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    The Delegate

    3.7 (265 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Nisha B.

    Met a friend here for lunch, during CBC week. This location is a short walk from the Mt. Vernon/Convention Center Metro I was seated promptly and was asked several times, by different waiters if I needed anything or was ready to order, as I waited for my guest I had the shrimp & grits. This was sizeable. Good. Cheesecake was okay. My friend had the Salmon entree and he ate that entire plate lol

    Berry French Toast
    Alexandra H.

    My family and I ate here a few times during our stay. For our first lunch at the hotel, I had the grilled peaches and prosciutto. I also had the cheese flatbread. Both were very good. We also had a few breakfasts here, I had the berry French toast, which was amazing! The bread was coated in corn flakes, which gave it a nice crunch. For a different breakfast, I had the toasted oats oatmeal. A big bowl of oatmeal came with brown sugar, bananas, and sliced almonds. Tasted good, but it's your standard hotel oatmeal. I did like that it came with fresh bananas and almonds. Michelle served us both times and she was lovely! She gave us some tips on the Metra and where to stand for the 4th of July parade. Overall, the food was good. But the prices were a bit pricey.

    Ahi tuna salad with a spicy soy dressing. My husband ordered the members only sandwich which I forgot to take a picture of.
    Rina V.

    We had a really nice and tasty lunch. I didn't want anything heavy however I wanted some fries. My husband ordered the members turkey sandwich with smoked bacon sandwich and it had fries so I stole Some of his :). The waitress was very friendly and gave us insight of The neighborhood. I wasn't crazy about the ambiance as it is in the lobby of the courtyard hotel, huge open space so it didn't feel cozy. The food overall was good and I would recommend.

    Grilled Chicken Sandwich
    Alicia G.

    This week I have been staying at the Courtyard Downtown. Part of my great experience was dining at the delegate I dined there several times mainly at the bar. Unfortunately the bar was out of a ton of beverages (liquor). No options for those in my party that were drinkers. I did have a great dining experience with Victoria which is why I left a higher star review. Victoria was super friendly and worked so hard to make sure my table was pleased. I had the grilled chicken Sandwich which was mighty tasty. Victoria was quick to check on my party and refill drinks timely. The venue had great menu with tons of options. Every plate that came by looked amazing. I will definitely eat there again.

    Andrea U.

    The rooftop of our hotel is actually the Delegate Rooftop bar. It is much nicer at 8:30 when there's a cool breeze, lights, comfy seating, music and a bar. The view is obstructed by the large convention center. Since we are staying at the hotel, there isn't pressure to get drinks at the bar. There is a Delegates Restaurant & Bar in the lobby. There is sports on the big screens & it always looks dead. I haven't seen more than one or two sitting there.

    Chicken & Waffles
    Josette D.

    One of the best espresso martinis I've had in a while! Bartender was very friendly. On the other hand... I was disappointed. The waffles were very hard and the chicken was mediocre. I would only come back to have a drink, but would skip over on food.

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    Kent D.

    The Delegate is situated in the hotel of a Marriott property. The menu is comprised of dishes from Milk & Honey, which is next door. I came here before happy hour, so the prices were steep and the place was empty. The bartenders were nice and social, which is always a good thing. The food was blah. The shrimp & grits were way too salty, the deviled eggs had a bitter taste to them, and the bun on the burger wasn't tasty. As far as the cocktail, it was okay, but I was surprised that they charged me $2 for the square ice.

    This what it should have been.
    Denise B.

    I so wanted this to be a great review... but alas no. Yesterday I had a very pleasant couple of drinks and one meh. What happened you ask? The third drink was made by a different person and I could tell she assumed she knew what I ordered so I overlooked the error. Today I went in to order food and get that awesome drink "Devil's Advocate". I should have gotten a hint when the person taking the order confused with an Old Fashioned. I said whichever, fine, then he corrected with he had already started the Spicy Margarita. Like I said should have taken a hint. Well as you could guess I watched him make it, nothing like on the menu at all!!!! The taste is like there is gin in it, it is short of awful. When he asked I was honest and said no it was not right, and tells me works here all the time, I have not seen him all week. I asked to be checked out, it took 3 try's to get my check. Finally got it. Now the staff is being very stiff. Unfortunate because yesterday was very nice.

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    N.J. R.

    Conveniently located near the Convention center and can't understand why so understaffed. Co-worker and I sat and no one came to take our order or give us a menu. Being first timers we went to the bar and the bartender was kind, gave us a menu and said someone would coke take our order. 15 mins passed and no one came by our vicinity. So we left for Unconventional Diner which we were glad we did.

    Tomato soup with Fried Green Tomatoes
    Serina A.

    I kept it simple when I was here and stuck with a salad and soup. Both the TOMATO SOUP and CAESAR SALAD had a bit of a weird taste- and it was the same weird taste in both. I have a feeling it might be the water used? Not sure. The FRIED GREEN TOMATOES were the best thing on the table. They came sprinkled with feta cheese accompanied by a thick, sweet molasses sauce which went well together. The servers were very sweet and KEITH was incredibly fast and attentive. Thank you, Keith!

    Deviled eggs
    Samone J.

    It was restaurant week, so we opted for brunch here given the solid menu options. I wasn't aware that the restaurant was a like hotel lobby bar and restaurant, wide open to lots of traffic. Not a big fan. We were seated towards the back, near the restroom pathway. Our beverage of choice was the classic mimosa. The champagne to juice ratio was just OK. Could've gone for a couple more ounces of champagne lol! We started off with the deviled eggs and the fried green tomatoes. The deviled eggs did not miss, the salty savory flavor was perfect. The tomatoes were absolutely a No, the breading/batter used was super gritty and dense tasting. They got that dish all wrong, which is a shame since the jalapeño jelly was so so good... but couldn't save the dish. For our main, we opted for the smothered chicken and biscuits and the L street scramble. Though the fried chicken tenders are small, resembling nuggets, they were seasoned well and fried exceptionally well. The biscuit itself was an 8/10, almost perfect but not quite because it was almost TOO dense. But stacking each biscuit bite with egg, chicken, grits... yeah I know, greedy...was perfect! My cousin said that the scramble was bland, she had to add table salt and pepper to her dish. Unfortunately I didn't get to confirm her review with a bite since I was digging into my dish. For dessert, we had the mixed fruit and cinnamon roll. The fruit seemed fresh, and was served nice and cold. As for the roll? Pretty disappointing. It was very tough and stiff! The glaze was yummy and that's it, we barely touched it. (They actually bought out the dessert barely through our main so it set). Service wise? 2/10. Incredibly slow, but not materially noticeable since we were in deep convo. Also, didn't like how the dessert was served TOO soon, it shouldn't have been fired so soon.

    Lavinna K.

    The Delegate saved our celebration! We were planning a 50th birthday party for a good friend. There were 20 of us. Too large of a group for main dining seating and too small for private rooms as they were requiring $3000 minimum! I dealt with Camilo. He was so patient and helpful. Service was chick fil a plus some. We had so much back and forth with our numbers but he was great. Made me feel as if I was not doing it alone. The night of the event everyone there worked hard to make everything so beautiful. Service was impeccable. The food was delicious. I chose the salmon and grits. I had been looking forward to it from the first time I read the suggested menu. The dish was amazing. Someone knew I am a sauce person and really did it right. If you have an event don't let the previous reviews scare you away. Everything on their end was awesome..call them!!

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    Wonderful food, fantastic service. Such a beautiful lively place. Our waiter was so fun

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    Excellent brunch! Enfiniti "Fin" was so kind and took care of me. Not my first time staying here, and will be back!

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    Chadol Korean BBQ

    Chadol Korean BBQ

    4.5(134 reviews)
    1.0 miNoMa
    $$$
    All you can eat
    Full bar

    Chadol Korean BBQ was such a fun pick for our monthly dinner series! My friends and I had a great…read moretime and honestly left fullllll. For $45 per person, the all-you-can-eat experience feels like a really solid deal considering how many protein options and side dishes you get. They start you off with a variety of banchan (side dishes), including a salad with this super tasty dressing that had the perfect little spicy kick. For the BBQ, we kicked things off with the spicy bulgogi and butter garlic shrimp, while the others tried the pork belly (I don't eat pork). Later we ordered the steak, spicy brisket, and grilled squid, which were all delicious. The spicy brisket especially was a standout for me. The guys also ordered two rounds of fried dumplings that looked amazing, but since they contain pork, I had to sit those out. I'd love to see Chadol add a veggie dumpling option to the menu! As for the sides, the kimchi and cold glass noodles were both hits at our table, and of course we all added white rice. The "mashed potatoes" though? Definitely more like potato salad and unfortunately very bland. On the other hand, the cheese corn costs extra but is 1000% worth adding. For drinks, the guys enjoyed the Woody Old Fashioned while I had a mezcal margarita-style cocktail that was smoky and refreshing. We also ordered one of the chicken options but never received it and eventually just gave up on it. One of the coolest parts of the experience is the ordering system. Most meats are ordered directly from a machine at your table, and the food comes out quickly on this conveyor belt-style setup which was honestly so fun. Drinks and side dishes are ordered through the servers. The atmosphere was lively and energetic without feeling overwhelming. The restaurant is actually much larger inside than I expected, with a modern setup that works well for smaller groups. That said, I didn't really notice tables for larger parties, so I'm not sure how they accommodate groups bigger than 6 people. Service started off a little rough because our server wasn't very attentive, but after I called it out, he definitely stepped it up and things improved. Overall, Chadol was a really good experience and absolutely worth the price. The 1.5-hour seating limit makes sense too, both to keep things moving and give others a chance to enjoy the experience. I'd definitely go back!

    I ate here around a year ago and reviewed them on google. The food is not good, service is slow,…read morefor some reason you can't order certain things with the tablet, and it's really easy to miss the little automated train thing that brings out your food. This place has negative reviews deleted on Google. Spend your money elsewhere, there's better Korean food in DC.

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    Ciel Capitol Hill

    Ciel Capitol Hill

    4.3(8 reviews)
    1.0 miNoMa

    Omg!! The food was delicious. This was my first time patronizing this restaurant and I was blown…read moreaway. Interestingly enough they have two locations which I did not know. The food at this location was great. The red snapper with the rice and tomatoes was very flavorful. The red snapper could have been cooked a little harder. However, other than that it was great. My friend order the same dish except with salmon. She enjoyed the dish as well but also mentioned that the fish could be cooked harder. We sat at the bar so we didn't get service from the waiter. However, the service from the bartender as great. He was very knowledgeable on the drinks and the food. Unfortunately, I did not get a picture of the drinks. But I ordered a smoked margarita which had a great taste. The ambiance was wonderful. It was very aesthetically please. From the flowers on the ceiling to the rooftop overlooking the Capitol it was great. The roof top provided a chill vibe with low music. It could be a great place for a date night or just a place to go to meet up with friends. I 100% recommend.

    My first visit to Ciel Social Club was such a good experience! I went during happy hour with…read morefriends and the entire vibe of the rooftop was amazing from start to finish. The views alone make you want to stay all night, especially as the sun starts to set over the city. We also got to enjoy live music from the band, which made the atmosphere feel even more fun and elevated. It was the perfect mix of great energy, good music, and a beautiful rooftop setting. For drinks, we tried the Blushing Orchard Martini, Capitol Blossom Fizz, and the Lavender Ginger Bloom -- all refreshing and well-crafted. For food, we ordered the East Coast Oysters on the Half Shell, Beef Sliders, and Mediterranean Tacos. Everything came out fresh and flavorful.

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    Bar Betsie - Back area

    Bar Betsie

    4.3(68 reviews)
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    A trendy, NYC like vibe this spot was a lot smaller than I expected so I see why they often have a…read morewait. On a nice day, they do have a small outdoor patio as well. I think they take reservations but we were able to grab a bar spot. Are drinks pricey? What do you think? It's a cocktail bar in DC. The drinks we tried were pretty tasty, even the mezcal one which I thought was a refreshing take. The wall shows some of the drinks on the menu and the ingredients/glass it comes in which I thought was a nice touch. Bartenders were friendly but not too chatty as they were super busy but you never waited long for a drink. The bourbon drink with the whipped honey was our favorite but the gin drink that was pink was also fantastic. For food I did try the buffalo chicken dip, pretty large and tasty (not too spicy) and loved the super crisp celery and the fritos. Clean, trendy bathrooms, nice vibes throughout the whole spot for pictures, great for a night cap or pre-dinner drink.

    What a fun cocktail bar. My friend and I popped in for happy hour and it was a cool vibe from the…read morestart. I encourage you to get there early if you plan to go after work. They don't take revelations and the place fills up fast. It's a very cute spot and feels so comfortable and fun. Our bartender was Gaylan and he was great--had great reccs, laughed with us a bit, all around great guy. The 'let me just say this' was so soo good! It tasted like a rainbow--just bright and with a really delicious after taste. I should have stopped at the rose but after my trying my friend's, i had to have one! We initially came for happy hour, but moved to the cocktail menu. The hh was a bit limited, but the drinks were priced overall pretty reasonably for the area. My one complaint is the wine glasses were so teeny. Overall though, I would recommend this bar. Bonus: cheese balls when you sit down! I believe there is also a limited food menu (think nachos) for the after work or late night crowd.

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    Death & Co DC - Fool's Gold

    Death & Co DC

    4.2(113 reviews)
    0.1 miShaw, Downtown
    $$$

    I've been eyeing this bar for several weeks now, and the other day, I finally decided it was time…read moreto give them a try. I know reservations are probably highly recommended, but we were fortunate to walk in at just the right moment and snag a seat. The seating is cozy and inviting, perfect for a relaxed evening. The atmosphere is just my style, an elegant, dark, grown and sexy vibe that really sets the mood. The decor is striking, with thoughtful touches that create an inviting space to unwind. While it leans a bit on the pricier side, the exceptional service more than justifies the cost. Jordan and the team were incredibly knowledgeable about both the drinks and food menu, offering suggestions that perfectly matched our tastes. We tried two standout drinks that I can't recommend enough: the Attractive Nuisance and El Tiburon, (which is an Old Fashioned made with gin). The bartenders here clearly know what they're doing, each drink was crafted with care and precision. The good music in the background added to the overall ambiance, making it a delightful spot to spend an evening.

    We were here to get drinks and apps to kickstart our friend's birthday celebration. Unfortunately,…read morewe didn't have a reservation for that evening. Because the last time we were here, we could find a seat easily. So never thought about making a reservation. As we walked in, the place was packed. Lucky we got a table in the corner for an hour. One of us had to stand unfortunately. Drinks were great but felt overpriced. Food was delicious too. Fried potatoes and tartar is a must have. The service was great. Ambiance is amazing as well. Slightly on the darker side in the inside. They also have outdoor seating.

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