I stayed at the hotel where this restaurant is located while attending a nearby conference. Unfortunately, the dining experience left much to be desired due to extremely slow service. Upon arrival, we stood at the front for quite some time without being greeted. Eventually, we asked a bartender if we should wait for a hostess and were told to seat ourselves. The table we chose hadn't been cleaned, but a server promptly came over to wipe it down and hand us menus. We noticed only one other waiter actively attending tables, so we immediately expected a long evening. Throughout the dinner, we could hear other guests expressing similar frustrations about long wait times and delays with their checks. Thankfully, we were able to flag our waiter down to place our order and request a cocktail menu, though we didn't have much hope of actually receiving drinks. At least he brought water before disappearing again. It was clear the restaurant was understaffed and unprepared for the conference crowd. I ordered the blackened salmon, which came with chard and potatoes. My mom ordered the Asian BBQ chicken wings and the lobster mac and cheese (which includes sweet peas--I was curious to try it). The wait for food was long, but once it arrived, it was absolutely worth it. The salmon was perfectly blackened and well-seasoned, and the chard was surprisingly flavorful. However, the potatoes were bland, and with no salt or pepper on the table, I ended up skipping them altogether. The lobster Mac was pretty tasty but I definitely picked around the peas. Towards the end of my meal, I was finally able to order a cocktail. I tried the Peachy Paper Plane, intrigued by its description, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to the name. I enjoy an Aperol spritz, but the Aperol overwhelmed the drink's flavor profile, making it too bitter to finish. While the food itself was mostly excellent, the long wait times and lack of staffing make it difficult to justify a return visit, especially during busy periods. read more

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I enjoyed the food here. The chicken sandwich was crispy and delicious and I liked that they provided a lot of dipping sauces for the fries and sandwich. The cocktail was great too. This bar is in a hotel and has a nice, causal ambiance. The bartenders were friendly and helpful. read more

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It is a sports bar in a hotel. You have a captured audience. The drinks were good, the beer was cold. It was a good spot to connect and network with colleagues. read more

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I ordered calamari it was tasty could have been fried a little harder to preserve the crunch. But 4/5 Right proper pale ale. Excellent with great taste. Not too bitter. 5/5 Red blend, Pessimist, CA 17.00 a glass but full bodied with great flavor and well balanced. Very juicy. Hey it's in a hotel and I don't know about the parking but it's in a busy area. The server was kind and attentive she made my bad day better. The ambiance is comfortable and sporty. You can have girls night out or date night for sure and be content. Environment wasn't too loud or too crowded. read more

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Had dinner with a good friend that was staying at the hotel. It was cold outside and we just decided to eat in the hotel. It was a Friday night and it was really busy. It took a while for our server to come by and get our drink and food order. I got a beer (one that our waiter recommended) and the Classic Double Smash Burger. Both the beer and burger were good. Would I go out of my way to go here ever again...probably not. Overall just ok. read more

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A real bar set up that the night may hide those sticky floors and surfaces but in the day you see the hungover fun that was had the nights before. It was still comfortable and we were hungry having a late lunch which hit the spot. Will I rush back, probably not but if you are here, and need a bite it works. Prefer drinks then this will probably be ideal with hotel right there if you need to walk back to your room and avoid a dui. We not drinkers so day time was enough for us. Probably great spot if you rooting for a sports team. read more

Located inside of the Capitol Hilton hotel I came here because I couldn't eat at manifest or do anything there on a Sunday womp womp anyway, I ended up Here's what I got Drinks Blueberry Ricky good Flaming bourbon drink: it was not flaming it was okay a little too bitter for my taste Atlas beer was meh Food Tomato soup just fine Little Jim salad was okay Initially I ordered the nachos with guacamole and asked specifically for no cilantro. Of course they gave me cilantro not just in the nachos but in the guacamole. I specifically asked for no cilantro and asked if they could prepare this ahead of time and the server said that they could. Anyway .. This isannoying because I hate wasting food they did take it off and didn't charge me. Overall, I'm a little bit annoyed by the lack of attentiveness. I also felt that they were trying to rush me out and I really just wanted to hang out while I was waiting for a second deer with my friend. Overall, I think it was a fine place to kill some time, but I'm not in a rush to come back here read more

This is a nice restaurant/bar in the hotel lobby. The drinks average 17-20 dollars. Staff are friendly and the environment is welcoming. The place is clean. I quite enjoyed all my drinks and they came strong. Will return when I am back and recommend. read more

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Was staying at the hotel for work so stopped in here after conference meetings. Understanding that it is a hotel bar so expectations were low, however, it was worse than you'd imagine. The vodka fizz was the #1 worst drink I've ever had it my life. It was almost as if you were pouring oil and water into a jar - the syrup was so thick and didn't mix with the alcohol so you either just got a sip full of syrup or straight vodka through a straw. We also got nachos and they were a 2/5. I prefer real cheese over queso so that might be a me thing but the chicken was also weird. Side of fries were good though, nice thick cut and seasoned. The service was wildly slow. We were there around 4:30pm shortly after they open (at 4pm) so among some of the only people there and it was like pulling teeth to get our orders in/close out. Despite all that, 2 stars over 1 because I would recommend this place for a nightcap. They have a heavy hand on the pours and the ambiance is great after 11pm. read more

We came here a few times while staying at the Washington Hilton and it was a pretty good bar overall. We had drinks twice and their pours were very generous. We had an amazing bartender as well and Darrin was super fun and it was great chatting with him. We had dinner once here and the food was decent; my wife had a Caesar salad that was okay overall and my turkey club was good, not great. I'd say this is a fun bar and I would come here again for drinks if I was staying at the Hilton again, but I would probably grab dinner elsewhere as there's several good restaurants within walking distance from the hotel. read more

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Slowest, most understaffed and overwhelmed staff I've ever experienced at a conference hotel restaurant/bar. Also, the place smells fishy on a daily basis. First night I waited 25 minutes before I gave up and went somewhere outside the hotel. 3 days later I'm back, hoping it might be better. 15 minutes in, we finally got a menu... Recommend you go out if staying at this hotel, rather than dine in. read more

OK--I know this is a hotel bar. Only jumped in here once for dessert and drinks around 10:30. We found a corner booth and waited. When the harried waiter finally appeared, he told us he had to RUN to the kitchen with our order b/c the kitchen was closing. Then we waited. He returned for our drink order--2 rum punches, 1 Mai Tai, and one club soda with lime. Again we waited. The punches and the Mai Tai came out and looked EXACTLY the same. After tasting, we decided they were the same. Desserts came. The Toffee Pudding is amazing. They were out of the Pumpkin bread pudding which I wanted to try. The cheesecake was a huge portion. The ice cream was liquid by the time it was delivered. Know that cocktails here are $16+. OK for nightcaps before you head to your room. read more

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Service was fast, but the bread to my sandwich was hard and meh. The soda was flat, but overall it was okay. read more

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I was at the Hilton in Washington DC for a conference. I kept hearing rave reviews about this restaurant. So, I decided to stop by on my last evening there. I was impressed. I got a pizza and it was quite delicious. It was much more than I could eat by myself. The server was excellent. I was well taken care of. I had a certificate for a complimentary beverage, and it was also very delicious. With regard to all of the restaurants in the building, this was by far the best of them. read more

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It's really a 3+ for me, but I only passed by for a quick bite at the bar so didn't really get a chance to experience all the food. But the bartender kind and attentive. And the chicken nachos, although a little pricey (it is a bar on a hotel so that's how prices always are), were full of flavor and a little kick. Very saucy! Fair warning - NOT shredded cheese. read more

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15 minutes sitting at the bar... not a bartender or hostess in sight. Left to find another place.

We stopped in here for dinner on our only night in this Hilton and got great service by Francescus. We got a variety of things starting off with the Crab Chowder that came with chips, this was delicious (would order again). Next up we got our entrees: the caesar salad was good, the medium steak was okay, and the burger was just meh. The fish and chips were pretty good, the tartar sauce was great but the coleslaw wasn't it. Honestly I was hoping for a redeeming mac&cheese, I didn't get it but they say it changes everyday! Go in, get the crab chowder, the fish and chips and a salad! Our service was great, and we had fun while there! read more

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Superior than a regular hotel bar. I ate here because of a conference at the hotel, it was too cold to go somewhere else outside. I did not have any alcohol, my review is limited to the food. The bar has a nice vibe, it was mostly empty in the afternoon. Actually, the restaurant (Four Oaks) in the same hotel was not serving at that time, hence they suggested me to try here instead. I had seared salmon, it wasn't spectacular, but it was above mediocre. Looks like a decent place if you're already there, perhaps more preferable for drinks. I would go out and explore the Dupont Circle instead, there are better options outside. read more

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Ordered the fish and chips. Fish was fantastic. Flaky and well cooked. Fries had good flavor but are nothing to get too excited about. Atmosphere was okay, and service was fair. A little slow...but I would certainly come again. read more

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Went here with an old friend for lunch. First, let me say Amy (our server and bartender) was amazing. Showed us many bottles, gave us some tasting notes of each and some background of each as well. She is very knowledgeable and obviously loves what she does. The food was amazing also. We split a calamari app and desert. I had the Mac and cheese with bacon, prime rib and mushrooms. There were many other choices of add ins for the Mac and cheese but I didn't want to overload the dish with so many things I couldn't taste the main part. It was delicious! I did taste my friend's fish and chips and it was simply one of the best I have had. read more

I typically don't write reviews but our experience was awful & the owners should be aware. On a slow Monday night, we encountered the WORST bartender ever!! Before our group even sat down he made it clear "groups" were unwelcome. There were 8 of us visiting for a conference. We've been to this bar in years past & never had an issue. Whoever they had working on 2/12/24 needs to find a new job because he's running customers away & ruining this business. read more

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We decided on having dinner here for one my brother's birthday celebration. It was a Saturday night and this place was packed. It took a while for the server to bring our drinks for our party of four. However, when the food came, it was a little more than we expected. So, at least we had leftovers for a night out in D.C. I would definitely return here on a weekday/weeknight. read more

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The food is alright nothing special. A little pricey but not that bad. The service is terrible it seems like they take pride in being slow. The lack of interest in customer service is amazing. If this business was not in a hotel it would have gone out of business a long time ago. However if you are staying at the hotel and don't have anything to do or anywhere to go with unlimited time to wait for food and beverage that is average this is your place. read more

I recommend this place for the food and the service! I am usually not a hotel restaurant person, but this restaurant and sister restaurant Four Oaks are very special. On both occasions at McClellan's, I sat at the bar and was checked in with regularly by the staff. Both times I got the cheeseburger cooked perfectly to medium with cheddar and no bacon. I don't eat pork. The food came up quickly. I was impressed with the fries as they were more like my beloved pommes frites than expected. You also get a trio of sauces, mayo, ketchup and mustard. On my second visit I spoke to Raja who seemed to be the manager and complimented the food and service. Jose, the server always says " we'll see you tomorrow " which I like. read more

Miguel is an awesome bartender. We had a great time ringing in the new year with him. We didn't order any food but our drinks were very good. We got the rum punch and citrus kiss. If you are staying at the hotel it is definitely a great place to stop in for a drink. read more

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Hotel bar restaurant is very good. Sat at the bar and had crab soup and hummus. Great beer selection and lots of room at the bar. That night it was a little loud. Didn't like the music that was playing. read more

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Great experience at this restaurant. I had the watermelon margarita with the honey parmesan brussel sprouts. Margarita was unique and worth the money. Can we talk about the brussel sprouts?!?! The parmesan was in the form of crisps and was indeed crispy and cheesy. I love brussel sprouts and this by far was my favorite type. Server - Fransiscus A. - was kind and attentive and deserves a 10! We had a difficult table and he was very professional. Also, I appreciated seeing Rajah talking to customers. Rajah is the manager and not only was he dressed well but I appreciated his concern regarding customer experience. Thanks for a great experience. read more

While staying at the Hilton I ate at McClellan's on two separate occasions. First time had the fish and chips - portion size was good, overall quality was worth the price - I would recommend if you are in the mood. Second time I had the angus burger - burger was exactly what I was looking for! Cooked as requested, toppings we plenty, fries were decent portion and overall I would recommend. I did not have any alcoholic beverages Service was very friendly and prompt on both occasions, the bar and seating areas were not overly busy either time (around 8pm and 5:30pm respectively) If you are staying at the Hilton or near and looking for a decent spot to grab a bite keeps this place on your list of options. read more

It's a great little hotel bar. I got the pita and hummus, it was good, the old fashioned was strong and the cheese plate was pretty tasty, as well. If you're at the Washington Hilton, this is where I'd drink and have a little snack. read more

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Always a great time at McClellan's! The bartenders have been there for years and always remember me on my annual trip to DC. The service is top notch! Food is always great. I've closed the bar down a few times and they always usher us out politely. read more

Great hotel sports bar! Enough so that it would be a good place for drinks even if you're not staying in the Hilton. Super comfortable booths & barstools. Very friendly bartender who remembered us, despite it being a holiday weekend. Loved the complimentary salty snacks. Great drinks! Also had a super attentive Gal Server as well another time we hung out here. Didn't have the opportunity to try anything off the food menu, but I will say that seeing the food that came out to folks near us, I wouldn't hesitate to eat here given the opportunity. Favorite part of our stay at this hotel! read more

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McClellan's is the kind of place that gets traffic regardless of how bad or good it is because it's in the lobby of the Washington Hilton, and it is BAD. It starts with the staff, the rude and unfriendly bartender/host and servers who told us to go find our own table, wouldn't let us sit at empty tables because they were very very busy, and why didn't we just go to the other restaurant if we didn't like it. They finally found a little table tucked into a corner and seated us. At the 10 minute mark. The server took our order. An appetizer and two entrees At the 15 minute mark. The server brought me my wine, which I wanted to drink with my dinner. At the 30 minute mark. The server came over with a bright smile and said, we're really busy so it's gonna be a little while, ok? Then sauntered off. At the 45 minute mark. The two tables next to us, who had arrived before us and had only been drinking, got up and left after deciding they no longer wanted to wait for their food. At the 60 minute mark. The table behind us, who had arrived before us, got their food, and asked for takeout containers. I struck up a conversation with them, and they told me they had waited 2 hours for it and were going back up to their room. At the 90 minute mark. We told them, please check, and if not's ready, cancel and we're leaving. Our food came out moments later. I told them to take the appetizer back because if they thought we were going to eat our appetizer after 90 minutes at the same time we were eating our entrees, they were nuts. The food was only so-so. A table that arrived 15 minutes before we were served but overlapped with the other table had a conversation with all of us, and the staff was aware that the people at that table heard all of us complaining about them, and miraculously, that table was served very quickly. After we left, friends of ours went down and were seated. They told us they also waited over 90 minutes for their dinner. Bottom line. McClellan's just doesn't care. They know they're going to get business because of where they are. They don't care about being rude, or being good, or their service, or alienating customers, because their customer base is pretty much hostage to them. If you have other options, go somewhere else. We really didn't, at least not that night. read more

Had three visits to this Hilton hotel bar while in town for a work conference. Servers Jose and Francis were all-star servers -- great personalities, very attentive and patient, friendly, etc. The food was a step up from typical bar food. I loved my roasted chicken salad. While enjoying a cocktail, another restaurant guest told us that he had once worked at the McClellan's restaurant while he was brand new in the United States, and the server Jose (one of the great employees I mentioned, above) was always kind and encouraging to him. That guest now works with the US Congress and insisted on buying us a drink after speaking to us, which was very sweet. We heard a few of these stories while visiting -- inspiring first-hand stories from people who had come to the United States in search of something better and found it. Washington is a wonderful city. read more

Although it's located in the Washington Hilton, McClellan's offers a nice selection. (Read: Not your standard hotel fare) I was at the Hilton for a conference and did not want to walk too far, as my lunch break was very limited. I bellied up at the bar and was greeted with a smiling face and prompt service. For lunch I dined on the Fried Oyster Po' Poy w/ fries. The oysters were fresh, savory and battered perfectly. All too often when you have fried anything the batter overpowers your meat, not here. The Po'Boy was served on a crusty roll and was garnished with Chipotle Mayo, chunks of avocado, lettuce and tomato. The sando(sandwich) also came with a cute order of delicious, hot fries. I say cute because it was served in a mini deep fryer fry basket. The plate was also garnished with a few chips of kosher pickle. So good I wanted a few more to accompany my sando. I also partook in the beer flight. With this flight you get your choice of 4 beers to sample. With most of the draft selections being IPA's, you'll definitely get an adequate buzz. read more

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Happy with all three choices pizza, tomato bisque and mac & cheese Slow service for a slow night read more

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Worst service ever. Came in for lunch during a conference being held at the Hilton and sat down to get lunch before the afternoon session started. Waited about 25 minutes for a server and finally got up and found menus which I handed out to the other 6 tables in my same situation. Waited another 20 minutes and found someone who worked there and was told they closed our section but didn't convey that information to the 20 people sitting there in plain sight. Very poor management. read more

We stayed overnight at the Washington Hilton after dropping my daughter off at college and we needed to eat (and I needed a drink...badly). McLellan's is the main bar and restaurant at the hotel and by first look it seems to be an old-school steak joint...but it's not really. We were seated quickly and ordered drinks-Wifey had a Gimlet (and ordered a second one...woo hoo!), my son had a sweet non-alcoholic,and I had a double Knob's Creek. For our appetizer we ordered the homemade hummus and pita and it was delicious. Nicely seasoned and very tasty...we hammered it! For our entrees my son ordered the Ny strip which came with mashed potatoes and veggies; Wifey ordered the Salmon with polenta that had goat cheese in it; and I ordered the Tomahawk chop-Braised beef rib with sweet potato and summer veggies. The food was delicious...I mean really good. Wifey was ready to lick her plate...we did some damage! For dessert we had a couple coffees and ordered the Ben and Jerry's trio. So why only four stars? They had only one waiter in for the whole place and he was swamped. Also, the drink prices were over the top. My drink cost more than my entree...sorry, that's ridiculous. Basically the bill came and it was a giant kick in the gut...but the food was so good I can't take away more than one star. read more

This bar inside the Hilton is just amazing! My husband and I came here for some drinks and some food while he had a break during his conference and we loved it! The bartenders were so polite to us and very helpful with our questions about the menu. We started off with some drinks, I had a Midori Sour and my husband an Old Fashion. Both drinks were made exactly the way we like them and they were delicious. I ordered their crap seafood chowder they have and OMG it was amazing! The portion was huge and the soup itself was just omg - had all the right flavors. I would have liked to get more just to take home! I also ordered a side of the mac and cheese and that was amazing as well. My husband ordered a bacon burger and he was very pleased. The fries that come with it, were seasoned just right. Overall, we had a great experience here and I know if we are back in that area, this will be a spot we will go to! Great job Hilton! read more

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So, after fasting for a day and a half, I Decided to celebrate the best way I know how - pigging the F* out. Remembered that they have pretty good drinks and wanted to check out the food. Cranberry margarita - aaaaaauughhllll... DELICIOUS. Party Animal cocktail - aaaaauuughhhhlll again. Chocolaty and delicious. Chicken and beam quesadilla - not bad, although the chicken was slightly drier than preferred. Mac and cheese - meh. Definitely creamy but a bit lacking in cheesy flavor. Crab cakes - Fantastic. No filler, just all tender, tasty crab. Overall, a very nice lunch - very quick service. read more

I ate here for both lunch and dinner. Lunch was Thursday at 12 and the place was DEAD. So we had a lot of attention from the staff. We had some good wings and beer. They have good beer variety. The bar tender was awesome. When we came another night for dinner, the place was packed. It did take a few minutes for a server to greet us, but it wasn't too bad. After that she checked on us regularly and was friendly. I had the fish tacos which were good (you get 3 huge tacos). I also had the sticky warm toffe things for dessert. I was really good! Prices are about what I would expect for DC, about 7-8 for a beer. The food about $15 a plate. Also, they have make your own beer flights (I'm a big fan of wine and beer flights)! read more

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