The food was amazing, and the owner was so sweet!! She clearly has a passion for her restaurant…read moreand it shows!

Pesce was amazing! The owner greeted us and was so kind. Love supporting a business where the owner…read morereally cares and works to make sure you have a great experience. Our server was super fun and nice and attentive. They have the best lobster bisque on the planet, hands down. They put it as the base of their lobster/mussel/shrimp dish which was amazing. I had the lobster risotto and it was perfect. The lobster was delicate, the risotto was that absolutely perfect texture righttttt beyond al dente. Risotto is hard to nail, but it was perfect. They pack all their dishes with plenty of herbs and flavor. Highly highly recommend coming here!

"Not Your Average Joe !" Classy Restaurants come with a certain charm the minute you enter the…read moreestablishment , and their inner decor for one reason or another ( which I can't explain ) makes you feel comfortable and at ease. Well Joe's Seafood checks every box and some others I didn't mention. The entire staff is professional, in a warm welcoming way. They ensure that your experience is a delightful one, filled with superb pampering service. And then there's the food !!! This is when I was totally floored... for starters the assorted bread basket for the table is absolutely delicious ( I literally had to force myself to stop alternating between the muffins and mini biscuits ) Since I was eating light today I ordered the seafood salad ( chilled lobster & shrimp on top ) and the salad was so fresh and had that crisp salad crunch that mesmerized my taste buds with every bite !!! DC hands down is one of the top restaurant city's in the country and Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is a big reason I can make that statement with absolute confidence !!!

The most overpriced restaurant I've been to in Washington. No where near as good as Joe's in…read moreFlorida. $54 for a dozen of the smallest oysters I've ever seen. They could have fit in a thimble. The stone crabs were tasteless. The best was the coleslaw. It took forever to get a glass of wine and ice tea. I will not recommned it to anyone. Ambiance was OK, the place was packed. People were very casual, which surprised me for such an expensive restaurant.

Portion size is small. Food is delicious. Great service and…read morea neat ambiance.. ...... why yelp needs 85 characters??

Very small fast food type place with excellent food and pleasant service. The salmon was delicious…read moreand even the French fries were great. They have alcoholic drinks in addition.

It has been years since I have eaten at Hank's. Too long really. But we wanted some seafood and…read moretheir Dupont location was close so - off we went. We were seated immediately and the dining room is adequate. Sufficiently decorated to make it okay. It is furnished for maximum occupancy which is fine. Think casual place, almost bar with food, not fancy at all. I do not mean for this to be a negative comment. Hank's presents itself as more of a beachside joint, not a high end seafood restaurant. Each of these sorts of restaurants has a place in the spectrum. Our waiter - Keith or Kevin - I'm so sorry but I cannot remember his name - was GREAT! Funny, good at his job, great personality and helpful. He started out with a corny, but cute, joke and he kept getting better all night. The manager too was quite good, professional and friendly. What a great staff! The food is good. I could talk about the lobster bisque (a bit on the strong side) or the flounder (a bit on the salty side). But, honestly, the food was good and I enjoyed it a lot. I did not complain about any of it nor do I think a complaint was necessary. So, as I said before, it had been years since I had last eaten at Hank's. But it won't be that long anymore. I recommend Hank's for a casual seafood meal.

I finally checked out Hank's Oyster Bar for their Monday $1 oyster special, and it lived up to the…read morehype. I sat at the bar to access happy hour (bar-only, but oysters are available everywhere). Ordered a dozen oysters, bacon-topped deviled eggs, Old Bay fries, a salmon slider, and a tequila pineapple drink. Everything was solid-- the oysters were fresh, the deviled eggs were flavorful, and the Old Bay fries were perfectly seasoned. The standout for me was the salmon slider-- the sauce was so good I wish I ordered more. Great vibe for a casual happy hour. I'd definitely come back, especially for the $1 oysters.

Le Diplomate always goes above and beyond. The service was top tier, and very responsive. I sat on…read morethe patio, so I was able to enjoy outdoor festivities on 14th Street while Al's drinking a frozen rose. The Ricotta Ravioli was so delicious, I only wish that more than four was provided. Will definitely return. A must visit if you find yourself near U Street or 14th Street.

One of the famous establishments in Washington D.C. so I had to try it! I booked a reservation and…read moregot seated immediately. The restaurant is lively and the decor is very welcoming. The waiters and staff are attentive and it made the experience good. Food: - The bread was delicious. Soft, pillowy, and they offered three different varieties. - French onion soup: 4/5, the soup is really close to what I've had in France so this was a good start! The cheese is thick and the bread soaks up all of the flavor of the soup. The soup was very warming and cozy. - Steak frites: 3/5, the steak was overcooked unfortunately. But the flavor was great. The frites were great.

Incredible experience. Service and food were stellar. All the recommendations from the server and…read morehostess were on point. Restaurant is a nice ambiance and Evon was the best server we have had dining out in a while who didn't mind us lingering longer to catch up with our friends. Our friends had been for dinner and loved their food, so we came back to try brunch. The jumbo lump crab gratin in particular stood out - perfectly grilled bread and creamy, decadent crab spread. We're able to share it for four people. The avocado crab toast was also good. Highly recommend the shrimp and grits. The fennel seed and Aleppo oil calamari sauce was so yummy. The apple and celery salad with cheddar, dates, pistachio and hot honey vinaigrette came together so well and was really refreshing. Good Bloody Mary. Everything we tried was on point. Maybe could have skipped the cinnamon bun, but that's just because everything else was so good.

After a day at the Trinidad Embassy, we wanted a place to relax, enjoy some food, and stroll in the…read morenice weather. Cordelia was a local suggestion right in the center of the action. Six locals who take food seriously and fellowship even more so. Having a well known hospitality insider in our group set the tone early when the restaurant manager recognized him immediately. We pretty much ordered most of the appetizers from the brunch menu. Crudo, calamari, cinnamon buns, two types of coal roasted oysters, oysters on the half shell, and a smoked trout caviar bump. Most were so good, we ran it back for seconds. The coal roasted oysters stood out most. We had a slight pause before ordering entrees because we knew someone at the bar, and ended up talking and including those around them. The atmosphere was so inviting that we all shared food and drink recommendations and ordered another round. The sangria was especially good. When dinner arrived it looked so good we had to try each other's dishes. Lamb chops, burger, grilled branzino, steak frites, and linguini frutti di mare. The branzino was one of the best I have ever tried, cooked with a crust on the outside that felt like a flavor party on the first bite. The service and atmosphere left us ready for the next phase. A short walk to bread pudding and ice cream at a nearby spot. Union Market is a vibe and a community experience and Cordelia is right in the heart of the action. A table worth coming back to again and again.

Amazing experience! The food was delicious, the service was friendly and attentive, and the…read moreatmosphere was warm and welcoming. Everything was well prepared and served promptly. I would definitely recommend this place and look forward to visiting again.

We had an absolutely fantastic experience at Old Ebbitt Grill! The atmosphere is unmatched, but the…read morefood and the service truly stole the show. I ordered the New York Strip, and my wife got the Meatloaf, both were cooked to absolute perfection and incredibly flavorful. It's easy to see why this place is a DC staple. What made our night truly memorable, though, was our server, Charlie. He was hands-down the best! Not only was his service flawless, but he also went above and beyond by giving us a tour of the restaurant and walking us through its rich history. It added such a special, personal touch to our evening. Great food, rich history, and phenomenal hospitality. Thanks, Charlie, for a wonderful night! We will definitely be back.

Anson was our waiter/ new homeboy!! Absolutely loved everything he showed us the ropes since it was…read moreour first time. Definitely will not be the last. The seafood was top tier and THEE freshest. Beyond the seafood the lamb chops deserve their own page on the menu. Go check them out and don't forget we need to love beyond in these crazy times.

Overall a good experience. The food and the service were great. It's a busy place but the wait time…read moreis adequate. I will definitely go back.

I visited The Fish Shop for the first time yesterday and left genuinely impressed on every level…read more One beautiful surprise, at least on Saturdays, is the farmer's market that sets up right out front, a gorgeous spread of fruit and vegetables you rarely see in a grocery store. It's a lovely thing to wander through before heading in to eat just a few feet away. The setting itself doesn't feel like Washington at all. With the charming little patio and relaxed vibe, you could imagine you're in another country, and it strikes a wonderful balance between easygoing and sophisticated. Little touches go a long way for me, and they nailed them here: silverware with the lovely illusion of polished silver and elevated stemware that added an extra bit of vibe to the whole experience. The staff were wonderfully accommodating from the start: everything was still soaked from the heavy rain the night before, but they went out of their way to set us up in a lovely shaded spot so we'd stay cool and comfortable. That same care showed up in a much bigger way later, when one of our party passed out from a health issue unrelated to the meal, and the team handled it with calm, attentiveness, and real heart. Now, the food. The brunch menu hits all the classics, chicken and waffles, eggs Benedict with fun variations featuring crab and smoked fish, all the good stuff. I settled on the lobster roll, which was incredibly good, served with Old Bay fries that came out perfectly hot and crisp, exactly the way fries should always arrive, with ketchup on the side. We also tried the tuna tartare and the buffalo oysters, which were a blast: fried oysters with a blue cheese dressing and hot sauce, served in the cutest presentation in shells on smooth lake pebbles. On the drinks side, I had a "Bloody Margaret," a gin-based riff on a Bloody Mary, and it was wonderfully spicy, just the way I like it. The cocktail list overall is playful and worth exploring. Oysters are clearly one of their fortes. They focus on Virginia oysters, so it's a single variety, but they do a lot with it across a range of preparations. There's also a fun Virginia peanut-centric theme running through the menu.

The Fish Shop is visually stunning. The food was enjoyable, the only thing is, I wish they had more…read moreoptions offering a mix of traditional sides with their creative dishes. It is pricey, lucky for me it was my birthday and I could simply enjoy myself. My cocktail was exquisite, forgot what it was called but reminded me of a pina colada, but not as thick. The flavor and the freshness of the Whole fried fish, with fragrant herbs, tamarind and lime dressing was good. The Parker House Rolls were fluffy, but nothing I would put on the highly recommended list. Our waiter was very kind and personable. Other than that, I'm not sure if I would come back. Most people enjoy Caribbean style restaurants that master various fish for a fraction of the price and more food. While the "more food part" may be considered low- brow, I'm sure I am saying what many are thinking.

I can only review for dessert but wow their carrot cake is massive, moist and perfection. The…read moreserver added caramel and toasted pecans on top. The best way to have carrot cake! Espresso martini was excellent too. We sat in the bar area and the service was prompt. I also enjoyed their light up menus. Great spot for a drink and dessert!

I had an horrible experience. Came here for my birthday and it started off great. Until my husband…read moretold the server that he had an allergy and the dish came out with his allergy. Once the new meal came out it was made incorrectly. We had to flag down a manger just for him to say well what do want us to do about it. Very disappointing. Would not recommend. I am open to discussing this further with the establishment.