Food was excellent as was services. It's a higher end southern BBQ style restaurant. Short ribs were excellent and Brussels sprouts side were like a dessert. The cornbread skillet was also great. Definitely worth a visit while in DC. read more

Tried Yardbird for brunch for the first time and had a great experience! I was seated right away without a reservation, which was a nice surprise. My waitress was super friendly, bubbly, and really knew the menu. She gave some great recommendations. I ordered the American breakfast and the biscuit French toast. Everything was good! The sunnyside eggs were especially great, and both the sausage and bacon were cooked really well. Even the arugula salad that came with the breakfast stood out. It had a light lemon vinaigrette that I really enjoyed. The hash browns with a fried block delight. I wasn't sure what to expect with the biscuit French toast, but it tasted exactly like it sounds. biscuits turned into French toast. It didn't have that classic French toast flavor, but it was still really good and worth trying. The atmosphere was nice, pretty packed, but the noise level was just right. My waitress checked on me often, which I appreciated. I'll definitely be coming back for brunch! read more

Yardbird - All American Breakfast Biscuit French Toast - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We had a 7:30 PM reservation on April 25 at Yardbird Southern Table & Bar to celebrate my birthday. When we called to confirm--as requested--we were informed that the restaurant had been bought out for a private event. The response we received was, "Didn't we call you already?" Unfortunately, we had not been contacted, and this left us scrambling at the last minute with family, friends, and out-of-town guests already committed to the plans. It was a significant inconvenience, especially for what was meant to be a special occasion. On a positive note, we were able to pivot to another establishment that handled our group with professionalism and care. We truly appreciated their ambiance and service, which helped salvage the evening. I hope Yardbird Southern Table & Bar improves its communication and reservation management so other guests don't experience a similar disruption. read more

We had such a great time & brunch at Yardbird! We brought family visiting from out of town, and it was the perfect spot to show off. We ordered the cobb salad, fried chicken sliders, the "gravy boat" (FYI - it's actually a sandwich!), and the huevos rancheros - everything was incredibly tasty. The Bloody Marys and cranberry mimosas were also fabulous. We came with our 10-week-old in a bassinet stroller (no high chair), and it was very easy to get in and comfortably park it by our table, which made the experience even better. The service was excellent - our server, Jarad, was top notch. Highly recommend for both locals and anyone hosting guests. The space is roomy with a great ambiance, and the food perfectly matches the modern comfort vibe. read more

Came here for a business dinner and had a great time. The staff was great, and the food was very good. The location is well situated and has a great bar scene. read more

Service was friendly, attentive, and overall one of the highlights of the visit. The menu is straightforward and not overwhelming, which made ordering easy. Prices are reasonable, and the children's menu is especially generous for the cost. The bathrooms could definitely use some attention--they weren't very clean, and the hand soap had a strong chemical smell that reminded me of a perm solution. An 18% service charge is automatically included in the bill, which is something to keep in mind when dining here. I didn't manage to take photos of the food, only the dessert, but here's what we tried: The lemon pepper wings were decent--not crispy enough but nicely seasoned, though not particularly standout. The short rib with mashed potatoes was flavorful and tender, though slightly on the salty side. Still, it was a satisfying dish overall. The kids' burger was surprisingly good and better than what you usually find on most children's menus. The chicken soup was also decent--very flavorful with cilantro, avocado, and chicken, and all the ingredients worked well together. That said, it's probably not something I'd order again. For dessert, the banana cheesecake pudding was quite good and pleasantly not overly sweet. The apple pie à la mode had plenty of apples and good flavor, though there wasn't much crust or strudel topping. The apple texture fell somewhere in the middle--not too soft, not too firm. Personally, I prefer more crust and smaller apple pieces, but that's just a preference. The overall atmosphere felt like a typical casual bar-and-grill vibe--think along the lines of an Applebee's-style setting. We would return to try other things on the menu. read more

Yardbird - Apple Cobbler - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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When you're looking for an upscale Southern meal, yardbird is a great place to go. The interior is well decorated. The bar ambiance is great. The floorplan is unique, with the central bar and lower half level. The menu is not super vegetarian friendly, but you can make do with sides or substitutions. read more

Yardbird - Fried okra - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Great food and great experience. My husband and I have been to the Chicago location and this was our first time trying their DC spot. We were seated immediately and had multiple staff members touch our table. We ordered the Chicken and Waffles which is delicious and a must order here. The burger was very good but $35 is a steep price for a burger. It was good but nothing special. The skillet cornbread is a must order. The chive butter was delicious and it's a huge portion. They do place an automatic 18% gratuity on all checks. We tipped a little more since the service was phenomenal. The good is great but this place is expensive for southern food. read more

Yardbird - Skillet Cornbread - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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11:30 am Bartender : Paul This is my first time and it was a 5 min walk from my hotel Eldon Luxury Suites. I came to meet my late a$$ friend for brunch. I did too much drinking this holiday season and I opted for spirit free drinks. I started with the PASSION FRUIT BREEZE. Cute drink and it's a zinger ... maybe it's the ginger ale that gives that effect. My eggs came out really quickly . I asked for them to be fried and scrambled but they still came out lil' wet . It was not a big deal since they were still delicious. Enjoy your meal and the stylish ambiance. read more

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We like the fried chicken here very much. And I like the gin & tonic they serve, too! But we tried the popcorn shrimp appetizer & weren't impressed. Way too much batter. read more

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Yardbird was an amazing experience! I was searching for something close to my hotel for diner and yardbird was very close walking distance in the NW area of DC. From the time you enter you can tell that your dining experience is going to be enjoyable! The lighting, decor, and layout is extremely impressive. We orders their steak and braised short ribs with a side of Mac and cheese. Everything came out looking great and our service was outstanding! Yard bird offers a hero's discount! Don't be afraid to ask. We definitely plan to come again! read more

Yardbird - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food was good service was great. I had the chicken and waffles. They were good I thought chicken was roasted not fried but still good. Cousin had lobster Mac and cheese great presentation. Other cousin had crème brûlée waffles. Atmosphere was nice and clean. It's always busy so make reservations. I was able to make reservations as I was walking there. read more

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Recently we enjoyed eating at the Yardbird in DC. The food was juicy and full of flavor. The chicken biscuit was absolutely delicious. I liked their version of the deviled eggs.. The burger was cooked perfectly and the truffle fries were by far the best I've had. Lastly the sweet tea was on point and just the way I like it. The tea had bold flavor with a strong brew and just the right amount of southern sweetness. I loved every bite and the service was the icing on the cake. We will be back. I rate this place an easy 4.7 out of 5. read more

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overall a great experience. we went on super bowl sunday so it wasn't very crowded Sydney came right over and got us water and checked to see if we were ready to order anything. She was great, she answered my questions about the gluten free things and we placed our order. we started with the deviled eggs yardbird style, they were savory, I wish they would've cut the filling in half and added a few more salmon roe but other than that they were very good. I got the gluten free chicken and waffles (I missed this meal) they have a separate frier for it and let me tell you this meal did not disappoint. the chicken was crispy and juicy and the waffles were fluffy. it came with a cute little bottle of syrup and hot sauce, I went with the syrup and it was so good. there were little pieces of watermelon on the side which were meh since it's not in season. Overall my meal was delicious best gluten free chicken and waffles i've had out in a long time. my so got the american wagyu burger and said it was really good, I tried a fry and they were well done with the perfect amount of salt. the drinks were good as well, I got the sippin on trouble but feel like I should've gotten the bourbon drink because it went well with my chicken and waffles meal. overall can't complain and everything was appropriately priced for the area. cute spot, nice service, good food. read more

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Went here back in September. I'll never understand the negative reviews to the food at this place as I've never had anything bad yet! It has got to be in my top 10 favorite restaurants in DC. I will say I have experienced iffy service which wasn't the best but the food and ambiance makes up for it. This go around I decided to get the Wagyu burger. I usually would do the fried chicken, salmon, or french toast depending if it's brunch or dinner. I'd vary the sides or mooch off my friends and haven't had anything off putting. Anyway, something spoke to me to get the burger and I was thrilled. I still think of the burger and it's been a month+ since I've had it. My friends will tell me I need to let it go but I simply won't. I do want to add that the server attempted to sell me on the steak frites after I inquired on the price since it's labeled "MP" on the menu. I believe at the time it was $75 and I thought that was not worth it. At one point she highlighted it was boneless. I chuckled as I've never experience a bone-in steak frites before. read more

Yardbird - The Great American Wagyu Burger - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Coming from the National Book Festival at the convention center we stopped in here for a meal. The only had a brunch menu, which I assume is a weekend thing. But before getting to the menu, it took awhile to get serviced. We walked in and waited for a couple of minutes at the host stand and, when no one appeared, we just grabbed seats at the bar. It took the bartender awhile to acknowledge us as well, and the service was pretty slow. This could be because the restaurant applies an automatic 18% gratuity,, and this can certainly cause wait staff to not be as attentive when they know they get a good tip regardless. I will give the bartender some credit however, because they didn't have the hash browns I wanted so they nicely offered to provide some truffle fries on the house. When the meal came out the fries did not, and the waitress/bartender noticed and said she'd check on it. I appreciated this as well, and soon we got the fries. The food was delicious! I had the chicken biscuit sliders, and they provide some honey hot sauce that you simply must try. It made an already good sandwich even better. The truffle fries were also good. I washed it down with a blueberry bourbon lemonade. It was on the tangy side but still good. If they work on the service just a little bit they'd be five stars easy! read more

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After the car show we were hungry and came to yardbird. It was pretty busy when we arrived but I was able to snag a sane day reservation. We got the green juice, and the turmeric tonic juice, with the cornbread to start. For entrees we had the gravy train, chicken sliders with Caesar salad and the creme Brylee waffles. Honestly I would re-order everything all over again, it was just that good. Would definitely go back to try more and recommend, if in area. read more

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The jalepeno cheddar cornbread was sooooo good. Let's start there! It was hot & fresh and surprisingly we both loved that there was actual corn in the bread Lol. We were on the search for some good food in DC and Yardbird did not disappoint. It was located across the street from our hotel so it was perfect. We got there a little before closing and the service did not suffer because of it. Not only were our servers very attentive but we received our food quickly, it was hot and good. Very fulfilling! It's a cute spot, the lights were dim but there was still an upbeat feel. Some patrons were hanging at the bar while others were enjoying date night (us!) lol. We're not huge sweets people but both enjoyed the baked apple dessert and the food was delicious. read more

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Came to YardBird for restaurant week lunch and had a really nice nice. It was about 2pm on a Sunday and the restaurant was mostly empty. We walked into without a reservation and were seated immediately. We had a server come by straight away. He was very attentive all lunch and we ordered pretty much right away. Restaurant week was a pretty good deal $35 for lunch and a good sampling of their menu. What we got certainly would've been more expensive at the menu price which seemed honestly pretty high for a somewhat chain-restaurant vibe but nonetheless we really enjoyed our meals and were happy to try popular items at a deal! To start we had the fried green tomatoes which is their rake on a BLT and served with bacon and pimento cheese. It was fab! For my meal I had a fried chicken sandwhich with fries. The sandwhich was juicy and tender and a pretty large cut of chicken! Very filling entree. For dessert we had key lime pie which was fab. I opted out of cocktails but had a delicious peach arnold palmer that surpringly wasnt too sweet and super refreshing! Overall nice family-friendly vibe and a casual spot for a bite to eat. They have a great bar area so it seems like a nice spot to have appetizers with friends and some drinks and just hang out! read more

What a great experience we had! The restaurant is conveniently located and has beautiful decor and a large bar that puts out proper cocktails. The energy level is high so that means it is a bit noisy. Server was fantastic, engaging and helpful. We had fried green tomatoes, deviled eggs, Cajun shrimp and an amazing corn bread lathered in high fat butter. The mains looked amazing for my friends but I had the chicken and waffles. The chicken was so moist and flavourful that my taste buds were alive. Portion size was very large and that included the desserts! I had never seen a chocolate cake so large. Great meal and great service! read more

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If you blink you might miss it! If you're walking around DC it's likely you've seen Yardbird but haven't been in, you're missing out! We had a lovely meal that was great from drinks to entrees (we were too full to enjoy dessert but the choices looked great) We started with biscuits cuz it's January, cold outside and that calls for comfort food! They were 4 large biscuits with honey butter (not overly sweet and just right) and homemade jam which was just what we needed. I ordered the jumbo blue crab spicy pasta and loved every bite! The portion size was large enough I had left over to eat back at the hotel(hence the pic), one of the group ordered the wedge with fried chicken and ate the whole think and said the chicken was so tender and flavorful. My other friend ordered the burger, the flavors were delicious (who doesn't love a fried egg on a burger) only issue she had was because of the size she had to cut it with a knife and fork, it's too big to pick up and eat without missing out on all the flavors (unless you're one who can unhinge your jaw) Drinks were had and as a bourbon lover I recommend the blackberry bourbon lemonade. Definitely worth a visit and take your time to savor every bite. read more

Yardbird - Spicy crab pasta - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Visited this DC location next to the convention center for a quick lunch. It was the weekend, so it was a brunch menu. Big bar as you enter in the center, with seating around the rest of the restaurant. The gin cocktail I had was delicious! The cornbread was warm and the butter was perfectly balancing with the saltiness. The kids meals were above what we expected and our kids devoured it all. Service was nice, but a little slow. We weren't in a rush, so it didn't bother us. read more

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A nice ambiance after a long day of work. We sat at the bar for happy hour which had a decent variety of cocktails and bar bites. We ordered a Tommy's Margarita which was so so - after a little remixing it was alright. Starting with the Chef's Tasting Plate - loved the deviled eggs, the chicken biscuit was standard and the fried green tomato BLT was delicious except the fat on the bacon was too thick. The bbq grilled chicken satay was standard as well but the star of the show was the Texas Twinkie. A burst of flavor bombs - the bacon was glazed and cripsy, the pepper was firm, cheese was melted with a decent amount of salt - this is something I would order again to soak up the cocktails. This is where I have an issue - our initial bartender Tamika was very polite but then ended leaving without checking on us or saying a word. 20 min had passed until our new bartender Mainor (?) told us that she left as well as forgot to put in one of our orders. So he ended up comp'ing a round of pineapple margaritas (the best) as a good gesture. Overall it was a good experience for my first time and I look forward to returning. read more

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Over-hyped in my opinion... it was fine, but not a place I'd get excited about. I couldn't get over a soda water was $5!!!! The biscuits are what made this a good experience for me!!! The okra was also yummy. They're known for their chicken, so I was excited to try that, but their "not spicy" chicken was still spicy to me (not sure if I was served the wrong one or if it is just spicy). There was an event going on while we were there and when it ended, they were moving furniture in and out and left the door open to the (covered) outside area where they store furniture and it was SO cold, I had to put my jacket on during dinner. Probably won't go back, but if I did, I'd get the biscuits! read more

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First visit to Yardbird DC. Our initial introduction to Yardbird was during a trip to Las Vegas. So we made it our business to make a reservation and visit this location while in the DC area. We were joined by friends who were first timers. We were greeted as soon as we entered the door and promptly ushered to our table. The place was bustling, seems there was a company party on one side of the restaurant. In addition to the after work crowd. The decor is fitting, sets a relaxed evening vibe. Perfect for food and drinks. Comfortable seating and plenty of space for couples and larger groups. On to the food. For the appetizers we had both versions of the Deviled Eggs; the original and the Jalapeño and Bacon Jam. We also had the Cajun Popcorn Shrimp. For entrees, my wife and I shared the Chicken and Waffles and the Big Easy Blackened Shrimp & Grits. Our friends had the Spicy Blue Crab pasta and also tried the Shrimp and Grits. All of the food was amazingly delicious. Everyone raved over their dishes. For drinks we tried the Blackberry Bourbon lemonade, Firecracker in the Patch and the Southern Peach Bourbon. We had an awesome experience. Kudos to Lanita (manager) and Linda S. (server). The customer service was second to none. We frequent the area so we will return on our next visit. read more

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I ordered The Backyard BBQ Chicken Thigh was raw. Leg was cooked perfectly. Everything else on the plate was really delicious read more

Yardbird - The Backyard Barbecue - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

1. Southern peach drink was phenomenal - sweet and summery 2. That Mac and cheese was very cheesy. If that's your thing, you're in for a treat 3. I LOVE Caesar salad. They added an olive , and who could've suspected that it would really set it off. The salmon was perfection. 4. Server was kind, welcoming, not pushy 5. Chill vibes. We could hear each other speak (not too loud!) Added bonus: discount for Deltas in town for convention! read more

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I often come here after a conference at the conference center, and it never disappoints. All the appetizers from the corn bread, deviled eggs, fried okra, and brussels sprouts were amazing and cooked super well. The flavors were all so good, the texture, all amazing. The steak and frites were also a plus, cooked very nicely. It does get busy when there's a conference held so I highly recommend making a reservation. read more

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Some friends and I were attending an event in the area and decided to go here for dinner (more like a celebration dinner). We had reservations. I made sure to check out their menus in advance in addition to reading a few reviews and looked at some pictures. It helped me in deciding what I wanted to get. Here is what I got: Cocktail: "Gimme Some Sugar" Menu states it has Wheatley Vodka, Aperol, Strawberry Lemon Juice, and Vanilla Ice Cream. It came in a slender glass and was garnished with a strawberry. It was not overly sweet, which I liked. Very tasty. I would get it again. Side: Southern Street Corn Menu states it has Chipotle Crema, Farmer's Cheese, Fresnos, and Bacon. It was certainly a nice sized portion. Not only was this dish hot with steam, it was hot with heat too - a little more than I am used to, but I did my best to manage and held my own. Would I get it again? Yes, I would - I enjoyed the flavor of the dish - everything blended well together. Mains: St. Louis Ribs Menu states it as The Smoke Show I got 8 slices of ribs that were served on a dish covered with a smoke-filled glass container which was then lifted and spun so I could get that smoky aroma, and it was there for sure. It makes you want to really dig into the dish. I love that. I am sure these ribs were cooked for a while as the meat fell off the bone with ease and the sauce was amazing. Perfection. I was impressed at the quality of the food/drinks we had and the amazing service we got from our waitress (Linda), who took care of us and answered any questions we had. read more

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Sunday Brunch Goals: Achieved Came here on a Sunday during peak brunch hours and yep -- it was BUSY. Be prepared for a wait... unless the brunch gods smile on you like they did me. I scored a seat at the bar immediately (bless), which was a miracle because I was starving. Holy Trinity Hash Spicy, hearty, and absolutely packed with flavor. You get: Short rib, Dirty rice, Boiled peanut chili crisp Egg (I got mine over medium instead of sunny side up) But let me tell you... the real star of the show? The biscuit and that apple cinnamon butter -- OH. MY. GAWD. I physically could not take a bite of short rib without pairing it with biscuit + butter. It was a whole moment. Vibe Check Bustling, trendy, and totally Insta-worthy. Think: stylish crowd, warm lighting, upbeat energy -- the kind of place where you'd low-key want to take a flat lay of your plate. Service was friendly and fast despite the rush. Props to the team! Portions Slightly smaller than other brunch spots nearby but still super filling -- I didn't even finish it in one sitting. No complaints here. ________________________________________ TL;DR: Trendy spot, flavorful food, next-level biscuit situation. Worth the hype (and the wait). Visited: Sunday Brunch Pro Tip: Bar seating is your best brunch friend Don't skip the biscuit. Seriously. read more

Yardbird - Holy Trinity Hash - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I haven't had salmon this good in *awhile.* Okay, hear me out. It's super flavorful while still being light. Savory without being salty. Charred while not burnt. Cocktail? Also perfection. Pineapple-infused gin will be my go-to summer drink choice from now on. Sweet but not overly, great balance to an otherwise herbal gin. Why 4 stars? I wish the main came with *some* starch, even if a little without having to get a separate $14 side. Service: decent... pleasant for sure but missing a little tlc. But I digress ... would definitely look forward to coming back! read more

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My order was delicious! I had the jumbo crab cake. My friend had the chicken wings and they were dry. The service was great! Amazing service! The ambiance was a little much for me. Maybe could've been because they had events going on and that made it feel too loud for dinner. read more

Yardbird - Jumbo Jumbo Lump Crab Cake. - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My friend and I came on a very busy day, when many people were going for lunch from the convention center (like us). We made reservations about 45 min prior to our time to go, and we were seated within 10 minutes, despite a line out the door. The restaurant is pretty big with a large bar, great window views. I got the Spicy Blue Crab Pasta and it was SO good. I finished it so quickly and could've had more, despite the large portion size. My friend got the Blackened Shrimp & Grits, and she enjoyed hers too. It looked delicious! What I was really impressed by was the service. We were constantly checked on by our servers and they were very pleasant and helpful. read more

Yardbird - Spicy Blue Crab Pasta - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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YardBird has a great atmosphere for meetings, celebrations and more. Our very attentive server, Selina, was great. Whenever we needed anything she was there when we looked up. Our table ordered a slew of menu items. I shared the chicken and waffles with spiced watermelon. The watermelon pieces were a bit on the small side, but tasted decent. The chicken was moist and tender, but could have used a tad more seasoning. The waffles were delicious with the bourbon maple syrup. The collard greens were yummy and so was the sweet tea. YardBird is in many cities and I am glad to finally visit one in D.C. I look forward to returning on a future visit. Thanks so much read more

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Very cool and hip place with great service. Chicken and waffles: Half a chicken and waffles which were quite good. I really enjoyed the spiced watermelon as well. Nashville Hot Chicken: Not spicy at all, this was disappointing. Normally its a saucy spicy meal, but this was dry rubbed and not the least bit spicy. The Texas toast was not garlic bread, but it should be which would be a nice touch. 1/2 chicken is a lot of food! Mac n cheese: This was good! Crispy top and very cheesy, almost a cheese sauce. The cocktails were excellent. My wife added vodka to both mocktails and loved them both. Price: Expensive! You get a lot of food with each meal, but the total is quite steep, even for DC. Overall, I would definitely come back to try other offerings. I want to get the ribs and other BBQ items next time. read more

Hands down the best cinnamon roll I've had in my entire life. Everytime I'm visiting DC, I make a point to come to this restaurant. The food is so good, it honestly doesn't matter what you order. I've been here twice and each time the food blows my mind. The service is very quick - we had no wait and were sat immediately upon entry. There's soft enjoyable music playing in the background which really helps set the pace for your experience. Can't recommend this restaurant enough. read more

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Portions are generous and the bbq sampler and wedge salad were plenty for 2. The tri tip nibs/ends are amazing. Drinks are great! read more

Yardbird - Wedge salad - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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When stepping into Yardbird you should automatically order the Deviled Eggs and an ice tea with lemon. This is a high volume spot but the servers and bartenders like Paul and Tamika do amazingly with making sure each of us feel taken care of. In terms of menu items The Farmer Bowl is fresh and perfect in portion. I like that it's not over sized so one doesn't feel stuffed after the meal. The key lime pie is extraordinary and so is there banana bread pudding. Which is massive and could feed a family of eight. The decor is wonderful here with their oval shaped bar and warm upbeat fun tones! This is a perfect spot for brunch or a large family party with all the food on the menu ordered to enjoy! I can't wait to be back! read more

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I have waited weeks to write this review about Yardbird because I wanted the situation to settle for a while and I wanted to be 100% certain that my initial reaction remained real in my mind. Plus I did not want to be "that guy" who complains about stuff like this. Yardbird did, in fact, serve us good food. The brisket huevos rancheros were tasty and I enjoyed them. My spouse also liked his All American Breakfast. So my review and the 1 star rating has nothing to do with the food. However, the service was atrocious. While we waited for more than 20 minutes to even be approached and brought menus, the tables and booths around us were served quickly with lots of conversation and talking and good service. In fact, we waited so long, that the manager (who was very friendly) assured us that the wait would be over soon (so she noticed) and that our server would take care of us immediately. Of course, he did not. He remained busy serving the tables around us. Serving them. Stopping to ask how their food was tasting; seeing if they wanted anything else. We should have left right then and there. However, it was cold out and we were hungry. So, we waited and waited and watched. When our server finally came to our table, he dropped the menus without a word. Then we waited another long bit of time. We got no chit chat. We got no smiles. We got no interaction. He never asked us how our food was or if we were happy with our meals. He did manage to eke out a "thank you" when he delivered the bill to us for payment. That was about the only thing he said to us. There were no smiles, no acknowledgement of us at all. Now, I am not a paranoid person. I do not think that everyone in the world is out to get me or to settle some score. But the incredible difference between our service and the service he provided to all the other tables around us tells me a story. The story is one of either homophobia or racism. There were no other gay couples in our server's station (all tables were multiple people of mixed sexes). There were also no people whose race was like ours. Everyone else was a race other than ours. This apparent act of homophobia/racism was pretty clear to me and to my spouse. This server had a problem with us and he was out to make us feel different, belittled and less than the other people around us. That is NOT okay under any circumstances. He should not have a job in the service industry. I find it hard to imagine that our server's attitude and behavior is not known to management and/or to other servers at this restaurant. If he will treat us like this, he will treat others like this too. Our server's name - just so the management knows - is Xavier C. We will not go back to Yardbird in Washington DC for obvious reasons and we do not recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

First time at yardbird. Cute decor. We came for brunch. Really enjoyed the white peach mimosas. The biscuits are a must have but next time I must try that jalapeno cornbread. I had to send my wagyu burger back bc I specifically asked prior to ordering not to have a runny egg. In general, massive portions. The crème brûlée pancakes were so tasty and the Mac and cheese was very good. I do wish our server was more attentive. Felt like he could have checked in more. read more

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