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    Nando's Peri-Peri

    3.3 (603 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Edwin J.

    Never order delivery they always miss items and when you call them they are rude never ordering again!

    Rainbow Bowl with Chicken Breast
    Ellen L.

    i've eaten at this establishment before and am a fan of their offerings! the national harbor location is situated in the heart of their downtown. the interior is the same as the others i've been to, family style round booth seating mixed with proper chairs. we came for lunch on a friday and it was moderately busy. i ordered my favourite, the rainbow bowl with grilled boneless chicken breast, plainish seasoning. all the colours of the rainbow are really represented here, with tomatoes, hummus, avocado, cauliflower...with a beautiful breast of chicken sitting atop these fresh colourful veggies. it took me some time, but i thoroughly enjoyed my plate, eating almost every bit of food that was on the plate. service was very good, at one point they even moved us b/c our initial table was a bit wobbly. the second table was very nice in that it was tucked in a corner, and quieter, away from the door too. i wish we had this where i live in california, but until then, this will always be on my list to eat whenever i'm back in the dmv!

    Lili C.

    Tried the Peri Peri chicken wings -- the flavor was definitely unique and had potential, but unfortunately, they weren't cooked all the way through. That really took away from the experience. It might've just been an off day for the kitchen, but I probably won't be coming back. The side I got with the wings was extremely salty. The manager asked at the end if I wanted a different side, but we were on our way out the door. You can order with the QR code or at the front, and they'll bring your food out. Very spacious and in a good spot.

    Bill W.

    Never had Peri Peri Chicken and let's just say it was Amazing, the selections of sauces are incredible A coworker had died here in the past and wanted me to go with him to try this restaurant and we were cheerfully greeted, placed our order and seated . The interior is a really cool design and it's very clean and very well organized, and the staff are extremely friendly and helpful and attentive . Our food was full of flavor and priced right for this location . If you're in the area, it is worth stopping by and trying it. They do have various menu selections to choose from with many many options. We did meet the owner and our manager and she was a nice lady greeted us asked how everything was and asked if we needed anything and you know this type of service you don't find it many places they truly do care about your dining experience . Highly recommend

    Linda M.

    Service is absolutely horrible. Ordered takeout and got our food, then waited 30 minutes for a girl to put lemonade in a cup. Food was mediocre. My boyfriend's wings were burnt. Not coming back. Over the course of waiting 30 minutes, we asked 3 staff members about beverages and they all said that we would get our drink at the front. We kept waiting and staring them down and only 1 employee asked us what we were waiting for - and then also told us we could get the beverage at the front.

    Garlic Bread CLT
    athena z.

    We came here since we were hungry and wanted to eat before riding the Ferris wheel. The concept is fast casual which mixes fast food with a sit down restaurant. A host sat us and we had to order and pay (and tip) using a QR code on the table. We had to get our own utensils and water but our food was brought to our table when it was ready. The concept was a bit confusing since there were no water cups and plates at the self serve area so I had to wait to ask an employee who gave me some cups. We also had to ask for crayons to fill out the kids menu. When I went to the bathroom, there was only two stalls and one wad out of service. The available one was absolutely disgusting, pee and toilet paper everywhere and it was unflushed. I asked an employee to clean it and when I came back later although it was clean there was no toilet paper! Also when my mom asked if she could grab a plate since they were not at the self serve station, the employee snarkily said "well you touched it so yeah" It felt pretty cold and unwelcoming yet we still tipped 15% because we didn't know if the employees relied on tips so that clarification would have been nice. I ordered the garlic bread CLT which was absolutely delicious, my first time trying this restaurant. The chicken is so moist and flavorful and served a good portion. I used a sauce from the self service area which made it taste even better. We parked at the parking garage which is across the street and only $5 for 1.5 hours or less.

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    M. Teresa B.

    Everything about Nando's is fantastic! I am overdue on this review from September, but I had to highly recommend. The people are amazing at Nando's! We received such great service and care during our sit down meal. I had the Brussel sprouts and lemon chicken. The chicken was incredibly moist and fell off the bone. I also had the custard dessert which was fantastic. The restaurant was lively with decorations giving a nod to South African roots. Plenty of booth seating, pick your own sauces, and lots of space. I loved the sink outside of the bathroom to wash your hands. I went back a second night to buy chicken to take home! I've been to Nando's in London as well which was equally delicious, but I am so glad I went here!

    Rainbow Bowl with Peri-peri wings and fries.
    Wayne O.

    Our food came within 15 minutes of ordering. We had a RAINBOW BOWL which was visually pleasing and complimented by the multiple flavors and textures. It consisted of curry, lime, pickled cauliflower, hummus, mango lime chicken, feta, Portuguese rice, avocado, tomato, cucumber, and onion salad. Ours was missing the avocado! The chicken itself was tasty, but it could have been cooked some more. We also had the had peri-peri wings. The service was just okay. The greeter was cordial, but his social appeal lingered around boredom. I had mentioned to the greeter that this was our first time and was looking forward to our dining experience. Even the waitress' attitude and interaction was dry and lacked any sign warmth. The atmosphere was colorful and attractively decorated. Lively cultural music filled the air while we consuming our meals.

    Latoya E.

    First impressions are very telling! I love Nandos but this location needs some revamping. My grandmother lives on the National Harbor and when I come to visit her I usually bring her food. This day I was starving and only brought food for her. So I decided to try out Nando's for myself. Upon entering there was a foul smell, like mold or an old basement. The restaurant was pretty empty. I placed my order at the counter. The guy that took my order was in no hurry, seemed to be a little spaced out. When ordering he told me several items were out. Corn, Brussels..... which made me want to cancel my order. I was hungry so I said ok I'll just get the rice and coleslaw. As I was leaving I checked my bag some items were missing. It took almost 27 min to get my order. Again the restaurant was empty. As I watched the kitchen staff make orders I noticed no gloves were used, 3 of the employees in the kitchen were touching their phones then back to touching food items. I was all the way turned off due to this experience. Once u made it to my grandmothers house I opened my items and was disappointed. The char on my chicken was disgusting, the char was too overpowering. The chicken was hard. The coleslaw was milky/ watery. Disappointing experience.

    PERi Honey Sweet Potatoes
    Delana A.

    I ordered takeout through uber eats & was not disappointed! This was my first time trying Nandos and it was really good! They surprisingly gave me a good portion size considering I did takeout. I definitely recommend adding a sweet potatoes to your order & adding it to your bowl/burrito!

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    Got a pickup order. Inside was cute! The food was pretty good! Great chicken and Mac n cheese. Fries were ok. They DID forget to give us cauliflower that we ordered

    Anthony W.

    TLDR; juicy, crispy chicken with solid seasoning and sides The summary says it all; I got the half-chicken and it was chicken was juicy and had a ton of flavor. While it was very well spiced, I will say that it wasn't very spicy (I got the very hot). I got the Portuguese rice and Macho peas as my sides and they were both impressive -- packed with flavor! The staff were wonderful, and the South African Sauvignon Blanc they had was crisp and an easy drinker (I'm pretty sure it's unoaked, but I haven't fact-checked this statement yet). Very few chains nowadays can get their chicken right -- but this Nando's is spot on.

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    Food was so-so. It looks and requests a tip like a restaurant, but service is horrible.

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    Their story is full of the love they have for the food and the service they being to this…read morecustomers. We had the two quarter leg combo with rice and mashed potatoes. The chicken was amazing! Full of flavor already and you can select from additional dipping sauces like garlic, lemon, spicy, etc. Every employee as very friendly and their customer service was second to none. The menu was extensive and everything looked so good.

    We've loved Nando's since our first visit in London, so when we stopped in last night after a long…read moretravel day, walking over from our hotel for dinner felt like a no-brainer. Unfortunately, this location didn't hold up. The ordering process was a mess from the start. They were out of boneless chicken, so we pivoted to a half chicken... only to be told they were out of that too. Then it turned out they did have it. We ordered the hummus appetizer and got the side portion instead, which meant another trip to the counter to sort it out. We ordered medium peri peri sauce and got something noticeably spicier. Too tired and hungry to send it back, we just ate it... and the meal just didn't hit the way Nando's usually does. The mushy peas we'd been looking forward to aren't even on the menu anymore, which was its own small disappointment. On the bright side, I ordered a 5 oz glass of wine and got what looked like a double pour. Not complaining... but it does sum up the vibe. The staff seemed indifferent, whether it was end-of-night fatigue or just an off-night, hard to say. We'll probably give Nando's another shot elsewhere, but this DC visit was disappointing enough that I can't really recommend this location.

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    This was my first visit to Nando's in downtown DC. I ordered the half chicken with no sides, and…read moremedium spicy sauce. The chicken came out with blackened edges because of their preparation method. I don't prefer that taste, but others may. I did not find the sauce to be particularly spicy so I added the 'extra hot' sauce on the side, which helped to add more flavor. Surprisingly, the chicken breast was very moist, along with the thigh. The ambience is casual and relaxed. There are plenty circular or modular seats along with smaller tables along the back end of the restaurant. My biggest complaint was their restrooms. They have gender neutral restrooms; two stalls total. Both restrooms were in great need of cleaning with a LOT of bodily fluids all along the toilets and floors. Also, there was no option for hand towels, only an air blower to dry your hands, which is one of the most disgusting ways to dry freshly washed hands. I recommend either creating one male and one female stall instead of unisex because men and women have very different habits in the restroom. On the positive side, Carolina and Barian were quite helpful and kind. They made the overall experience better.

    While I'm glad that Nando's has expanded it's menu with more vegetarian options, it still has some…read moreways to go. The Sweet Potato Halloumi Wrap had large chunks of sweet potato and didn't mix that well with the halloumi cheese, arugula doused with lemon honey yogurt and sweet chilli jam. I might opt for a bowl instead. The fries were soggy (we got delivery). The Veggie Burger is bland and lacking flavor, it doesn't taste homemade. The Naughty Nata custard was the best part of the meal! It was a bite-size dessert with a hint of cinnamon. The fudgey Dream Triple Chocolate Brownie was decadent and delicious as well! Nando's is a chicken lover's paradise, and wish there were more vegetarian options available.

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    Several things went wrong that indicate significantly below average customer service:…read more Asian young woman met me almost at the door and asked if this was takeout or dine in. I responded "Dine in." She walked away. I arrived at the counter and proceeded to attempt to place my order. I picked up the menu and the African America young woman with glasses asked me if I wanted to read the menu or place an order. I responded that I had to read the menu in order to place my order. She the said "If you don't know what you want, you're allowed to take your time." I was unaware I needed her permission, but okay. Then, I turned to the Asian young woman who seemed ready to accept an order from me. She rang me up prior to being seated. I declined the tip (poor service so far, sadly) and paid for my meal. She pointed me to a seat. Asian young woman after a delay (restaurant was practically empty) brought my food to the table, along with an empty glass and pointed me to the cutlery. What made the service even more disappointing was that I had told both women that I arrived from a 3 hour drive. I have patronized Nando's since its very first store opened on the East Coast. I will not be back to this location.

    Whenever I'm at National Harbor, Nando's PERi-PERi is my spot! So when I saw one while out in…read moreSpringfield, I already knew I had to pull up. Now don't get me wrong--I absolutely love Nando's. This visit just wasn't quite as perfect as what I'm used to. First off, they didn't have the steamed vegetables, which is one of my usual go-tos, so that was a little disappointing. BUT let's get into the good... because there was plenty! The lemon & herb and the mango & lime flavored chicken? Whew--it was hitting! The corn on the cob was a table favorite (I didn't have any myself, but everybody else was raving about it). The garlic bread was on point like always, and the rice? BABY... that rice is still everything. I could eat that by itself! The chicken thigh skewers were definitely a highlight--tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The onions and peppers had the perfect crisp, and that mango & lime flavor really showed out. Now... the letdown. Those honey sweet potatoes? Yeah, no. They were too hard and honestly a little too spicy to even be considered "sweet." That was a miss for me. Overall, I'm still rocking with Nando's and will definitely be back, no question. The service was excellent as it tipped the scale for this location from a 3.5 to a solid 4! Still a vibe... just didn't hit that 5/5 mark for me! Yeah, not my usual Nando's! Sorry forgot to capture pics!

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