I'm shocked this spot doesn't have better reviews! I was blessed by the weather gods to come on a…read moregorgeous spring day, so I experienced the best St. Vincent has to offer. My friend and I shared curly fries and Brussels sprouts along with a bottle of chilled red. Everything was delicious and our wine was recommended by a consultant on staff. I'll easily return here to catch up with friends or even enjoy some time to myself!

I had such a great experience at St. Vincent Wine! I went on a Thursday night for a friend date,…read moreand it was the perfect setting to catch up. The food was delicious, the wine selection was excellent, and the overall atmosphere was fantastic. What really made the evening special was the live jazz music -- it created such a relaxed and inviting vibe while we enjoyed our dinner and conversation. The combination of great food, great wine, great company, and live music made for a perfect night out. If you're looking for a cozy spot in DC with amazing ambiance, this is definitely it. I can't wait to go back!

For a wine bar, I expected a slightly more elevated experience…read more I like that there was outdoor seating (It was a beautiful day when we visited), however there was no one to tell us whether to seat ourselves or wait to be seated. I was waiting for my friend to arrive and countless times the staff walked past me without a word or a glance: no greeting, no invitation to see myself, not even asking if I needed help...nothing. Just incredibly unwelcoming. If I hadn't made such a significant time investment trying to secure a parking space, I would have left immediately. After my friend arrived, we flagged down one of the servers who told us that we could seat ourselves outside. We did so and ordered a round of cocktails: an Aperol Spritz for me and Air Mail for my friend, along with a charcuterie board. The seating outside was picnic benches with chipped paint. Our charcuterie board arrived long before our drinks did. We were half done with the board by the time the drinks arrived. The charcuterie board was delivered with no plates and only one napkin for two people. Additionally, because there were no plates, a significant amount of our charcuterie board ended up on the picnic table. The board had lots of items on it and it was very difficult to remove an item or slice some cheese without something else sliding off. The cocktails were decent. Not the best we've had, but also not the worst. They were inconsistent though. The first two I had were much better than the last one, which tasted distinctly different. When we decided to get food, I ordered the chicken schnitzel sandwich while my friend got the Cubano sandwich. In most places, when you order a sandwich, fries are included. Not here. But at least my sandwich was served on an aluminum tray. My friend received her sandwich wrapped in paper. No plate; Just wrapped up like it was to-go. Since no fries were included with her sandwich she ordered a side of the chili cheese fries instead. She ate a few of them but I could tell by her face (and the fact that the bowl remained largely untouched after those few initial fries) that they were not good. My sandwich was okay. Just ok. It arrived warm, not hot, so I'm not sure if it was freshly made. Flavor-wise it was a little bland. I think it probably would have been better served just as schnitzel and not as a sandwich. For dessert, I ordered one of their oversized chocolate chip cookies. Again, it was just not good. Chocolate chip cookies are fairly hard to mess up but this one was just... Bad. It had more of a cake-like consistency... And not even very good cake. I took one bite and that was one too many. Between the difficulty finding parking, the general aloofness of the staff, and the terrible food... I'd recommend passing on this place.

Cool place; chill vibes, great food; excellent service…read more Burger is great. Be sure to get the double patties for the full effect. Kale salad is good but a little over dressed and salty, in my opinion. Be mindful there's not a lot of parking spaces. You'll find free street parking if you just drive around a bit, but it does require a brief walk in a hilly neighborhood. Nom nom nom!

Poplar is a must have! It's a very small location so I'd highly recommend making sure you have a…read morereservation. But the food was amazing. They have a new menu each week but the choices for both food and beverage are clearly well thought out. The staff are so knowledgeable on the selections as well. I truly appreciated each element of the meal. We had a wonderful experience and can't wait to bring our friends!

We enjoyed our dinner at Poplar, in which they offer an ever-changing prix-fixe menu…read more The courses included: +a Manifest Sourdough Bread - with house-cultured butter +Carosello Cucumber and Charentais Melon Carpaccio - with caperberries and Sicilian olives +Chilled Asparagus Soup - with roasted fiddleheads and pickled white asparagus +Stuffed Morels a la Normande - with spring peas, fava beans, and asparagus tips +Gnocchi alla Romana - with spring porcini, goat cheese, and summer truffle +and, a Strawberry Rhubarb Basque Cheesecake for dessert There is also an 'off menu' where you can add, or have your prix-fixe vegetarian, vegan, and/or GF! The space is intimate and cozy, and great for date nights or little celebrations. Service was super friendly and attentive, and the place does get packed! Be sure to make reservations! +prix-fixe menu +great for date nights +friendly & attentive staff

Pablo was the best server ever! He was very informative, helpful, and accommodating to the parties…read moreallergies. To the point where he circled what food could be eaten/be modified/to avoid. He was awesome all around, please give this man a big fat raise. The place was super loud but if you II sit away from the bar (ex. Inside/outside) you can still have a great time. Went on a Thursday with a 9:45 reservation and did not get seated until 10. Do with that what you wish. Regardless the hostess was very nice! Food was amazing and very quick service with both drinks and tapas. Next time I go I will be trying some more tapas because everything u had was amazing. Perfect place for a social scene, I would not say first date vibes only cause it's blaring loud. But blaring loud with chatter because the place host the best vibes and environment. Will be back. MAKE A RESERVATION

Barcelona was okay but has room for improvement…read more I checked out the menu and other Yelp reviews before visiting. Many of the reviews mentioned the loud music, tightly packed tables, and lukewarm food, which is exactly what I experienced. I don't want to feel like I'm in a club, watch servers barely squeak by my table, or eat room temp food. We visited on Sunday night for a 6 PM reservation. The place was busy but not full, and got a little busier by the time we left around 7:15 PM. There was a small line at the host stand, but people were quickly seated. The host initially took us to a two-top next to a four-top that had a baby in a high chair and some kids books/toys nudging into our table space. We politely asked for a different table, which the host accommodated, but we shouldn't have to ask; they should give guests more space proactively. Our waiter was not particularly friendly or helpful. He asked us about allergies, but did not offer to explain the menu, make recommendations, or anything else. I overheard the waiter at the table next to us telling his table all about the menu and warning them to order any large dishes early, because they can take up to 45 minutes to prepare. We got no such advice; thankfully, we didn't plan to get any large dishes. I do appreciate that the food pacing was pretty good, all the dishes came out quickly and were cleared quickly, and our waiter offered us another piece of bread later (for a dish that only came with one piece and should have come with two...). We got a pitcher of red sangria ($38) which was 4 glasses worth. The sangria tasted fine but was very generic; nothing special, not much fruit, lots of ice. The server who poured it for us did it in a very noisy, distracting way -- shaking it a lot to get the ice to settle, struggling to balance the amount of ice in each glass, spilling some ice on the floor. It was unpleasant and almost comical. We tried eight different tapas dishes: Eggplant Caponata ($7.5), Rainbow Carrots ($8.5), Whipped Sheep's Cheese ($8.5), Cauliflower ($9.5), Grilled Chicken Thigh ($10.5), Bacon-Wrapped Dates ($8.5), Jamon and Manchego Croquetas ($7.5, four pieces), and Lamb Merguez ($10.5). Everything was pretty good. The best dishes were the Sheep's Cheese and Chicken Thigh. The cheese was a nice portion and worked well with the honey. It only came with one piece of bread and should have come with two. Also, although the bread had grill marks on it, it was not warm at all, barely room temperature. The chicken was excellent all around -- tender, salty, spicy, with a very nice green sauce. All the other dishes were ok but had room to improve. The croquetas -- which I love in any form -- had a nice, crunchy exterior and a soft interior that reminded me of mashed potatoes. I wouldn't say they tasted particularly like jamon and manchego, though. The bacon-wrapped dates -- also a favorite dish -- were fine if a bit sweet; the blue cheese on the plate cut this a bit, but I wanted more flavor from the bacon, which was lost against the sweetness of the date. The carrots looked pretty but had different levels of doneness -- some softer or harder than others -- and I wanted more flavor from the sauce. The lamb merguez came with fava hummus and both tasted bland. The eggplant did not have a uniform heat level -- some pieces hot, some room temp -- and I disliked the sauce, which reminded me of sweet BBQ sauce in a negative way. The cauliflower was underwhelming; the sauce needed to be punchier and the dish needed another ingredient, like a few crunchy nuts. I would like to see the restaurant turn down the music, give diners more space, and tweak many of the dishes. It was an okay meal but I wouldn't return.

Little Blackbird is phenomenal!…read more I've been here a few times and have never been disappointed. Great service from super friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable staff. A large wine list that they know back to front and can recommend wines from based on your food choices and personal tastes. An elegant but not ostentatious interior. But first and foremost, incredible food. There have been a few items I was unsure of when reading the descriptions, but I have always been blown away by the thoughtfulness and balance that comes with each or their dishes. Of note, their seared scallops that came with a savory and sweet white chocolate sauce were one of my favorite dishes of 2025. Not to mention, the prices here are reasonable and not unnecessarily inflated like other places that market themselves as wine bars. I hope the success here signals a shift in the wine bar model toward unpretentious but thoughtfully designed dishes for a reasonable price. Overall, Little Blackbird is an incredible restaurant that I think deserves more recognition. I will certainly be back soon.

I didn't realise brunch was only for Sundays, so my friend and I ended up just doing dinner here…read more It was relatively free the night I went, and the hostess and waiter were both super friendly with recommendations! The pork chop was surprisingly so good with its caramelisation, side fruit and veggies, and sauce. I loved the gingerbread martini with the cookie and whipped cream drink itself. Baklava was apparently alcoholic and tasted good. The vibes here were pretty chill but also somewhat nice - they had some winter decor up too when I went. I'd definitely come again to try some of their other stuff and maybe their fun wine pairings!

Great experience all around…read more Service-the staff is top notch. Special shoutout to Caleb in the back. He spent a nice amount of time explaining the different ciders to us, the restaurant and cider concept, and was super attentive during our meal. And other shoutout to the ball of energy and joy that is Richard. So helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. Food-everything we had was so tasty. The pizzas, wings, hummus, pita, spin dip, cauliflower, Ceaser salad. Drinks- love that you can do cider flights. Full bar. Good beer selection too. The frose is unusably delicious! Space -there is a front space which is more casual, grab a drink or bite and order from register. There are couches, low tops, communal table. The back space has a full bar, bar seating, a few low tops and lots of high tops. Different vibes which is nice. Also have the ability to buy wine beer and liquor onsite to take home. Few outdoor seats in the front too. It's a great neighborhood spot for friends, families, and everybody in between.

Enjoyed BP's pie, salad, and sophisticated atmosphere. BP is aiming for quality and it shows…read more Dynamite crust. Great booze selection along the big wall. The cozy, (darker) dining room is open and has family style (picnic tables) seating. Family friendly and very chill.

Ugly Duckling is a lovely little wine bar with plenty of window seats. I visited for a short 30…read moreminutes during Happy Hour but during my visit I had a great experience. I enjoyed their happy hour rosé and how spacious it was inside. Beyond that I also loved how kind the bartender was. Because I was staying in a hotel nearby, he gave me helpful and thorough recommendations on his favorite local places to eat. If ever I'm staying in this area again, I'd be sure to pop in here for a drink or two. Would definitely recommend it to others.

A new fave! This place is located in the perfect location, right across from Ivy and Coney and…read moreDacha, in a nice newer building. The whole vibe is immaculate, with dark walls, dim lighting, and a great playlist, which all sets a very welcoming atmosphere. They have one of the best happy hours in town. M-F until 7, you can get incredible deals. You can get chicken or BLT sliders for $3.50 apiece, and reduced priced stuffed mushrooms, too. The $5 whipped feta comes with a big side of potato chips. These are small bites, but for very small prices. Food specials on a happy hour menu always get me excited. The chicken sliders were the consensus fave and will definitely be our go to. The drink deals are even better, though. I had a delicious old fashioned for just $7, and for round 2, the preparadas up is amazing. It is a bright red draft milk punch that is a little sweet, a little tart, with gin, lime, a touch of spice, and a sour candy garnish. Very fun, but very delicious, too. And it packs a punch. Plenty of other options are discounted, too. If you are reading this during the government shutdown, they have additional shutdown deals (available for everyone, all day), so it's almost like all day happy hour. Don't miss it!

I love this place! The staff is always friendly, and the drink deals are hard to beat. Great…read moreneighborhood dive bar!

Nice, lowkey bar. Some good deals on there (including a $7 HH espresso martini). The burger is…read moresolid, comes with old bay fries and pretty quick.

We had the most delightful evening at Maison and I truly can't say enough good things about it…read more From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt romantic and elevated -- intimate lighting, beautiful design, and that perfect balance of energy and sophistication that makes you want to linger. The service was genuinely five-star. Attentive without being intrusive, thoughtful, and incredibly knowledgeable. The drinks were inventive and beautifully balanced, creative without trying too hard, and the wine selection was outstanding. The sommelier's guidance made the experience even better; every recommendation paired perfectly with our meal. And the food? Superb. Outstanding. We ended up trying almost everything because we simply couldn't decide -- and not a single dish disappointed. Each plate felt intentional, refined, and deeply flavorful. Maison is the kind of place you go for a special night and leave already planning your return. An absolute gem.

Had a great time here! The ambience feels like an experience. The lighting and design are great…read more The restaurant is cozy though so if you don't like being in close proximity to other tables this not for you. Food was delicious! We got a bunch of things to share. I ate the butter like it was frosting. It may be cultured, but I'm not!! Had the carrots, escargot, the deviled eggs, and the pasta. Also had the octopus pepper gilda thing. Our server, think his name was Hunter, said that was the most popular main. It was very delicious, rich but not overly so. The martini was nice and came with a side car. Great presentation. When my friend saw the martini she said this makes me feel like i know how to live. They have a good wine list, you can get good stuff without breaking the bank. Their espresso is nice. I don't think they have decaf though.

I made reservations thinking it would be an upscale restaurant, but when I got there, it turned out…read moreto be more of a wine bar with food, so I definitely overdressed. That one's on me. I ordered the Mushroom Risotto, and my sister got the cheeseburger. The food was good, just nothing super memorable. It's a nice spot if you're mainly there for the wine, though. Most of their options are on the drier side, not many sweet ones. As someone still easing into the wine world, my palate isn't that mature yet, so I was honestly craving a nice Moscato instead. As for ambiance, it is a nice place for some drinks after work with a medium level of volume.

What a wonderful vibe. Very well attended, convivial, friendly. Food and wine were delicious,…read morepresentation was nice. Just a very pleasant experience.