When everyone who just dined at this restaurant, asks each other, "how does this place stay in…read morebusiness?" when offering such a good deal for all you can eat crab legs and all you can drink. You know it was a solid meal and the experience was excellent! We had a special occasion, and we all came out for all you can eat crab legs. All you can eat cornbread and all you can drink. The alcoholic beverages were limited to Jim beam old-fashioned, red or white sangria, and a limited draft beer select selection. For all you can drink, you would usually expect a water down lower quality beverage, however, that was not the case. The old-fashioned were very well made. The red sangria was decadent and not overly sweet. And the draft beer was a good old draft beer. Caroline was our server. She was absolutely excellent. She was attentive, polite patient with us. Always making sure we were all taken care of. She helped make our meal even better. The decor of this restaurant is very high class. Visually it's very well, appointed with table, linens, cloth, napkins, and cohesive color scheme. With the decor, high-quality drinks and the high-quality food we were more than happy to pay the $70 for all you can eat and drink. I highly recommend this place. I have to make sure to come back sooner than later.

I visited for the Mother's Day brunch, and I'll start by saying the atmosphere was beautiful. I…read moreloved the decor, the music playing, and the hostess stand was warm and friendly. Unfortunately, that's where the experience started to go downhill. The food itself was good, but the service from Jordan honestly put a damper on the afternoon. On such a busy holiday, I understand things can get hectic, but we constantly had to ask for basic things like water and for our dirty dishes to be cleared, and the service was extremely slow and inattentive. I ordered pancakes from the menu. I waited nearly 30 minutes for pancakes because certain menu items apparently had to be ordered separately. And I had to ask about them twice. He keep blaming the kitchen, but I honestly think that it was him. To make matters worse, Jordan spilled water on my daughter's food and on the floor. His shirt was also visibly dirty with food and water stains on the front, which was not the most professional appearance. From where we were seated, we could also see him taking several breaks while the restaurant was busy. I didn't want to complain in the moment because my children planned this outing for me, and I didn't want to put a damper on the afternoon. But for me, service really makes or breaks a restaurant experience. And respectfully, some people are meant to be servers and some people are not. Serving may just not be Jordan's strength. He seemed overwhelmed, extremely slow, and honestly confused for most of our visit. And they were adding 20% gratuity automatically. He did not deserve 20% AT all! He soured my Mother's Day experience which was truly unfortunate. The food and ambiance were there -- the service unfortunately was not. A different server would have made this a five star experience.

I tried Miss Toya's Southern Kitchen while I was in DC, we had reservations booked in advance, but…read moregot a call saying there were no openings, so we ended up getting our food to go instead. Not ideal, but honestly... once I tasted the food, I got over that real quick. The Cajun salmon was delicious and perfectly cooked and the sauce on it was everything. Super flavorful without being overwhelming. But what really stood out to me (and what I'm still thinking about) were the salmon bites with the hot honey sauce... OMG. So, so, SO good. Easily the best salmon bites I've ever had. Even without dining in, the food held up and still felt like a full experience. If I'm ever back in DC, I would definitely go back--hopefully to dine in next time.

I wish I would have taken pictures of the items we got because some was good some was bad. We at…read morefirst wanted to go inside, but because it was Juneteenth and a Friday they apparently were packed. So we decided to get some food delivered I ordered the catfish, broccolini, seafood Mac and cheese, and peach cobbler. So the broccolini was good but the seafood Mac and cheese was some shrimp with the tails still on and crab just thrown on top of the pasta. Not even mixed in like I would done thought. The catfish was alright...but what I didn't understand was they only gave us one plastic weee and no hot sauce, taster sauce, ketchup...nothing! Like how you have (2) full dinners and only one plastic wear?!? And then they put a piece of peach cobbler in a medium sized container that we through was going to be a large helping...not at all! Now he got the lamb chops, greens, and sweet potatoes which he said the sweet potatoes were dry and the lamb chops needed more seasoning. I did say I would give them another chance and actually go inside sometime during the week and mot on a weekend or holiday. Maybe that was the reason it wasn't that good...well we will see. But for now they for a 3...

Have been to Succotash on a prior DC trip. But did not get a chance to enter the speakeasy "Mr…read moreLees" until this trip. Great after work option with Happy Hour until 7pm. Really liked their selection of drinks...was there milk in the milk punch? Lol The Cauliflower and Honey cornbread options were delicious. Have had success here two times - would return.

We've wanted to try this place since we saw Edward Lee on culinary class wars...when we arrived,…read morethe restaurant was full. We were seated in the main level towards the back. If you have read some of my past reviews, I have an issue with crowded restaurants and loud patrons which end up dampening the experience for me. I am happy to report that although the restaurant was bustling, I had no issues carrying conversations with everyone at our table of six. We shared many different appetizers and each had a main dish then shared desserts. This was an interesting mixture of southern style cuisine and Korean touches here and there. Flavors were all good. Think my favorite dish was the pork belly ssam. I love that there was such a Korean dish in a primarily southern cuisine restaurant.

Is Marcus DC a secret? Why was this restaurant not packed? GO!…read more Imagine 5pm on a Saturday looking for a last minute evening Reservation during the summer in DC. All the hot spots are booked. But Marcus DC. They have every time available. . Suspect in my mind. But let's check it out! Glad I did! The restaurant was maybe 25% full for an 8pm reservation. Beautiful interior with great service. And the food certainly delivered. Blue cornbread: 5/5. Not overly sweet, perfectly dry yet moist. The Yassa butter !!!! Mel's Crab Rice: 10/10 hear me out. I can't pinpoint the perfect balance of flavors in this dish but it is immaculate! Savory. Tangy. Idk. Good! Crispy Sweet Potatoes: 10/10 perfect crisp outside and soft middle. Crème fraiche perfect topping. Dorothy's Collards: 4/5 these are good but I figured if I gave another perfect rating you wouldn't believe it. Not to die for, but definitely good! Now all the reviews I read, loved the Sweet Potato Sticky Toffee Cake. But they no longer have it . Please respond to my review when that item comes back so I can try it. None of the other desserts stood out to me!

The decor was beautiful, service was less attentive than expected for the price point, but perhaps…read morethat is so the patrons to not feel rushed and can enjoy their meal. The Velvet Detour cocktail was delicious. The food... Each item we ordered was full of flavors and very good solo. However, I didn't feel the dishes complemented each other so it was overwhelming when I wld pair more than 1 item together at a time. As for dessert, we got the Praline cake and it was a pass for me... Please don't let my review discourage your visit. I wld go back for sure...

The food was great in a nice waterfront view. Katherine provided attentive, friendly service.read more

The food was amazing! Our server Katherine was great! It's our first time in DC and we will deff be…read moreback to this spot every time we come! Best brisket I've had in years!

Food was good service was good. Only issue is I wanted to order a meal with fries. The waitress…read moresaid she wasnt sure that the fryer they use to fry shrimp was the same as the one they use for fries. I had ask the kitchen to be sure as I have a shellfish allergy. She came back and told me that it wasnt the same fryer but they were close in proximity and she couldn't guarantee that there would be no cross contamination. Shellfish allergies are very common and I would imagine that the kitchen would have better precautions to insure that there is no cross contamination to ensure no one gets sick or a reaction.

Tried Yardbird for brunch for the first time and had a great experience! I was seated right away…read morewithout a reservation, which was a nice surprise. My waitress was super friendly, bubbly, and really knew the menu. She gave some great recommendations. I ordered the American breakfast and the biscuit French toast. Everything was good! The sunnyside eggs were especially great, and both the sausage and bacon were cooked really well. Even the arugula salad that came with the breakfast stood out. It had a light lemon vinaigrette that I really enjoyed. The hash browns with a fried block delight. I wasn't sure what to expect with the biscuit French toast, but it tasted exactly like it sounds. biscuits turned into French toast. It didn't have that classic French toast flavor, but it was still really good and worth trying. The atmosphere was nice, pretty packed, but the noise level was just right. My waitress checked on me often, which I appreciated. I'll definitely be coming back for brunch!

Mallard is a charming and cozy Southern restaurant, serving everything from classic shrimp & grits…read moreto Peking duck. You cannot go wrong with their menu! The shared pork saddle was the star of our evening... insanely delicious and perfectly cooked. I also hope they continue offering their Valentine's Day Raspberry Sunday. The peppercorn and ice cream combination was delectable. Bravo! Mallard's restaurant appears divided into two parts, with seating areas as you walk in and a smaller nook closer to the kitchen. Both are beautifully decorated and offer enough space to not feel crammed. The servers and hosts are welcoming, patient, and extremely attentive. Thank you to all the staff for a wonderful evening. We will be back soon enough!

tl;dr -- 3.5/5, but bumping it to a 4/5 for the attentive service…read more Mallard's been on my friend and I's list for awhile, so we got dinner here for our catch-up meal this past Tuesday. The interior leans into a nostalgic Southern theme rooted in a different era, with warm red-brown tones, vintage frames lining the walls, and some duck-related decor. After placing our order, our server brought out a small serving of French onion soup for us to enjoy, compliments of the chef. The soup was incredibly creamy and smooth with a nice acidity. The bits of fried onion on top gave it a sweeter flavor that had us wanting more. SEA ISLAND PEA DIP - 9 Duck Fat Saltines, Benne Seeds The house-made saltines were a nice touch, with a wheat-y and nutty texture and flavor that's missing in the store-bought ones. I love the pea dip, which was mixed with benne seeds, for a smooth, yet gritty flavor. My friend thought it tasted a bit too heavy of a "fennel" flavor, but I personally enjoyed it. FOIE GRAS & WAFFLES - 23 This was easily our favorite dish of the night. The combination of flavors and textures was outstanding: silky, umami-rich foie gras balanced by tart pickled apples, grounded by the familiar comfort of waffle, and brought together with a savory onion sauce and apple butter. The foie gras maple syrup was quite delicious, definitely a unique pairing. PENNSYLVANIA PEKIN DUCK - 46 Given that there would be Peking-style duck breast, with sauce reminiscent of hoisin on the side, we thought there would have been some sort of bun to pair with it. Despite that, the duck breast was so juicy and perfectly prepared. The collard greens were delicious. The fried chicken leg was great with the meat falling off the bone easily. The batter was not overdone either. Definitely a standout dish, with the duck breast being the highlight. GRIDDLED WILD BLUE CATFISH - 31 The dish featured a small slab of lightly battered catfish with a generous pour of the she-crab chowder, which read more like a sauce given how reduced and salty it was on its own. Since we family-styled everything, we only had a couple bites of the catfish each. We enjoyed the peanut potato, but left majority of the bacon and chowder since it was too salty. A few pieces of toast would've gone a long way in balancing the dish, which was a shame, as the chowder itself was quite seafood-forward and savory. "COFFEE & CIGARETTES" - 15 Lastly, we ended our night with our dessert featured on an ashtray. A generous scoop of espresso ice cream topped with chocolate mousse, topped with tobacco caramel and olive oil. There were also espresso morsels on the side, with its bitterness cutting through the overall sweetness of the dessert just a bit. This was good, but a bit too rich and sweet for my taste. While there were a couple standouts, my friend and I both agreed that Mallard is fine, but not great (echoing a couple other reviews). We're glad we tried it, but it's hard to say when we'd be back.

I love the food and the services. Its such an amazing vibe! Its even teenage friendly.read more

Had a great experience. Food was terrific and were seasoned with excellent spices. I decided to sit…read moreat the bar and the service was second to none. Cierra the mixologist was phenomenal from making food suggestions to making top notch cocktails. The restaurant location is in the heart of downtown Washington DC and has plenty of room for as many guest you acquire. Next time I'm in DC I will make a second visit for sure.

A classic local spot where you can watch the game and enjoy some classic soul food. You can order…read moreahead and pick up (or get delivery through the apps) or come and sit at the bar , where you're guaranteed some food conversation

Great food and good camaraderie! The portions were generous, everything was seasoned well, and the…read morevibe felt authentic and relaxed. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. -- Troy M.

I stopped into Dauphine's while visiting Washington, D.C. for happy hour, and the experience was…read moreabsolutely exceptional. From the moment I sat down, the bartenders made me feel genuinely welcomed and taken care of. They took the time to walk me through cocktail recommendations, suggest food items, and even let me sample a couple of things to make sure I found something I would truly enjoy. That kind of thoughtful, personalized service is rare, and it made the entire experience feel less like just grabbing a drink and more like being hosted. The cocktails were fantastic, the food recommendations were spot on, but what really stood out was the hospitality. The team made me feel heard, valued, and comfortable -- especially as someone stopping in from out of town. I would highly, highly, highly recommend Dauphine's. Amazing atmosphere, incredible service, and the kind of staff that makes you want to come back. Can't wait to visit again the next time I'm in D.C.!

Sunday 11-3pm live jazz - make reservation for main dining. You won't regret it…read more Ambiance - high ceilings and New Orleans feel. Upscale as it is a Michelin guide restaurant. Service was very attentive. Freaking loved the jazz. Brunch - Creole inspired cuisine with amazing cocktails. Came for brunch, loved the raw oysters - so fresh and has three levels of salinity. Bread basket - delish, banana bread was the best I've ever had and I'm not a huge fan of banana bread. The other biscuits were nice, the pimento cheese scone was really good too. Chicken and waffles were delicious with a perfect mix of spicy, sweet, and savory. Very crunchy on the outside without compromising the moistness of the chicken. The pig ear salad was just okay.