I went to CHLOE in DC and honestly, I've walked past this place so many times and had no idea there…read morewas a gym inside. I love that they have a whole fried fish because the presentation alone is spectacular. They also had a featured menu, I'm not sure if it changes weekly or monthly, and my date got the curry shrimp which was honestly a really good size portion. I was super tired that day so we were kind of in and out, but I'd definitely go back. The drinks were good too. Cute place and solid service - loved the bread as well

Casual neighborhood vibe - great outdoor atmosphere although the best seat is at the bar where you…read morecan see the kitchen prep the most delectable sharables. Friendly for dg owners, great service, and fresh, tasty food carefully curated. The spices are creatively woven into the Newell plated dishes. Great for groups, take out and for a local meal. Vegan options! My favs by far - the penne pasta with pork ragout, and the Flat iron Minute Steak with shiitakes and the caramelized Cauliflower.

A friend and I stopped by on a Saturday afternoon without a reservation and were pleasantly…read moresurprised to be seated right away. I ordered the pancake stack, which is the main reason I keep coming back. The pancakes are consistently delicious and come with eggs, hash browns, and your choice of meat. My meal included scrambled eggs (it was just one egg ), hash browns that needed a little seasoning, and bacon that looked undercooked for my taste. My waiter was friendly and attentive. When I mentioned that I prefer my bacon crispy, he was happy to take it back. It seemed like they simply put the same bacon back on the flat top, so it still wasn't quite what I was hoping for, but I appreciated his willingness to help. My friend ordered the fish and chips. The steak fries were really good, but the fish itself was just okay. Overall, I know every restaurant has an off day, and this experience won't keep me from coming back. The pancakes are still worth the visit. Next time, I'll be a little more specific about my preferences from the start.

My friend booked brunch at Ted's. I hadn't been in years. Breakfast all day is always good! On the…read moreSunday after the 4th, we were seated right away. The service was quick - our food came out within 10 minutes after we ordered. I ordered two eggs make your mark plate. Instead of sour dough, I substituted a biscuit. What a lovely idea! The biscuit was the best I've had in a long time. I'm so pleased we decided to go to Ted's. If you're looking for breakfast all day- Ted's is great!

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!

Brunchy fried rice was good. It was well seasoned but a bit spicy per some chopped chilies. I would…read moresay it's an overall medium spice level. They have varied menu options for all appetites. Service is great. Employees friendly. Great ambiance inside with their seating, bar, and decor.

I still find myself craving this place! It came highly recommended on TikTok, and it definitely…read morelived up to the hype. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to take many photos because my phone was dying, but the hostess was incredibly kind and offered to charge my phone for me in their space. That small gesture made the experience even better. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. The biscuits were perfectly done--not dry at all, but buttery, soft, and even better with the pimento cheese spread. The combination was amazing! My steak was tender, juicy, and cooked to perfection, while the broccoli had the perfect crisp texture that added a nice balance to the meal. The restaurant itself has a beautiful rustic yet modern atmosphere. The dim lighting creates a cozy feel, with most of the brightness coming from the natural sunlight that fills the space. Between the incredible food, welcoming service, and inviting ambiance, this spot is definitely one I would return to again.

we were in and out in one hour thanks to how delicious this was. took a recommendation from a…read morefriend and got the garlic butter steak and salmon collar. both were great. the salmon collar is such value for the money, incredibly tender. the grilled carrots were sweet and in a nutty + balsamic sauce. the tartare was not as good as i thought it would be though vibes were also good -- not super stuck up but clearly had the choreography down.

Our party of four had dinner at this restaurant recently. The decor is modern, without an…read moreidentifiable theme. We ordered the large porterhouse steak and a full rotisserie chicken to share as entrees. For sides, we enjoyed trumpet mushrooms and asparagus. The pumpernickel was fresh and hot--but it cost $14 for a small loaf. Maybe skip that unless you are carb-deprived. The cocktails looked interesting, but expensive. We opted for tap water and a later cocktail at home. Service was excellent, but our waiter was spread thin over several tables. Water refills came often. They charged an $8.13 "kitchen benefit fee", which I don't agree with. Restaurant owners need to handle their staff pay and benefits internally. We may be back later in the Fall when friends visit DC, but we will avoid the cocktails and bread.

The Duck & The Peach is clearly going for something. James Beard finalist, named one of DC's 25…read morebest by the Times, Rammy's pastry chef of the year on staff. The room has warmth and intention. They want you to feel like you're at a dinner party. Fine. But we came for brunch, and brunch is where the concept starts to strain a little. The brunch burger is the best example. A burger, by design, is not an upscale item. You can execute it at a high level, but it fights the premise. This one had a dense, undersized patty sitting inside a brioche bun that was doing too much. The bun-to-meat ratio was so off that I finished the patty and kept chewing bun on its own for another few bites. That's not a burger. That's a bread course that happened to contain meat. The steak and eggs were prepared well, no complaints there. And a note on the "fries": they're actually cubed home fries, which caught me off guard, but the portion was bigger than expected and they were solid. The bakery basket was good. The pastry program here has a real reputation and you can taste why, even if nothing in it made me stop mid-bite. The service charge situation is worth knowing about going in. A 20% service charge is added automatically, in lieu of gratuity. At least they're upfront about it on the website, but it's the kind of thing that makes you do math on every item as you read the menu. The food overall is fine. Genuinely fine. Nothing was bad. But for what they're charging in this context, and with the pedigree they're trading on, "fine" doesn't close the loop. DC has no shortage of brunch spots that either deliver more for the price or at least give you one thing you're still thinking about the next day. Nothing here did that. Maybe dinner is a different story. The rotisserie program is what they're really built around, and I'd be willing to find out. But for brunch specifically, I wouldn't prioritize coming back.

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

I celebrated my birthday at Ambar on 8th Street SE in Washington, D.C., with a party of 13. The…read morerestaurant was clean, cute, and beautifully decorated, and the upstairs bar area was gorgeous. The bartender was also extremely friendly and provided excellent service. Unfortunately, the brunch experience was very disappointing. Our table was in a tight area near the kitchen, and the music was so loud that it was difficult to hear one another. The food service was extremely disorganized. Some guests never received their meals, while others received meals they didn't order. As the birthday girl, I had to intervene when an argument developed between the waitress and one of my guests over a bowl of potatoes. The waitress insisted my guest had already received them, but she had not. My guest was so hungry from waiting that she eventually began eating from another guest's plate. Honestly, who's going to lie about not receiving a bowl of potatoes during a Saturday brunch? My own omelette was not tasty, and I did not care for the white sauce, although the potatoes were good. The mimosas were good as well, except for the hibiscus flavor. We spent over $800 for our party of 13, yet several guests left without receiving their correct meals. We ultimately went next door to Matchbox so everyone could eat and continue the birthday celebration. I want to acknowledge the beautiful atmosphere and excellent bartender, but the overall service and organization were disappointing. Spending over $800 and leaving with hungry guests and incorrect or missing orders is unacceptable. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and improves how large parties are handled.

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!!

The stand out dish was the Pork and Lychee salad. It was tasty but I wish there was more pork. Be…read moreprepared to spend some money. The experience is what you're paying for "choose your adventure." Chris our server was super helpful and attentive, and even treated us to a special dessert. Resys only

This review is mainly for their incredible service. My husband and I were looking for a spot to…read morewatch the US v Australia game and our original pick was too packed, thankfully we found this spot on Yelp. We arrived about an hour before the game. We loved that it was still empty so we could get prime seating. The server who welcomed us was so friendly and kind. 5 stars to him! We were there during happy hour and ordered quite a few Mango Cart beers we enjoyed. Another friend joined us right before the game and we all enjoyed our food. I liked my shrimp taco and carne asada taco. My husband really liked his al pastor quesadilla. Our friend thought her steak bowl was fine. The chips we ordered at some point were decent too. The food came out really quickly at first. The server mentioned that it was part of a pop-up kitchen. The vibe of the place is a bit like an underground bar, but great for catching a World Cup game. They turned up the volume for the match and it thankfully wasn't too overcrowded.

We happened upon this place when we were in the area after dinner. It was a Saturday night and it…read morewas surprisingly pretty quiet when we arrived, which I think was around 9pm. We sat at the bar near the back and were immediately greeted. The bartenders were super kind and quick. They chatted with us, but didn't linger. It was a great mix. They also ensured our drinks, including our water, were always full. They also brought out some snacks (on the house) for us. Music was on, but not too loud. We stayed for awhile, and pretty soon we looked up and were like, oh my gosh, this place is packed! Pretty soon there were people everywhere and it was so loud. We decided at that point we wanted to head out, but the bartenders still made sure to say goodbye. We will definitely be back when we are back in DC. Great vibes, atmosphere, and service!

Yep. If you're reading this, you should just make that reservation and go... and yes, I would…read morerecommend a reservation because this place is pop-u-lar, and I see why. The space itself is bright and airy and a bit on the noisy side. But the service was very good, and the food was served quite quickly. I've been on a shakshuka kick lately, so I opted for the the Sweet Potato Shakshuka, which is described as: Sweet Potato Curry, with Chickpeas and Sunny Eggs with a the chicken add-on - gotta get that protein in, after all. This was one of the most unique shakshukas I'd ever had... It literally tasted like a curry dish you might get at your local Indian restaurant, with a bit of a brunch flair to it. The curry itself had a wee bit of spice and was a bit sweet - but that could have been from the sweet potatoes. The chicken was served in a bowl on the side, which felt a bit... odd... I would've expected it to be incorporated into the main dish. It was kind of bland and a bit lukewarm, so I don't know that I'd order that again... but I would definitely order this again!

True to its name, Unconventional Diner is not your average brunch spot - it delivers on fun and…read moreunique dishes (available until 3:45pm). The Tikka dish with fried egg was tasty, but wish paneer or larger protein option was built-in (not an upcharge)! The creamy red Tikka curry sauce, caramelized onions, crispy brussel sprouts, and fried ere tasty and paired well, the dish felt incomplete and something was missing, maybe some paneer or naan? I paid $5 for a side of zesty naan topped with different spices and really wish it came with the dish just came with it. While I was tempted to order the falafel, I couldn't justify shelling out another $5 for another upcharge and spend $10 on them for a total of $26 for just an entree - when these 2 upcharges should have been included in the entree by default. Wish there were more fun vegetarian dishes on the menu. Might come back for drinks and to explore the menu!