After a long day walking around the National Mall, we popped into Old Ebbitt Grill for dinner and…read moreabsolutely loved the experience. We didn't have reservations, so the wait for 2 around 5:30 on a Wednesday night was about an hour, but we decided to grab seats at the bar instead and got full service almost immediately. Huge shoutout to Matt, our bartender, who was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. Service overall was exceptional from start to finish. We started with the fried calamari and beet salad, which were both excellent and a perfect way to kick off the meal. For entrees, we had the steak frites and the New York strip with potatoes au gratin, plus a couple draft beers to wash it all down. Everything was fantastic, and the portion sizes were very generous. The building itself is part of the experience. It feels historic and full of character, with multiple dining rooms and four different bars that each had their own slightly different ambiance while still keeping that classic historic pub vibe. For a full dinner with appetizers, drinks, and entrees, expect around $100 per person -- but honestly, the quality, atmosphere, and service made it feel well worth it. Definitely a spot I'd come back to anytime I'm in DC.

Went there for a quick lunch before catching the Amtrak. The restaurant, opened in 1850s was said…read moreto be the oldest dining salon in Washington DC. The vibe confirms this: huge dining rooms, huge bar areas, gorgeous decors, and numerous newspapers etc. about the events that happened there. Of course, the restaurant was packed with tourists, but due to its size it was not difficult to reserve a seat just 2 days before. For food I got the Hot Roast Beef sandwich no sauce and sub side with asparagus. The dish came out slowly perhaps because there were too many people (? So I had to devour it in just 10min... The sandwich was stuffed with tons of roast beef, as well as some melted Gruyère cheese and cherry pepper relish. The beef was kind of dry to me; I wish I could get a side of jus to dip in. The relish was fantastic: spicy and a bit sweet and sour. I also liked the asparagus which was topped with parmesan and pine nuts. The staff acted warm and welcoming but I felt that they were mostly just reciting the scripts. Still, because of its history, food and location, I recommend you to try this restaurant when visiting DC!

Lewis was absolutely amazing. We had a group of 8 and while other servers are intimidated by…read moregroups, he was a rockstar! We had chips and salsa, chips and spinach dip, crab and artichoke dip, biscuits, au poivre steak frites, burger, chicken and waffles, everything was amazing! I hope to comeback back again the next time I'm in DC. The food was so good my son wouldn't let me take a picture before diving in.

Amazing Service! Amazing Food! Great Ambiance! We were…read moreseated within minutes or our reservation. They have an incredible and diverse menu. I personally had the Farmhouse Platter which had the best friend chicken I have ever had, amazing pork ribs, tasty sliders, and a delicious escabeche salad. My coleslaw was fresh but didn't have quite as much flavor. I still enjoyed it. I also tried their Maple Finished Bourbon which was very delicious! So much so that I got a bottle to bring home. Very reasonably priced for such a delicious bourbon! Our server Edgar was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and a true pleasure! Thank you Founding Father's for a great night! I will be happy to return next visit to D.C.

Super friendly bartenders! Jessica and Chloe (the twins) are so much fun, and the GIANT TVs keep…read moreyou entertained watching your favorite team. This is, and always will be, the SPOT!

Wonderful spot to stop just off Dupont Circle, had light snacks. Two bars lots of TVs, attentive…read morestaff. Had a wonderful friendly bartender, Chloe. Would definitely come back. TK

Today I visited the historic Tabard Inn Restaurant. In existence since 1922, you immediately feel…read morelike you have stepped back in time when you enter. The place is carved up into unique spaces, from dark private lounge areas to dining spaces to sun-soaked dining rooms. It is a visual treat! As for food, I tried several Starters and mostly enjoyed them. I started with the Tabard donut because why not start a meal with dessert right?! And when it's named after the establishment it has to be good. And it was! The sugar sprinkled cake donut was warm and tasty - a must try! I also ordered the corn soup. It was a small bowl of, you guessed it, kernel corn infused soup base with a crusty covering. The shell (reminded me of crème brûlée) was good, but I was a bit disappointed that the soup was only lukewarm. The best part of the meal was the hush puppies. They had a bit of a spicy kick and were slightly greasy, but they were a comfort food delight! I will definitely get more of them when I return! I consider this place a must try...you heard it here first (or third or fortieth...)

If you are in DC and looking for an incredible brunch, this is the place!…read more The food and service are always top notch along with an ambiance that is unmatched in DC

Excellent and loved the sopa criolla! So many great brunch options. Clean, good service and good…read morelocation.

I was there for an event that included a buffet. The food was really good. I plan to go back soon…read moreto eat off their menu.

Amazing service and food. Came here specifically for the parmesan truffle fries and it was so worth…read moreit. The best I've ever had! The Capital burger was good too. They also provide complimentary sweet pickles. Enormous thanks to our server, Stephon!! We loved his contagious smile, he treated us with so much respect and kindness.

Have you ever been to a high end place and ordered a burger? You get that look like ordering steak…read moreat a great seafood place. Well I do enjoy burgers and plenty of places have upped their burger game. As much as it cost for a burger at certain fast food places you might as well hit up some of these other places. The prices are basically the same now. On a few trips to Capital Grille I did go with the burger and so I decided to check out its affiliate Capital Burger. Capital Burger actually has more burger options to choose for over Capital Grille and a more slimmed down menu. Still with the name burger in its name, you know where their focus is. I went with the bacon cheeseburger that comes with candied smoke bacon that came at $22 with your chose of sides (fries or various salads). It was cooked to the perfect medium rare and you can tell when a burger is cooked with better ingredients and cooked with a give a damn. It was not thrown together, and the fries were not just sitting under a heating lamp. I actually ordered a to go burger for the spouse. Here is where customer service comes in. I was asked how far I had to travel and the person taking my order said she will separate portions so it will travel better. Thank you. It is that little extra that goes a long way. This time I went with the Capital Burger to go along with some key lime pie to nibble on later. Great service and great food. There are plenty of good burger places but if you are a burger fan then definitely check this place out. Absolutely no disappointment. For a true high end burger experience I have no problem giving this place a solid five stars.

Steph/Steff/Stephanie (manager ? hostess ?); sharp, on top of things, made sure we had a quiet…read moretable for our business dinner. James Parker and Carlos great service. great suggestions.

Finally got to check out St. Anselm and it did not disappoint! It's a cool vibe for dinner with…read morefriends or even a date night. The staff are super attentive to everything going on. They made sure to keep our table clean and gave us new silverware and plates before or entrees arrived. Any food that we did not finish was boxed up and put into bags for us. The manager was actively walking around the restaurant, making sure that every guest were enjoying their dinner. The food was good all around but there are some dishes that outshine the rest. The ribeye and New York strip were very good. The butchers steak I got for my son and he didn't really like it, it was lacking flavor. If you do anything when you go, please make sure to get the biscuits. Hands down THE BEST BISCUITS I've ever had lol. They are the most flaky and buttery biscuits, you can count each layer that these have. Pro tip is to ask for butter and the house made jam. The pimento cheese is good with them but it becomes a little too decadent. Overall I'm happy we made the decision to come here, we will be back soon.

@lediplomatedc warm shrimp salad (of course) & Roast Beef with horseradish cream, on caraway…read morebaguette --- impeccable service, and vibes as usual it's very kind of them to split portions and plate separately for sharing!

Quite a famous and historic restaurant. In DC, so let's try it. It definitely stands out as you…read moreapproach it and you enter a very happening bar area. Very loud and electric atmosphere. They have a nice selection of cocktails and beer. The salade verte was artistically presented with radishes and a nice vinaigrette. It was topped with green beans which seemed a tad odd. French onion soup was a must try. It had a nice cheesy crust and croutons soaked in the soup. So classic and very tasty. The steak frites was also classic. The frites were tasty and crispy and the steak was cooked well. The steak was slightly small. The roasted salmon was cooked perfectly--very moist and a crisp skin. The fava beans and pea sauce was very creamy. The trout amandine was also cooked well with crispy skin. FYI It is cooked in a ton of butter. We did not order any of the dishes suggested by our waiter LOL, he steered us to the most expensive entrees. His service was quite good, perhaps a tiny bit snooty.

have visited dc & nyc locations. always delicious…read more always consistent. love the food and the photo booth. service was a little slow. we waited 30 min for our server to come check on us once we finished eating and we had to skip dessert because we had an event to attend.

First, the service. Our waitress said they had "Coke products," so I ordered a Coke. I am from…read moreAtlanta, so you can't trick me. If that Coke wasn't a Pepsi, it was definitely a Coke Zero or Diet Coke. It tasted awful. Now, the food. The fries were pretty decent, but the au jus that came with my French dip wasn't hot, and it wasn't enough for the whole sandwich. The bread is supposed to get lost in the au jus with every bite. I had to ask for another boat. The menu said the sandwich had Gruyère, but if it was there, I couldn't taste it. I could taste horseradish and arugula. It wasn't worth the $33 menu price. The ambiance is a bit loud. The restaurant is very reverb-y, so I heard lots of talking (though some of it was probably due to the music's being too loud), but the waitstaff didn't compensate, so it was hard to hear their voices.

Wow! We came here to celebrate my dad's 80th birthday and Chef Geoff's made it a night to remember!…read moreEverything was top notch from friendly service to delicious food. Definitely get the ricotta donuts for dessert! We will definitely be back! Highly recommend this restaurant for any occasion!

We recently went to Chef Geoff's and had the best waitress. Lyana's friendliness, energy and making…read moreeveryone at the table feel so welcomed was an absolute treat! We will definitely come back and ask for Lyana. She truly represents what the hospitality industry should be and wish that her aura and energy would be emulated across this industry! This Chef Geoff's location is lucky to have her as she made this spot so enjoyable. Should have shared some food pictures but was too busy taking in the great food, experience and company. Next time! I can safely say that the sweet & spicy cauliflower as an appetizer and blackened salmon as an entree were both delicious.