Great place to take your family and friends to when they visit DC. The Pear of Aces is my favorite cocktail and you can never go wrong with their pasta. Highly recommend for casual or elegant dinner! The Christmas season is also a great time to go too! Also, the service staff are very knowledgeable and usually attentive when busy. I've only been slightly unimpressed with wait staff out of the 5+ times I've been here over the last 2 years! read more

The overall experience at this restaurant I rate 5/5! My family and I visited for a graduation and everyone treated us with ample amounts of kindness. The restaurant itself has a beautiful modern woody feel that was pretty and spacious so you don't feel like you are too close to other tables. The mussels which i unfortunately didn't picture was absolutely delicious as well the following foods I pictured. If you are in the area, give it a try!! read more

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Solid option for crab cakes and steak from The Clyde Group, with essentially the same menu as Old Ebbitt's. Be sure to book a reservation in advance, especially during peak dinner and brunch hours. The service is not as amazing as Old Ebbitt's but the food is just as solid, and the seating spacious and comfortable. Be sure to grab the crab cakes with corn and tomato Chesapeake and the bone-in ribeye with a side of the crab fried rice (which does come with a decent portion of lump crab meat). Worth a visit if you are in DC! Definitely a classic. read more

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We walked in on a Tuesday night without reservation and got seated at the bar. The drinks are pretty and tasty. Really love their sake and the size of the bottle, perfect for one person. The sushi is good but not authentic Japanese style, much more like modified American style. The desert we got is really cute and funny. Ambience is ok, just keep in mind parking can be painful. read more

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Came in for a quick dessert run near the White House and was greeted with an experience worth the time to get there. Ordered a small side before dessert, all worth what we paid. Staff felt rushed but delivered good service. read more

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Sarah really rescued my experience here. When I first arrived, I had a server near the end of his shift, and he seemed kinda over it, and over me before I ever got started. But his shift ended, Sarah took over, and she was attentive, personable, gave great recommendations, and never neglected me a second. Kept my table bussed, kept the cocktails coming, and overall saved the day. The Hamilton has a pretty extensive menu. One entire side of the printed menu is sushi. The Hamilton also serves steak (filet mignon, NY strip, steak frites), pork chops, charcuterie, salads, seafood (crab, lobster, black bass, halibut, shrimp, Branzino). Burgers and sandwiches (lobster roll, crab cake, fried chicken, roast turkey). Apps include edamame, glazed ribs, meatballs, mussels, mozzarella arancini, octopus, hummus. I had the arancini, which was rich, cheesy, and tasty. For my entree, I had the steak frites. The steak was grilled and seared perfectly on the outside, perfect temp inside, and well-seasoned. The frites was great . . . hot, crisp . . . I don't know if they were hand-cut, but if they weren't you could have fooled me. They also have an extensive dessert menu and an in-house pastry chef. They have some creative concoctions, like a peanut butter and jelly dish, cheesecake, tarts, and more. At Sarah's suggestion, I had the bread pudding, which was served with ice cream and whipped cream. It was moist, choclately, sumptuous. I really enjoyed it. I had a few cocktails . . . the bourbon peach sangria, the spritz, and a couple others. They have a pretty diverse cocktail and wine menu. My drinks included ingredients ranging from vodka, Prosecco, bourbon, raspberry, lemon, aperol, lime, egg white, brandy, chardonnay, peach . . . and there are still plenty left for me to try. The mood is very old-school Washington. Lots of dark wood, high booths. Tons of space and the tables aren't too close together (like they so often are in New York). Tasteful and visually-stimulating decor. Would definitely go back again . . . as long as Sarah or someone like Sarah was my server! read more

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I have no complaints about my recent visit to the Hamilton. I met a friend after work for an early dinner, and it was already quite busy at 5:30pm when I arrived. It was lively and not overwhelming, it's a good spot for meeting up with people in the city. We sat in the far back dining room, so it was quieter than the front dining room, but still busy. We split the Mozzarella Arancini, Bell & Evans' Half Chicken, the Imperial roll, and Fried Brussels Sprouts, a weird combination in sound but the perfect combination in taste. We ended the night with the Chocolate Bread Pudding, which was good but a little bit denser than we were hoping for. Overall a nice night and good meal. read more

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David G is a great server and gives great service and also recommendations 10/10 will be back

Came here at 11:30 at night and had a short wait. wait staff was super friendly and helpful. We got a boozy shake (yum), the grilled octopus, sushi, a burger and a pasta dish. Love that we could choose between different cuisines. Everything was cooked well and tasted fantastic. Highly recommend, especially if you're a jet-lagged west coaster and need a late night dinner :) read more

Our server had a bit of a dry sense of humor, which actually cracked us up and made the service feel very authentic and down-to-earth

The food was great. The Maine Lobster Thermidor and Short Rib Rigatoni was delicious. Steak was grilled perfectly. I've been eating my way around DC and the Cesar salad here was my favorite so far. read more

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What an incredible experience! We stopped here because it was close to our hotel and we were too starving to research much. Amazing place. It is HUUUUUGE so plenty of seating, but it's sectioned off into multiple rooms so atmosphere/decor was warm and inviting. And the food!!!!! Short rib rigatoni was perhaps the best plate of pasta I've ever had in my life. Husband had the steak which was also amazing. This was our best dining experience in DC! read more

Was a 10 out of 5 up to the entrees.... Took us back on time for our reservation on Sunday night. First time here out of town and wanted to try. Nice restaurant with a classy environment but comfortable attire. Great menu and drink options. Don't know why they didn't include the kids food options on the menu, but asked the waiter and he told us. Bread and butter was delicious! Our crab cake entree and crab cake sandwich were amazing! Hands down one of the best dishes. Oddly, on last bite i bit into something hard like a shell or something. Fairly amazing up to this point, even had the manager Tristen stop by and we praised the business. After that we asked our waiter for the dessert menu. We noticed they no longer had the ice cream and brownies we saw on yelp. Tried to order the cherry blossom mousse but came back and said they didn't have it. Then we ordered the normal mousse. We then waited over 20min for 2 single scoops of ice cream (for kiddos) and the sliver of mousse. Great for one person, but not worth $12. Bought apps, drinks from the bar, entrees, and dessert...but fell short on a 20+ wait for dessert and a few shortcomings. read more

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5 star bar service, 3 star food. The Hamilton is a beautifully decorated restaurant bar with a cool vibe that boasts of a varied menu m catering to all tastes (not vegan friendly). I was excited to eat here given the reviews but sadly can only recommend drinking here vs eating. My friends and I ate at the bar and were served by the amazing and funny Wade, who took our orders quickly and almost immediately delivered our libations- which were excellent. The peach sangria with bourbon was . He made several menu recommendations based off our respective preferences. He was funny and attentive, and just a generally pleasant and funny bartender/server. Unfortunately the food - though served hot - was lackluster and tasteless, heavy on the sauce and light on flavor. My friends got the soup, a sushi platter, scallions, and octopus. I got the broccolini and the zucchini pasta plate. EVERY dish was beautifully presented but disappointing in flavor. None of us was impressed with ANY our orders ( I'm loathe to use salt but I did just to give my dishes some flavor) - particularly at that price point. The food runners also seemed confused about orders and delivered the wrong or extra platters to us on more than one occasion. All in all...we enjoyed the drinks, vibe, and Wade's service but I wouldn't recommend eating here. read more

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A classic restaurant in the middle of DC. We walked in for lunch and thankfully didn't have to wait. Interior walls were dark walled and ceilings are high. Has an elegant steak house feel. Crab cake sandwich came with a generously large crab cake. A bit of tartar sauce was a perfect accompaniment. Fries that came with it were also really good. Surprisingly the kids Mac and cheese was really good. Staff were great. Attentive w/o being pushy. One of my favorite DC restaurants. read more

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About a 1-1.5: We came here to check out a show, which was entertaining. However, the set-up of the venue, the service, and the food were a combination of not making any sense, non-existent, and/or underwhelming. There is a mini stand at your table in which you place a card to obtain service - no staff were checking in on our party, and it took us about a good 25+ minutes to finally grab the attention of a service staff that were attending to a different section of the restaurant to get our orders in. We ordered: +Crabcake Sliders - topped with an Old Bay lemon aioli in a brioche bun; the crabcakes seemed to have a lot of fillers, and this was served almost at a cold temperature; not sure how long these were sitting our or must have been pre-cooked; the lemon aioli was hardly there, so it was just a crabcake nestled in a roll +District Chicken Bites - tossed in mumbo sauce; these were actually pretty okay in taste, but there were literally only 4 boneless chicken in this serving... it was pretty shocking +Firecracker - a maki roll with spicy crab, tempura shrimp, and tempura flakes; had a kick, but this was just not enjoyable +Imperial - a maki roll with tuna, jumbo lump crab, salmon, avocado, and red tempura flakes; this was just not enjoyable Considering how many people commented on how their 'sushi' was delicious, it's safe to say that those individuals have no clue what they're talking about. Also, all the staff didn't seem to be streamlined in terms of the specifics of reserved seating - we were told that we could sit at a designated section, but mid-way through our meal, one of the managers came by and told us that we weren't even supposed to have our orders taken for being in the wrong section and that we would have to move. This left a very bad taste and was not handled appropriately at all. Note that depending which section you sit, there are a handful of obstructed views due to the columns; this issue seems to be 'addressed' by having mounted TVs, streaming the performance live in real time... isn't the whole point to enjoy the actual show rather than watching a monitor? Not a great experience, and definitely would not return; if there was a specific group that was playing, I'd wait for them to play at another venue. +horrible management +overpriced food items +non-existent service +obstructed views read more

Went late at night with a large group. They were great about sitting us. Service was relatively good given the large group. Food was overall slightly above average but nothing memorable (literally can't even remember what we ordered). They have a late night sushi happy hour which I didn't try but my companions loved. Had some shareable apps and were very accommodating for my friend who is gluten free) LOVED the spiced apple sangria I got (tasted the same as their sister location old Ebbitt grill) read more

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After hearing so many great things about The Hamilton, my husband and I made reservations for lunch before heading to the National Theatre to see MJ the Musical. David was our server and knew the menu well. He offered some suggestions and we went for the crab soup as an appetizer. Possibly the best we've ever had! It was rich, creamy, and had chunks of delicious crab meat. Next came the main dish. I had the lump crab cake sandwich with truffle fries. The crab cake was so meaty and tasty and the truffle fries were as delicious as David had described. My husband devoured his NY strip along with the savory mashed potatoes. He did let me try a bite and I found it to be seasoned to perfection! Will we be back? Yes, for sure! Our reservation was for 11:30 in the morning and it was the perfect time to avoid the crowds that come to this DC hot spot! read more

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Upscale vibe, but very casual at the same time. The service was good - not fantastic, but can't complain either. The food was great. We built a charcuterie which was fun to do. My husband had the scallops - it was a light portion so he was happy to have leftover charcuterie to snack on at the hotel. The chopped Asian style salad was KILLER! read more

The Hamilton - Salad - Seafood Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Enjoyed a great dinner and great service tonight. The Hamilton was a great place for our small gathering. The food was excellent and the service from the waitstaff was equally great. The classy yet unpretentious atmosphere is welcoming and fits with what you would expect in DC. Reservations are helpful in getting a table and avoiding the wait. There is a great bar for those that prefer to socialize before dinner. All of the meals looked great and everyone enjoyed the meals and service. read more

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Located nearly minutes away from Hotel Washington and the National Mall, this was an easy choice for lunch on F street. I came mid afternoon, and the place was pretty quiet. I think it's actually a large restaurant, with different rooms. Maybe half a block in total. I walked into what looked like the hostess area, and found a bar. I was offered to sit down, no resy needed. Definitely an old timey saloon appeal with wooden walls, gold trim etc. Which makes sense with the architecture of the commercial building it's in. Service - was great, but there was only a few people at the bar, and the place was empty. Lauren, my bartender and server, was excellent, chatty, friendly, and on top of it. Food - I ordered the crab fried rice. This was delicious. Such an unassuming plate, and packed with delicious flavor. 5/5 no notes. Perfectly cooked crab, scrambled egg, scallions, rice. I contemplated coming back again just for this dish. Get it. Then I had the smoke trout dip, this was ok. But I like that they give you toasted bread slices rather than crackers for the dip nice touch. Lastly, I got the fire cracker roll that was half off due to being on happy hour. This was sort of a dud for me. I should have trusted what most of the reviews said, which is that sushi ain't what they do best. I think there large sushi menu is only trying to appeal to a large audience of taste buds, which I get. And no drink happy hour, sad! Just sushi happy hour. read more

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Great ambience and location! We arrived as a group of four and tried four entrées and a few appetizers. First and foremost- Be Aware- their Poke Bento is so disappointing that I have to say it's NO GOOD to a point that I doubt the raw fish chef at this restaurant knows anything about the poke or seasoning raw fish. The tuna tartar is also below average. Luckily, everything else we ordered was fine - the cooked f halibut, cooked octopus, calamari, steak and burger all worked out well. read more

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Stopped by the bar for drinks, sushi and sliders. Left very satisfied. Very capable bartender. Cavernous space.

I dined at the Hamilton for brunch during Valentine's Day weekend. We had a reservation. We were seated in a timely fashion and experienced good customer service here. If you are going try an appetizer from here, I highly recommend the wings with mumbo sauce... omg! Hubby and I are obsessed. The mumbo sauce is so delicious. We asked for a container so we could take what was left back home and our server ended up giving us two to-go containers. I had the French toast as my brunch item. It had caramel and thinly sliced pears and crushed hazelnuts (I think they were hazelnuts). I got the hazelnuts on the side so I didn't eat it with my French toast. The French toast itself was very light and fluffy and cooked to perfection. This dish did come with an excessive amount of butter on top. I ended up using less than half of it. My husband had the shrimp and grits. My shrimp and grits are a looser consistency than we are used to, but the server did let us know that before ordering. My husband still gave it a try. He enjoyed the shrimp but said the grits were just okay. All in all, we would definitely return. We would love to come and check it out whenever they have a live music event. read more

We visited for the sushi special. I was hesitant to order sushi here but i ended up being pleasantly surprised! Service was great and she sushi was a good deal. read more

Firstly, the vibe is such a beautiful place that takes you back to a special moment in time. Can't quite put my finger on it, but it feels good and I love that there are so many all day food options, especially for late night bites. The Jumbo Lump Crab Bucatini is heavenly :) and the crab chowder is also nice too. Service was good and food came out pretty quick which was surprising given how busy they were. I'm already looking forward to coming back for this pasta.. it was seriously soooooo good. I can just taste it already! A for real party in your mouth... gooooood! read more

I reviewed this place 3 years ago and gave 4 stars. I wish I could do the same today. 3 stars for slow service. Very inattentive. I had to ask to order. Ask for wine. Ask for anything. Filet mignon. My daughter asked for rare and it was maybe medium rare. I asked for medium rare it was medium at best. Some seemed even more than that. Dry. Broccolini was a 5. Loved that. Hazelnut cake was dry. I was extremely disappointed. 3 stars is generous. I may not be back read more

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It's always love when I come here. We Sat the bar with Meti she was lovely food was excellent service was fast space was clean and ready for us to enjoy! Meti do not loose your spark we'll be back for you read more

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This place just has a vibe that's hard to explain but impossible to resist. It's the kind of spot you pop into after work and suddenly two hours have passed. Always buzzing, always something going on. I even heard they have happy hour with live music downstairs, which honestly tracks. Let's talk drinks first, because they deserve their own moment. Anything with St. Germain and I am DONE, light, airy, perfectly balanced, and strong enough that one is all you need. The food matches the energy: melt-in-your-mouth every single time. I've never actually made it to dessert because the entrée has me too full and too satisfied to even try. What I love most is that you can walk in solo, grab a seat at the bar, and leave with new friends. Last time I was in, I ended up in a whole conversation with someone visiting from Seattle about following Dave Matthews Band to The Gorge back in the day. That's the magic of this place, it draws good people and good energy. You truly cannot go wrong here. Ever. read more

Tsarina was incredible. The service was top notch! Tsarina made my special day even more special! The Hamilton will forever be my favorite go to spot. read more

The Hamilton never disappoints! The service is good. Waiters and managers went above and beyond for our party on July 4. The sushi is delicious and I loved the Caesar salad. You can tell the dressing was fresh and made in house. It was crowded but not too loud and still felt intimate. A fave in the city for sure read more

A nice menu of steak and seafood options to satisfy everyone's tastes. We parked in valet parking across the street, as street parking is limited. This is a quick walk from the White House and a busy area with many restaurants. The Hamilton has a different bird theme in each room. This is an upscale restaurant yet feels casual. The dishes were prepared well and seasoned perfectly. Highly recommend for a night out and/or visiting the White House. read more

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I think The Hamilton is the best restaurant out of the group. We had the crispy rice salmon tartare to start and split the Hamilton burger and a chicken Caesar salad. Had a nice 2 hour dinner then went to a show at The National Theater. read more

The waiter was attentive! Myself and my niece had the wings w/ mambo sauce, brussel sprouts, Mac & cheese and Caesar salad. Everything was delicious, however the Caesar salad lettuce leaves were huge and the Mac & cheese was just okay. Otherwise, the service and ambience were great!! read more

Arrived to The Loft opening for lunch upstairs. The room filled quickly and was being handled by just one waiter. He never stopped moving, but short of cloning, his best was still super slow. My son had several sushi rolls during the sushi happy hour. He declared the rolls very fresh and ordered seconds. I had the jumbo lump crab cakes which was huge, tasty, and meaty. The French fries were really well seasoned and delicious. The Loft area is on the dark side and got loud as it filled up throughout the meal. read more

The Hamilton - Jumbo Lump Crab Cake - Seafood Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

DC staple so it's a must try. This is a go to for me and my wife. Tips 1) smoked fish dip a must try 2) Short Rib pasta is awesome; they also have a smaller/side version 3) late night sushi happy hour, as well as a... standard afternoon sushi, happy hour; although the discount lackluster, only offering $5 off some sushi rolls; we like their sushi, not spectacular, but worth trying ~4-star! 4) Restaurant: pls bring back the Apple strusel turnover thing!!! read more

The Hamilton - Seafood Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food: 8/10; can't recall the names of these rolls but they were pretty good Cocktails-- Cucumber martini: 12/10!! Spritzn Ain't EZ: 5/10; wasn't really a fan but my friend was! Service: 8/10 Ambiance: 10/10; there's like 3/4 different rooms and each has its own vibe. 2 bars and 2 dining rooms read more

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I sat at the bar in a very comfortable leather booth without a reservation and it felt so nice! I Had an excellent server, Miles, who took very good care of me. The food was delicious! The jumbo crab cake lived up to its reputation, tender and juicy on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside, I loved it! Very well seasoned. The crab fried rice was surprisingly flavorful, the egg paired with crab, garlic, chili, crisp and scallions made for a fire combination! Overall, highly recommend the Hamilton for a classic DC experience! read more

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Lovely time dining at The Hamilton in NW DC. We opted to sit outside since the heat was manageable, and the seating was well-covered, offering plenty of shade. Our waiter, Jamel (hope I got your name right!), was incredibly attentive and polite throughout our meal. For starters, we had the calamari, which came with a very lemony sauce. Personally, I prefer my calamari fried a bit softer, and this was quite crispy, which wasn't my favorite. The sauce was also very lemony, which didn't quite hit the mark for me. For my entrée, I went with the Shrimp Linguine. While the shrimp and pasta were cooked perfectly, the dish was also very lemony. It seems I made some "sour" choices today, haha. Through this experience, I realized I'm not a big fan of lemony/lemon-based dishes. However, that won't stop me from coming back, as the service and location were fantastic. Side note for all the sweet wine lovers out there: you must try the Centorri Moscato from Piedmont, Italy (2002). It's seriously the BEST sweet wine I've ever had! Looking forward to my next visit! read more

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I dined at The Hamilton for lunch and, unfortunately, left quite disappointed with the experience. We started with the District Wings for our appetizer. They were good--as I've had them before--but I was disappointed to see that they no longer come with fries, which used to be a nice bonus. For my main course, I ordered the Balboa. I do not recommend it. The meatballs were cold, and the provolone cheese wasn't even melted. Overall, the sandwich was underwhelming and poorly executed. My friend ordered the Shrimp Tempura Bento Box. The shrimp tempura was tasty, but the sushi was very chewy and unpleasant, and the seaweed salad was a definite miss--neither of us would recommend it. To make things worse, it took 45 minutes for the food to come out, even though the restaurant was not busy at all. The one bright spot of the visit was our server, Annie N., who was friendly, attentive, and personable. This was my second visit to The Hamilton, and unfortunately, it left me very unsatisfied. I expected better. read more

The Hamilton - The balboa - Seafood Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia