Food. Art. Fun.

Palette 22 is thrilled to announce the opening of our second location in the lively Union Market District, building on the success of our Arlington restaurant. Immerse yourself in the same vibrant atmosphere where “Food. Art. Fun.” defines your dining adventure.

Explore a diverse menu featuring globally inspired entrées and shareable items from our wood-burning grill, served in a gallery-like setting. Quench your thirst with our dynamic list of beers, wines, and signature libations, including our award-winning sangria, all while enjoying stunning rooftop views. Plus, don’t miss bottomless brunch every weekend and daily happy hour specials!

Experience the perfect blend of food, art and fun at Palette 22. Featuring a truly one-of-a-kind Artist-in-Residence program for emerging local artists, delight all of your senses exploring a rotating gallery featuring works handpicked by curator Jamie Farley. All art is also available for purchase during your visit.

Join us at our Union Market District location, open daily.

400 Morse St NE, Washington, DC 20002
202-844-5757

HOURS

Monday – Thursday: 3 pm – 11 pm
Friday: 11 am – 11 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10 am – 11 pm

Brunch

Saturday: 10 am – 3 pm
Sunday: 10 am – 3 pm

Happy Hour*

Daily: 3- 7 pm & 10 – 11 pm

*Available at our bars

Globally Inspired + Shareable

Experience the vibrant flavors of Palette 22! Our menu features globally inspired entrées and shareable items from our wood-burning grill, all meticulously crafted in our open kitchen. Watch Chef Santiago’s culinary artistry unfold as our resident artists create masterpieces around you. With a menu that frequently evolves and draws inspiration from around the world, Palette 22 offers an authentic, creative, fresh, and fun dining experience!

Explore our all-day menu packed with a variety of sharing dishes, including handcrafted dips, hot and cold selections, items from our over-charcoal Robata grill, and decadent desserts. Our globally inspired menu is designed to be enjoyed in many ways—whether as shareable items among friends or as classic dining with an entrée, or why not both.

Make your weekends special with our unique brunch! Indulge in globally inspired dishes and savor our twists on brunch classics, such as our Bread Basket with za’atar danish and pecan sticky bun, Açaí Bowl with passion fruit sorbet, Buttermilk Pancakes with spiced maple syrup, Chipotle Baked Eggs with smoked bacon, and more. Plus, don’t miss our bottomless brunch every weekend!

Elevate your dining experience with our selection of beverages. Choose from housemade cold-pressed juices, spirited cocktails, spirit-free cocktails, signature sangrias, and a curated list of new and old world wines and beers. Enjoy daily happy hour specials that add to the excitement.

At Palette 22, we invite you to join us for an unforgettable culinary adventure. Come taste the world with us today!

RESERVATIONS

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“We want to create an interactive experience for our guests,” said ARP Partner Dave Nicholas. “Our vision is ‘Palette 2.0’ – with the design, layout of the two-story space, and menu – the customer experience will be taken to the next level.

Alexandria Restaurant Partners planning Union Market location of Palette 22

This evolution of Union Market is what really excites the ARP team. “We’ve been watching Union Market develop, and we love the energy and sense of community,” remarks ARP Partner Scott Shaw.

PRIVATE EVENTS + CATERING

Be a part of our culinary masterpiece and choose Palette 22 for your next special occasion! Whether you are planning an intimate brunch celebration, a company lunch outing or a formal seated dinner for a large party, ignite your passion for art, and indulge in a dining experience that will leave an everlasting impression on guests.

As you savor culinary delights from our showcase kitchen, take in the custom artwork and enjoy a truly memorable dining experience. Our interior design blends the sophistication of a contemporary gallery with the warmth of a cozy eatery making it a perfect special event venue. Adorned with captivating artworks and sculptures from local artists, our event venue becomes a living canvas that sparks conversation and fuels inspiration.

There are a variety of event spaces to choose from for groups up to 175 guests at Palette 22, including full restaurant buyouts, the private Sun Room on the 1^st floor, a buyout of the 2^nd floor, the 2^nd floor private dining room, or reserved tables for large group dining.