Service is good, and ambiance is really casual. Beers are okay, but I didn't find a favorite out…read moreof the flight I ordered. They have some cool games to play, though. Top-tip: parking in the nearby parking garage, an after here get some grocery shopping done at MOM's and validate your parking ticket at checkout. ;)

I'm a craft beer lover and this was my chance to hit one of my favorite breweries. First of all…read morethey have a great selection of beers, awesome setup (love the patio but it's too cold this time of year) and the staff were really great!!!! Overall it was a really great experience and I will come back several times before heading back down south.

Not to be confused with Free State Distillery in Upper Marlboro (though many also call it Arthur…read moreWheeler Spirits haha), this place is located just off of the main street in chinatown, and it's surprisingly lowkey. It's a basement bar with a bit of a dive vibe, but it's hard to ignore the nautical, blue crab theme throughout. Turns out that one of the owners is a Marylander, which is cool to see reflected in the decor in a place in dc, even though it is next door. They have a happy hour and they have a great variety of drinks in general. It's bring-your-own-food (BYOF) and there are a bunch of delicious looking Asian spots nearby, including upstairs. It didn't start getting crowded until closer to 10, which, as I said, is surprising for this part of town to me. Everywhere in Chinatown is not going to be packed and busy, and this place is here to remind you of that. Stop by if you're looking for a more chill vibe. Staff are pretty cool.

Free State is perfect for a chill bar in the Downtown area. It's exactly the kind of place you want…read moreto share a few drinks and be able to hear the person in front of you. I had a delicious orange crush drink and my friend had a sangria. The bartenders are extremely chill and nice; they only come up when you need it which is nice for good conversation. I'll easily be back when I want to catch up with friends without a speaker blaring in our ears. Great place to introduce to more people!

Hush Harbor is a HUB, a social enterprise for black business. Hush Harbor is more than a vibe…read more This place oozes with charm, the soft tapestries gives the space a warm and charming feel. The exposed brick and the art along the walls told a story (especially the seashell sculpture above the fire place). Rick (Hush Harbor Host) welcomed you in like a cousin with a warm smile. After, I walked through the space to take it all in. There was an event happening that day upstairs. (This space offers everything) . The Urban League of Greater Washington was hosting their monthly Business Wisdom Wednesday LIVE Podcast. Connections were made. Laughter was had. Memories were created. Just the thing we are all looking for in this life. Finally, I made my way back down to the bar where Shaun (The Tequila Somalia) whipped me up a Watermelon Mocktail fit for a queen. I had a beautiful experience connecting "in real time" I left with a sense a friendship and belonging, a feeling that warms me to think about. I am beyond impressed with the High Quality Customer Service and attention to detail. If you are looking for space to quiet the mind connect with yourself or others, with good food, superb energy and home away from home. THIS. IS. IT. There are no strangers at Hush Harper, just family. Chef Rock Thank you for creating a beautiful space for genuine heart felt connections to be made professionally and personally. This place is an expression of LOVE. The Best is yet to come!

An intentional experience that makes you appreciate both the company you bring and the new people…read moreyou meet. The no phone policy is genius! After the initial shock, you quickly settle into conversations and remember what life felt like before constant scrolling. There aren't waiters here, which makes the bar the best seat in the house guaranteeing timely, friendly, and interactive service. It's the new Cheers where everyone knows your name... not your social media handle. Ps. With no phones allowed pictures of food and the space are something you have to experience for yourself

A secret not many know about the Alamo draft house theater. You can order alcohol and food for…read moremuch less during happy hour and then take to the theater. The bar and seating are decent sized and the staff is very friendly. The reason for such low stars is no matter what day of the week or how busy it may seem they only have one staff member to service the bar and the seating areas and the poor bartender is usually pulled in so many directions at once. The area can be completely dead on weekends and then extremely packed on weekdays. It is really a tossup to what you'll run into. I would definitely recommend to friends and family and would easily bump to the next star if the staff wasn't so overwhelmed.

I went back for Happy Hour today and was informed that some things had changed with HH (starting…read moretoday - 1/24). They've removed the fried cauliflower from their HH special, which is disappointing. I can see if it just wouldn't come with fries anymore or if they increased the price a bit, but it's unfortunate they removed them from HH special entirely. Additionally, they said that their HH portions will now be half size. Their menu now offers both small and large portions in general, which isn't terrible, but definitely removes some of the value from the HH menu. Now, all of that is whatever. They still have good beer/wine prices and a good selection, and still have decent HH food prices. The reason that I've reduced my rating so much, though, is that they have now joined the many in applying a 20% "service charge" to all orders. This service charge applies to everything ordered in the Alamo Drafthouse and the Highbinder. This is a huge drawback for me. The 20%, of course, does not go directly to the person/people who served you, but is rather presented as a charge that assists in paying all of the service staff, and additional tip is "appreciated but not required." I tip well in general. I understand if prices need to be raised, as prices for everything have increased. But then change the prices of your menu items to reflect what you need to make in order to run your business and pay your workers. Be transparent. These "service charges" are absurd and it's making me reconsider my Alamo pass and where I spend my money in general. There were other people who were seemingly not going to tip additional at all because the service charge had been added (I'm not sure what they ultimately decided to do), which is a shame for the bartenders. Additionally, although these changes went in effect today, the HH menus had not yet been printed (so i had to verbally verify if certain items were on HH special), and my bartender seemed to struggle to ring things in (through no fault of their own) because there were items/buttons not yet in the register. If you are implementing new practices, you should be prepared for those before you launch them. Despite my disappointment in their new business practices, the service was great as always. None if my grievances are with the workers themselves, but rather with the business. They also have added new menu items (though large majority are not HH special applicable), including additional popcorn flavors, which is cool.

My friend and I visited this place on Wednesday, April 8th around 2pm. Wasn't too crowded and had…read moreheated outdoor seating, the bartender was our server. Didn't get her name but she was pleasant up until I told her the Fettuccini was dry. My friend got the crabcake meal and for the price not worth it. We went for the charbroiled oysters which were a 10/10 definitely would come back just for that and nothing else. Overall, I would say this place was aesthetically pleasing and I would go back just for the oysters.

Visited with friends mid-week last week around 6:30pm for dinner and was blown away by the service…read more Our bartender Bary was a genius mixologist and crafted the best cocktails I've had in a very long time. Food service was also super attentive and kind. The bar area was a decently large space perfect for dining inside after a long day. We were lucky enough to have come before the rain and had great views as the sun set. The food was fresh, flavorful, and we loved everything we had. Ceviche, octopus, and muscles were spectacular but loved the fresh oysters too (clearly since I forgot a photo). Will absolutely be back for custom cocktails and great service.

Ordered the restaurant week special - not only was it fantastic- but was impressed by the staff -…read morecalled me to let me know I actually could get an additional item as part of the RW special I had missed. Food was fresh, tasty, generous portions, and friendly staff. Definitely recommend!

Wings were mediocre their chili was decent. Probably great for alcohol, but I wasn't there to…read moredrink. I just want food. If their wings were better, I'd recommend it otherwise go for the alcohol. I wanted to try their grilled cheese, but after eating the wings and the chili, I just couldn't do anymore.

cheap but quality bbq i was very impressed the bbq sauce was good the cornbread was good the mac…read morewas decent and the pulled pork sammy was delish ! also super cheap drinks like dive bar in navy yard vibes also kitchen is open super late like 2am i think (don't quote me tho lol)

This is a great place to grab a drink in navy yard. I am a fan that they have food and beer and…read moreshot combos. Also they have Guinness on tap even though I did not get a 20 oz glass. The only problem with the place is it is small so during a busy time you will probably have a struggle finding a spot, especially if it is not good weather outside. Cornbread there was great as well.

TL;DR: $8 for a few onion slices! I've been a Pizzeria…read moreParadiso customer for 20 years, first at the Dupont and Georgetown locations. So I was thrilled when one opened up in Hyattsville, not far from where I live. My partner and I have been there many times over the past few years and have always enjoyed it. But we were flabbergasted by our most recent experience. The food is as good as it ever was, but the value just isn't there. We were in on a Wednesday night and noticed a table sign for a special: two large pies and two appetizers for $60, so we ordered that. We each had one drink as well, and split a dessert. The bill came to over double that amount! We have paid less when eating in fine dining establishments. Why was our bill so high? Two main reasons: first because the upcharge for an additional topping is $4 each. I would expect that for fancy meat or cheese, but we only added red onion slices. Onions are one of the cheapest things in the supermarket, and $8 will buy a lot of onions. But I guess that's on us for not noticing that all additional toppings are the same (high!) price. Also, PP automatically adds a 20% charge in lieu of a tip. I have mixed feelings about that (and about the increases in tip culture in general). Our service was fine but not exceptional. Sadly, we will think hard before returning to PP. There are many other good pizza places out there.

Great family-friendly pizzeria with artisan brick oven fired pizzas, local beers on tap, excellent…read moreservice, and reasonable prices. This location offers both inside and outside dining, has a kids corner inside and play area outside and is walkable to a number of local shops. The pizza is tasty and reasonably priced and they have beautiful art from local artists on the walls available for purchase. We will be back!

Communal seating on the patio with a reservation was a let down. I'm hard of hearing. So note:…read moreLOUD. Drinks and nibbles were exceptionally done. Amazing sandwiches and unbelievably crispy fries. Service was attentive without being intrusive.

We sat outside on a hot night and unfortunately, the fan was not working under the enclosure and…read morethe flaps were down, so it was rather hot and stiff. The hummus was delicious! We ordered burgers and fries and a side salad and I'd say the burgers were so so in the fries were equally as unimpressive, but the side salad was absolutely delicious.

Had a great time and The Taste was Unique, Plus the ambience was exquisite. Service was great too.read more

Our waiter, Kirk was amazing. He was engaging, knowledgeable and personable. It was a pleasure to…read morebe seated in his section. My experience with previous servers was less than satisfying. My experience with Kirk inspired me to write a review