The vibe is chic and comfortable, very nice for a date or family brunch. I'd rate the food a 9/10 (due to lacking flavor and ingredients when it came to our table however, the server explained there was a new chef in the kitchen and promptly corrected the issue). The lemon ricotta on the toast was my absolute favorite part of the meal! Quite pricey for a family brunch, but a great atmosphere and delicious option located right downtown and walking distance from local hotels. read more

I finally made my way to Art and Soul inside the YOTEL Washington DC for brunch, and I have to say it was a pretty average experience. We arrived around 12:30 on a Saturday without a reservation. After reading several reviews beforehand, I saw multiple people mention that reservations really were not necessary because brunch is usually not very busy. They were absolutely right. There was only one other party in the restaurant when we walked in, and they were leaving as we were being seated. If you are looking for a last minute brunch spot, this is definitely one where you can probably walk right in. The restaurant itself has a clean, modern atmosphere with plenty of natural light. It is quiet and relaxed, making it a nice place if you want a slower paced brunch without the usual DC crowds. The dining room is comfortable, although it could have used a little more energy. Evelyn was our server, and she was very pleasant throughout our meal. She was kind and professional, but it felt like her attention was somewhere else. Considering we were the only table in the restaurant, I expected a bit more attentiveness. I am not sure what she was juggling behind the scenes, but service felt slower than it should have been with such a light crowd. We started with the cinnamon roll, and unfortunately, it was the biggest disappointment of the meal. It was hard, dry, and honestly tasted like it came straight from the grocery store. I have absolutely no issue with a store bought pastry, but at the very least, warm it up. Serving it cold and stale was a strange choice and made a poor first impression. For our entrees, Willie ordered the egg and cheese sandwich, which was simple and satisfying. I went with the Greek yogurt bowl and added a side of crispy turkey bacon. Let me tell you, that turkey bacon was AMAZING. It was perfectly crisp without being overcooked and ended up being my favorite thing on the table. We also customized the lemon blueberry pancakes so they would be something both of us could enjoy, and that turned out to be a good decision. They were light, fluffy, and had a pleasant lemon flavor without being overly sweet. I paired everything with a pineapple juice, which was refreshing and complemented brunch nicely. Overall, the food was a mixed bag. There were a few bright spots, especially the turkey bacon and pancakes, but nothing that really made me eager to rush back. The cinnamon roll was a complete miss, and the service, while friendly, lacked the attentiveness I expected given how empty the restaurant was. Art and Soul feels like one of those places that works if you are staying at the YOTEL or simply need a convenient brunch without a wait. It is comfortable, easy to get into, and has a few menu items worth ordering. However, in a city like Washington, DC that has so many outstanding brunch options, I do not see this becoming a regular stop for me. Overall rating: 6.9/10. I would come back if I did not have anywhere else in mind, but it would not be my first brunch recommendation. read more

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We had taken the metro in but various street parking is available. We had made a reservation and this is inside Yotel but we didn't really seem to need it. Not busy at all when we came and they were able to sit us early. Plenty of seating and cite decor inside. Service was friendly and mostly quick (sometimes the drinks took awhile). For brunch, I ordered the 8 oz Sirloin Steak & Eggs. This was cooked well to temperature and the chimichurri and what seemed like a smoky mesquite sauce was delicious. The breakfast potatoes that I had ordered extra crispy were also very good. I did try my friend's fries and the seasoning with a hint of spice was also very good. Coffee was decent. Overall, really good food and friendly service! read more

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An average meal at a very nice and chic restaurant in an upscale location in D.C. near the Capitol Hill - that's Art and Soul for you. Housed within the Yotel, it is a nice place to come for a family brunch or a drink with colleagues. The location, decor, prices and service are all aligned - unfortunately the food isn't. The food isn't bad but nothing memorable either. I came here for lunch with colleagues while at a nearby conference and our food definitely looked better than it tasted. My $27 salmon entree was very little risotto and mostly the spicy tomato sauce which didn't go very well with the risotto anyway. The salmon was under-seasoned and there were just a few small pieces of asparagus tucked away somewhere in that tomato sauce. This eatery has so much going for it - wish they cared about the food they served just a little more. read more

Art and Soul - Seared salmon with smoked tomato sauce, creamy risotto, and asparagus - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The overall meal and experience for brunch was okay. It wasn't anything extraordinary, but it did the job. We couldn't find our server to order another drink, and were instead provided the bill when he did finally come back to check on us. I did like the light music from the band in the background, but it is a place where sound carries quite a bit. I would rate 3.5 based on service. read more

Art and Soul - Avocado Toast - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I think my date put it best, "I don't mean to be rude but the food was underwhelming." Underwhelming is spot on! We were both drooling with anticipation over their Summer Restaurant Week 2026 menu. We even risked the prepaid reservation for which is rarely required at other participating restaurants. In any case, the whole experience got off to a bad start. I was running a little late so my date decided to wait at one of the empty tables in front. Luckily, I arrived just as they were shooing her away. The inside is spacious and elegant. If you're looking for the "art" at Art and Soul, you'll be disappointed by the scarce decor. They took care to stagger the seating for what was a light midweek lunch crowd. The bartender was late, so we were told upfront there'd be no cocktails. Bummer. The server voluntarily went over the WHOLE menu. It was a little unnecessary but she seemed nervous so we didn't interrupt. My date regrettably picked the Chorizo and Plantain Fritters. It came out looking like a pile of burnt corn beef hash and it did not taste very good. I had the Mini Hot Honey Fried Chicken Tacos. Tortilla, onion, jalapeño slice and chicken. I know it was just an appetizer but it lacked effort. Kudos to the server for replacing my date's entree with a free salad which she really enjoyed. I ordered the Art and Soul Southern Fried Chicken. I was pleasantly surprised to see they give you two thighs. I was unpleasantly surprised when I noticed that the chicken was almost burnt. Considering my date's fritters, I think the fryer cook was having an off day. Also, I did not care for how my food was plated. They used a deep bowl like plate with a very narrow center. The crispy fried chicken is served sitting on top of the mashed potatoes and the greens are squeezed in there, too. There's no way to eat it without the chicken getting soggy from swimming in the collard green juice and mashed potatoes. It just gets worse as you eat. My date ordered the Smoked Beef Brisket. She said the brisket was good but again, the sides lacked effort. No eggs or seasoning in the potato salad. Just potatoes and mayonnaise. And she barely touched the mac. And everybody knows that good macaroni and cheese is the cornerstone of any soul food restaurant. Even the desserts missed the mark. The tiramisu was just sponge cake with some chocolate syrup drizzled on top. And there was just something off about the peach cobbler. Not sure if I would eat here again. Hope the cook has a better day tomorrow. read more

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Last year, I got a chance to attend a Yelp event that was held at Art and Soul. Since this restaurant had been on my radar for quite a while, I was glad for the opportunity to attend the Yelp event as it gave me an opportunity to sample their food. What I sampled tasted good. This past Saturday, we finally got here. We came by for an early dinner and were seated and greeted in a prompt fashion. We noticed that their bar was doing a good business but the dining area only had one other occupied table. Right away, we noticed that the chairs sat low to the ground. As a short person, I felt like I was a little kid sitting at the adult table. Plus, the table was wobbly. We found out just how wobbly it was when my husband cut his burger in half which caused my glass of water to splash some on the table. All in all, not a comfortable way to eat. Our server came to our table in a timely fashion and took our drink orders. My husband had an O'Doul's non-alcoholic beer while I ordered a drink (I think this was the name) "watermelon sugar high". As for the drink, in addition to watermelon, it had a lime wedge and a big sprig of basil. The end result was that the basil overtook the watermelon. For dinner, I ordered "Seared Branzino" which consists of: "asparagus au gratin, smoked potato and corn". My husband ordered the "Angus Burger" which consists of: "cheddar cheese, steak sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle spear". For his side, he chose fries. My branzino was properly prepared. The fish was flakey and moist while the skin had a nice crunch to it. Underneath the fish was the asparagus au gratin which had melted mild cheddar on top of it. Under the asparagus was the mashed potatoes which didn't even have a hint of smokey flavor. In addition to the corn, were what looked like (and tasted like) very tiny tomatoes. The asparagus was properly prepared as it was tender crisp plus the portion was generous. Overall, the fish and the asparagus were the stars of this dish. My husband thought his burger was moist. He ordered it "medium". The one thing he didn't like --- the roll didn't stand up well as it started to disintegrate as he ate. Overall, we had no regrets trying Art and Soul but we aren't in any rush to return. read more

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While working for the agency with the 3 letters this used to be our go-to for work functions. Looks like I posted pictures back then and never left a review so here we go! My better half loves to have FUN, if it's not fun, we aren't doing it. To make our fourth memorable he decided to staycation at Yotel right in the heart of Capitol Hill. Yotel took over this establishment and kept the name. We ate twice here, which were both two different perspectives. The bartender who helped us on day one was super attentive and our meal came out fast! The manager was present, vocal and immediately greeted us when we sat down. The second time around we had breakfast and that was a little bit challenging as they were busy and overwhelmed. We got seated with no menus and it definitely took a while before we were greeted by our server. The menus for whatever reason were all missing but two according to our server. And the prized chicken was not available. When our food arrived my honey waited a long time before butter was brought out to him upon request. A few hiccups and definitely in need of more wo/man power on weekends but overall I'd come back in hopes they would make amends of the less than ideal second impression. Ambiance is chill, casual. Ladies leave the gowns at home. Let's get into it! Deviled Eggs - Super GOOD! Crab topped ones were the star of the egg flight. Chefs salad - Very Good even with blue cheese that I'm not fond of. Ribs - Delicious and fell off the bone. Breakfast sandwich - Great I added avocado to mine it was good. Would have preferred a over medium egg but over hard worked. Farmers breakfast - Good! Happy and well fed! read more

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Stopped in here for a quick bite to eat. The restaurant is inside a hotel so there is lots of space. It was open and bright and the decor was modern. We sat outside on the patio. The service was slow, but otherwise fine. I ordered the wedge salad without blue cheese and add chicken. It came out with no chicken on it. They must have realized it, because the next time I saw someone they brought me a sliced chicken thigh on another plate. The salad had good flavor and I enjoyed it after the chicken came. Not sure I'd be in a hurry to go again, but it was a good enough lunch. read more

Art and Soul - Wedge salad - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I was at the next door hotel and needed a restaurant for a quick meal . We were seared right away. Our server Victor was great. The chicken sandwich was delicious. Crispy on outside and tender inside. I i tasted my friends veggie burger and it was delicious. It tasted like meat for sure. I would definetly come back when in the area. Service was great and prices expected. read more

Art and Soul - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

OK, first of all let me say we tried this place because we seen a few people in here so we looked it up of pictures of what they have but the menu was changed and there's only a limited stuff here my friends ordered the Angus burger with fries and they say it was really good I ordered the fried chicken with mashed potatoes and instead of the greens I got the mac & cheese. I think it really tasted good. The service was really good. The lady had helped us was really nice. The ambience is pretty good for being in a hotel overall not bad at all. I will put up a couple of pictures so you can check it out. read more

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I walked accross the street from my own hotel for some quiet time away from the group I was with. First impression was that this place was great! I didn't see a whole lot of patrons, quite music playing, empty seats in the bar. My friend met me at the bar and we both ordered an angus burger. It sounded perfect. I guess neither of us paid close enough attention to the menu when ordering. The meals came out fairly quickly and I finished about half of it. It was so filling. It came with fries that were amazingly delicious. My friend just picked at her burger. I asked her is she wanted to take it back to the hotel and she said that she didn't like it. Both my burger and hers had a BBQ sauce on it that she didn't care for. I didn't like it much myself but still finished about half of it. Malik, our waiter, was busy as he was the only person working the bar that afternoon. While we didn't need anything aside from refills on our drinks, it was still unusual to not be asked more than once if we needed anything while in the restaurant for several hours. The environment was very relaxing and we were able to talk amongst ourselves until a couple came in and sat down next to us. They were there to party so we quickly finished up, paid the bill, and went on about our day. read more

Food= not good at all. To be fair, we are only rating the bar bites during happy hour because that is all that we tried. Their wings were really bad; rubber chicken- like they had been reheated many times then doused with bbq when we ordered. Their Brussels sprouts come with bacon and cranberries but tasted awful. Even their truffle fries were hard and tasted old. Service was good- We sat at bar but never returning- sorry- you guys were nice but the food wasn't read more

Art and Soul - Brussels sprouts, truffle fries & bbq wings - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I love coming here, especially to relax with the awesome bartenders who always make my visits worthwhile. However, on this particular day, I decided to take food home instead of cooking dinner, and unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. I ordered the Seafood Jambalaya with modifications, as my partner does not eat pork or chicken. When my order arrived, something told me to check it--and I'm glad I did. The meal alone cost $30, yet the packaging didn't reflect that value at all. I expressed my concern, and the manager on duty, Jamal, offered a solution, but it still didn't satisfy me. Instead of addressing the issue properly, they simply brought me extra pasta and noodles--which was not what I needed. Chef Robert then came over to discuss the modifications and stated that he included "8 shrimp" in my dish. However, when I got home and checked, there were only 5 shrimp--and to make matters worse, the Seafood Jambalaya is supposed to come with crabmeat, yet mine had NONE! If I had dined in, I guarantee the portion would have been larger. The to-go containers were ridiculously small, more fitting for an appetizer or dessert, not a full entrée. HELL NO. Thankfully, they were nice enough to refund me, but you cannot fool a foodie and a loyal, paying customer who frequents Art & Soul all the time. I honestly regretted not going with my gut and taking my business elsewhere, but I didn't want to waste money twice. Sadly, this experience lowered my rating because I expect consistency, fairness, and transparency. Do better--list all the ingredients properly and don't omit what's supposed to be included. This time, it was just shrimp and noodles--no crab, no full experience. Disappointing. read more

Art and Soul - Seafood Jambalaya (no chicken or sausage) NO CRABMEAT EITHER - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This is a convenient location across from my hotel. They specialize in American food with a modern twist. I ordered an arugula salad and a red snapper dish. The fish was really good but later found out because it was just barely cooked (slightly raw), so the chef came out to apologize and made a new one for me. They were really trying to just cook it, making it slightly undercook. Nevertheless, the remake of the dish was fantastic with nice fluffy fish. They also made squash fries and pumpkin ice cream, which was really unique. They also served brunch, which I came back to try and it was really good as well. Overall, I will definitely come back if I'm staying in the hotels around the area. read more

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Staffs are friendly, food and drinks are good and bad depending on what you order. Mimosa is average, seafood jambalaya is flavorful but very salty. BBQ ribs and the fries are great. We dined here due to the $29 voucher offer from Yotel. read more

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Walked in, seemed to be a manager and employee standing at host stand. Manager looks at me, talks to employee then employee greets me. Table for 1, sits me in the far back of the restaurant. After a few minutes a server walks by and asks if I want to sit at the bar, I say yes thinking of faster service. Get to the bar no bartender. The same employee who sat me comes from out of a door next to the bar and looks shocked. I got up and left. read more

For what I thought would be a great place to have lunch, I was proven wrong very quickly. I ordered a burger and instead of fries, I opted for a salad. The burger was supposed to be medium and it was well done and very dry. I don't send food back to the kitchen so I tried to make the best of it. There was literally only 4 patrons in the restaurant for which I feel is a busy part of the city during lunch hours. The ambiance was great, I just wish the food matched the vibe of the restaurant. I can't say I will give the restaurant another try but I am hoping they will address the food in their kitchen. Until next time...Cheers! read more

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I had a drink at Art and Soul's bar this week when I was in DC for work. The bar area isn't huge, and it feels very much like a hotel lobby bar (it's inside Yotel). But the service was good and the wine they opened up for me as good, too. Not a bad place to grab a drink if you're staying at the hotel or are in the area, but just be aware there will be three businessmen on calls with their laptops at a table. You won't forget you're in a hotel! read more

Simply delicious. Not much more to say about the food. It was a simple breakfast that was delicious because that sausage was so good. Actually, I don't know how I would rate the deviled eggs vs the sausage since toast is toast (although that wasn't just white bread from the toaster) and the eggs are were over-easy but nothing special. I would love to tell you that the eggs were so good because these chicks received weekly massages and 30 minutes in the hot tub every day but I assume they are just eggs as far as I know and I didn't get to meet any of the chicks that produced them so... Oh, and by chicks I mean chickens. If that sausage was not hand-rolled or made in-house, I would love to know where they came from. Else, I'll have to make another visit. This was a pre-CoViD (12/29/2019) outing that I just forgot to finish. I hope to make it back soon so I can verify this post as a current experience. read more

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The lunch food is excellent! We didn't have reservations but sat at the bar and the service was fabulous. Attentive but not overbearing, the salmon is excellent! Money downside is ambiance - it isn't very warm and I didn't care for the decor. The hotel lobby is basically in the restaurant and I just didn't feel like it was intimate. Did I enjoy the food and experience overall: yes. Would I go back: probably - but that is because I was staying at the Hyatt across the street. read more

Art and Soul - Lunch bill for 2 Salmon orders - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place is located in the Yotel next to the lobby. It's across from the Hyatt Regency and trust me the food here is a lot better. The Hyatt is pretty bland compared to this awesome restaurant. It's Good to make reservations ahead of time. There was even a violin player entertaining everyone for breakfast. My friends and I shared the crab deviled eggs and I had the BLT Benedict. It was delicious! Came with a side salad and overall was just such a great breakfast. My friend had the chicken and waffles with jalapenos. Amazing! Such a cool presentation. My other friend had the breakfast sandwich which was good for him and it's what he wanted. Great food here! To top it off, the hostess was the most friendly lady in the world. She just made sure we were taken care of and she was friendly and welcoming and a bit playful. Loved her! Did not catch her name but she had what sounded like a Caribbean accent. I hope the place notices this as they need to make sure that they treat her well because she is definitely doing a good job to make sure that people remember this lovely restaurant! read more

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Solid and reasonably priced sandwich and beer in a great location a block or so off the Capital. Pleasant outdoor seating. Friendly service. Very accommodating. read more

We came for brunch with out of town guests. The dining area is picturesque and aesthetic but the music is loud... It was hard having conversations with our group of 5. Crab Deviled Eggs-I found it tasty, our group found it bland with just heat. Mac and cheese side-creamy and was ok. Chicken Sandwich-messy but good. Cinnamon roll- was ok Overall good service with ok food for brunch. read more

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They're in walking distance from the Hyatt so they're a convenient choice. When we walked up to the hostess stand, they all looked at us crazy. It seemed like they had an issue that we were a table of two with no reservation but they were pretty empty and we were able to be seated right away. The wait for someone to come over took forever. Two groups came in and left unserved before the waiter came to our table- that's how long the wait was. We considered leaving but really didn't want to walk around. When the server finally showed up there was no mention of the wait and he took our order. The food came out so fast... I was shocked. The chicken and waffles were very good. The food I had I would give 5 stars but the poor service knocks them down. read more

Art and Soul - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Food good as always, but the live music ... I found to be incredibly annoying. Some people seemed to enjoy it, but woof, I couldn't get out of there fast enough. read more

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Visited Art and Soul after searching happy hour specials local and near the capitol building and I was pleasantly surprised. The bar has plethora of options from bar side sitting, tables and out door options. Although outdoor cannot serve food. All items are placed at the bar too. I ordered everything off happy hour and had a wine, the wings and the truffle fries. My wine was good not the best Cabernet I had but it was the house and priced reasonably. My favorite item was the truffle fries. They were well seasoned are large portion and delicious. I did order them extra crispy though and they didn't have the "crunch" factor I wanted and needed but overall still yummy. The wings were smoked well but lacked seasoning. I got the dry rub wings which were supposed to be lemon pepper and got the mumbo sauce on the side. The wings were cooked well but the seasoning flavorful profile was lacking. However the mumbo sauce was able to assist and bring it to the next level. Overall the service was great and food came in a timely manner. I would gladly go back and try some other options or make some specifications to add extra seasoning to wings and extra extra crispy fries. read more

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It's convenient if you're staying at the Yotel. Which I wouldn't recommend you do but that's another review ‍ Crab deviled eggs- Too much horseradish..... tasted like tuna on top of the egg NOT crab. The mocktail was fantastic and fantastically overpriced for something with no booze. The fried chicken meal was nice. Chicken was perfectly cooked. The apple rhubarb tart was...good yet unimpressive. The cinnamon roll was a waste of time. The glaze was ridiculous and unflavored and yet somehow it over powered the bun! The chicken and waffles had a spicy syrup on it.... It was just confusing. The parfait was delicious! Service was good. Ambiance was fine. read more

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The food is on the expensive side. I got a burger for $30, which even from west coast standards is expensive. The chef has changed so all the beautiful pictures I saw on the internet of the food were not what I found when I ate at the restaurant. They don't even have printed menus, a waitress is carrying a small paper where the menu is written. The restaurant was pretty empty when we went there. The food is just ok, nothing exceptional. The bill came to $150 for 3 ppl, and only 1 person ordered an alcoholic drink, no appetizers, just entrees. With so many better options in the DC area, I would give this restaurant a hard pass read more

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First time here and I was pleasantly surprised! Went here for brunch to catch up with one of my girlfriends and some highlights were: - the restaurant is inside of the Yotel (yes yotel lol) hotel, which has a self parking garage. The restaurant will validate your ticket if you ask, and they will provide you a follow up ticket to insert after your original ticket when leaving, which gives you a discounted amount to pay of $14! The gag is, it's only $14 if you leave within 2 hours.... We stayed at the restaurant late so I ended up paying $23 lols - We decided to do the brunch tasting menu, which is $38 dollars per person. With that, you have the ability to choose one starter (we got the blueberry and oat bread - so delicious, it's like having a blueberry muffin, but with a blueberry jam/spread than actual blueberries), a main dish (we got the farmers breakfast, it was very filling) and then one dessert (we got the cinnamon roll but without the frosting - it can be too overwhelming with it included). - The waiters were very attentive, but not so much that it felt like they were helicoptering our table, which was appreciated. - I love how the inside decor was formally casual, so it set a relatively relaxed vibe to enjoy a nice brunch and good company. All in all I had a great time, and the waiters were gracious to allow my friend and I to sit for 4 hours catching up undisturbed lols. read more

Art and Soul - Blueberry and Oat Bread - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The service and ambiance are both top notch. The coffee was delicious. This entree, Lox and Sourdough was amazing. However, this is not sourdough bread, it's more of a multigrain, still very good. The herbed cream cheese is worth the calories. Delicious!! No capers, but it was chopped olives. Also the pickled onion was a perfect balance!.Staff is amazing!! The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because of the substitutions. But it was delicious!! read more

Art and Soul - Lox and Sourdough Bread - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I think I've found my favorite brunch in DC! My friends and I had an extraordinary experience at this beautiful restaurant located super close to the Capitol Building. We tried the brunch tasting menu, which is an incredible deal that comes out to less than $40 per person. I began with the blueberry bread, and when I tell you that it was the best sweet treat I've had this decade! It tasted like the perfect combination of cornbread, pound cake, and a cookie. The whipped butter on top elevated it to an even higher level. That bread went directly onto the list of best bites in DC. Wow! The Brussels sprouts and kimchi bowl was super tasty with a delicious sauce throughout. The farmers breakfast was super standard in the best way. Biscuits and gravy lived up to the hype, and the chocolate ganache tort was the perfect way to end the wonderful meal. It was rich and decadent! The restaurant is beautiful and very spacious. We were surrounded by two large birthday parties and still felt like we had the restaurant to ourselves! Our waiter Victor was funny and very charming too. I will be back here for that blueberry bread very soon!!! read more

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Great experience and awesome food for our small group. Look forward to next years visit.

Second time coming here and like the first I really enjoyed the ambiance. It's inside of a hotel but it has a real chill clean look to it. Both times I came here for bunch and this time I decided to try the Housemade Blueberry Bread for a starter and Braised Short Rib Hash as my entree. The blueberry bread was delicious and a easy recommendation. The Short Rib Hash was good but lacked something. Overall the service was excellent and attentive. read more

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We needed to find a place that could accommodate a last minute reservation for a group of 8 and our hotel recommended this place that was at the hotel next door. The cocktail list was somewhat limited, but I had the vanilla fashioned which was quite good. For my entree I had the duck confit which was served on chickpeas. It was good, but not terribly exciting. For dessert they had house-made ice cream on the menu for $3 a scoop. I thought I'd get a scoop since I didn't want a big dessert but our server said I'd have to order three scoops? And the flavors were chocolate, vanilla and strawberry...so again, nothing too interesting and I definitely didn't want three scoops so opted to just skip dessert. Definitely not a bad option if you're at a nearby hotel and don't want to go too far. read more

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3.5 stars. A decent tea with a few improvements I would suggest- it seems like they haven't been doing tea that long and need to hone things a bit. Really enjoyed the scones (appreciate that you get two!) and the pineapple curd especially. Wish there had been some sort of clotted cream rather than butter- this is very important to most tea aficionados. Both scones, but brown sugar scone in particular was delicious. They were warm so we ate them first. (I always go scones, sandwiches, desserts, ESPECIALLY if the scones are warm.) The tea sandwiches were delicious although they differed from the items listed on the menu- for example, our "beet sandwich" was actually apple and cheddar. Which is fine; just let us know. There were a few things like that- what we were told was peach jam was apple; items missing some of the ingredients off the menu, etc. Lots of little surprises! The desserts as well were delicious & they were all pretty creative. There is the choice to add macarons or truffles for $5, so we did that. They didn't have any truffles but the macarons were good. I don't love the idea of add-on tiny desserts to tea though; I think those should have been part of the tea service and it should just be a few dollars more or something. I do think the price point is already a little high for the amount of food you get- $65 ($70 with the macarons before tax and tip) is close to what the Ritz or Peacock Alley, or other very upscale hotels charge. It's just 4 sandwiches, 3 small desserts, scones and one type of tea. I don't think it's quite that price level yet. The tea itself: not a large selection, only one black tea. They do have CBD infused teas if you're into that- that is cool and new. I had the Earl grey blend and the tea had a nice flavor but it was very weak, and also the person who brought it out poured it into our cups before it had steeped properly so the first cup was basically just hot water. It never seemed to brew properly after that and was just weak the whole time. They used tea bag, not loose leaf, and used the same bag for multiple pots. The wait staff were very attentive & professional throughout the whole tea, so this was a strange, probably inexperience-related misstep. The most important negative is the parking validation- after being assured by the restaurant we just needed to tell the parking guy, he refused to grant us the $14 price and made us pay $23. He said we should have had a ticket- which we didn't know where to get, but he said it was too late since we had already entered. The whole thing was very unclear & put a damper on the end of the day. Decor was nice and the ambiance was good. Staff were mostly great except for the parking snafu. They had a violin player which I usually like but I could have done without the multiple happy birthday riffs and encores . Love live music at a tea though, it's a fun idea. Overall a solid afternoon tea and would definitely return for a special occasion. read more

"Meh" is the best way to describe it. It seems like a lot of people really love this place but I wasn't impressed. My friend picked it out from a Yelp search while we were wandering around DC. When we arrived, I realized it was in the lobby of a hotel ~red flag~ Usually - not always, but usually - restaurants located within hotels kinda suck. Why? I've found from my own experience that hotels are more concerned with quantity over quality. They have a captive audience who are likely to pay above average for below average food. They usually buy their food in bulk so they can keep up with the constant cycle of new guests resulting in once frozen, unfresh foods. While not every hotel restaurant is like this (I've certainly experienced a couple that are fabulous), Art and Soul did give me that vibe. The chicken sandwich was lackluster. The meat seemed undercooked and not fresh. My friend got a breakfast sandwich. The cheese wasn't even melted. The mac and cheese was subpar - lacked flavor and was super oily. It was all edible. Not much else to it though. The bartender seemed like she thought we were a bit of an inconvenience. In all fairness, it was a pretty packed house though. I wasn't upset with the experience but I also wouldn't return. There's far better places in DC at about the same price (or less). read more

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Okay, so I found this place through TikTok and naturally I wanted to try it but knew that I had to see what my fellow Yelpers had to say. Well, at the recommendation of Yelpers I ordered my entree and I was thoroughly PLEASED! Service: This staff along with our waiter Bobby (I am sorry if I got it wrong) was absolutely amazing. Very hospitable service from the front door to the table and literally everyone, whether they handed you a plate or refilled your water, was so hospitable. Thank you to the entire staff who worked brunch today. Drinks: I ordered this beauty called the Tropicana and let's just establish that this is one of the BEST cocktails I've had in a really long time. The balance of passion fruit juice and rum created the perfect summer drink. It was good enough to make you feel nice at your table but balanced enough for you to stand lol I thoroughly enjoyed it. Perfect 10 Food: So, this is why I removed a star. Sadly the deviled eggs were not as appetizing as they looked. They lacked the right flavors and had a strong mayonnaise taste over any other seasoning and spices. I'm still not sure what the crab meat brought to the dish because I didn't taste anything. Unfortunately, I stopped after one egg and knew I wasn't going to finish the rest. Entrée: And here is where my fellow Yelpers came in great. Few gave great details about the short rib hash while others talked about the chicken and waffle. I decided to trust the few and you did not disappoint me. This dish had such a sweet and savory balance which gave a burst of flavor in every bite. The kale, short ribs, potatoes, and poached eggs were prepared to perfection!!!!!! PERFECT 10! I decided on a side of breakfast potatoes after the waiter informed us that there wasn't much potatoes added to my dish. I'm glad I did because those potatoes were scrumptious! Ugh! I wish I had some now as I type this review lol No dessert for me. I had a long day ahead but let's just say that this was my first and definitely not my last time visiting this gem. I highly recommend it for brunch and if you're a meat lover, try the short ribs hash. If you're vegan, my friend had a delicious avocado toast made to accommodate her dietary needs. Overall, we had an excellent time! Service was a little slow (the waiter was managing a lot of tables at the same time) but it didn't put a damper on anything. I enjoyed myself. read more

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The brunch menu was limited. The service was so slow. The place was empty but it took forever to get food and drinks. This is a restaurant where you come to take pictures after you eat somewhere else. The waiter tried to be nice but it was an overall disaster. The sausage tasted boiled and grainy. It had no flavor. The cinnamon roll was so dry. The banana bread is good and enough to split between two people. The drinks were weak. Cute decor though! read more

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Went for breakfast, actually ended up leaving. Looked like a nice place, just really wasn't a fan of the breakfast options. Compare that with the prices I saw and the fact that we waited 10 min with no service, we ended up going to a place down the street. read more