​The food here genuinely hit the spot, but the surcharge and tipping setup at the end left a bit of…read morea sour taste. ​We ordered a solid spread across the table: ​Steak Frites: Cooked just right, tender, and the herbaceous chimichurri sauce added great flavor. The fries were hot, golden, and crispy. ​Chicken Pasta: Rich, creamy sauce balanced nicely by the capers and fresh lemon squeeze, with generous portions of chicken. ​Caesar Salad: Crisp romaine, plenty of parmesan, and crunchy croutons--classic and refreshing. ​Ted's Tart: The nostalgic rainbow sprinkles with whipped cream made for a fun, sweet finish to the meal. ​The real frustration came with the check. Between the added service fee/surcharge and the prompt for standard tipping on top of that, the final bill felt disproportionately high for casual neighborhood dining. Hidden fees stacking up on top of regular menu prices takes away from what would have otherwise been an easy 4- or 5-star meal. ​Great kitchen output, but management really needs to rethink the fee creep.

Always our first stop when visiting home in DC. Excellent breakfast menu and food preparation…read morealways on point. Ted's homemade "Pop Tarts" are a must. Comes w/ Big Mark Breakfast choice. Service is good, and the vibe is all D.C. Like the bottomless coffee. Check out the monster size Cakes and the Cinnamon Roll feeds 4 but weekends only.

When you are in Union Market there are so many food choices to choose from but Puddin is a place…read moreyou will want to come back to. We come here all the time for the bread pudding but this time we brought a group. Always pleasant and lively, Puddin reminds me of southern hospitality at its finest. The bread pudding is served warm and rich with chunks of bread and browned butter and bourbon flavors throughout. Add the creamy homemade vanilla pudding on top and we never leave without it. We also got to sample a new alcoholic beverage that was heavenly. Cannot remember the name but if you go to the front counter they will give you a sample of the mixer. Trust me, you will want to order it. The gumbo was a crowd favorite. One sample and the flavor made you want to double back. My guests walked the area and came back specifically to get some to take home. They boxed it up separately for easy transport. Now that is service. Quick and easy stop right before it rained. Puddin is a complete takeout spot but the vibes while you order and wait make it a counter worth visiting again and again. The hospitality, the comfort food, and the inviting staff make it unforgettable.

On my DC visit my friend told me this place was good and she didn't lie. The bread puddin is what I…read morewent for and it didn't disappoint. They have a decent size location located in the market and of course there's a line to stand in but it's not bad. Let me tell you, I got one small order and went back for a big order. The customer service was good and it's a walk up and keep it moving type of vibe. They call your number out, you pick up your order, find a seat or sit outside. Overall it was good and I would visit this location again.

In town on business, just went to get some breakfast at Ted's Bulletin Noma and was seated but…read morenever received any service for 10 minutes, so I just got up and walk out. If I was the owner I would be not be happy! Good luck Ted. The service needs improvement

I've met a few Teds in my day, but this one topped them all. I traveled to DC for business and…read moreleisure purposes, and one night, my party of five decided to ring up Ted for a date in a booth. Ted's Bulletin Noma is a short walk from the hotel I rested my sad little head at, so two minutes after walking in, we were seated in the dark-lit environment that almost put me back to sleep. Despite the nearby ceiling vent dripping condensation on the right shoulder of the highest-paid individual in our group, we enjoyed the deviled eggs app and refreshing tap water. I ordered the chicken and biscuits, and I must say, I'd sell my soul for those dead bird sandwiches. The server was young and energetic, but the service was slower than that of Suddenlink internet. I'll be back once I finally get a raise to afford the $3 sausage gravy add-on next time.

Been back many many times just for these chicken tenders. You get a ton of chicken and they're…read moredelicious. 10/10

Grand Duchess - 4.4/5…read more We find ourselves at Grand Duchess often, thanks to a particular friend who loves it--and we get why. The vibes are consistently great, and the drinks are both fantastic and reasonably priced. The bar staff is friendly and easygoing, whether you're up for a chat or just looking to enjoy the ambiance. The atmosphere is a unique blend: it's a bit indie and chill with a touch of dive-bar charm. You'll mostly find folks in their mid-20s, giving the place a laid-back, unpretentious feel. I recently tried their food (just fries), and they were surprisingly good. Grand Duchess definitely has that special spot vibe--worth a visit if you're in the area.

An excellent Mother's Day Brunch experience! The staff were very nice and the atmosphere was on…read morepoint! We had the brunch tasting menu for our party of 6 and there was plenty of food. My only note for improvement would be the timing of when the food is brought out to the table. Some people like to eat certain food items together and the pace was lagging in-between the food items dropped off to the table. Another area for improvement was the frequency in which the waiter checked our table, especially since we had bottomless mimosas. I feel we may not have been able to maximize on our mimosas due to the slow check-backs. Other that the noted areas that could use some improvement, the food was very good and we enjoyed our time together immensely!

I went and joined some friends for brunch before an afternoon baseball game. The space is…read morebeautiful. There is a patio and would be a great spot on a nice day. Tables are limited, so make sure to have a reservation. On the topic of food, I didn't see much on the menu I could eat, so just opted for a cocktail (ate at home). There were some side option, just nothing that really suited me. I ordered a beer and later a tequila sunrise. The cocktail was bright, beautiful, and delicious. It was such a great drink for the beautiful sunny day it was. Our server was Deja and she was wonderful. She was prompt and we saw her often, which was appreciated. The check is done via QR code which was very easy. We had a slight issue with our check not pulling up, but she quickly resolved. Again, the food doesn't really suit my preferences (heavy meat options), but I would definitely pop back for a drink.

We were looking for a fun place to go to celebrate our third anniversary, and we decided to stop in…read moreat Exiles. We were able to snag a table easily and went to the bar to order a beer and a cider and some cheese curds. The drinks we're nice and cold and tasty. The cheese curds were good with a nice tomato sauce to dip. We really like the vibe of the place. Very homey and welcoming. We went back to the bar to order more food. We really like their menu and it was hard to decide, but we ended up getting a pastrami sandwich with mac & cheese, and curry fries. The curry fries were heavenly! They were nice big steak fries with a delicious brown curry sauce. We licked up every drop of that sauce! You can actually order just the curry sauce to dip whatever you'd like into it The mac & cheese was very tasty. They used curly pasta, and the cheese sauce was wonderfully creamy. The pastrami sandwich was a little light on the pastrami, but very delicious. It came with pickles, sauerkraut, and cheese on it, on a marble brown bread. Definitely wanna give a shout out to the staff, which couldn't have been more professional or nicer. We never had to wait for service and our food and drinks came out quickly. The bartender was just the sweetest. Exiles is definitely going to go on our favorites list and we hope to go there again soon.

Review is outdated from Sep 2024, but I found the photos in my camera roll and wanted to share!…read more My coworker and I were in town for work from Buffalo. We heard this was a Bills backer bar so we came to watch the game. The bar was packed and the crowd was wild! The bartender, if I remember correctly, was from Ireland. He remembered my coworkers name and ended up writing her name in the foam somehow. It was pretty cool and I don't understand how he even did it! Cheese curds 10/10 Really good!!

I would give the reasturant 15 stars! The reasturant is beautiful, and the food is so fancy.read more

I'd probably get 4 1/2 stars, but I'm being generous because the service was really above average!…read moreSo first we were running late due to traffic and parking issues and they were very happy to accommodate us no problem. Second, we had two kids, and you know as four-year olds they can be rambunctious and it was the perfect setting for a family meal. Third one of the first questions my server asked was what are we celebrating and I didn't think anything of it because we really weren't there to celebrate birthdays but since she asked, I said well actually we do have two birthdays! So she made sure to bring pop tarts for the kids at the end of the meal, complementary and they sang to us! Now I had a very long workday and the traffic and parking didn't help so when I saw they had a mimosa great I ordered it and it was in front of me within a few minutes! Second she mentioned how happy hour was ending very soon, but if we wanted the appetizer sampler, it was $18 and we said absolutely thanks so much. We also put in the kids order and they were able to eat pretty quickly after ordering because the service was very good. The adults ordered the Turkish eggs, which were very good although I might say the yogurt was a tad garlicky for my taste, but some people might be in for that. But otherwise great presentation very tasty dish. My husband enjoyed the chicken pickled sandwich and said it was tasty as well. So honestly, five stars for service, four for food, and five for hospitality. Definitely would return. Great experience.

I am so glad that this place is still doing well! And what's better than a Sunday Funday with their…read morepretty darn good happy hour? Somehow, I had only been to this place during the winter time, but it is a completely different vibe during the warmer months. The outdoor space is stunning, and everything just feels brighter and happier. The staff are really nice, the patrons are enjoying themselves, and they just have excellent food. My friend and I happen to come during this fashion show event so there were complimentary hors d'oeuvres for everybody present, but we still ordered delicious deviled eggs (I could've eaten a whole tray of them) and had some great cocktails. You know, for the first time ever, I paid attention to a bunch of board games that they have on a shelf. But based on the stuff that's on the shelf in front of them, I am not 100% sure that they are up for grabs, but it still looks cool. Anyone who is in this area should definitely pay them a visit. You won't regret it.

Pennyroyal Station is such a gem. Went for dinner mid February around 7pm. The vibe is quaint,…read morepeaceful, and incredibly welcoming every time I visit. The service was attentive and kind, and I really appreciated the thoughtful recommendations. Our food was absolutely delicious, I had the crab cake with the potato wedges and the overall experience was a great time. I truly enjoy coming here -- it never disappoints!

Overall it is a beautifully designed restaurant with comfortable and spacious seating. The GPS just…read moredrops you off at the beginning of the "downtown" area so that was a little confusing for me (visiting from northern Maryland). But of you turn right - a parking garage is right there with reasonable parking prices. Miss Toya is located under the stairs so don't miss it. Service was great. Jabari did a good job. Now on to the food. So I was satisfied with the menu but not amazed. I lived in the Mississippi Gulf for 5 years and I was really expecting a New Orleans vibe. It wasn't as much as I expected and therefore ended up ordering a salad with Salmon which was good. The score is really a 3.5 but I rounded up.

I recently visited Miss Toya's Creole House for brunch, and overall I had a wonderful experience…read more The atmosphere was welcoming, the restaurant was clean, and the staff made us feel comfortable from the moment we arrived. One of the highlights was the bottomless brunch, which made for a fun and enjoyable experience. The food was full of flavor and tasted fresh. Every dish was well-seasoned that keeps you coming back for more. The portions were satisfying, and everything arrived hot and beautifully presented. What stood out the most was the hospitality. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. The only downside to our visit was the live band performing inside the restaurant. While the music added to the atmosphere, it was so loud that we couldn't comfortably hear the people at our table or have a conversation. Because of the noise level, we ultimately chose to move to the outdoor seating, where we were able to enjoy our meal and each other's company much more comfortably.

We've been in the silver Spring/Kensington area since 2023 and after all our visits to BabyCat…read morebrewery, we decided to get dinner at Dish and Dram finally the other night. Really solid four stars and a strong recomend fora cozy, relaxed and casual dinner with your partner, freinds, yourself or family. The only note is parking in their lot is nigh impossible some times, so your best bet is to find street parking nearby and drop anyone who can't walk all that far. If you don't drink they seem to have a limited NA beer selection, and I didn't see any mocktails. We really liked our beet salad and our Ceasar salad, which came out os fast, I wonder if they already had them prepped. I really liked my fish and chips as it was a nice portion and wasn't heavy on the frying at all. It was very well done and the tartar sauce was great. My wife got the (I think it was a special) Tuna poke for her main, which she said was really tasty. But, it also looked like a small portion in one of those weird plates that only had a modest divut in the middle for food. Nonetheless, she liked it a lot. If it becomes a mainstay, they just need to make it a bigger portion on a better bowl. We're happy we finally came and will return.

I recently had dinner at The Dish & Dram and had a really great experience overall. The space has a…read morecozy, relaxed vibe that makes it perfect for a date night or a casual dinner with friends. We ordered a few dishes to share, and everything was well-executed and flavorful. The brussels sprouts were a standout to start, and the mussels in the coconut curry had a rich, well-balanced flavor. I also really enjoyed the grilled Faroe salmon with the butternut squash purée--it was cooked perfectly. The steak frites with the red wine mushroom reduction glaze was another favorite and definitely worth ordering. For drinks, I tried the Cherry Blossom "Another Trip Around the Sun" (a seasonal cocktail available through April 12th), along with the brown sugar old-fashioned and the lavender French 75. All three were well-made and complemented the meal nicely. Overall, this is a solid spot if you're looking for a cozy atmosphere, good food, and quality cocktails. I'd definitely come back and would recommend it to anyone in the area looking for a reliable dinner spot.