Boss Shepherd's

About Boss Shepherd's

Boss Shepherd's is Penn Quarter's hottest farm-to-table restaurant, where guests can enjoy a fresh approach to traditional American cuisine. Named after DC's original governor, who was often referred to as the Father of Modern Washington, Boss Shepherd was one of the most powerful city bosses in his day.

Instilled with Chef Waybright's southern inspiration, their menu boasts fresh takes on time-honored, rustic classics using farm-to-table ingredients. Offering a diverse beverage selection, their back bar features two 5-gallon barrels of A. Smith Bowman reserve whiskey as well as the renowned Catoctin Creek roundhouse rye (92 proof). Their beer selection emphasizes local breweries' concoctions such as Port City's oyster stout and DC Brau's golden ale, and specialties from Flying Dog Brewery and Atlas Brew Works. Alongside the whiskey and beer programs, Boss Shepherd's offers an extensive wine list of 35 American and international wines by the glass pour.