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. ;)

Cute spot! Great outdoors area with a very chill vibe. We got flights and the beer was pretty good…read more The surrounding area is not great so we weren't sure how this place would be. But it was nice! Kinda tucked away in the back of the building. Bartenders were nice and helpful.

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!

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

This place has an interesting concept as you're not allowed to bring phones indoors. Makes the…read moreexperience indoors more intimate with the employees/patrons. That said, the overall bar experience was "incredibly average" The drink selection was pretty typical for any given DC bar, but that also came with price points that made me raise an eyebrow. When my friends and I also arrived, they did not have any food offered (perhaps because we went during H Street Fest). The service at the bar seemed impersonal... don't know if that was intentional for us to focus on being together with friends, or they just wanted to serve us as quickly as possible. I probably wouldn't go back here anytime soon, but I'm glad to try this place.

Great bar with discount apps and drinks. You can get the popcorn at a discount and they will refill…read morein theatre with reciept.

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.

We stumbled upon Rappahannock Oyster Co. while walking around The Wharf, and I'm so glad we did. It…read morehappened to be happy hour, so we grabbed a couple of sangrias and ordered a few fried baskets to share. The shrimp and oysters were incredibly fresh, hot, crispy, and full of flavor. You can definitely tell they take pride in the quality of their seafood. My nephew ordered the burger and absolutely devoured it, so I'd say that was a win too! Between the waterfront views, laid-back atmosphere, wonderful staff and great food, it was the perfect place to take a break and refuel after exploring the area. If you're spending the day at The Wharf and looking for a casual spot with delicious seafood and a great vibe, I'd definitely recommend stopping here.

I was recommended this place because of the…read more So I brought some out of town guests here but honestly I wasn't that impressed with The menu is very small first of My guests got shrimp Po boy and pasta they seem to like their dishes I got The market fish which was the tuna steak. It was just okay A bit pricey given the amount of food given The major issue I have with this place is the ambience. The inside seating is really small and really strange. They set us, a party of three, at a sort of bar that was centered around Frozen seafood so it was hard for us to sit around. There weren't too many tables for people to face each other which is also a little bit strange they do have outdoor seating but the view honestly isn't something that I would recommend for outdoor seating even though it's on the wharf Parking in this area is really tough. Either take an Uber or plan to pay for parking or come at an Nothing else really stood out. I doubt I will come back here.

Hops n Shine is a little whole in the wall especially for beer. It's located right next to a…read morePopeyes but they have their own food. When you walk in there's some booth and bar seating, but in the back they have a full covered tent and tons of benches. This time I came, there was also cornhole set up. You'd be surprised at some of the things they carry, like the shredder from the Veil, which is an amazing IPA or a 120 minute Dogfish head which according to my friend they don't produce a ton of so it's pretty rare how many places actually hold them. Lots of interesting beer to try and it's a very casual spot. Makes me feel like more of a local. The food prices have definitely got higher since I last came. They usually had really good sandwiches. I ordered the sweet potatoe fries which was $7 for a small tray size.

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.

If you're looking for a home bar, this is it. If you're passing through or live here, they make it…read morefamiliar. That's why I keep coming back They're all phenomenal-- but the weekend bartender always has your back

The Greatest Bartender in the History of Our Country - if the Country were just the Navy Yard…read more Let me tell you, I've been to a lot of bars. Beautiful bars. But nobody, and I mean nobody pours a drink like Elle at Suzie Q's. People are always coming up to me, very smart people, and they say, "Sir, where do I get a tremendous cocktail?" I say: You go see Elle. Other bartenders, they give you a weak pour. Very sad, frankly. They don't know what they're doing. Total disasters. But Elle? She gives you a beautiful pour. The best pours ever. Big, strong guys come up to her at the bar with tears in their eyes and say, "Thank you, Elle, for saving my happy hour." Her drinks are huge. Fantasticly flavorful. The absolute best ingredients. Other places want you to drink terrible, watery drinks. Not on Elle's watch! She is a winner, I know winners, and she's one of them, and she is making mixology great again. If you want a bad drink, go somewhere else. If you want perfection, you go see Elle at Suzie Q's . Five stars. Believe me!

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.

Fresh ingredients and a great option for vegetarians. The location has adequate parking and outdoor…read moreseating (heated). My favorite pizza is the Bosco: mushrooms, spinach, onions and recently I ordered the 1/2 pizza with Bianca, a white pizza with mozzarella capers and spinach. The food is incredibly tasty but I do feel like the pizzas are on the small side for the price. I don't have a huge appetite but I could it a 12 inch all on my own. Staff is fine, I wouldn't say anything bad but they also weren't that warm. Great spot for dinner and their outdoor patio suits all seasons.

This is not a review of Duke's. It a review of Duke's Banh Mi…read more The bread is the perfect mix of crusty and soft and doughy and light. It is the Zen of baguettes. The chicken is done just right and the veggies are dressed with a sweet, creamy, slightly hot sauce. It all makes for a masterfull creation. I sat at the bar upstairs; frigid air blowing on my head, super noisy after work crowd. But, so what? The service was great and I'm having a moment of bliss because: banh mi.

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.

So many things to love about Emma's torch! First and foremost is their mission - providing culinary…read moretraining to refugees to empower them to have the skills and confidence to succeed in the food industry. This was apparent in the warm, welcoming atmosphere where everyone was working together as a team, learning, being patient, and you could see the growth and confidence happening in real time. It was really inspiring to see. Service was great - quick, friendly, and helpful. The food was very tasty and inexpensive - breakfast sandwiches were well-portioned and under $10. They also had lattes, coffees, and teas. They have an outdoor patio overlooking Rhode Island Avenue and seating inside with their nternet if you are looking for a workspace, meeting place, or coffee/snack shop. Emma's Torch seemed to be a community favorite with returning customers greater warmly and community activities and events posted in the store. This will become a regular part of our rotation!

I randomly found Emma's Torch on Yelp while looking for a breakfast spot in the area. Upon entry, I…read morenoticed how small and quaint it was. They were also playing great music. Customer service was great and I was greeted immediately. It wasn't crowded but there was a steady flow of customers while I was there. I ordered the Breakfast Wrap, which was fantastic along with a Granny Smith apple lemonade. I would've never thought to put those two items together but it was easily one of the best lemonades I've ever tried. I had to order a second one when my daughter decided my drink was now for her. Speaking of, my daughter ordered the Nutella Stuffed French Toast and rated it a 100/10. While waiting for my order, I had a chance to speak with one of the head chef's and he told me about the culinary program their offer to teach refugees culinary skills. I loved hearing that tidbit about the shop and found it truly admirable. Overall, my only gripe is the street parking situation can be a little tough but it wasn't too bad on this particular morning. I would absolutely return.