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    Avenue Grill

    3.1 (87 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican
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    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Mojo Pork on Tostones
    Cass A.

    We ate here while staying at the Marriott for a conference. The difference in breakfast and lunch was wide. Breakfast I would give a 1-2 star as I received a burnt bagel and pink breakfast sausage. The lunch I could give 4-5 stars because the mojo pork on the tostones were incredibly flavorful with a balance of textures. We had pretty good service in both instances.

    Salmon bagel and fruit plate
    Ivan S.

    It's a hotel restaurant with overpriced menu, all you need to know about it. I stayed at JW Marriott and had breakfast here. Salmon bagel I got was $17, fruit plate another $7, and coffee $5. The JW currently has their lounge closed for elites and they give $30 breakfast credit per person per night, so that works out, but otherwise definitely wouldn't go here. Oh and they have breakfast buffet for $24/person, the buffet actually looked quite nice with a lot of options.

    Can I interest you in some "Amish" chicken (hint: say no)?
    Tom T.

    Boy oh boy, did I want to love this place. I go to the National Theatre about once a month and the proximity score is a 5. Sadly, how close you are to my final destination earns you no stars. We showed up for a pre-show lunch at 12:30. I understand that this is the end of the brunch buffet but I knew that going in. The place was mostly empty with a limited number of people catching some March Madness and the service was a little bit slow considering the empty tables. To say that the menu was thin would be an understatement. My 11 year-old, who despises being offered a kids' menu, had to ask to see the kids' menu in hopes of improved options. So let's talk food. I had what they referred to as "Amish Chicken." Now I'm pretty confident that the Amish are not known for pounding a chicken breast for 30+ minutes but this poor thing looked like it had been run over by a convoy of Mack trucks on 495. The "Amish" process then apparently is to overcook said chicken by about fifteen minutes. I'm going to go with, "not a fan." The youngest (the one who reverted to the kids' menu) went with the spaghetti and meatballs which I immediately wished that I'd ordered when my "Amish" chicken showed up. Well...that is until I tasted it. Is it possible for a meatball to taste like freezer burn (that's a rhetorical question)? Why yes, yes it is. I'm going to go with "seriously not a fan." Kid #2 ordered a burger that he said was "meh" which, considering how the rest of the meal was going, was a ringing endorsement. The fries, though, looked great but were a tremendous letdown. The Mrs. had a salmon caesar salad which was also "meh." So I gave them one star because I can't give them zero (it's like getting 200 points for filling your name in correctly on the SAT) and I gave them one star for the burger's and salad's meh-ness. We will not be returning here for lunch...or probably ever. Sorry.

    Burger and fries
    Cara L.

    The honest reason for the 4th star was our service. It was WOW!! Genuinely some of the BEST service ever!! Smiles, prompt, kind and everyone seemed to be happy to be there and loved their job. This is so rare. Our kids even commented on how nice and happy and friendly everyone was!! Well done!! Food was ok but I'd come back for the service alone. I had the burger and Fries. Decent. Loved the bun. Nice and buttery. Hubby had fried Chicken- that's a huge winner!! Kiddos had spaghetti w meatballs - great for kids and generous kid sized portion. Appetizers was great/ spicy chicken. I'd order that again for sure!!

    Gwen S.

    It is conveniently located next to the national Theater. The menu is typical fair. The salmon and burger were okay. I wouldn't say this is a destination restaurant but for the area it's okay.

    Fried Brussel Sprouts
    Nicole E.

    After a busy day of travel and walking to most of the monuments, I made it back to my hotel and was exhausted. Travelling alone for a conference, I was going to venture to dinner outside of the hotel, but decided to try Avenue Grill which was in my hotel, the JW Marriot. I was skeptical at first. The decor was a little outdated and the restaurant was pretty empty. I was seated immediately, but it took a while for a server to greet me. The menu has small plates, salads and entrees. I decided on two small plates as my meal. It wasn't a large menu, but there was variety and I wanted to try multiple items. I ordered the crab Mac and cheese and fried brussel sprouts. The brussels were crisp and delicious. They had a sweet sauce and some basil and onions mixed in. I didn't care for the basil, but still devoured half the bowl before moving on to the Mac and cheese. The Mac and cheese was divine. It was piled really high so it was like playing jenga to make sure it didn't tip over. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich. I liked the crisp texture of breadcrumbs and parmesan on top. And the pieces of crab were fairly generous chunks. I enjoyed the meal a lot. Other than the somewhat slow service and decor, I would recommend trying the food or order through room service if you are staying at the hotel.

    Turkey Club Sandwich w/Homemade Chips.  The picture doesn't do it justice on how much food this actually is!  Yummy!
    Bethany E.

    We were in D.C. for a sightseeing day. It was getting later in the day and the food court at the Ronald Reagan building was closing. We looked up something nearby to eat. Avenue Grill popped up and away we went! I'm so glad we stopped here. The restaurant is located in the JW Marriott. The hostess was very friendly. Everything was very clean and modern. You are given a bread basket which after a long day of not eating made it delightful! I had ordered the turkey club sandwich which is served with homemade chips. Oh My Goodness!! This sandwich alone could be easily split between two people. There was so much food on this plate! Usually when you order a sandwich, it's portioned enough for one. My friend and I had to chuckle about how much food was brought out! And let me tell you.... this was wonderfully great! There was so much turkey! There was so many chips! I did not regret one bite of my meal. If you are looking for somewhere to please your appetite during your sightseeing, stop here! You'll love it!

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    Cousin N.

    My daughter and I, we ate here yesterday, the food and service was outstanding. We sat next to the fireplace and enjoyed the warmth and quiet. I had the Cesar Salad with Crabcake and my daughter had the Angus Burger. The crabcake was the freshest and largest crabcake I ever had in my entire life! No fillers, it was 86% crab from the great state of Maryland with scallions and herbs.Simply delicious! Also the corn crab soup was so good.

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    Le Diplomate - Croque madame - so good

    Le Diplomate

    4.3(5.8k reviews)
    1.0 mi•Logan Circle
    •$$$

    This was easily one of the strongest dining experiences I've had in Washington. The server knew the…read moremenu inside and out, gave solid recommendations, and stayed on top of everything without hovering. We went with the steak frites, onion soup, and steak tartare, and every dish delivered. Great food backed by service that actually stands out. This place is on my list whenever I'm back in Washington.

    What a special place in Washington, DC we have here…read more It is said a lot of members of congress dine here and I can understand why. Everything is delicious here!!! I started here for my birthday with some escargots, fantastic. Pro-Tip: Don't forget you can dip that terrific breadbasket they give you with some of the leftover garlic sauce from your escargots. We both decided to split the Beef Bourguignon. The most tender beef you can imagine, you do not need a knife to eat, and it was accompanied with buttery goodness in the creamy potatoes and some carrots for good measure. For dessert we ordered the vanilla bean crème brûlée. French dessert at a French restaurant was a no brainer. The top of the dessert packed a crispy, sugary, slightly burnt tasting palate cleanser that definitely will keep you a pick me up, who needs an ECT shock to get the heart going when you can take a scoop of pure sugary bliss! This is a must go to if you are in the DC area, but be sure to make reservations it fills up quickly. As always people SYOY!!!

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    Dining area

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    Escargot

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    Unconventional Diner - Lebanese Fried Rice

    Unconventional Diner

    4.4(3.5k reviews)
    0.8 mi•Shaw, Downtown
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    I went here before catching my flight.... We didn't make reservations because we didn't truly know…read morehow many people were coming. There were 6 of us and we had about 1.5 hour wait... for such a busy restaurant, we were ok waiting and our flight wasn't for several hours. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Once in, they stored our luggage in a closet behind the host station. I thought that was very nice as we didn't know where we'd be putting it. Our server was very friendly and offered recommendations. We ordered a few bottles of mimosas and they came with 3 juices. (calamansi was my favorite juice) we also had hibiscus lemonade and Hawaiian Punch. I had LOADED BREAKFAST BISCUITS and it was very delicious. I subbed regular sausage for turkey and it was on the side. The picture doesn't do it justice because I found myself wanting to try and recreate this recipe at home. The vibes were good. Food was delicious and the server was amazing. Would come back here.

    I can't believe I've lived in the DMV this long and am just now trying Unconventional Diner! The…read morename definitely fits as the brunch was anything but ordinary and packed with flavor. Service was a little slow at first, but the food definitely made up for it. The chicken & waffles were incredible: juicy, tender chicken with a crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside waffle. The shakshuka was equally flavorful and had me feeling like I wasn't even in the DMV! If you're looking for a unique brunch spot, definitely add this one to your list. **I'd recommend making a reservation**, especially with the foot traffic from the nearby convention center.

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    Unconventional Diner - Space is large, bright, and contemporary.  Reservations recommended.

    Space is large, bright, and contemporary. Reservations recommended.

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    The Capital Burger - Our namesake burger is served French onion-style with caramelized onions, Wisconsin Grand Cru gruyère and shallot aioli.

    The Capital Burger

    4.3(1.2k reviews)
    0.7 mi
    •$$

    This place is sooo good! Perfect ambiance, the vibe is kind of a modern pub without being dark and…read moredreary, big comfortable booths, plenty of space to not feel like you're part of someone else's conversation. Honestly we were so pleasantly surprised by how good the burgers are! I had the Capital Burger which had such incredible flavor and the burger itself is thick and juicy. Despite having just had a big dinner somewhere else, as I write this, my mouth is watering. My daughter had the wild mushrooms burger and she loved it -- the aioli had the perfect tang to go with the mushroom and Swiss, both burgers were cooked perfectly medium as requested. The old fashioned was just your typical old fashioned with a slice of candied bacon attached to the outside of the glass. We were hoping for something smokier and a little different but it was still a very good Old Fashioned. We shared the chocolate mousse and it was perfection. Yum! If I lived here this would be my new regular spot.

    A rather nice restaurant, typical DC expensive, the food was good, with nice atmosphere, good…read moreservice, clocking in at about $42 before tip for a burger and milkshake. I had the blue cheese and black truffle cheeseburger, with bacon, and it was good. . Very good. I could not identify or really pinpoint where the black truffles came in, but the beef was well seasoned. The additions were a dollar too expensive across the board so I skipped those. The fries were sort of stereotypical, nothing really fancy about those. I debated about having the truffle fries, but didn't really wanna pay the extra three dollars. Bless my server, he didn't know what black truffles were, either. The Reesie's peanut butter cup Skrewball milkshake was quite good. Good use of Skrewball. Could've done with a little more alcohol, but what a great combination. Good taste. Vanilla ice cream and peanut butter all the way through. My only .. concern.. were the pickles. There's this NoVA chain restaurant that serves POPCORN before the meal, which I think has to be the most depressing, unappetizing, lazy and cheap way to start a meal. Capital Burger servers sliced sweet pickles in a jar. That.. is a step up from popcorn, but not by much... If I was in the mood for a burger and boozy milkshake, this would be on the list, but not my first choice.

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    The Capital Burger - Our Stoli Doli spiked shake is long sought & loudly slurped. Stoli Vodka hand-spun w/rich vanilla ice cream & topped w/candied pineapple

    Our Stoli Doli spiked shake is long sought & loudly slurped. Stoli Vodka hand-spun w/rich vanilla ice cream & topped w/candied pineapple

    The Capital Burger - Blue Cheese and Truffle Burger topped with cabernet-braised red onions.

    Blue Cheese and Truffle Burger topped with cabernet-braised red onions.

    The Capital Burger - The Capital Burger offers signature burgers, handcrafted cocktails, local brews and award-winning wines.

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    St. Anselm - 16 oz Prime Ribeye

    St. Anselm

    4.4(1.2k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    •$$$

    Wow x3 If you love steak, gourmet cocktail, comfort food…read morewith a fine dining twist - this is the place. This place definitely lives up to its name! Place: it has more of a casual feeling with some ambience. Feels comfortable with wooden furnitures. Service: I believe we had Micah who was just exceptional- very personable and gave us the perfect recommendations. Fast and prompt service. Food: every dish we ordered was amazing. Cobb salad was really great- but the bacon on top was theee best bacon I've ever had. I've been content with just that order. Amazing oysters- fresh and condiments went very well. Now steak was Cooked to perfection and seasoned well. Now-- I am not a "bread lover" but Micah said the place was known for its biscuit (they charge for it and I would too if it's this good). Told him about my lukewarm love for the bread and he said "I would order it for educational purposes". I like education , especially this kind of education so I did- and yes, it is true. It was theee highlight of the night. Oh it's special. Crispy- and buttery almost like half croissant and half biscuit. The jam and pimemto cheese just out of this world. We actually came home and researched the recipe of "wanna be- st. Anselm biscuit" Definitely one of the best educational experience I've had. Price: I thought it was reasonable. Great portion of food that's why. St. Anselm - thank you and we shall make some excuse to come back to DC to come here again.

    Really cool vibe accompanied by high energy staff that works well together. I came here with steak…read morein mind but ended up opting for the fish... not a great idea... way to salty and appreciate the willingness to refire...was kinda basic. Extensive wine list may bring me back but not 100% convinced. Perhaps slow down, stop overdressing the food (salt and salad dressing were a tad excessive) and strive for quality along with speed and we may have a winner

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    St. Anselm - Bar area

    Bar area

    St. Anselm - Grilled Oysters

    Grilled Oysters

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    The Hamilton - District Wings

    The Hamilton

    3.9(4.1k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    •$$

    It's been YEARS since I've been to The Hamilton. A recent trip to DC and a free gift card is what…read morebrought me here. I went for brunch, but was in more of a lunch mood. I sat outside on the patio. To start, I got the calamari appetizer. Yall! Their calamari is so freakin good! The remoulade sauce that comes with it just takes it to the next level. I got the crab cake entree and it was just what I needed. I recommend replacing the tartar sauce with their remoulade sauce. The Tea Time mocktail was very refreshing. The service was good. The only downside is that there was an issue with the gift card that I won from their social media page. After some back and forth, they eventually honored it and all was well. But this experience was definitely better than my past experience, so I'm adding a star.

    As part of the Clyde's restaurant group, we were excited to try this since we love Old Ebbitt…read more However, we were a bit let down from the food. My girlfriend got the steak and eggs which she thought was good but on the saltier side. I got the crab cake benedict but my eggs were way overcooked and not runny whatsoever. My server was nice and apologetic about it. The sushi was surprisingly good and fresh. I was skeptical at first about sushi at an American restaurant but was happily surprised. Overall, a bit disappointed about the restaurant but may have been an off day. Would love to comeback and try their signature burger. Apps: Paradise Roll Entrees: Steak and Eggs and Crab Cake Eggs Benedict

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    The Hamilton - The bar and partial dining area.

    The bar and partial dining area.

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    Ragu Americana & Rigatoni - delicious, fresh pasta

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    City Tap House Penn Quarter - Pulled Pork Nachos

    City Tap House Penn Quarter

    3.9(1.9k reviews)
    0.5 mi
    •$$

    At my recommendation, my son and his girlfriend went here after a day of touring in D.C…read more. Apparently, they ordered the blue crab, mac & cheese, and chicken wings. Both reported, it was an outstanding choice. They enjoy the time before they took the Metro back home. There are no complaints about the service, and they didn't really mention what the place looks like. But it could not have been too bad. They did say, it was clean and nice in the 22-year-olds that's a compliment. They also said it was convenient to get to the metro from there.

    I won't be back unfortunately and you should probably keep walking and find something else. Didn't…read morerealize what kind of restaurant this was until I was told to order off an app and then my food would be ran out to me...and that's all you get for customer service. Runners just do that. Run around the restaurant throwing food down on tables and run back to the kitchen. Never checking on anyone to see if they need anything and how the food is. I ordered the SW Salad ($16.50) with a steak add on ($9.00) at medium temp. I also ordered a cup of Clam Chowder ($5.95) as an appetizer. Chowder came out pretty much right on top of my salad, but no big deal. Chowder was decent taste, but only found one clam. Ok whatever. Salad came out looking like a side salad on a large plate with five slices of rare, tough steak. It was so rare, that it was extremely hard to cut through, but again, who was I going to talk to about it. No wait staff would even look my way. I couldn't even get a refill on my water and there is no place in the app to order a glass of water...so that's that. Unfortunately it was just an extremely bad experience for $40. I'll be looking for dinner somewhere else tomorrow night.

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    City Tap House Penn Quarter - Bar

    Bar

    City Tap House Penn Quarter - Pretzel  appetizer

    Pretzel appetizer

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