Ambiance and Service 10/10 Music is very relaxed, but not put you to sleep. Creates a lovely ambiance that takes you back in time. Food was fabulous. Recommend the potato skins, French onion soup and steak salad. Steal salad has a lot of crispy onions, and heavier on dressing so if you don't like that ask for those on the side. Steak was flavorful and tender. We got aperol spritz which was light and refreshing not too sweet. Overall amazing. Comfort food and cozy vibe. Service was relaxed but attentive. read more

A wonderful place to stop for lunch, right in the heart of Georgetown. Built in 1933, Martin's has quite a few interesting and unique menu options! We had the potato skins and the chili which were incredible. And I have it on good authority the Brunswick Colonial Stew is made with real colonials; never imitation. Lol. Just kidding, it's chicken. Add to it that the Martin's staff are empaths (just read the menu!), they'll surely put you on the right track for the food experience you want, just as they did for us. read more

Martin's Tavern - Yep! They're empathic here at Martin's! So cool. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Came here for lunch on a Sunday and was told it would take 45 minutes to get a table. It was fairly busy. We ended up getting seated in maybe 20-30 minutes, so not bad. We started with the Calamari and Shrimp appetizer. It was ok, a little over fried. For lunch, I had the bison burger which was good, had good flavor. The fries, like the calamari and shrimp, were overfried and a little hard. My wife got the French Onion soup and she thought that was really good. A cool spot with a lot of history to it. read more

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I went to Martin's Tavern during a business trip. We were there for Wednesday dinner, and the restaurant was packed. We had made a reservation earlier in the day, but when we arrived they told us they didn't have it. We ended up having to wait almost an hour. We shared a Caesar salad, crab cakes, and calamari for appetizer. For the main course, I had the lamb chops--they were succulent and delicious. My colleagues ordered the prime rib and the ahi tuna steak; their dishes looked great, and they seemed to really enjoy them. For drinks, I got the First Lady, one of their popular cocktails, while my colleagues ordered a black walnut Manhattan and spicy margaritas. The food, drinks, and ambience were all excellent, and I'd definitely come back the next time I'm in D.C. read more

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Historic! Visited in late March. Too crowded but nice to get out of the cold. Family loved it.

The ambiance, service, and history of this place cannot be beat. With an epic trail of presidents who have dined there and historical moments that have occurred in the booths of this tavern, you'll truly feel like your sight-seeing while eating. The food, however, was not as memorable as the sights and stories around us. The French Onion soup and the Clam Chowder were hands down the best thing we ate there. On the other hand, the potato skins, fish and chips, and chicken pesto were nothing to write home about. The fish and chips and chicken were solid but the portions were not that big, aside from the large plate of fries. read more

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I love Martin's! It's the perfect spot for drinks and dessert after a dinner in Georgetown. Hands down, they serve the best classic martini in DC. Lois is incredibly welcoming and hospitable, making every visit enjoyable. As for the food, I especially love the chili, fried onions, string beans, and potato skins. read more

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This place wasn't bad, but it is more on the pricy side Service - They were nice and for how busy the restaurant was Food - it was pretty large compared to what I was expecting but still quite expensive Restaurant- it's not super fancy or kinda reminds me of how a grandma's house would be, in a nostalgic sense read more

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Overall, I thought this place was good/great. It was a bit noisy/crowded, and walking down the stairs from the bathroom was a bit scary because of how steep they were lol. However, I thought my food (fried green tomatoes and sautéed green beans) and drinks were great. Service was also pretty good and prices were moderate to high. read more

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Why has it taken me so long to get back here to a classic DC/Georgetown place? my guest was just thrilled at the decor and friendly staff...not to mention the excellent food. Forget the chains like SILVER and go to the right place! You will enjoy it thoroughly! read more

I went during Christmas season and it was cute inside. I got the Shepherd's pie (not pictured) which I really enjoyed. My friend got the turkey version and it had waaay too much cheese. I like that they had a few mocktail options. Mine was decent. Overall, it was an average experience. Nothing I would go out of my way for, but it was good. read more

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We came here based off of so many other reviews. The inside was super cute with all of the Christmas decorations and the pub style vibes. It had an amazing atmosphere but we were disappointed in the food. We started with New England clam chowder and lobster bisque. Both were too salty. My boyfriend ate his chowder but I couldn't eat the bisque. They did take it off of the bill for us so we were thankful for that. I had fried green tomatoes and those were very tasty. My boyfriend had the fish and chips. He said they were average. I was so hoping for more standout food here because we came in for my boyfriend's birthday but we just didn't get it. The vibe is great, maybe the kitchen was just off that day. read more

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02.07.2025 @5:30pm Made reservation for table of 2. Excellent services. Got the mussels for appetizers and was very satisfying with the mussels very plump. The special for today was the Swordfish with asparagus and creamy risotto, was very good. No comment of the sea scallops as that was the least dish i like. read more

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Wonderful experience at Martin's. We were seated in Madeline Albright's booth and it was fantastic. Our server, Oscar, was sharp, on point, friendly and talkative. Love the history of this place; you can feel the energy! We will be back. read more

Martin's Tavern - The menu from 1935 is upstairs. Check out the prices! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Amazing service, made a reservation and was accidentally placed outside. After talking to their manager, who explained everything very professionally, we decided to stay at the restaurant and sit outside. The outside placement was a mistake through Resy. After ordering a drink, the manager came and found us and escorted us inside to an amazing booth. From there, we not only had delicious food and amazing drinks, but the service was top-notch, and the ambience was unbeatable. 11/10 would recommend!!! read more

We just happened to come across this place while looking for breakfast, without any idea of its historical significance, and I'm glad we did! Our waiter was really nice and gave us a little intro into the restaurant's history and some of its famous patronage. Booths are pretty uncomfortable not gonna lie, but I guess historical figures didn't care much about comfy seats. Thought the food was pretty solid. I tried their crab cake eggs Benedict and the flavors were good, plus eggs were perfectly poached. The vibe of the tavern is really cool, I'd recommend to people interested in checking out a bit of DC's history while also enjoying a decent meal. read more

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Second time at Martins and it was a huge let down. We waited for this reservation all week and were severely let down with the whole experience start to finish. Firstly we wanted to come here for the Christmas vibes. We ended up being sat in the very back corner where the lights were super bright and there was barely any Christmas vibes (Lyndon Johnson booth). Really killed our vibe to basically be in a glorified broom closet away from the TVs and main area. Our server was nice but took a bit to show up. I had to specifically ask for bread which came out after my chili was finished and they only had the raisin bread- said they were completely out of all other type at 745 on a Sunday. They were also out of potato skins which was the one item we really were craving that day (but they seemed to have potato's in house so guess lazy cook). Our dirty martini and espresso martini were the only bright spot really. For our apps we got the clam chowder and the chili. Both were decent but not out of this world and my chili had such large and lazily chopped red onions, it was off putting. Looked like onions were chopped for a salad rather than a topping for chili. For our mains I got a Caesar salad with blackened chicken and my husband got the prime rib special. My Caesar was OK but bland (though the chicken was great). My husbands prime rib was nice but the knife they gave him was dull. The baked potato came bland with no salt, cheese or bacon. The side broccolini was huge chunks of broccoli covered in onion slivers- this wasn't advertised to us and my husband hates onion. The kicker was the waiter was having a super loud 20 minute conversation with the table next to us so the whole time we ate we couldn't really even speak because the waiter was so loud. read more

Such a cute historical place to grab some food! Went here after visiting Georgetown. Loved the festive vibe inside , and it was quite busy for a holiday weekend. Since it's historical, I would expect great service but tiny venue/accommodations. Food was great also as a traditional American establishment read more

Historic, cozy tavern has hosted many a politico in the heart of adorable Georgetown. Delicious food, attentive service, and charming old interior mean you should make a reservation, or you could risk a walk-up wait of over an hour on any Saturday in summer. Menu classics do not disappoint, and their sandwiches are some of the best versions of the tried and true. Worth the wait. read more

We stopped in hoping to grab an appetizer and some drinks. We were seated right away. Our waitress was horrible. We sat for 20 minutes and had hoped to order a second drink. It was not busy at all! There seemed to be a fun crowd at the bar. The wait staff was yelling loudly from the kitchen about someone spraying water on someone else's face and she was very upset. Generally clean. Won't return. read more

Martin's is an institution. I believe anyone traveling to DC or living here especially needs to make it at least once. The food is solid and the atmosphere/history pretty unmatched. An underrated aspect is their breakfast or brunch. Time it right and you won't see the place as mobbed as it necessarily might be at other times. read more

Martin's Tavern is the place to be to enjoy a lovely meal in Georgetown! My friend and I dined in the outdoor patio for lunch and were happy to see it was both spacious and well-heated. The indoors/outdoors of the restaurant were well decorated (be sure to check out the booths named after our past presidents!) and was very clean. Beware, this is a very popular restaurant and reservations are definitely needed if you want to sit inside! The bread basket is filled with delicious rolls and raisin-walnut bread that paired very well with the creamy butter. I really enjoyed each piece I ate and found myself pairing the leftover pieces with my entree. Delicious! For my entree, I got the Pot Roast - a blend of slow-roasted beef, potatoes, carrots, and celery all bound in a savory, flavorful gravy. I enjoyed every bite I had! The beef was soft, flavorful, and was so easy to dig into. You can definitely taste strong notes of onion - which I loved! The potatoes and carrots were perfectly submerged in the sauce to the point it was coated but not drenched. The carrots were still crunchy and sliced thinly to add texture to bites of beef and potato. Not to mention, the sauce was light and seasoned, not at all oily or overly salty. I really cannot rave enough about this stellar dish! The service was speedy and very accommodating as some items weren't available. I appreciate the staff's friendliness and attention to detail! Martin's Tavern is a Georgetown classic for a reason! Definitely check it out if you are in need of a delicious brunch, lunch, or dinner in the city :) read more

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Yummy cucumber martini in a hot June Friday afternoon. Great fried green tomatoes and atmosphere! read more

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It was oyster week so we ordered up a dozen. They were on the larger size. Plump brine tasty. I ordered the shepherds pie made with lamb. It was delicious. Service was top notch on a busy night. It had a beautiful interior with lots of wood. Would love to get back soon. read more

Martin's Tavern - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Ate here on a self treat day and had a wonderful experience! The bartenders Alex and Rob were very attentive and super personable! The Spritz n Aperol was SOO good!! Rob recommended the clam chowder and it was heavenly!!! They were also playing the GA FL game so you know that gets points! The vibe was boisterous but in a classy way! read more

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Historic tavern with a cramped atmosphere and a solid menu of American food Both indoor and outdoor seating I came here with a friend for dinner and even though we made a reservation they still made us wait for over 10 minutes at the bar where there was no seating available. They were also fairly rude about it Once we were finally able to get a table the food was all very solid read more

Restaurant is small and crowded and loud on a Friday night. We had a reservation and although they weren't ready for us when we arrived, they worked very hard to get us at a table quickly. Cocktails were tasty. Crabcakes were a nice portion with very little filler. The servers rushed us through our meal because the wait was so long and the tiny space was very full. There's fun history to the space if you read all the plaques at each booth. read more

Honestly, the food was disappointing considering the price point. The restaurant has rich history and the waiters are very educated and passionate which is wonderful! The interior of the restaurant is very warm and welcoming, and i'm glad I tried it at least once, but there are definitely better spots to eat in DC. We ordered 2 mocktails and 2 steaks for $150... which wouldn't be the end of the world had the steaks and sides not been lackluster. I'm not one to be stingy when it comes to food pricing, but the NY strip was oddly sweet and the sides were excruciatingly bland. Garlic mashed potatoes sorta just tasted like lightly salted potatoes. The broccoli was lightly steamed and crunchy (which i'm a fan of), but it was also just bland. No salt or butter noted. As for mocktails, i've had some really good mocktails and I understand the price point. But $12 for a mocktail that just tasted like juice was very unfortunate. The presentation was lovely but it was just too simple and sweet for $12 to make sense. Overall, it's good to visit once if you care for tourist spots, but i'd skip it if you don't really care about that. There are other history-rich places that won't hurt your wallet while leaving you wanting more. read more

Martin's Tavern - NY steak and Filet Mignon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great place! Sat at the bar. Had the Oyster Stew and Mussels- both were greatI had a glass of red wine and the bartender refilled my wine glass when I wasn't looking. Great service and ambiance. Would come again! read more

Martin's Tavern - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We came for lunch in early July and absolutely loved our experience. The restaurant is full of charm and history. Many presidents and other celebrities have frequented this establishment. Seeing the booth where JFK proposed was just crazy! Oscar, our waiter, was superb. Patient, fun, and clearly loved his job and this place. We had a hungry toddler with us and everyone was so kind. I got an Aperol spritz which was as expected. My husband and I split the shepherds pie and my mother in law got the Kentucky hot brown. We also got fried green tomatoes. All was delicious! This place is a core memory from our trip. read more

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Amazing experience- great food and wonderful service. Love the historical local vibe. Casual interior with interesting facts at every booth. read more

This was an incredible experience! We had to move up our reservation last minute and they were so kind and accommodating. We were even seated in the "proposal booth" (where JFK proposed to Jackie). Our kids loved the kids menu options. My husband and I split the burger (it was delicious!) and service was some of the best we had in DC. If you are headed to Georgetown, this is a great option! read more

I absolutely loved Martins. Vinny and Rob are rockstars behind the bar and took the time to answer our questions. The Welsh Rarebit was to die for! My friend and I shared the Crab Cakes and they were delicious! Oh! And the bread pudding was perfect. This Iowa girl will be back! read more

Martin's Tavern - Bread pudding - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place is a classic if you live in Georgetown. The vibes are wonderful and the decor always feel cozy and lively. All of the staff are so nice and so diligent. I've been here several times in several different capacities (with family visiting, with friends in town, for work holiday happy hour) and every single time Martin's Tavern impressed everyone. They're also great for all times of year, because of the heaters and tent that they have outside in the winter, and the beautiful outdoor tables for the summer. In terms of food, I was very impressed with their eggs benedict, but the chicken sandwich is a favorite of mine. There are not many places where my recommendation is something as common as a chicken sandwich, but something about this one is just so good. The only downside I can even think of is that the bathroom is very, very tiny, so there's usually a really long line that can be pretty slow. read more

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I love Martin's Tavern, and they are usually a 5-star review place. We go there a lot; they treat us well and are generally very accommodating. The place has been around for almost 100 years, and each booth has its own history. It is a must-see in Washington. My 3-star review concerns the reservation system. It was not clear whether you had to reserve indoor or outdoor seating. We reserved a table for 5, but when we got there, it seemed it had defaulted to an indoor table instead of an outdoor one. We preferred to eat outside for brunch since it was a lovely day. As always, they were accommodating and worked it out so we could sit outside. One of the reasons I love to come here for brunch is that I love their eggs benedict and they can do it on a gluten-free bun. Today when I ordered it they came back and told me that the potatoes would be cross contaminated. I had not been told this before which sliced me, but I asked for a fruit substitute and we were fine. They can back again and said they were out of the gluten-free bread. This time we were not fine. How could they be out at 10am? Because it was a party of 5, I agreed to have the dish with no bread, but my wife decided not to eat at all. If you are gluten-free, I suggest you call ahead because it seem you cannot count on them having gluten-free bread on hand. If you are not gluten-free, then this place definitely needs to be on your list. read more

The corn chowder was good although extremely heavy, and the salmon that came on top of the Caesar salad was very small, probably 4oz at most. For a historic restaurant in DC, it comes down to the details like stale croutons out of a bag, butter still in the Sysco packets in a bowl, and chipped glass table tops. Service was good, but would not recommend anyone coming here. read more

Came by to get a drink. I haven't been here in years but the food and drinks are still so good. We got margaritas and I ordered soup of course in 80 degree weather lol. It didn't disappoint it was flavorful with the right amount of peas, celery, beans, chicken, tomatoes and corn. The chicken skewers were with pineapples and peppers and seasoned well. The chicken fettuccine was good. I definitely added pepper to it as it was a bit bland compared to everything else we ate. read more

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Came in on a Monday ,late afternoon, was able to get a table outside. It's in a lovely spot, right in the middle of Georgetown. The outdoor seating was very pleasant. The service was very good, I like how our waiter was attentive, but not pushy. My friend and I were able to enjoy our dinner and conversation without feeling rushed. The food was delicious! Also, the espresso martini was very good. And the menu has so much variety!! It's easy for everyone to find something they like. I would very much recommend this place :) read more

The Martin's Delight certainty delighted Brian. 5 Stars. No notes. JFK table was chill. read more

Martin's Tavern - Martin's Delight (finished) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My friend had brought me here while showing me around town and I was pleasantly surprised - thought it would be a little gimmicky but actually really enjoyed the meal! Food was solid - I got the little bit of chicken fried which has fried chicken, bacon, gravy and an egg on top of a biscuit. It came with fries which was a pleasant surprise, though I do wish the fries were a little crispier! Friendly service and food came out fairly quickly, they were also very accommodating as we had to move our reservation a bit last minute. read more

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