Delicious! Food was super good, loved the bread and the branzino was a winner for sure. Love that they have toum as well, my favorite! Service was great, they were super busy but our waitress was nice, and the place looked gorgeous. Definitely sit outside if it's nice out. Loved it read more

Agora DC - Grilled Chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Agora is a go-to for a dinner with friends. It's a perfect spot to share a bunch of dishes, have good drinks, and be in a fun atmosphere. My favorite dishes are the dips, chicken, octopus, branzino, and mushrooms, but you can't go wrong trying anything! read more

The ambiance is fabulous, I'd go there on a date! The kunefe was excellent Rest of the food was ok, average for the price. read more

Agora DC - Künefe - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The lentil soup was a 6/10 and the baklava was a 5/10. Ambience was great. I sat at the bar in the corner and felt relaxed and well-catered to. The restaurant is busy so if you order meat, the wait is long so it's best to put that order in when you order your drinks. My friend ordered the Branzino and the little piece I had it was amazing. The seasonings on that fish were just right. I'm not sure if I would come back. I've had better pita elsewhere so the food wasn't a great experience for me so for that alone I wouldn't come back. read more

So I've been here for brunch and brunch was good-- not amazing-- but for the value it's a super good deal. The dinner however blew me away. As a last minute date night reservation, we booked a table for dinner. It takes a lot for me to be blown away and the $75 for two lamb chops was INSANE. Just purely delicious. We ordered rare and it came out PERFECTLY (hard to do with a packed restaurant) and the ottoman rice was delicious and a new try for me. The server was extremely accommodating for my allergies and the host stand was super accommodating and attentive. The entire experience was great the second we entered. I will be coming back-- even if it's just for those lamb chops and lebneh. read more

Agora DC - Lamb chops for 2 - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

LOVED agora!! Food, drinks, and service were all phenomenal. I made a reservation for dinner for 4 and was seated quickly. I enjoyed a spread of different dips, sangria, a rack of lamb, and rice. I look forward to coming back for brunch or for the great ambiance at the bar. read more

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Honest review: Came here for brunch with a few of my girlfriends. The place was nice but we were sitting outside on a hot day. Food: the spreads were pretty good, the bread was delicious. I loved their sausage from turkey and the bread that tasted like pizza. The hummus was a little flavorless. The eggs... I can only say they needed salt because they had no flavor. The drinks: I had a mint lemonade because I wasn't drinking, but it was really good and refreshing. My friends had mimosas and they were complaining how warm they were. I was expecting the jar to be left at the table but they only came around once in a while to refill. I ordered a water and it came 20 minutes later. Overall I had a good time but I don't see myself coming back. Please add a wider variety of dishes to your brunch because it was too much eggs and it was disappointing, also maybe get some sauces to add some flavor to the eggs. Thank you for the good time. read more

Came here during restaurant week and it was packed, luckily we had reservations. Upon arriving we were seated immediately and given menus. But it didn't take us long to choose since the restaurant week menu only had a select few options. Our waiter helped us with suggestions. Appetizers and entrees all came at a reasonable time however it took a bit for dessert to come. All the dishes were small, but we did leave feeling full. They were slider sized, please look at my imagines for reference. The food itself wasn't worth the price. Maybe it was the select restaurant week items but we got different items on the menu to try, but none of them really stood out and tasted amazing. It's something I can cook up at home but plated in a way that made it look better than it actually is. I dont think I would come back. Overall a 3.5 star. Pro: -Nice atmosphere -Great waiter and service Con: -Food was overhyped and nothing special that made it unique or good read more

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Before I dive into the review, I'd like to mention that this was my first time trying Turkish food and absolutely enjoyed it. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by two hosts that were both nice and cheerful. As it was hot, we asked to be seated but if dining outdoors is your thing, they have plenty of seats and the area is covered too. When I walked inside, I was immediately impressed at how beautiful the decor was and the details complimented each other. Once we sat down, we were greeted by our waitress and I wish I asked for her name. She was short with dark hair and a thick Middle Eastern accent. She was amazing, enthusiastic, and attentive. As this was my first time, I literally let her choose my meal as I wasn't sure what to try. My friend and I ordered the following: -Sampler platter with all of the spreads All of the spread were delicious but keep in mind that they're probably a spoonful of each spread so portions are small. -Lahmacun (lamb flat bread) This was beyond delicious but more so tapas style -Lamb chops It came with two lamb chops with sautéed broccoli. The lamb chops were a bit bland and needed more flavor or just salt in my opinion. -Passionfruit sorbet Taste like real fruit and very refreshing. It was topped with edible orchid. -Aegean spirit cocktail It was like a flavor explosion but probably a bit much going on. It would've tasted much better without the lavender as the gin was already floral as it was. -Wishful thinking I wasn't a huge fan of this cocktail as it was extremely tart and too complex for my liking. It had vodka, ginger, chamomile, lemon, prosecco, and a cucumber popsicle. As you can see, there was too much going on in this cocktail. Although, I wasn't the biggest fan of the cocktails but j will attest that the food was delicious. The customer service was spot on and our waitress was on top of it (in a good way). This place is also good for date nights as it's dark and intimate but also good for if you're just hanging out with your girlfriends or friends too. read more

Agora DC - @dineinaflash - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Celebrated my birthday brunch here with my friends. They were very cooperative with my party of 15 and they were able to accommodate my last minute modifications. Loved the labneh!!! The French toast was my tables favorite... we might have ordered 8 FTs a minute before the kitchen closed. Bottomless was very much bottomless! Overall I had a great time on my birthday and would definitely recommend this spot for a bottomless brunch. read more

Really enjoyed Agora in DC! It was a delight to try the endless Turkish Mezzes and breakfast items here, along with the bottomless mimosas! The overall price per person seemed worth it since it was all bottomless. Would definitely recommend coming with a group of friends to experience the brunch in its entirety - you have the liberty of ordering the entire brunch menu! Service is great too. read more

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Great food and service! I have eaten there multiple times. Would highly recommend it. read more

Food was amazing thanks to Agusto and Lionel was the fastest with the drinks I've ever seen... An amazing time all around!!!

HORRIBLE SERVICE!!!! I'm beyond SHOCKED at how terrible the service is. This place is NOT an upscale eatery. It's a SOUP KITCHEN. You are HUSTLED OUT LIKE CATTLE. They want you to get the eff OUT as soon as you pay. You haven't finished your food? TOO BAD. They are CLEANING UP and telling you to LEAVE. The service was EGREGIOUS. The 20% service charge makes a MOCKERY of what decent service should be. Please save yourself a headache and avoid their WATERY mimosas and go somewhere decent LEST you enjoy having plates SNATCHED away as you're finishing. NEVER COMING BACK AND TELLING EVERYONE TO AVOID THIS PLACE!!! read more

Got full off of Mimosas and hors d'oeuvres/small plates! We reserved a cute air conditioned room two weeks in advanced for a group of 11. Bottomless bunch (food & drinks) was $39.99 a person for a two hour limit. The food was tasty and the drinks were too. The Bloody Mary's were chunky and spicy. Not my preference, but you may like it if that's your style. I really enjoyed the pita bread with hummus and cheese spreads, the Greek yogurt parfait was delicious, and the smoked salmon was a delight too. You order as the waiters come around; they will not bring out plates automatically like other places do. Our waiter was nice, but seemed stressed. All employees wore masks and hand sanitizer was provided. There were three small bathrooms and a shared hand wash area. Overall, this place was a yummy cute spot for dates and/or hanging out with friends in the city! read more

Agora DC - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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My FAVORITE bottomless bunch spot! Endless food and drinks for a good price! Make sure you go with a reservation. Except to feel a little squished if you go with a larger group, but that shouldn't stop the fun!! SERVICE - 3.5/5: Because Agora is so popular, service is sometimes slow on weekends. It took me about 10 minutes to get water after I was seated. Once we got food, wait times for food were a lot shorter. Despite the business, our servers were super nice and apologetic. FOOD - 4/5: The mezze menu is DELICIOUS. We ended up getting double of everything. Truffled eggs, htipiti, and cacik were my absolute favorites. The egg dishes were not as impressive, I got the kitmali eggs benedict and thought it was very mediocre. DRINKS - 4/5: For bottomless, drinks are limited to just mimosas and blood marys. I was shocked to find out other juices were $5 more. We got luck when we were drinking and Agora ran out of OJ, so we got peach juice for free. read more

Food: 4/5 Service: 1/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 Value: 4/5 ----- Came for their famous unlimited brunch, and truly had the most disappointing time. Came with my group of 6, sat in a corner table by the bar in the window, was so excited. The food was decent, pretty yummy, and of course, it's unlimited, so everyone can try a little of everything. However, man, the service was truly terrible. I think our waiter was also the bartender, and had tables all around the bar. I get that during these COVID reopening times, most restaurants are short-staffed, however, my main complaint in light of that was that the manager (/owner?) was often standing around chatting with him and showing him videos on his phone. We went 45 min without being able to flag him down (he would go to tables next to us, and we would try to signal to order, etc., and he would just zip away without looking in our direction). At the end, I had to go up to him to flag him down to order one more round before our AYCE time ended, and then at the end to pay the check (we'd been there over 3 hours at that point). And besides him, the servers who brought the food out to the table were also often grumpy and would nearly slam the dishes onto our table. I get that this place is busy and very popular, but at this point, I think there are better options in the DC area between ala and ambar, though perhaps not Greek. read more

Was visiting DC and going to meet some friends at another restaurant down the street. Walked past this restaurant and the smell was so good made me stop and look to find the name. I texted my friends and asked if they had ever eaten here...they had not so I kindly asked if they would mind eating here instead of the place they suggested...We sat outside and the dinner was delicious, we ordered lamb (perfectly cooked and tasty), scallops (perfectly cooked and tasty) and Chicken (tasty), The Ottoman Rice dish and the hummus were delicious. Our service was very good with just enough attention. I have recommended this restaurant to all the locals I worked with while there so hopefully they will give it a try. I will be back. read more

I've heard such good things about this restaurant, so I was really excited to try it. My friend and I arrived on time and was seated relatively quickly. However, once we got there and got seated, we were not again talk to you for 20 minutes even though other people were sat behind us, and got seated and served before us. The food was subpar. Everything was premade and congealed. The only thing that was really good was the olives and feta as well as the bottomless mimosas. When we first sat, it was pretty quiet, but the longer we stayed the more loud it got, which is to be expected with having bottomless mimosas. All in all not sure I would go back though. read more

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Good Mediterranean food, nice place to have brunch. Fun to try all the different little dishes to have a taste of everything. It was not amazing, but it was good. read more

Agora DC - Brunch - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I had a nice lunch on the patio with a couple of friends. Just a handful of meze, both hot and cold, were plenty for us, and there was a reasonable albeit small list of drafts. One small annoyance -- they make it difficult to see a hard copy menu. They prefer you to scan the QR code and read the menu on your phone's tiny screen -- which i detest -- and they had NO lunch menus available in hard copy. They gave me a dinner menu to look at instead read more

Loved this place! The family style setting is very fun and the dishes can be very interactive (I.e the flaming cheese) Loved the seafood dishes! The kebap was pretty good, a little dry but good flavor Grape leaves were juicy and flavorful! The flaming cheese was more of a presentation forward dish, loved the flames! Taste was average I would say Our favorite was definitely the borek - very flavorful and loved the jam spread that came with it Service was also fantastic! Would definitely come here again! read more

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Is 3.5 an option? Went this weekend for brunch. Here's my take on things. Bottomless food and drink for $39.00. It was an incredible deal, we left full and a lil tipsy. Dranks- bottomless Bloody Mary, mimosas, or rail liquor with mixer. I was sipping whisky club soda for two hours. Yaaaaas, thank you. So the drink options were amazing and really make up for the $40. Food- they were out of smoked salmon, deviled eggs, pineapple juice, etc by 1pm. The food was just ok. Some of my favorites were the bacon( so delish), arugula salad, mixed veggies, and dips. The potatoes, Benedict's, were either a bit wet, or could use more seasoning. Service- the food runners were on point. Smiling and helpful when running food and if we asked for straws, refills etc. our server however seemed very uninterested in being there and angry at the world. It was unfortunate how we were afraid to ask her for items. All in all, we enjoyed ourselves, it's a very popular brunch( I think due to the bottomless liquor addition), just need to work on consistency of dishes and smiles on servers. Bacon was everyyythang!!!!! read more

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There are so many dishes that are delightful here as DC has an abundance of Mediterranean restaurants. The imam bayildi (4/5) was a good starter with great textures but nothing too new. The sampler of spreads was a great appetizer as well where you didn't have to necessarily commit to one particular spread. Each of the spreads (4/5) was delightful but I particularly enjoyed the cod roe mousse, as it was unique and not like any other spread I've had at similar restaurants. The grilled kalamar (4.5/5) was my favorite dish. Because there were full calamari rather than rings, the texture was wonderful and the flavors balanced quite with a splash of lemon. read more

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I was invited to attend a friend's daughter's graduation celebration at Agora. We had a table of about 14. We sat outside but I saw that the interior is beautiful. The food was delicious - every single I tasted in a four-course prix fixe brunch. The service was impeccable. The small plates came and went as fast as they were emptied and the mimosa glasses were never empty. This was an extremely pricey outing and brunch at Agora would not be an every weekend occurrence, but for a splurge every so often, I would highly recommend it. read more

We went for Mother's Day brunch the price was decent for bottomless foood and drinks I would highly recommend this place their cocktails are great their brunch menu is a bit small though for the bottomless that would be my only complaint. It's a great tapas style restaurant read more

The ambiance and interior design of Agora immediately charmed me, and I knew I was in store for a fabulous meal. The space is absolutely stunning, and is the perfect dimly lit date night environment. I know Agora is widely known in DC for its brunch, but this was one of the best dinners I have had in the city in recent memory. I started with the Assyrtiko white wine, which was one of the best white wines I have ever had. It was super fresh and crisp, and paired perfectly with our meal. We got the labneh to start, which was garlicky, creamy, and served with addicting warm flatbread. Next, we got the Bruksel Lahana. This was good, but I wouldn't get it again. There just wasn't much of a unique flavor, and I would have preferred a sauce coating the brussel sprouts rather than the lemon yogurt underneath. However, the brussel sprouts themselves were well cooked. I don't know if the star of the show was the Ali Nazik Kebap or the Grilled Prawn. The Kebap beef tenderloin was so tender, yet each bite still had a nice crust. The smoked eggplant was a perfect pairing, and flavors in this dish were just phenomenal. The presentation of the grilled prawns was fabulous, and the juicy prawns with a squeeze of grilled lemon was an absolutely divine bite. I would highly recommend both of these! Between the two of us, these four dishes were more than enough and we left absolutely stuffed. Overall, I could not recommend Agora enough, and can't wait to come back and try more of their menu! read more

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One of our favorite restaurants in the DMV. Definitely worth checking out. Their cocktails are phenomenal and the food is divine. Service the first few times were awesome and not so amazing the last time we went but the food and cocktails speaks volumes!!!!! Our favorites are: Istanbul Bey: those who like a spicy cocktail, you have to get this!!!! Made with jalepeno infused tequila, passion fruit, pineapple, lime, and red wine float Tandir Kebab: delicious fall of the bone lamb with ottoman rice that tastes sweet (from the black currants, apricots, fried shallots) to pair with that spicy harrisa sauce Labneh dip: garlic dip for the free bread (better than zaytinyas free bread) Mixed cheese flatbread: the sweetness of the dates pairing with the goat cheese is just so delicious! Street parking is available. read more

Agora DC - Istanbul bey and thyme to bloom - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Outdoor seating was great to sit out on a nice breezy evening. Great for large groups or small gatherings. I even saw a side room where a group of 18 was seated together alone. The outdoor seating had a patio and also a small enclosure with 4 sides on the street. On a week night the street wasn't very busy so it wasn't too loud. They had many cocktails and mocktails to enjoy I chose one with mezcal, passion fruit and jalapeños. I didn't particularly enjoy the taste however it was a creative combination. Our orders for drinks took a long time to get. We are talking about 20-30 minutes. Our server was often mia however he was kind. He seemed overwhelmed. The food was delicious. We had a sampler of spreads which came with soft and fluffy bread. Yum! We also shared a lot of vegetarian plates and they were all fresh and delicious. The meat dishes were tender and full of flavor. Once we ordered our food, it came out in waves which was perfect considering we ordered a lot of food so we wouldn't have space for all of it at once. The dishes were beautiful which is not something I would typically comment about however I thought that how the food and drinks were served were quite appealing. We were too busy gobbling it up to take pictures. I did capture one of our desserts.... The baklava was ok however not the best I've had although it had lots of pistachios surrounding it which was a bonus. The lavender crème brûlée was overly lavendered so it tasted like soap to me Interesting combination; however poor execution in my opinion. A lovely evening outdoors. Another thing to note was that our table of 4 when we got the check the tip was included in our bill and our waiter let us know that. Overall a decent place. Overall the food was good. The servers were good; however they seem short staffed. Appetizers and meal delicious. Desserts were prettier than they tasted. Great for a date, or larger groups if you have a larger group, make a reservation read more

Agora DC - Turkish Baklava with ice cream with a beautiful violet - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great food. Terrific service. Thanks Omar for being so attentive. Definitely will return for another delicious meal

Had dinner at Agora this past Friday night...here are my thoughts: 1. Service is very friendly and quick. 2. Ambiance is nice enough although I was confused why they wouldn't let us sit outside even though the tables were empty and remained empty during our meal. That was a bit weird. 3. Food is really good overall...grape leaves are delicious, branzino is as well. Bread is hot and fresh and the olive dip is great. My husband and daughter ate a variety of other meat dishes that I didn't try as I don't eat meat but they said everything was great. 4. Prices are high for the quantity of food and honestly I left a bit hungry. So one star off for the price v quantity but overall recommend this place! read more

Had the restaurant week menu which was a great selection of their dishes. The baklava and homemade vanilla ice cream were unreal!! Also service was awesome and very attentive. read more

Valente is the best server! Super attentive and accommodating. Plates were delicious and fresh. Definitely go for the brunch special read more

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I went for bottomless brunch this past weekend and it was fantastic! The tapas were all delicious - my favorites were the hummus and the tahini sauces. The waiters were diligent and never missed a beat. Our glasses were always full and they were always bringing us food! The flatbreads that came w brunch were also delicious and the decoration of the restaurant in general was so cute. 10/10 recommend read more

Agora DC - Bottomless tapas - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I've been going to Agora for over a decade. They have helped me celebrate birthdays, friendships, breakups, dates, and we even had them host our rehearsal dinner/welcome drinks for our wedding. The food is always consistently delicious, the drinks and the wine menu are stunning, and since they remodeled - the inside is absolutely incredible. On top of all of that - they threw an amazing Pride party, showing support for the community. This will always be one of my favorite restaurants in the world! read more

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The atmosphere at Agora was super lively, and the restaurant was filled the whole time I was there. My friends and I got a few items to share based on the suggestions of our server: the sampler, ottoman rice, branzino, and the grilled octopus. I would highly recommend the sampler, which was a great way to try several different dips. The olives on there were great and not too salty. The octopus was my favorite item and comparable to the octopus I had in the Mediterranean! It was grilled super well and was tender and flavorful. read more

Agora DC - Sampler - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Just amazing. Agora is a fun, lively eatery with a young-urban vibe, excellent service, casual/relaxed atmosphere, and delicious Mediterranean/Mid-Eastern menu. The selection of items on the tapas menu is perfect for 2-3 people to explore a little of everything. The location is just N of downtown and a few blocks W of Logan Circle right a cozy little neighborhood setting. If you are looking for a lighter meal, with something out of the ordinary, you should absolutely drop by for drinks and a great selection of savory dishes. read more

Agora DC - Street entrance to Agora - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

If you want an authentic Turkish breakfast in the heart of DC, this is the place to go! For $45 a person, you get to enjoy a limitless journey exploring the many flavors of Anatolia. Bottomless champagne is provided as well. If you don't drink, there are other options: I would highly recommend the tea. The food itself tastes amazing. Its fresh and healthy. There was not a single option that was subpar. My friend and I went twice and both times we received good service. Especially Fülya, who went above and beyond! When I stepped back outside, I forgot I was still in the US. read more

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My love for Lebanese, Turkish and Greek food has increased tremendously since my visit to Jose Andres' Mediterranean restaurant called Zaytinya. So I was looking for a cheaper option where they don't compromise on quality. I am glad my friend who lives pretty close to Agora suggested me this restaurant for lunch. Agora has an amazing 3 course lunch special for just $17.99. Lunch special includes a soft drink/ice tea/coffee of your choice, dips/salad, one appetizer of your choice and one entree. They also serve unlimited pita bread. My choice for a dip was their delicious roasted peppers with feta cheese. I love the combination of pita and roasted peppers. The best part is that it's not too spicy. Since we were three of us it made sense for all of us order different appetizers and entrees so that we could all share and taste different things from their menu. For appetizers we ordered fried cauliflower which was very well flavored, mixed mushrooms was delicious, and my favorite was the Brussels sprouts. For entrees we ordered shrimps, kofte (minced lamb and beef patties) and Adana (lamb kabobs over pita bread). Kofte was our favorite as it was juicy and the sauce added a nice flavor to it which otherwise can be a little dry. Service was immaculate! Pricing is great for a three course lunch. As I said earlier it's even better if you go in a group and order different things so you get a taste of various things in their menu. Parking could be very hard so I recommend parking a couple of streets farther away and walk or if your around DC area then take a bike. read more

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TLDR: Maybe this restaurant is better at dinner, but the brunch affords dishes that sat out too long, lackluster mains, and scattered service. I'm cutting this restaurant some slack because it was a bottomless brunch and a busy day, so they're bound to get things wrong. However, they should probably get rid of the brunch if they aren't going to do a good job of it. Don't get me wrong, there are aspects to praise here. The Mezze is great: fresh bread and delicious spreads (they were a little skimpy on the humus portions though). The atmosphere is classy and modern, no complaints there. But in the end, they got too many things wrong. At a $50 per person price point, the fixed menu grants the Mezze, cheap mimosas, a glorified egg dish as the main course, and lots of cold sides that sat out too long. Besides the eggs, the proteins are more of an afterthought. To top it off, the service is slow and forgetful, requiring us to ask multiple times for something we had ordered 15 minutes prior. read more