Ordered pepper soup, dodo, egusi soup and pounded yam, whole snapper, chicken suya…read more.... So much food, No space for Jollof, !!! And, Live reggae till 3 AM Fridays and Saturdays. Amazing!! Super service. Short walk from hotel.

I was really disappointed. The food looked nothing like the pictures they advertise. The taste was…read moreawful, and after eating it, I got so sick that I threw up everything. I couldn't even finish my meal. I definitely won't be ordering from here again. Save your money and go somewhere else.

First off, Josue was phenomenal! Greeted us at the door as host, then was our server! The food was…read moregreat, fish and chips were delicious and salmon candy was yummy, as well as the steamed shrimp! His attentiveness was spot on! Best service we had while on vacation! Love the ambiance and decor! Would definitely highly recommend!

I have to say first that their serving portions are amazing. You definitely get your money's worth…read morehere. The service is amazing. Those guys are very friendly and were on top of everything. Can't complain about the service. Now as for the aura, it was good. I went during lunch time and it was very calm. I heard at night though it gets very crowded and is a bit much. So I will stick to lunch time when I come back. Overall, this place is good. Very good actually. I have no complaints.

(This review is for a delivery order so does not include any detail on service / ambiance)…read more Delicious Ghanaian food in the heart of U Street! I've been wanting to try Ghanian food for the longest time, so when I saw Appioo on UberEats, I just knew I had to put in an order. I got their grilled red snapper with a side of fufu and banku (two traditional paste-like Ghanian dishes; fufu is a starchy dough made with cassava and plantains, while banku is a slightly sour fermented version made with cornmeal and cassava). The red snapper was perfectly grilled, with a delightful char on the outside and super crispy skin, but flaky, tender flesh. It was served with a light, refreshing tomato sauce, and shito / black pepper sauce. The shito was incredibly rich, with a great spicy, smoky, and umami flavor. The tender fish and flavorful sauces went wonderfully with the two sides, with the fufu serving as more of a blank canvas (and therefore a great way to let the natural flavors of the fish -- or the deep, smoky, spicy flavors of the shito -- shine). The banku was perfectly tangy and just the right amount of funky, and it was great with the fish on its own. Everything from Appioo was incredible! I can't wait to sample a few more of their dishes, hopefully from inside the actual restaurant.

With classic Ghanian dishes included and the vibe friendly enough for a good conversation, this…read moreestablishment had many options for every dish on the menu such as vegan, beef, chicken, fish, goat, and oxtail, ranging from $22 to $25 as standard price points. The food here is very authentic and has been approved by many of my West African friends living in the DMV area. My friends and I decided to order one kind of each dish along with one kind of each side so we can try a bit of each. The okra soup was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it contained a lot of flavor, which could be neutralized a bit by the fufu that I ordered. The peanut butter soup was very creamy and flavorful. The jollof was a bit plain, but since the spinach stew was flavorful, it was all good. The wings seemed like an outlier amongst everything else we had ordered, and they were a bit dry, but with two types of dipping sauces, they worked out just fine. Even though there are so many West African restaurants within the DMV area, I find this establishment to be one of the most authentic ones. Since Ghanian food itself is already fire in general, one can't go wrong with coming here.

Happy Hour is a sweet deal! Half off custom cocktails. We needed a place to wait with…read moreair-conditioning for our reservation next door so popped in here for a quick cocktail. They have fun drinks on their menu. I'd recommend the 829 mojito but I was feeling the Dark and Smoky. The interior is nicely decorated and the lounging areas are very inviting. The bartender was nice, friendly, and efficient. We contemplated coming back for their hookah (which also has a good happy hour deal) but ended up being too full after dinner.

Can't believe I'm about to give up this secret but Entitlement Lounge is a hidden gem in DC! As…read moresoon as we walked in the establishment we were welcomed with a drink ticket that allowed us to get one free drink during happy hour (this was a nice little surprise). There were a variety food options to choose from on the happy hour menu . I ordered the Mac and cheese and fried catfish and it was delicious. My friends ordered the garlic Parmesan wings, bbq wings, old bay fries and salmon sliders and I didn't hear one bad review. All of the staff was friendly (ask for Bre she'll take care of you). Both DJs were a vibe and definitely had me and friends there way longer than we anticipated. The only reason I took away a star is because the air conditioner didn't seem to be working. They did have huge fans in there to try and cool it down but they didn't seem to work. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by Entitlement Lounge. You won't be disappointed!

Visited Realm Rooftop for brunch with the colleagues I actually don't mind spending time with…read moreoutside of work. I had a pretty good experience overall. The rooftop deck was definitely the highlight. Modern, chic decor with really nice daytime views of DC. I can imagine the atmosphere is even better at night. Food was decent. I had the shrimp and grits, which looked a little plain presentation-wise, but the flavor was actually very good. The French toast was also tasty. My main issue was the portion sizes. Everything felt more "tapas style" while still being priced like full entrees. My plate disappeared faster than my parking validation. Drinks were solid though. I tried their version of an Old Fashioned and really enjoyed it. Overall, good vibes, nice drinks, and a beautiful rooftop setting. Just be prepared for smaller portions than expected. Service was friendly and attentive.

3/5 Realm Rooftop…read moreLounge is one of those places where the ambiance is doing some very heavy lifting. The views are stunning, the music is on point, and the vibe has all the ingredients for a great night out. Unfortunately, the service and operations left a lot to be desired. We stopped by after dinner for a nightcap, and honestly, the experience got off to a rocky start before we even made it upstairs. One member of our group was denied entry because his denim shorts were cut off, which is fair enough if that's the dress code. He went home, changed, and returned, so crisis averted. Once we got upstairs, however, the confusion continued. We asked both the bar back and a server whether we could seat ourselves in the bar area, and neither person seemed to know the answer. After a brief game of "Who's on First?" , we tracked down the hostess, who informed us that yes, we could sit wherever we wanted. Great! Or so we thought. After taking a seat, we spent several minutes watching our server walk past us repeatedly without acknowledging our existence. At some point, the men in our group decided to do what apparently needed to be done and headed to the bar to order drinks themselves. Now, here's where I have to give credit where it's due: the drinks were excellent. We ordered the Purple Rain, Island Spritz, Casa del Fuego, and a tequila soda water, and every single one delivered. The bartender clearly knows how to make a cocktail. Unfortunately, she also seemed like she'd rather have been literally anywhere else. The drinks were enthusiastically slammed onto the bar with an energy that suggested we'd personally inconvenienced her by ordering them. Despite all of that, the ambiance truly is fantastic. The DJ was spinning an excellent set and created the perfect soundtrack for a summer night in DC. The rooftop views are gorgeous and absolutely worth experiencing at least once. Unfortunately, Mother Nature was operating on "surface of the sun" settings that evening, so spending too much time outside wasn't an option. At the end of the day, Realm has all the makings of a great rooftop destination: beautiful views, strong cocktails, and good music. What it's missing is a smooth operational flow and staff who seem interested in providing hospitality. Would I return? Yes--but I'd give them some time to work out the kinks. The potential is absolutely there. As I always say: I'm not difficult to please. I just have standards.

Pleasantly surprised the food was fantastic the service was pretty good and friendly. They went out…read moreof their way to help me find a charger so my phone could be charged back up. That was very kind it's sort of a dark atmosphere and there were just a couple of people at the bar when we walked in. What kind of bothered me a little bit was that no one came in after us and I was really surprised because it's pretty good food. I had Creole pasta with shrimp in it and it was yummy and just the right amount of spice. My beautiful Bride had The Rice bowl and she thought it was pretty good as well. We also got I can't remember what they call them on the menu but essentially the deviled eggs with a really really good Creole seasoning inside and oh my God they were delicious!

I've been looking forward to Sulod opening ever since they launched their pop up series over the…read moresummer. But tonight, I had the opportunity to check Sulod out on their opening night! First nights can be challenging but from what I could tell things were running smoothly! Full house, but not overcrowded and I found seating at the bar without a reservation. The cocktail menu was amazing - all of the drinks on the cocktail menu were unique, but not so overly complicate that the plot was lost. Aside from my preferences in spirits, every drink on the menu had some real appeal. I ran into a bunch of folks I knew and the vibes were great. I didn't have a chance to try any food this time, but the menu items sound and look promising. Looking forward to returning again soon!

The food is good, and the restaurant's energy is amazing with beautiful decor. Still, we ended up…read morepaying way more than necessary because of our waiter's poor service and deliberate communication. We ordered ONE dish of labchops, but we were served two portions, and we were never told we were getting two portions either. The waiter asked if we wanted lamb chops as an entree, and we said yes, but he assumed we wanted two orders of the dish on one plate. (because it's small plates). He never mentioned this when the dish was brought over, and we only found out because he charged us for two entrees of lamb chops. This felt like a way to get more money out of us, which we didn't appreciate.

Impeccable service and an overall wonderful experience. I was initially a little thrown by some of…read morethe messaging around the dress code and seating, but once we were there, I understood the atmosphere they were creating. I did have one odd experience before my party arrived at the bar. While sitting at the bar, I gave up my seat so a woman could sit with her party, and her response and behavior toward me were surprisingly rude. What made the encounter a little more uncomfortable was that she seemed to know almost all the servers and folks at the bar and the hosts so for a moment I wasn't quite sure what to make of it. She and all her conversations seem to suck the life out of the room and certainly made it a dark experience. She did eventually kind of apologize. Once my colleagues arrived and we moved to our table, that moment was quickly behind me. But she and all her "friends" at the bar and throughout the restaurant made it uncomfortable. From there, the experience was excellent. The service was absolutely top-notch, and the ambiance was beautifully warm and inviting. I was dining with colleagues from work, so I didn't take a lot of picture as we were simply enjoying the evening. I had the pork chop and it was excellent. Along with the bbq greens as a standout. Everything was wonderfully seasoned and full of flavor. Overall, the food, service, and atmosphere made for a terrific evening.... after the very uncomfortable bar scene. Despite that brief and unusual interaction at the bar, I would recommend you try the restaurant.

My first experience at Fraîche in Washington, D.C. was absolutely fantastic! I came in with no…read moreexpectations and am leaving fully satisfied, and already looking forward to coming back. Before visiting, I called to confirm whether I needed a reservation. The young lady who answered was incredibly pleasant and explained that reservations are highly recommended but not required. Since I was dining alone, she let me know I could sit at the bar. That small interaction set the tone before I even arrived. When I got there, I secured parking and was greeted warmly by the two hostesses. I let them know I was the young lady who had called, and they immediately directed me to the bar. That's where I met Courtney and Tony, and they were phenomenal. Their hospitality and customer service were truly impeccable. They made great recommendations, checked on me throughout my meal, and made sure I was enjoying not just the food, but the entire experience. Courtney is especially memorable. Her personality and customer service skills are unmatched. She has a way of making everyone at the bar feel like she's known them for years. Tony has that same gift. He greets you like someone from your hometown who is reconnecting with an old friend. That kind of warmth makes such a difference. Tony recommended the half bird, and it did not disappoint! I don't eat seafood, so I appreciated having some great poultry options. The chicken was delicious, and everything I ordered was full of flavor, from the broccolini and herb garlic mashed potatoes to the macaroni and cheese with the "food glitter," as my sister and I call it. I even showed Courtney my personal bag of seasonings because I travel with them everywhere, and I didn't need to use ANY of them! That's how good the food was. And the bread pudding? AMAZING. So good that I ordered a second one. I loved the sauce so much that I asked the kitchen for extra because I knew I would be enjoying the bread pudding throughout the week. Thank you to the kitchen staff for going above and beyond and accommodating my request! The quality of the ingredients was noticeable, but what really stood out was the overall hospitality. Everyone, from Courtney and Tony to the kitchen, servers, and support staff, contributed to an experience that was easily one of the better dining experiences I've had in D.C. in a long time. I also have to give credit to Mr. Make It Happen. I've followed him on YouTube, so it was wonderful to see his passion for cooking come to life in a restaurant. The staff truly embody that Southern hospitality while bringing their own kindness, professionalism, and warmth. Courtney and Tony, you both could teach a class on customer service. You don't just serve people. You make them feel welcomed. Fraîche is a 10/10 for me. Highly recommend, and I hope this place continues to do NUMBERS and thrive! I'm so glad Mr. Make It Happen made this happen. I'll definitely be back!

I was invited to check out their dinner menu and I really enjoyed the entire experience. A…read moregirlfriend and I went in on a Tuesday and the bar and lounge was buzzing. D&K was doing karaoke. The space is beautiful with black Art pieces on the wall for purchase. Chef JR was present and greeted us and gave us history on the restaurant which we appreciated. For drinks, we ordered Dusse sidecar, Blueberrymint margarita, and Lemon spritz. The side car was definitely my favorite! For Appetizers, we ordered Mambo Royal wings, Charbroiled oysters, and Sticky ribs. The ribs were mouth watering. For Entrees, we enjoyed the golden gate noodles with Lamb chops, Salmon, and the Coco Curry (vegetarian). The lamb was my favorite. For dessert, we enjoyed Butterscotch Bread pudding . Our Server was Bagner and he and the Manager Riggs was great. Parking is around the corner near giant . The vibes are great although the crowd looked a little younger. I definitely want to try the red snapper next and go to brunch.