I went to CHLOE in DC and honestly, I've walked past this place so many times and had no idea there…read morewas a gym inside. I love that they have a whole fried fish because the presentation alone is spectacular. They also had a featured menu, I'm not sure if it changes weekly or monthly, and my date got the curry shrimp which was honestly a really good size portion. I was super tired that day so we were kind of in and out, but I'd definitely go back. The drinks were good too. Cute place and solid service - loved the bread as well

Food 8/10 Atmosphere 9/10…read moreService 3/10 Came here for DC Summer Restaurant Week and unfortunately left pretty disappointed, especially for the price point. First off, there seemed to be only one waiter handling around 7-8 tables. Tables on both sides of us were visibly getting frustrated with how slow the service was. We came to enjoy ourselves and weren't in a rush, so we didn't mind waiting as much, but the service was noticeably slow. Interestingly, the actual dishes came out fairly quickly, but everything else--ordering, drinks, checking in, and getting things we needed--took a long time. For a restaurant at this price point, I was also expecting the overall experience and atmosphere to feel a little more elevated. It didn't really feel particularly upscale or special, and the bathrooms were noticeably dirty, which was surprising and definitely took away from the experience. Overall, the food was decent, but between the understaffed service, cleanliness, and atmosphere, I didn't feel the experience matched the price. Restaurant Week is usually a great opportunity to try a higher-end restaurant and want to come back, but unfortunately I don't think I'd return at the regular menu prices.

My wife and I decided to come here before a Nationals game. We went and sat at the bar and were…read moreimmediately greeted by the bartender. She gave us some menus, some glasses of water, and also told us some things about the menu. We saw that they had a bottomless brunch option that allowed us to get bottomless mimosas or margaritas until 4 PM. We both decide to go with margaritas. For an appetizer, we ordered the PICKLING + MD BAY SEASONED WINGS , which were absolutely amazing! The hot honey really brought out so much flavor in the wings. For entrées, my wife ordered the super lump crab cake omelette, and I ordered the hanger steak and eggs. My wife's omelette was full of crab and was amazing! My steak was seasoned very well and was flavorful! Both of our entrees came with circle hash browns similar to Chick Fil A's which are my favorite! The food was absolutely delicious! The bartender made sure we got our money's worth and constantly refilled our margaritas whenever they got low. We ended up having about 6 margaritas each. This was an amazing brunch deal. The food was delicious and the customer service was excellent. We will definitely be back!

Food was surprisingly underwhelming. We go to the Silver Diner often and I assumed it would be an…read moreequally (if not more) tasty, elevated experience. Overall, it was slightly worse than the diner downstairs. The food quality wasn't worth the price, which was unfortunate as we were looking forward to visiting Social for a while and finally went on a birthday. The ambiance is nice and chill but the tables are a little too high for the seats. We got the queso fresco pretzels, wagyu sliders, five napkin chicken sandwich, lobster lobster lobster pasta, flourles chocolate cake, and churros. The best bite was the bacon ricotta flatbread. The lobster pasta sauce was underwhelming and the desserts both tasted off. Service was friendly enough, but the experience still was a disappointment overall.

Tickets to Nats game and didn't want stadium food. After running late due to traffic we explained…read moreto waiter we were in a rush. 30 minutes from sitting down we had two drinks, old fashions were excellent, and two entrees and the bill paid. We didn't miss a pitch! Food is on par with stadium food as far as price...quality is WAY better. Both inside and outside seating.

Came for dinner after the Braves/Nationals game…read more We were seated immediately, we beat the crowd form the game. House dinner rolls , tequila filet tips, blackened salmon salad. The food was delicious and the portions were perfect. Great atmosphere inside, they do have outside seating. Was a little loud but it was okay.

The bottomless brunch is a $25 fee for mix and match mimosas, Bellinis, espresso martinis, white…read moresangria, Miller Lites, and Bloody Mary! The waitress regularly came over every 10-15 minutes :) If you're anything like me, it's hard to choose just one drink so I love that you can pick any of those. The Brussels sprouts were a bit over crisped but edible. The ricotta spread- amazing! I ordered carne asada burrito for my main and it was pretty good- lots of meat and eggs.

Scarlet Oak is a top-5 must try in the Navy Yard-Ballpark-Barracks Row- Cap South area…read more 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!

I have been going to Barrel since they opened in the mid 2010s. As someone who loves whiskey this…read moreis the place to go for a range of offerings. The bar staff has always been knowledgeable on providing recommendations. For instance, they were the first place I tried the Old Forrester Birthday Bourbon. While it's not something I get frequently, since then I treat myself to it every full moon. They have selections from around the world and I have sent many friends here and they have been impressed. Also while their menu seems small-please know everything they offer that they do very well. The burger is delicious, the fries, the mac and cheese and wings are some of my favorite items. Go and enjoy!

Popped in for happy hour on a Friday around 5pm. Arrived when it was still pretty slow and was able…read moreto take my pick for seating at the bar. The bartender was friendly and helpful, I'm not a whisky girl so I went with wine. My partner tried a whiskey that was recommended and then a whiskey based cocktail that were both really good. For food we tried the fat fries they were delicious, hot fresh and plentiful! My partner also ordered the chicken sliders, 3 fried chicken (thighs I believe) on biscuits with a drizzle of honey. The sliders were a bit dry for my liking and lacked any flavor/seasoning. Chill vibes and good service I would definitely return!

Happy hour plates were absolutely phenomenal. Every dish was the perfect flavor of acid, salt,…read moresweet, and it really just hit the tastebuds perfectly. We loved the shaved hamachi crudo with a nice touch of jalapeneos. The lamb was so delightful, with a light blackberry sauce, not too gamey, cooked at a medium. We split the squid ink orecchiette, which had rich bread crumbs, whipped ricotta, and crab chunks. The portion size was enormous. For the happy hour you do have to sit at the bar but you can still order normal food. And the service is great anyways!

I stopped by Willowsong at The Wharf for mocktails during our SW Waterfront crawl and tried two of…read moretheir zero-proof options. Rose Petal ($13) -- Lyre's alcohol-free Italian spritz, rose tea, lemon, and soda water. Unfortunately, neither of us really enjoyed this one. The flavor combination just wasn't for us. Little Suns ($13) -- Seedlip Spice, chamomile, lime, and orange. This was easily our favorite! Fruity, refreshing, and nicely balanced--we both really enjoyed it and would order it again. Overall, we enjoyed our stop at Willowsong. While the Rose Petal was a miss for us, the Little Suns definitely made up for it. A nice spot at The Wharf to check out if you're looking for creative zero-proof drinks!

Stopped by for a drink as I recently learned they have $5 martinis on Tuesdays only. The bartenders…read morewere not very attentive, but nice enough. It was likely due to a private event that was happening simultaneously. I tried the lemon drop and espresso martinis. Both were good, but I feel like they only gave me 3 oz as opposed to a standard drink size. The restaurant is nicely decorated and they have a nice patio. Overall, the drinks tasted good and it was a pretty good deal. I'll have to come back and try the food.

Looking for the best happy hour in Navy Yard? Jackie's on a Tuesday is hard to beat. Located across…read morefrom Nationals Park, the restaurant blends a polished, modern feel with a laid-back atmosphere. Their "Tini Tuesday" special features a selection of martinis for just $5, and happy hour runs until 6 pm, making it one of the best deals in the area. The food menu is also a standout, with a selection of items offered at about half off the regular price. Everything we tried was delicious. The bartender was welcoming and attentive, which made the experience even better. Between the great prices, food options, and location, Jackie's is an easy recommendation for a midweek happy hour.

Absolutely love this place! The drinks are consistently amazing--well balanced, creative, and…read morealways made perfectly. The atmosphere is fun and welcoming, but what really makes this place stand out is the staff. Malachi and Jayla are incredible and always go above and beyond to make sure everyone has a great experience. Every member of the team is friendly, attentive, and genuinely makes you feel welcome from the moment you walk in. If you're looking for great cocktails, great service, and an all-around great vibe, Makers Union is definitely the place to go. Can't recommend it enough!

Amazing food!!! Happy hour was a blast!! Great prices and great drinks, bartenders were greatread more

Stumbled upon this cute winery right at navy yard and had to check it out. We showed up without a…read morereservation and was able to get a few seats at the bar. The place was very busy! There was a wedding AND a bridal shower occuring at the same time. There is upstairs to the restaurant and the wedding was happening up there. There is also an outdoor porch area where the bridal shower was occuring. Most of the seating inside was high top seating. All the wines are made in house and there was a large selection! Our server (who may also be the manager/owner?) was very kind and explained some of the wines for us. We got 2 of their flights and they were all excellent. The Library Collection has some unique drinks. They do sell most of their bottles to go (pic of pricing in this review!). They also make food and they all smelled great. I would love to go back and try more wines and some of their food!

I'd rate this a 3.5 if I could. It was definitely better than a 3 but not quite a 4…read more Great vibe. The staff were all great. The views were lovely. We got a Chef's Whim board which was fun and filling. We also got the Winemakers and Library flights. Our server was very knowledgeable about the wines. I'm not giving them 4 stars for a few reasons. I wish I could build my own flight because each flight choice had wines I didn't like. I also wish there were more menu items. And, the bench seating cushions were worn through almost to the stuffing which was really surprising that they would let them get that bad at a restaurant like this. That said, we had a great meal with a great server. I don't think we'll be back though.