We originally decided to come here because we wanted to visit the winter Chalet but it was closed that night (or maybe even week??), so that was disappointing. So we sat inside and got the restaurant week menu, which I know is always a little risky because it tends to not be the restaurant's best food and it's smaller portions. So there were dishes we loved and dishes that we didn't even finish, because they just weren't good. Also, the cocktails were all basic--there was nothing unique on the menu, so I just ordered a glass of sparkling wine, which was really good but I definitely paid the price for it too. Neither the ceviche nor the crab pappardalle had much flavor, and the squash--which I normally LOVE and eat all the time--wasn't even fully cooked, it was HARD and we didn't finish it. The provoleta was good but you can't go wrong with melted cheese, and the burger was good but basic. The gnocchi was definitely the most flavorful item out of all the things we shared, I devoured that. The chocolate tres leches was kind of dry but fine, and the tropical pavolva was tart and shockingly good, maybe because we weren't expecting much from it and it overdelivered. I was a little disappointed in my visit, but I might still come back to try the full menu one more time. read more

Would have never knew this spot existed if it wasn't for Yelp. One would most likely walk by this restaurant as it looks like it's a hotel bar. Located inside the Yours Truly DC Hotel, walk through the main hotel entrance and the restaurant is to the left, where there is a hostess stand. I came here for dinner with a friend around 9:30ish. All other restaurants are closed at this hour, so this was one of the few choices available. We opted to sit at the bar. Service could have been better. The bartender didn't greet us, was occupied cashing someone else or making a drink. She gave us drink menus after she was free. Asked for food menu where she didn't acknowledge that I asked. So I repeated myself thinking she didn't hear me the first time. This could have been better handled if the bartender said "just a minute", but instead she got agitated that I asked the second time. Communication goes a long way. For drinks, I ordered the Fernet Mule ($17), consisting of lime, Calamansi, ginger, Fernet-Branca, dark rum, and genever. If you like Moscow Mule, then you would like this drink. Although not sure if all of the ingredient they listed was necessary besides an excuse to make the drink expensive. For entree, I ordered the Roasted Peruvian Chicken ($32), consisting of roasted potatoes, fresh greens (essentially a side salad), and cilantro lime vinaigrette. Overall the food is great, but not $32 great. read more

Absolutely, insanely good! I honestly don't leave Yelp reviews but I felt inclined to at least let everyone know that this is a place that you need to go! Newly taken over by the chef from Bourbon Steak, so the menu is definitely revamped Stand out dishes - beef tartare, gnocchi, picanha, and chaufa. Beef Tartare came with an espresso veal jus, which was my first beef tartare with a sauce but it totally worked. Gnocchi was honestly so soft and worked well with the braised short rib! The picanha was butter smooth when cutting into it, and maitake mushrooms are my absolute favorite! I haven't had a good chaufa in DC, and this is one to die for. Also, last mention - Espresso Martini. Residents is my absolute favorite; this is a close second only because it was made by the same beverage team read more

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Anton was an amazing server who helped curate our dining experience in such a powerful way. The food (yuca and ceviche) was amazing and the cocktails were delicious in a ridiculously cute setting. Will be back! read more

I have only had their drinks there at their bar. Haven't tried the food but I bet it's delicious!! Loved the atmosphere of the restaurant. Very cozy, chill, and friendly. Bartenders are so sweet and welcoming! Glad to had my first couple of drinks here for my 21st birthday. read more

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This "restaurant" is just one of the multiple personalities of the cool Yours Truly lobby. The highlight for me is the bar "in the square" at the center of the lobby. We ate at the bar one night and got pointed to a great gin from Barr Hill, something I don't see here on the California coast. We also got pointed to the heavenly Crispy Cheesy Bites. You could spend all evening just having multiple orders of these and cocktails!!! We came another night, the bar was full (a whole side taken by a hotel event) so we sat at one of the lobby tables. The service was not great (my cocktail did not arrive until after we ate) and they were short staffed behind the bar, but they did the right thing and comped all the drinks. I appreciate when a restaurant knows they didn't live up to their standards and owns it. (And it reminds me why we like to eat at the bar! It's like the "farmers market" for getting your cocktails as fresh as possible :) read more

This place is located on the lobby floor, it's actually the first thing you see when you walk into Yours Truly DC Hotel. It's definitely a hip and a local favorite. The 3 nights we were there it was packed every night. The type of seating they have is all different. Our table was low and our seats was a love seat which was sooooooo relaxing and comfy especially for eating. You wouldn't think but it is. The other 2 seats on the opposite side were 2 low accent chairs which were comfy as well. For our drinks we got water of course, coke which came in a glass coke bottle w a cup of ice and I orderd a blood orange cider beer which was very refreshing and delicious. For our appetizers we ordered crispy cheese bites on a bed of pepper jelly which paird well with it. The cheese bite was browned perfectly with the perfect crisp to it and very cheesy. Dredge your cheese bite through the pepper jelly for sure! Our second appetizer we got was the tostadas, definitely not what your picturing. Basically it's roasted eggplant, smoked mushrooms , jicima and green Mango slaw on a hard multi grain cracker thing. That was absolutely delicious. For our main course I ordered Mole Chicken which is mole negro. USA grown Cacao, mozzarella corn cake, with roasted baby corn mixture. This was to die for. I ate every single bite! My husband got the Sofrito Smash Burger. Literally everything was amazing. The flavors are flavors I've never experienced. This is a must stop as well!! Our waitress and the staff were impeccable and very attentive and patient!!! read more

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Mercy Me Is A Complete Vibe! I Loved It Here & This was my first time here. The Ambiance, The Atmosphere, Everything Was Amazing. The Hostess Victoria was so friendly and professional. She greeted us as soon as we walked in and it was a warm welcoming. I sat at the bar and Arturo, Nick, & Ian were the absolute best. Very knowledgeable about the cocktail and the food. They all had excellent recommendations. I tried the La ManZana, Mandarin Marg & Caipi Cran which was all so delicious and refreshing. I tried the Coconut Plantain and Potato Bravas so delicious and flavorful. Definitely recommended! Ronnie was the BEST she came to check in to see how I experience went. The staff here really made my night. I will definitely be coming back. Thank you all for great hospitality. The DJ killed! Can't wait to come back. 10/10 read more

Mercy Me - La ManZana - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Restaurant inside a hotel. 85 degree day, we were seated inside, in the back area with no AC and no ceiling fans. Too hot. Very unpleasant. Would have been cooler in the lounge near the front window. Wife ordered the $30 Caldo de Pescado, and I ordered the $20 Sofrito Smash. 20 minute wait. Wife's $30 dish was 5 medium sized shrimp, five clams, a few small pieces of white fish, vegetables in a thick orange colored fish broth. The broth didn't taste like fish, but more tangy almost like chicken tikka marsala sauce. Not worth $30, and I would have been still hungry afterwards. My $20 dish was a double patty burger with bacon jam, delicious spicy sofrito cheese sauce and pickle. Pickle makes a big difference. Came with a large serving of too salty fries, which my hungry wife helped gobble up. $20 and you only get one pickle? Burger comes only grilled medium, brown on in the inside, and some light charring on the outside, perfect for me, but not for Dean C, nor Henry M, who like their burgers medium rare. Bill lists two spicy popcorn complimentary, but we never got the popcorn. Must have been delivered to another table. read more

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You had me at Mercy Me. Loved the ambiance of this place during a late evening. Stopped in for an old fashioned and once I saw their food menu I had to give it a try. The old fashioned was made to perfection. The server recommended the Fugazetta to start and it was delicious. Such a crunchy yet soft dough with cheese and grilled onions. The Black Rice Chaufa made me travel back to Peru for a moment. Packed with flavor and the crab meat is a great addition to the plate. Make a reservation if going in the evening time. Cheers! read more

Mercy Me - Old Fashioned - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I was told I could have a table for 1.5 hours. I thought not a problem. I ordered a salad and it took more than 1 hour to be delivered. They did offer me other options but I was not satisfied. read more

Visited Mercy Me on Friday with a couple of friends. We were early for our reservation and also waiting for a friend, so we started off at the bar. The bar was almost full but not too full to not feel comfy (COVID) and distant. Their HH specials don't extend to the lounge space unfortunately and the food special options aren't really impressive (limited)--popcorn and plantain chips. They did more discounted drink options, we got the mules! They were tasty, not too heavy on the pour, just right. And the chips were so so good and crunchy, the dash of salt was on point. We eventually moved to the lounge area, had nice seats by the large open windows. It was perfect, airy and overall a great comfortable set up for kicking back and catching up with friends. We continued feasting while sipping cocktails. The Cuban sliders were a hit. Juicy, savory, I had no complaints whatsoever. The crispy cheese bites were fried nicely with a rich gooey center. We ended up getting a grande steak entree (idr the name) with pupusas, Caribbean rice, and seasonal vegetables. The veggies were the star of the sides, we wouldn't order the others again. The steak was cooked to perfection, nice warm red center. Our waiter started off really attentive but as the night went on she became a little absent and it became difficult to wave her down. It didn't sour the experience though, we'd absolutely return! Oh and parking is a mess during HH time due to street parking restrictions. So be prepared to find a parking garage or do valet if needed. read more

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Fantastic service! Super nice inside but I bit loud for a nice dinner. Food was yummy too. read more

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Jasmerlin, our server, was amazing!!! She was attentive, sweet, and knowledgable about the delicious menu. The ambiance was perfect. We loved the cherry blossom decor! We look forward to our next visit! read more

Mercy Me - The Cherry Blossom theme was beautiful! - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I came for summer restaurant week and it was a pretty good deal! I really really liked the chaufa! it was seriously great and probably my favorite I've gotten and that's definitely what brought this rating up for me because the ceviche was a bit disappointing - it was nothing special in my opinion but definitely not bad either. pavlova was pretty good I enjoyed it! the ambiance in here were also super nice - very dim lit and vibey! it was very nice going in the summer because they had a whole wall of windows open which added to the great experience! read more

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Another visit to mercy me, another new menu. The new menu has a much more limited list of offerings and most tragically the mussels are gone. The food we got this time was solid, but not out of this world like I knew it to be before. I also think the prices might've gone up a bit which is also a disappointment. read more

Mercy Me - Muscles and pork fried rice - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Mercy me is located right inside the yours truly hotel, which is where I stayed during the DC trip. They had a sort of covered cherry blossom garden area which is where we sat. It was so beautiful, the perfect vibes! We ordered the wagyu saltado, wagyu crispy rice, spicy tuna crispy rice, and the cedar smoked cod. The cod was a bit too salty and pricey for the amount. However, the rest of the food was so delicious!! The wagyu saltado was melt in your mouth and the flavors were spectacular. The potato chips were a nice touch and twist on the traditional fries. Both the spicy tuna and wagyu crispy rice were so very good - my only complaint was that I wish there were more that came with it!! I also ordered a coke with lemon which came out in a cute bottle and a cocktail style glass. Service was pretty speedy and easy to pay as we charged it to the room - which gave us a $15 credit - nice! Overall, a bit pricey but great vibes and would come back. One thing to note, they add a 22% service charge so no gratuity is needed, BUT I will say they dont try to hide it. They list it on the menu, and then on the receipt, they circled the already added service charge and the tip line is worded as "additional tip" which I very much appreciate as it shows honesty and transparency. read more

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Food was mediocre and very expensive. Service was average. Drinks were great and so were the bartenders. But my favorite part of our dinner was the MICE running on the floor under our table next to our feet and up the wall right behind me. We left early. I wrote the restaurant 2 emails to address the mice issue and never heard back. read more

We came here for happy hour on a Tuesday at 5:30 pm (happy hour is from 4-6 pm). It wasn't super busy but we were seated in the back by a pole , which was a little off putting. The service was decent. We got Empanadas, quinoa tostadas, mercy mule, natural wine off of the happy hour menu. Portions were pretty good. Prices for food were around $8-11 which in my opinion is a little steep for happy hour but I did just move from Chicago where prices might be different. The vibes are pretty good and it's located inside of a hotel. read more

Mercy Me - Empanadas, quinoa tostadas, mercy mule, natural wine - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Mercy Me had been on my list of places to try for a while & it lived up to the expectations! I went on a Friday night (was able to easily grab reservations before & they were really helpful when I needed to change them closer to time). Inside of Yours Truly hotel, check in with the hostess just inside the hotel entrance. The plantains were cooked just how I like them & the coconut added a delicious hint of sweetness. The yuca was pretty good..had a consistency similar to fries..recommended by our server but we probably could have skipped them. The wagyu saltado was DELICIOUS though! As well as the chaufa de mariscos. Everything was very fresh & I can't wait to go back to try more! Our server David was awesome as well! read more

Well, I am updating my review because Mercy Me refuses to resolve an easily solvable problem, and I am having to chase them to get my money back for a product they never delivered. I am quite honestly baffled at why they are acting this way and why they think it's fine to alienate a loyal customer. Truly terrible customer service - all so so unnecessary. A few weeks ago, I placed a breakfast order for ~$43 through their website for pickup. Got the normal text saying the order is ready for pick up. Unfortunately, one of the staff members said she could not locate my order. I had the text from the restaurant and the order confirmation page WITH the order number. The other staff member said he will check then went to the back. I assumed that he was checking on my order. I then waited for ~15 minutes in plain view, but no one gave me any further instruction. I asked again, and the staff just said, I can't find your order. Again, did not tell me to get in line or talk to management or anything. By this time, the line was very long so we just went home and ordered from somewhere else. I then emailed them with the order confirmation text and page. Absolute silence. Then called and talked to an employee, who promised us to call back. Silence. Finally got through to management who promised a refund "in a few days" then a week went by without a refund. I emailed again. Silence. I called, but no one picks up. I understand that the restaurant industry is facing a labor shortage, but this has been going on for a few weeks, which is really inexcusable. Will NOT return. read more

Located on the lower level of the Yours Truly hotel, this is one of the newer places that really stood out to me. With Mercy Me, you truly get the ambiance, service, and music coming together to amplify your dining experience! It's always so busy on weekend brunch time for a good reason, but in my experience, it definitely gets less busy as it gets a little darker--also because you're more likely to book a reservation or walk in around this time. There is ample indoor and outdoor seating, and there's also a patio seating area as well. There is a section where you can place an order to go, and that section has a lot of pastries, as well as "call your mother" bagels. When we stopped by another time later in the day, we noticed that the non-brekky/brunch drink and food options are really good, but be mindful that the portions are a little smaller than you might anticipate, almost tapas size. The drinks however were well sized and our bartender did not hold back on the liquor. We placed an order of the empanadas and the tenderloin skewers, and the portions left me wishing for a little more of the goodness. Despite the busy crowd, the staff remained polite and helpful to us, which I really appreciated! Definitely stop by if you're in the area and can find some seating, or want a quick bite/drink to go. read more

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Mercy Me is South American cuisine and I really wanted to try it out for dc restaurant week. I came for the dinner and I'm glad I did, it was really good. Mercy me is located inside of Yours truly hotel with very relaxed atmosphere. The service was very friendly and prompt. As soon as we arrived we got seated right away. The restaurant is filled with really cool decor and dope lounge chairs all around. I sat right in front of the bar in one of the comfy lounge chairs. We started with the drinks and both drinks we got were pretty delicious. For the appetizer we had the Gnocchi (Not pictured) but it came with Braised Short Rib, Poblano Mole Sauce, Salsa Criolla, Cotija Cheese. It was good but ghetto gnocchi was a bit too soft. We also had the Mussels which was in a Coconut Milk sauce, with Honey Chorizo, Fennel, White Wine, and a delicious Toasted Focaccia paired with it. For the entree I had the grilled skirt steak which comes with Chimichurri and Fries. I substituted the fries for salad which the waiter was very nice about and asked the kitchen to do. The steak was a tad bit salty but still good. For the desert I went with the chocolate tres leche which had Dulce De Leche Crema, Cashew Caramel, Dark Rum Anglaise and it did not disappoint. I just wish it was a larger portion I wanted more. Overall the service ambience and food was on point and I can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu here. read more

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Not a fan. I had been really looking forward to coming here and when I saw that I'd have the time this morning I made the trip. To save time, I ordered a few of the breakfast tacos online so they'd be ready when I got there (two bacon, one sausage). I also attempted to order some soft serve but the option wasn't available online. I was really most excited for the non-dairy soft serve that you can add different ingredients to for their version of a McFlurry. The staff member at the register was dismissive and unhelpful. They've been posting on social media that they're now offering soft serve and affogatos, which you can order any time of the day (their exact words), however when I tried to order it around 9:30 this morning they refused to make it for me. I was confused by this. The cashier then looked at her watch and dismissively said "Soft serve's not available until after 11" and then moved on to doing something else. I questioned this since they're literally promoting that it's available any time of the day but she wouldn't budge. This pissed me off tbh. Not wanting to, or having the time to, push the issue, I just picked up my tacos that were now ready and left. The tacos were disgusting. They're both pre-made and prepackaged in foil (and I'm assuming just heated up when you order). By the time I got home they were mushy, congealed, and stuck to the foil. They were also flavorless and the consistency was like glue. I took a few bites of two out of the three and threw the rest away (paid $13 w. tax for 3). Honestly, McDonald's breakfast burritos taste better. Maybe they'd taste better on-site first thing in the morning when they're prepared? I really did feel like I was eating glue wrapped in a soggy paper towel. Needless to say, I will not be returning here. I almost wish I could get my money back. This place is the complete opposite side of town for me and is just not worth me going back to be disappointed by poor tasting food, inaccurate offerings, and incompetent service. read more

Mercy Me - Bacon breakfast taco - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Omg wow such a beautiful restaurant. A must see gem when coming to DC. I had tried to come for brunch but unfortunately they were booked I had went in because I couldn't get anyone on the phone, luckily I was in the area. The manager spoke to me and gave me his card if I had an issues reserving for dinner that day and was pleasant. We got there later for dinner time and the staff was very friendly. Started off with drinks which were good, they put a lot of ice and so you don't get as much as you think which I expect at places like this so that was kind of disappointing but i didn't mind as long as I always have my water :) They provide a spicy cheddar popcorn which is really great. For refills on the popcorn they charge you like $4 for a bigger portion. For a table of 3 they brought two small bowls which would've been enough but we liked it too much. The food was great the pizza with habanero honey was divineeeeeee. So soo so good. The burger was delicious. The veal Milanese was okay, could've been better. The curry rockfish was really delicious I was skeptical considering the portion could've been bigger but it was filling for the evening. I would definitely recommend!! read more

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After entering the space, I was really wanting it to be a cool experience. The bohemian atmosphere of sofas and interesting upholstered chairs and strange candle and lamp fixtures is inspired. Unfortunately, communication was difficult. Our order was frequently misunderstood and surprising things kept happening. For example, I ordered a Sone IPA and it was poured in front of me from well above the tall glass directly into it creating an all head glass of beer (see pic.) I could barely maintain composure and not burst into laughter as only foam filled the glass. Was this the first time the server had poured a beer? After waiting a few minutes, it returned to its normal state though slightly flat, it was still enjoyed. Another example is when we ordered desserts, it came out in a to go bag with only two of the three items. We thought that this couldn't be for us. We ordered three items and we were clearly eating in based on the previous two hours of dinner service. We apparently didn't order the tiramisu they didn't have but then did have. Anyway, you get the idea. That said, the food was really delicious. The steak was perfectly cooked and the other items such as plantains and fried cheese were awesome and had really unique diverse texture and flavors. I think this could be a great restaurant but needs some... refinement before I could ever recommend someone dine here. If you have an abundance of time, a curious palate, and an interest in problem solving, maybe worth a try but generally, there are a lot of other options nearby. read more

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The drinks here are really good! Food wise- i enjoyed the tuna tartare but I don't think i'll be back for food over drinks. Also- the vibe here is great. read more

We heard of this place on social media and decided to come thru. Unfortunate for us this wasn't our nite("us") we travel around the DMV looking for places to recommend and just so you know this is not a place I would ever recommend on any day of the week. We felt dismissed and disregarded, to say the least, and the hostess was horrible, I asked can we could sit at the bar, and she said all the seats are taken when though we literally saw sits it was an horrible experience, don't recommend at all. People don't spend your money where you're not wanted or maybe just the ethnic/urban type. The end read more

I visited this restaurant for a dinner with one of my friends on a Friday night. The restaurant is located in Yours Truly hotel. The decor in the restaurant and hotel is absolutely beautiful! We sat outside on a small patio area near a huge open window that gave a view inside of the restaurant. Parking in the area is tough, but the hotel provides valet parking for $10 for 2 hours. The valet staff is really great! You get a complimentary bowl of popcorn, which is seasoned with spices. For dinner, we had the cheesy bites which is their version of a mozzarella stick. Veryyy cheesy and served with a sweet sauce. I had the Miami Vice frozen drink for a cocktail. Sweet and refreshing, but I did not really taste any alcohol. My entree was the burger dish with hot, spicy fries. The sauce on the burger really set it off...think of it as a similar to Big Mac sauce. My friend got the rockfish fish, which she really enjoyed. I had a taste and the fish was moist and came with a delicious curry sauce. The only complaint we had about our entrees is that the temperature was luke warm, as if they may have been setting for a bit before coming out. This made the fries not as tasty. Reservations were easy to make on Resy...I was able to book on a Thursday night for Friday. The staff was kind and knowledgeable about the menu. The menu is very unique. I plan to return for brunch! read more

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Looks like a relaxed vibe so made a res for dinner. No Cabernet wines. I asked for a Moscow Mule and got a Mercy Mule which tasted like a spicy lemonade. Would have been fine if that was what I ordered. I pointed out to waitress and she started to argue that she put the order in correctly, but appropriately stopped herself and said she would have bartender redo it. Ten minutes later, she brought the correct drink (no apology for mix up, or for the delay). We ordered the Aguadito (chicken soup) but had no spoon for 5 minutes. Fried calamari tasted stale and a bit oily. The Moscow Mule I eventually got was quite good (although not in a copper mug). Our entrees were the Peruvian ceviche and the pan fried fish of the day, which was Rockfish. Both dishes lacked a lot to be desired. The pan fried fish with fried rice was fine but the rice was really salty - seemed to come from the excess of soy sauce? Needless to say, we didn't have dessert. The tab was $134. We didn't think the meal and experience was worth that much. Very disappointing. read more

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Merci, Mercy me! Tried to go to the Cuban cocktail nearby and shut out 30 min before their advertised time. We saw this place was open and walked in. Even though they were in last call as well, they still took us in and let us have a drink each. Live the vintage, euro vibe with eclectic soothing music. It was so pleasing. read more

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We decided to come here a second time because we loved the unique brunch options. I saw they had a few menu changes so I was excited to try something newer (even though their bagel sandwiches were great). We placed an online order for a Guava Vigilante, Sourdough Pancakes, Fried Hen and Pancakes, a Bacon Egg and Cheese Taco, an Egg and Sweet Corn taco, and a Colombian Mocha Latte. Pickup can be a little tricky around here. The intersection was pretty busy on a Saturday around 11 AM and there's wasn't really anywhere to park so you'll probably have to just drop someone off or park far. I don't know, gotta strategize. Pickup text was a little later than expected but I figured because it's a super busy place. Off the bat, we got the tacos last time so we had to get a little taste again. The tortillas still great and buttery, fillings nice and cheesy. The iced mocha was pretty standard but like that they had a bunch of milk options. Now for the new stuff. The sourdough pancakes are huge. You could put a cake in the container that it comes in. There are three pancakes but it's not a regular stack. They are banana pancakes with a dulce de leche maple syrup and hazelnuts. Could've used more little cups of syrup, that's how big this was. Also, lasted for 3 days of leftovers. The Fried Hen and Pancakes also great. Pancakes were a lot smaller but a great savory compliment to the fried hen. Pancakes were corn and green onion. Since everything was smaller it felt like a less guilty chicken and waffle alternative. I did have a small issue with the Guava Vigilante being sold out but luckily I was able to reach out and get a refund and an apology so no big deal. Absolutely will be coming back soon. Their options are great and the Call Your Mother umbrella of restaurants can't miss. read more

Mercy Me - Sourdough Pancakes - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I came here last weekend to meet a friend for brunch. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. Our server also greeted us immediately and brought us water. For drinks, I got an espresso martini and my friend got a Bloody Mary. The espresso martini was really strong. Good, but strong. For food, I got the French toast and a side of bacon and my friend got the chicken sandwich. Everything was good. Fair warning though, the French toast is very sweet. It a was a bit too sweet at times but I still enjoyed it. My friend enjoyed her chicken sandwich. We got another round of drinks and i tried the South Paw this time. It was a surprisingly fancy drink that came with a cherry and chocolate on top . A nice smooth drink that was a perfect end to the meal. Overall, we enjoyed our visit and would return for brunch again. read more

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Overall we had a surprisingly great time for a place we found on a whim. Tucked in between Yours Truly hotel and the Call Your Mother deli, I realized that Mercy Me was a restaurant after sitting in its lounge area on numerous occasions - usually enjoying a sandwich from Call your Mother. The restaurant is very open and lends itself to an upscale but very chill vibe. The patio in the back of the restaurant transports you to a different time and place - it really stole the show and highly recommend you sit outside if you're able to. It's well covered so you don't have to worry about the sun or mosquitos for that matter. There's great live jazz music - Bossa Nova was the genre selection for the night. Top notch cocktails. Lots of unique flavors. We tried the Old Fashion, Boulevardier, Caipi Lychee, Passion Punch, Tropicala, and the District 3. We enjoyed every single drink we had. It doesn't have an extensive dining menu but it's a smart approach as it affords them the opportunity to focus on elevating the flavors, presentation and overall experience of each dish. I highly recommend the shishito peppers as an appetizer - they came out on 3 skewered sticks and I imagine they were either fire roasted or grilled. The lamb empanadas were okay - the lamb could have used a little more seasoning. The ribs were also just okay. For our entrees we had the Peruvian Chicken and the Wagyu Saltada. The Peruvian Chicken was pretty good, the fries were delicious. They should add the fries to the snack menu. Now for the Wagyu, that was a 10 out of 10... it is just bursting with flavor. I deducted a star for cleanliness. When I went to the ladies room, it had a sewage smell. If you ever passed DC Water, you know what I'm talking about. My friend went to the bathroom several times that night and it had the same smell all night so I know it wasn't because of any one individual. And then when I came out the bathroom there was a little field mouse scurrying from the bar to the plants on the wall. It makes sense when you think about the fact the patio is in the alley which I didn't think about until I saw the mouse and went back outside. I spoke with the manager about the issues and she was nice enough to send out a Pavlova to the table although I wasn't telling her to get anything from it. From the whimsical patio to the delicious food, it's truly a hidden gem. read more

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Wow we walked in here not knowing what to expect, other than that we were hungry and dying for coffee. They have Call Your mother bagels, which are the best in the city. We all got the BEC Sandwich (bacon egg and cheese). It came on this special zaatar bagel (I think). It also had this realllllly delicious hot honey drizzle on it which added such a distinct flavor. Wasn't expecting it but I am so glad they incorporate it. My coffee was decent (got an almond milk latte), but nothing I would return for. Can't wait to go back here for the bagels! read more

Mercy Me - Pastries - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We're sitting beside a Chartreuse-hued piano in this restaurant located in the heart of boutique hotel Yours Truly, DC. Starving so we order appetizers and entrees. We choose shrimp cocktail, cheese bites, a burger and Snapper. Overall, mixed. The cocktail was great with good size shrimp; the Snapper came with a vodka-yogurt sauce, Brussels sprouts, and miniature dumplings and was flavorful although the white fish wasn't much more than texture. The burger was not enjoyed due to liquid smoke my partner wasn't crazy about. Good white cake and Americanos for dessert. read more

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Was shocked that vibes and food were both on the same wavelength here. Came here with my girlfriends for a cherry blossom pop up and absolutely LOVED it. Great music and ambiance. Drinks were yummy (but kinda price). Highlight of the food we ordered (empanadas, crispy rice, and fried rice) was the crab fried rice. So much flavor and perfect to share. Looking forward to coming back here again! read more

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What can I say? Brunch here is the best DC meal I've had in months. We snagged a table on the patio, felt safely socially distanced, and enjoyed a thoughtful, delicious, and beautifully presented meal. To drink: espresso martini, milk punch. Both wonderfully well-rounded drinks, the flavor changing in your mouth as you taste it. I'm a sucker for exactly this type of good cocktail. To start: Egg arepas. I'm normally not the biggest appetizer person, but was convinced by my companion. Thank goodness I was. Think crispy outside, soft inside, super corn-y flavor (strong corn tasting tortillas are my weakness), and somehow a perfectly poached egg residing inside?? Served with a couple sauces-- one salsa, and one creamier sauce-- which perfectly complimented the corn and drippy yolk. To eat: Sourdough banana pancakes and baked eggs served with pan de yuca. Alright, let me start with these pancakes. They're huge (size of a dinner plate), you get 3, and they're smothered in dulce de leche. Pretty sure these have plantains in them too, and they're ridiculously good. We have pretty big appetites, and yet still had leftovers on this one. The baked eggs are served in a tomato, plantain, and eggplant sauce soooo of course grabbed my attention. Two perfectly poached eggs rest on top, and there's a couple delicious pan de yuca on the side. Really good. The bottom line: prices here are pretty standard for a DC brunch spot, but the size of portions and quality blows away most other options. 100% plan to return. They also have a cafe where you can grab carry out coffee (dulce de leche PSL anyone??), pastries, and breakfast/lunch items like tacos. This is my current #1 rec for others in the DC area, so get yourself there ASAP :) read more

Mercy Me is under new management and I'm soooo impressed by the quality of the cuisine, the friendliness of the staff, the incredible wine and cocktail selection, and the trendy vibe you get from the moment you step inside. Our server was extremely knowledgeable and made excellent recommendations. The crab quesadillas were absolutely ridiculous and the ceviche was fresh and sooo tasty!!! I had the lomo saltado as my entree and it was probably the best lomo I've ever had. To top things off, they have a great happy hour menu with pretty much a perfect old fashioned that everyone should try. I will definitely be back! read more

Gorgeous place on the inside, beautiful decor, cozy boho chic. We had a big table but weren't particularly demanding. Not sure what was going on but the service wasn't great. After sitting for 30 mins no one came, we had to find our server. We only got menus for half the table so had to grab our own. Water bottles on the table sat empty for a long time and only refilled upon request from us. We discovered that one half of the table ordered dinner while the other half didn't get to order. The food itself was delicious. We got a ton of apps and sides. I got the snapper main which was so yummy and fulfilling. Beautiful presentation. Fresh ingredients. Hopefully service improves. read more

Mercy Me - Snapper - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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