Yes, it is expensive, but the food is far better than the choices at the other museums. There is a huge variety which makes it hard to choose, almost everything sounds interesting. Many options for vegetarians, and all veg items are clearly marked. Don't go if you are just looking for a burger and fries. It can get crowded and... more

Lunch at the 'Mitsitam' cafe is excellent and adds to the experience of the Museum of the American Indian. Way above any museum cafe we have experienced anywhere. more

Imaginative menu from a variety of Native American traditions; best food on the Mall. more

We had heard this was the best place to eat in a Smithsonian museum & they were right. It had LOTS of choices and the food was really good. It was expensive for what it was, but I would eat there again to have so many choices and really good food. more

My favorite place to eat in DC. The menu is constantly changing and offering unusual ingredients and combinations that always a joy for the palate. The fry-bread is a comfort-food favorite, but crawfish-balls I had last time I went were to die for. more

I was excited to bring a group of high schoolers to try some new foods, and was delighted at the ease of purchasing some group meal vouchers. However, when we arrived, the vouchers were very confusing. There were multiple lines for different food stations, but the vouchers didn't work for all lines. However, you wouldn't learn that until you wasted... more

Cafeteria style with many stations. You need to spend some time looking around to see what you want....and even then it is challenging because you may not be familiar with some of the names of the food (and if it is crowded, it is difficult to see the actual food). Also, expect to pay in the $12 to $17. The... more

Best Museum Cafe on the Mall! It was great! Had the lamb shank and Honey + Cinnamon Fry Bread, and Mussels with pinenuts and butter parsley and it was delicious! Not your typical crowded noisy museum cafe with crappy hamburger. Officially my fave museum cafe! more

Great place to send friends/family when touring the mall more