Not sure why the reviews aren't as good? It's a great casual place if that's all you want. Sometimes you don't need a super fancy expensive restaurant! It's nice to grab a $20 meal on a Monday and head home. Great service, and the food wasn't shabby either. I'd go back! read more

Mr. Henry's - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Old school gay vibes from every nook and cranny of this place. Living for it! The food was solid, drinks were food, prices were good, staff were super sweet. The sides to the entree were problematic. The cole slaw was soggy, and, on top of that, tasted like the less desirable portion of the cabbage was used. And pre-portioned into a plastic throw-away container. I am not sure why soany places in DC do this, but I do not want my food in plastic containers unless it's to go. And they must have been running low on chips because there were only about 5-7 on my plate. I will definitely be back because the ambiance, solid entrees, nice staff, and great drinks carry this place. Come on and please finish strong with the details next time. XO read more

AMAZING!!!!!! I had an absolutely amazing time at Mr. Henry's. Great intimate venue to enjoy some live jazz and eat a low key dinner. My partner had the chili. And ordered me some fries. I had a salad and the old bay wings. My salad was delicious. I wish I would have just stuck with that. The wings left a little to be desired. But you don't come here for the food anyway. The jazz set was amazing. I'll definitely be back if I'm in the area. read more

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food & service were great. We were there on a weekday around 3 and ordered a cocktail on menu that was not great. Seemed maybe a not drink ordered frequently? Not a deal breaker but that was the only negative. read more

I've been here several times and have found it to be a nice neighborhood spot for good food and drinks. The staff is friendly and the food has never been a disappointment to me. The service is prompt and they are attentive to the customers. I like the atmosphere as well. Saw a couple of performances there and had a great time! read more

Love this local spot!! It embodies originality and a neighborhood feeling! I love there happy hour it always gets me from the LIT's to the margaritas. Don't forget to check out there food menu for HH. I've been here several times for dinner.. it never misses from the wings to the sandwich's of even they're chilli. The staff are really on their A game. Also if your interest they have many different nights of entertainment upstairs which mostly consist of jazz nights.. for you who like eating outside they have a large patio area! Definitely a go to spot.. check them out if you are in the area. read more

Food was good, service was very nice, but a little slow, ambience was great, old style decor read more

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Ducked into this spot on a whim while it was pouring rain outside. Pleasantly surprised by our experience. The food and service were great and the ambiance has so much character. We got the chili to warm us up, fish and chips to fill us up, and good beer on draft for the heck of it. All of it was good. Highly recommend! read more

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Lovely socially-distanced outdoor picnic table seating area on 6th Street SE, just south of Pennsylvania Avenue. Our waiter was very professional, polite, and responsive, the food came in a good amount of time, and we had a lovely meal of classic American eats at a reasonable price. The blue cheese burger was especially delicious -- I really recommend that one. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

My dog and I stopped at Mr Henry's yesterday and felt so welcomed! We ate out on the patio and our server was so kind! She brought my dog a treat and bowl of water. I was craving a cheeseburger and ordered the Cantina Burger with sweet potato tots. The burger was cooked exactly as I ordered and so juicy!! The tots were some of the best I have had and didn't taste like typical frozen tots. I had the slaw which was ok. I prefer mine sweeter but I think that's a southern thing. My server told me they have live music there and I definitely plan to check it out! I appreciate any business that supports the LGBT+ community and as you can see they proudly show support from the front window! read more

Mr. Henry's - a black poodle wearing a pink harness - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Went here because we heard this was great place in town for live music. When you walk in you might think you are in the wrong place since the band is on the second floor and you can't really hear it from the 1st floor dinning room. You walk up a set of stairs in the back. I highly recommend arriving early. We went on a Wednesday and the only seat available was at the very front. Even the bar was full. Overall great place for a week night out. Music goes from 8-11. Hoping to come back soon to try the food and more drinks! You might wait just a little due to consideration of the musicians up front which is fully understandable. Besides time flies when you're listening to amazing music. read more

Mr. Henry's - Front Row of live band - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great Happy Hour! Our server, Nick was friendly and attentive to our needs. I would recommend this establishment. read more

Low key neighborhood tavern. Menu is solid. Saturday special was jambalaya. This was full of shrimp and sausage and had a nice bite. Service was friendly and prompt. read more

Full transparency: my only experience with the restaurant was ordering recently during quarantine. I really wanted to endorse this place. I like their daily FB posts and carry-out window. Unfortunately, I can't. They were late on the order, got the order wrong, and the food just wasn't very good. Ordered on a weekday, and got there at the scheduled pick-up time. Food was not ready. The person manning the window kept asking me "did you have X item?" and stating the wrong item. Finally, I thought he had it right. When we got home, however, we discovered they did not make one of the substitutions requested, and they gave us the ravioli with tomato sauce, rather than the pesto sauce we requested, which was significant because I can't eat tomato sauce. The turkey club itself was hefty, but the turkey meat was bland and rubbery. The burger was edible, but a little dry and far from special. You also only get a handful of chips or fries on the side with your order. Overall, a pretty disappointing result all-around. read more

Unfriendly experience. A little chatter goes a long way. Bartender gave away more drinks than he sold.

Lots of fun! Jazz night on Wednesday was great!!! Only had drinks but was told the food is appetizing!!

Great service and the ambiance was amazing. Definitely check this place out for some reasonably priced food & delicious mimosas! Will be back for live music read more

I've been twice and the first time was delicious. I got this blue cheese burger and the fries were amazing. I sat outside and it was already like 8pm but the staff was so friendly and actually recommended the burger. It was truly delightful. The second time I went for breakfast and it was disappointing. The staff was nice but the service was a little slow for 8am on a Saturday without really anyone else in the restaurant. I got an omelet and the portion sizes were shockingly very small. There were barely any hash browns on my plate or my partners which was frustrating considering the cost. The food was good, but pretty average. I like their space and vibe and even their history a lot and definitely will go back, but I would not recommend them for breakfast. read more

Mr. Henry's was the very first restaurant I visited when moving to DC over 10 years ago so it will always hold a special place in my heart. But I could not believe that I've never had brunch here! That all changed this past Sunday when I had a wonderful brunch with two of my best friends. We arrived around noon on warm and sunny (but not too unbearably hot) day so we opted to sit on the patio. One friend was running later but our server told us to grab any table we wanted and brought us water and menus right away. I wanted to go to my old favorites on the regular lunch menu but the waffle on the brunch menu definitely caught my eye. Our waiter Mike told us they are made one at a time but worth it, and omg he was right! Brought out as soon as they came off the iron and decorated with whipped cream & strawberries I can't believe I was able to snap a picture before diving in. I also got a side of bacon because I'm one of those salty & sweet people. The three of us started with peach bellinis which were sweet and strong, before switching to a pitcher of mimosas which kept our slow and fun Sunday afternoon going. Our waiter was sure to keep our coffees and waters filled and was quick to take away any extra glassware and plates as we finished. Amazing service and a truly wonderful brunch. I hope to come back soon and I hope Mike is working! read more

Mr. Henry's - Peach Bellini - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Monday night half priced burgers hit the spot. A few cocktails plus tator tot upgrade made the evening. Nice neighborhood vibe with attentive service. Sit in the window for great people watching too read more

We came for the jazz show upstairs and stayed for the incredible (and well priced) food and top rate service. Their popcorn shrimp was excellent and we will be returning for more and more jazz shows in the future!!! read more

Great place. I went to their Wednesday jam session. Straight ahead old school jazz and everyone was very friendly. read more

Mr. Henry's - House band on Wednesdays. - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Terrible! Food tasted like it was spoiled or really off. Server also was not good. I would definitely normal go back.

We went here for the jazz night on Wednesday and immediately fell in love with it, most of all for the staff's hospitality and the lively vibe. The food was great and the drinks were formidable. We asked them to pack the rest of the food and they gave us a fresh portion to go! Amazing! Just try to arrive early for the jazz night, otherwise it gets really busy. read more

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Wings were ok. Not super great but flavorful. There was not enough sauces. And the fries were not memorable.

This review is for the upstairs jazz club. We went to see a very talented friend perform ( Richard Fulks). They also have restaurant seating downstairs and some sidewalk tables outside. We made reservations on a Saturday evening. This is an awesome, cozy venue. The acoustics were good, and we really enjoyed the music. The servers were very good about taking orders and bringing out food & drink without interfering with the show. The food is quite good, and prices are VERY reasonable. We enjoyed wine and the flatbread; others in our group shared the nachos. The cheesecake was excellent. I only wish I had known about this place before now. We were able to find a meter on the street but our friends took Metro. read more

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An absolute gem! Old school vibe with jazz and awesome hospitality. Been a while since I've interacted with so many nice people in a restaurant. Our server kept our drinks refilled and the food was pretty good. I thought the leader of the jazz jam session did a good job of engaging with the audience and as first time jazz goers, we felt included. Can't wait to go back! read more

Mr. Henry's - a jazz band performing in a pub - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've been to this restaurant a couple of times in the past and the food is never a disappointment. I had the blue cheese hamburger with a side of sweet potato tots and it was hand down one of the best burgers that I have ever eaten. The service was awesome. The onion rings are a must have and I can Also recommend the quesadillas you won't be disappointed. If you're not vaccinated you have to sit outside and they do require that you show your vaccination card. read more

Mr. Henry's - Blue cheeseburger with sweet potato tarts - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food was good, as was service. Sat outside and got eaten alive by mosquitos, which was a mistake. Solid place, minus the rats running around in the parking lot. read more

Great place for music in the DC area for a moderate cover charge of $15-20. The music venue is a small space up a steep set of stairs accessed via the kitchen. Many tables are very close to the stage and the acoustics are good. Reasonably priced food served to your table while you listen to music. Drinks are reasonably priced as well, by DC standards. Super close to Eastern Market metro station. If you want to listen to Jazz in the DC area, this is a great spot to consider. COVID vaccine cards required as of November 2021. Masks only needed on way to table and everyone took masks off when seated. The Lionel Lyles Quartet was great (tenor, alto, and soprano sax!) with guest saxophonist Jordon Dixon on tenor in the second set. read more

This place is a cool vibe. We went for happy hour and on Tuesdays the margaritas are discounted until closing. The nachos were ok but the hummus plate was good. The margaritas were pretty water downed. It was not a terrible place and I would come back for when they do live music. read more

If you want a bar bar, akin to a dive bar, this might qualify. It seems to be standing true to its 80s and 90s vibe. Nothing fancy here. But it is reliable and will be here hopefully for decades to come. read more

I've had such a Pleasant experience here last night. Our waiter took some time and explained the history . It's the longest operating gay bar in the city . One of the first places allowing people to have a place to come and feel comfortable (even different races). The food was good and I was able to make a hot toddy for my sore throat. I had the potato fries and my aunt ordered popcorn shrimp and a pesto burger which she loved. Only down side is the soup I ordered wasn't available and won't be until September. I'll definitely make my way back here the next time I am visiting the city. Thanks for the history lesson and the hugs read more

Mr. Henry's - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food was trash. Charged 5% service fee on top of a forced 25% gratuity for a couple. Watched every other person look the same way at their bill. read more

I have friends that are regulars at Mr. Henry's, and after having visited a few times, I understand. It's like DC's version of Cheers (the fictional one; the real one is quite different). There are plenty of regulars and people (staff and patrons alike) really will get to know your name. And even though I was an outsider, they were all friendly to me as well. Mr. Henry's isn't big and it can get crowded, but that's part of the charm. My gin and tonic was gin with hint of tonic; just the way I like it. Two of these would be more than enough for me; I was tipsy after one. My friends had the Planter's Punch; even a heavy drinker only needs one of those. Food wise, they had exactly what I was looking for that night: a grilled chicken sandwich with fries. It was huge and delicious. It comes with house made chips, which are also quite tasty, as are the fries. I'm looking forward to returning, especially for happy hour. read more

I had the lunch special. Which was from the milk and the chicken jambalaya soup. It was perfect. The place is cozy and they follow Covid guidelines. It was a great and warm lunch in the winter day. read more

Mr. Henry's - Tuna melt and chix jimbalaya soup - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Great food, friendly people and good service. Loved the small and intimate table at the window.

The most underrated bar in D.C. - filled with real jazz and history. Prices are reasonable, and the service is exceptional.

Always a classic spot for jazz, particularly on Wednesdays. The bartenders care, and it's a fun place to be.

Went here durning CVD morning with a walk with my BF and doggie and this is now our favorite spot. Supper attentive with heaters and a porch outside - they have wall separations to shield all including wind and humans walking down the street. The food is great the drinks are well price AND it's LGBT owned business. What more could you love. + if you want they sell blankets with their brand and have dog treats !!! BIG Fan read more