This spot is the Master P's of great eats, make them say oohh, ahh, ahh, ahh, ahh. Anyways, the…read moreatmosphere, ambiance, food, and service were stellar here at the Georgia Ave. location. My grilled chicken was moist, flavorful, and cooked very well. The fried catfish was not too salty and had great balance where you can taste the fish. The mac and cheese, cabbage, and green beans were all of nice quality, the weakest link is the potato salad, however that is a dish that can be complicated for different restaurants to get the hang of, fortunately I can prepare some awesome potato salad myself. The peach half and half drinks were balanced perfectly well not too sugary and sweet. I swear some of these places make drinks way too sweet and you want to check your insulin levels. The server was highly attentive and a great conversationalist and paid attention to our wants and needs and had superb professionalism and a strong work ethic. He was hospitable and accommodating. The staff was friendly and approachable. We had fun and enjoyed this more than Milk and Honey and even Carolina Kitchen. DC keeps gentrifying and losing its soul, but there are still some hidden gems around. This spot blends in with the Walmart, and funnily enough I have driven past here a gazillion of times and assumed it was some bakery or another spot and did not know it was a soul food joint, something DC has been minimizing and pushing out to Maryland like the city always does. I think it is masterful that they use clear plastic containers for their food making it easier for the staff as that can be expensive and time consuming with the dish washing/prep, sound economical move. It is nice that the business (U Street etc. location) has been in the DMV for over 20 years and expanded to Baltimore in Fells Point. I think Baltimore will like this spot! This felt authentic and soulful in a way that I had not experienced in the city in quite some time, as the city has had a lot of restaurants be sterile, bland, flavorless, and catered to certain demographics while completely ignoring others. I liked the soundtrack with R&B and was able to hear some TLC on the soundtrack which was very nostalgic and a throwback to DC before the gentrification when it was truly Chocolate City! Overall, it is a spot that you can visit more than once certainly not a one and done like a lot of restaurants that lack service, food, and ambiance/vibe.

Representing runner-up to an out of town location, O is for Oohh's & Aahh's representing 2020. I…read morevisited on Sunday, May 31, 2020. At that time, I was upset about what happened with George Floyd a week earlier; still in 2026, it was wrong what happened to Floyd (not to mention more recent news that happened in that city was horrible too). I hung out with a friend on that warm day having a beer outside his apartment in Takoma Park. He is a mega-leftist politically (I'm more independent), but said he wanted to support a black-owned business; I said that's a good idea; I might do that for dinner. He was doing his own thing for dinner, so I was on my own. So, I looked up on Yelp what was in the area, and I saw just across the border in DC, Oohh's & Aahh's. Staff was nice, and I got a fried chicken platter. As this was Covid times, there was no dine-in. So, I schlepped all the way straight up Georgia Ave 6 miles back to my home in Wheaton fairly quickly on that Sunday as I don't like my food getting cold. I think my food stayed pretty hot as it was well-wrapped, and if it had cooled off, I could always microwave at home. The fried chicken, mac n' cheese (my favorite vegetable...I know not really a veggie but a joke), etc. were all solid. If I was ever over here, I'd consider coming back; just so rare I go to DC these days.

My uncle was a founding father of this establishment and after a recent visit on the day of his…read morememorial, we decided to make this our watering hole. The food is fantastic, and the bar really gives you "Cheers" - if you came here enough, everybody would know your name. Service was great and the bartender was particularly amazing. I love the quaint, homey vibe of this bar and it feels nice to hang out where my uncle used to hang his hat.

The hitching post has quickly become my neighborhood go to, the atmosphere is great, the staff are…read morekind and attentive. I enjoy the Catfish plus the cornbread, collard greens, mac n cheese and fries are all solid. Carrot cake is good! The lemonade is made fresh and delicious. I've been here with a large party of 16 people and had a great time but have also been here on a date sat at the bar enjoying the vibes and a few drinks with dinner. The owner was very kind to us aswell. Huge fans, will be back very soon.

First off, Josue was phenomenal! Greeted us at the door as host, then was our server! The food was…read moregreat, fish and chips were delicious and salmon candy was yummy, as well as the steamed shrimp! His attentiveness was spot on! Best service we had while on vacation! Love the ambiance and decor! Would definitely highly recommend!

Came for the party, stayed for the burger!…read more I visited Ivy City Smokehouse for a morning party, and I loved that the restaurant was open and serving food while we were partying because priorities! I don't typically eat beef, but every now and then I see a good-looking burger and all bets are off. Ivy City Smokehouse had a double-patty cheeseburger topped with cabbage salad and Russian dressing, served with fries. I'm not usually a Russian dressing girl, so I skipped it and went with good old ketchup instead. Y'all... this burger was SO GOOD. And HUGE! The fries were hot, crispy, and really good too, but I only ate a few because I was absolutely determined to finish that entire burger. Mission accomplished. The restaurant itself is pretty large with both indoor and outdoor seating. Since there was a party happening, there weren't many tables set up for dining, but we managed to snag one. The lines were long and food took a little while since everyone had to order both drinks and food through the bar, but the staff handled the crowd really well. They remained patient and attentive, and whether we needed ketchup, salt, pepper, or extra napkins, they made it happen. Usually the camera eats first, but I was so hungry that I jumped right in before even thinking about a picture. I've lived nearby for years and somehow never made it to Ivy City Smokehouse, but after that burger? I'll definitely be back!

DC culinary institution. We sat at the bar, destined for…read moreboth breakfast and lunch. Catfish is excellent, so are the eggs. Portions are generous and menu choices hit all the right spots. Friendly conversation with the excellent staff.

Embarrassed to admit that I grew up in DC and had never been to this institution. Took my Daughter…read morestarting college there to figure it out ! Nicest people, total authenticity and true finer soul food. Can't wait to head back.

This place is awesome. It is located in a little strip mall. There is limited street parking…read moreavailable and a small lot outside the strip mall. This is a carry out only place. They do not have a dining room. They serve Jamaican food and drinks here. I placed my order online. I got the jerk chicken wings with cabbage, potatoes and coco bread. I also got an order of their plantains. The guy working the counter was very friendly and my order was ready when I got there. My food was packaged very well. The food did not last much longer than after the picture of it was taken. The food was so good. I wanted more. The wings were every flavorful and had a little kick to it. The potatoes were mmmmmmmmm. and the cabbage was not your usual cabbage, but was still very delicious. The coco bread tasted like a good regular roll, but was still fresh and really good. The plantains were perfectly prepared and sweet like i like them. I was literally licking my container that my food came in after I devoured it. I highly highly recommend checking this place out. I will absolutely be back very soon.

After seeing this business go viral for its jerk wings on Peaks' YouTube channel, I decided to give…read morethem a try. Unfortunately, my first experience was pretty disappointing. I called ahead and ordered the snapper and honey jerk wings. The gentleman on the phone told me the food would be ready in 45 minutes. I arrived about 50 minutes later, only to be told that both the chicken and snapper would take another 45 minutes. That was a really bad first impression, especially after calling ahead specifically to avoid a long wait. Since I didn't want to wait another 45 minutes, I switched my order to whiting and oxtail. My wife wasn't impressed with the whiting. The oxtail had good flavor, but unfortunately, the portion was mostly bones and fat with very little meat. The one decent-sized meaty piece was chewy and hadn't been cooked down enough. There was one smaller piece that had the tender texture I expect from properly cooked oxtail, which made the tougher pieces even more disappointing. Overall, the food wasn't terrible, but it definitely didn't live up to the hype or make up for the poor experience. Food: 6/10 Customer Service: 2/10 I wanted to like this place, especially after hearing so much about the jerk wings, but between the inaccurate wait time, having to completely change my order, and the quality of the food I received, this was a disappointing first visit.

I have been to this restaurant twice. I will say the food is consistent. All the patties are great…read more The beef is my favorite. The curry chicken stew is good. The combo plate with oxtails and goat are very good. If you order the jerk chicken make sure to get extra sauce, Especially if ordering white meat. I find better Caribbean food in Maryland by far but for the DC area I think this place is great. The service is always pleasant. There is seating inside if you choose to eat at the restaurant.

While my service was pretty quick. I did not enjoy anything from my order except for the plantains…read more My rice was undercooked. My curry had no flavor. I do not like mac & cheese with paprika in it. It just was a no all around for me. Will not return.

The fish, the fish, the fish. That it. I've come to the relaization that is all I want from this…read moreplace. The gentleman at the front is top tier. He's always on his game. He knows the menu inside and out and does a great job at selling the food. I've tried several things from Felicia's and now I can only get the first. This time I came, I ordered the salmon cake with 2 whiting, greens and string beans. Once again, the FISH IS 5 stars. The salmon cake was overcooked as you can see and tasted like dirt. The collard greens are always good. The string beans were fresh out of a can. The meatloaf = dirty/ too much better. Never ever again. The cabbage has no flavor and the yams are decent. I've been here at least 5 times and I can say the fish is always consistent. The sides I think sit out far to long and lack flavor. It wasn't until the 3rd time I realized the sides were already made and sitting on the side for to go orders. There is nothing wrong with that but you can tell by the lack of freshness. I'll stop through monthly for the fish and collard greens but the rest of the sides can stay.

My daughter and I left the dental office across the street looking for something to eat and spotted…read morethis place. I looked it up on Uber Eats to see what they sold and was excited because I had been craving soul food. The inside was small but nice. They had plenty of seating if you wanted to eat inside. I ordered a #26 on the seafood menu which was a platter that included Shrimp, Oysters, and Whiting. It also included two sides, I chose Mac n cheese and collard greens. This was a 3/5. I will never order the Mac again, the greens were good, the shrimp were the ones you throw in the fryer, oysters were decent, and the fish was seasoned well. I would've preferred fresh shrimp but these were ok. I will asks that the fresh be fried harder but again, that's a preference. Cocktail sauce was really good. Note: I was told that none of the sides included pork. Not really sure and it's explained below. My daughter ordered a turkey cold cut sub w/ fries. I noticed that the price rang up for different than what was on the menu. She told me I was mixing up items. I was told that the turkey and cheese sandwich was different from the turkey sub. To ensure that I understood what she was saying I asked more questions. She told me that the sub included lettuce, tomatoes, and onions, and the sandwich did not. I thanked her for her explanation and explained my reason for asking was because on the menu the turkey cold cut came with ham and we do not eat pork. She said that was fine and the turkey sub could be made without the ham. However, when we got home the sandwich in fact had ham on it . The meal costs a little over $20, which wasn't the biggest issue. My biggest issue was that I had explained that we did not eat pork and we had a whole conversation about the sandwich for it to still be made wrong. This was a waste of money because my daughter could not eat the sandwich. I called and they said that I could come back and get another sandwich . I explained to her that we live on the other side of town and that it wasn't easy for us to just return and get another sandwich. She asked what they could do and I said that's what I would like to figure out. We were told that the next time that we came that my daughter would be compensated for her meal with another meal and that this young lady would remember us. My daughter has another appointment early next month and we shall see. I cannot rate this order but my daughter said she will never order another sub from here. Overall, I was not pleased with my experience with this be if my first time but I'm willing to give them another shot.

We've been coming to Placitas for over six years! The food is homemade, fresh, and always…read moreconsistent. Our server, Flora Maya, is the best--she's attentive, kind, and highly professional. This place is truly a hidden gem. Lately, Friday through Sunday dinner gets really busy, so I recommend going during the week if you'd rather avoid long lines. That way, you can relax and fully enjoy what they do best

So, we've been going here for over 10 years, and things have sort of gone down a bit. Not bad, but…read moresort of average. - service - slow. We went at 3 pm and there was only one other table. The staff seemed focused on serving To Go drinks and mostly ignored us. 10 minutes for chips and salsa/take orders,10 more for water (never refilled), 30 minutes after we ordered we got our food (quesadillas, papusas, tortilla soup.) The chips were stale and the salsa bland. Tortilla soup was hearty and above average. Papusa was good, quesadillas very good. Hopefully it's a phase and not a trend.