Capital Crab

I wanted to take a minute to thank KAT and the entire night team at The Avenue for making last night a breeze!! My daughter had her 1st book launch at Politics & Prose (Finch House, by Ciera Burch). We made reservations for 20 people at after 5:30pm for 8:30pm and they never made us feel like we were a problem! Never questioned the time we'd enter or what it was for, and that was just over the phone. Upon arrival we were prepared for... there was a large private table for us in the lower living room that was PERFECT and we felt like we had a private room.. I couldn't tell you then how happy that made me! THANK YOU! Guys- thank you for making sure we had water, drinks, appetizers timely and while all these things may be "basic" to some, in an industry where thank yous are fleeting and service is lacking, im thankful! Kat, you're amazing. You're professional! And you and your team of guys handled 2 handfuls of checks and my daughter's special day TERRIFICALLY. THANK YOU! L

I am biased, as my brother works at The Avenue. That said, for the past two months, my wife and I (a mix of family and friends have joined us) have eaten at The Avenue on Monday nights. 1/2 price burgers! The burgers are delicious! Two patties high, smothered with cheese and other deliciousness. It is worth the visit. I did not, nor will l, be compensated for this posting.

This is a really good place for crab--entree cakes, chowder, sandwich, whole steamed (in season). They have indoor and outdoor seating, and are located just south of Chevy Chase Circle. I took a star away because the cole slaw could be more interesting and a larger portion, and the fries could be crispier.