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    The Republic Garden

    3.2 (18 reviews)

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    Good for groups

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    Goat stew with jollof rice and salad
    Aleta P.

    This food was to die for. So delicious. Ms Grace you are the best. Everyone enjoyed their food. And our waitress SITSOFE was awesome and very polite. This is a beautiful restaurant. I'm glad I came.. So dinner is done now it's time for some Hookah.. Gbedji sitsofe rosalie our waitress was amazing

    Honey bbq wings and fries

    I tried this place because I got a text on Taco Tuesday that advertised free tacos. So I get here and got the tacos which tasted what they were worth what I paid for ($0). Then I proceeded to order suya and honey bbq wings with fries. It took forever for the wings to come out and the waitress came to tell me that the suya had "just got here" and she didn't know how long it would take. So I had to replace my order with another order of wings. The food itself was okay. But they put the food in little brown to go boxes. Provided no plates, no utensils no ranch etc. I had to ask for all these items and still didn't get them. They need to work on their service for real. It's sad.

    Sweet Chili Wings with Fries.

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    Not actually open on tuesdays! Came all the way out here and it's not open :/ oh well the society is right around the corner

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    3.4(735 reviews)
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    We made reservations here for 4 people for Mother's Day. We were able to come in a few minutes…read morebefore our time and were seated right away. The waiter was nice but the service was very hit/miss because sometimes we had to wait for him or try to find him but it usually didn't take long. He also had a difficult time figuring out how to split the 4-person tab into 2 couples. Hopefully he was new and this helped him learn. The music was very loud, more like closer to club level than restaurant level, which made it difficult for me to hear most of the time. I am not a true seafood lover as there are very few seafood items I eat but needless to say my husband couldn't say enough positive things about the catfish and grits and the other couple we were with absolutely loved that they got their calypso sauce on the side because then they got to enjoy the flavor and crispiness of the fish. The one crabcake on the Chesapeake Crabcake meal was very flavorful and I enjoyed it. Their food was very good. The prices weren't too bad but you also got a lot of food for the price. We had leftovers which was nice!

    Wifey and I went out for a date night and this was our first time here. Found this place on…read moreinstagram and the food was delicious. The host and service were great. The vibe and music was chill as they were playing some throwback R&B. We both ate all are good, it was that good.

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    Diversity Lounge - Blueberry Mint w/ tea

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    4.0(4 reviews)
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    Overall, 10/10 This…read moreplace was great. I was in the area and needed a smoke break. Luckily, the area is saturated with options. My sister recommended Diversity Lounge and she hasn't let me down so I popped in. I got to the area before 9:30 pm on a Saturday. Parking was easy to find on the street so that was great. Not saying that's how it always is but this is my story. I walked in and went to the register and a wonderful woman asked if I needed assistance and showed me to a seat. Seats were super comfortable and the rest of the staff of very nice as well. (Good customer service takes every experience up several notches for me from the get go) So, since I'm a frequent hookah smoker at home, i like to add notes in my phone for places I might want to visit when I get out. I ordered my Hookah and tea and sat back to take in the vibes. Nice decor, TVs featuring sports and what not. I could get used to it. There was music playing quite low in the background. I open my notes app and get a few lines in and my hookah is already on the way out. . Very excited about that. I let the coals (quicklights) heat up the shisha to get a solid first hit so I sip my tea and lean back. After a few minutes, I take the first hit and it was what I was expecting to happen. Good smoke. Good flavor. Blueberry mint is my go-to tester flavor. I was not disappointed. I smoked for about an hour and then decided to head home. I caught the weekend price rate of $35 for the session and then the tea. Oh! Clean bathroom. Downside is that there was only one toilet in the place. So I could see that being a thing on a crowded night. I left around 10:30 and the music switched up so they were probably getting ready to shift into the young folk crowd. Anywho, I recommend it. I forget the weekday rate but if the service doesn't change, it's still rock solid.

    Clean lounge with great decor. Owner was very generous and helpful. I have been smoking hookah for…read more15 years, all over the world and this lounge is the best in the area. Diversity runs a good mix of flavors.

    Citizens and Culture - Salmon sliders

    Citizens and Culture

    3.0(136 reviews)
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    I finally tried Citizens & Culture for brunch + day party after being on the fence for a while due…read moreto mixed reviews from friends. My cousin and bestie were in town and wanted a true DC brunch/day party vibe, so we gave it a shot and overall, it was a good time. When we arrived, we ordered mimosa pitchers and were directed straight to the buffet. The food spread was huge: waffles, pancakes, French toast, made-to-order omelets, chicken sausage, pork sausage, bacon, fried chicken, jerk chicken, shrimp, grits, collard greens, mac & cheese, breakfast potatoes, salmon, fresh fruit, and more than I can even remember. The variety was definitely a highlight. I wish they had real food utensils instead of plastic. The mimosas, however, were very juice-heavy and pretty weak . We ended up switching to bottle service so we could enjoy real champagne, which was much better. The absolute best part of the experience was our server, Noah kind, attentive, friendly, and fine AF . She made sure our drinks stayed flowing and kept us informed about our table time so there were no surprises. Top-tier service. The space itself is large with two levels. We initially thought we'd be seated downstairs, but due to a private event, we were directed upstairs. You pre-pay for the food at the door before being seated, while drinks are paid for at the table. Hookah is also available for an additional cost. Overall, I'd definitely go back especially on a Sunday when I don't have work the next day. It's a fun spot for the 30-something crowd looking for good food, music, and a lively day party atmosphere.

    VIP Brunch, lol!!!!…read more $50 food & $25 for unlimited mimosas. They require you to pay the $50 upon arrival. After walking up a lot of steps you are greeted by plastic card tables and plastic fold up chairs. The buffet is mediocre at best and the flatware is the plastic takeout utensil pack (the cheap one). The mimosas are incredibly watered down. 2 Don Julio shots was $50 and served in plastic cups. The restaurant downstairs looks more VIP in comparison. The staff seemed unhappy about working but the manager was cool.

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    Citizens and Culture - $65 menu plus tax and gratuity! Worth it.

    $65 menu plus tax and gratuity! Worth it.

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    Overall: great prices, delicious food, okay service, casual ambiance, single stall inclusive…read morerestrooms, changing table, kids menus, and high chairs available They have a great happy hour and different daily specials. There is so much to love about the menu. Everything we ate was delicious, but overall we are just wildly impressed with the prices. We rarely eat that much quality food for the prices you pay here. I love how many vegetables they have on the menu and the meat was cooked perfectly.

    It was one of the hottest days of summer, and my partner and I were in the Takoma Park…read moreneighbourhood on the hunt for somewhere to grab Happy Hour (HH)! We strolled the beautiful and quaint neighbourhood for a little, until we found Olive Lounge!! After taking a glance at their HH menu -- our decision was easy, the food and drink options were just what we were looking forward to!! I can happily report that the food was DELICIOUS & truly represented what you would want from a Middle Eastern restaurant. I was ecstatic to have their grilled halloumi & their beef and chicken kabob with kidreh and tzatziki was 10/10!!! The aromatic seasonings and flavours with the kabobs were divine, and perfectly complimented the kidreh (spiced rice, garlic, chick peas). My husband had the Takoma Burger which was equally fantastic - and only $10 with a side of fries on Tuesday!! We will definitely be back to explore their HH and dinner menus more!!! This restaurant is definitely worth a visit (or several)!!

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