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

Now y'all know I love a good food experience, and when I heard all-you-can-eat lunch for $33, I had…read moreto see what the hype was about! We visited Ambar Capitol Hill for lunch, and let me tell you, this is definitely a spot to put on your foodie list! The concept is simple: You pay one price and get to explore a variety of Balkan-inspired small plates. And when I say variety, I mean VARIETY! We had everything from corn riblets to mussels to grilled branzino, and some mushroom flatbread. There were so many options. Would I recommend it? Absolutely!

My husband surprised me with brunch at Ambar because he always researches menus before making…read morereservations to make sure there are enough options for my food intolerances. That thoughtfulness is one of the many reasons I was excited to try it. When we arrived, I was initially concerned after learning that the "G" on the menu indicated dishes **containing** gluten rather than being gluten-free. Since many menu items were marked with a "G," I worried my options would be very limited, especially for the unlimited brunch experience. Thankfully, our server, Emma, immediately put me at ease. She brought me the food allergy menu, answered my questions with patience, and made sure I understood what was safe for me to enjoy. While my husband and I were deciding whether to stay, the manager, Antonio, came to our table after Emma shared my dietary concerns. His kindness completely changed the experience. He took the time to explain my options, offered to have the kitchen modify several dishes, and reassured me that their goal was for me to feel safe and enjoy my meal. Thanks to Emma and Antonio, what started with uncertainty became one of the most enjoyable brunch experiences I've had. I was able to enjoy a variety of delicious dishes, the mimosas were a great value, and the restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful, with floor-to-ceiling windows that fill the space with natural light. What I'll remember most, though, is how genuinely cared for I felt. Before we left, Antonio stopped by one last time to make sure I was happy with my meal and that all of my needs had been met. My husband had put so much love and intention into choosing this restaurant, and thanks to Emma and Antonio, we both left with happy hearts and full bellies. If you have food intolerances or dietary restrictions, I hope this review gives you confidence to visit Ambar. Their team didn't just accommodate my needs. They made me feel welcome, respected, and cared for. That's the kind of hospitality that earns five stars from me.

New: TG corn ribs. Delicious and creative (see my picture). It's a new interpretation of corn on…read morethe cob. Mixed grill is now more expensive (as part of the Ambar Experience at Home set: grill). Though now you can choose individual ingredients (chicken, lamb and so on as opposed to mixed grill which is no + $4) Baklava shrunk! In the past the portion was generous. Now: only 3 tiny pieces.

This was my second visit to this restaurant. My companion and i ordered from the happy hour menu…read morewhich is on the back of the full menu. It is a $24.95 flat price offering an appetizer, entree and dessert for that price. (Only available Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday from 5-6:30 pm). There were about 6 choices each for appetizers and entrees and 3 for dessert. My companion had a mussel appetizer and I had French Onion soup. My soup was a great example of the classic preparation. Bubbly and browned cheese over a deeply flavorful broth of onions and a slice of French bread. My companion loved the mussels. As to the entree I had what was called Beef Diane, a twist on the classic Steak Diane. It consisted of tips of filet in a delicious gravy flavored with cognac. My companion had Rainbow Trout and was very happy with it. For dessert we both had cheesecake with strawberry sauce. A good example of a New York style cheesecake. Both entrees were served with well cooked mixed vegetables. The portions were not a scaled down size but normal size. The meal comes with fresh baked toasted bread served warm. Delicious. The service was attentive which was to be expected because there were only 3 tables occupied. A complimentary shot of a what I think was kahlua was served at the end of the meal. The atmosphere is lots of dark wood and a classic bar. Great food and a great experience. Don't pass up this great value!!

Came here last night and it took an hour and a half for our entrees to come out. There was no…read moreapology or acknowledgement at all. The place was emptying out by the time we got our meals. They tried to appease the pair of diners next to us with free shots of something, but nothing for us because we went an acquaintance and his sister who are regulars, so they knew it didn't matter if we were happy or not. Food was terrible. I had the rainbow trout which seemed like it might have come frozen. Topped with dull brown gravy and canned mushrooms. Got a large dollop of bland mashed potatoes with it and a few green beans. TLDR: this place is for senior citizens who take comfort in familiar cafeteria level food. I'm perplexed how it's in business with high ratings. I've come here numerous times because the person I know (who's about 25 years my senior) comes here every Friday night.

What an incredible spot on so many levels. My friend brought me here to enjoy their varied…read morewhiskey selection, craft beers on tap, and cozy architecture. We split a flatbread which was on happy hour special. The dough was perfectly worked, cheese was flavorful, as were the mushrooms on top. The sauce was a bit too sweet, but it didn't interfere with the overall taste of the flatbread which was a win. My Abbey Ale was cold, effervescent, and had a toasted biscuit finish - delicious! The dining room is beautifully appointed, intelligently lit, and the menu has varied options. I'd definitely come back for a full meal. The staff was engaging and friendly, the music was jazzy-hipster in an ambient way, and the downstairs "speakeasy" looks like the place I want to be on a Friday night with some friends. Check this place out, you'll be glad you did.

Before our flight home, we came here with a reservation so we could grab a meal before heading to…read morethe airport. When we arrived, we were seated right away, but it seemed like there were very few staff working--possibly only one waiter. It took about 10 minutes before we finally had to flag him down just to place our order. The food then took around 25-30 minutes to come out, which felt very long since we were on a tight schedule for our flight. When the food finally arrived, I ordered the macaroni and cheese, and unfortunately it was the worst mac and cheese I've ever had. I don't want to be mean, but it was very bland and really needed salt. My sister surprisingly liked it, but it just wasn't for me at all. The rest of my family did enjoy their meals, and I thought the fries were decent, just lightly seasoned. My mom especially liked the grilled cheese. The waiter himself was nice and kept our drinks refilled, so I don't think the long wait was entirely his fault. The restaurant is very cute inside with cozy, old-style vibes and festive Christmas decorations, which I really liked. However, between the long wait times, the limited menu, and my disappointing mac and cheese, I wouldn't recommend that dish. Overall, it's a charming place, but the service was too slow for us--especially when trying to catch a flight.

My friend and I had an amazing experience here. We came for happy hour and found seats at the bar…read more The bar was huge with ample seating as well as it appeared to have plenty of tables for dining. We both got a glass of wine and ordered two small plates to share. After quite a while of waiting for our food, the bartender checked to ask what we had ordered. He had forgotten to put our order through and to apologize, gave us a bit more wine to compensate which was super appreciated. Our dishes came out quickly once they were placed. We had gotten the Beef Empanadas and Dumpling Squash Beignets. The beignets weren't what we were expecting but were delicious. They were fried balls with squash cooked inside - very tasty. The empanadas were just as good with plenty of beef and a great aioli. All around, an amazing first experience here. The ambience was lively and service was great. Food and drink specials were just as amazing. We will definitely be back!

Finding this restaurant can prove difficult...if your GPS lands you at the back of the building…read morekeep going around. If you lands you at the train tracks, yes that tiny road leads to La Cuchara. Prompt greeting by the host and very attentive service throughout our dining experience. I enjoyed all appetizers (Pintxos) but my absolute favorite was the beef empanada, it was so full of flavor. The tapas potatoes and salad were very tasty too. I had the rainbow trout for entree, for which the cuts were coming up short so they asked if shrimp was ok to add. I enjoyed the flavor of the shrimp, but I think the fish lacked seasoning- it was the only plate I didn't enjoy. Had the Aim to spark cocktail, a very well balanced drink! I'd visit again!

Chloe is a innovative, small plates restaurant located in Navy Yard, the previously had Michelin…read morestar back in 2021. I visited here long ago for brunch, which lived in my mind rent free, and I finally had a chance to come back. We stopped in for some bites before a baseball game at national Park. Because of the early hour at 4 PM, the restaurant was pretty empty. It's actually ended up working out, though, because our servers were attentive, and the food and drinks came out very quickly. We shared the escargot, lamb kofta potstickers, crispy mushroom Arancini, and cauliflower. The cauliflower was so delicious and savory, definitely with Middle Eastern influences, and I could've eaten a whole bowl of it. I thought the lamb kofta dumplings were pretty interesting--I haven't ever had anything like it before, and they did a good job of allowing the flavor of the lamb to shine through without being overly gave me. The crispy mushroom Arancini was quite good, though I'm admittedly quite small. The escargot was very well seasoned, with that perfect garlicky sauce, though they're not anything new. We all thoroughly enjoyed our cocktails, and all agreed that we had an excellent meal.

The food at Chloe was absolutely delicious. So good in fact that I stopped in twice during my time…read morein DC. Both times I ordered the Crudo which was absolutely amazing. Additionally, I tried The Who fish and the gem salad which both are spectacular. Cocktails are made to perfection and the service and ambiance are great.

My favorite polish spot to get a few grocery essentials (peppers, pickled garlic, pierogies, and my…read morefavorite crisps (chips); freshly cooked lunch and bakery treats to go. The lady that helped me was the sweetest lady ever. She helped me check out with a few grocery items I got and then took my order for a dine in lunch. The kielbasa with pierogi combo is my go to and never disappoints. Freshly made to order and came out sizzling ready to eat. My timing this day was excellent because by the time I was done eating, the bakery truck arrived for their delivery of sweet bakery goods. On the dot just in time as the lady shared when asked if the bakery items were coming. It was truly an exceptional visit.

I love their selection of preserves, tea, coffee, chocolate, and various other random items that…read morecould only be found in a Polish establishment! Take a gander, you'll find something interesting. I promise :)

In short...Expensive but worth it…read more We were a party of four and we shared every plate. Here is a rundown of what we had: Humo cocktail - smokey and sweet. I liked it a lot. Don't be thrown off by the egg white. Try it. Bread - hot, flaky, delicious. Get it. Hamachi - citrusy, fresh, tasty Steak Tartare - It was just OK for me. Super savory but could have skipped it. Plums - this was one of the table favorites. Creative dish. The plums weren't too sweet and paired well with the other ingredients. Pickled eggplant - nice contrast to the other items. My wife's favorite. Leek Tart - cheesy and savory. Not as blown away as other reviewers but very good. Chorizo Dumplings - my son's favorite. But you're paying over $9/dumpling. Not sure it's worth it. Rice Pudding - weird name for essentially what is four jumbo shrimp over paella style rice. Very tasty but can be skipped if you're trying to keep the bill down. Massini - it was good but not a must get. Chocolate cake - the four us literrally ate this in like 20 seconds. It was amazing. Skip the other desserts and get two orders of this. If it were possible, I would give this restaurant 4.5 stars instead of 5 because it is expensive. We avoided the priciest items on the menu and still spent $110/person including tax and tip. But if you can afford it, go for it.

Leek tart - very cheese forward (so much so that I could barely taste leek), with nice greens and a…read morecute carrot addition, Pickled eggplant - soft and delicious eggplant (the sauce made me think of ajvar (red pepper spread)), Bread - these small rolls had good potential, but were strangely tough and almost dry on the outside, but the butter was yummy, "Shepherd Pie" - that is how it was described anyway; it was very filling, did not have peas and was kind of dry inside, Cod - this was some of the best fish I've had in awhile. Soft, flaky, not overcooked and the sauce had a bit of a spiciness surrounding the small fried plaintain cubes; served with shredded beets, Massini - light but big portion of creamy deliciousness (would compare to crème brûlée), Sweet potato - I forget what exactly this was called, it was their seasonal special; poached sweet potato with delicious ginger ice cream and strands of chocolate (get it if available!), Sifón cocktail with vermouth was delicious (although could use fewer ice cubes), Service was professional and I liked how, out the window, you could see people playing tennis on the courts across the street.

HH? Check. On inkind? Check. Absolutely devoured food? Yes!!…read more We went here after finalizing our wedding venue wooo! Absolutely gobsmacked the drinks and food, wil be there several times over :) Very friendly and accommodative staff

Great upscale restaurant and event space conveniently located near Metro Center, the Warner…read moreTheater, and the National Mall. The Henri is a beautiful bistro with friendly and helpful staff, tasty food options (the sea bass was delicious), and good for intimate dinner or after work event. They have a large bar, more quiet and intimate dining space and side rooms for round table events or happy hours if not joining the dinner crowd.

(4.35) ~ Very Good Tasting Menu Food & Service for this James Beard Awarded French & Southern…read moreCuisine. They offer 3, 4, 5, or 6 courses w or w/o wine & dessert is included (not one of the courses). Also you can pick any dish on the menu for your courses. DRINKS: ** Pinot Noir Dehlinger "Altamont" 21' = (4.25) Very tasty ** Espresso = (4.25) Very good ** Water (tap) = (4.15) Very good, must be filtered;) FOOD: ** Panna Cotta (seasonal) = (5) Excellent! ** Veal Sweetbreads (w. empanada) = (4.75) Great! (see photo) ** Oxtail Broth = (4.5) Very Tasty! ** White Truffle Fettuccine = (4.5) Very Good! ** Shrimp & Grits = (4.35) Very tasty ** Crab Gratin = (4.25) Very good ** Lamb Neck = (4.25) Very good

The food is objectively excellent. Presentation is very elegant, the four course meal is plenty…read morewithout feeling stuffed. The service is very friendly and kind. If I had to pick things out that made this not be a five star experience I'd pick the following: -for 600 dollars for two people you'd want it to be the best meal you've ever had. It's not that. -was there anything I could say was the best thing i have ever eaten? Not really it's all well prepared but the only thing i would really crave again is the espresso mousse. -the bread being room temp/burnt bring its down , i understand going for the rustic French look, but slicing stale bread and serving it with house butter is meh. In general I'd say , it's a great restaurant, the food and drinks are top quality, but when you're paying as much as you're paying for a special meal it doesnt necessarily take the ball across the goal line. My Chinese takeout the night before was more satisfying.