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J Paul's
70/100 (1828 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
American
Seafood
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Tuna
Shrimp
Calamares
Salmon
Crab Cake
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Pasta
Fish Taco
Salad
Tacos
Wings
Ribs
Chili
Mac and cheese
Nachos
Cheeseburger
Pretzel
Crab
Burger
Chicken Sandwich
Clams
Hamburgers
Crab Soup
Oyster
Calamari
Mussels
"I was there yesterday with a group of friends. The food was delicious as well as the drinks. The waiter was exceptionally friendly and we did not..."
Paola Merlo
"Walked by and thought we would try the restaurant. Service was great and so was the food. I would strongly recommend the crab cakes. Some of the best..."
Lee Wayne
"Great food, excellent service from our waiter Matthew & friendly atmosphere! Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Georgetown from the..."
Sandra Birkett
"Good spot for casual dinner & drinks. Not crowded and a classic bar atmosphere. Had the delicious tuna avocado tartar and a burger on a Tuesday..."
Christian Donner
"Went in Saturday around 9:30pm after the March for our Lives to have a bottle of Piper to celebrate. Elizabeth, our server was great and l have..."
Bud N Carol Myers
"Our waiter Matthew was amazing gracious kind and funny! Definitely worked hard, gave sound advice on the menu and provided plenty of entertainment...."
Kristin Hokenson Guerrette
"Loved the food and our waiter was hilarious due to me picking just a salad to eat (It was a really hot day and I didn't want to eat much)!!! If ever..."
Kathy Sargent-Smith
"J.Pauls is legit! It was our first visit only to be followed by many more in the future. Service, staff, food and setting were excellent! It will be..."
Pete-Amy Keough
"My hubby and I sat by the open window facing M Street NW on a breezy, balmy evening and enjoyed the people watching. The service was excellent and..."
Lucy Hamilton-Duncan
"Delicious food (especially the crispy calamari) and great service! After being told we’d have a 2 hour wait at a restaurant down by the Wharf, it..."
Maureen Mercurio
"Great raw bar. The dry rub wings were really good. Nice bartender and bar area in nice location near all the..."
Angelique LaFon-Hammond
"Floor to ceiling hardwood, but still not pretentious. Georgetown is renowned for pricy, up-tight places, but this isn't one. Very friendly wait..."
Rich Bell
"Wonderful experience. Dined with family and friends and everything was perfect. We had to change the headcount and timing of our reservation..."
Steve Satran
"Beautiful old school bar/ restaurant with great pieces from other parts of the country My food came quickly and was as..."
Susan Connery
"Great service. Had the bruschetta at happy hour along with a J Pauls combo- great crabcakes and fries, and the ribs were decent as well. Portions..."
Albert Wu
"Great staff, delicious food. We sat next to the windows, was a bit windy (quite cold) through those wooden..."
Paexl
"Come check out our 15 beers on tap! 1/2 off raw bar Wednesdays and 1/2 price bottles of wine on..."
Brand Kidney
"Stumbled upon this place while biking through the city. Waitress was friendly and helpful with selecting oysters for a 1st..."
Ernest Aguilar
"Come down for happy hour M-F 4pm-7pm and NFL Happy Hour during any NFL or NCAA..."
Brand Kidney
"Great place! Food is terrific, service is great and cocktails are simply outstanding. Located in the heart of historic Georgetown, this is the..."
Steve Satran
"Very nice establishment to come and get seafood. I came here for something lite. I ordered an appetizer and a side. Very filling. Very tasty. Food..."
Chela
"Always enjoy the food here. Hoping to come back on a Tuesday for half off wine bottles or Wednesday for half off Raw..."
Franklyn Benjamin
"I love going here! Every time I walk in to the bar, there's someone there smiling, ready to get you whatever you need! Always great customer service,..."
K R
"Awesome spot to grab some seafood. Impressive oysters, hearty shrimp, good mahi mahi fish tacos (the tortillas are not the best), and crab cakes are..."
A Sunah
"I really enjoyed coming to this place. They have great service and great food. This place has been in Georgetown for decades now and has always been..."
Renan de Campos
"Absolutely best time I have had in a long time. Quick courteous service, food was awesome and great beer and wine selection. Some very nice art work..."
George Anthony “Tony” Grant
Tony & Joe's Seafood Place
70/100 (8262 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
American
Healthy
American
Seafood
Vegan Options
Bar
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Salmon
Polenta
Omelette
Lobster
Key lime pie
Crab Cake
Shrimp Salad
Chowder
Cakes
Tapas
Salad
Fish
Fish Taco
Clam Chowder
Pork
Tacos
Seafood Platters
Crab
Scallops
Filet Mignon
Clams
Cheeseburger
Cod
Oyster
Burger
Swordfish
Calamari
Ribs
Risotto
Mussels
Calamares
Shrimp
Sit down
Bar
American
Healthy
Seafood
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Reservations
Waterfront
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Stopped in for lunch on the way home to Pittsburgh. I had the crab cake, which was very good, and my wif, son and daughter got steak, shrimp and fish..."
Scott Meyer
"Took the wife here for an early Birthday dinner after a play and everything was perfect! From the super delicious Shrimp and Crab dip, to the..."
Mike Wolfrey
"Excellent food,service,atmosphere. I would definitely go there again. Our server was very efficient and accommodating. Loved the view of the..."
Sharyle Karren
"Great view and service. We ordered the steak and shrimp tacos and they were delicious and the tacos were loaded with steak and the shrimp tacos were..."
LaVonda Stokes
"Really liked the Happy Hour. Good service and the food was good. Would highly recommend this..."
Julie Bissler
"Good quality food for a very reasonable price. Wonderful views by the water side. Great service. Perfect if you are a seafood..."
Lebogang Geraldine Makhanya
"An impeccable experience with outstanding ambience. Service was quick and efficient. Appetizers were outstanding. We enjoyed spicy shrimp and crab..."
Nina Figgins
"Valentina is GREAT! She got me what I want. I requested an extremely hot and spicy seafood pot. I asked her to burn my mouth and my soul and she did..."
Mae Mae Optimistic
"Service was good but slow. Nice appetizers. Wouldn't recommend shrimp and grits unless you like broccoli florets and carrot strips in the bowl with..."
Melanie Matthews
"The outdoor seating by the water was nice. The seafood pot was flavorful! The salmon entree with potatoes were bland but cooked really well. The..."
Amie S
"Really nice spot to stop by to pass time during rush hour back home. Their Happy hour has oysters. They are big. The first time I have had oysters I..."
alien s
"Went here for a late Father’s Day and we all loved it! They will NOT allows reservations for outside but it’s not hard to get a table. I don’t..."
Lizzy Amirana
"In Georgetown for some Georgetown Cupcakes. Decided to go by the river and end up here. Food is delicious, ambience is great and my companions are..."
Merla Hawkins
"I ordered the crab cakes entree served with vegetables and potatoes. The crab cakes and vegetables were good but the potatoes were undercooked and..."
Omarra Hannibal-Williams
"Fantastic fl Good. The shrimp tacos had an amazing portion of shrimp. Good service. Sitting right on the river it provides an awesome view too! I..."
Matt Dawson
"The food is cooked well but may lack some flavor. The service is very good. The prices for the items on the menu, I feel are over prized. If sit..."
Saji Prelis
Nick's Riverside Grille
70/100 (2634 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Bar
Pizza
Vegan Options
American
Dining bars
American
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Crab Cake
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Tacos
Fish & chips
Pasta
Nachos
Salad
Chicken Sandwich
Wings
Tortellini
Crab
Tortelloni
Calamari
Sandwiches
Pesto
Mussels
Burger
Fish
Calamares
Salmon
Shrimp
Sit down
Dining bars
Pizza
American
Bar
Waterfront
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Found out this place is owned by the same management as Tony and Joes next door I anticipated once aging poor service. We were pleasantly surprised..."
Jim Hewlett
"Great food... quick service! Arrived on the Potomac River Taxi, and were afraid we wouldn't have time to eat before heading back. With Nick's quick..."
Gary Plumer
"Best spot in g-town.. great food , eat and see the boats and people pass by.. straight Hollywood.. love this place thanks..."
James Larry Bates
"What a great place to bring you boat and meet other boaters......Great time meeting other people at Riverside. I'm a big fan of their..."
Dave Oren
"What a surprise! I wasn’t expecting this wouldn’t be good food but I also wasn’t expecting it to be AMAZING FOOD! Simple food done deliciously...."
G Dalmeida
"Date of visit: Thursday, Aug 24th, 2023 Waterfront restaurant with a huge patio along the Potomac and a casual bar. In the Washington Harbour square...."
Rogue Trippers
"The food (4/5): I ordered the sausage pizza for $20. As you can see I accidentally finished the first slice before taking the picture. I am very..."
Cedric
"I discovered a fantastic bar with a blend of indoor and outdoor seating, friendly bartenders, and a delectable menu. I usually go there for food, but..."
Allen Hayes
"It was a warm Monday afternoon. We wanted to eat outdoors and knew Nicks was the spot. They have a prime location on gtown waterfront and have a huge..."
Robin Mehera
"I sat near the waterfront and highly enjoyed my deep dish pizza and Caesar salad. The key lime pie was great. I really enjoyed watching the river..."
Leah Prater
"had the shrimp tacos and salmon salad and they were AMAZING. nothing less than spectacular. service was a little slow but the food made up for it...."
Megan Gruber
"Worked a catered event here for my internship and the staff were incredibly helpful, professional, and kind. Usually this place would be out of my..."
Elias “Ellie” Varn
"This is a great place to go if you are not picky about food, but more focus on the atmosphere. Beautiful scenery right by the water in Geogetown,..."
edda richmond
"It was my birthday weekend and a friend tteated me. We got seated right away. It was a beautiful day so we sat outside. Our waitress was gery busy..."
QueenRee21
"Beautiful view unfortunately it was raining when we went. The food was good. Shrimp tacos were big and had plenty of shrimp on them. The double..."
Balkis Balkis
"The view was the best part!! Right by the water and the day was beautiful. Waa a little disappointed in the food though. After going through traffic...."
Chellé Wilson
"Hostess was so lazy. She just sat there and when we wanted and others wanted to move tables to get in the shade she just pointed to where we should..."
Lisa Bee
Paolo's
70/100 (1032 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Scallops
Calamari
Risotto
Mussels
Calamares
Salmon
French Toast
Alfredo
Shrimp
Torte
Meatballs
Carbonara
Eggplant
Minestrone
Salad
"It's not amazing but it's pretty decent Italian food without getting overly fancy and they do things just differently enough to make it unique. Good..."
Chris Alex
"Went here for a pizza dinner with salad, drinks, & dessert. Enjoyable..."
Kateri Ambrow
"Good atmosphere in the center of gorge town.All dish's taste is..."
Minoru kishimoto
"We loved Paulo's in Georgetown. We had the Nicoise salad, which couldn't have been better! The service at the bar was amazing. Jay was a great bar..."
Georg Meyer
"My wife wanted me to go here because I had never gone. So we did. She didn't like how they remodeled so she grumbled about that for a bit...but the..."
WizManBallin
"At the peak of a busy weekend, my boyfriend and I were seen right away. The food was amazing and our waitress gave excellent wine pairing..."
Gina Doles
"Chef has good taste. Service exceptional. Well..."
Ahmed Hamza
"Nice place, just had a drink at the bar. The bartender was very friendly. Checked out the menu, looked pretty good but we didn't eat. Great location..."
K C
"The breadsticks were very hard and our waitress forgot to take our order for about thirty minutes, but besides that the filet mignon was extremely..."
Tori Petersen
"I haven't been to Paolo's, but I've ordered twice via Caviar for delivery and the food is outstanding! The roasted branzino is fresh, well-seasoned,..."
dieynaba sall
"Had a great dinner for a reasonable price in what can be expensive Georgetown. Enjoyed a tender chicken marsala and tasty tortellini rose. Ceasar..."
Timothy J Likens
Capitol City Brewing Co.
70/100 (6574 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
American
Vegan Options
Bar
Pub
American
Contemporary
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Pub
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Pesto
Crab Cake
Fish
Fish & Chips
Pork
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Pasta
Ribs
Meatloaf
Salad
Wings
Chili
Hummus
Crab
Cheeseburger
Nachos
Calamari
Fish & chips
Burger
Pretzel
Tuna
Jambalaya
Calamares
Turkey Burger
Salmon
Cakes
Sit down
Bar
American
Pub
Contemporary
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"we stop here every time we're in dc for a caps game... the food is always great, and the beers are delicious... it's usually a bit of a wait to get a..."
Donald Price
"Ribs were fantastic! I've had pork ribs all over the country and these rocked. I took the server's recommendation to try them and was very pleasantly..."
John Bonbright
"Place is excellent! Beer is ice cold and food is top notch. Bartender was very helpful and even brought my daughter complimentary hot..."
Kevin Rosenberg
"Service was excellent and staff extremely friendly. I had the crab cake sandwich and their pale ale. Both were delicious! I’d definitely go..."
John Bellflower
"Great place! Food good. Atmosphere and service equally good. Reasonable price. Serving..."
Bonnie Brown
"I went for lunch around 12:50pm. Ordered a flight ($18), and a steakhouse burger ($15.50). My server, Deon, was great. Got my flight to my table..."
Nicholas Kerr
"Look no further if you want to have the best dinner in DC. From food, drink, atmosphere to service, this place has it all. It offers plenty of indoor..."
Nelson Roman
"I had been in DC a week and this place was across the street from my hotel. Most times I walked by at night, it looked a bit too crowded from the..."
Theodore Taylor
"Nice bear and the food is great but found the service could have been better. Our own server was amazing but very frustrating to see other servers..."
Scott Packman
"The atmosphere is low-key and relaxed. Restaurant wasn't very crowded, so couldn't understand why the service was so slow. Food was not prepared as..."
Cel St.Pierre
"We popped in for some appetizers and drinks and were more than delighted with both. Our waiter was extremely attentive and friendly, and our food..."
Geoffrey Willis
"Great lunch stop! Easily accessible, friendly and helpful staff with a nice set-up and ambiance. The food was great as well - Italian Grinder and..."
Luke Freeman
"Great quick Happy Hour stop! Sat at the bar and ordered chicken bites with buffalo sauce and some onion rings. Both were delicious! The onion rings..."
C F
"The service was great, the food was delicious, and my partner liked the beer. The atmosphere of the bar was nice in a slightly sophisticated kind of..."
Joseph Wilson
"Oh man, the food here was so great. We ate until we were absolutely stuffed. The service was excellent. I was also really impressed by how fast the..."
Elizabeth Long
"Incredible brewery, fun place, great music, delicious burgers and brew! Located very close to the White..."
Randy REO
Thunder Grill
70/100 (1239 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Ribs
Beef
Fish Sandwich
French Fries
Gazpacho
Salad
Fajitas
Wings
Nachos
Chili
Cobb Salad
Crab
Oyster
Calamari
Calamares
Sandwiches
Salmon
Burger
Hamburgers
Crab Cake
Chowder
Fish Taco
Shrimp
"I only gave this place a 4 out of 5 because I have only had 2 things on the menu, but it would be a 5 because I went twice back to back in the last..."
Yetty Oreagba
"Excellent service! Wonderful nachos, the coconut shrimp appetizer was delicious. I love the sweet potato mash that it is served on. The drinks are a..."
John Starcevich
"I usually go here for a quick dinner while waiting for the train. The Salmon Tacos are great. A good selection of beers and usually attentive..."
Jim Kobbe
"Food was good, service was good, and restaurant was fine. Service was slow. Took a long time to get the..."
Joe Ryan
"I had breakfast here on a cold day in March. The coffee was good, the service was also good. I had the mushroom and Swiss omelette that I enjoyed...."
Jason Braun
"Good restaurant, convenient location, inside the metro station, good food options, good variety of choices, good size place, 2 levels, decent prices,..."
M Aboud
"Our server was excellent and I apologise that I cannot remember his name. We spent over an hour there and he never made us feel rushed or that we..."
Alfred Davis
"Decent spot to grab a barstool and pass the time while waiting for Amtrak departure. Quick walk to Capitol through a pretty green park. Easy to..."
Mary McPartland
"- awesome food - good service - friendly staff - food was ready quick - prices not bad for the area - clean business - highly recommend for..."
MkMG09
"I gave this restaurant a 5 star rating because they were great. The host, manager even my bartender. They were all super helpful and on top of it...."
Francisco Martinez
"From the Hostess to the Server we had a great experience for our party of 6 looking to have a nice lunch between touring the city. Very impressed..."
Leanne Batten
"Good place to eat before getting on the train at Union Station. Typical burgers, sandwiches, etc. But nice atmosphere especially if you sit facing..."
Ron Cialino
"Visited for happy hour. Table service exists if you are dining but not for happy hour (5p--7p). Have to order drinks and food at the bar which is..."
John Shiffler
"Great place for incredible social (or happy) hours. The food is great, and the appetizers are delicious. The rich variety of IPAs is also a..."
Bruce Cruz
Dirty Martini Dc
70/100 (1612 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Calamares
Burger
Calamari
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Television
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Brunch food was a good variety (pretty soulful/flavorful). Good music and drag..."
Energi Loagan
"Went to the drag bunch and had a really good time. Ratchet but funny and entertaining. Well worth..."
Rocky
"We visited here for a Drag Brunch. Nice Brunch. Nice location and Venue. I would definitely recommend this..."
Chelsey Keys
"Came here for drag brunch and had a blast. The drinks were good and so was the food. The bartenders were also great and so very helpful. The drag..."
Laura Minchew
"I went here for the drag Brunch so I can only speak on my experience incurred during a slSaturday afternoon: the facility seemed well managed. I the..."
Tiffany Owens
"I was here with an unexpected large group. They were beyond amazing and accommodating. Not to mention the food was excellent! The truffle mac &..."
Vick Q
"Went here for my friend's birthday and we could not have picked a better place for it! We had most of the V.I.P section to ourselves, so that was an..."
Kris
"The experience was Great!! However they could do a BETTER JOB of Keeping the Buffet Food HOT instead of just barely Warm and REPLENISHED...."
Rochele Smith
"Last week is the 3rd time I’ve attended Dirty Martini drag brunch. The food is always good and I love the mac and cheese. The show is one of the..."
India Clark
"The Drag Brunch is awesome! They have lots of energy and really put on a performance. You get 2 mimosas with purchase and its a buffet style..."
Rob Campbell
"Went for a friend's bday brunch. Went on a Sunday, Line was crazy, only took cash, line for the ATM out front. $35 for brunch, $45 including mimosas...."
Nicholas Stephens
Chesapeake Room
70/100 (272 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Crab
Scallops
Calamari
Risotto
Mussels
Calamares
Crab Cake
Cheesecake
Shrimp and Grits
Crab Soup
Burger
Shrimp
Salad
"I stopped in for a quick drink and ended up getting a small snack as well. The place was quiet, yet it felt warm due to the cozy atmosphere and the..."
Brittany Puller
"Good food but not super unique. Limited brunch menu. Good Mimosas and bellinis. Quiet for brunch. Heated patio. More space on patio. Service polite..."
Leesa
"I know, weird title, but I was here recently when they a tuna steak as the special and it was served with Swiss Chard. It was out of this world, and..."
CBro67
"I had another good experience with friends following the elegant makeover of the restaurant and comfy patio. There are tasty new additions to the..."
Leo Shock
"All in all, the Chesapeake Room continues to be a success along Barracks..."
What Micky Eats...
"I have only been here for brunch, but I have been very happy with both the food and the service each time I have gone. First of all, this place..."
Kyle Klein
"Food was delicious the server was new and still learning; however she was very pleasant and attentive. The chicken Walffle was delicious. My husband..."
Frederika Lewis
"Went there last Sunday for brunch- great food, friendly service with a smile and excellent value. Had two items off of the brunch special menu - eggs..."
Jim Gemmer
"The Chesapeake room is no the Chesapeake room and it's a good thing. New name is Ophelia's. We had a lovely Sat. brunch there. Menu was..."
Robert Weinstein
"I belive the name has changed as it was called Ophelias Fishhouse when I visited this past Sunday. We had Brunch and were VERY impressed, both with..."
Andy Graves
"I've been a patron of this establisment for 3-years now and my overall experience has generally been top notch. Food, folk and friends have all been..."
David Rodgers
"Great brunch friendly service the chicken and waffles are just right for any taste and my gf loves the cheesy..."
Kareem Clarke
"Awesome place! Great staff, food, drinks, and comfy bar..."
Grant Newman
"Polite staff and delicious food is always a winning combination in my..."
al mighty
"Really good food at a nice..."
Tom Ware