This is our third visit and we could not be happier! We like to sit at the bar and we have always been greeted promptly and with enthusiasm! Our primary server at the bar twice has been Leon. He is amazing! We do not recall our other primary server but everyone works together as a team! This is what makes a great restaurant and experience. The food has been presented and prepared great the three time we have visited! We have had the happy hour special of a hot dog served with chips or a small salad. The salad is very nice and the kettle chips are great! I have also had the chicken tacos that I had served with the side salad. It's literally one two many tacos for me! This is a great place for couples and family's! Lots of games and not to loud music. If you sit at the bar there is also a nice view of the water/Wharf area! Overall this has been a great experience! Don't miss this place! read more

I've been to Boardwalk at the Wharf quite a few times, and it's one of my favorite places to bring friends or out-of-town guests. I love the whole arcade-meets-bar concept, and the space has a fun, funky vibe that makes it easy to spend a few hours there. That said, I think the food is just okay. It's never really been the reason I go, and I'd probably recommend sticking to drinks if you're stopping by. On my most recent visit with a group of friends, the staff also seemed a little overwhelmed, so service was a bit slower than expected. Even with those drawbacks, I'll definitely be back. The arcade games, atmosphere, and location at the Wharf make it a really fun spot to hang out, even if the food isn't the main attraction. read more

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I thought I'd seen everything weren't it comes time to pay but last night was a "are you kidding me?" moment. I'm pretty much immune to seeing "convenience fee", "service fee", "living wage fee", or some such surprise when the bill comes but last night was a new fresh hell. I stopped into Boardwalk on the Wharf for a quick drink and a bite to eat. I ordered a drink and looked at the menu. I didn't see anything on the menu I liked so I asked for the check. The bill was $9.19 and I tried to give my server a $20 bill but was told this - "Sorry, you don't get any change if you pay with cash." Meaning I would have to use my credit card or pay an extra $10.81. That's more than the price of the actual drink. AYFKM?? Is this even legal? read more

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Boardwalk is fine, but out of all the choices at the Wharf this would be on the bottom of my list unless you have kids. It's nice and fun, but the food is pretty overpriced and there's nothing really special. I stopped by with friends on a Thursday night. You seat yourself, and most of the tables are long communal tables. The decor isn't too exciting although they do have a nice long bar in the front with a great view. The staff were friendly but definitely running around to all the tables. The hot dog was $12 with chips, and it was an average hot dog. I got the Cubano sandwich which was good but not great and was $18. Again, the food was fine but not worth the money. There are a few arcade games, including some pinball machines and crane games. Upstairs they have a basketball game and skeeball. There are no tickets so I would think it would be a nice date night activity. I would guess kids would want tickets or prizes. Boardwalk does an average job with a few different things. I would go instead to a nice restaurant or bar or a great arcade. read more

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I had a great experience here! I came on a whim while randomly walking by, and I saw that they had hotdogs so I had to stop. I got the loaded dog and some nachos with chicken. I love the loaded dog! The hotdog itself was really good quality, and the toppings were generous without being overpowering. The bun stayed intact throughout the whole dog experience, which is rare I feel when you have a lot of toppings like that. The nachos were great but definitely something you need to eat on site as they do not transfer afterwards. I also got a nonalcoholic strawberry slushy and it was quite tasty. I loaded $10 onto a card and got to play a good number of games, including skew ball, basketball tic-tac-toe, and pinball. They have a solid happy hour menu and even though they were shortstaffed, my service was friendly and fast. read more

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In town for the Jazz Festival and while looking for Breakfast/Brunch came across. Boardwalk (near my hotel). It opened at 11.. the food was like warm and lacked any taste. Coffee brought out at 11:17 without cream and sugar (I had to ask twice). The staff were very friendly but maybe Boardwalk should stick to Burgers, Hot Dogs, Fries and leave the Breakfast/Brunch alone. read more

This might be a cool place to come at night (it's an arcade!) but left something to be desired during the day. At least the unlimited buffet did. They had an array of options comparable to a hotel. Nothing special, or that could justify the $31.95 price tag. I saw other diners with trays that looked delicious, so maybe that's where the effort goes? The service wasn't terrible but it wasn't the best. They looked annoyed most of the time. The area itself is cute, perfect for a quick stop (did you SEE the bar?!) and it's the Wharf. We love the Wharf :D I can see this being the perfect spot to come at night for OC vibes, especially with all the restaurants and entertainment in the area. Would I come back? Yes, at night. read more

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Came with a group of 7 adults and 4 kids. We sat outside and fit at one of the outdoor tables. Our server greeted us and took our order pretty quickly, then after we got our food we didn't really see him again. I had a frozen drink without much of a flavor and a club sandwich, which was very good. Inside there are games both on the main level and upstairs-some are claw machines, others are video games and they even have ski ball. Instead of using quarters, you have to preload money onto a card and swipe it for the games-which all cost various points. I think I still have a random number of points leftover on the card. This place is good for outdoor seating and they have a variety of drinks and food. read more

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I visited Boardwalk Bar & Arcade today, but my experience started on a very unwelcoming note. Before I even had a chance to step fully inside, Oscar--a short staff member with a ponytail--approached me with an aggressive, condescending tone. I don't know what gave him the impression that I came to the bar without intending to order, but he repeatedly called me "sweetie" and forcefully insisted that I had to order, even after I clearly assured him I was there to do so. His body language was intimidating as he puffed out his chest, and he continued pacing back and forth, checking in with the bartender to monitor whether I had placed an order yet. However, the highlight of the visit was the bartender, Brendon. Brendon was fantastic--attentive, friendly, and provided great service that saved the visit from being a complete loss. read more

Went here on the day of the cherry blossom festival. They have three different bars so the service was quick. I ordered a hot dog at the bar. It only took about 15 minutes on a day where the wharf was packed so I appreciated that. The hot dog was good. It also came with chips. The chips were some kind of spicy garlic chip. It was honestly not good. They were spicy but somehow still lacked flavor. Would've preferred just a classic potato chip instead. read more

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Fun place for the kids to play arcade games. Picnic table and bar seating downstairs. Great for big groups. Easily got it. Cornhole to play for free. Food came out fast. Service was good. read more

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This place is absolutely fun! The arcade is very fun and energetic. The workers were so nice to us and very funny. The food was very solid . The restaurant looks very nice and 100% good for kids. The hot dog was great and the jumbo pretzel was also great. read more

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We recently visited Boardwalk Bar & Arcade at the Wharf in DC with some friends and our young kids. It's a fun, lively spot that does a great job balancing family-friendly vibes with a bit of adult-time. That said, I think the experience would be a lot smoother if your kids are a little older -- around 8 and up. Ours are younger, and it ended up being a bit tricky to juggle. Our friends wanted to sit outside, which has a nice covered area (great for light rain, which we experienced), but it made it hard to keep an eye on the kids inside playing games. We had to tag-team: one adult inside, one outside, which definitely cut into the relaxing aspect. Seating is mostly high tops or benches without backs, which was surprisingly limiting--especially since one of our guests has a bad back. There were a couple of tables with proper chairs, but very few. We ordered food and found it perfectly fine and standard. The pizza was a crowd-pleaser. I tried the pulled pork sliders, which were too sweet for my taste. The kids were thrilled with the cotton candy, which came in different color options--a fun little touch. Service was friendly, but it could be hard to track someone down, probably because we were outside. The arcade uses a prepaid card system, which is easy to use but can get pricey depending on how game-hungry your kids are. The games are spread out over two floors, so there's a lot to explore. My partner had a cocktail or two and said they were great (he didn't share), and I had a glass of wine that was just right. Overall, this is a spot we'd definitely come back to -- especially when the kids are a little older and more independent. Between the food, drinks, games, and people-watching, it's got a lot going for it. Just be ready to stay flexible if you've got younger ones in tow. read more

We came to boardwalk for drinks after being on one of the city cruises nearby. Boardwalk is always fun for a quick drink, popcorn and come fun arcade games. read more

When every place has a long wait, you come here. We had no wait and sat outside, which was really nice. It was still busy here, and given how busy it was, found the service friendly and attentive enough, which was a nice surprise. Drinks were strong, which we both appreciated. The food menu is very small and likely just heated up quickly, but not awful if you need a bite to eat. We had the pretzel and pizza and both were edible. I'd definitely come back for drinks or if I wanted to play some arcade games. read more

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Brought the kids here and let them pick the rating since it's more of a kids restaurant. They stated that the food was okay but not their favorite. The service was not great. They never asked if we wanted refills and took forever to come with the check. read more

Stopped by after a Sunday brunch and sat at the bar. I had the Paloma Sangria. I usually love a Paloma and Sangrias but I wasn't very excited about the combo. Maybe they should stay separate lol. The bartenders were attentive and the vibe is cute. My sister ordered the "happy meal" option and it included a shot of whiskey, a beer and popcorn. It was cute lol. read more

Stopped by on a beautiful Saturday to have a drink at the outside bar and had a good time. The bartender was very friendly and quick. The drink I got was good (I believe it's a strawberry margarita and a pina colada mixed together), and my friend had a beer that he enjoyed. The reason I'm giving this four stars honestly is for the price of the drinks. read more

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Such a fun spot to grab some tacos and quesadillas! Lots of sitting outside. We had a lovely waitress who was super attentive, informative and kept refilling our waters multiple times without having to ask. She was on top of it! Even let my friend charge her phone. Food came out rather quickly! I enjoyed my mahi mahi tacos , salad was fresh too! My friend enjoyed her chicken quesadillas-- just wish she had a side of salsa and sour cream to dip them in. :) TVs were on but no volume which was fine and for being outside right by the "board walk" it wasn't that noisy. I would come back to try more -- maybe come for HH! read more

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The Boardwalk was ok. Loved that it's off the water, but it's typical bar food. We had the nachos with chicken and it was really good! Service was good too. During our visit it wasn't crowded. For it to be an arcade, there wasn't a lot of games and they were expensive to pay. But that's to be expected. Overall it's ok for a cute date night. read more

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Our server JR was amazing and had GREAT energy and made sure everything was perfect for us! read more

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It's very nice of the young guy to allow me to bring my own food. It's not good. Please don't do like I did. The story was I bought steamed shrimps from the fresh market. Was intrigued by the happy sign, I went to the bar and asked if it was ok to have my own food with your cocktail. The young man said ok. The refreshing mojito was really matching with the steamed shrimp. And so relaxing to watch people walking by. read more

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Maybe this spot is better during an event or happy hour...but very underwhelming on a Sunday afternoon. In fact the restroom seemed to be destroyed from the previous Saturday night. The place was nearly empty, but our server hardly came by our table. We had to go up to the bar to get our tab. They were out of several beer options and the espresso martini had decent flavor, but left a lot to be desired visually. read more

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Walked in to have bottomless mimosas. We had 2 bottles of champagne and 3 different juices. We ordered popcorn and French fries to snack on while watching the game. The hand bottomless brunch going on along with the mimosas. I was glad to see that we could separate what we wanted. The service was fine, there was a young guy serving us as we sat at the bar. He was very attentive and on point. Unfortunately the ambiance wasn't nothing spectacular, it's an arcade with a bar in a great location. Good place to watch the game. 3 stars because some of the staff talked so much stuff about what appeared to be the boss/owner. The conversations was out loud, and we heard every word. I only wanted to watch the game and enjoy my drinks. read more

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Me and my sister came to this restaurant and sat at the bar, my sister said hello and asked to see a menu to our server once we sat down and he said "try again", she said hello and he said "there we go" in a very snotty way. The whole experience put a bad taste in my mouse and made me want to leave. We ordered the salsa and guacamole, which was bland and gross, salt and pepper saved the guac but not the salsa. We closed our tab and went to a diffrent restaurant, I would never recommend this restaurant especially sitting at the bar. Our server was a middle aged man. read more

J.R. was friendly and super attentive. Overall a favorite for us with small kids as a family. Definitely recommend!

Such a cute spot! We had so much fun! We found this place via Instagram! It's so worth it if you're in the DC area. The drinks were expensive and small! Service was ok. read more

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Want to play video games, & eat brunch in the same spot? Yes? I got the venue for you!! There is a spot at the wharf with great views, & a full bar. Nuff said...LET'S GO!! . Where I am: @boardwalkwharf @thewharfdc . Location Reviewed: 715 Wharf St., S.W. Washington D.C. . Menu Includes: Brunch-Bacon, Eggs, Hash, Cereal, Muffins, Sausage, Breakfast Burritos, & Tacos, Hotdogs, Pizza, Nachos, Sandwiches, Cocktails, Beer, Mimosas & MORE!! . Items Reviewed: Their Bottomless Brunch (with bacon, turkey sausage, eggs, muffins, potatoes, fruit, & French toast, $24.95). The Bacon & Eggs...STAMP!! Crisp bacon, & surprisingly fluffy eggs!! The French toast...DELICIOUS! Good with the syrup. The Sausage...DELICIOUS! Your standard link turkey sausage...good. The Potatoes...DELICIOUS! Thoroughly cooked...good. The Fruit...DELICIOUS! There was both wrong with ANY of this food...it was...good, that's it. The Muffin...PASS. It was stale. But I did get to this spot later in the morning. Their Jumbo Pretzel (with honey mustard, & beer cheese sauce $13.95). DELICIOUS!! Huge, & fun to eat. STAMP that cheese, & honey mustard!! Fluffy pungent cheese, & sweet mustard!! Their Breakfast Tacos (with chorizo, sour cream, eggs, jalapeños, & Pico de Gallo $13.95). DELICIOUS. Well cooked chorizo...good. Their Pizza (with pepperoni, red & green peppers, & onions $16.95). DELICIOUS. Good...all the right ingredients were there. Their Triple Decker Club Sandwich (with turkey, ham, bacon, lettuce tomato, mayo, & chips $16.95). DELICIOUS. Nothing wrong...it was just good. Their Lemonade...DELICIOUS. It taste good. . Customer Service: On Point . Online Navigation: Easy . Parking: ROUGH, but you can pay to park in the Wharfs extensive garage. Rates Vary. . Recommendations: This is a fun place for drinks, games, & something to fill your belly while you're there. . Music:YouTube-Rare Essence Eastside 9/8/93 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews read more

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First time here since January and I have to say I def enjoyed the ability to sit outside on their patio and enjoy people watching, the sun, and the overall outdoor city vibe. The avocado toast, chili dog, and mimosas were top tier ! I definite also recommend the nachos and treating yourself to a flight !! - the grapefruit cocktail was my favorite ! & special shout out to Keyanna ! She is truly a gem read more

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JR!!!!!! Just the best. Gotta see him. As friendly as they come. 10/10 constantly attentive and never a dull moment.

JR was a wonderful server! Very attentive and a wonderful bartender, he kept our waters filled and drinks full. Thank you JR!!

JR the bartender was amazing! 100% recommend! Go see him! Super nice and caring. Definitely recommend.

JR has awesome service. He is very attentive and was very kid friendly. Would recommend to bring the family out

JR is awesome great service. He was had great customer service. He was quick and responsive would recommend

I love this place, for someone who lives in Pentagon City and rarely ventures to DC I can say I am very happy I did today. The Boardwalk has a very cool and comfortable vibe. The lighting is magnificent, a very light and open feel. The first floor bar where I was watching my Patriots beat the Bengals was hugeeee! Fantastic selection of beer on tap. Lots of local craft beer too. The Bartender Sophie was super nice and personable, she took very good care of my buddy and I and all her guests, so big shout out to the service! I really can't wait to come back next time and enjoy some more beer sports and atmosphere and maybe try the food too. If you are trying to find a great place to watch the game at the Wharf this is definitely the spot! Thanks! read more

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this place literally advertises doing a happy hour every single day. we were at the wharf for Oktoberfest and the weenis race. at 4 PM we asked for the happy hour special and they said that they were not doing them. we said "that's crazy, it literally says on the menu that it is happening right now ..." and they said "well not today..." So apparently they don't do it on events, which is really annoying. Even though they have the sign outside advertising it. yeah, and if you're not there for happy hour, the drinks are so overpriced, especially the beer. You have to get a pitcher, but even then it's only a dollar cheaper. read more

Our waitress Erica phenomenal very nice kind had a really great energy. Definitely would eat here again. read more

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Food was bad and service not attentive. Very expensive amusement park level food. Very loud music to the point of having to yell to speak to each other. Skip. read more

Went to this place last Saturday. They had one server for over 30 people and he was also waiting on tables downstairs. I am not complaining about his service but the manager should have been on top of things and all he did was walk up and down the steps. I am complaining about them not answering their phone as we have called over 30 times and it just goes to voicemail and no one returns our calls. We were overcharged on our credit card after we left. I authorized a payment of 104.84 which included a surcharge that he couldn't explain and out credit bill shows 111.84. I don't understand how a restaurant can stay in business with this kind of process. Food was okay...but very noisy and difficult to hold a conversation. Guess with the celebrity being there, they weren't concerned about anyone else. I'll never go there again read more

This place is just really over priced for the quality and quantity of food and drinks. The location for this place is right on the wharf. I assume their target audience are tourists with kids. I really like the arcade and board walk games they have. The outdoor seating is my favorite spot. It's great people watching. Service is hit or miss. Our waiter appeared to be avoiding us. We were a pretty low key so did not need constant attention. But trying to close out the tab took forever. The establishments ability to spilt the bill for large groups is appreciated. Indoors is really nice. Large seating areas upstairs bar. Drinks are really expensive. A small cocktail glass full of frozen drink is costly. It's a good drink. But it appears it lacks value. read more

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