12 Stories DC is one of the most exquisite fine dining places I highly recommend for those visiting…read moreand living in the area. Whether it's for food & drinks, date night or a day party on the weekends. it's a perfect place with hard working employees & owners who make sure every patron is comfortable and happy while eating their meals and drinks while looking over the water and the boardwalk of the beautiful Wharf.

12 stories was cool! Great views and a pretty nice ambiance. Came midday on a Saturday after brunch…read morewith my sister and her friends for her birthday. The service was nice our waitress was very attentive and friendly. We didn't order any food so no comment on that, but have heard that Sundays at 12 stories is a fantastic time

I was visiting some friends in DC and made reservations at the Penthouse with the purpose of eating…read moreoutside in their "igloos". It ended up being too hot for us to enjoy outside but the server was nice enough to move our large party indoors without a wait. I ordered the sangria and it was so fruity and refreshing. Where this place falls flat for me is the food. We went for brunch so I'm not sure what their lunch and dinner menu looked like but I had their chicken and waffles. Typically, I'm used to having this dish with just chicken on top of a waffle with a side of syrup that you can pour over. This dish was drenched with a sauce that wasn't syrup but still sort of sweet? It wasn't necessarily *bad*, it's just that I wasn't expecting it. I didn't end up finishing it and my friends weren't impressed with some of the other dishes. I will say though...that Harissa Shrimp? Give me 14 of them.

Another spot for pictures and aesthetics with bad service and mediocre food…read more On a busy night at the wharf, this was one of the few places I could drop in and sit at the bar. It took 10 minutes for the bartender to hand me a water and ask what I wanted (though he never gave me a menu). After ordering, no one checked on me until my plates were empty and drink was dry. I ordered the beet salad and truffle fries. The food was good but certainly not worth the price. I'm happy to pay good money but seeing the well done lamb chops beside me, I decided to go with a safe Girl Dinner. I won't be back, even if I need a cute spot for pictures with the girls. This spot isn't worth it, there are too many great places to eat in DC to settle

We had a great time at this karaoke. Our server Joi was wonderful and super helpful. The karaoke…read morehas so many songs and access to Spotify and YouTube

My review is more for my personal experience than the customer service…read more I attended a birthday party here and I had an amazing time with my friends so I can give them credit for not ruining that haha. The location itself is awful but that's the wharf for you. Parking is horrible and the garage is super expensive so the new location at the harbor may be better. We had a separate room and it came with two mics which was fun for us to duet or just share a song with a friend. The database is hard to navigate and a great deal of the songs don't come with lyrics so that was a bummer. Also they don't display the song when you're singing, sometimes it would be random figures on the screen so that was different. My friend ordered skewers, wings and fries and that was fairly solid so I don't have much input there. The bathroom was disgusting. Water leaking all over the floor and trash cans overflowing. I'd come back to the location if I could carpool but with the new location at the harbor that would be easier to navigate for sure.

If you're looking for a place in DC where the energy is unmatched, the music is flawless, and the…read moreentire vibe feels like an experience, not just a night out, then ZOOZ is it. From the moment you walk in, you're stepping into a visually stunning space that blends luxury with a lively, social atmosphere. The décor is bold and immersive, but what really sets this place apart is the music. Every track felt intentional, perfectly curated, and honestly some of the best I've heard at any venue in DC. It's the kind of place where you catch yourself staying longer than planned because the vibe just doesn't miss. The crowd is vibrant, the energy is high, and everything flows effortlessly from the drinks to the overall experience. Whether you're out for a celebration, a night with friends, or just want to elevate your weekend, ZOOZ delivers on every level. DC has a lot of spots, but very few truly stand out. This is one of them. I'll absolutely be back.

The vibe, music, and atmosphere started off strong, but unfortunately, the experience went left…read morebecause of the way the table minimum was handled. About 30 minutes after we were seated and had already ordered drinks and food, our waitress came back and told us we had to spend a minimum of $350 for two people to keep the table. That is something that should have been clearly communicated by the host before seating us, not after we were already settled in and spending money. What made it even more frustrating was the inconsistency. I asked the people sitting next to us if they had been told the same thing, and they had not. A few minutes later, I heard staff telling someone else that the minimum was $300 for two people. So not only was the policy disclosed late, it also seemed unclear or unevenly applied. I have no problem with table minimums when they are communicated upfront; I can make my decision based on clear Ts and Cs. What I do have a problem with is surprise spending requirements after guests are seated and have already ordered. That feels less like hospitality and more like a hustle. In the end, I elected to close out and leave. The food was mid at best (not saying that because of my experience) and the drinks were fine. Overall experience was overshadowed by the shiesty staff and management. Had they handled me differently, I would have spent double or triple that. They won't get another red cent from me.

Tbh, this is one of the best places I've ever eaten at!…read more Let's start out with the service! The service was amazing! Juan & Will made sure our bottomless mimosas were truly bottomless, our plates were never empty on the table, and that they were attentive to our needs! The view from our seats over looking the wharf was amazing and the overall decor just added to the experience. The buffet plus the family style plates that come to the table had a good variety and everything was tasty. We had a group of 10 and it was such a seamless experience. I'm upset I don't have more pictures because the ones I do have are only the surface.

Happy hour. Decent prices and lasts until 7pm. It's a very…read morehigh end place and normal SW DC residents can't really afford it. Last time I dined at La Vie, was when I proposed to my wife in 2019. It was an amazing expirenced and very special occasion (for me) with amazing food and customer service. Our expirence at HH today was no different. We had a group of 5 and sat that the bar. The drinks and food HH specials are decently priced. The same quality you would receive if it weren't HH. Very friendly, attentive, polite. Just seemed like an all around nice guy and. True professional. It was impressive just watching him craft cocktails. Marvin was our server and gave us complimentary tasting of the "Marvin Margaritas" his own made up concoction of Passion fruit juice margarita. It was exquisite! We were all pleasantly surprised for the complementary tasting. But more surprised as how good it tasted. Hands down one of the best margaritas I had ever tasted. This should be on the main drinks menu. (Marvin's true calling is a mixologist) We were a small group of people and just did appetizers and cocktails. We really enjoyed catching up. But the way Marvin treated us middle class customers, He makes you feel like you are a VIP! He just scored 5 loyal customers and I plan on visiting him again at HH on Tuesdays when my schedule permits. La Vie is truly high end, the decor, the amazing views, the service and the food and beverages! The place is immaculate. If you or your friend like to take selfies, this restaurant is full of amazing backgrounds, from the windows overlooking the wharf to the hallways.

*Review purely on Saturday night drinking vibes* We came…read morefor Happy Hour! Had such a fun time here on a Saturday night with a group of 5... great vibes, good music, and the service honestly made the whole experience even better!! Big shoutout to Brook, who was our main bartender most of the night and made fiiiire cocktails. Also shoutout to Eden, John, and Kee who were awesome too and made everything feel really welcoming. Also lucked up when we came and had a spot/table without a reservation! Definitely a spot we'd come back to for good music and drinks. Catching golden hour was also a huge plus! Beautiful view.

The bar is located inside the hotel. We entered through the lowest level and you can indicate on…read morethe elevator that you are going to the bar and it'll drop you off right there. It was bar service and so we ordered at the bar and collected our own drinks. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. Some tables were already reserved but we were able to snag a table outside. The views here are excellent! The river, the lights, the airplanes taking off and landing. All so great We got the Whiskey Charlie Mule, Old Scallywag, and Idillwyld Spritz. All were excellent. The old scallywag was a great old fashioned. The spritz was very refreshing and not too sweet. Overall, would recommend and would definitely revisit.

Great sound and space is set up well for it. Staff was friendly. Musical acts rocked.read more

Though I have not officially dined here to review the food, I most definitely do not see myself…read morereturning again. I went to Pearl Street Warehouse twice: this past Thursday and last night. I mainly went there for two holiday parties. The first time on Thursday night, the people at the door was giving us a hard time refusing to let us in even though I was there to meet up with a friend that was going to take me home. I immediately requested to speak to the manager & he reluctantly let me & my friend in. We went straight to the bar to meet our friend. I asked the bartender for a cup of water. I guess me unwittingly overlooking the pre-made water pitchers annoyed him for working harder than he needed & he pointed at the pre-made water pitchers, not saying a word to me. I told him never mind I'll pour from one of the pitchers. He still decided to make a cup of water anyway despite my small protest. I accepted it. I tasted it & was immediately disgusted. It tasted & smelled like tequila. I am certain he didn't pour tequila in it, but the bar's tap pour must be so dirty or unfiltered from prior servicing, it starts to taste like other things BUT water. I even had my friend to taste & smell it to make sure it wasn't just me, and he agreed. I nicely let the bartender know the water tasted funky. Instead of saying I'm sorry I'll fix that or even just suggesting using the pitchers, he decides to try to make the situation more than what it was by trying to debate/argue with me and was actually accusing me of ACCUSING him that he intentionally tried to pour me something I didn't want to get me "drunk". I was dumbfounded at such an insane & random accusation just because I simply said the water smells & tastes like tequila. Nothing in that statement is accusatory towards him, and I told him I was not accusing him of anything. But I guess he was so upset from my minor complaint that he got the bar manager involved to "prove me wrong." The bar manager didn't seem to want to get involved but did anyway. The bartender decided to taste the water to essentially gaslight me & tell me it didn't smell nor taste bad. The bar manager tried it too & agreed with him. They were 100% wrong and unprofessional. I'm unsure what was the point of going out of the way to prove two customers wrong instead of simply letting it go, but I can assure you me & my friends will never return nor recommend this place. Based on other reviews I've read on here, I see that I am not the only one who has had bad encounters from rude staff and management and seems to have been an issue for YEARS. This might have been one of the rudest & nastiest encounters I've ever had at any establishment in my life. Trying to cause a scene with a customer over dirty water is a very bad look. I would highly suggest the staff, especially that specific bartender, to seek professional help & professional development in customer service. Beyond that very rude and insulting encounter, the ambiance was that of a dirty frat bar, area around the bar is very unclean & the floor is soaked in spilled drinks, so if you go there on a busy night (if they have those), be careful. The live performance on Friday was meh, but I think that was a band the folks hosting the holiday party chose. I also saw in other reviews that the talent they tend to pick are mediocre at best. I can see that being true I do believe Pearl Street Warehouse saving grace is its location (the Wharf). If this establishment existed anywhere else in DC, I am doubtful they'd still be in business solely from their rudeness/unprofessionalism. Hopefully, they will improve on custom service.

We stopped by Colada Shop during our trip to DC, and it ended up being one of our favorite meals…read morenear the Wharf! The restaurant is super cute, with a fun cafe vibe, and it's an easy walk from the waterfront. We ordered the Colada Trio, which came with empanadas, cauliflower sliders, and yuca fries. Everything was delicious, and it came with three different sauces that were honestly all so good. I could've eaten those sauces with everything. We also ordered the Platanachos (plantain nachos), which were flavorful and such a fun twist on traditional nachos. They accidentally forgot the cauliflower and mushroom topping, but as soon as I mentioned it, they brought it out right away along with extra sauce. Mistakes happen, but what matters is how a place handles them, and they were incredibly accommodating, which I really appreciated. It was pretty busy when we visited, and I noticed who I believe was the manager or owner helping clean tables and checking on guests. I always love seeing that kind of hands-on involvement. Great food, friendly service, and an awesome location if you're exploring the Wharf. I'd definitely recommend stopping by!

We visited Colada Shop for a weekday dinner and then went for a walk along the Wharf, and I'd…read moredefinitely recommend! We sat outside in a covered area and ordered from the table using a QR code. Service was very fast! Here's what we ordered: Mojitos: 4/5, tasted great but nothing special necessarily Colada Shop Cuban: 5/5, absolutely delicious Shrimp Ceviche Tostones: 4/5, great flavor but pretty small to share Tamarind Pollo Frito Strips: 5/5, delicious chicken, cooked to perfection and I loved the tamarind glaze Empanadas: 4/5, we liked the spinach and cheese one better than the beef one Twice-friend Tostones: 2/5, good with the sauces but pretty dry and flavorless by themselves

Royal sands did a fantastic job putting together a work event for my company…read more The food and service was great. Highly recommend!

We had a great experience dining at Royals Sands Social Club after a Nationals home baseball game…read more The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The food was not too bad either. Check this place out for a meal before or after a Nationals game. I suggest using ride share or public transportation to get to Navy Yard as parking is expensive and limited.

Okay okay, calling all young DMV folks!…read more The Cove is located in Navy Yard, advertised as a water front social club. What is it? I'd say it's has a SMALL "replication of a beach" transformed within a large gathering spot. Has a bar and to me it reminded me of a tailgate. Corn hole, games, younger crowd drinking beers. Demographic is younger crowd 21-35. Me personally, I would not rent their cabanas or come hang out here, not my vibe. Literally an out door bar. I like dressing in heels and well this is a casual spot. There is a "gate guy" checking ID's so make sure to have it ready. It appears that The Cove was short lived. This place will not reopen this summer! Not at this location at least. They are trying to relocate! Good luck!

Amazing views, great vibes, good music and drinks. Visited The Cove for happy hour on my birthday…read moreand had such a good time. It was a perfect day in October, so it felt like I was on a sandy beach on a tropical island. They offer happy hour from 4-7pm Tuesday to Friday's. Add a little hookah and a DJ and the vibes were great. While we didn't eat, they do offer a rotating variety of food trucks. Just a heads up they don't allow you to keep your tab open at the bar and they add a 20% gratuity to every check.