This was my first time at Silver Social and Sophia was so great! She gave me amazing menu and drink…read morerecommendations and made sure I enjoyed everything I ordered. Very personable and attentive, She checked up on my table to in a timely manner to ensure everything came out correctly.

Karla was very accommodating and helpful ! She was very…read morehelpful and super sweet. She made my birthday super special

We hosted our kids graduation dinner here. the food was great the service was great and the…read moreambiance was great! We will definitely host there again in the future! Also surprised us with our kids names on the menu for our guests such a nice touch that made us all smile and added a keepsake for our special occasion.

Place was packed for lunch today. And there's a good reason why. Good food, terrific service,…read morefriendly staff, good variety of things to eat, and they move you along quickly. Before our business meeting today, we got together at this local corner restaurant thinking we were going to have crabcakes but instead, I settled on a terrific chimichurri steak salad. You got your light lunch, your filet tips protein, on a plate full of super healthy, lettuce, baby tomatoes, avocado, grilled corn, balsamic grilled onions, marinated farro, chimichurri, champagne vinaigrette.. yum. Drinks included water and an Arnold Palmer. The Arnold Palmer was spot on. I'll get my Maryland crabcakes tomorrow!

Scarlet Oak is a top-5 must try in the Navy Yard-Ballpark-Barracks Row- Cap South area…read more We had lunch there Saturday to celebrate a birthday. My daughter had the grilled cheese and tomato soup. She loved it. Unique cheese blend and thick chewy bread. Wife and I had pizza - half mambo and half pepperoni. Both were delicious. For apps we had the fried cheese - a unique long single stick-!; the risotto balls - a house tribute to arancini balls that is perfect because it stands on its own and isn't a disappointing attempt to be Sicilian - lots of cheese. Dessert was "nuggets" - biscoff cookies and cream ice cream with a lotus cookie crumb coating dipped in biscoff caramel butter - the best dessert I've had in DC. 3 people with apps, 2 mocktails, food and desserts came out to $81 plus tip. Service was great. Highly recommended!

I will say... 5 stars because I can't fault it. The service and food are good, the food is just not…read more"wow". I think its menu lacks authenticity or creativity, however, their food is solid and that's why they earned 5 stars. There's just something about the menu that doesn't win me over.

10 out of 10 I love…read moreme diner food and the breakfast was amazing and hug portions. I had the cornedbeef hash with eggs cooked perfect with some hollindase sauce.

Silver Diner has the bones of a great spot -- the ambiance is genuinely cool, with a retro diner…read moreaesthetic that draws you in and sets expectations high. Unfortunately, the experience behind the vibe didn't come close to delivering. The service was a real letdown. Our waitress was visibly in a bad mood from the start, and it showed in every interaction. No one came to check on us throughout the meal -- not once. And when the food finally arrived, it came out cold. Not lukewarm, cold. There's really no excuse for that, especially when the table hasn't been checked on and has no opportunity to flag it in the moment. It's frustrating because the atmosphere genuinely has something going for it. But cool decor only carries a restaurant so far -- at some point the food and service have to show up, and on this visit neither did. Won't be making a return trip.

Brunchy fried rice was good. It was well seasoned but a bit spicy per some chopped chilies. I would…read moresay it's an overall medium spice level. They have varied menu options for all appetites. Service is great. Employees friendly. Great ambiance inside with their seating, bar, and decor.

The hamburger was incredibly juicy and packed with flavor, and the sauce really tied everything…read moretogether easily the highlight of the meal. The French fries were perfectly crispy, and the cocktail drinks were solid and well-made. The croquettes weren't my favorite, but everything else more than made up for it. Service was quick, and our server was attentive, friendly, and on top of everything, which made the experience even better. Great food, great drinks, and great service. Would definitely come back!

First off: this is no longer the Moon Rabbit restaurant. I never remembered the name. Only the…read morelocation. And the bunny logo. That restaurant moved to Penn Quarter a year ago and it's been about 4 years since I last went. I didn't even think I was in a new restaurant until I couldn't find the gold rabbit logo. The interior of the two restaurants is similar enough and having rolls with salmon roe topping your honey miso butter is not far off from what you might have found eating a fried chicken dish with a subtle Vietnamese twist at Moon Rabbit. The concept of WillowSong is nothing new: farm-to-table. But the flavors are beyond what we could of expected! The waiter explained how the chefs source their food from farms within a certain geographical radius. I definitely recommend a visit here for a special dinner that will leave you wanting to come back. The house made milk bread was served piping hot. The aroma - as I picked one roll up - was so indicative of bread you knew you were going to enjoy. The honey miso butter was not typical, and I loved it. It had a citrusy aftertaste and was not too sweet. I didn't eat the salmon roe - mentioned earlier topping the honey miso butter - but it was an interesting juxtaposition. The Squid Ink Oricchiette - black elbow pasta - was lovely. I asked the waiter, "Which is more popular here, the sea bass or the oricchiette?" He confidently said that if he had to choose, it would be the oricchiette and the Yelp reviews say the same. There was an inherent subtle heat and the jumbo lump crab meat was tasty. The squid ink pasta was cooked perfectly al dente and the tomato jus herb crumble was well-seasoned. The micro greens garnish added such a nice, crisp crunch. The citrus olive oil ricotta - underneath of the pasta - had a good balancing effect. The grilled maple citrus pork chop - when featured - is a not-to-miss! The flavors were divine. You got the sweetness of the maple sauce and a really nice sear with the char-grilled aftertaste. Just the kind of flavor I look for. Cutting into the pork chop was easy as it was so tender. All of the herb and vegetable flavors in the charred gratin (Swiss chard simmered in a creamy garlic sauce) really came together for something delightful. The Swiss chard was cooked well, yet had a good crunch with a definite farm-to-table flavor, straight from the garden. We were here on a weekend night. A rowdier after-9pm crowd formed for a televised game. I've seen it much busier here on weeknights at Moon Rabbit, before 9pm, and the waiter said the crowds here are similar. I liked that it was more bustling on the boardwalk and calmer inside of this restaurant, before the sporting event crowd around the bar. There are so many restaurants to choose from at the Wharf, and many of them are packed and touristy. When you step inside of WillowSong, there is no crowding and the environment is calm. I would next like to try the Hamache Tartar. It is made with chili oil, preserved lemon, scallion, cashew, Eva's Garden mouse melon, serrano and cilantro. The staff said the breakfasts at WillowSong are very popular and are from 9am to 1pm. Cornmeal pancakes? Hello. Look at the Yelp photos to see the breakfast offering deliciousness at WillowSong. If the birthday dessert that we enjoyed was any indication, I would have to believe him. It was a chocolate brownie-like pastry with granola and graham crust, flowers and fruit. The dark chocolate ganache was decadent. This was a hazelnut dessert which I would have never ordered because I find the flavor overpowering. They kindly surprised us by bringing out a dessert they chose, with a lit candle and singing. I was so glad that the hazelnut flavor was subtle and that it did not taste like a Nutella dessert. The birthday dessert was subtlety-flavored with hazelnut but chocolatey and rich, otherwise. I think there was oatmeal or granola in it. This was a decadent experience. Love that the restaurant has margaritas and sangrias on draught. In the sangria you can find: mango purée, white wine, apple brandy and soda water. Would love to try, next time. As much as I love the Vietnamese fusion fare at Moon Rabbit, I was equally as delighted with the more global dining experience at WillowSong. And the lovely, warm service.

Unassuming and delicious!…read more Food - everything we got was cooked well and large portion size. Calamari was fresh and crispy. Duck Ragu was interesting. Squid ink pasta was prob my favorite great flavors. The new sweet potato appetizer was refreshing and birthday slice a nice surprise. Service- they took great care of us. Very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and restaurant concepts. The chef came and chatted with us. Drinks- espresso martini was nice and wine solid Vibes- decor was simple and classy. Nice patio on wharfs Main Street. Happy hour- solid food and drink offerings at a decent price

Looking for the best happy hour in Navy Yard? Jackie's on a Tuesday is hard to beat. Located across…read morefrom Nationals Park, the restaurant blends a polished, modern feel with a laid-back atmosphere. Their "Tini Tuesday" special features a selection of martinis for just $5, and happy hour runs until 6 pm, making it one of the best deals in the area. The food menu is also a standout, with a selection of items offered at about half off the regular price. Everything we tried was delicious. The bartender was welcoming and attentive, which made the experience even better. Between the great prices, food options, and location, Jackie's is an easy recommendation for a midweek happy hour.

Stopped by for a drink as I recently learned they have $5 martinis on Tuesdays only. The bartenders…read morewere not very attentive, but nice enough. It was likely due to a private event that was happening simultaneously. I tried the lemon drop and espresso martinis. Both were good, but I feel like they only gave me 3 oz as opposed to a standard drink size. The restaurant is nicely decorated and they have a nice patio. Overall, the drinks tasted good and it was a pretty good deal. I'll have to come back and try the food.

We were here on a Sunday for brunch. We got seated outside immediately as we had our dog with us…read more Staff is friendly and very welcoming. Really cool vibes of the place. On Sundays, they only offer their bottomless brunch which has a selection of appetizers, entrée and deserts. We really liked their apps special call outs were sugar bacon, deviled eggs and spinach artichoke dip. The loaded nachos were nice too. Entrée portions were huge. Fried chicken a bit too oily and some what bland. Maryland crab cakes missed the mark. Deserts were small portions of ice-cream with brownie and cake. I would recommend them to add some unique options for deserts as well. The place was packed inside and absolutely no seating available. We felt lucky to have a seat outside. The service was very polite and trying their best to be speedy even though there was a huge crowd inside. There were times we had no food and waiting but understandable as they were busy. Overall nice place for brunch. They had very interesting drinks in happy hour so would recommend their happy hour as well.

Makers Union has a sports bar feel with a slightly more upscale bar food menu, so we were hoping it…read morewould be a solid casual spot for drinks and dinner. We started with the steak nachos, and while the steak itself was really good, the nachos overall were a little below average. They just didn't have the flavor or balance I was hoping for. We also ordered the fish and chips, but they were very heavy and greasy, to the point where we decided not to finish them. For drinks, I had a margarita that was overly sour and not very enjoyable. My husband had an IPA on draft and said that was really good, so the beer selection may be the better route here. Unfortunately, the service was also not great, which made the overall experience feel a bit underwhelming. I could see this being an okay place to watch a game or grab a beer, but based on our visit, I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come back for the food or cocktails.

Stumbled upon this cute winery right at navy yard and had to check it out. We showed up without a…read morereservation and was able to get a few seats at the bar. The place was very busy! There was a wedding AND a bridal shower occuring at the same time. There is upstairs to the restaurant and the wedding was happening up there. There is also an outdoor porch area where the bridal shower was occuring. Most of the seating inside was high top seating. All the wines are made in house and there was a large selection! Our server (who may also be the manager/owner?) was very kind and explained some of the wines for us. We got 2 of their flights and they were all excellent. The Library Collection has some unique drinks. They do sell most of their bottles to go (pic of pricing in this review!). They also make food and they all smelled great. I would love to go back and try more wines and some of their food!

I'd rate this a 3.5 if I could. It was definitely better than a 3 but not quite a 4…read more Great vibe. The staff were all great. The views were lovely. We got a Chef's Whim board which was fun and filling. We also got the Winemakers and Library flights. Our server was very knowledgeable about the wines. I'm not giving them 4 stars for a few reasons. I wish I could build my own flight because each flight choice had wines I didn't like. I also wish there were more menu items. And, the bench seating cushions were worn through almost to the stuffing which was really surprising that they would let them get that bad at a restaurant like this. That said, we had a great meal with a great server. I don't think we'll be back though.

Our company division recently hosted a team offsite in the DMV area, and to encourage us to meet…read morenew colleagues, we were placed into small groups of 10-12 people where a local colleague selected a restaurant for the group. I chose Ambar for my group, and I'm very pleased with our selection. Food Most of our group had dietary restrictions. Several of us were gluten free, and one person was both nut and seafood free. Ambar did an excellent job curating a menu that worked for everyone without making anyone feel like an afterthought. We opted for the Chef's Table experience, which included a spread tasting with veggie sticks and a variety of dishes that were clearly labeled and thoughtfully prepared: * Bean hummus - GF / DF / NF * Ajvar - GF / DF / NF * Balkan salad - GF / DF / NF (one prepared without feta cheese) * Baby carrots - GF / DF / NF (one prepared without tofu sauce) * Roasted peppers - GF / DF / NF * Cauliflower - GF / DF / NF * Baked beans - GF / DF / NF * Roasted lamb - GF / DF / NF * Stuffed pork belly "Sarma" - GF / DF / NF * Brussels sprouts - GF / DF / NF (one prepared without yogurt and bacon) * Seafood platter Everything was flavorful, well-seasoned, and beautifully presented. The meal was so delicious that I didn't even manage to get photos of everything, which rarely happens for me. Just know we dined very well and left completely satisfied. Service The staff was wonderful from start to finish. From the event team member who served as our account manager, to the chef, to the servers and wait staff, everyone was attentive and accommodating. They handled our dietary needs with care and professionalism and made sure our group felt taken care of throughout the evening. Pricing We paid a set fee that we were able to negotiate, and the final rate wasn't too bad for a group experience like this. Just keep in mind that there is an admin fee, a 20% gratuity, and taxes added on top, so be sure to factor that into your planning if you're booking a group event. Overall, I'd absolutely recommend Ambar for group dining, especially if you have guests with dietary restrictions. They made coordination easy, delivered great food, and created a memorable dining experience for our team.

Visited Ambar for a boozy brunch with some friends. While the price for unlimited food and drinks…read moreis reasonable ($52 per person total), the food is a hit or miss. Some of the items are very tasty (kebabs, cheese pie) while others are a major letdown (shakshuka, mini burger). Read reviews in advance to understand what to order. Drinks were unique - I particularly enjoyed the lavender peach mimosa. But the champagne quality is not very good so beware if you are partaking in bottomless drinks. Service was good and fast, ambiance was alright but nothing to write home about. An OK experience overall.