Restaurant Associates @ National Museum of the American Indian

Restaurant Associates serves as the culinary partner for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, delivering a distinctive dining program that aligns with the museum’s cultural mission. At the heart of the experience is the Mitsitam Native Foods Café, where Restaurant Associates brings Indigenous-inspired cuisine to life through thoughtfully curated menus that highlight the diverse foodways of Native peoples across the Western Hemisphere. The café features multiple stations representing regional traditions—from the woodlands and coastlines to the plains and Mesoamerica—offering dishes that blend authentic ingredients with contemporary culinary techniques. In addition to daily dining, Restaurant Associates also provides full-service catering for events at the museum, ensuring a high-quality, educational, and immersive food experience for guests.