Scarlet Oak is a top-5 must try in the Navy Yard-Ballpark-Barracks Row- Cap South area. We had lunch there Saturday to celebrate a birthday. My daughter had the grilled cheese and tomato soup. She loved it. Unique cheese blend and thick chewy bread. Wife and I had pizza - half mambo and half pepperoni. Both were delicious. For apps we had the fried cheese - a unique long single stick-!; the risotto balls - a house tribute to arancini balls that is perfect because it stands on its own and isn't a disappointing attempt to be Sicilian - lots of cheese. Dessert was "nuggets" - biscoff cookies and cream ice cream with a lotus cookie crumb coating dipped in biscoff caramel butter - the best dessert I've had in DC. 3 people with apps, 2 mocktails, food and desserts came out to $81 plus tip. Service was great. Highly recommended! read more

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I will say... 5 stars because I can't fault it. The service and food are good, the food is just not "wow". I think its menu lacks authenticity or creativity, however, their food is solid and that's why they earned 5 stars. There's just something about the menu that doesn't win me over. read more

Scarlet Oak - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The pizza is really good. The deviled eggs are also really good. The Caesar salad is where I had a problem. There was not enough dressing on the Caesar salad salad. More importantly, the Caesar salad consisted of 90% of lettuce stalk, and not leaves. It was a very, very pale green/white color because they were very few actual romaine leaves in the salad. read more

Stopped in on a Friday night in Navy Yard. They have a large enclosed patio that is warm and inviting. Both the main restaurant and patio are loud environments though. Our server was efficient. Ordered a small half pepperoni and half meatball Detroit style pizza. The crust was perfectly crisp and chewy. Plenty of cheese for a good pull. Both sides of the pizza had good flavor. There weren't as many meatball pieces as I expected but the other half was loaded with pepperoni. There's a nice variety of menu items. read more

Scarlet Oak - Half Pepperoni and It's-A-Meat-A-Ball - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Early on a Friday evening..good crowd but not packed. Fairly 'spirited' would be hard to have a convo. Seated right away and got food and drink in play. Ordered chicken Mumbo pizza.... Detroit ish style. Had a side of chopped jalapenos...almost a garidina feel. Service.was good. Food prep time felt long. Give it a go! read more

Scarlet Oak - Chicken Mumbo - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I absolutely love Scarlet Oak. It is one of Washington, DC's true hidden gems. A part of me wants to keep it all to myself, but here is another gift from your fairy foodie godmother because I believe in sharing joy through great food. From the moment you walk in, the restaurant looks gorgeous, smells incredible, and somehow there is rarely a wait. In DC, that feels like winning the lottery. The vibe is relaxed, the music is just right, and the staff moves with purpose and friendliness every single time. Let us talk about the drinks. They are elite. They are dangerous in the best way. And the guava lemonade? That is not just a drink, it is an experience. Trust me like you trust your GPS. I ordered the Cobb salad, and it was fresh, colorful, and full of flavor. Then the wings arrived... and let me tell you, those wings will have you planning your next visit before you even finish the first plate. You will strongly consider ordering another batch to go, just for the car ride home. If you want delicious food, unforgettable drinks, a chill atmosphere, and a place that never disappoints, Scarlet Oak is absolutely the move. Run, do not walk. read more

Scarlet Oak - Detroit Pizza...The kids love this stuff! - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Chill spot to go for drinks and food. Staff is pretty friendly. I recommend ordering the salad. They come in a HUGE bowl. My friends and I were pretty shocked lol. They also make excellent espresso martinis. read more

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I came here for a happy hour and it was a pleasant surprise! I came here upon opening at 4pm. Happy hour was only available at the bar and some high top seats. We were quickly served some water. The ambiance is great. It became full as we stayed at the place longer and they had plenty of seats everywhere. My friend and I shared the Detroit style cheese pizza and risotto balls. The risotto balls we're okay - I definitely have had better. The Detroit style cheese pizza was absolutely wonderful though! We ended up getting a second order. They service it with ranch and a great spicy pickle relish. I would definitely go back again! read more

Scarlet Oak - Risotto balls - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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As friends who hadn't seen each other in a while, we stopped by Scarlet Oak to catch up over drinks and a few snacks. It was a gorgeous evening, perfect for sitting outside and enjoying the weather. Although we just missed the Happy Hour window, we still had a great time. The food and drinks hit the spot, and the company made it even better. read more

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I've lived near this place for years and for some reason never tried it until today! Went during their brunch, there are great bottomless options that you can choose from. The food was really great and fresh and filling, the service was also great. Everything came out quickly & our server kept the drinks coming and checking in. The ambiance is also nice, there's an option for covered outdoor dining, indoor dining and also sitting at the bar. Would definitely go again, this may be a new staple! read more

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Food was good, service was pretty good and the overall experience was in line for the price. Was a little disappointed they ran out of Diet Coke or so I was told and then saw an employee carrying Diet Coke a few minutes later. read more

Scarlet Oak - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Only been here once but I was impressed. We sat in the closed-in patio section of the restaurant on a very cold day and were mostly fine temperature-wise. Inside they have a bar and a small raised platform for a small musical performance. Sadly we were done before that night's performer was up. The food was solid all around. Two of my friends had Detroit-style pizza, rectangular and deep-dish. My ribs hit the spot. I'm not down in this area much, but I would go back. A couple of blocks from Nats Park and the Metro. read more

Nice all around American food restaurant. Pizza, pasta, ribs and many salads and appetizers. We tried all and they were great. Server was excellent, large beer and wine selection. Nice outdoor dining too. Most highly recommended! read more

Scarlet Oak - Ribs very meaty and tender - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Experience here was terrible. The hostess was very cold, and didn't say much to us at all when we arrived. Our server was friendly and quick to take our order. Food was the worst of all -- 3 different pasta dishes, all flavorless, pasta was either severely overcooked or super undercooked. Sauces all tasted like water and lacked seasoning. Would not recommended. I didn't see online, but there's also a 20% service fee added to every bill, which isn't considered a gratuity. Not at all worth it. The server waived the bill, which was a nice gesture. read more

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This place is AMAZING! The food is incredible! The service is amazing! The only downside: it is so incredibly loud... I don't know if it's the acoustics in this building or what but it sounds like everyone is yelling... it is difficult to have a conversation at a table. Apparently it's a Wednesday thing because it's half off bottles of wine (that's what our server said). But I would definitely come back here! The food is so good! Where it's late we're going to sidecar, but there was no indoor seating and it was raining so we went next door since they served the same pizza and it was so worth it! Highly recommend! read more

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Great service! We sat outside and the waiter offered my dog a water dish right away and was very attentive throughout our dining experience. I ordered the cheeseburger with fries. It was good but I wish it only had 1 patty instead of 2. I would rate it a 7 out of 10. read more

Scarlet Oak - Cheeseburger and fries - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I just want to make people aware that is restaurant is serving food under 4 different restaurant names which i find to be extremely weird. Early bird sells breakfast burritos, which apparently you can only normally get to go but get in restaurant at "scarlet oak" on Saturday and Sunday. They also appear to be serving sushi which is under a different nameand pizza under a different name "side door pizza."Overall, it's just a bit weird to serve 3 different foods under 4 restaurant names, almost like a ghost kitchen. I tried out early bird burrito from early bird take out and it was 3/5. The early bird latte wasn't great. Overall, would not return. read more

Scarlet Oak - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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It's loud, the service is slow, and the food is terrible. Other than that, the place is great...

3.5 stars! Came for breakfast on a Saturday and was seated immediately. They were about half full so it seems like an easy place to walk into without a reservation and they have a big patio with outdoor seating that's covered and I believe heated as many were sitting outside and it was quite cold out. Our server was super friendly and gave good recommendations and advice about the menu. I had the chicken sausage breakfast sandwich which was really tasty as were the home fries it came with. To drink I had an early bird latte which was their horchata and espresso, delicious! Scarlet Oak is definitely more on the low frills end for a meal in a good way. The plates are a decent size, prices are decent, service is friendly and fast. Would absolutely come back and loved the cozy vibe and aestetic. read more

Visiting Navy Yard? Scarlet Oak has Great drinks and food - quiet, quaint ambience. 1st date? Great choice, location and neighborhood.

I won't be long winded. Scarlet Oak has been in my bookmarks for quite sometime, so on a random Sunday, I decided to scratch it off for brunch! Located in the Navy Yard district, Scarlet Oak somehow seems to be in an anonymous location, under a residential building. Inside is somewhat rustic but modern at the same time. It has ample seating and a nice sized bar. The food is excellent. We both ordered the crab cake benedict and for $18, they could not have been any better.. what a deal! The side of bacon was thick and crispy just like I like it and the deviled eggs were excellent. Our server was extremely friendly and attentive. I love it when employees enjoy their job...so refreshing! I highly recommend Scarlet Oak if you're looking for a super nice casual dining spot near Nat's Park. You will NOT regret it! read more

Scarlet Oak - Very good bacon topped deviled eggs@ Scarlet Oak! - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Came here last night for a time left gathering to dine with 5 other strangers. The music was a little too loud for proper conversations and the reservation got messed up hence we originally couldn't get a table for 6. It still never fails to perplex me whenever they serve sushi / Asian food along with pizzas at a restaurant labelled as American on Google maps. The pizza is good and I have never had a Detroit style pizza before. Portions are huge - I got the small pizza but took home 2 slices as they are super filling. read more

Scarlet Oak - Sushi - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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A friend booked us going here before a concert. I was skeptical due to a few pictures I saw with reviews but we were willing to give it a try. I was pleasantly surprised at their Detroit pizza menu. Bonus it was half price pizza Monday. Additional bonus, I was debating two flavors & the server said I could get half & half between the two. This in combo with a tasty sweet & sour happy hour drink made me a fan. Hubby got a burger which he gave a thumbs up. Our friends also got pizzas & both enjoyed their selections. Our servers were nice & helpful. Next concert at Nats Park will definitely involve another visit here. read more

Scarlet Oak - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food is amazing- fresh vegetables, homemade pasta, fabulous cocktails. Neighborhood locals abound in a hip happening environment. The food is genuinely above the bar and not crazy expensive. I'd come back again and again. Good vibe and friendly service. 10/10 read more

My coworker and I walked in today around 6. The guy at the host stand was pretty rude as if we were stupid for thinking we could actually eat at a restaurant even during happy hour. He said there were no seats but we could clearly see tables - especially since everybody was standing around the bar. We were going to "place an order and try to find a seat outside" but decided that his attitude was awful, we walked out. We won't be back - not even fur happy hour. Cheers to that. read more

This review is based on just one short visit but my first visit was good. The server was super friendly and attentive. My cocktail, I forgot the name, something like legend of the oak? Was super well blended and absolutely delightful. Citrusy but not too sweet. My friend said the crab cakes were really good. read more

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Best Espresso Martini! Would be a great date for dinner, dessert & drinks. Dark & Cozy atmosphere, several TVs indoor & outside on the large covered patio with fans. Highly recommend! read more

I love the atmosphere of this restaurant, especially the friendly staff that are there to greet you! I truly appreciated the Sunday special that we got while we were there which was shareable dishes for me and My Wife. It came out to roughly about $40 total after tax. It was great! We ate outside on the patio which was sealed up for the winter. I definitely recommend going there on a Sunday! read more

This had a nice indoor bar area and a cool outdoor patio setup. It is not that far from the main street in Navy Yard so you can go here and get away from all the busyness of a nationals game. The service was ok but I always appreciate the point of sales terminal brought to the table. Great place to grab a drink after work for their happy hour. read more

Scarlet Oak - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The place has a nice vibe but the bench seats in the booths are peeling and that bothers me. We got two pizzas and a falafel wrap. The pizza is good, but is served on a grate, which if you want to cut it with a fork makes it difficult. Needs to be served in pan or a plate. The falafel wrap was not bad, just okay. We also had the aji Amarillo fries as an appetizer and they were nice hand cut fries served hot and fresh. We enjoyed those! Our service was good, a tad slow but it was a busy lunch hour. read more

Best happy hour prices in Navy Yard for both drinks and appetizers. The staff is friendly and accommodating and the main menu is moderately priced with good portions. read more

The server was messy and preset her tip amount to 20% after interacting with us the bare minimum amount of times. We each paid 20 for a water down drink that was not worth more than 10. I don't recommend going. read more

Portion sizes are good. The place and utensils were clean. The service and the atmosphere was amazing. read more

Scarlet Oak - Steak frites - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great experience with food and overall atmosphere at Scarlet Oak while on vacation with our five year old. Went early and sat on the covered patio, ample space for family and attentive service to boot. Children's burger was devoured and came with fresh fruit. the Ahi sandwich and Cobb salad were a light and refreshing treat that hit the spot. Pricing was excellent for the product and will return on our next trip to the District! read more

The ruben sandwich meat wasn't red, more brown. The Cesar salad was not good tasting. Worse salad I have had. For appetizers we had garlic bread that didn't have garlic taste at all. Deviled eggs nothing special. After a 7 hour drive to hotel. It was close and had good reviews. But the food was tasteless. And overpriced for bland food. The restaurant was also noisy. Music so loud, we couldn't talk to each other or hear each other. Left hungry and disappointed. Depressed and sad. Also leather seating had rips in the seat. Made my back hurt. They can repair the seats with all the money I spent on the worst Salad in the world. Or worst in DC read more

Scarlet Oak - Cesar salad so not good - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Excellent service and hot chicken sandwich. The staff were great even though there was a private event that was very busy.

Just had a terrible experience. As I was sitting down I noticed the table was extremely dirty and had to say some to have them clean it. Ordered a coffee. Server brought it black and walked away. I asked for cream. She didn't bring it and had to flag her down to ask again. She brought milk in an obviously dirty pitcher. I had to point it out and she just sighed and took it away. 6 minutes later she finally brought more over. By now, my coffee was cold. I asked her to take it away and explained why--not a word. No 'sorry, let me refresh it' no 'anything else I can get you?' Nothing. I suppose I should be happy she didn't charge me for it. The long wait for the food, getting the check and paying wouldn't have been such a big deal--but the dirtiness and otherwise bad service means I won't be coming back. read more

Great pizza, eggs Benedict, and Buffalo chicken wrap. Great service and multiple staff members frequently checked in and asked if we needed anything. read more

My meal, a seasonal springtime pasta, was absolutely delicious -- one of my favorite meals these past few months. Other members of my party got the fried chicken sandwich. The chicken was incredibly tough and couldn't even pulled apart, let alone chewed. They did take them off of the bill, which was good. However, they insisted that that was how the chicken was supposed to be. Odd since multiple members of my party were unable to eat it. Overall, decent service and the food is a prime example of hit or miss. read more

We've only visited Scarlet Oak as a large group (15-20). Their menu options and quality are the best! I will admit each visit leaps ahead in quality and love this about Scarlet. Their team works hard to provide amazing service and hot yummy food, even with being a large group. read more