Went here last week with my friends for the first time & the entire experience was amazing! From…read morethe food to the drinks, to the service - all excellent! They have an all day Happy Hour, which was heavent sent food wise & great prices. The ambiance is pretty chicken but not pretentious. Beautiful artwork by the owner's friend. All the food items were bursting with flavor & seasoned properly. I ordered the tuna tartare on crispy rice. It was so yummy with a tang spice of what I believe to be in horseradish or wasabe sauce with avocado. The other dishes were shared amongst us, which were the mussels, hummus with naan bread, & Yakitori (chicken skewers). I did not try the Yakitori chicken, but the hummus with naan bread was lovely too. The mussels were perfectly cooked and came with a reduced wine wine sauce with garlic, morita pepper, & chili oil. The Margaritas stole the show. I ordered both the Daiquiri and the Margarita. Both were amazing but the Margarita was hard to put down. The waiter was a kind young man & even gave us a palate cleanser/ sorbet at the end. I will certainly return again. Eunoia is located in the Union Market area, on the same block as Trader Joe's on Florida Avenue, at the end of the block. It is a very short walk from NoMa metro.

I really didnt see anything outstanding about this place. Inside is nicely decorated and the…read moreservice was good enough, but no stand out for the food. I thought it was supposed to be fusion but didn't really get that - Ribeye tatami (3/5) enjoyable but expected - seaweed mole (4/5) actually interesting flavor with some potato - squash quesadilla (3/5) squash was too firm for me and weird texture - Black Sea bass (5/5) well cooked fish with creamy beans

Amazing meal!!! Wow. Can't believe how fresh everything was. We got one restaurant week menu and…read moretwo additional main courses to split. We started with the trio of dips with their signature bread on the restaurant week menu and I loved all 3 as well as the seasoned bread it was served with. Hard to control myself and not overeat! The salmon, not on either menu but suggested since they were out of the branzino, melted in my mouth. Incredible fresh rack of lamb!!! Cooked perfectly. Atmosphere very relaxing. Couldn't believe it wasn't more crowded even though it was a weeknight. We came here because a nearby restaurant, opened until 10pm, closed their kitchen at 9pm and we had showed up at 9:05pm. Best thing that happened to us! The waiter Yasser (sp?), was very professional and spot on in his recommendations. Will return and will ask for Yasser!

I took my wife here for Mother's Day brunch and it was an awesome experience. Our first time here,…read moreI learned about it by searching luxury brunches in the area. I believe the hotel offers valet parking otherwise street and garage parking are available. However, I learned that Sunday garage parking is limited and I was fortunate after driving around the block multiple times to find free street parking. I dropped my wife off to make our reservation before I drove around endlessly. My wife was already seated at a table near a window sipping mimosas and enjoying a charcuterie board by the time I arrived. lol Amazing food. The charcuterie board was a meal in itself for both of us with leftovers that we took home....cheeses, meats, fruits, breads, honey, etc. I ordered the almond french toast that was simply delicious. There were two servers tag teaming our table to where we always had fresh coffee and all our needs met. We didn't feel rushed and instead felt relaxed to enjoy our meal. Surprisingly, the restaurant was not at capacity and was quiet. Very enjoyable. I like a good brunch buffet which this restaurant does not have but I was ok with that. It wasn't overly priced compared to other Mother's Day brunch restaurants we have been to in the past. Overall, a great visit with great food and service.

A complete vibe! I…read morecame here with a coworker of mine the day before 4th of July for lunch and drinks, and I left full and happy. There is a parking garage around the corner of the restaurant so that makes things very convenient. The inside decor is gorgeous and is chic but also funky fresh. I got grilled octopus over a bed of bean salad that had pieces of pomegranate in it - 10/10. The savory taste of the octopus paired against the sweetness of the salad was really delicious. For desert I got the baklava option that comes with ice cream - INCREDIBLE. You have to order it if you come here.

The food is good with lots of options. I was just there this evening as I need a quick place to…read morework before an event. My Tito's and soda water, with a lime, was nearly $18. I double checked to make sure I was charge for two drinks or a double and it was confirmed the amount was correct. The bill included a $2 mixer, which again was soda water. Mind you this was on Wednesday at 6:45 PM. Just giving everyone a heads up so if you go. I definitely won't be going back.

Stopped by ala on Friday afternoon, September 11, and discovered their All Day Happy Hour as a nice…read moreway to start the weekend. My cocktail of choice was the Khavyar, which featured gin, Portan cucumber, dill, and lemon. Refreshing, crisp, and a great start to the afternoon. For food, I tried the Hummus + Pita, Za'atar Pide, and Tawook Burger. I sat at the bar, where Isabel was gracious, welcoming, and attentive throughout my visit. There was a nice crowd, pleasant music, and a relaxed energy. I tried the Hummus + Pita, Za'atar Pide, and Tawook Burger. The standout for me was definitely the Za'atar Pide. Made with Palestinian za'atar, creamy feta, and labneh, it was flavorful, savory, creamy, and easily my favorite dish of the afternoon. I would order it again without hesitation. The Hummus + Pita was a great start, and the Tawook Burger with two breaded chicken breasts, cheese, onion, mesclun, tomato, and house-made sauce on brioche was hearty and satisfying. Good food. Pleasant atmosphere. Attentive service. And much love for that Za'atar Pide! I'll be back for it.

Was invited to try Ala through a fellow Yelper and grateful for the introduction because this place…read moredelivered-ish. The all day happy hour menu is the move and we took full advantage. The Batata Hara: fried potatoes with garlic were dangerously good. Overpowering with the garlic but in the absolute best way possible. The Karahab fried brussels sprouts and the Tawook chicken breast burger were both delicious and well executed. The only miss for me personally was the ribeye gyro but that's less about Ala and more about me finally confirming that gyros and I are just not meant to be. The food gets a solid 5 stars. The seating situation however deserves a conversation. Yelpers were directed to either the bar or outside with no other options offered. The weather cooperated and it wasn't a bad experience outdoors but when the hostess specifically stated that Yelpers sit at the bar or outside, that landed differently. The restaurant appeared beautiful from what I could see and assuming the inside was as lovely as it looked, that felt like a quiet form of segregation that the restaurant should probably revisit. Guests are guests regardless of how they found you. Our waiter was attentive and never forgot about us which is always appreciated. Overall a great experience with one note worth addressing. I'd return but hopefully at the main table next time.

We really liked this place. We shared a sampler which included humus, babaganoush and other dips…read more It came with pita bread. Excellent preparation and the service was amazing

this had to be one of my most disappointing meals in DC all year. and its a shame b/c i love to…read moreuplift Palestinian cuisine and celebrate the culture (and the cause), but i think a love for the cause has given this place such loving reviews. the disappointment began before we even ordered, i was excited to eat here for the Kafta bel Tahina and was told they dont serve it anymore. ok fine. how about Kousa Mashi. nope out of that at 6pm on a sunday, ok ok... the grilled fish, they didnt have it today.. fine fine, we can pivot.. I used to live in Gaza and love damsat addas (another item that rarely makes its way to levantine menus stateside).. we ended up ordering the ghmous sampler so that all the major mezze (hummus, labne, baba ghanoush, and damsat addas) would all be available to us. Let's just say, i was so disappointed i ended up making damsat addas myself the next day just to fix the bad taste left in my mouth from the one i had there. in a word, everything we had from the Palestinian side of the menu was underwhelming (including the muskkhan i had been so excited for and then deeply disappointed when something looking like a small hot pocket arrived). the only bright spot: toum, that was great.

The Grill from Ipanema is an amazing experience with its all-you-can-eat Brazilian churrasco. Every…read morebite is amazing, from juicy picanha to tender lamb, all carved fresh at your table. The lively vibe, samba music, and caipirinhas transport you straight to Rio. I loved it and I will be back. Follow my IG account for Curated Google Maps list for brunch, happy hours, rooftops, parks, wineries & more in the DMV area: @yourdmvbestie

The caipirinhas were really good and the happy hour bar service was on point. We then switched to…read moretable service and the cheese breads were fried and not authentic to Brazil. They were more like state fair deep fried. The mixed grill and most of the meats tasted like butane, and less like a good char grill. The salad with palm hearts and avocado was good. I'd stick to the happy hour menu.

Made a last minute reservation here for dinner with six colleagues. The staff were so accommodating…read more~ and patient ~ with our group. We ordered a variety of things, including their combination appetite platter (citrusy olives with pomegranate seeds was the total standout!), chicken breast, eggplant, filet mignon kebab, and whole branzino. All delicious! The service was fast and friendly. The decor was outstanding ~ even the bathroom became a destination for several of our party members. A delightful experience and I'd happily return and have already recommended it to others.

I came for a friend's birthday and was excited since I have heard of this restaurant before. We all…read morestarted out with a round of drinks and then some dips. I split the eggplant dip with a friend and would recommend doing the same. It was actually quite big for a dip. It was delicious. The fried onions on top confuse me, but the overall taste and flavor was really good at the dip. It also came with bread as well so just a tip. There really wasn't too much from a vegetarian perspective that was an actual meal, so I did eat beforehand. I did want to give this place a try so I did order the pickled plate and a side of rice. Both were really good, nothing groundbreaking, but they were delicious. I really like that the rice had a nice crispy crust. It was really fun to break and it had a really good moist flavor and texture. Our server was good. No issues or complaints with the service received. It was a pretty busy Saturday night though so I don't think I could've expected anything better. The overall restaurant itself is beautiful. There's so many small and unique touches that really make this place its own. There was one wall that was actually draped with rugs, which is really really cool. It was honestly just a really beautiful space to be sitting in. You can tell that they put a lot of time and attention into the decorations. Overall, I probably wouldn't go back due to the actual limitations of food for non-meat eaters. Well, there are quite a few side options, there's nothing that's really substantial for a meal. I will say that my friends that did or order the larger platters really enjoyed the food and were saying great things about it. I would say if you eat meat and you wanna try something flavorful you should give this a try.

Jazz brunch was lovely - really enjoyed the performance and it wasn't too loud…read more Servers were nice but we had to ask for things multiple times as they would forget. Food was pretty good, but wouldn't recommend the flatbread - didn't have much flavor even after adding some balsamic vinegar and hot sauce.

Cute restaurant with live jazz! Came on a night they had live music and loved every second of it…read more The vibe is everything -- cozy, romantic, and the perfect spot for a date night or a night out where you actually want to enjoy the atmosphere. Wild to find out this used to be Baby Shank because I used to love that place too. It was such a cool surprise seeing how they transformed the space. Definitely feels like a hidden gem. The menu slaps -- the steak was amazing, the salads were fresh and full of flavor, and overall the food, ambiance, and live music made this a great experience. Already looking forward to coming back.