I've now been here a couple times for Friday happy hour. It's a great happy hour spot in the summer/fall to take advantage of their rooftop with its city views. Happy hour is just at the bar and the surrounding small patio that wraps around, so keep that in mind if you're looking for a place where you can sit. Food specials include 2 sushi rolls for $10. I had the spicy tuna & the crunchy shrimp. The food came out very quickly and overall service was great .The shrimp was very good, the tuna was pretty average. This place is in the heart of adams morgan, so I highly discourage driving! Parking is very difficult in this area. read more

My friends have all deemed me the "anti-bride" as I basically hate all of the weird bridal rituals that have been forced upon me. After putting my foot down (and stamping it a few times), everyone finally got the message that I *really* did NOT want a bridal shower...but they still couldn't let me walk down the aisle without some fru-fru girliness... ...so we compromised by having a lingerie shower at Perry's Drag Brunch! In one word: HILARIOUS! I have a deep deep love of drag queens (my one great sadness in life is that I wasn't born a man - JUST so I could be a drag queen!), and this was perfect! Sadly, Perry's doesn't take reservations for their Drag Brunch (not sure if they do for other occasions), but it was OK - the girls and I chilled at the bar with delicious pitchers of mimosas (served by an uber hot bartender) while we waited for a table to open up. The Drag Show was AWESOME...but then, how can a drag show be anything LESS then awesome?!? Obviously, the show is a little risque, so if you aren't into bawdy sex jokes (of which I told a few...I told you - I'm really a drag queen trapped in a woman's body), please don't come because you'll just be mocked by the audience (as one poor girl at another table was. She was obviously SO uncomfortable and was actually rude and mean to one of the queens - so yeah, she got heckled). The food is pretty good - not over the moon fantastic, but quite tasty considering. But really, who needs food when you have funny sexy drag queens and mimosas by the pitcher??? If you're a bride or celebrating a birthday, you will get called up. Be prepared to be FAB-U-LOUS (and don't try to steal the mike like I did...haha!)...!!! read more

I'm a huge fan of the roof deck at Perry's, so this past Saturday I was looking foward to a romantic sushi lunch with my girlfriend. Unfortunately, when we got there I saw that they had a couple of posters of Chairman Mao hung on the walls. Chairman Mao's policies were responsible for between 20 million and 65 million deaths. Mao was a wicked man, and so I told the waitstaff that I could not eat at an institution that displays images of him. read more

OK, so since this is my first review, I figure I may as well comment on a current favorite lunch spot of mine on the weekend. Saturday lunch here is great. All entrees are $7 or under and all cocktails are $5. Oh, and should I mention that their bloody mary's are to die for and they use plenty of horseradish? I could go on all day about those lycopene-filled bastards they are just that tasty. The Sunday brunch here is also a must-see. For some odd $23, you get an all you can eat buffet (featuring such items as scrambled eggs, carrot ginger soup, and sushi) and you get an amazing drag show! I don't know if those queens took comedy class or what, but they are funny as hell! The pitchers of bloody mary or mimosas don't hurt either ;). Lastly, I want to mention a great cocktail they serve called the "Elderflower White Sangria". This thing is the most refreshing thing since Zima! A must try! Highly recommend and can't wait for the rooftop deck to open! read more

My first taste of Perry's was the elite event in April. I was enchanted by their gorgeous roofdeck, attentive waitstaff and tasty appetizers. It was the perfect evening to mingle and knock back a few drinks under string lights. I returned a couple months later to try an indoors dinner. The prices were a little steep (especially compared to free), but my gazpacho and sushi roll were high quality. Our waiter graciously allowed us to transfer the check upstairs so we could have a post-dinner glass of wine and enjoy the sunset. I returned this past weekend for the (in)famous drag queen brunch. I knew from previous reviews to get there early, bring singles, and prepare myself for a spectacle. What I wasn't prepared for? I am the opposite of catnip to drag queens. They couldn't get away from me quickly enough (once they took my dollars). I finally snagged one ten minutes before the show ended, but it was an ordeal. Don't they KNOW who I AM? It's cool, though; I got a picture grabbing a fake boob. As for the food... it was decent. The waffles were a little hard, and the muffins were overbaked, but the fruit, sausages, scrambled eggs, sushi and eggrolls made up for it. Honestly, AYCE buffets are wasted on me anyway. I have no sense of pacing. I'm really glad I was able to strike brunch off my list of must-do's, and grateful other people were willing to wake up at 9 on a Sunday to join me. read more

Perry's offers the Drag Queen Brunch on Sundays. It's pretty much the best brunch ever, from the high quality food to the high quality entertainment. I've seen some queens in my day and most are just a hot mess. However at Perry's you get the classier kind, the ones who don't look like they're answering a Craig's List ad. When I was there, there was a table of 200-year-old ladies and one of them was celebrating a birthday. The hostess queen made her get up and dance. Money well spent in my book. The buffet was above average, but word to the wise: double plate it. You don't want to keep getting up for more food during performances. GET IN LINE EARLY, like 45 minutes before doors open. You will regret it if you don't. Perry's is the perfect place for open-minded out of towners, closeted friends, and bachelorette brunches. read more

Wanted to like this place. The waitress was inattentive and the food was unimpressive. The three stars is for the ambiance and a guy who asked how we were. Never again. read more

When you hear the words "drag brunch", you often don't think this is something I could bring my parents too. However, when I left the brunch yesterday, that is exactly what I was thinking. These "ladies" keep it classy, and execute a drag brunch beyond imagination. Now, this place is popular. We arrived to get in line at 9:30am, and the doors don't open till 10:30. It was a lovely morning though, so we didn't mind and we were glad to be second in line as we watched the line snake around the block. So 10:30 arrives and then it is like the pamplona running of the bulls as all the 20-60 year old mostly women invade Perry's. Lovely dining room, wood paneling, well designed window treatments and wall coverings. It is the perfectly soft environment in contrast of the hardness of a drag queen. Second benefit of being second in line was that we were first in line for the buffet. As we were shown our table our server quickly approached and told us with some sass that we better get to the buffet before the line was massive----truer words could not have been said. Now, I don't care for buffets period, which was another benefit of being first---as I wasn't behind people who lacked buffet etiquette. Even if I had however, the portions they put out are small, and they are constantly refilling with fresh food--which is the way a buffet should be done. Also the food options ranged from the fresh and light, to the heavy duty breakfast. Even sushi made an appearance! It was heaven. We ate breakfast, and then the show began. Hilarity ensued, I was thinking that there is really no indication that an hour into your brunch drag queens would start to come out--so if you had a friend who was laid back and fun loving, it would be great to bring them to this classy brunch, and have them be surprised with a little show half way in. Don't forget to bring plenty of ones, you got to tip these "ladies". I will be back for this for sure, next time in a large group, preferably with some straight men--as the queens really seemed to LOVE them. read more

I went there for the Drag Queen brunch....talk about SASSY SUNDAYS, I was all about the show once they began to strut their stuff. The buffet was such a background when it came to the ladies, BUT I have to admit, it was still a mix of tasty foods in including: fruits, granola, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, waffles, stuffed grape leaves, garden salad, pasta salad, sushi, chicken wings, biscuits, cornbread, and a display of mini cakes & other treats. I recommend getting there around 11:30AM for the second show, it does get crowded, they don't take reservations and they don't sit incomplete parties, so make sure that you're there with your whole group & are ready for some jaw dropping visual things inside Perry's ;-) It really doesn't get better than this for an entertaining brunch. read more

This little gem has the most entertaining brunch you can ask for. A drag brunch! Get here early on those special Sundays. The line will extend for a few blocks, no joke. That is why when I came with friends we got here 40 minutes early. Even so, we were probably the 10th party in line. The food is actually really good. It's extremely eclectic that is for sure. On one end, you can get a waffle with all the fixings, and on the other end there is sushi. The drinks are expensive, that is for sure. I think a mimosa will set you back 8 bucks. The whole thing in general is expensive...and that's not counting the tips the drag queens will expect. Every show I've been to was hosted by a plus sized, but very pretty African-American queen. She might have been a little pacific islander too. Whatever the case, she is a hoot! I forget her drag name, but she was making me crack up the whole time. My friend tipped her with a 20 and for the rest of the morning she gave our table lots of attention for that. I get the feeling that women love coming for their birthdays or for bachelorette parties, because there was a lot of that there. Might not be the most "family" place to go for brunch (mostly because of constant sexual innuendo) but it is the perfect place for open minded 20 somethings. read more

We decided to grab lunch at Perry's on a sunny Saturday afternoon, largely because it's one of the only places that has outdoor dining in Adams Morgan that we were willing to try. Neither Lauriol Plaza nor Straits of Malaya (both with outdoor seating) are places we like. I'd never been in Perry's because the Yelp reviews seemed lukewarm. I'm from San Francisco, where every Sunday brunch could be a drag brunch, so it's less of a novelty for me. And if the food isn't why you come here, I saw little reason to try it. Alas, it served our purpose this afternoon. The restaurant is actually very pretty inside and the outdoor deck is quite beautiful. Between the hot weather, subtle techno music in the bar area of the patio, staff, and international clientele- I was immediately reminded of my time in the South of France. Tres Fantastic! Unfortunately, part of what reminded me of France was the glacial pace of the waitstaff. As soon as we "were seated" (we sat ourselves after being told to do so), the waits began. Menus? Drinks? Food orders? The only employee who was attentive was the water guy. I don't necessarily blame the staff since there was a lack of waiters, but it wasn't all that crowded. The bar area was fullish, but other than that, there were 3 2-party tables (including us) on the whole roof deck. Once we finally got to put in our order and the food arrived, it was good. We ordered tuna sashimi, a mini roast beef sandwich with potato chips, gambas, croquettas, and mixed greens (it's tapas style). The sashimi was fresh though unremarkable, the gambas were tasty albeit oily, the mixed greens were normal, and the croquettas tasted like chicken nuggets combined with cheese sticks- it's up to personal taste if that sounds good. For us, on a hot day, it was not exactly what we wanted. The roast beef sandwich and its tasty chips were by far our favorite. If we'd had doting service, I'd be more inclined to give 4 stars. The food is certainly not bad and our bill was $60 with tip... I can't decide if I feel like that was more or less reasonable than I was expecting. Overall, I'd come back to Perry's for the same reason we came today- the patio - but not cause I loved it. read more

Been here a couple of times for the Sunday drag brunch. First the logistics: as other Yelpers have mentioned, the brunch is popular and the line starts forming at 9-9:30 (it's a buffet-styled brunch). They open their doors at 10am. Make sure to get their early to catch the show you want. The interior is nice and very comfy - plenty of tables, and plenty of couches, with wooden interior. Second, the food: pretty much anything you could imagine in a brunch. Everything from veggies, potato salad, sushi, chicken wings, beef, to your breakfast munchies: scrambled eggs, seasoned potatoes, bacon, waffles, fruits (your basic fruits, including oranges, clementines, and grapefruits), to your desserts: chocolate mousse, yogurt, etc. The food is delicious and everything in the buffet is amazing. For drinks, anything from the bar, mimosas (orange juice + champagne), and complimentary tea and coffee. Third: the show. The drag queens are comedic, fast-talking, and flat out raunchy. If you're afraid of being called out or flirted with by a man in drag, you better sit in the hard-to-reach corner of the room. Everyone is laughing and having a great time, so it's okay to be a bit embarrassed, but easily-offended and negative people shouldn't attend. Finally, the staff at Perry's are very friendly and provide good service. The entire brunch costs around $22.50. I'm looking forward to my next visit. read more

I, like everyone else in DC, love happy hour. But my inner LA girl hates a lot of what comes with the DC happy hour scene... After some cajoling from a DC local, I agreed for a 6:00 meet time on the roof top deck at Perry's. I was nervous. 6:00p on a roof top deck in the middle of June? Think of the crowds!!! Not at Perry's. 1) Their happy hour goes til 7:30. 2) No frat boys! 3) A healthy mix of business professionals of both sexual persuasions mingling it up on a classy roof top deck. 4) HH drinks around $5, HH snacks from $4-$10 Why yes, I would like a second mango caipirinha ($5) with my spicy tuna roll ($6, and excellent), spiced chickpeas ($4) and rice balls ($5). Here's to a totally loveable happy hour at Perry's! read more

Perry's is great! Confused, but great. I lived in DC for 10 years, never ate here. I'm not sure why?? But on a recent visit, I decided to treat myself to solo sushi meal and it worked out perfectly. The food was wonderful and creative. The sushi was fresh and hearty! And the service was top-notch. My waiter did 2 extrordinary things that will inspire me to include a Perry's visit on every DC trip ... First, he gave me a glass of wine on the house to celebrate my first time eating there; And second, he ran outside and upped the street parking meter for me while I relaxed with said wine and savored every bite of my sushi. All that said, the place is a little confused and under-used. The space inside is quaint, like farm-to-table quaint. But the food is creative-asian-house-made-feel-quirky. The rooftop is the prize, but they need to rethink what's happening inside. I love the decor and I love the menu, so hopefully there is way to re-inspire and re-fresh while keeping the current charm!! read more

Drag. Queen. Brunch. Do the drag queens sit one per table and tell their story? Do they put on a show on a stage for everyone? Do they walk around and mingle with the tables? The answer is a little of all of the above (all except the telling their story part). They come out to a "theme song" and dance and walk around the restaurant soliciting funds. I figured I was paying $30 for a brunch to cover their show fee too, but I'm all about brunch buffets. I was unclear about some of the items (like another fellow yelper, I, too, was dining with a vegetarian friend who couldn't identify if what was on that skewer was meat or pork or what) and most of the stuff I can fix at home. I wanted to see one or two fancier things- crepes, eggs benedict..... Also, the sanitation worried me a bit- people leaning over the food on the bottom to get to the food on the top, and one woman actually dropped tongs ON THE FLOOR and put them back on a platter. Jesus. Have a few dollar bills to stick in the queens' cleavage when they walk by. It's a bit awkward at first when I realized they were collecting money and I made my friend throw me a buck in case a queen came over. The good news is that they hound the men- straight or gay- the most and really tease them if they give them anything less than a $5. They seat people in shifts which I understood at first, but then by the end of the "show" people were cleared out and there were only like 5 tables left for the final strut. It's definitely more fun with a full crowd and I wonder what would happen if they just seated people as they came.... (in between queen performances of course). I'd take some friends here and maybe a cool aunt. I had a good time here and I will definitely be back, but for the overall experience- food, service, show, nice space. The food wouldn't be enough to keep my attention. However, I would be curious to try dinner here after reading the other reviews on wine pairings, sushi, etc. read more

I went to my first drag queen brunch today and Perry's does it right. Perry's is upscale for what I was expecting and the front looks rather staid. I wasn't sure exactly what to expect but I guess it involved big, flashing lights that say "Drag Queen Brunch!!". We sauntered in around 10:30, several of the group bleary-eyed from the night before. Luckily, we were seated immediately but the line for the buffet was long and I was ravenous. It moved along but the buffet could have been spread out further. It's also not made for short people like myself because I had to tippy-toe to see some of the food and really reeeeacch to get to the food that was elevated. Lots of great brunch foods - french toast, fish and vegetable soup, sushi, kubideh kabobs, salmon eggrolls w/ sweet and sour sauce, chickpeas, salad, pasta, mini-muffins, desserts, eggs, ham, steak, bacon, assorted fruits the list goes on. Not bad for $22.95 which includes entertainment. We got there early enough to make 2 rounds on the buffet line and fit in some conversation before the speakers started blaring diva-esque anthems like Turn the Beat Around. Each queen came out one at a time for their solo performances. Warning: this brunch is not for the faint of heart. There is some audience participation involved - voluntary and involuntary. They all are fierce, bold and sassy as they work the room. The crowd favorite was definitely the woman who did the Beyonce songs. It was clear she studied Beyonce's moves closely - she was freakin good at working the crowd and dancing. We watched 6 performances before they announced a break. It was the perfect time to make our exit as to put the boys at the table out of their misery (although I'm sure they thoroughly enjoyed themselves, there are pictures to prove it). All I gotta say is bring those dollars! I'm not sure what the highlight of the brunch was - me putting a dollar in a drag queen's decolletage or watching two of the boy's heads nestling either side of a queen's ample bosom, one half of which was bare and only covered by a pastie a la Lil Kim's 1999 MTV Video Music Awards outfit. Ah, definitely the latter. It was a really fun time and I haven't laughed that much during a meal in a long time. Definitely great for a group even better for unassuming parents or visitors. Brunch is yummy and the show is fantastic. So much fun I'm still grinning from ear to ear. read more

There's some sort of Washington, DC phenomenon where restaurants just love to serve sushi, regardless of the type of cuisine they offer. Just an observation, and I'm not complaining. I've had some pretty decent sushi in DC in unexpected places, Perry's being one of them. On the night of my visit (in October), I went with the New American side of the menu, opting for a tomato bisque to start and benton bacon and tomato mussels for my main. The food was good, and I enjoyed the roof deck though I was pretty focused on the cold (despite the blankets). How about some heat lamps? I hear great things about the drag brunch, which I'd love to check out. I'm sure it won't be long before my next DC excursion, so hopefully I'll have the opportunity to visit again! read more

Seems I have rediscovered sushi. I hope it isn't the beginning ot some '80s flashback (Of course, I have no more hair-so no big hair, or-God forgive us-jheri curls. Though sometimes I sneak more than a peek at "Miami Vice" reruns) Perry's was my first intown experience with the aforementioned. Since I was very close to this institution when my jones came down on me, I walked in... In short, said sushi was good. More than good, in fact. I cannot, and did not, ask for more. Though I did find myself humming the theme from "Vice" on the way out. read more

Came here for drag brunch with some girlfriends in honor of my birthday. We arrived at 9am and a line had already started forming (and it was a rainy day), but we wanted to make sure we got a good table for the 8 of us. As soon as we got in, our hostess acted annoyed/rude that we were a group (which don't they expect that for drag brunch) and then some other guy/waiter ushered us to the buffet line pretty quickly. As we waited in line, we noticed that the room was really only half full - it eventually filled up by 11. The buffet was a sweet and savory delight: various salads, breads/muffins, eggs, bacon/sausage/ham, warm pasta dish, hash browns, chicken wings, sushi, egg rolls, fried risotto balls?, waffles, fruit, various desserts. Our waitress was a little slow to find us and get our mimosa orders, but got us coffee pretty quickly. I didn't try everything on the buffet, but most everything I plopped on my plate was good. The mimosas were great :) The best part about this is the show. The performers are super dolled up and do a great job of working the crowd. Bring singles - last time I went I don't recall them basically walking around collecting money, but that's basically what went on. Bring lots of singles, especially if you want pics with them and more than one of them. The definitely cater to birthdays, there were at least 10 of us there and the main gal had us all come up for interviews. This is not for the shy or faint of heart - if you are, I suggest a pitcher of mimosas for yourself- we watched the main gal force the shirt off some poor guy there for his wife's birthday and leave him sitting there with no shirt on - they also tell deliciously dirty jokes. I'm glad I went again! It's not something I'd do regularly, but in a year or two (or someone's bday), I'd return! read more

Perry's is one of my go-to neighborhood spots. It is a little on the nicer end but when the weather gets nice out FIND ME ON THE ROOF. Their happy hour is pretty good/cheap/extensive and they offer it on their roof which has cute lights and a good amount of seating. read more

Went in on a Sunday for a business dinner. Ordered a bunch of food, didn't get some of it, got charged for all of it. Somehow felt bad for pointing it out. -10 for Gryffindor read more

I had my second brunch at Perry's last Sunday and still I love it. The food was replaced more often which made it more fresh tasting and better than the first experience. The lovely ladies weren't as enthusiastic as they were before. It seemed they phoned in their performances a bit, but if I had to get that dressed up for a couple shows a day every single week I could see it getting a bit tiresome. Either way this is the place is a great place to bring out of town guests, girls going for a great morning out, or just a nice place to get fine food and see some beautiful funky cold medina. $25 per person just for food could be steep, just make sure you do a couple of refills and you will be find. However, the drinks are a different story. Too much money for kinda crappy Bloody Marys. I don't know how the other drinks are, but I wouldn't be too quick to order the Marys. And stay away from the sushi. Unless you are absolutely craving it do it, but don't expect it to be good. It may be halfway decent, but that is the best it will be. I love the kitsch Perry's brings with its choice of performances. They have perfected the show to make it an art rather than an act. These girls work for their money and deserve the dollar bills they sing/dance for. Show them some love and they will give it right back to you. read more

Pricey and YUMMY! And when I heard "Drag Queen Brunch".....heaven. I haven't experienced it yet but dinner was really good. I am so there for brunch ...someone go with me pleeeeeeease. For dinner, we had a mixture of sushi, veggie side dishes...we altogether ordered the squash soup (so buttery, so evil), kobe beef sliders, amish chicken, chocolate torte and cheesecake parfait - every thing was DELISH! I would say for me, the only thing was that the side veggies were on the salty side. The decor is very nice and comfy AND aesthetically very pleasing...I feel bad for anyone wheelchair bound or on crutches, or just plain rickety since when you walk in the door you're faced with a tall, steep staircase....is there any wheelchair accessible entrance/exit? Also, make reservations as dinner time was pretty packed! I had a reservation at the old-ppl time of 6:15PM on a Friday :P read more

Dinner: Tasty, tasty. Friends were in town and we went there. I split a bottle of $20 wine with my cousin, and it was one of those "so cheap, yet so good" moments. The sushi was tasty, tasty. The mac and cheese was "da bomb". Pretty good service. We didn't get to sit outside, but this world isn't perfect now is it? Can't wait to go back for happy hour because the offerings/prices look fantastico. Brunch: wowee. Was there today for a friend's bday. Decent buffet brunch food, better than offer buffet brunch I had. And who doesn't like sushi at 10:30am? I do! The drag queens are awesome, make sure you brings some dollar bills with you and you will get a show. We had one guy sitting with us five girls, so he got a lot of "attention" which we loved watching (think lap dances and the like). Some of the entertainers are the same as those who perform the drag show at club chaos (another birthday party last year) and damn they know how to "work it". Funny aside...one woman was there with her husband and a friend of theirs. The woman held a $5 bill over her husbands head and when the dancer ignored them she yelled at her husband "whats wrong with you? they won't even come near you!". hmm, maybe you had to be there, but it was hysterical. he ended up with his face in one of the dancer's boobs and the wife almost dropped dead laughing.....classic. read more

Gorgeous rooftop, great for groups! (Be sure to ask for a blanket!) Both American and sushi menus, and winners on both, so you can satisfy all palates. read more

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Terrible service Asked for toast and got grilled bread Asked for jam and got strawberry topping Home fries were stale and full of grit read more

We've been to Perry's for sushi twice. First time we did the sushi happy hour on the rooftop, such a great rooftop! It's the best one in AdMo, IMO! So big, and such nice views. Well, the happy hour is only in the bar area, which gets quite cramped, but still, they have lots of seating for dinner up there, and it's just nice. The second time we went for dinner and sat inside in their main level. The sushi was very tasty. We had a little confusion snafu where we thought we didn't get one of our rolls and the waiter agreed but then he disagreed. Anyway, we ended up with a free roll, so that was great! Solid sushi in the neighborhood, and great atmosphere. Definitely a great date spot, or a fun night with friends. read more

OMG. I am so happy. I have long wanted to visit Perrys for their drag queen brunch but don't think I can convince my friends to 1. pay to see some drag queens or 2. trek out to Adams Morgan. Thankfully friend and fellow yelper Sunny D invited me to celebrate her birthday here with some girlfriends. I really can't think of a better way to be sinful on a Sunday. The group arrived around 12 for the 1 pm show (I think) but the earlier show was running behind. Thankfully our name was on a list and they called us when it was time to be seated. Once we got to come in, we were seated at a nice long table along the perimeter of the room which provided perfect viewing for all the queens, as that where they started as they walked through the restaurant. It was also in very close proximity to the brunch selections. The show. So amazing. I think my cheeks still hurt from grinning and laughing so much. They put on such a great show, with fantastic costumes, makeup, and hair that is like 2 feet tall. They lip-sing, they dance, they tell jokes. They got really rowdy and crazy. Or maybe that was just us! Warning: if you can't handle crude or offensive humor, and the potential of man parts getting all up in your grill (don't worry, they are covered), this is not the place for you. If you are conservative, shy, or even just stand out (tall, funny hair, a guy, etc) they WILL pick on you. I think one girl was going to cry because she looked so frightened that they kept teasing her. DO NOT bring anyone who is going to be subjected to that or you might lose a friend, LOL. As for the food, they had quite the selection. I was hoping for more sushi options but they fared well with brunch choices like waffles, bacon, eggs, potatoes, salads, etc. For $23.95 I don't expect the food to be out of this world, I feel like I'm paying for the entertainment, which is totally worth it. The mimosas and bellinis are delicious. If you are going with a group, get the pitchers! Service was also excellent as they quickly cleared out our buffet plates when we were done and poured our drinks from the mimosa and bellini pitchers. As for ambiance, obviously it's fun and loose. And even when the music is playing you can still hold a conversation with your tablemates (that is, when you're not bursting into giggles or laughing your ass off). Don't forget to bring $1 bills. I regretted not having any. The drag queens are more likely to visit if you show 'em the money. HIGHLY recommend! read more

3 for food, 5 for entertainment! Have you ever watched your cousin feel up a 6'3" drag queen? I did. Perry's drag brunch is a Sunday-only event, and apparently it's a popular one. My cousin's g/f and one of her friends arrived at the restaurant about 45 minutes before the rest of us got there. Luckily that meant I didn't have to wait (haha!), as the two girls did the hard part for us. The hostess took our party of five to the worst table in the place. The table was shoved into the far back corner under a large speaker, which, from the time we arrived, blared tranny-liciouis standards like Shakira's "Hips Don't Lie" and Aretha Franklin's "Respect." In addition to instant deafness, there was also instant blindness--and not because of spotlights hitting sequins. Instead, a wall in the restaurant all but blocked our view of the majority of the restaurant. Not until a performer was five feet away from us could we actually see any of the fantastic dancing. Once we were seated, my four companions ordered a pitcher of Bloody Mary. We were a little confused about whether or not we could go right up to the buffet ($24.95, I believe), so we took a random waitress aside and asked. She told us to go right ahead. At that particular moment, the line at the buffet was rather short. Score! It was probably short because a good number of the dishes needed to be replaced: some of the bread baskets contained only crumbs, for example. The selection in front of me was not lacking, although there was no sense of cohesiveness or theme to the buffet: breads (scones, muffins, pastry, waffles, etc.), cold dishes (pasta salad, bowtie salad, caprese, cold carved meats, the aforementioned sushi, fresh fruit, etc.), and hot dishes (bacon and sausage, soup, eggs, potstickers, appetizery things, etc.). I loaded up a plate w/some random stuff and took it back to the table. I had snagged the last scone of a particular flavor from a basket. From what I could tell, it was cheddar and bacon. From what I could taste, it was nice. I would have preferred for it to be a tad moister, but I think scones are, by definition, supposed to be dry and crumbly and sandy. The bacon itself, though, was great. It was not: limp, soggy, floppy, oily, chewy, undercooked, overcooked. It was: crisp, salty, porky, yummy. I didn't try the sushi, but I grabbed some of the other little Asian appetizers. Honestly, I don't even remember what I ate--that is how memorable that stuff was. I think I had a potsticker and maybe something resembling crab Rangoon. Well, I'm now realizing, three weeks later, that I don't remember anything else I ate. I have a few theories as to why this may be the case: 1) it was three weeks ago, after all; 2) the food just wasn't that good; 3) distraction by drag queens. The performers faked singing, danced all over, looked beautiful, and posed for pictures. People generally tipped the girls when they posed for photos. I was so glad I had about $5 in singles, as I was able to pay many a dancer to pose w/my cousin. After one performer's song ended, she walked out of the room, and for the next few minutes, I waited impatiently to see who would come out next. That anticipation was fantastic. Around 1 or so, there was a 45-minute long break, which gave the performers enough time to change outfits and prep for the second act. They were just as flamboyant and fun as they were during the first act. I think most of the people in my group were satisfied, although there was one damper on the afternoon: the pitcher of Bloody Mary. I'm really not a drinker, so I'd never even tasted a Bloody Mary. Everyone said the drink was gross, though, so I tasted it. Sure enough, it was really strong. And it tasted like tomato-based rectum. They thought maybe it needed some more tomato juice, so my cousin had the waitress bring over a glass. Unfortunately, the tomato juice did nothing to fix the drink that tasted like the inside of one's lower gastrointestinal track. My cousin's g/f told the waitress that the drink tasted like cocktail sauce, and everyone explained that it was pretty much undrinkable. The waitress said she'd have the manager come over (which we hadn't even requested!), but as it turned out, the waitress just removed the pitcher of vileness from the tab. We were a table of five, but when our bill arrived, we noticed that gratuity had been tacked on already. Hmmm... I didn't recall seeing anything about that on the menu. Regardless, we paid our bill and went on our way. Had I know about the drag brunch any earlier during my time in DC, I would have taken all of my out-of-town visitors there. The food wasn't memorable, nor was the service very serviceable, but the entertainment alone is worth the price of admission. read more

Drag brunch! What a fun concept. I took my sister here this morning on Yelp's advice and it was "fabulous." I assume they accept reservations, which probably are a good idea. It was really packed at 11:30, with an hour long wait, and just got more and more full. We were lucky to have grabbed the last two seats at the bar. The service was friendly and very good. Attire was a concern to me, because Perry's is a relatively nice place. I've been before for a pre-Adams Morgan night out glass of Prosecco on the (very cute) rooftop deck, and in the evening people seem well dressed. But for brunch it was relatively casual, with maybe a smattering of posh-ness. Like other reviewers, I agree that the buffet food is mediocre. The sushi rolls were rather poor, the eggs were okay but cold, the fruit seemed to have been sitting out for a while. But the diversity of selection makes this a good choice for the indecisive or hard to please group. The price is not great if you're on a budget - reasonable drinks but over $22 a person for the buffet. $76 in total for two people who are satiated by appetizers. That being said, I plan on returning soon with more people. The atmosphere is delightful and the emcee is very witty. Some people brought their kids, and though the entertainment is admittedly a little bawdy (what drag show isn't?) if your family is the sufficiently liberal type, I would think kids would get a kick out of it. I wish I had known about this place when I was planning my sister's bachelorette party - a great place to celebrate. read more

Why was Perry's so forgettable? Let me tell you why. I went for Saturday brunch, and was excited to hang out in the rooftop and have some delicious food at our leisure. As we ascended the steps to the main level, the host made this AWESOME Tom-Cruise-In-Risky-Business-like entrance right in front of us, and I was like "Whoa, this is going to be awesome..." We sat upstairs and the sun was just killing it: beating down on my head, overheating my phone, giving me farmer's tan. But hey, small price to pay for prime outdoor real estate. So I got the Mango Mimosa (which was not bottomless)--WHEN ARE MORE PLACES GOING TO JUMP ON THE BOTTOMLESS TRAIN?! If you know anything about me is that basically the only reason I even eat is so that I can accompany the food with bottomless something. And if it's a great bang for your buck, the immigrant child in me is going to freaking LOVE YOU for it and just stay a die-hard fan of your bottomless drinks. Alas, not at Perry's. And then they follow this up with--hah--the most limited menu on the face of the earth. There's maybe 20 items on it. And it's not like they're cutting you a break on prices either. I got the fried egg sandwich with the home fries. There was perhaps eight little chunks of home fries on my plate. The fried egg sandwich was just okay; one thing about it that was delicious was the bread! It had a sweet taste to it, which I really loved. Other than that, it was business as usual--some cheddar cheese, and a slice of fatty ham. Alex got the duck omelet. The presentation was off. It was a small omelet, in a giant plate. All by itself. And the eight nuggets of potato came on a small abandoned side. It was really salty, and just really nothing to write home about. Overall, Perry's was no good. Too much to pay for just mediocre at best food. read more

Came here twice when I lived in DC, Saturday brunch vs. Sunday brunch. Saturday brunch was pleasant and we got to enjoy the weather and overall good food. The coffee could have tasted better though. Sunday Brunch aka Drag queen brunch was the best time. I came twice with friends and my mom (she embraced) but we left with good food, good memories,and even a good buzz. Like many fellow yelpers mention,you receive decent food but not gourmet. read more

While the rooftop terrace was lovely, and the service decent, the food definitely left something to be desired. I ordered the cinnamon french toast, which I thought couldn't possibly go wrong, but instead of the thick, egg-soaked, sweet goodness I expected, I got thin slices of mostly-dry bread that had been COMPLETELY COATED in brown cinnamon sugar. A 1/4-in thick layer of brown sugar on each side of a piece of bread is too much even for my sweet tooth, and I couldn't even finish the plate. I tried to follow it up with some home fries, but those also proved dry and nearly inedible--they came out immediately after we ordered them, suggesting they'd been sitting under a heating lamp the entire morning. The Japanese options were more edible, but not the best. If you're going to come here for the pleasant experience of the rooftop terrace, I suggest staying away from the brunch options and ordering a drink and something off the Japanese section of the menu. read more

Ok, after the Owner of Perry's call Yelp to Remove my preview Review, because I don't Explain why I say JUST DON'T, PLEASE PEOPLE STAY AWAY FOR THIS PLACE, and Yelp send me a message they remove my comment now I will say why! My friends invite me for brunch, 2 weeks ago, he told me they have a reservation, when I arrive with more friends they told me they no accept reservations, and I say I have party of 14 we was just 5 when we arrive, they offer me a temporary table, first they say $25.00 unlimited food brunch, the food was cold, no tasty at all, no offend refreshed, eggs was cold, the only I like was the sausage and the veggie fried dumplings. Server arrive, she was warm and polite, took forever get my drinks, I ordered pitcher of mimosa (they give me a Craft) and charge me $33.00 for a Craft!!!!! my friend ask for coffee the one we never get, some of the rest of my friends arrive, and we was 12 people at the restaurant already, and the managers still don't give me the table, REALLY, I understand the policy about first come first serve, but lest be honest u no going to have a party of 15 people show up at one's. By this time all the situation was really annoying, I ask the manager to seat at the table and he say NO, I only missing 2 people of my party, by this time we was on 2 separate tables in the restaurant, so my friend start to feeling bad for eating the food, I was mad at that point, and we decided to leave, of course was my friend bday and I pay for both of us, and I ending paying 115$ w/tip included. they no only give me the table when we was 12 people inside in the building, they lost my business. 1-NO IMPRESSED FOOD 2-MEDIOCRE MANAGEMENT 3-SLOW SERVICED So yes people JUST DON'T, STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE, I WILL NEVER COME BACK AND NEVER RECOMENDED! read more

Cockroach story forthcoming. Last night I was seated at one of the Perry's couches by a very kind hostess, and served by an excellent server. I looked down after my first sip of green tea and saw a cockroach walk across the couch just between me and my friend. I whisked it away onto the floor, threw a paper menu on top of it, and stepped on it. I played it down because I was with a friend from out of town who would have totally lost her mind (rightfully) if she knew there was a cockroach anywhere near her. The wonderful server heard my friend questioning me ("Was that a spider? What was that?"). So I whispered into the servers ear what happened and she called the manager over. The manager was very nice - I played it down again, stating I would leave it to him to decide if he wanted to comp us in any fashion. I chose to stay and eat and just hope this was an anomaly. At the end of the meal, the manager compensated us 3 of the least expensive items on the bill. If I was a manager, I would have comp'd the whole meal - but that's just me. It was a cockroach for heavens sake. And his reasoning that "they have to secure the windows better" did not make me feel better. Today, I am experiencing food poisoning. Which prompted me to write this review. It wasn't the cockroach. It was the food poisoning. The service was great. T was a fabulous server. The manager was kind and attentive (perhaps not strategic tho). But I fear there may be sanitary issues at this restaurant. read more

I have always went to their rooftop on nice days for happy hour. As other reviews say they have a nice atmosphere and well decorated rooftop. Also They have decent happy hour specials (5-7:30) with $4 craft beer cans and $6 sushi rolls. Perry's also has good cocktails on special, but they are a little pricey for my happy hour budget ($6-$8). Note the difference between good cocktail specials and good cocktails on special. The big downside is the happy hour is only at the bar. This means you have to stay under the covered bar area and can't go sit out in the sun. Last time I was there it was 6:30 and the roof was empty. My friend and I bought 2 beers and 3 sushi rolls. We went to sit at one of the many empty tables and they said we would need to order something off the full priced menu to sit there. I understand on a busy day doing this, but it seemed unnecessary especially when we had spent over $25 on our first round. read more

I've always heard about that "not-so-japanese" restaurant that serves sushi in Adams Morgan and has an awesome rooftop, but tonight was the first time I've actually been, and I'm glad I did! 14 of us dined to celebrate a buddy's 25th birthday (14 of us on a Friday night, without a hitch!) First thing one notices about the place, and what prevents it from securing that coveted 5th star, is the decor. There is an unusually "open" feel to the place, and it's covered in key-lime green paint w/ maple wood trim and green tiles on the floor. This just doesn't "work" for me. If the walls were a tad darker, the room might be a bit more dimly lit and therefore create a bit better ambiance. That said, I don't go to restaurants for painted walls, I go for the food, drink, and service and in that category, Perry's is top notch. I had the White Wine Sangria as a cocktail (yeah, that's right, I said it....), though I needed to coerce the birthday boy into having one as well for "bro-support." Others had Pomegranite cocktails, Caipirinhas, or chose from the wide variety of Japanese beers. The menu at this place is fantastic - they have small plates, which are mainly their twists on asian foods including peking duck dumplings, tuna tartare, thai curry mussels, and Kobe beef sliders - all of which looked fantastic. They also have this cool asparagus and cheese dip, though they only provide two stems of asparagus and 3 little tiny crisps of melba toast with it, a little skimpy for $8. Fear not about running out of things to dip with, however, because the bread they drop on the table is SO good (some of the best I've had in DC, actually) that you can always dip that - I mopped up all the thai curry coconut milk from my mussels with it, and it was delicious. Two kinds of bread on the table, one a garlic italian loaf, which had actual chunks of garlic in it and was so soft it was like a sponge, but in a good way (you know, for those of us who enjoy eating sponges), and the other was some type of seed/herb bread, that was less fluffy but equally satisfying. Butter and hummus accompany the bread. I always say that what separates a good from great restaurant is the quality of the bread they serve on their tables, and this place wins the award for best bread - so good i'd even do an entire paragraph on that alone! For the entrees, guests can choose from a traditional a la carte sushi menu that is pretty reasonably priced, "big plates" from the kitchen that include braised rib, NY strip, fried cornish hen (interesting prep) and various other delicious-sounding homestyle hearty meals w/ an asian twist. Then you've got their "Big Plates from the Sushi Bar," which offer you the chance to sample some of whatever the Chef is feelin' when he starts making your meal. This is what I had and found the fish to be fresh, the rolls to be well sized and compact, and the wasabi sinus-clearlingly spicy (I choked at one point - love it). My allergy to shrimp/octopus was no problem, they worked around it and created something I could enjoy without the assistance of Benadryl. Lastly, I have to comment about the service, which didn't disapoint at all. Our waitress was very much on the ball and we didn't want for much, with the exception of her disappearing somewhat at the time of our check, but that's not what matters - who's in a rush to pay anyways? My water glass was never empty for more than a minute or two, which was impressive because I had just come from the gym and downed about 4 glasses of water in the first 5 minutes I was there - they just kept refilling like good sports. Food came out promptly, was high quality, and the service was courteous, friendly, and professional. This place is a 5 if it does something about the walls that remind me of a hospital - everything else is fantastic, but a 5-star has the ambiance perfect as well. That said, I can see how this place would be enjoyable in the daylight, where I hear they have Drag Brunches....I'll have to go back for that when i'm feeling adventurous someday. read more

Came here for drag brunch and had a great time! The website has super detailed instructions on the brunch experience and what to expect (http://perrysam.com/information/brunch/). I would also recommend bringing $1 bills for tipping the performers, especially if you want them to take the time to take photos with you/your group. We got there at 9:15AM and there was already a pretty good line going. That said, I think people who got there up until maybe 9:40 were able to get tables at the first seating. The food is self-serve (drinks orders are taken at the table by wait staff). Dishes are lined up on a buffet table on one side of the restaurant. It's pretty standard fare plus some California roll-type sushi, nothing fancy or particularly good. Everyone lines up right away in the beginning because they're afraid of missing the performers, but there's actually a pretty good amount of time before the first person comes out, so you're better off sitting down, ordering a round of drinks, and waiting for the line to die off--then you can slide in and grab whatever you want. They do a good job of replenishing throughout the morning as well. Alcohol is not included. We split pitchers of mimosa ($35) and bellini ($45) and got probably 5-6 drinks out of each pitcher, not too bad considering. The drag show was so much fun! All of the performers were really lively and took their time touring the room (they will take a little more time at your table if you have bills out!). There's a Host who does special call-outs to anyone celebrating special events. Each girl does two song sets and there's a break between each performance to give people a chance to get more food. With the exception of tables in the center of the restaurant, most of the tables have a more "exposed" side that the performers will come to--so choose your seat carefully! ;) Overall, it was a great time! With the split pitchers/tax/tip, it wound up being $55 a person for brunch and two hours of fun! I would definitely come here again with friends! read more

Let me break this up- The drag queen brunch is a blast. The buffet is really delicious, but what the $30/person is really covering is just a great time with a big group. It's perfect for morning-after bachlorette parties or birthdays. Just make sure you aren't taking somebody with thin skin, because the performers will call you out and make pick on some sensitive subjects (at our brunch- breast size, virginity status, and STDs were all points of jest). I've been to Perry's for dinner (always sushi) three times. The first time, everything was incredibly fresh and inventive, and the waiter was helpful and engaging with great recommendations. The second, things were pretty good, but the menu seemed reduced and service was a bit rude. Last night, we gave them another try and were really disappointed. The sushi menu was seriously reduced- no surf clam and maybe a dozen rolls total. The Perry's roll and Maryland roll were really disappointing (though, to be fair, the yellowtail was wonderful). Worst of all, the waitress had a major attitude problem and was openly rude with every request (water, pen for the sushi menu, an extra minute before ordering). The main dining room was about 60 degrees, making the whole process even worse. Does anybody know why the huge fall from grace with the sushi bar? read more

I've been to Perry's twice for brunch and once for dinner. In terms of service, they are very good. The brunch spread is really nice, and the entertainment is awesome. It's been a couple years since I've been but I do remember it being quite a show. Dinner was a little disappointing. The food wasn't as delicious as I had hoped. It was fine, but nothing to come back for. One thing to note though - the host that was working Saturday night (4/30) was AWESOME and soo accomodating even as my party was being a pain in the butt by arriving late and adding people to the table. I didn't catch his name but he should definitely be given props for his service. read more