceptional hospitality, but it is not necessary.
All parties of 7 or more are subject to a 22% service fee.
If you have additional questions, please ask, we are more than happy to share all the details unique to doing business in DC. We appreciate your support!
Due to the historic nature of our building, the second floor is only accessible by stairs-we do not have an elevator. We make every effort to accommodate accessibility requests—please email us at meet@maydandc.com with any requests or questions.
Is the dining room wheelchair accessible?
Can I bring my own wine or birthday cake?
While we encourage guests to enjoy our offerings - if you would like to bring your own, we charge a corkage fee of $35 per 750mL of wine (2 bottle maximum) and a cake-cutting fee of $3.50 per person.
Is it possible to eat dinner at the bar?
We currently have walk in availability on a first come first serve basis at the bar for the full dining experience.
When is last call?
Last call for hot food is at 10:30pm every night.
Last call for alcohol is at 11p.m every night.
Can Maydan accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes! We do our best to accommodate most dietary restrictions. Please notify us of any food allergies and please note that due to our shared cooking there is the potential for allergen cross contamination.
We do not offer gluten-free bread, however, we offer crudité as a substitution.
Please note: We are unable to accommodate allium allergies.
Do you offer gift cards?
Yes! You may purchase gift certificates on our website; please see the gift card tab. We also offer hard copy gift cards that are available to purchase at our bar.
Directions
We’re located at 1346 Florida Ave NW, just off of 14th Street NW on Florida Avenue. You’ll see a few of our neighbors (La Colombe and Franklin Hall), and you’ll make a right down the alleyway, going underneath the bridge and past the Mark entrance. Yes, it doesn’t really look like you’re going the right direction, but you are—we promise!
The closest Metro station is the U Street/Cardozo Metro on the Green Line. Exit the Metro station at 13th and U, and follow U Street until you make it to 14th Street. Make a right and walk north on 14th Street for three blocks until you arrive at Florida Avenue, and make another right. Continue to proceed as described above.
What are my public transportation options and is parking nearby?
We are big advocates of public transportation! We recommend the Metro or any number of buses that go up and down 14th Street.
You’ll have the most parking success in the garage located on 14th Street and U Street in the Reeves Center Parking Garage (Sunday through Thursday: 6 pm-1 am; Friday through Saturday: 6 pm - 3 am). Additionally, there is metered parking on 14th Street.