A wonderful experience! We loved coming here and getting to try lil bites of as much as we wanted…read more We sat outside which I wouldn't reccomend, the atmosphere wasn't as comfy as inside. But service was efficient and food was excellent! Def come hungry so you can try all the things. Flatbreads and lasagna were a 10/10

Visited here once in 2024 and again in 2026 during Restaurant week. The price has increased over…read morethe years and there is a restaurant service charge on top of tax and tip, so coming during restaurant week felt a little more "normal" price wise for lunch ($35 per person for all you can eat plus dessert). Service was pretty fast, though we did come in on a weekday during lunch hours. It wasn't super packed which made it a relaxed vibe. The appetizers and the main meals were outstanding. Every time we go to Ambar, the Balkan Salad, the beet tzatziki, and the veal soup are our non-negotiable starters. The bread basket that comes with the spreads is always warm as if it came out of the oven which is a nice touch. This time around we got to try kajmak- tasted like fresh butter from a farm. The orders we kept coming back to in particular were the grilled shrimp, the sesame crusted salmon, and the beef goulash. It's easy to get full quickly, but if you're eyeing on dessert, pace yourself! Unless you love decadent cakes, I would pass if dessert is an extra cost. The dessert menu was quite underwhelming to me and, besides the baklava, doesn't give traditional Balkan dessert vibes. If I were to recommend going to Ambar, definitely head in during restaurant week! And if paying full cost, I would say brunch has a nicer sweets selection over the dessert menu offered during lunch and dinner.

This place is so cute and cozy!! I wish I had taken a picture of the interior!…read more The food was great and filled with flavor, just like I like it! I got the veggie combo and my goddaughter got the awaze (beef) tibs. It was her first time trying Ethiopian food and the owner made a fantastic recommendation to get the tibs! My goddaughter is ready to go back and try more! My favorites in the veggie combo were the cabbage, beets, and collards. My tolerance for spice is high, so I didn't think anything was spicy. I highly recommend this place! Although I went in the summer, I just know it's a wonderful place for fall and winter. So cozy!!

I'm not usually a fan of Ethiopian cuisine so was skeptical when my partner insisted we try Feru on…read moreour trip to DC. I was pleasantly surprised by the food! I ordered the asa tibs (curried and cubed tilapia fish) which was served with injera. Generous portion and super flavorful. They even gave me the option to substitute the injera with rice, which I appreciated though I opted to stick with injera. My partner ordered the beef tibs and an off menu tomato, jalapeno and onion salad. She enjoyed her meal very much as well. The space is clean, well decorated, and cozy. Our server was knowledgeable and friendly. Can't go wrong with this spot!

We enjoy walking around barracks row on the weekends. Chiko does a weekend breakfast/brunch. We…read moreordered the chiko breakfast for dine in. The inside has a handful of tables along walls. The chiko breakfast is good, we enjoy the variety. It includes a bowl of rice with furikake (and butter), spam with sauce, scallion pancake with sauce, two mandoo, and some eggs with tomatoes. All the items are tasty and the variety really lets me enjoy different things. I really enjoyed the eggs with the warm tomatoes.

Overall a nice experience! Order at the counter and everything is brought to you. Staff was all…read morevery polite. It's a bit of a small space and you get hit with the smell of frying oil right when you walk in - but, you get used to it pretty fast. Soy glazed brisket was solid, kimchi was tasty and crisp, pork dumplings were a nice size and had great flavor. The halfacado salad was refreshing, crisp, and had a nice flavor profile with the avocado, radish, and cucumber. Crispy brussel sprouts were as advertised, nice and crispy! Wok blistered green beans were cooked perfectly but lacked flavor oddly enough as they looked like a flavor explosion. Definitely needed at least more salt. Large portions for the small plates!

I love you guys sooooooo much omg. my go to order is the meal deal with the basic b burger, medium…read morefries, campfire bbq, and sweetened green tea. holy crap it's so good. honorable mentions are the philly cheesesteak and veggie burger as well I was devastated when the DuPont circle location closed. I need the Chinatown location to never close so I'm writing this review

This was really good!! I had this place bookmarked since the previous time I visited DC. We had…read moreattended a hockey game and were starving afterwards. As we were walking back towards our hotel, we actually were passing here so I chose it for our din din spot. I thought for sure it was going to be packed but luckily it was not. I knew I wanted a burger but was struggling with choosing which one. Hubs knew he wanted the Cheesesteak and knew I wanted fries. I went with the Smokehouse burger. We grabbed a seat and did not wait long for our food to come out. I really enjoyed my burger and scarfed it down! I paid for sauces, which were tiny and super overpriced. Hubs enjoyed his cheesesteak but he prefers meat. I had a bite and thought it was really flavorful and very closely tasting like the real thing. I noticed later this is a chain, which is pretty cool. I think the prices were pretty steep so I might skip on the fries next time. The food could have been warmer as well. Definitely worth a visit and will most likely be back when in DC again.

We came here a few times during our stay in DC. We ordered things like coffee, fresh juice, ice…read morecream, chips and nachos, crispy avocado tacos, fish tacos, an eel bowl, and pizza. Everything here is pretty good. But the Mexican food was just okay (beans and cheese dip tasted canned/powdered), while the tacos were pretty standard. But my partner enjoyed having his coffee and juice here as well as the pizza. Overall we really enjoyed the concept of this place -- the shared community space, the tall ceilings, and the fast and seamless ordering system. You can order at any kiosk/stand, but it's better to grab a table, sit down, and order from the unique link you scan from each table's unique QR code link, and they bring the food to you. It's a model ahead of its time but one that makes it easy to order your food (though I can see the drawbacks like having to order once you get to the building since there are unique QR codes that prevent you from ordering food when you're not there. I honestly would give the food closer to 4 stars, but my partner had such positive experiences at this place that I am giving it 5 stars.

We love the roost…read more We order the chili marinated fish tacos. Fuji red jacket Apple juice. Crunchy spicy avocado and cucumber sushi. The guava lemonade. New spicy tuna. Shrimp tempura Green Monster, Spicy peperoni Squares. Taco night in America tacos Are all so tasty and make a meal for three As far as ambiance it can get quite loud. This place is usually pretty busy and family friendly and metro accessible The Service is prompt and attentive.

Gypsy Kitchen was another great stop. It's Spanish tapas-style, and everything we ordered was so…read moreflavorful. We shared the tabbouleh, beef kabob, octopus, and croquettes, and everything was on point. Special mention to the chocolate raspberry espresso martini because it was amazing -- I genuinely wish I could've had ten of them. We finished with the olive oil cake for dessert, which was also delicious. Our waitress was awesome too. Such a fun meal overall.

This is such a good place to eat with friends and have a catch-up! I came on a weeknight so it…read morewasn't busy at all. The waiters were all wonderful and did not stop helping us. The food was some of the best tapas I have ever had. Literally everything was delicious and perfectly balanced with umami, tart, spice, sweet. My personal highlights were the mussels, croquettes, grilled kebab, jamon, hummus, and cheesecake. I also grabbed their purple gin drink and it was very yummy!

Big fan of the Betsy! I have been dying to try it since I am a huge Gin fan and I had heard it was…read morea Gin bar. I can confirm that the drinks are delicious as is the food. While I love a good Gin cocktail, oddly Gin and Tonics are not my favorite, well that was until I had an Earl Grey Gin and Tonics from the Betsy. It was incredible, highly highly recommend!! Very much looking forward to going back and trying more of their cocktails.

Still loving this place! The "how you doin" is such a special drink. So unique! I wasn't super…read morecrazy about the "could I be wearing anymore clothes," as it was bitter and overly strong on lime. But I will come back for other drinks and especially how you doin'. Unagi and pivot were both good too. The baguette was super fresh and absolutely amazing. Both spreads were also good. The cheese waffles were good small. The mussels were great quality but the sauce was rather tasteless.

I have been going to Barrel since they opened in the mid 2010s. As someone who loves whiskey this…read moreis the place to go for a range of offerings. The bar staff has always been knowledgeable on providing recommendations. For instance, they were the first place I tried the Old Forrester Birthday Bourbon. While it's not something I get frequently, since then I treat myself to it every full moon. They have selections from around the world and I have sent many friends here and they have been impressed. Also while their menu seems small-please know everything they offer that they do very well. The burger is delicious, the fries, the mac and cheese and wings are some of my favorite items. Go and enjoy!

Popped in for happy hour on a Friday around 5pm. Arrived when it was still pretty slow and was able…read moreto take my pick for seating at the bar. The bartender was friendly and helpful, I'm not a whisky girl so I went with wine. My partner tried a whiskey that was recommended and then a whiskey based cocktail that were both really good. For food we tried the fat fries they were delicious, hot fresh and plentiful! My partner also ordered the chicken sliders, 3 fried chicken (thighs I believe) on biscuits with a drizzle of honey. The sliders were a bit dry for my liking and lacked any flavor/seasoning. Chill vibes and good service I would definitely return!

After almost a year, I returned to DC Vegan. What a pleasant surprise it was to be back at this…read morecharming spot--and I'm not just talking about the quality and freshness of the food, but also getting to see Kelly again; she actually remembered me and what I'd ordered a year ago! Kelly, you're amazing--thanks for being the person you are! And by the way, the "squid" mushroom is addictive!

As a non-vegan--adamantly so--I was very surprised how delicious DC Vegan's cuisine is - not just…read morein taste, but in texture. The filet mignon was honestly, in many ways, better than the genuine article. But high props to the cheese dish: every cheese was some of the best cheeses I've had, sans or with milk.

Everything was fantastic. Service best in DC. Loved the pastas and desserts. Plus just a wonder…read moreplace to relax and enjoy the meal.

This Michelin star restaurant more than lived up to the hype! To celebrate my friend's graduation,…read morewe opted for a luxury tasting menu and could not have been more impressed. From the intro milk bread to the caviar sorbet to the fried bread pudding, each bite was perfectly crafted and absolutely delicious. The pork and lychee salad, as everyone says, is a huge standout! The pasta in papillote was hearty and rich, while the udon with clams was light and fantastic. The cod, while a little less flaky than I prefer, was served on a delicious sauce with perfect wasabi on the side. And the fried chicken was EXTRAORDINARY! Probably the best fried chicken I've ever had. Our server Jacob was fantastic: extremely patient, thoughtful, and funny as well. He made the night a huge success for us and took care of us extraordinarily well. Every staff member was extremely kind and constantly enhancing the experience without being overwhelming. The interior is beautiful, and I love the open kitchen. I hope I can come back one day and sit at the kitchen counter! I highly encourage you to go visit Rose's Luxury... but you better bring me with you!!