The Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront is shaking up its skyline, trading in its Perch SW rooftop lounge for Croix, a new Caribbean restaurant that leans into flavors from St. Croix. The ninth-floor rooftop is shifting from a lounge-first vibe to a full-service dining room aimed at both hotel guests and neighborhood regulars.
New Caribbean Concept
According to the Washington Business Journal, Donohoe Hospitality is steering the transition and plans for Croix to plate up dishes inspired by the island of St. Croix alongside botanical-infused cocktails. The report did not include an opening date or a detailed look at the menu, so for now the concept is long on intrigue and short on specifics.
Perch SW's Rooftop Life
Perch SW has been billed as a seasonal rooftop lounge featuring locally inspired small plates, craft beers and weekend brunch, per the dining information on the Cambria Hotel. That description positions the ninth-floor space as a laid-back hangout with skyline views rather than a full-fledged destination restaurant, a role Croix is expected to step into more assertively.
Where Croix Fits in Navy Yard
The switch adds yet another distinct dining player to Navy Yard and the Capitol Riverfront, a pocket of the city that seems to collect new spots at every price point. Eater DC has recently tracked neighborhood growth with coverage of Taqueria Xochi, while Washingtonian has highlighted high-profile neighbors such as Albi, underscoring how Navy Yard continues to draw both casual diners and special-occasion crowds.
Timing and Next Steps
The initial Washington Business Journal piece did not outline when Croix will open or how reservations will work, and public listings for the hotel still show Perch SW as the current rooftop option. The hotel and Donohoe Hospitality have not yet released additional details on timing, menus or booking, but those updates are expected once the concept is closer to debuting.
