service at the bar was very prompt even when it was packed and busy, with plenty of seating

Shaw's Tavern is one of my favorite spots in D.C.! The food is always fresh and delicious, the vibe is cozy yet lively, and the service never disappoints. Their weekend brunch, especially the chicken and waffles, is a must-try--I keep going back for it! Follow my IG account for Curated Google Maps list for brunch, happy hours, rooftops, parks, wineries & more in the DMV area: @yourdmvbestie read more

Shaw's is the perfect neighborhood restaurant. The food is good and the service is always amazing.

This place has been here forever. It dark dingy, and needs a good cleaning. The food is boring and uninspired. I really need to stop coming back to these places thinking that they'll still be good after 20 years.....just meh at best read more

Great local spot for trivia and karaoke. Decent brunch and happy hour deals. No frills which is exactly what I wanted in a pub/tavern! Outdoor seating is available. Efficient service as well. Be sure to check out their website for their events and current deals - they had an unlimited rose offer that I was eyeing and may come back for! read more

Solid neighborhood spot... would go here for convenience and consistency, but it's nothing super special in my book. The burger was ok. Drinks fine. There's karaoke sometimes!! That's super fun! read more

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Their patio is so nice for a late night drink with friends! Affordable and great ambiance. I told the staff it was my friend's birthday and they brought birthday shots for all three of us, which was unexpected and so appreciated! I also had the vegetarian burger and it was tasty and filling. read more

I've been going here for years. They have great food and drinks. A nice neighborhood bar and restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining.

I highly recommend this boozy-forward brunch if you want to pour your own mimosas! Brunch menu is extensive: with both breakfast & lunch options! The Bailey's French Toast was my favorite! Colonel Shaw's Chicken Sandwich (Grilled) was also good! Server was very accommodating and brought a lot of champagne! Food all came out together -- which is impressive considering we had 11 in our group! The location is nice and close to the bars as well! read more

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Loved that they brought so many bottles for brunch and being able to pour our own mimosas! Grilled chicken sandwich was solid and the French toast was also pretty good (fluffy with fresh fruit). Food was elevated bar food but not expensive! Good spot for large group and prime location Shaw! Service was also good and didn't have to wait long for our food to arrive! read more

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This is hands down one of the best DC brunches in the city. 21$ unlimited mimosas, great brunch food, music and vibe are always on point and yesterday we stayed until the dj came through. Love this place!!! read more

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bottomless mimosa alert at @shawstavern in shaw, washington, dc for $22 a person, but the real star of the show is their Veggie Omelet with spinach, onions, tomato, bell peppers, and feta cheese, served with breakfast potatoes and white toast -- go HERE for a good time! read more

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I enjoyed this place! The location is a bit tricky if you're driving so I highly recommend a car service or metro if you can. The ambiance is great but the comfortability can feel a bit snug especially if they are busy. The good was fantastic! I highly recommend their fried green tomatoes and their grilled wings. For my entree I had steak and eggs and I really enjoyed the mushroom sauce it's served with. Bottomless mimosas were an added bonus! read more

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Came here for brunch with family. Service was great and the food was delicious. I got the French toast with a side of sausage and eggs. My family got an assortment of food and we topped everything off with bottomless mimosas. We all enjoyed ourselves. read more

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The cookie monster is very yummy, came with caramel instead of chocolate sauce. Have to eat it quick because the cookie gets hard under the ice cream! read more

Shaw's Tavern - Cookie Monster - Gastropubs Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

A Tavern with great drinks, good food, music, and bartenders. What more can you ask for? It's walking distance from the Howard Theater and a great place for casual dining and drinks. Parking is a challenge. read more

This is a local favorite, making for busy and energetic weekends. The food was fantastic, but because of the large crowds (especially for boozy brunches), the service can be on the slower side. That being said, everyone is super nice and eager to help out if you're in a rush and haven't seen your server in a minute. Would definitely come back, but might skip weekend afternoons trying to avoid the brunch crowd for quicker service read more

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The staff was lovely and I really like the tech that lets you share payments. Even the food came out fast and delicious, so why just one star? We had to order 4 times because they ran out of ingredients. I am not talking about fringe ingredients, but mainline stuff like steak or brussels sprouts. Our expectations were completely ruined read more

Came here on a Monday recently for dinner and trivia with my boyfriend and 2 friends! It was really fun. They take reservations for trivia which is excellent. The inside has an NYC vibe and it's not far from the metro. The trivia host was funny and the questions were super hard. The service was okay, it was hard to get their attention and they didn't check on us very often so that's why I'm taking off a Star. I had the chicken sandwich with fries and I would get it again! read more

Came to Shaw's Tavern because they were in guide to imbibe (book with buy one get one free drink deals in DC). We had a reservation but came about half an hour early and they were able to seat us almost right away which was great!! It was a busy day and we had a big group so service was a tad on the slower side but our waitress was awesome and accommodating with all of our request! Food was well priced and they had great deals for the Super Bowl that were not limited to just Sunday which was great! They also had a website to pay your bill and do tip so we didn't have to wait for that! Tip was included since we had more than 6 people so keep an eye on that when paying your bill! read more

So, actually this was my first time here for brunch and aside from the option to get yourself bottomless Prosecco, the food was very very good. I mean, hot damn, the brunch is unexpectedly very delicious!! I don't know know how but all the food we ordered were absolutely amazing!! Fried Green Tomatoes: holy cannoli, these are amazing and I could've eaten the whole order myself because the flavor was unreal! Perfectly fried with just enough breading, and the goat cheese and remoulade that it comes with makes it so good. A must order! Steak and Egg Burrito: wait, how can a breakfast burrito be this good! The breakfast potatoes were also very tasty. French Toast: this dish almost made me cry. Again, how can something as simple as French toast be so amazing?? The actual French toast was so good even on its own but the vanilla Chantilly cream completely elevates this dish. The vanilla flavor was spot on, and the berries kept it nice and fresh. I think because of covid, the servers drop off a whole cup of mixer and a whole bottle of champagne- I didn't mind this at all because I can control how much juice I wanted. Would I come back? Absolutely. read more

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We stopped in Friday night after dinner for dessert. Cute restaurant, great service and OMG the deserts were good. We had the dessert fries, with 3 sauces, and it was great, but the home run was the peach bread pudding!!! Will definitely be back and ordering dinner first. read more

Stopped here for bite eat. Ended up sitting at the bar. The bartender was fast with the service. My mimosa was strong. I had the Shaw burger with fries. Came out hot and cooked right. read more

Shaw's Tavern - Mimosa and water. - Gastropubs Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Bottomless mimosas are always a plus, and they will leave the bottle at the table for your convenience. However, the food was average. Most of my party wasn't satisfied but I did think the shrimp and grits was very tasty. The service wasn't that great and we had to summon our waiter over several times. They take reservations, which is a plus. read more

Nice brunch. Covid: tables were distant, servers wore masks, and tables cleaned often. Food: we got chicken and waffle, brunch burger, and biscuits and gravy. All were a large portion size and super tasty. Drinks: we got bottomless mimosas of course. You get a bottle of champagne and then mixer drinks. I love the idea that you choose your pleasure and champs/juice ratio. Vibe: Nice patio and indoor space, good music. Service: servers were personable and attentive. read more

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Food was good but who serves a maraschino cherry with an old-fashioned? Dog friendly. Fun and loud atmosphere. Lively. Loud music. Good variety of food options. Everyone else's drinks good. read more

Shaw's Tavern - Everyone's drinks good except mine. Who serves a maraschino cherry with an old-fashioned? Food good but the cherry was a bust. - Gastropubs Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great vibes, I've been here for brunch and trivia several times and it's always packed. Popular spot for big groups and has a good amount of space, especially when the outdoor seating is open. Solid food and drink. Good service too, though we did have to wait a while for our table to be ready even though we made a reservation. It was a bit loud but at least it was a fun time! read more

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Laid-back atmosphere and lots of delicious food to end our Sunday Funday. Sat outside to enjoy the fresh air and grabbed lots of shareables for us to munch with our cocktails. LGBTQIA+ friendly. Service was a bit slow considering it was empty inside, i always like to think restaurants make money off of drinks and want to keep them flowing, but it seemed to take awhile to get someones attention whenever we needed something. In either case the food was great and the vibe was chill which was exactly what we needed. read more

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I'd highly recommend for brunch but don't know whether I'd go for dinner. such a great deal for pour your own bottomless mimosas! the food was alright, I enjoyed my fried chicken sandwich but don't know that I'd get it again read more

Don't get the gazpacho. Horrible. They may have used canned tomato soup. One of the most horrible things I've ever tasted.

i had a great time here with my friends sitting outside on their patio! it's a low-key place and perfect spot to go with a lot of friends for a fun time! they have a great wine selection and good prices (we got a bottle for about $30). our server was also so kind! everyone was, we went on my birthday and got birthday shots from the bartender. the patio is lovely and the inside is a cozy/bar vibe. i got a burger and loved it! they have great fires and a big food selection so there's something for everyone. it's a great neighborhood spot for some drinks, a burger, and relaxed vibes! read more

Shaw's Tavern - pinot grigio, birthday shot - Gastropubs Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've admittedly never had the pleasure of eating here BUT I book this place for my clients and our colleagues frequently and it's always a hit. I'm always lucky enough to get Brendan when I call and he is always so kind and efficient. The manager, Rob, has always been helpful and never bats an eye when we need to book a large party. This is my absolute favorite place to work with. It's a fair price point, friendly staff, and (I'm told) amazing truffle fries! read more

Super fun place to go for brunch and the food is so good! The upstairs gets busy on the weekends so I'd definitely recommend going a little early or reserving a spot if you have a big group! read more

I had an overall enjoyable experience at Shaw's Tavern for brunch today. We were immediately greeted and seated, and the service was very quick. Laura was Amazing!!!!!!!! We found brown sludge on the bottom of our salad and she was quick to sort everything out because these things happen. She is an amazing server! The hush puppies, caesar salad, and steak and egg burrito are all amazing and must try's when you visit. Overall great experience, great service, and great food! We will definitely be back!! read more

The Farmer's Vegetarian pizza was quite the delight! We were hesitant to order but pleasantly surprised. Perfect to split between two. Great crust and the balsamic was nice. My Aperol spritz was decent. Great establishment! read more

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Was throughly surprised at my meal here at Shaw's. Deliberated for some time about whether to choose the fish and chips or the farmers vegetarian pizza. Wow. Crust cooked perfectly, vegetables not overwhelming and a heck of a lot fun. Well done. Will be back again to try more pizza!!! read more

Shaw's Tavern - Farmers Vegetarian Pizza at Taverna de Shaw! - Gastropubs Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Service 10/10. Came here for bottomless and the staff and food were incredible. Decently prized and a good time. I would recommend to any friend and foe. Thank you for a great time in D.C. Had the chicken and waffles and damn were they good. May have been the alcohol but still bomb. read more

Shaw's Tavern - They even gave us to go cups for the bottom is mimosas. Thank you. - Gastropubs Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Hmm..so let's start with where we set. A reservation was made way in advance and they set us in the cold outside next to some empty beer canister. Granted the outside was insulated but we were next to the outside door exit where we constantly got the breeze of cold air and cigarette smell. The iris kiss was a NO. Ginger beer was flat and it the drink taste like syrup. Now the calamari was delicious and the grits was soupy but still good. I rate overall experience a 3. Waiter also appeared to rush us. I would go back and give it another chance. read more

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Jorge was so awesome! We came for Sunday brunch and he kept our mimosas coming with a smile. He honestly made our entire experience so enjoyable (: the food was great and the service was incredible. Would come again for sure. read more

I really liked this place. It was quick and easy to get seated. Wait staff was nice. I love a burger with an egg on it and this one was really good!! read more

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