Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Washington DC

Peter Lougee

kenneth wagner

Evan Baumel

Brixton

72/100 (1828 ratings)

"Friendly staff, good appetisers and hamburgers. The place is a great standard bar in a very alternative..."

Jorge Eduardo Condeza Burgos

"Awesome time here with a few coworkers this past Saturday night. The DJ played a good mix of music from hip hop to the top 20. The drink specials..."

Sean Collins

"love this place. the food, rooftop, and..."

Kristina Canady

"AMAZING FOOD!!! We came up from SC. The fried Brie sliders are out of this world. The staff was so welcoming and a gentleman even gave my 3 year old..."

Brittany Taylor

"Great i enjoyed the jazz the atmosphere was great the bar was packed on the 2nd..."

Lolita A Lloyd

"Cool spot that's a restaurant and bar on the first floor and dance floor bar and roof top bar as you go..."

Thomas Clark

"the Sunday jazz jam from 6:30 to 9:30 is a regular trek for me. I get to perform a little but also get to hear great jazz and meet a lot of great..."

Howard Herrnstadt

"I came here for brunch today for the first time and it was amazing, highly recommend it! We got the banana waffles with fried chicken and it was..."

Karen Laska

"Ahhhhh finally made it to Brixton!!! I've heard Tom's about this place but just never went. Upon arriving our IDs were checked and we proceeded to..."

Mari “Tru” Cooper

"I will definitely be back… good food, good bar service (downstairs) and nice atmosphere. Thank you..."

Crystal Sings

"I really like the food, drinks and vibe here at The Brixton. The curry chicken samosas were really good and so was the spinach and crab..."

Phoebe Michelle

"Cool place to go dance and have a few drinks. The DJ seemed a little hit it miss with his song selection though. Loved the..."

Angelica Norman-Beltran

"The rooftop has a great view with a nice vibe. The chicken tenders however, are extra crispy. Nice place to go for happy..."

Love Lacy

"Went in on a Sunday and the music was great, the rooftop bar was pretty lit. I enjoyed my time with my friends. Def would..."

Julian Parks

"Love this place. I’ve only ever eaten on the rooftop but there are multiple floors. Food and service has always been great and the views while..."

Quinn Cartheuser

"This place was BUSY on a Wednesday and the rooftop was so much fun. The bartenders are attentive, and the DJ played a good variety of music. They..."

Leshia Cushing

"Great rooftop spot..they are taking great steps to prevent COVID which I was impressed with including taking information for contact tracing. The..."

Chioma O

"One of my favorite rooftop bars in DC. The location is really nice and I always try to bring my friends here, when they're visiting. There is plenty..."

Manish Lal

"Best Rooftop on U St! The bartenders are awesome and have good customer service. It’s a bar lounge and rooftop with 3 floors. Second floor is my..."

Mike R

"We were here for their new years masquerade party. Due to being a bit older than most of the patrons that evening we arrived a bit earlier which..."

Jonathan Collum

"I go here at least once a month on Sunday's for the Jazz Jam. The service is always really great. The atmosphere and vibe is very chill. The burgers..."

Asia Vianna

Barcode Restaurant, Bar And Lounge

72/100 (2920 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Food was good enough, even though they messed the order up at first. I'd just say the jerk wings aren't "jerky" enough but the honey bbq wings are..."

Chantel Tinker

"This is a good spot to have a drink at the bar or grab a table and have a meal and drink. Tvs all over show different games. ID is checked to enter...."

Queen

"Absolutely Loved it the veggie Omelette was delicious the toast and wedges 😋, the drinks were great according to my girls. My OJ was just fine and..."

Coco Eva

"I've been here twice, and both times the food was good, the waiter keeps the mimosas coming, and the dj keeps the music cranking! It's always a good..."

Renee Hull

"Bro, this right here is the elevated urban atmosphere. Please not that the chicken wings are fried hard like I like them with out asking. They stayed..."

Young Smoove Boi

"Was there the other week with our project team, decent happy hour options and pricing, nice bar tenders, and the folks seemed to enjoy the pizza. ..."

Charles Vaughn

"Came here for U if MD Homecoming Party. Bartenders were good and attentive. Nice atmosphere, and the DJ was good! For me, DJs make or break a party,..."

Lamont Clark

"I’ve been to their Saturday brunch twice and it’s the best!!! Last time I went it was super packed(sold out I believe) so I would highly..."

Chantay Morgan

"The food for brunch was spectacular. I would literally go back just for the brunch food. The music during brunch was really good. They played good..."

Ania

"A great atmosphere. The food was good enough with bottomless mimosas at the Sunday Brunch. Great DJ and day..."

Michelle Coleman

"Not my wife's and I's scene, but a cool place with great food and drinks. If we were 20 years younger we'd go..."

david timmerman

"My girlfriend and I visited Barcode before seeing a concert at the Verizon center. We purchased the Groupon promotion that was running at the..."

Scott McNutt

Creole On 14th

72/100 (1395 ratings)

Daily Grill

72/100 (3104 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The Daily Grill was a random find- we were trying to find open brunch/lunch spots open in the DC area on a Sunday. It was a challenge but when we..."

Krista CS

"Very tasty food as we came here for a single course family dinner with two family friends. Great (huge in one instance) kids meals: a very sizeable..."

Hypnotic Michael

"Big chicken pot pie I shared with my wife. Very hot and fresh. Good taste. Had a nice pour on my double. Reasonable prices. Kids meal have drink..."

Dave Thornton

"A very relaxed lunch with a delicious Turkey Club Sandwich and Sweet Potato Fries ($17). Probably not the best bet for a quick lunch, but I was very..."

Hilda Kroll

"Nice restaurant, the waiter was great, but the kitchen was slow. There weren't many customers so the long wait to get our order was frustrating. I..."

Jamila

"Delicious food and great service. Recommend the spicy shrimp and chicken pasta and the seared salmon! Ordered two dishes and I could tell that they..."

Andrew Sanford

"Food was delicious. Service was very slow. Had the chicken picatta and a glass of wine. Food arrived almost an hour after we sat..."

Rebekah Doyle

"Great food for a downtown business lunch. The burgers are huge and the food comes out pretty quickly. If you are there when Melvin can take care of..."

Elena Anderson

"Ate here a few times over a 6 day stay as it was between my hotel and the place I was visiting for work. Consistently good food and friendly staff. ..."

Jessica Smith

"Sunday brunch ... nice sized servings and yummy! Great staff, hot well made food with something for everyone. They can customize for food issues ......"

Erin Thompson

"Service was good, Food was delicious, and prices are reasonable. I had the fish and chips with a side salad. My fiance had shrimp with a side of..."

Todd Dickey

"The food is the best and the service was amazing definitely come here if your looking for a good meal. The server was very kind and made sure we had..."

Leilah Leigh

"Good is okay. Help is fair. This place is just depressing. Location at 17th & P looks inviting. But once you are inside it is just big and empty. ..."

tom stallone

"We were the first ones in the door when they opened at 11am and even after it got crowded our server was on-the-money. She was prompt, knowledgeable,..."

Joseph Sanford

Vieux Carre

"Just walked in to step away from the techno places and the Park was too busy. I’m in love. Really great chill music-light hip hop. Bar drinks are..."

Barbara K.

"I went here immediately following the Women's March on Washington, and I cannot say enough nice things about them. If I could give more than 5 stars,..."

Rachel Nicastro

"Great scenery and lighting, music from the early 90s late 80s spinning. Bartenders don't pre-cut fruit for drinks, they slice what they need. Fun..."

Brian Baker

"I'm here once a month to do community service with an organization. The drinks are great. It takes forever to get food. But this establishment isn't..."

HerJoy Chronicles

"I love this place. The atmosphere is amazing, the bartenders are super hospitable, and the drinks are..."

Jeff Coles

"Music is always great and food is good. The staff are friendly, adding to the great..."

Nykkita Riveras

"Amazing place! Great food! Great drinks! Great time!..."

Starlette Craig

"Music, drinks and atmosphere are sexy and romantic. For the grown and..."

Nadine Nelson

"Beautiful place inside, excellent food and the drinks are on..."

Brandon Snesko

"Typical DC K street club... would be three stars, but the staff was very professional and..."

Rob Lantz

"This was a nice place. Don't know why it's closing but if you missed it to bad..."

A. J.

"This place is super dope...."

Ajiboye Laosebikan

"Cool..."

John Booker

Ben Matz

Sheldon Bachstein (Shelly)

Mike Pociask

Gaurav Bansal

Cities Restaurant & Lounge

"Great place! Food is delicious, staff are on..."

Beverly Deweese

"So I went here on a Saturday night like 6 months ago and it was somewhat ratchet and I vowed not to return... But last week it was cold outside and a..."

J Rose

"This is one of my new favorite places! Clean, adult, classy atmosphere! Very knowledgeable servers. Everything he recommended was absolutely yummy...."

Theo S

"i loved it. its a nice place and good music. hard tl get in but worth the..."

Ary “Super Chico” Ordonez

"Cities lounge is a nice diverse club which I like. They play hip-hop, rap, house music, & sometimes slow it down with R&B. The VIP table service is..."

cee nichole

"Nice spot with great specials for an after-work happy hour. The atmosphere was very classy and the bartender was friendly. I liked the decor and the..."

Moira Dhaliwal

"Group of 5 people visited Cities on a Thursday evening to celebrate a birthday. The drinks (love potion and scandal) were hits with group. The..."

Lenora Benekin

"The style district brunch event was amazing the food was the best I've had in awhile. This brunch was definitely catered to the stylish group of DC..."

The PlushRush 2015

"I went after midnight for a club type experience, bottle service was excellent, the dj's were all great, and it's beautiful inside! Definately a nice..."

Mila Carassco

"Delicious food, great service, and good drink prices! Check them out during happy hour and you'll be in for a treat...I highly recommend the lamb..."

Mercy Petti

"Great spot for Parties. Very contemporary, modern, stylish, and creative ambiance. Great staff. Great finger foods throughout party. Awesome..."

NJay Ezzy

"For my first time going to a club, it was an amazing place to party! It wasn't as obnoxious as I thought it would be. Go on..."

Jem Salazar

"Our first visit this was this Saturday and I must say this is one of Washington DC's hidden gem's. An unbelievable decor and personable staff..."

Au Courant

"Gorgeous space, great Happy Hour specials and absolutely amazing food. Definitely worth a..."

Olga Lavinchy

"A friend like to go here for happy hour. Great atmosphere, good location, and good..."

Ryan S.

Rocket Bar

72/100 (1774 ratings)

"Such a great bar for night out. The drinks were reasonably priced, the staff was incredibly friendly, and the crowd was perfect for a chill time...."

Kierlyn Seeley

"Think of it as an elevated dive bar with an awesome 1950s rocket theme. Multiple bars, arcade games, as well as pool tables and shuffleboard. It will..."

Ryan Peters

"Always my go to pre/post cap one events. They have great drink specials and make sure you get to your event feeling nice and warm, which in turn..."

Seth Guillory

"Solid bar in China Town. The vibe is cool with neat 50s sci-fi art around. Appreciate all the pool tables, dart boards, and pinball..."

Shankar Kulumani

"Amazing atmosphere with so many pool tables! Great beer and cool..."

Bryan Casalegno

"Great atmosphere prior to Washington Capitals game! Great service, great..."

Kara Ramold

"If you're looking for a fun and lively place to hang out with your friends, look no further than Rocket Bar in Washington DC! This place has it all:..."

Mikael Hilger

"They don't have food so bring your own. But the drinks and games are so much fun!!! It is so worth it. And the bartenders are..."

Bianca B

"A surprisingly large venue for what feels like a dive basement bar. Nothing special as far as drinks go, but the bartenders were friendly and fast...."

bennywynn

"great atmosphere, music, selection of games, darts is so hard to find but they have it here, lounge area is nice, multiple bars and experienced bar..."

Baynard Marcus (RUDY)

"Cheap drinks and lots of fun and games in this basement dive bar. Pool, shuffleboard, darts, and loud hip hop music. Was packed for a Wednesday..."

Shelley

"We enjoyed this place. This is hidden gem in the basement. Drinks were good. Service was great. Prices were reasonable. Free popcorn. I would..."

Nate B

"Amazing experience, First time my friend and I visited the Rocket Bar they have every game you would want to play pool, Darts, and air hooky and..."

Noor Ayoob

"Great rooftop views, fairly expensive cocktails ($18 with mandatory 18% tip), not too crowded on a June Saturday night, if you're looking for a chill..."

JE S

"Tiny door, and just like the hole took Alice to Wonderland, the stairs takes you down to a whole vibe. Very chill, old school divebar. Go as you are,..."

T. Samuels

"Haven't tried the food yet, but if you're looking for a bar just to vibe and chill for a great price ABSOLUTELY come here. Everyone is super friendly..."

ironhulk 33

"Nice mix of games and space in a urban cool, kinda funcky manner. Great service, attentive staff and better than average bar food. Good beer..."

cool 1

President's Sports Bar

"The food & service is spot on here! I've eaten here twice & both were really good. The fish tacos I had for lunch are amazing as was the salmon &..."

Naturally E

"This is a great bar and grill tucked away in the Renaissance! The staff was super friendly, professional, and accommodating. The food was delicious...."

Rashid Darden

"We have had two meals here since we got to DC. Both were delicious. Nice atmosphere. Great wait staff. Our waiter Oscar at dinner was very..."

Sandy Vona

"Not busy for lunch so it's perfect to stop in for a quick bite. The atmosphere is relaxing with light music playing in the background. The fish..."

Nicole R

"First we had an excellent Bloody Mary from the bar. The crab chowder was hot and delicious. The psb salad came with lump crabmeat salad, which was..."

KC W-Lar

"Customer service is awesome and the food is delicious! The atmosphere is cozy and comfortable - perfect for a quiet dinner after a long..."

Arlene Sparks

"Good place to watch a sports game. I was able to watch the NLDS game here. It gets busy with conference people but an ok location to have a drink and..."

Anthony M. Casapao

"I had a cheeseburger, a salad, a glass of wine and a piece of strudel, and the servers are very..."

Jeanne Phillips

"Very large sports bar with tons of TVs, a lot of them are large. Decent happy hour specials and good..."

Allison Swift

"Great place to have lunch and watch sports..."

Al Gibbs

"Food was great. Friendly..."

John Stimson

"Nice place to meet friends. Pleasant..."

Shari Morris

"Nice and good service thank you for all best..."

Bareq Sabry

"Great atmosphere, limited..."

Hollie Montgomery

"Excellent on my brief..."

Bijou Jewel

Mister Dupont

Dc Boathouse Restaurant

"Nice little neighborhood pub. Can go casual or a little upscale. Either way would be comfortable here. Had classic rock playing softly in the..."

Dave Hughes

"I've been going here since my birth. Never disappointed. Very atmospheric, they do a lot with a limited amount of space. Can sometimes feel a bit..."

Richard Gagnon

"Cool neighborhood hangout with good variety on..."

George Junca

"Came late before closing time, ordered crab cake sanwich and it was..."

Khoa Tran

"Enjoyed the food along with my son, mother and father, who are in their 90's. A little tricky getting in for them, but we managed. Parking only on..."

Adam Chornesky

"DC Bpathouse is a treasure. A slightly funky place, with sculling craft above and sofas below. Very comfortable, with reasonable prices. And..."

William Marmon

"Great neighborhood hangout! We like to sit at the bar and watch the game. But you have to show up around 5pm to get a seat at the bar because it..."

Alex D

"After walking in, cozy and friendly. Husband ordered calamari, we get calamari everywhere we go. This one was like any other chewy and had ok sides..."

Melanie Archambo

"Food is great. Carry out order was charged a tip on credit card w/o consent. They removed it w/o a problem. Its just the principle.. I will continue..."

cathy charles

"Nice neighborhood restaurant. The place was crowded, but food came out fast and servers were friendly. Big portions, the food is quite..."

Binda Paletti

"Great place to grab some pub grub. Fun, funky, relaxed atmosphere. Burger was cooked to perfection. Would highly..."

Patrick Carroll

"Our go to place to eat if I do not want to cook. Family own and very family friendly. Their menu has a grest variety of choices to choose from with..."

ramsay tanham

Cafe Soleil

71/100 (1644 ratings)

"Farm to table fresh made meal and dessert. Relaxing and clean environment. Very attentive service. Highly recommend this..."

Christina Studlack

"Cafe Soleil was a cute European like restaurant that was right next to my hotel. The food was good and reasonably priced. The service was good..."

Moya Marsha

"Hidden gem. You don't expect great food in such a small..."

Lisa Burwell

"It's very nice great food and good service a great friendly..."

Edna MsDeleon

"I felt welcome upon entering and had a perfect dining experience. The roast chicken was delicious, as was the sample of lamb shank shared from my..."

Narrelle Le Poidevin

"Great service, great food! The chicken is..."

Marsha Shelton Vaughn

"Best food- amazing ingredients- perfectly executed. Great..."

Chelynne Christophersen

"Love this restaurant!! Excellent service and..."

Sherry Doggett

"Come early and dine in the front..."

John Lockwood

"The place wasnt too expensive. A sea bass is going to be a $50 plate pretty much anywhere worth a darn. This was only 31 and 11 or so for a plate..."

Greg Johnson

"Small bistro serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Food was good tasting, hot and fresh but was surprised it took a while since we were the only..."

John Shiffler

"Good choice for lunch whether you want an entree or a sandwich. The chicken sandwich with bacon and melted cheese with sweet potato fries was really..."

Hilda Kroll

"This place was a cool oasis after walking in the hot sun of a 100° DC July afternoon. I had a burger and my partner had a beet salad. Both were..."

Dave Philpott

"This restaurant is a hidden gem. The food was delicious. We were on a walking tour around the city and very hungry. We stopped there without prior..."

Michella Abi Zeid Daou

"Nice place, good service. The french toasts might be a little more creamy, less..."

Christophe Francois

"European styled restaurant. Elegant and great service. Their lamb burger is..."

Van Ngo

"A nice, quiet environment; my friend and I were seated immediately at six on a Sunday evening. We ordered two different kinds of burgers (mine was..."

Gabriel Hernandez (Girabexl)

"Great happy hour place. Their house wines are really good, the happy hour menu is pretty large with lots of choices, and the wait staff is super..."

Marie “Happy girl in Virginia”

"Delicious food. Nice ambiance. Everything we've eaten in our 2 visits has been yummy. That said, staff is quirky. Almost discouraged by the hostess..."

Pati Young

"Had carry-out here while staying at the hotel upstairs so can't speak to dining-in experience. The lamb burger with goat cheese was excellent and..."

Kent Warren

"Food was very good. We had steak and salmon. Both cooked properly and at a decent price. We discounted it as it was kind of off to the side of our..."

kullen Manley

Harry's Pub

71/100 (1887 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Only a 5 stars for what it's worth: a dive bar. If you want an eclectic alcoholic infused facility with gluttonous food options & a lively 80s..."

Brandon Coleman

"Had a good lunch at Harry's. I will be honest while visiting the D.C. area I wasn't impressed with the food we had. But, we had lunch at Harry's and..."

Jason Sargent

"The potatoes were absolutely fantastic, but the vegetables had absolutely no seasoning or butter, completely nothing. The fries and the pork chop..."

themunchkym2

"Located in the historic Harrington Hotel. Must walk through the adjacent hotel lobby for some history. Had the charbroiled burger with chips, wife..."

Alan H

"We really enjoyed our burgers at Harry’s! Cooked very well and medium, as we asked. They are BIG, and juicy! I couldn’t finish mine, which made..."

Deanna

"We came after attending a comedy show at Warner Theater. Our waiter (forgot his name i think it began with a G) was nice & professional. The food was..."

BmoreM4U

"Really not your typical place or crowd. Definitely the type of corner jiloint you'd see in a movie. This is not stuffy Washington DC. Mixed crowd,..."

Mark Stokes

"Had dinner at this place and got the burger with fries. Tasted great and was very delicious. Minutes walk away from the White House. Friendly staff..."

Michael Escudero

"One of the very best OG dive bars in the DMV. I was instantly transported back to better times, and the bartender Justin was just as friendly (and..."

Scott Gordon

"My visit there was great. The service was brilliant, food was delicious, it wasn't too expensive and the meal was..."

Remzie Kyuzo

"This was a nice choice to grab lunch after the White House tour and heading towards the Capitol for that tour. The food was absolutely delicious and..."

Ryan Kintz

"Great spot. Came here a few years back with a friend. We enjoyed the fried chicken and lobster roll. *Update* came back here 5 years later and still..."

Tino Martinez

"Stopped in after a fun night tour and loved the atmosphere! A real local place with great people , amazing bartender and friendly regular patrons..."

J B

"Lunch. 9-21. Truly a dive. In the best sort of way. Covered sidewalk dining which we did. Rueben sandwich was an A+. Turkey club was an A. Service..."

Scott Thomas

"Loved the place. The owner and staff were great folks. We're heading back to DC soon and hope we will be able to visit again before it's torn down...."

Albert Creech

Fox And Hounds

"Cool dive bar with a good bit of regulars. Wasn’t very lively on a Sunday but it allowed for everyone to talk to everyone. We didn’t get food but..."

Eureka Bullock

"Outdoor patio has helpful plexiglass barrier with sidewalk. On a street with car-calming approach. Everyone liked their food except for the..."

David Family: Doctor

"Met my friends here for HH and had a few Friends come meet. We had a great time the food was good the atmosphere was good but our server was awesome!..."

Marc Seskin

"The beer was okay, the heat lamps was not working outside, but our waitress Rebecca made our experience worthwhile. I will definitely come..."

G. Pablo Otero

"Best bar in DC, service is amazing. Drinks are priced well, just an overall great neighborhood..."

Theo Moore

"We loved Brian! He took great care of us and we had the best time at the fox and hounds lounge. Would definitely recommend coming here for happy..."

Sarah Brotman

"Rebecca was an amazing server and took great care of us. Would highly recommend. Can’t wait to come..."

Max Novick

"Their drinks at happy hour are a decent price and tasty. I did not try the food here, but I enjoyed the cosmo and Mexican hot chocolate..."

Patrick Young

"We didn't grab food, but the drink service with Gabriel on a Monday night was FANTASTIC! We'll be back to check out the food and cocktails. I got the..."

Carol Felicio

"Great bar, they were so welcoming to our wedding party and Tony was awesome and so..."

John Imon Pedtke

"If you're looking for a lively, laid-back atmosphere to unwind with friends, then Fox and Hound Dive Bar is the perfect spot for you. This dive bar..."

Connor Burns

"Simon is the best bartender a person could ask for. He’s like a friend who always knows what you..."

Jon LeBoeuf

"Gabriel was an amazing server. He took care of us and made us feel valued as customers. Thanks so much. Chill atmosphere, small space, great..."

Jenna Michael

"Such a great spot and the food is amazing! The bartenders are very attentive and..."

Richard Ficarelli

Edgar Bar & Kitchen

71/100 (1161 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Beautiful bar in a historic hotel. The lamb chops (Xmas menu) were so good, meat cooked to perfection with the well prepared sauce and sweet and..."

Chien Nguyen

"We stayed here for 4 days and had breakfast and dinner here almost everyday. Breakfast coffee is very good, the banana bread is one of the best in my..."

Yue Mao

"This restaurant is located in the Mayflower hotel. The hosts were always very accommodating and gave me some really great seats even though I was..."

Brian (BriGuy71)

"Solid choice for food when you are staying at the hotel. Let’s face it, convenience is everything and while the restaurant is not perfect, they do..."

Richard Holst

"The Mayflower Hotel’s main lobby bar and restaurant. While it shares the same name as my father-in-law that is about it for this place. We stayed..."

Chris Richards

"Had a great time here grabbing a drink in between events at the Mayflower Hotel. The Edgar Bar is a nice sophisticated spot within the Mayflower..."

Anthony R

"We enjoyed a late night drink with some snacks as well as dinner one night, and breakfast. Food is delicious. Service was..."

Diane Marando

"Vegetarian perspective Hotel restaurant, so atmosphere was as expected. Only vegetarian entree was a pasta (ravioli), but it was good and a good..."

Kimberly Madden

"Beautifully decorated for the holidays. Cocktail was okay. Service was great. Great spot to start before..."

Lyn Young

"Ornate atmosphere, great service, very upscale. Old Fashioned drink was well..."

Chrissy B

"Such a cute little bar. The cheesecake and clam chowder is amazing. The Brussels sprouts not so much. The ravioli wasn't great..."

Vanna Denson

"Great, my only complaint is my green beans were cold. When they served them; everything else was delicious and..."

Laticsha Adams

"It was a very nice dining experience. Staff is amazing and tentative to the needs of customers. Food was well made, and the presentation was very..."

Anthony Smith

"Tam is THE best at the bar! Awesome drinks, fun personality, and extremely attentive. Went the extra mile and more for me to even find a charger to..."

Tori Roman

"Excellent for group dinner or meetings, large selection of entrees, flatbreads, salads, charcuterie boards, etc. Large wine list menu and draft..."

Allanah

San Antonio Bar And Grill

71/100 (1341 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The strimp and fried Calamari was delicious. Nice spot to eat and hsve a good time after..."

Michelle McClennon

"French toast is the best in the US! I'm not..."

Hlase Baloyi

"Very nice steak fajitas and delicious frozen lime/strawberry..."

David Fonseca

"The Drinks were off the Chain! If you love Chicken Wings don’t go there! You’ll be ordering..."

Henry Green

"Fajitas we're delicious. The staff took care of..."

Joe Clyde Wilkinson

"one day I’ll get there for karaoke! for now I go to see the lovely faces of gina and her..."

Amaani F. Lyle

"Was there last night celebrating 🥳 a birthday. We're 1st timers and it won't be my last. The atmosphere is what you'd expect for a Mexican..."

Toni Smith

"Definitely in love with the Happy Hour. Large Margaritas with multiple flavors. The food all around is good… hefty wings, tasty burgers, crunchy..."

Styves Exantus

"This location on 12th St NE is in the middle of the block next to a small parking lot. It is a few blocks away from Catholic University and the..."

Adrienne Rigby

"𝗧𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 & 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀. My visit to San Antonio's Bar & Grill was amazing. The..."

Kenzi LA Toy

"I absolutely love this place. I started out with the Gambas & Chile Con Queso. I forgot to take a picture because I was too busy socializing and..."

Tiffany Long

"Ordered tamales, rice and black beans. Cost me around 14 bucks. The tamales were pretty well done considering this was my first time trying them. But..."

rishabh uniyal

"This place rocks. Fast service, generous portions and most importantly delicious food. Somewhat walkable from Catholic University, but there’s..."

Aidan McIntosh

"Hip spot for Happy Hour social.....with great food. Parking a little rough....but..."

MrHummingbirdbassist

"I chaperoned a group of students from a nearby school to San Antonio Grill yesterday. The staff at the restaurant were very accommodating to our..."

Ebony Washington

"Sometimes it’s a hit or miss over the past years but one person I can say is Nelle. He is short, fast, hardworking and caring to all guest. He made..."

Quiana ford

Orange Anchor Restaurant

"Good brunch! I got french toast (see photo). Bottomless mimosas are affordable too. I came here after a morning cruise on the Potomac. I sat on the..."

Hannah Waller

"Menu wasn't extensive, but was great food none the less. Their pancakes are big(stack of 2), biscuits and gravy were yummy as well. Also can't beat..."

Jackson Greene

"Great brunch deal for unlimited pitchers for $10 a person. The service was good, and the food was delicious. The view is really pretty on the..."

Meghana Raja

"Good location and happy hour. My wife and I had pretzels and oysters. Pretzels amazing, oysters were not bad but nothing more than average, a little..."

Israel Mejia

"Went for Saturday brunch for my sister's birthday... Good was okay but the drinks were amazing and our server was amazing. Ask for Louie whenever you..."

Kaitlin Damato

"Sat on the patio with a girlfriend for $10 bloody marys. Very friendly service, nice view of the river, and complimentary old bay popcorn. Great..."

Brittany Gerig Campbell

"Fun atmosphere, busy bar - great place for $1 oysters for happy hour. Great view - right on the Georgetown waterfront! Grilled parmesan oysters are a..."

Stephanie Fontenot

"Friendly staff, good food and a nice atmosphere, not to mention$10 bottomless pitchers for..."

Jared Dykler

"Good food, good service, and they had a great special $1 champagne bottle for..."

Brandon

"Very Nice place. The staff was very friendly, we even got some free..."

Benjamin Janssens

"Pleasant waterfront setting with well priced seafood selections. Very..."

Aida Farrell

Recessions Bar & Grill

"I visited Recessions twice this week. The Turkey Burger and onion rings were prepared fresh by the chef, and they were delicious. The Buffalo wings,..."

CHRISTOPHER CHEN

"A nice hidden gem, a downstairs bar. Clean, friendly and very affordable. Great crowd. Excellent karaoke atmosphere. Overall, it was a great..."

RMF VEGAS

"Great vibes , perfext for a date night or solo . Karaoke nights are the best. Drinks sre good. Wanted to thanl mike and emily they gave great..."

Raquel Arango

"I was just in DC for a week on business and actually came here a couple of nights. Very friendly place. The food was great, staff was terrific and..."

Jeff Roitero

"The best bar in the universe. A hidden gem. The dive bar you’ve always been looking for and deserve. If you love karaoke, friendly owners, and big..."

Christina B

"A literal hidden gem - Tucked away beside the Pisco and Nazca restaurant and downstairs beneath the neighboring hotel (easy to miss). Reasonably..."

Joseph Smith

"I had the most memorable Monday night of my life here. Service was fast and friendly. The Karaoke DJ was very welcoming. Can't rate the food since we..."

Lorin Letcher

"This was an interesting bar. I didn't realize it was known for karaoke, but that did prove to be entertaining. It was a nice little dive bar, and the..."

Justin Riggs

"This is a good Thursday night bar. When you want something entertaining to watch or do, just head in around 9 and enjoy the..."

Victoria Holmes

"I recently had the pleasure of visiting Recessions Bar and Grill, and I must say, it exceeded all my expectations! From the moment I walked in, I was..."

Aaron D'Souza

"Great dive bar, fun karaoke crowd, fair..."

Martin Alexander

"My fiancé and I travel all over to find some of the best karaoke spots and this is definitely it in the Washington DC area! Very welcoming diverse..."

Anyeri Elizabeth

"Karaoke is my spot at RECESSIONS! NICE CROWD, NO DRAMA! LOTS OF..."

Gina Abrams

Mcclellan's Sports Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

"Stopped in with my husband for drinks and a quick bite. Asked for a Bloody Mary, spicy as hell, and it was nice to actually get one that was hot..."

Annex

"Strongly recommend!!!First impressions of this place were very inviting by the staff and workers.I see that some people said negative things about..."

Daniel Copley

"Better than expected. On a recent business trip to DC, I stayed at the Hilton in Dupont Circle. Arriving late on the first day, I didn't feel like..."

HubFoodBlogger

"Hotel Bar / Good food. During a recent stay at the Hilton Washington, I had the pleasure of visiting McClellan's for two lunches and drinks. The..."

TiffaStar

"It’s pricey but it’s a hotel bar so you know what to expect, service was excellent though. Free refills on sodas. Our server José was super fast..."

Phillip S.

"Had a great time here! They had great gluten free options and great cocktails. There is probably nothing he could have done, but it seems like there..."

Madeleine Easley

"Delicious fried calamari and all staff were amazing during my stay. Excellent customer service. So accommodating & very..."

Suzie Mason

"My first old fashion Maple Bourbon($14) and it was well made. Beef Quesadia ($17) with guacamole, salsa, and sour cream. The quesadia was nicely..."

Ms Capricorn

"Small sports bar in the Washington Hilton hotel. Feels a bit overpriced, but the food is really good, so I was pleasantly surprised for a hotel..."

John Compton

"This is a very nice place to have dinner. It's in the Washington Hilton and it feels more like a local place to eat than just a place in a hotel...."

Emanuel C

"Good food, good drinks. Hotel bar, so more expensive than it should be but not too bad for..."

Chas Benton

"We stayed at the Washington Hilton and Anthony and his crew were absolutely amazing. Great vibe, customer service and atmosphere. Anthony was the..."

Dennis DiVittorio

"Great experience at this restaurant. I had the watermelon margarita with the honey parmesean brussel sprouts. Margarita was unique and worth the..."

Alison Maier

"Lots of fun and I liked the pizza..."

Mark Cruz

"I've only been here during conferences when I stayed in the hotel. They're OK for a..."

Meta Mueller

Willie's Brew And Que

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great bar with plenty of food options right by the wharf. Don't be fooled by all of the overpriced establishments by the stadium. Willies has great..."

Khoi Nguyen

"Super tasty! Joined an alumni event here. There was about 60 of us there. Happy hour prices were great. The pulled pork sliders and burgers were..."

Matthew Hans

"I had the pulled chicken sandwich, creamy coleslaw, and the potato salad. Best smoky pulled chicken I've had in a while. The flavors were on point. I..."

Marina Johnson

"Excellent meal! Really enjoyed the barbecue, Mac and cheese and baked beans. Great beer menu. Excellent service. My wife loved the collards! Highly..."

Shane Jolly

"Stopped in for a late night cap drink. Maybe it’s busier during ball games but it was just us at 11 on a Saturday. That being said the staff was..."

John Prescott

"I went to Willie's Brew & Que having only had an apple to eat all day. That was totally the right move! We ordered the pretzel bites and burnt bacon..."

Mel D.

"The best Ribs I had...the Delta Sauce is Fantastic...Brisket is tasty!!! Friendly..."

Diane Hill

"The service was reasonable quick and the surf and turf burger was very good. The bun and sauce we're the stand out parts on the burger. Do be aware..."

Sean McCarty

"The food here is NEXT LEVEL, but the service is kind of trash. It will take you ages to order and receive your food(if it’s correct)... However..."

W H

"Good Barbeque, variety of sauces. Service can be slow. First visit a year ago, service seemed faster. A couple of weeks ago it took 5 minutes to get..."

Matthew Garten

"Ok, I was hesitant about coming in after reading the reviews, that would have been a mistake. It’s not the best barbecue I’ve ever had but it’s..."

David Olschewske

"Randomly came across it walking around the wharf on a Sunday afternoon. Met with a great energy and fun waitress Mary. Was very early and slow but..."

Roy Munson

The Ugly Mug

70/100 (1102 ratings)

"Great live entertainment and awesome food! (Really awesome food!) They boast a fully raised stage with lighting and sound, booths, tables, and 2..."

Elizabeth Christy

"Man what a cool bar! Right inside DC. If your looking for karaoke fun this is the place to be. Added bonus Valor Brewery is below The Ugly..."

Andy Morgan

"Had ordered takeout twice, so I decided to eat in the restaurant, and the food was DELICIOUS! Best buffalo chicken dip in DC! Only downside is that..."

Marcus Hammond

"Parked a few blocks away. Admired the stores, restaurants and bars on the way. The layout is perfect. Ample seating. Nice sized dance floor. Sound..."

nomie2g

"The drinks are good and the truffle fries with parmesan are a must. You do receive a great portion for what you pay at the..."

Gerard Turner

"We came to the city for a show and picked The Ugly Mug for dinner, randomly. The facade, aesthetics and outdoor seating gave a..."

Joshoua Ryan

"The night I went it wasn't the best, but it looks like it has potential. Seemingly a sports..."

Ray Manuel

"Good portions and friendly service. The Pandemic was difficult for the industry. Keep doing good..."

James Jack

"Great Diverse Bar with Terrific Energy. Food Delicious with Great Adult Beverages. HANDMADE Pizza, Great Wings and Fresh Fried Shrimp. Shout Out to..."

LaTori Boyd

"Nice place to dance to house, club music from back in the day , great drinks, nice crowd..."

WFH

Cafe Saint-ex

70/100 (1316 ratings)

"Always solid! Food is amazing. Unlimited mimosas at brunch are well worth..."

Buttercream Papi

"We stopped by @cafesaintex for dinner and a few drinks with the ladies. What a time! Great music, good vibes, and shout out to our friends the..."

BRWND Butter

"This place is cute, drinks were eh, food was good, service was great. Our server Cynthia was awesome and fast, I think she was the only server last..."

Susan Gonzalez

"They have really great frozen pink lemonade margaritas. they really hit the spot. I was gone off about three of them joints. The jerk wings and The..."

The People Vs Marc Dillon

"Exterior cafe order window... Side patio section... interior bar and limited seating... and basement level dance floor with DJ & bar. Aside from..."

Esse Darden

"Cute place with a tasty brunch menu. They also have bottonless mimosa deals when you order from the menu. Good for small groups or..."

Jan Leon

"The fried brie tastes like French Toast. Pretty good garlic fries. Interesting crowd. Good..."

Kimberly Kruse

"Had dinner at saint ex and it was delicious! They keep the menu tight but really execute. Definitely ask for the mango habanero sauce to go with..."

Nyelle B

"the food and service was good. BUT!!! the bottomless mimosas are only in orange and grapefruit. sorry but I was hungry and forgot to take..."

Tiffene

"Wings are delicious. Meat melts off the..."

Amanda Mikyska

"Good vibes and good DJs. The bar upstairs is cool and generally pretty chill, but the real fun is in the basement where the DJ spins. I've only been..."

Christina Scott

Acre 121

"Acre 121 was a last minute brunch find on President's Day, but I will definitely be back! They were so nice when we had to call 3 times to change our..."

Emily Adams

"I recently attended a happy hour at Acre 121 and was quite impressed. The service and the food were both great. Plenty of places to sit in and..."

Travelationship

"For a BBQ place, they had some delicious vegetarian options and a clearly marked menu showing the items that were vegetarian. The staff were..."

Steve Wardell

"Great southern food and a great beer selection. I like the fact that they did not overlook their tequila. Good tequila selection and it's usually my..."

John Richardson

"Brisket and Mac & Cheese were amazing. This bar being both a Seahawks and Florida State Bar, not so much. Never seen more bandwagoners and girls..."

Ryan Vinson

"Excellent Excellent Excellent! Food was delicious, and the four different mimosas were phenomenal! Not crowded and outdoor seating! Will Def be..."

Pharas Chile

"Trivia every Tuesday night. The wheel of specials is pretty nice. The mac and cheese is..."

Justin Walker

"foods good, I had a gig there so the staff was great. and there's a nice mix of..."

Caleb “Huggie the Huggsta” Williams

"The brunch is decent. The cocktails are great and the food is..."

chris hamby

"Enthusiastic Seahawks fans! Great service and string..."

Jonas Nicholson

"The waitress was great. Good food portion..."

LaTres Richardson (Marshall)

"Good sports bar with typical bar food, good service and..."

Courtney Morris

"This place has good food and atmosphere but the service is..."

Jason Michálek

"Pretty good service, come here for..."

Moe

"Always yummy and..."

John Baker

"Very good..."

Ryan Waltjen

12 Stories

"So.. we arrived and somehow our reservation changed the date when we changed the time. The manager Terrell was still Able to accommodate us swiftly...."

Margaret Eva

"Omg when tell you a time was had in this place.we had a time the ambiance and atmosphere was everything the details an music was great drinks a..."

Delma Mbulle

"Great spot w/ amazing views in the Wharf. Service was ok, bartenders not super attentive. Waited for drinks as bartenders & servers talked. Bad part..."

Jeff Depew (JD)

"The food was phenomenal! We got a section that had a breathtaking view of the harbor! Music was great at first but it remained old school with like..."

Rachael Jones

"Amazing Views!!! Really nice social bar, not really a restaurant per se although they serve delicious bites. Highly..."

Ms. Brown

"The two of us went for Saturday brunch and sat at an outdoor table. Our service was great. We had one mix-up with our order which they sorted out..."

Raffaele Notaro

"My company rented out the place for a night and we all had a blast. Very beautiful place, lots of room, great drinks and fast service. The view off..."

Jason Saville

"Nice Atmosphere, but tables weren't clean. It was evident that staff likely removed items, brushed off tables, if needed, but didn't CLEAN or even..."

Ec El

"The spot was dope, if you want a table or something to sit please make a reservation, and there's a 90 minutes time limit on reservation from the..."

John .L.F. Dickerson III (1NATIONHYM)

"Very limited menu option. Beautiful restaurant + vibe but I wasn’t very satisfied with the Turkey club sandwich. Not sure what kind of sauce the..."

Nia Bright

"The view, vibe and ambiance was amazing. The menu is quite small but they make the best crab dip I've ever had. If crab dip isn't for you, get the..."

DeAndra Holmes

"Very decent food and drinks both priced and taste great! Was in DC to visit for a week from NYC and definitely enjoyed the time on the outdoor roof..."

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