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

"Not fancy at all, but quite roomy and typically has space when all the other nearby bars are packed. Decent service and a decent selection of beers...."

Benjamin EC

Burnett Summers

"Walked over from the Kimpton hotel for brunch. Great place - very accommodating and nice people and very good food (eggs Benedict, egg sandwiches,..."

Dave Stern

Farmers Fishers Bakers

83/100 (8551 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Serves Alcohol

Accepts American Express

"I have only been to this restaurant for breakfast and this was my first time coming to this establishment for happy hour. Me and the wife were in..."

Travel with Alex Wong

"Came here for dinner with colleagues. This place is spacious with a casual feel. But remember to book in advance as it can be packed during dinner..."

Gilbert Chin

"Wonderful experience in DC as a family dinner choice. Our server was perfect Regina and one of the manager Stephan came and greeted us personally...."

Anny Roye

"My sister and I had a lovely experience at this place. The service was nice and the staff were friendly. The restaurant is located right by the..."

sk

"On October 14, myself and a few friends decided to visit Farmers Fishers Bakers in Georgetown for a quick bite and drink. The atmosphere was nice and..."

Derrick TheGymFreak

"First time here. Decided to take my son and family here for his 21st birthday. So much fun walking down to it with all the amazing Halloween..."

Becky

"Went for the Sunday brunch (reservations highly recommended). Brunch was reasonable priced, and the overall food selection was amazing - servers..."

Ibrahim D'Alkebulan

"My husband and I had a great experience at Farmers Fishers Bakers. We visited on a Sunday when they were serving brunch. What an awesome brunch for..."

Sarah Walsh

"Planned a weekend date with the Missus to Arlington VA from Norfolk VA and FFB was a choice because it had a broad palate of food choices, not to..."

Basha Taylor

"The atmosphere is lively and energetic. appetizer guacamole ordered was plan and no salt. As main course, we had honey pot chicken with grits and it..."

Reyna Cabrera

Due South

83/100 (1719 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Absolutely loved it! My boyfriend and I like to try new food places whenever we go out and luckily we stumbled upon this place. Our server Page was..."

Jasmine Latrice

"This is the second time I've had brunch at due south and it's fast becoming my favorite brunch spot in DC. Great food and friendly service. Yesterday..."

Bob Traeger

"Duo South has Excellent food, nice atmosphere, great service!!! Please try the crawfish dip, and for dessert try the bread pudding...the beef brisket..."

Darlene Lee

"Excellent food, and our waitress was excellent too. The wings, cornbread, and buttermilk chicken sandwich with aioli were..."

Cy Kidd

"Tried the smoked duck jambalaya and it was to die for! Always great food and exceptional..."

Kelli C. Baxter

"The food was great and you can't beat the bottomless Mamosias. Telling everyone to try this place when visiting..."

Allison Moody Brennan

"Had a great time at Due South. My friend and I shared the Pimento Cheeseburger and the Chicken and Waffles. Loved both! And we agreed it was the best..."

April Wardlaw

"My favorite place for Sunday Brunch. Great atmosphere, food and drinks. My taste buds are always..."

Sharon J. Shanklin-Browne

"It was my first visit and we loved it!!! They accommodated without any issue an addition of one person to our already huge party. The food was great..."

Melissa Lynch

"Food was great Smoked wings, pecan crusted trout, cobb salad, Mac n cheese...."

Piper Andrews

"To die for food. Can't wait to go back. Would HIGHLY..."

Tammy Saunders Parks

"Great place and service. I highly recommend this restaurant. Definitely will be..."

Louis Pulice

"I sat at the bar, had a fantastic burger complimented with bacon and pimento cheese. excellent variety of beers on tap and a friendly bartender...."

Sydney Manuel

"The service was great and the food was delicious. I like dry ribs instead of ribs with a lot of sauce. You can tell if they know how to cook them and..."

Vanessa M. Downes

"Stopped there after cancelled Nationals game. The place was full and we were able to get a table for 6 in 30 minutes. The service at the bar and at..."

Andrey Korsak

"What a fantastic brunch spot!! Very busy atmosphere but not hectic or chaotic. Good busy, I suppose. The service was great. Our server was attentive..."

Rae Huggins

"Due South exceeded my expectations in every way. The food was fantastic, offering a delightful blend of Southern flavors that left my taste buds in..."

Pedro M.

"Beautiful restaurant at the Yards. We had brunch and the menu isn't so extensive but everything was delicious. I had the egg and chicken biscuit..."

Chioma O

"Best meal I’ve had in DC and the service ain’t no joke either! The collards, Mac & Chesse, the jalapeño sausage and don’t forget that fried..."

Walter Hooker

"It was all fun and games until I spotted a lil mousy on the ground. To be clear, the team at Due South took care of the situation and shooed him..."

MG 703

"Food was delicious and love the atmosphere. I went to celebrate my niece's birthday and they were able to accommodate our party. Our waitress was..."

Sha

"I had the Brussel sprouts and the gumbo entree special. It was so good. Mike the assistant manager is awesome. He was very personable and..."

Danae’s Diary

"I’ve gone twice in the past week. If you are in the Navy Yard area? This is a must stop! We had a farewell for a colleague and the service and food..."

Greg Cheek Speaks

"Great location in view of the river. I came for happy hour, enjoy two glasses of the house white wine, Chicken sliders, and the corn and crab..."

Rose Peterson

"Dockside was a great place to enjoy the view, food and drinks before dc United game and bike friendly. Much quieter and not as busy as venues closer..."

Jeff White

The Grilled Oyster Company

"Choose the seafood and you will not be disappointed. The local oysters are always fresh! Good ambiance for small groups or just two. If you live in..."

M planetmike

"Saturday brunch was outstanding. I read a few Yelp reviews prior to RSVP on Opentable. Best choice for a Saturday brunch. However, let's take a..."

Warren champ

"Great food, service was wonderful, great drinks the staff is friendly and very courteous..very knowledgeable about the food menu as well as drink..."

Phyllis Jackson

"We had brunch here. Shared a roasted beet salad, a seafood tower and unlimited Mimosas. ..."

Georgia Little

"Delicious and not too pricey. They also have an awesome happy hour, a fabulous brunch and run specials..."

Ginette Young

"Superb restaurant with insane combination burgers, fresh seafood, and awesome..."

Igor at FoodBeVenturer com

"Great food, wonderfully balanced menu with options for all tastes. I highly highly recommend the crab hush puppies. Raw bar was excellent as well..."

Nick Stathis

"I enjoy this place more and more. Service has improved and so has the food. I can't remember anyone not enjoying something here. Some of my..."

D L

"I was here about a month ago with about 7 friends and enjoyed it. I'm not really into seafood, particularly shellfish, but most everyone else was and..."

VC Nickels

"The oysters were great, raw or grilled. There were some great options on cocktail menu and wine list as well, and all the drinks we tried were good...."

Kirsten Neus Swift

Char Bar

83/100 (1441 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Stopped here during our visit to DC and we tried the onion rings, I got Steve’s steak sub and my husband got the brisket nachos. Everything was..."

Victoria Cudd

"Since I started keeping kosher, it's been hard finding places to eat out. I was delighted to stop by Char Bar while in DC and a little sad it's so..."

Caedyn Krahling

"#1 Glatt Kosher Meat Restaurant to go when in the heart of DC.Just Off off K street and 2 minutes from the White House and the Monument,this..."

J.Charles Aryeh (CMPR)

"Heartily enjoyed the nachos. Highly recommend. We shared a western burger, flavors were rich; burger was juicy and perfectly cooked. Had a nice chat..."

Jacob Chevlen

"I had the Matzo ball soup, french fries, and iced tea. The meal was good, except the soup only had one ball. The soup would have been better if it..."

Ludovic Lalo

"Incredible service on what was surely one of their busiest days on record (Israel Rally). All of our pre-ordered food was already set out for us in..."

Gavi Brown

"This is a kosher restaurant, with dietary laws and restrictions observed. If you want a milkshake with your pastrami sandwich, you'll have to go..."

Hilda Kroll

"Straight up 5 Stars!! They stop seating guests at 8:00. We got there at 8:05. They took us right in. The food came very fast!! Everything was so..."

Nechemyah Rich

"The food is always delicious. The service is average, but the employees are very nice. Short staffed. I would give it a 4.5 stars if I..."

P Towler

"Very pleasant experience! It was impressively busy, though, I got brought over to a table immediately. Great service, good food and generous..."

SoulStrum

"Delicious food and fast service.definitely highly recommend!! It was so nice to find a Glatt kosher Restaurant with a Mashiach Temidy While I had a 5..."

Shloimy Katz

"Absolutely fantastic kosher food. The steak was just unbelievable, the burger was probably the best burger I've ever had outside of Israel. Really..."

Zelig Krymko

"Very nice kosher establishment. I received excellent service from the waitress and the food was served very promptly. It is reasonably priced for a..."

Steve Yanovsky

"I went here for lunch on a whim with a family member that just started working near me. I must say, I was pleasantly surprised. The restaurant is..."

Philip Wilson

P.j. Clarke's Dc

83/100 (3810 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great place for a casual meal. Staff are very very good - food is good - price average - casual and relaxing environment with indoor and outdoor..."

Mithil Rokdey

"We were visiting DC for the weekend and were driving around to find a nice place to eat. We had a lovely table outside, service was quick and..."

Hema Narula

"During our visit to Washington DC, we stayed at the Capitol Hilton hotel, which is right across the street from PJ Clarke’s. We discovered this gem..."

Matlhodi Mashamba

"Oysters and Pints at Happy Hour. Great place across the street from the Capital Hilton. Currently running a Oysters and Pints happy hour special. My..."

Cheshire Cat

"Great restaurant! We were staying at the Westin and needed a place to eat close by. Food was awesome! We had the Cadillac burger and the Crab Cake..."

Jerome

"Great atmosphere, decor . Loved the way the salads are very slightly dressed so as not to swamp the very fresh ingredients . Waiter not overly in..."

Roger Moore

"Anthony was great! The food was delicious and the service outstanding. The CT style lobster roll was to die for... Fish and chips were good... Cheese..."

Errol Huffman

"Restaurant with typical American cuisine and atmosphere - noisy and lively. Large selection of spirits and beer, including some local ones. I can..."

Polina

"My Mom and I stopped in for dinner. I had the Chicken Pot Pie and she had the Salmon and spinach. Both were awesome! We enjoyed our drinks and..."

Shannon Robbins

"This place is great for brunch or dinner. The food was outstanding. We ordered steak, fries, salmon dessert and a number of other appetizers. They..."

Javier Robles

"Had a great time hear. The burger is by far the best I've had in a looooong time. The bread pudding was good but the burger was the..."

Ms Bee

"Visiting from California, we stopped in to P.J.’s for cocktails and appetizers before dinner. We were impressed with the service, and the upscale..."

Terrence Pierce

"The Maryland style crab dip was delicious but the portion size was too small, I had a lot of leftover bread. The fish & chips were pretty good. I had..."

MessyJessy

"I sat outside here last week and here's my take. 1. Lobster roll was fantastic and tasted great! 2. Oysters tasted great, but required a bit more..."

Tristan Davis

"Conveniently located from the National Mall and White House region, the restaurant provided a great option from classics. A bit of a nautical theme..."

Abhishek Bhargava

"This place has a very relaxed atmosphere. The scenery was fairly dark(lighting) and a nautical theme. The food was good however some items(burgers)..."

Brian Daniels Jr

"Great place, hard working people. A/C was out but the fans kept the air moving. The manager checked on us multiple times. I was a fan of the tomato..."

John Shaw

"We had a good meal for dinner. I had a blue cheese burger, was cooked perfectly. I was not super fond of the bbq and bleu cheese combo. My wife had a..."

Timothy Potter

"Classic classy DC joint for a bite, drink, or both! Got so excited I forgot to take a pic before I destroyed the Cadillac burger. Amazing raw bar..."

David Y

"From the second we walked in, we were greeted by the hostess who had the absolute best personality & demeanor! Being in the service industry myself,..."

Ashley Newton

"I ate here twice; the first time ordered the homemade chicken pot pie, the second time the cheeseburger. Both were very..."

David Pruett

"Just visited for lunch it was so good went back for dinner!! New England clamps chowder was excellent !! And I live in..."

Mike

The Hamilton

83/100 (10757 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"We visited the restaurant with my wife, our friend and her children. A very stylish establishment almost in the center of Washington. Three huge..."

Andriy Rshkvn

"Came here after a White House tour early afternoon on a weekday. The establishment was warm and classy as were the host and waiter. The waiter gave..."

Ben Kim

"Went last night and the food and drinks were amazing. We started with the Arancini which was delicious and they were a good size - it comes with 3,..."

Faith Donovan

"Absolutely enjoyed dinner here! Fitz (sp.?) was AMAZING! He was funny and kind; he was great. The food was tasty. We had the burger, pictured, and..."

Naturally E

"We had a late night sushi dinner and it was fabulous. Happy hour for sushi starts at 11pm and rolls are five dollars off. Excellent atmosphere and..."

Patrick

"Very nice place for lunch! Can definitely recommend going here. We were here as tourists, which was not a problem. There were quite some business..."

Kirsten vdM

"We were seated immediately and got our food within 10 minutes of ordering, which was impressive because they were very busy. We received our sushi..."

Iris San Miguel

"We had a really good experience here. The food was good and service was fast and attentive. It was a bit louder than expected on a Wednesday at 5:30..."

Cassie R.

"Delicious sushi for a great price (sushi happy hour). I would definitely recommend. Everything is presented beautifully and the prices are on the..."

Maurielle C

"My recent visit to Hamilton Restaurant DC was nothing short of spectacular. From the moment I walked in, I could tell that this restaurant was..."

Allen Hill

"The experience at the Hamilton was impeccable. Reservations were honored. Multiple bar options available. Multiple types of dining including dining..."

Leah Snyder

"Owned by Clyde's restaurant group (who also owns Clyde's and Old Ebbit Grill), this is an exceptional place to dine. With elegant and sophisticated..."

James

"Very much enjoyed appetizers and drinks here. Lively atmosphere, decent wait service, excellent location. Particularly enjoyed the Sweet Heat..."

Lou Costanza

"Great ambiance. We celebrated our wedding anniversary and it was worth trying this place. We were in a private booth, very intimate. The food was..."

Fanta Sacko

"Top tier service from people who ensured our experience was all that we could hope for. Beyond expectations in a world of scanned app-based menus and..."

Christopher Field

"This was a great restaurant to go to. The food was terrific and the service was even better. Our server kept a close eye on us the whole time and..."

Brian Thomas

"This was my absolute favorite place to eat in DC. We went at 1:30 for a late lunch and did not have reservations. We did not have to wait for a party..."

April Smith

"Great food and nice ambiance. Old school classic. Great steaks and seafood. Nice selection of drinks. Can't go wrong with this..."

Paul Chan

America Eats Tavern

"Because of an Andrew Zimmern episode tried this place out. The food was great and the people there made it more enjoyable. I would recommend...."

Brian G Delostrinos

"Fantastic food & service this evening. Thank you to our knowledgeable staff especially Michael at the new Georgetown..."

Kylie Carr

"Great food. Excellent service. Obviously, there is a great team working hard to make this concept shine as it is already and meet their guests..."

Miloud Elattaoui

"Finally a great place to eat in..."

Clifton H Tucker

"José Andrés is always the best at what he does. Great food, great..."

Karina Beckham

"Fresh ingredients, great culinary techniques, everything made from scratch in-house! Loved the deviled eggs, biscuits and hot..."

Greg Lovett Knight Jr.

"Service was beyond excellent and the food was of high quality and..."

Krystal Lisi Cottman

"Amazing food and..."

Arun Gupta

"This was my first visit and it was amazing! Awesome service, atmosphere and high quality..."

Tricia Reynolds

"Food was..."

Scott Nelson

"Love, love, love. Cannot wait for it to reopen in..."

Jennifer Thomas

"Excellent food- quiet atmosphere. Aclear..."

Bryant Cohen

"I invited friends here for my birthday dinner. it was just the right atmosphere: friendly, but not in our faces, bustled, but not too noisy,..."

Suz Sims-Fletcher

"The food is delicious and the service was awesome. My favorite dishes were the Shrimp & Grapefruit Salad (super refreshing) and the Brisket..."

Jonás Porcar Ferrer

"Very friendly welcome and cool atmosphere. Authentic American eatery and food, yet I'd say much better quality than usual American food - less fatty..."

Silvia B

"I wanted to give a three star because of the service by the half smoke was soo good I was feeling generous. Dined here on Sunday evening and service..."

Yasmine Saibou

"This was a good restaurant, the service was prompt and my brisket burger was excellent. This is an American style restaurant for sure, burgers, BBQ..."

Dondré

"Tasty appetizers, interesting spins on some classic cocktails, and relaxing decor. The place was spacious and the staff were attentive. I enjoyed..."

Chris Taylor

"For a sit-down restaurant in Georgetown, this is an affordable dining option with large portions. Excellent BBQ—the Brisket was delicious and comes..."

Caleb Morell

"Best bbq ever! And the corn bred with honey butter was delicious! Super nice staff. Try..."

Joakim Blom

"Food was awesome, and affordable for being in Georgetown. Great portion sizes. Service was a little bit lacking as far as attention and getting what..."

Emma Lovato

"A cozy spot with great service in comfortable surroundings. Servings are big and the food is tasty. They are also able to accommodate special dietary..."

David Harwell

"It's a nice place to eat BBQ and drink some cocktails. We enjoyed our time there and they had a band playing music. But we had a weird moment when we..."

Cecilia Quichiz

"José Andrés for the win once again! I had a small plate a perfect crab cake (very little if any filler at all) and grilled corn with Old Bay. I..."

taunja pegues

"So delicious! Great service too. We had the Mac and cheese appetizer and I had the shrimp and..."

Tori Whaley

"Great American tavern. Beautiful bar and super friendly staff. American menu (burgers, bbq, etc) with a high end..."

Philip Shea

"Met friends for lunch today; this was my first visit. The interior is nice and bright. We were a few minutes early for our reservation and the..."

Corinne Marasco

Toryumon Japanese House (dc Washington)

83/100 (2046 ratings)

"Remind me of the underground restaurants in manhattan in New York. Very authentic and lots of selections in their menu. Definitely try everything..."

Lizzie Ye

"Great food small cozy atmosphere! Must..."

Thomas Omerza

"Loved this..."

Lynn Buckleton

"The best ramen I’ve found in DC. You can customize the base broth to be richer or leaner depending on your dietary preferences. You can even add..."

Beans Puder

"It was very loud in there and took a while for the server to ask what we wanted, but that gave us time to peruse the awesome menu! Had the Tokyo iced..."

Getlin Suegav

"Kind staff and delicious food. Surprised that 35 oz draft beer only cost $13 or $14. Hibachi is a must-eat..."

James J

"Food and drinks were delicious. Service was quick and very friendly. Honey b roll was my favorite. Got a bunch of specially rolls and the bill was..."

Liz Kravchenko

"Excellent sushi! We were there during happy hour, so we tried a couple appetizers that we might not have otherwise, the pork gyoza and kani salad..."

Margaret Z Dominguez

"AMAZING ramen, great quality food- and really friendly, prompt service. Have nothing bad to say about this place, it is such a GEM. My ramen broth..."

Zach Amar Stritzinger

"This was the perfect place to stop by during such a cold and windy day. The food came out hot and everything tasted fresh. There was a lot of flavor..."

Elizabeth Dou

"We ordered the Ajitama ramen and it was delicious! Service was okay, the waitress seemed a little short with us. We got refills on water..."

Christine Wei

"Delicious for lunch. Great menu options- Japanese and Korean. Lovely lunch deals and great service. When we went it was also half full so I could..."

Ashleigh Dueker

"Great food, everything was very fresh and very tasty (note that whatever is marked “spicy” on the menu is not terribly spicy in fact). Served..."

Liliya Susong

"Rainy day in DC. Stopped by and had great lunch special portions. Kid..."

Jason

"First time experience in a Japanese restaurant and I didn’t regret coming here. We were originally going to have our first Japanese experience at..."

Aidan Kim

"Excellent service and food. Tiffany was so sweet, she overheard we were here to celebrate my birthday and then came out with a free slice of..."

Amber

"If you're a fan of ramen, this spot is definitely worth trying. The broth is the standout feature and is absolutely delicious. Whether you prefer a..."

Ally B

"This was a true 5 star meal. From the gyoza, to the spicy tuna roll to the beyond delicious ramen, it was the perfect meal. The wait staff were..."

Rosie HK

"Had the Toryumon Tantan Ramen (see picture) and really enjoyed its spicy level, its rich broth and the crunchy leeks! You can also order ramen menu..."

Mileiva

"Excellent experience from the moment we walked in to the moment we walked out. The place was incredibly busy but we got a seat straight away and the..."

Ryan Lawler

"The food and service was amazing! This was a last minute find for me and 13 others in my group. I needed to find a sushi and Hibachi grill that could..."

John Davis (JD)

Bullfeathers

83/100 (1186 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Have a great menu with many options. Enjoyed our food and great services. Had a great lump crab sandwich that was..."

Bob Schwarz

"Awesome casual pub with great menu for smaller meals plus nice outdoor area and lots of baseball memorabilia..."

Ross Harris

"Great local pub for dinner. Very lively crowd and great..."

Kim Hodges Losito

"Omgosh that food was excellent. Service so friendly. Old school owner on the site. I loooved it. The best crab cake In my life and I've had a..."

Staci McCall

"Add another bar, staff is on point, love the..."

Llona Franklin-Haskins

"Very crowded and yet service was friendly and attentive and food was served quickly and well prepared. Excellent..."

Donald Cox

"Very accommodating for my group of 12, the lunch was enough to get me through..."

John Bidochka

"Excelent place! Great burgers and beer! I recommend to everyone who's heading to..."

Rafael Pereira

"Had Dante as our waiter! He was quick and knowledgeable and pretty funny ! Great service and the food was awesome ! Definitely my fav place in..."

Scott Russmire

"Bullfeathers Has been the Michigan Delegation Lunch stop Good Food fast and friendly..."

Jerry Merrell

"Bullfeathers is always a great place to have dinner My favorite is the Cajun..."

Rick Barnes

"We love Bullfeathers. Try to stop there every trip to DC. Stopped 11/11 for drinks and treated very well. 5..."

Lynnie Fleury

"Me encanto la comida fue maravilloso el..."

Linda Calderon

"Super fun dining experience! Just outside of the capital so a great place to grab lunch if you're doing a tour or you have some business at the..."

Ronen Mintz

"Had such a great dining experience at Bullfeathers. Ordered the fish and chips. Crispy and non-greasy fish. Crispy and non-greasy fries. Well..."

Edmond Joe

"Even as a snotty noise kid growing up in the DC area I loved Bullfeathers. And, I appreciate it more as a kid. My onion soup and grilled cheese was..."

Hankerson Henry Productions, LLC

"A place to step away from the business of politicking... a few adult beverages and a nice meal and you will forget that you just walked two miles to..."

Joe Young

"Excellent food. Had the steak and cheese sandwich. Very tasty and well balanced in the onion and pepper content. My son (15yo) had the Teddy Chicken..."

Julio Salvador

"We were here for the capitol building tour and looking for some restaurants nearby to have lunch. This restaurant is only a 5mins walk. The food was..."

Logemann Wissanee

"Have loved this place for years and am never disappointed. I started off with an Irish Coffee - it was a chilly wet day. The food came promptly and..."

Daniel Clark

"Kind of wild seeing early to mid career Hill staffers letting loose at the end of a legislative session. If you want to see political networking in..."

seanmcistanbul

"This is a busy place with a nice selection of beverages and food. I had a salad here which was very tasty. The bad points are the fact that the..."

Heleen Raes

"The service we got was incredible, atmosphere was more of a sports bar while we were expecting more of a restaraunt, that's our fault for not looking..."

Vince Melgoza

"Some of the best cornbread I’ve ever had comes with their chili which is also delicious. Their Greek salad had a bit more peppers than I’m used..."

Mary Ivory

"We had amazing food & service at Bullfeathers!! Our son fell in love with their dessert. We ended up going 3 days in a row for this delicious..."

Ronitakred Akred

"i used to LOVE coming here but they’ve gone downhill recently and the establishment kinda looks like a dump but the food is still..."

laura olive

"The food and service were pretty good, and we were able to see lots of politicians/staffers in the restaurant and on the street. Did feel a little..."

Evan House

"Good little lunch spot a short walk from Capitol Hill. Descent BLT and..."

Dan Luttrell

Brookland's Finest Bar & Kitchen

82/100 (1966 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food is first rate. The Chef is top notch and personable and the wait staff and bartenders are awesome. They all make your visit so welcoming..."

Donna Macgowens

"Great "neighborhood" spot with big city taste and flavors. Handcrafted soda are amazing. Desserts never disappoint. Literally EVERYTHING we've eaten..."

Johnathan Abraham

"This place is the best. If you are in Brooklyn and you're looking for a place to eat find this place. I am in love with their cobbler and will..."

Alexander Pittinger

"Great food and atmosphere at a great price. We always tell servers to give us a steak medium rare “on the rarer side” and for once, it happened! ..."

Gigi B. Sohn

"Indeed the finest in Brookland. Good menu. Lived in the neighborhood for half a year, ate there on a regular basis - the food NEVER disappointed..."

Anton ten Klooster

"While we waited for our meal we decided to try out the fried pickles n okra. Best choice ever hands down. Next time I will try the Brussel sprout..."

Tasha Bishopcakebride Bishop

"Awesome food! Great service too. Definitely would recommend it. Onion rings were super good and their house salad is..."

Brandi Wood

"Sooooo gooood! Their food is flavorful and the drinks are refreshing. Nice laid back..."

Renia Joy

"I love it here, have been several times, and am actually writing this review from here. Full bar, wonderful house sodas, great brunch menu..."

Mark Christopher Aldridge

"Great atmosphere, great food and service! Very hip, trendy place in the heart of..."

Lea Saslav

"Great service! Delicious food! I recommend it..."

Paul Logan

"Love Brunch and Regular menu! Cuban inspired panini with DC Brau' Corruption is the best..."

Ed Hughes

"5 stars warranted if only for the food alone! The atmosphere Is fine, chill bar/pub feel, but the cocktails and food make this spot a MUST..."

mac cassity

"Going to the bar just for drinks, I had a casual experience. The drinks were okay. Also ordered a dessert and unfortunately it tasted like chocolate..."

Quiana ford

"Definitely a local treasure! I was really impressed with the food and the vibe here! It felt like it didn't draw many tourists, but people were there..."

Caleb Hazard

"This was my second time here. The food is very good. Feels very fresh and homemade. Although the service is great, we found it slow. If that's..."

Kat Gale

"Nice vibe and good food! The music selection was great...the DC vibe was appreciated (Chuck Brown ❤)! Not black-owned for those who are curious. We..."

Yolanda P.

"A great neighborhood restaurant for good hearty meals. Sunday evening so not too busy. Good friendly service and a nice variety on the menu including..."

Richard Bauer

"Consistently delicious for years and years. Comfort food with flavorful seasoning. They have menu items for kids, vegetarians, and really any picky..."

Irene Conforti

"Dined here with my coworkers and we left stuffed. This is a hidden gem in the NE area. Loved the rustic home vibe here. All you get here are..."

Khoi Nguyen

"Went on a Sunday for brunch, got a seat easy enough and the staff were helpful and attentive. The breakfast sandwich made of french toast was great..."

Chris Taylor

"This is a nice spot, with good food and drink and outdoor/open air seating. I enjoyed my fried green tomato and grilled tofu sandwich. Happy hour..."

Bec

"Never disappointed by this place -- food is always on point and service is good. Cocktails are delicious, good beer menu. You'll need a reservation..."

Joshua Chapman

"This place is truly a hidden gem, I was hesitant at first, but as soon I stepped foot in the door, I felt the vibe. I got the shrimp and grits with..."

Jaida :

"Lauren was just amazing. Came in to celebrate my friend’s birthday and the daily specials were provided along with happy hour specials. Everything..."

Tam JB

Blue 44 Restaurant And Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

"Today I stopped by this spot for the first time for lunch after a business meeting and it did not disappoint. Rod was my bartender and was very..."

Matthew Brown Homes

"Oscar is so friendly and welcoming. I think I met the manager/owner recently and he was also a gem. Both very attentive and have great attitudes..."

E B

"We have had the pleasure to partner with Blue 44 for a large event at Escher apartments, a luxury community in the Washington metropolitan area, and..."

Escher Escher

"It's been a staple in the neighborhood for a reason. Fried chicken Mondays. BLT deviled eggs. Fish tacos. Etc etc. A variety of good options. Even..."

MJ M

"Haven't gotten my food yet but this is the best bread I've ever..."

Erica Scott

"Blue 44 is a wonderful relaxed place to meet up with friends. 5of us sit in an open ended booth. Food is delicious; service is just..."

Trina Sobotka

"We tried Blue 44 Restaurant and Bar for the first time in December 2020. Our order included the fried chicken with sides (garlicky green beans,..."

Dana Fager

"By far the BEST gumbo in town, now that Acadiana and Louisiana Kitchen have closed. Can't wait to go back and try their award winning Fried Chicken..."

jeremy lippman

"Excellent service. Fair prices. We went on a Sunday evening without reservations. It seems they are currently serving a limited menu. The food is an..."

Wil Nusser

"Food is good! Bartender is amazing! She nice engaging and makes a mean Old..."

Kimberly Johnson

Tune Inn

82/100 (1977 ratings)

"A true D.C. institution that we can trust! Incredible bar with great history, tradition, and rawness that you want. I saw a dude wearing a Washington..."

Billy Bean

"It's a typical bar. The wings were mediocre but the atmosphere was wonderful and the drinks were really good and well..."

Jamie Massey (Jamie)

"Excellent burgers! I had "The Hangover" which is burger with fried egg, a sausage patty, and cheese. It was delicious, the egg and sausage was unique..."

Drew Matchett

"Super friendly service. Great atmosphere. Mozzarella sticks are huge! The breakfast quesadillas are delicious. The burger was great with huge slices..."

a traveling Mom

"The service was prompt and friendly, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was great! The walls were decorated with taxidermy and memorabilia,..."

Dave Berg

"Hard to find but well worth it. Historic dive bar with excellent food and great service. Stop in and check it out. The beer was cold and the wings..."

Aaron Bonewitz

"We found this place by accident. What a wonderful little location! I had super delicious blueberry pancake breakfast. The coffee was terrific and..."

Donna Theimer

"Wonderful atmosphere, and service. Our server, Ricky was great. Told lots of jokes and really made some out of towners feel very welcomed. The food..."

Billy Pyne

"I came for the atmosphere; I stayed for the excellent service. And I do mean really amazing service on a Sunday afternoon in February when this..."

Critical Chris

"Best spot and coldest beer on the Hill. Hospitality and food on point, no disappointment at..."

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