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.

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.

Greetings DMV!!!Outstanding food outstanding owner have been coming here for years. I wish they…read morewere larger so we could sit down.

Aite I took y'all's suggestions, & I got some fish to put Capital City Mambo sauce on!! This time I…read moregot their 12 ounce Sweet Heat flavor!! You can still get their 32 ounce off of @instacart & @costco or both!! . Where I am: with @capitalcityco . Location Reviewed: Fish in the Neighborhood *No Social Mefia presence, or website* with @capitalcityco . Items Review: Their Crinkle Cut Fries (with salt pepper, & Sweet Heat Capital City Mambo sauce $4). STAMP!! I personally love crinkle cut, hot, fresh, & the spiced up Mambo took it to another level!! Their Collard Greens, & Mac n Cheese ($4 each). Both DELICIOUS. Good, I just needed some more seasoning!! Their Fried Shrimp (1/2 pound of fried butterfly shrimp with Sweet Heat Capital City Mambo $11). STAMP!! The shrimp was perfectly battered, & fried, the Mambo just siced it!! Their Fried Whiting Plate (4 pieces of fried whiting with bread $15.85). STAMP!! Reminds me of those back in the day fish plates off H street, with a spicy Mambo twist!! Their Half n Half ($4). STAMP!! Get it!! That's it. Next up!! I'm going home!! Yep I'm going to fry some wings myself, & use Capital City Mambo Sauce!! . Customer Service: On Point!! . Online Navigation: Easy . Parking: ROUGH! . Music: YouTube-Backyard Band 6/6/97 Black Hole . Recommendations: Mumbo sauce on ERRTHANG!! . Accessibility: It's wheelchair friendly, & it's differently abled persons friendly. 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

Excellent food! Excrement service!! Great ambiance! Nice rustic neighborhood bar with a great beer…read moreand bourbon selection!! And again, the food is amazing! This place continues to be our family favorite, every time we have family from out of town we bring them here because everyone loves the food and the atmosphere. Today they were able to accommodate a big group of out of town family at the last minute and did an amazing job!!

It saddens me to write this because I've been coming to Moreland's for years, but after my Father's…read moreDay experience, I won't be returning. My African American military family arrived at 11:00 a.m. sharp on Father's Day. I mention "military family" because I want to paint an accurate picture: we weren't a loud or unruly group. We were five adults, five well-behaved children, and two infants looking to enjoy brunch together. The restaurant was completely empty. Not "a few open tables" empty--completely empty. No one was even sitting at the bar. When we told the hostess we didn't have a reservation, she went to get a manager. What struck me immediately was how flustered he became the moment he saw our group. He came out red-faced, visibly agitated, and immediately launched into how they were completely booked and there was "no way" he could seat a party of 12. We even asked if we could split into two groups of six and were met with the same response: impossible. We stood there looking at an entirely empty restaurant while being told there was absolutely no way we could be accommodated. The whole interaction was honestly bizarre. Confused, we simply said "okay" and started walking away. As we were already down the sidewalk, a hostess came after us and explained that we could sit on the patio, which was first-come, first-served. We could order through a QR code and have food brought to us. That was completely fine with us. In fact, with children and infants, the patio was arguably a better option anyway. The truth is, by that point we stayed more out of convenience than anything else. Getting five children and two infants back into three separate vehicles and finding another restaurant felt like more of a hassle than it was worth. Looking back, I wish we had simply left. Which raises the obvious question: if the patio was available all along, why wasn't that the manager's response from the beginning? Why did he act as though seating us was impossible instead of simply saying, "Our indoor dining is reserved, but you're welcome to sit outside"? I do not make accusations of racism lightly. However, after reflecting on the experience, I cannot escape the conclusion that race played a role in how my family was treated. The manager's reaction upon seeing our group, his immediate insistence that there was "no way" to seat us despite an empty restaurant, and the fact that available seating existed all along created an experience that felt unmistakably exclusionary. The interaction nagged at me throughout the meal, especially when my children and nieces and nephews started asking, "Why didn't the restaurant want us to eat here? The place is empty?" That's not a conversation I expected to have with children on Father's Day. When we left about 90 minutes later, both the dining room and patio were still far from full. I counted 8 open tables inside and 5 open tables on the patio at 12:30. I understand reservations. I've dined all over the world. But Moreland's is not a Michelin-starred restaurant with a months-long waitlist. It's a neighborhood pub--closer to an upscale Applebee's than fine dining. Yet somehow my family was made to feel unwelcome from the moment we walked through the door. After years of being a customer, that is deeply disappointing.

Andrenes is a neighborhood institution. Her food is always fresh and soooooo delicious. The goat is…read moreto die for, as is all of her food. Please check Andrenes out, you will NOT be disappointed!

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 food and drinks were really good and costumer service was very helpful. The space was very…read moreaccompanying to many people and the bathrooms were really clean. The daily themes and support shown for events are huge and creates inclusion for all to feel welcomed. I will continue to support this business and share great reviews for others to try.

This is a cute little spot that is located in the college part of DC. Parking is limited within…read morewalking distance of the restaurant. They have plenty of patio seating around the restaurant and a modest dining area with bar seating and a few booths. The staff was friendly enough, but I will admit that I had very limited interaction with them The restaurant serves salads, fried chicken, sandwiches, and caviar. I know that is kind of random. I placed my order online. I ordered the 4-piece chicken, dipped in hot honey. I also got a side of Brussels sprouts. The food was delicious. The chicken was amazing, and the Brussels sprouts were scrumptious. They were both tasty, and I highly recommend them. This restaurant has some delicious food. They offer a student discount. I am glad that I made it here and highly recommend checking this place out. I definitely will be back soon.

Definitely great place. I went here with some of my coworker and we had a lot of yummy food…read more The lumpia was very hot, crispy, and easy to eat. You can easily eat the entire plate. The spicy chicken adobo entree definitely was the standout, the skin's crispiness was very tough, but that was the best part honestly. So much flavor packed into a single chicken. The rice was well cooked, wished I could have had more. The veggies was cool and fresh. The service was great, they were attentive, doing check in a lot, and very efficient with their ordering. The space was spacious, a bit loud when it get packed but honestly I can still hear the people near me.

I came here for a conference. We had two big tables on the top floor in a little room just for us…read more We also had two personalized menus, one for food and one for drinks. So cute! On to the food. Absolutely delicious! Our tables had 4 big plates to share of each dish - Singkamas salad, ginataang karute, red snapper relleno, Spicy Adobo Fried Chicken, vegetarian pancit mahal, white rice, vegetarian lumpia, Brussels sprouts, short rib adobo. My favorite dish was the red snapper relleno 10/10 SO flavorful! Singkamas salad - 9/10 I loved how refreshing it tasted Ginataang karute - 5/10 I normally love mushrooms but I think the coconut flavor threw me off Spicy Adobo Fried Chicken - 10/10 So warm and crunchy and a little spicy kick Vegetarian pancit mahal - 8/10 It was good! White rice - What can I say, it was fluffy? Vegetarian lumpia - 10/10 - Crunchy and full of flavor and the accompanying sauce was perfect Brussels sprouts - 6/10 A little too cooked for my liking it tasted a little burnt. Short rib adobo - 6/10 It was so soft and tender I loved coming here and trying so many different dishes. It was also my first time trying Filipino food. Definitely recommend for big groups. Will come again next time I'm in DC!

Everything was great. We were lucky the place was light, so got food right away. Service was…read moregreat. Ambiance reminded us of PR!

Solid local Mexican spot!…read more Food- shrimp dish was flavorful and tacos consistently good. Meats are prepared well and side dishes a great compliment. Drinks- hibiscus sangria and hibiscus margarita were refreshing and tasty. Vibes- great patio space

This place serves all your traditional soul food. They got beans, greens, potatoes, tomatoes,…read morelambs, rams, hogs, dogs, chicken, turkeys, rabbits, you name it. Well, they don't have rabbits, rams, or lambs, but you get the picture. This is a little carryout restaurant just outside the downtown area. There is metered street parking on the road out front and within a reasonable walking distance. They do not have a dining area. This is a carryout-only place. I was on a tight schedule, so I ordered online ahead of time. I scheduled my order for pickup at 5. They have music playing on a little speaker, and the woman working there was friendly. I ordered the beef ribs with a side of mac and cheese and collard greens. I got an additional side of cornbread stuffing. I arrived at 5, and my food was not ready. It was not even prepared until I got there. I did not get out of there until about 520, mind you; I had pre-scheduled a 5 PM pickup. The food traveled well and was delicious. I loved every item. They were all so flavorful. It was also a ton of food. The stuffing was really good. The ribs were amazing, and the collard greens were just like Mom used to make. And the mac and cheese was fire. I really enjoyed my meal here. I highly recommend checking this place out and look forward to going back there real soon. They have some of the best soul food that I have ever had. It would have easily been a 5-star joint if my order had been ready at the scheduled time.

So, really wanted some "Ancestor food" (Chitterings). Now, if you know, you know; they can't be…read morepurchased just "anywhere." After walking in (take-out only), and seeing that there were six people waiting for their food, I was convinced, this place CAN be trusted. So, staff, really nice. Informative, hospitable, and accommodating. As indicated, exclusively "Take-out," so not much attention given to aesthetics. All those waiting raved about the food. People there have been patronizing the restaurant for decades. Again, very good sign. Ordered chitterlings, potato salad, and collard greens. Initially thought $30.00 was a bit much, given I'd NEVER eaten chitterlings "out," BUT, thought about what it actually requires, and quickly changed my mind. The price point is fine. Everything was delicious. Everything. Including the Cornbread. Given I know how to cook, there were obviously some things I would have done differently. That doesn't even matter, this place is my "Soul Food" "go-to." If they can do chitterlings well, they can do anything. I can't wait to try everything else on the menu. I highly recommend.