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    Mercy Me

    3.9 (481 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Nessa R.

    Mercy Me in DC has that grown, polished, soft‑luxury vibe. Dim lighting, warm gold tones, plush seating, and that low hum of people who look like they have somewhere important to be after this. It's giving international lounge meets DC sophistication, sexy without trying too hard. Ladies, if you're trying to date up or elevate your roster, this is your playground. I pulled up as a plus‑one for a business meeting after dinner at Shōto, so I wasn't hungry, but the food looked incredible. The drinks? Fantastic. The bar stays packed, and I met plenty of suitors just sitting pretty. This is the kind of place you can walk into alone, bat your lashes, and suddenly you've got options, men, women, whoever. (Happy Pride Month.) For me, even though the food looks great, this is a pre‑game paradise the perfect spot to warm up before the real fun begins. Crowd check: solid 30-40 energy. Not really for the 50+ crew.

    Tiffany C.

    Went on a Bossa Nova night (every Wednesday). It was dim and had date night vibes. They have a bar if you want to sit solo but there were tables too. My boyfriend and I went. Got some apps and drink. I got an espresso Martini and he got a mocktail. Would recommend going again especially for the entertainment. I thought our server was good and checked on us but knew we were there for the music.

    Bindi S.

    Where do I begin? I was blown aeay by the food, service and ambience here. It had a very chill vibe on a late Sat night with a DJ spinning some tunes. Our server was phenomenal! I did ask her name but forgot and would have loved to give her a shout out. I think she was a South American woman in her 40s or 50s. She was so friendly and insisted on giving us free shots for my husbands birthday. We ordered cocktails, an eggplant dish and a pasta dish and the patatas Bravas (so good we went and got it again). All the food tasted really good. So worth it!

    Sorta lomo saltado  Rice and beans Plantains Lamb chops
    Becky D.

    Let's get into my Saturday date night at Mercy Me! I am usually the researcher so I have already looked at the menu, photos, and reviews before I go to a restaurant, but this was a "Get ready, let's go" night! Ambience: so Mercy Me is inside of Yours Truly Hotel. Not a typical restaurant set to the side, but hotel bar with tables and food. Hotel guests are coming and going through the front entrance. It must have been a wedding group staying there, so pretty lively/loud. Mixed dress again due to hotel setting. I would have been way more casual had I known. Food: Sorta Lomo Saltado 4/5. Perfect medium preparation, good portion and flavor. Green beans and onions on top. I would suggest still adding a carb (I'll come back to carbs) Lamb Chops: I could not even bring myself to taste my dates lamb chops because the portion was only a taste. So 1/5 stars. There were 2 small lamb chops for $34! No additional sides. This is barely appetizer! Rice and beans: 2/5 beans had not a single drop of seasoning. Plantains: 4/5 I guess. Fried plantains aren't hard. They did sprinkle toasted coconut on top but it's basically for decoration. It doesn't "stick" to the plantain. Drinks: Espresso Martini 2/5. Looks pretty, contains dairy so thought to be creamy. But it was basically coffee. I didn't get a hint of anything else Caipi Shiso 3.5/5. Their take on a caipirinha. However full of ice and very little beverage. Finished in like 2 sips. I started this review with 4 stars but as I'm recapping, I think I'm down to 3 . I'm interested in the Brazilian music nights on Wednesday and Thursday so would come more casual and open to trying another drink. But I also don't have to ‍ Also forgot I had the Hamachi until uploading photos. Nothing memorable. 3/5

    Jessica A.

    I absolutely loved my experience dining at Mercy Me. The restaurant is very beautiful with vibrant decor, it's really spacious, and there's a large bar in the center of the restaurant. The front of the restaurant has large bay windows that are open, so you'll get fresh air throughout the restaurant. The food was magnifico! It's Latin food, tapas style! I came here to celebrate a milestone with a few friends and family, so we ordered quite a selection for the table. First, I ordered the Arándano mocktail, which was pretty good. The food we ordered included the crispy yuca, papas bravas, empanadas de mariscos, peruvian chicken, coconut plantains, and rice and beans. Every single thing was delicious. The papas bravas may have been my favorite, if I had to choose. It was topped with crispy onions, crema, and a shaved cheese. At the end, our waitress brought me a celebratory dessert, the mousse de maracujá. It had a passion fruit base, so it was a bit tart but still tasty. It was a great dessert to end the night!

    Shawn T.

    Love this restaurant on Wednesdays with the live music. Definitely must experience that. Make a reservation because it's popular. Our group had about four different dishes. Nothing but rave reviews from the Peruvian chicken, lomo soltado, and broccolini. Our server Anton was five star! Very informative and warm towards us.

    Chaufa & Sorta Lomo Saltado
    Kelci M.

    Top notch service and the restaurant is so cute with comfy seating. We got 1 bottle of Aqua Panna and it was $10 so beware of that but everything else was tasty and they give you fresh plates and silverware with each round. What we ordered for a table of 2: - Empanadas: 9/10. Blue Crab & shrimp. Small yet filling. - Chaufa: 10/10. shrimp, crab & corn fried rice. This was our fav! - Sorta Lomo Saltado: 7/10. There was some fatty parts and I wasn't a huge fan of the sauce.

    CEVICHE (made gluten free)
    Alexandra M.

    The staff was outstanding and went above and beyond for my food allergies! The manager came over to our table and walked through the menu with me, talking about changes I could make to almost any dish so I could have it. The ceviche was fresh and had great citrus flavor. The miso in the Umami Fashion was an excellent touch. Unique cocktail menu and great tapas spot. The only reason I didn't rank this 5 stars is because the blossom bar was closed and we weren't told at the time of reservation.

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    Khanh-Chau M.

    I had came here for the Brazil and Morocco watch party, and spent some time before the match and during halftime getting drinks at the Mercy Me bar. Such a vibe with tasty drinks and beer! The staff were nice too to let us know when there were seats or if we needed to know anything. I have yet to try their food, but I'd like to try eventually.

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    Maria J L.

    Food drinks: The food at this location was good. We didn't get the steaks and potatoes, and it wasn't something out of this world, but it was good. The drinks were also pretty decent. I truly didn't really like the fact that they were a bit small, and the serving (which I will insert pictures) seemed as if I had already drunk some, if that makes sense. I assume it's to fit the aesthetic that they do have, which is really nice, but I also just wish I got exactly what I wanted when it came to quantity. I can truly say that the food wasn't memorable, but the location definitely was. Location: This location is very nice, and I really like the aesthetic. It's low-light, and it's perfect for a date. It's definitely not casual. I would definitely dress more business casual or truly just dress up. This is a perfect location for a date or a special occasion. We stayed in the hotel that's connected to this restaurant, so I'm not sure how parking works within this location, as we stayed in the garage for the hotel and didn't really have to worry about that. Service: Service was great, and we didn't have to wait much for our food, and everything was provided as expected.

    Plantain (10/10)
    Jaseph S.

    Tremendous service, delicious food, and a lush ambience. The restaurant has South American cuisine that is rich in flavor. Each dish arrived fairly quick and was plated with excellence! The steak was tender and spiced well, the plantains were absolutely amazing (sweet, thick, and coated with a nice char)! The lamb came with a delicious red chili sauce, (although was bit less tender than the steak). The potatoes were seasoned well and topped with shredded cheese. The tres leches is moist and worth a try (although it is more of a rendition of tres leches). The expresso martini is absolutely delicious (perfect balance of sweet, froth, and flavor). Overall, Mercy Me is a great place to dine and I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for an elevated South American dining experience!

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    Dominique C.

    Pros: very very cute ambiance! It felt like you could go there for any occasion and have a good time . They also had a live jazz band playing with was really nice. The food was good and the service was great. Very friendly staff . Cons: though I thought the food was good , it could've def used more flavor on the chicken and others . I had to add salt .

    Vanessa K.

    We had a reservation for 5:30 on a Friday and were seated right away. There were plenty of other tables so this is a good time to come if you don't have a reservation. Four of us ordered appetizers for the table. We had the crispy yuca, the empanadas, the ceviche and the NY strip anticuchos. Everything was so flavorful and delicious. I ordered the Peruvian chicken for dinner and ended up taking most of it home with me because I was so full. The next day when I reheated it for lunch it was just as good!

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    Love their ambiance & happy hour, small tapas, large drinks! Always great service, one of my faves

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    Cute place. Creative cocktails. Contrary to what yelp says, NO happy hour here anymore.

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