Came here for the happy hour while staying at the Marriott Convention Center, where it was located. The Delegate's HH is Mon-Friday 4-6p. It had an impressive menu of specialty prices drinks and food. We wanted to sit in the bar area, but a convention gathering occupied that space and we were seating in the dining area, which was no big deal. Our server was a pleasant young lady and greeted us in no time. We placed our order: tequila and pineapple juice, fish tacos, mini beef sliders, order of fried, and buffalo wings. Our drinks came first and they were good. It was rail liquor, but the drink was sufficient. Our food order came out next: the fries were hot, crispy and not greasy; the wings (although only four) were fried nice covered in buffalo sauce with a side of carrots and ranch dressing; the mini sliders arrived on a soft mini bun with a sauce and pickle; and the fish tacos (blackened fish) came on flour tortillas with a a nice helping of toppings that were fresh. All in all we enjoyed the food: everything was hot, fresh and filling enough for two people. All in all, a nice HH spot if you are in the area. read more

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Grabbed a quick bite here and it was pretty good. Friendly staff Moderate paced service (a lot was happening so servers were a bit slow) Great to sit at the bar or take to the room Grilled chicken sandwich (comes with fries) My boyfriend said that the sandwich was absolutely delicious and that the fries were good as well. Wings (5 pieces) I added garlic Parmesan on top The wings were good. Although small for the price, they carried some flavor to them but could use a little more seasoning. Placed on top of a bed of crispy celery and carrots with a side of ranch dressing. This was good to get my evening started. Overall, I think it's a good place to grab drinks and small bites. I probably wouldn't get the wings again but the other items on the menu look promising. read more

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The place was amazing. The bar was practically empty. We sat at a table directly beside the bar. Our server was nice. I think she was spread thin. She wasn't always around when we needed her. The Delegate is directly across from the convention center. The French onion soup is decent (Capitol Grille still has the best in the city). The flatbread was yummy. Hubby enjoyed the burger. The salad & calamari was enjoyed by our friends. The ice cream was delicious. The cheesecake was decent. read more

Staying at this Marriott so convenient for lunch and dinner. For lunch had the chef's special chicken breast on pita with yogurt sauce (delicious!). For happy hour just the buffalo wings and Modelo on tap. Lots of bar seating. The staff on both occasions were very friendly and checked up on me often to see how I liked the food or if I needed anything. read more

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 read more

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Our server, Eva, was wonderful. We enjoyed a wonderful dinner for my birthday. The food was delicious and the vibe of the restaurant was fun and comfortable. Thanks! read more

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. read more

The Delegate - Berry French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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. read more

The Delegate - Ahi tuna salad with a spicy soy dressing. My husband ordered the members only sandwich which I forgot to take a picture of. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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. read more

The Delegate - Grilled Chicken Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

conveniently located across from convention center, classic all day menu, standard grilled chicken sandwich with side salad or fries

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. read more

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DO NOT EVER go here if you're just coming for a single drink. I ordered a double Knob Creek old-fashioned during lunch and was charged $50. Not even for Woodford or Bulleit. Unconventional Diner across the street or even Yard House 5 minutes away will sell you the same thing for $30 - Gratuity included! Mind you every time I go there's only one to two other people there. I could've went next-door and got a bottle of that for the same price. What a rip off read more

We came here to eat after traveling to attend a speech convention. The food was absolutely incredible! We had the burrata salad and the chicken burger - so good! Azeb helped us and she was so amazing! She recommended some delicious wine and helped us problem solve when we couldn't figure out what to eat! Her friendly personality was incredibly welcoming after a long day of traveling! Thank you Azeb! We will be back tomorrow! read more

It's a hotel bar, so expectations were not high, and they just met them. The service was poor, unfriendly, and inattentive. The beer selection was OK, not great. I ordered a club sandwich which was just fine. Probably give it a 6 out of 10. The bread was pretty stale. The woman next to me ordered the flatbread which looked disgusting and like it was bought in a grocery store freezer. Will likely avoid going forward. read more

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. read more

The Delegate - Chicken & Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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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. read more

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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. read more

The Delegate - Delegate Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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. read more

The Delegate - This what it should have been. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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! read more

The Delegate - Tomato soup with Fried Green Tomatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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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. read more

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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!! read more

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Was staying at this hotel and decided to check out their happy hour. The brussels sprouts were the star of the show! They were SOOOO good. Small portion but I almost placed a second order before finishing. The blackened salmon tacos were dry, and don't come with any sauce. Do NOT recommend. Fish was definitely over cooked. The wine was fine, however I was initially served it in a dirty glass, like a whole lip print on the glass. The lighting is poor at the bar and I saw the bar tender checking it and since he was pouring, thought it was clean. WRONG. He poured me a new glass though. The bites at HH are $8/ order and include things I didn't try like chicken wings, fried green tomatoes, and sliders. Drinks ranged from $5-8 and HH is only from 330-630pm M-F. Can't speak in parking since it's inside the courtyard marriot and I was a guest at the time. read more

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Came in with a few friends for a late dinner. It's weird.... It's like the hotel lobby. Not really a restaurant. Minus 1 star. Ambiance not good. Food was decent. I had a fish sandwich with fries. It was decent. Service was crazy crazy slow and terrible. We arrived with there were very few people. It took forever for them to take our order, check in on us, give us a check, refill waters.... read more

The food was underwhelming. I ordered the chicken and waffles -- the chicken was dry and lacked flavor. When I requested a glass of wine, the bartender seemed dismissive. While I understand it was busy, the service and quality could use improvement. read more

This is, by far, one of the best rooftop venues in the city. The Delegate sits atop the Residence Inn, across from the Washington Convention Center. I visited this gem a few years ago when my Bestie threw a birthday party for her guy. Loved it then and love it now. I visited this spot on a Wednesday evening where the weather was absolutely perfect! We found seats on the sofas to grab a cocktail and lite fare. I ordered a Margarita. He ordered a Tito's. We had wings with mambo sauce that were YUMMY!! I have to mention the amazing service from Dawan Hatch! We were having trouble ordering one of the build your own cocktails online (they have the QR code thingy where we place an order online, then they bring the order to you) and Dawan went above and beyond to ensure that we were able to successfully navigate the site and order our desired items. I gave an extra 2 stars in this review thanks to Dawan and Julio who also made our experience one to remember. Check out The Delegate one evening when you want a nice and chill rooftop spot with good vibes, music and service. read more

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Would not visit again. This was a work lunch otherwise I would have suggested we go somewhere else after reading the reviews. Let's start with the rude waitress. She treated us like we were an inconvenience and was frustrated when we were talking and didn't know what we wanted to order yet (5 minutes in). She proceeded to give rude answers to any questions and, even if she was polite, still lacked basic service skills. The food was extremely underwhelming. Completely lacking in flavor. The fish was also burnt so there was the added taste of char overpowering what little flavor there might have been. Only getting one extra star for cleanliness and because the calamari was good. read more

Service was good, prompt. Pretty busy as there were many conference attendees popping in for a bite or coffee. Avocado toast was just okay. Should be half the price than they are charging. Maybe other menu items are better read more

The Delegate - Very subpar Smashed Avocado Toast. Not much avocado on it and definitely not worth $15 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I had dinner here last night - a bit pricey, but the actual food was good. The issue here and the reason for rating is the service REALLY is bad. I got a drink, shortly after got to order my meal - meal was delivered. I was asked once after I started eating how it was - nothing after that. No drink refill, no do you need anything else, no nothing. I finished eating, pushed my plate aside and it was a good 10-15 min before someone came by to clear my plate and asked if I needed anything else - I said, yes - a waiter so I can order my desert. That was finally delivered - STILL not seen my waiter who was also the bartender because that is where I sat. FInally someone else asked if I needed anything else - the check - please... was quick to pay that... and still never a waiter... read more

This restaurant is inside Courtyard by Marriott. When my son and I arrived for our 1 week vacation, we checked in and unpacked. About an hour afterwards, we so hungry as we didn't eat breakfast as we had an early flight from Raleigh, NC. I contemplated eating here because of the prices but I failed to really see anything else that was close. My son said he wasn't hungry and got lemonade to drink. I got Shrimp and Grits with Sweet Tea. When I asked the waitress if the tea was sweet, she said that it comes in a bottle and would typically just pour in a glass with ice because it's not cold. She asked me if I wanted the glass or bottle and told her that I had no preference. It looked like the Gold Leaf tea. We ordered at 11:15am. Waitress brought back drinks about 2 minutes later. The tea was not as sweet as I was hoping and the glass looked small, in my opinion. I will add that there was no beverage menu. Waitress had to verbally say what drinks they offered. My son decided he was hungry and ordered some fries. My son told me that his lemonade was sour and it tasted like he was having lemons. His facial expressions definitely matched He ultimately said it was nasty. I tasted it and it was very fresh. The taste of a squeezed lemon was apparent. Our dood came about 10 minutes after ordering. His fries were fresh and tasty. The temperature of my shrimp and grits was inconsistent as it was very hot in some places and warm in others. However, it was really delicious. I noticed my son was making faces while drinking his lemonade. When I asked him why he was doing that, he said he was thirsty and that was all he had to drink. We discussed alternative options for drinks. While waiting for waitress, I noticed that the juice they have was Ocean Spray, in a big bottle. I can't remember if it was orange juice or apple juice. Nonetheless, I ultimately had to go to waitress, who was at the bar, to let her know about the drink and order a water. Before she could bring the water to the table a few minutes later, my son drank all the lemonade. It was semi funny because he held his nose while drinking it. My son ate half of his fries before saying he was full. I knew he wasn't really hungry lol. I was full after I ate my food. The waitress came about 5 or so minutes after we were done. After asking for and reviewing my receipt, I noticed that was charged dinner price versus brunch price for my shrimp and grits, which was a $2 difference. I was also charged for the lemonade... but since he drunk it all, I guess I really can't complain about that. However, when it comes to my tea, I don't feel like the glass of tea equated to the bottle, especially with the ice. In retrospect, I should've gotten the bottle or they at least should've given me what was left. Overall, food was good. The service could've been better. I didn't even complain about the prices because it was only a few bucks and I was sleepy and ready to get to the room to take a nap. I didn't go back for the rest of my stay. read more

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I ate at The Delegate today, and thoroughly enjoyed my experience. Lauren, the bartender, was charming, welcoming, and attentive. I ordered the Cajun Pasta, and it was phenomenal. Fantastic decor as well. Will definitely return when I'm in the area. 5 stars! read more

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

Had an amazing experience at this bar and restaurant. Anthony was amazing, so personable, and made us the best drinks I had in DC!! This place is a vibe ...definitely stop by if you want good music, the best drinks and great service. Also, thanks to Shakir for tending to us as well. Also, earlier Larry served us, and he was amazing too! Great staff! read more

The Delegate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Had lunch here with a few friends. Easy location especially if you're here for conference. Literally just across the street, located within the courtyard hotel. Lunch fare with standard. I had a kale salad with salmon. Nothing special. Salmon was cooked well. read more

The rooftop was closed during my visit, but the food at the bar/lobby area was amazing. I ate here everyday during my stay! Def a place to try their food. Service was also great ! read more

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Very good food. Service was awesome. We went in the middle of the day and it wasn't too busy, but it was cozy and a place you can take friends and hang out. read more

The service and ambiance was great. Our server Victoria gave us menu suggestions and was very friendly and attentive. I got the grilled chicken sandwich with bread and it was delicious. I would definitely go back for the service and food. I only have 4 stars because I went to the bar before we ate and they were out of a few different types of items like Jameson and patron...definitely staple items you must have stocked at a bar. read more

Good breakfast at the Delegate. Made my own omelet, bowl of fruit and a side of honey biscuits. Staff are super polite and friendly. Food was delicious and very filling. read more

The Delegate - Breakfast/Lunch Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Bad service. Sat at the bar. Staff left dirty dishes next to me. Everyone just passed by as if it was someone else's problem. I had to ask for my glass of water twice before they brought it out. And my food took a long time. Too bad..it's a nice place but just don't seem to care about service. read more

The Delegate - Dirty counter never got cleared up. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I spent 4 nights at the Hotel and the restaurant's service is not consistent - staff could benefit from more training. If you have to eat here, ask for Julia L (very friendly and attentive!) . Food is "OK, there is an opportunity to improve presentation and avoid bringing greasy plates to the table (doesn't look good ‍. read more

Rooftop review only! Pre-COVID I had come here for brunch and it was horrible. But the rooftop! What a hidden gem. We were celebrating a birthday at a nearby restaurant that limited reservations to 1.5 hours. They didn't let us keep our second reservation so we looked for other nearby outdoor options. On a whim we made a reservation for the rooftop and it didn't disappoint! The drinks were great and the view was fantastic. The food options are limited but we made it work--sliders, Caesar salad, and crab dip. We both had The Eleanor and our server brought us free birthday shots! He was very attentive too. All ordering is done through an app with a QR code, but he checked on us regularly. Everything was spaced appropriately and clean. Oh, and there is a fire pit! We are coming back for sure. read more

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