The Grill at The Wharf exceeded our expectations. We started with the oysters, which were impeccably fresh, clean-tasting, and beautifully presented--a perfect way to begin the meal. The mussels were a standout, swimming in a rich, aromatic broth that was so good it deserved every last piece of bread for soaking it up. For the entrée, the sea bass was exceptional. The fish was perfectly cooked with a delicate, buttery texture and crisp exterior, allowing its natural flavor to shine while the accompaniments complemented it without overpowering it. From the quality of the seafood to the thoughtful execution of each dish, every course felt well-crafted. Combined with attentive service and the lively atmosphere at The Wharf, it made for a memorable evening. We'll definitely be returning. read more

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What is with giving people a QR isbtead of a check? Now I have to pay extra just to pay my check??? And on top of that, your silly system does not even have Apple Pay or Google Pay, so I agve to enter my credit card info... Guys, that is not innovation, that's garbage. Go back to checks, or get a better system AND assume the costs. read more

I've been here enough now to be able to rate the dinning and bar experience. For great service get a table and for mediocre service sit at the bar. The bartenders will pick and choose on who to ask for a card with. I noticed many occasions were some people aren't ask while others are ask immediately after putting in an order. The service is lack luster at the bar. While the service is amazing when getting a table. I would give the food a 7 out of 10. Pros: There's happy hour 12om-6pm at the bar but be warned of the service you'll receive. There really should be more eyes on the bartenders. read more

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Had a tasty dinner here! Pricey place but really good food with a nice atmosphere and friendly service. I very much enjoyed my lobster roll and fries. Also tried the salted honey rolls which were good. read more

The Grill - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Open airy place on the wharf. It reminds me of a beach restaurant. Nice large bar for happy hour. Even more seating outside on nice days. The food was solid. The portions were definitely on the small side. Especially the seafood linguine and king salmon. Service was friendly and quick. read more

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An amazing birthday lunch at the grill on the wharf. The server was very attentive and the food was delicious. read more

The Grill - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We came here as a late lunch early dinner combo. 3 adults 2 teenagers 2 grilled salmon 3 the grill burger While we only asked for one burger without veggies all of them came out without which was annoying. The fries were really good. We had a side of cauliflower and the mushrooms. The cauliflower could have used more flavor and the mushrooms were too heavy on the wine flavor. The place was very busy when we came in and service was a little slow but understandable. It's really nice sitting outside of the weather allows. read more

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We dined here on a Saturday after exploring The Wharf. I booked a reservation for lunch, so there was no wait and we were promptly seated on the patio. Being as I seldom get weekend days off, it totally did not occur to me that it would be more of a brunch menu than a traditional lunch menu- which was totally fine. We were starving so we started out with the Three Cheese Crab Fondue as an appetizer. It was really good- and definitely really hearty. There was an ample amount of lump crab meat in the dip, so we definitely got our money's worth. If you love melty cheese and crab- you'll love it. The only downside was the bread was on the unimaginative side. To have a stellar fondue and have a meh bread to put it on undermines the dish as a whole. For my entree I got the Coconut Cardamom French Toast. This was a truly elevated FT variety and was a five-star dish all the way. It wasn't too sweet and was like something you'd get at a luxury resort. Service was fine. Our waiter was good and a manager came by to check on us. Since we dined on the patio, this is a great place to people watch, but just be mindful of the time of day. We were fortunate to have a table where we were shaded from the sun, but some of the other tables seem to be right in the blaze of mid-day. Overall the grill is a nice place and the food was very good. I'd definitely be back sometime to try other things on the menu. read more

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I selected this place based on the reviews. There is valet parking, some street parking or a parking garage. We were able to get reservations which was nice and decided to sit on the patio. It was great weather to sit and chill outside and look at the water while enjoying lovely food. The service was great, our waitress was friendly, checked in and kept our water full. The pacing of food was good as well. I really enjoyed the crab deviled eggs. They were creamy and yummy. My filet was cooked perfectly and paired so well with the green beans and the sweet potatoes. The sweet potato sauce was so good. The chimichurri with my steak was nicely done. We tried the sorbet for dessert and got the seasonal options of blood orange and raspberry and it was a great way to end the meal. It was worth every penny. read more

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The Grill serves up solid food and service. I visited on a very busy Saturday night with a reservation for 6 people at 6:30 PM. I tried the lobster roll ($39) and Cajun Branzino ($49) and both were good. The lobster roll was Maine-style -- cold with mayo -- which is not my preferred style, but it was still pretty good. The side of fries were great -- crispy and well-seasoned. I liked that the lobster roll had a specific price on the menu and not just "MP." The branzino was also very good. Everyone else had good things to say about their dishes, which included the clam chowder, seafood linguini, and caesar salads. Service was good but uneven in spots; there were some nice touches, but also a few misses. For example, they poured the canned beer for us tableside and remembered a guest's birthday with a small slice of cheesecake (free). But, they forgot crackers to go with the clam chowder, didn't deliver dishes to the correct people, and were a few minutes late bringing the last entree after all the others had arrived. It was a busy night, but also they should be used to that. We sat in the back dining area and the ambiance was fine. read more

The Grill - Cajun Branzino, $49 - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This is a beautiful restaurant right on the water with great indoor and outdoor seating. The bar is really pretty too. The customer service was great from check in to table service from Kalil. There were some hit and miss items that we had, but the Cajun Branzino was so delicious and perfectly seasoned and cooked. We ordered the mussels and the sauce was creamy which was not expected was not appealing at all. The wedge salad was super fresh and tasty! We also ordered All the Bites and everything was good except for the bacon wrapped dates. I'm not sure what they were stuffed with, but that should be noted on the menu. We were not a fan. Dessert was decent. The lime pie was beautiful decorated and the sorbet was to be expected. I'd definitely return for the fish. read more

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Very vast menu. The cocktails are excellent. They specialize in martinis. The "dirty little secret" martini their basic house martini is surprisingly high level! It's way better than any other high end martini I have had at other martini specialized bars. Food is great quality. The crab fondue is perfect for 2 people to share. Excellent service. Chelsea goes above and beyond! Definitely a 1st class bartender. My wife and I like the low key lighting and atmosphere. Bar seating is plentiful with views of the water. They offer happy hour and dinner specials. Outdoor seating is available when it's warmer! Lastly, They have allagash white beer on tap! I usually go for martinis while I am here. But one day, will make an exception. This is a solid place for a local to frequent. read more

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Lower taste than what I remembered from 2022. Service was lack luster as well. It was great sitting outside until it got too hot. The key lime pie as the birthday perk was a nice touch. Their grill punch was good and the espresso martini with baileys was perfect! read more

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This is an authentic American diner that serves up all kinds of everyday food. From steaks and hamburgers to wonderful Cesar salads. I came with a bunch of people from work, and I ordered a Mediterranean wrap with chips. Everyone else either ordered one of their salads or chicken wings. The vibe is definitely sports and there are btelevisions with World Cup FIFA games going in now. Our Sever was super helpful and she came back a few times to check on us. The wrap was filling and tasty. The place was a lot of fun to hang out in a Monday afternoon. read more

The Grill - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Very nicely decorated restaurant located in the Wharf. They have a special going (I think) from 4 - 6 pm every day for $39.00: you can select from a limited menu 1 appetizer, 1 entree and 1 dessert. Awesome deal! I got a side salad with their house tomato vinegar dressing, the half chicken and a trio of ice cream scoops. Everything was seasoned well, I would say that the chicken tho was very dry. Service was great! I would check this place out for that daily deal alone. IYKYK! read more

The Grill - Half chicken, part of their $39 daily special! - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food is really good but the place is pricey for lunch. I had the house made vegetable burger with sauteed cauliflower with pine nuts. My dining companions had burgers. Everything was delicious and the service was top notch. The menu is varies with something for everyone. The dining area is on the nicer side and right on the wharf. read more

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I met up with a girl friend of mine who I haven't seen in months. We enjoyed the grill punch, while munching on spicy tuna bites and splitting the grill burger. The environment was quiet -- perfect for a girl friend date -- even romantic date. The staff were friendly...I would say they probably weren't as attentive even though the bar was pretty empty...though my friend and I were chatting up a storm. So many they didn't want to bother us. Overall, great experience. I would definitely go back for happy hour again. read more

The Grill - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food was on the blend side Had the grilled Salmon it came pretty blend flavor wise, they could at least bring salt and pepper to the table. The portion was on the smaller size. The salmon came with a very citrusy leaves salad and maybe 2 radishes. For $38 I would love to see another side. It's a very touristy restaurant. I don't think I'll dine there again. They also charge 20% tips on family of 5 people... Also when paid with card it asks me if I want to add additional tip!! Not cool!!! read more

I stopped by The Grill at the Harbor while visiting The Wharf, craving a good steak. I ordered the New York Strip, cooked medium-well, and while the price was steep at $51, I was really in the mood for steak, so I went for it. The ambience was very nice relaxed and upscale without being too formal. The crowd was minimal, which made for a quiet dining experience. My server was polite, though not particularly engaging or attentive. The steak itself was decent, though not necessarily memorable for the price point. That said, this seems like a great spot for drinks at the bar especially if you're already walking around The Wharf and looking for a place to unwind. Overall, I'd recommend this spot more for cocktails and atmosphere than for the food alone unless you're really craving steak like I was. read more

The Grill - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Excellent lunch on the wharf with plentiful portions on the 250 special. Service was attentive and professional.

This was the perfect place to stop for a drink after a concert. The bartenders were friendly, and the drinks were excellent. The menu looked delicious but we had already eaten. I will make a note to try the menu the next time we are in the area. By the time we finished our drinks, concert traffic had eased up some. I would rather sit and have a cocktail then sit in traffic any day. read more

I came out here randomly because I had a credit card dining credit to burn and this spot was one of the places that accepted the credit. I came midday for brunch. Although I was sat fairly quickly, the front staff didn't seem that engaged. My server though was very charming and helpful. Before I came here I looked at the menu online and didn't have high hopes, as nothing stood out except for the high prices. But again, I had a credit to spend. I was pleasantly surprised because what we ordered was very good. Deviled eggs, clam chowder, and the pork shoulder hash. I took my mom who is hard to please when not eating Vietnamese meals and she enjoyed it too. I'm glad when places surpass what I expected and this spot certainly did that (Though I still think their prices are high for what they're serving.) read more

So, this is just another restaurant /bar on the District Wharf, that being said the food was quite tasty. The Mussel's .... they were mouth watering fantastic and what made it so good was the white wine, blue cheese, chipotle, cream sauce that they were soaking in. The Lamb kabobs with very tasty. The Grill Burger was good. Overall, really enjoyed our time here. Staff was great, especially David, our server. He was very attentive, accommodating, knowledgeable and very welcoming. We would stop here again and try their grilled upside down pineapple cake. read more

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Amazing happy hour! We tried the crispy tuna rice, oysters, crab deviled eggs and a few martinis. Pretty good prices especially being on the wharf and we received great service in the bar area. read more

The Grill - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Terrible service. The food and the price was not worth the terrible service. Our server was triple sat and NO ONE helped her. We tried to get multiple servers, food runners and managers attention and NO ONE was paying attention. Everyone had tunnel vision and there was no sense of team work. Our drinks never came, the table next to us that sat after us got drinks and food before us even though they ordered after us. We spoke to a manager about it and his reaction was completely lack luster. They were not busy enough to warrant this experience. read more

Food was great. Came here for thanksgiving. Ordered the Branzino with crab cakes and the Mac n cheese and double baked potato. Everything tasted great. I had a spicy margarita with mezcal. Wish it was a larger serving. The service was great. Ambiance was good as well. Is come again. read more

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I went to The Grill for dinner last night and had an incredible experience. The weather was perfect, so we opted for outdoor seating, which added to the vibe. Our server, Natalia, was attentive and made sure everything was just right from start to finish. I started with the Grill Punch--it was huge, super refreshing, and the grilled mango garnish added a delicious twist. My date and I ordered the Mixed Grill special ($79 per person), and it was well worth it. It came with about five starter bites--the bacon-wrapped dates and fried cheese were definite standouts. For the main course, we had a medium-rare ribeye, two lump crab cakes, and grilled shrimp, all paired with their chimichurri sauce. Everything was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. We chose the grilled sweet potatoes as our side, and they were absolutely to die for. We finished off the meal with the pineapple upside-down cake--massive and insanely good. The Grill never disappoints. I can't wait to go back! read more

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Highly recommend! Staff was awesome, attentive, very customer centric. Food was fantastic! My wife had the salmon, I had the petite filet which you could've cut with a butter knife. Sweet potato side glazed to perfection. Dean and Patricia read more

We had a 5/5 experience at The Grill today. I enjoyed the veggie burger and herbed fries. It was a great day to sit out on the patio and enjoy the weather. The service was nice and prompt. I think we overall had a good experience and liked the food a lot. read more

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We love the Grill and make a point to go very often. The atmosphere is upscale casual (appropriate for the water front in DC). Enrique is our favorite bartender (happy hour at the bar on sundays). Jacqueline is one of the managers and she leads a great team. All are attentive and care about providing a great experience. The food is quality and the Grill punch does not disappoint. I enjoy the lamb skewers, calamari, seasoned fries, burger (all on the happy hour menu). Outdoor seating is available and the bar is great too. We see families and brunch goers or couples -- it seems to work for all. We love to support good restaurants and businesses and the Grill is great! read more

The Grill - Delicious cheesecake dessert - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The Grill came up as a top rated result for burgers in the SW quadrant of DC. Yelp said that it was inexpensive, with two dollar signs, Google has three. The Grill's burger is over $20 so, it a bit more than I expected. There is a 20% gratuity recommendation, which seemed high given the quality of service. We were about to sit at the bar because the greeters were playing around and hadn't noticed us. After getting their attention, they seated us in a high traffic area booth by the bar which was fine. We weren't dressed nicely because we weren't expecting a two dollar sign burger place named The Grill to be fine dining. It was after sunset and the lights were low but a nice moveable light illuminated the table, and looking at the menu you can order a tomahawk steak for over $140, other delicacies as well... Flashing lights in the peripheral caught our attention. Looking up, we saw some people were getting photos taken by a professional photographer in the hallway to the restrooms. We are probably in the background of somebody's pictures. I went and washed my hands and tried to see what was so special about the hallway. The evening went on, I ordered the Evolution Exile Red ale. It has a smooth draw, a malty flavor light on the tongue, and snaps with hoppy aftertaste. The alcohol content must be up there because my head started to bobble. I handed over the keys to my wife and enjoyed the beer. We were lucky to have found parking on the street so, we didn't have to worry about wandering through the parking garages of the Wharf again trying to figure out how to get to where we parked. The Grill burger was thick with sweet onion marmalade, bacon, and cheese. Herb seasoning on the fries was perfect, and the aioli sauce was a nice addition. We didn't go for the deserts but I thought about the sorbet. There's s'mores outside on the boardwalk. read more

The Grill - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Stopped by for a coworker's retirement and they did not disappoint. The service and the food were amazing. The restaurant is located on the Wharf with a beautiful environment. We had a large group and everything came out timely and was well prepared. Definitely if in DC stop by for a good night. read more

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We stumbled on this spot while in town and couldn't have been more pleased! They've got a great gin & vodka selection as well. Cute outdoor patio with a view of the wharf read more

The Grill - Caesar Salad with Salmon - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We ventured to The Grill for the first time and loved it. They offer a sunset dinner deal during week days that gives you a three course meal for $39 that is served from 4 pm until 6 pm. We started with two of The Grill martinis, which came with a fun grilled onion accoutrement. The price was not too steep for a Wharf restaurant. We then started with the side salads, I had the salmon, and we finished with ice cream and the chocolate cake. For the dinner deal, this spot was definitely worth it. Our server was very polite and attentive and the restaurant was bright and appropriately noisy for a Monday evening. Thank you for a great experience! read more

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We have been to The Grill a few times now. The food is always exceptional and the service is always friendly. It is a go-to when we have time to eat before a show at the Anthem. All the Bites is a fun way to taste a bunch of stuff. The Oysters Rockefeller are wonderfully seasoned. Josper smoked veggies are a hit as well. The cocktails are always well balanced. read more

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Perfect location for dinner if you have plans for a show afterwards at the wharf. Nice modern decor and spacious interior makes it an appealing place to dine and have cocktails. The weather was still too cold to eat outside but must be really lovely when weather permits. They had nice menu options. I liked their selection of sides too. I couldn't decided if I wanted to just order them as small plates for my meal. Their steaks do come ala cart. I went with the ribeye. It comes in a generous portion and I should have gone with a smaller cut. It took me a while to figure out if my steak was just tough or my steak knife was dull. Well, it was my knife. I should have said something but I was just focused on finishing my meal because we had to get to our show. Their Mac and cheese had a nice flavor, very cheesy. My husband went with the burger, which he enjoyed. He said the fries were a bit on the salty side. We would definitely return. Service was attentive and helpful... and there are more things we would love to try on their menu. read more

The Grill - Ribeye - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

What an excellent dining experience. We started out with the deviled eggs and the mussels. The deviled aha were delicious and the mussels were outstanding. The broth from the mussels were absolutely amazing. We had to get some extra bread for the broth. For our entrees I had the bbq ribs which were really good. My girlfriend enjoyed the burger. Our server was Travis and he was outstanding. He poured with the menu and did an excellent job in ensuring we were comfortable and well taken care of without being overbearing. We definitely enjoyed our experience and will absolutely come back again. read more

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One of the few really good restaurants on the wharf. Great every time I've been there.

The staff was excellent. The server and staff came by to check on us but it wasn't over the top. Everyone was friendly. Food came out fast. I had the skirt steak the sweet potatoes. It comes with a tiny salad with a really refreshing dressing. Skirt steak was nice and tender. My kid got a kids burger. Heads up- that comes with a juice and an ice cream!! It was a smaller 4oz burger. Fries could have used some salt but great texture!! Really nice experience and we enjoyed it!! read more

The Grill - Grilled Sweet Potatoes delicious. Bad picture!! - American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Stopped in the restaurant very excited to try it. From the moment we walked in we were met with hostile staff. The service was probably the worst we've ever experienced!!! Trying to look beyond that and have our ever awaited on cocktails, we were in hopes it would be worth it for the food. WRONG! We were so disappointed we didn't even bother to try to eat the food! We should have walked out when we saw how the staff treated people! We are world travelers that truly love to feed the "foodie" side of our cravings. This place, unfortunately, missed the mark all the way around! Literally left and went somewhere else and ate! Do not waste your time or money here! read more