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!

Popular restaurant for a beer and burger around the Hill. Super affordable and they offer a…read morediscount for uniformed police. Definitely recommend either the burger and the sweet potato fries.

Not bad, but there was barely any chicken in my chicken Caesar wrap and it was so loosely wrapped…read morethat when I picked it up it immediately all fell open. Fries were pretty good though!

Quality dive bar with a fun theme, great food actually, and nice bartenders! Great spot for a hot…read moredog and cold beer.

Appears to be a dive bar at first glance, but the vibes and prices don't reflect it. Really dug the…read morelook to this place and the staff for the most part was pretty welcoming, but the vibe and clientele were not what you would come to expect from a traditional dive bar experience. My drink was extremely overpriced in comparison to other similar places in DC. I enjoyed the decor (especially upstairs) but that's pretty much about it. I can't speak for the food though which did look pretty good, since we had already eaten prior to visiting.

There are places in Washington that try to manufacture history--and then there are places like the…read moreHawk 'n Dove, which have no need to. A fixture on Capitol Hill since 1967, the Hawk 'n Dove remains one of those rare establishments where the past feels earned rather than curated. Set along Pennsylvania Avenue SE, just steps from the machinery of government, Hawk 'n Dove has long served as an informal extension of Capitol Hill itself--a place where conversations carry as much weight as the food, and where the room has likely heard more than its share of unguarded moments. The space today strikes a careful balance. It has been modernized, as so many legacy establishments must be, but it retains enough of its character to avoid feeling sanitized. It is comfortable without being forgettable, functional without losing its sense of place. We arrived as part of a group between meetings, and the restaurant proved well-suited to the rhythm of the day. Service was prompt, knowledgeable, and refreshingly unpretentious--efficient without feeling transactional. The meal opened with a garden salad dressed in balsamic vinaigrette. It was fresh, crisp, and well-composed, though notably generous in portion--arguably more suited for sharing than as a standard starter. The crab cake sandwich followed, served on a lightly toasted roll with lettuce and tomato alongside a portion of French fries. The crab cake itself was properly executed--golden brown on the outside, tender within, and not overworked. It is a dish that relies on restraint, and here, restraint worked in its favor. Across the table, the consensus was consistent: solid, reliable food that delivers without unnecessary embellishment. Perhaps most importantly for a Capitol Hill lunch, the timing was exact. We were neither rushed nor delayed--an often overlooked but critical detail in a neighborhood where schedules tend to dictate everything. Hawk 'n Dove does not attempt to reinvent dining in Washington, nor should it. Its strength lies in continuity--in offering a dependable experience in a city that rarely stands still. For those looking to step briefly into a piece of Capitol Hill's living history, it remains a worthwhile stop.

Very average place, I wanted to grab a drink and food looked on TikTok found this spot it was okay…read more Food pretty average- not really memorable in my opinion, in addition they didn't have the appetizer I actually wanted so I had to settle. Served was nice , food was hot but that's about it. BTW: Catch an uber or walk there's no parking around this place really at all.

First time stopping here! What a fun, local bar!…read more It was St Patrick's Day and I wanted a Reuben. Tune Inn was named a couple times, so I checked it out! Ordered through the Toast app. Easy to order and customize with type of bread and wither corned beef or turkey. Comes wit fries but I upgraded to onion rings for a $1 more. When I got there, it was hopping! What a fun, celebratory vibe for St Patrick's Day! Fun energy, green cups, and happy people! It's a smaller space, with the bar upfront and seating in the back half. I was helped quickly from one of the bartenders. She went to check on my order and while she was gone I had two other employees ask if I needed help - super friendly and willing to help! I happened to meet the owner, Lisa, who was awesome and introduced me to some of her team. It gave such a fun family feel with everyone there and how I wish I could have stayed for a beer! Next time for sure! The Reuben lived up to what I hoped it would be - balance of sauerkraut, corned beef, Swiss cheese, thousand island, and rye bread. Overall pretty lean meat, which is a huge plus for me. The onion rings - yum! Crispy but still thick onions for a good bite and a nice saltiness to bring out the flavor. There were 6 large onion rings. I'd absolutely order this again in the future! Excited to return there with friends in the future!

Love this dive! There's limited seating and it's quickly crowded. We watched dozens of folks walk…read morein and walk right back out based on the capacity. The vibe is incredibly cozy, with lots of paintings and decorations that made me feel like I was in someone's (very large) living room. The staff was extremely friendly (in that east coast way) and I would go back for the service alone. Great place to grab a Guiness! Food is great too for the cost.

This place is magic. The wine selection is tops. The…read morebartenders can make a mean martini And they have and I'm serious, the best shrimp taco in DC Enjoy!

I visited The Eastern last Sunday for some chilled wine on a hot day. The Eastern is a wine bar in…read moreEastern Market, and it has an incredible and very interested wine list. (They also had food, but I was just there to cool down over some wine.) I love that their menu is divided so helpfully ("If you like... Chardonnay," "If you like... Chilled Red"). They were out of several of their wines (all the chilled reds, I believe), but they still had plenty to choose from. I ordered two different wines from "If you like... Getting a Little Weird," because I do like getting a little weird with wine. I had a glass of a Usonia wine (Cayuga) and a McPherson Cellars wine (Marsanne). Both were as promised - great and a little weird. The service was good, and the bar had great vibes and indoor and outdoor seating. I sat at the inside bar and read my book over two glasses of wine. I'd come back and repeat this over and over. I look forward to trying more of their wines.

Great service, we love the bartenders - especially Graham! Cheeky pints abound. The lads and I will…read morebe back often

Amazing service and incredible drinks! Graham is the best bartender in the city…read more Also the creativity is unmatched! Order what you want from the menu but they are also willing to make you specialized drinks to your liking.

Had a delicious brunch to fuel myself for a big day over the weekend! We didn't have a reservation…read morebut came on the earlier side and were able to get a table for two. Brunch cocktail prices were very reasonable, but the real star of the show was the food. The crab dip was SOOOO GOOD. It had plenty of crab in it, and it paired very well with the house made tater tots. The breakfast burrito was similarly amazing, I loved the layer of spinach in it and it was overall a very hearty meal.

Short story: inconsistent food, arrogant staff and poor hygiene makes me question the 4.6 rating…read more What started as a promising visit to a restaurant with a very nice looking bar quickly spiraled into one of the most disappointing meals I've had in DC or anywhere else. While the pimento tot appetizer was tasty (though smaller than pictured online) and the beer list was decent, the experience went downhill from there. My burger was overpowered by a cloying onion jam and the fries were overly salty. The real star of this horror meal, though, was my son's "Nashville" hot chicken. It was caked in a black, soggy layer of spice--completely different from the plates at other tables. When we told our server, he literally laughed and told us that's "how the chef learned to do it in Nashville" instead of offering a solution. To top it off, we waited nearly 15 minutes just to pay in a half-empty restaurant, and my son spotted a mouse scurrying across the restroom floor. Between the hygiene issues, the arrogant service, and the inedible main course, there are far better options in DC. I'd even opt for going hungry over eating here again. Avoid this place like the plague or you might end up with it.

The food was delicious and service was perfect nothing they cook up's have done better on.read more

I stopped by the Dubliner for lunch earlier today. (They had a surprisingly cool and air…read moreconditioned front porch that was enclosed.) I ordered a half-and-half beer (layered Harp and Guinness from the tap) and the sliced roast beef sandwich with fries. A good meal for around $35. Not bad for the good service, quality meal, and convenient location just a few blocks from Union Station.

This plate is pure comfort: simple, hot, golden, tasty, satisfying…read more It features fluffy, white, crispy battered cod, coupled with mushy peas, lemon, tartar sauce, and cut fries.

Have lived in DC 1.5 years and just found the official Liverpool supporters bar. Went to watch my…read morefirst match at the bar over the Halloween weekend and it was great. The atmosphere was electric and bartenders were friendly. I ordered some fries a a few beers and enjoyed the match. Can't wait to go back!