I have been going to Barrel since they opened in the mid 2010s. As someone who loves whiskey this…read moreis the place to go for a range of offerings. The bar staff has always been knowledgeable on providing recommendations. For instance, they were the first place I tried the Old Forrester Birthday Bourbon. While it's not something I get frequently, since then I treat myself to it every full moon. They have selections from around the world and I have sent many friends here and they have been impressed. Also while their menu seems small-please know everything they offer that they do very well. The burger is delicious, the fries, the mac and cheese and wings are some of my favorite items. Go and enjoy!

Popped in for happy hour on a Friday around 5pm. Arrived when it was still pretty slow and was able…read moreto take my pick for seating at the bar. The bartender was friendly and helpful, I'm not a whisky girl so I went with wine. My partner tried a whiskey that was recommended and then a whiskey based cocktail that were both really good. For food we tried the fat fries they were delicious, hot fresh and plentiful! My partner also ordered the chicken sliders, 3 fried chicken (thighs I believe) on biscuits with a drizzle of honey. The sliders were a bit dry for my liking and lacked any flavor/seasoning. Chill vibes and good service I would definitely return!

Super cute spot! We had reservations for 5:00 p.m. and were surprised to find the bar already…read morepacked and most of the tables full. I guess everyone was escaping DC's 104-degree heat. My friend and I ordered from the happy hour menu and shared a few items. We had a couple of Hugo Spritzes, sliders, fries, and wings, and everything was delicious. The service was friendly, and our waitress was attentive without being overbearing. The atmosphere was lively, and people kept coming in throughout the evening, which says a lot. Overall, it was a great experience, and I'll definitely be back.

Over a year later, I finally returned for food this time and left impressed. Meeting a friend for…read morelunch, we both ordered the Smash Burger. It's packed with flavor and the edges are crispy, which made it even more delicious. For my side, I subbed out fries for their Caesar salad, which was also great. It comes loaded with aged parmesan on top. Overall, it was a great lunch experience. One thing to note is that the prices are high. It's D.C. so that's normal, but if you're from out of town, it may feel like sticker shock.

I stopped into Ted's for breakfast. It was pretty packed but service seemed to be running pretty…read moresmoothly. To start we ordered the giant cinnamon roll. I only took a few bites to save room for my food but it was delicious. I ordered the seasonal pumpkin French toast and a side of the cheese grits. Overall both were tasty, I wish the temperature on the grits was a little bit warmer. It's almost as if the food sat a bit longer before being served. Overall I enjoyed my meal.

A friend and I stopped by on a Saturday afternoon without a reservation and were pleasantly…read moresurprised to be seated right away. I ordered the pancake stack, which is the main reason I keep coming back. The pancakes are consistently delicious and come with eggs, hash browns, and your choice of meat. My meal included scrambled eggs (it was just one egg ), hash browns that needed a little seasoning, and bacon that looked undercooked for my taste. My waiter was friendly and attentive. When I mentioned that I prefer my bacon crispy, he was happy to take it back. It seemed like they simply put the same bacon back on the flat top, so it still wasn't quite what I was hoping for, but I appreciated his willingness to help. My friend ordered the fish and chips. The steak fries were really good, but the fish itself was just okay. Overall, I know every restaurant has an off day, and this experience won't keep me from coming back. The pancakes are still worth the visit. Next time, I'll be a little more specific about my preferences from the start.

LGBTQ+ bar/restaurant and club on the second floor. Food is not bad and if you like coffee they…read morehave a great selection of coffee. Cute place on 8th St SE.

Stopped in for a quick bite and drink. Fun space, nice staff, and vegan options! They have…read morecoffee/tea/alcohol which is great for a long hang out with friends.

Finally made it to The Duck & The Peach and I'm already planning my next visit…read more The space strikes that perfect balance. It feels upscale and thoughtfully designed without being stuffy or uncomfortable. The duck absolutely lived up to the hype. I'm usually hesitant ordering duck since it can be undercooked, but this was done perfectly and incredibly flavorful. Easily the standout dish of the night. We also tried a fish dish that was solid, but if you're choosing, go for the duck every time. There's a mushroom appetizer that I wish I could remember the name of because it's a must-order. Same goes for the crudo, which was fresh and delicious. And I have to mention the bread and butter. The pink pumpernickel bread paired with that perfectly whipped butter was unreal. Simple, but done exceptionally well. The whipped mashed potatoes deserve their own moment too. They were so smooth and rich they basically melted in your mouth. And then dessert sealed the deal. The Black Forest cake was absolutely divine. Truly a 1000/10 moment. The only real miss for me came at the very end. They handed out bright red DoorDash bags for leftovers, and it completely clashed with the otherwise polished experience. When I asked about it, I was told they use them because they're free, which honestly made it feel even more out of place. A small detail, but it took away from an otherwise beautifully curated night. Overall, still an amazing dinner. Not sure what took me so long to try this place, but I'll definitely be back.

Such a cute and charming spot in Capitol Hill! We started with the buckwheat bread with butter,…read morewhich was absolutely delicious--simple but so satisfying. We also had the beet salad, which we enjoyed. For our main, we ordered the whole duck. It was well cooked and tender, but we found the flavor a little too subtle for our taste. We were hoping for crispier skin and a deeper, more savory flavor, especially compared with Chinese-style roast duck, where the crispy, flavorful skin is such an important part of the dish. This version felt a bit plain to us. Overall, though, it was a lovely neighborhood spot with a cozy atmosphere, and that buckwheat bread alone is worth ordering again!

Big fan of the Betsy! I have been dying to try it since I am a huge Gin fan and I had heard it was…read morea Gin bar. I can confirm that the drinks are delicious as is the food. While I love a good Gin cocktail, oddly Gin and Tonics are not my favorite, well that was until I had an Earl Grey Gin and Tonics from the Betsy. It was incredible, highly highly recommend!! Very much looking forward to going back and trying more of their cocktails.

Still loving this place! The "how you doin" is such a special drink. So unique! I wasn't super…read morecrazy about the "could I be wearing anymore clothes," as it was bitter and overly strong on lime. But I will come back for other drinks and especially how you doin'. Unagi and pivot were both good too. The baguette was super fresh and absolutely amazing. Both spreads were also good. The cheese waffles were good small. The mussels were great quality but the sauce was rather tasteless.

Great food and service!…read more Had the guacamole, the cafe de olla, and the serrano bloody Mary. All delicious!

We went for brunch and had cocktails, chilaquiles, and tostadas. Drinks were great, food was solid,…read moreand service from Jose was fantastic!

The food is heavy, but it often hits the spot at The Roost. My go to is the Pimento Burger, which…read morecomes with delicious fries. Even when it's busy, the wait isn't very long for your food. Pair it with a sour ale or beer from Shelter. That's the beauty of The Roost!

still an amazing burger. this location is within the roost food hall, grab a seat and order from a…read moreqr code. the burger has great components, is a delicious smash burger, great flavors, good bun, it's got it all and one of the best in dc. fries are also great, heavy on rosemary though if that's not your thing

LOVEEEE the vibe at Hill East Burger. It makes me feel like I was easily transported to Brooklyn or…read moreBaltimore. It gives chill, with quality food. The interior is thoughtful with fun chachkies all around and exposed brick. And the food/beer selection is pretty good too. I've enjoyed the "OK burger". And the seasoned curly potato wedges!!! I would come back just for these. sooo sooo good. I also love how many sauce options they offer. The team is always really friendly and attentive. Chicken nugs and Lancaster burger are so so. I didn't really enjoy the arugula on the burger because it got wilted fast.

Hill East Burger was good. Great happy hour, good food, cute Tex Mex decor. I would visit again if…read moreI lived nearby, but I wouldn't make a special trip for it. I visited at 5 PM on a Monday, right after they opened. We got some burgers and fries. The Terlingua Burger ($13 for single patty) comes with cheese, beef chili, onion and yellow mustard. The chili didn't stay on the burger. It was basically beef with more beef. Tasty but not that interesting. The Lancaster ($12 single) had bacon, cheese, pickled onion, tomato relish, and arugula. It was a bit sweet with the tomato relish. Pretty good overall. Fries ($6) are "curly-ish" in a shape I've never seen before. I didn't think they would have the right balance of soft to crispy, but they were great. Happy hour includes a $2 tallboy beer which is impossible to beat anywhere in DC. The Montucky Cold Snap was a light lager, like you'd expect. The place is small, but cute. I like the two-person mini-booths and the Tex Mex decor. 20% auto-grat even thought it's not a full service restaurant. They have signs on the table inviting you to get your own silverware, napkins, and condiments. We ordered by QR code and had staff bring us the food and bus the table.

I had a great experience at butterworths! I rubbed shoulders with the best and enjoyed the many…read moreappetizer options. The foie gras was excellent. I would recommend this location

The food was REALLY not great. We ordered two hamburgers "medium" that were raw on the inside…read more The prawns on the shrimp and grits were likely frozen and had that "old fish" smell. We also ordered eggs Benedict. The ham was cold, they were out of English muffins and subbed in a bagel and some kind of weird watery substance spewed out of the ham/eggs (not yolk it was grey). They were also out of Rose. We had a really sweet waiter who managed the entire restaurant while his manager sat in the back the entire time on his phone. Perhaps he should have gone out to get English muffins or rose- or maybe helped in some way with customers