Bar Nuestro Will Open in Navy Yard October 28
The new restaurant will feature a fusion menu and a customizable martini bar.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Dining Out

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Bar Nuestro is set to debut on October 28, 2026, at 1345 Yards Place SE in Washington's Navy Yard neighborhood. Located at the base of the Urby apartment complex, the establishment focuses on European dishes blended with Latin ingredients.
Why it matters
The venue aims to cater to specific dietary needs by maintaining a kitchen free of nuts and seed oils. It also incorporates a dedicated gluten-free fryer to accommodate diners with common food sensitivities.
Main courses at the new venue range from $26 to $54, while the signature Tiny Tini is priced at $10. The kitchen facility is strictly nut and seed oil-free, featuring a dedicated gluten-free fryer.
The players
Claudio Foschi
He serves as the culinary director for 5C Hospitality.
Harper McClure
He serves as the executive chef for the new restaurant.
Shawn Hausman
He is the designer responsible for the restaurant interior.
The details
Designed by Shawn Hausman, the space houses a culinary program led by 5C Hospitality's Claudio Foschi and executive chef Harper McClure. Guests can personalize their drinks through a build-your-own martini menu that allows for selections of spirits, vermouth, styles, and garnishes.
Timeline
Bar Nuestro opens in the Navy Yard on October 28, 2026.
Culture Shift
The opening of Bar Nuestro marks a continuation of the rapid residential and commercial development of the Navy Yard neighborhood. It follows the pattern set by recent retail expansion in this specific district.
Diners with allergies to nuts or seed oils gain a new specialized venue to incorporate into their local dining routines. Residents of the Urby apartment complex will have immediate access to a new menu and bar program.
The takeaway
The addition of a kitchen entirely free of seed oils and nuts provides a rare level of accommodation for patrons with food sensitivities. Visitors should consider using the build-your-own martini menu to sample custom flavor combinations upon the opening.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Eater DC.
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