Service was great, food was absolutely delicious. My overall dining experience was excellent.read more

We had a great experience at St. Anselm in DC! Overall, the food was very good, and everything we…read moreordered was delicious. The branzino was absolutely amazing, and the steak was cooked to perfection. We also ordered the oysters, which were delicious, but my personal favorite of the entire meal had to be the **deviled eggs!** They were definitely a standout and a must-try. The service was pretty good as well. We did have a small issue with our first drink, but the staff took it back and corrected it in no time, which we really appreciated. It was nice to see the issue handled quickly and professionally without taking away from our overall experience. Ambiance was great. Overall, St. Anselm delivered a delicious meal with great service and quality dishes. Between the perfectly cooked steak, flavorful branzino, fresh oysters, and those amazing deviled eggs, there was plenty to love. I would definitely recommend giving this spot a try if you're in DC!

Joes Seafood is our go to for celebratory dinners. You can never go wrong with coming to Joes…read more The food is always good and the service keeps us coming back. Last night we celebrated our wedding anniversary. We have a fav booth that we request when making our reservations and it's always ready when we arrive. The Bartender Brandon is just the best!! When he's working we know it's going to be an awesome experience. People will always remember how you make them feel!!! & Joes gets it every time. Whether you're coming to watch a game, perfect date night, GNO...family dinner...birthdays...anniversaries...whatever the reason....you can't go wrong with coming here. Already looking forward to the next time :)) Happy Yelping!

Back again for Happy Hour after several years. It was mostly an excellent experience…read more The bartenders were friendly, helpful, and efficient. Food was excellent. I was going to give a 5-star rating, but then I noticed on the menu that Joe's participates in the 3% "operating expenses surcharge" scam. Instead of openly raising prices so patrons can easily compare them between restaurants, the 3% goes in the small print at the bottom of the menu. Regardless of what they claim about dealing with rising costs, this sneaky 3% goes into the pockets of the owners as profit. Patrons are given the option to ask for this surcharge to be removed from their bill. They should do so and complain loudly about this practice. Several other high end DC restaurants have stopped running this scam after sufficient protest from patrons.

I was able to get a late seating on Friday night. I ordered a…read more Antinori Super Tuscan wine which was fully body and tasty. A Special tonight was Lobster bisque w Sherry and it was hot, creamy and delicious. My entree was another Special, Bone-in Filet with black garlic and sautéed garlic spinach ( black garlic is a fermented garlic- which they also do with balsamic). Very tender and delicious.

We went to the Capital Grille for a celebratory dinner. The waiter was fantastic. He was friendly…read moreand helpful without being over the top. The atmosphere is fancy. It feels like where the diplomats and business people of DC go to dine. The menu reflects that, and it's pricy but that's expected. We enjoyed the calamari and some prawns as a starter. Some of our party got delicious rare steaks for dinner. I had a beet salad. It was very good. The sides were also tasty. We tried the mashed potatoes and brussel sprouts. Overall, we had a really nice time. The food was good. We left stuffed. It was a great place to celebrate a big accomplishment.

Went to La Boucherie Grande for my birthday with some friends. Always admired the Nouveau art…read morestyle carvings on the building. But the interior is a work of art. The Enlightment statue in the center, Gold ceiling, and massive Chandelier, beautiful. I had a Tuna Carpaccio and Steak Tare Tare with French connection and La Vie en Rose. Alot of fun, great atmosphere, and will definitely come again

Our server cole was great and super kind, food was amazing! Definitely will come back!read more

Excellent steakhouse. This place isn't going to have the fanciest/most intimate atmosphere due to…read morethe size of the place but it will deliver you great service and quality you expect from a $$$ steakhouse. Great steaks, great options, good wine and cocktail list. Our family got several cuts of meat including the ribeye, tomahawk, and filet. All were delicious. I was surprised but the fillet might have been my favorite. We got our sauces on the side, my favorite was the mushroom. All cuts of steak come with mash potatoes which were great. The burrata salad was also nice as a side. I didn't much care for the Mac and cheese or the Brussels, but I was too full from the steak to indulge anyway. Shoutout to our servers who did a wonderful job on a great dining experience.

Steakhouse with a bunch of different types of steak options and ways to prepare your steak. Also…read morehave a solid list of apps + salads, and few non-steak options as well. All steaks come with a side of mashed potatoes, and you can order additional family style sides as well Both indoor and patio seating. I came here for dinner with my fiance and we sat indoors, but unfortunately we regretted this as it was very loud inside Service was a little slow and my steak was undercooked, but the flavors of everything were very good Complimentary rosemary bread + butter

Excellent water service never did my water get empty it was the best water service I have ever…read moreexperienced and i definitely will come back because of that service. customer service was great and our server was great it was a bit noisy tho but water service made up for it and the excellent sorbet and Mac and cheese. The charcuterie board was also excellent must try

Came for family dinner as a suggestion by the fam. It was a quick 6:30-7:45p meal. The interior…read morefelt more upscale tavern than the typical steakhouse vibe I'm use to, but the service was still on par. There were a lot of servers for the time we went, which was good, but a bit overwhelming. We didn't get any drinks or appetizers, but did start with bread and butter which were really good. Ordered 3 steaks and 3 sides, and they came out quickly with everything cooked as requested and the sides fresh and hot. I heard the crab cakes were good so will be back to try those!

When a sibling is in town and offers to pay for a meal you make the trip. My brother spoke highly…read moreabout Bourbon Steak and since he was in town invited me for dinner while he was visiting for work. The restaurant is in the lobby of a hotel. There's street parking and I believe valet but we found street parking fairly easily on a weekday. The ambiance is dim lit. Service was very attentive and seemed to pay attention to detail, announcing confirmations of no allergens within each dish brought to the table. Our water was filled regularly, suggestions were readily available to the many questions we had. I also thought it was a nice touch that your bagged items are taken off table and you are given a ticket without awkwardly taking up space while you maybe were still chatting or enjoying an after dinner drink or dessert. Quality of food was nice, can't recall the type of steak my brother tried I went with a ribeye and tried the octopus appetizer which was very tender. We also enjoyed the Brussels sprouts and whipped mash. Was definitely a meal that could easily be shared between 2-3 people.

Amazing dinner at Bourbon steak. Highly recommend and the new bar is beautiful and lively. Service…read more10/10

Celebrated a friend's birthday over the weekend! I hadn't been to Mastro's in years so it was nice…read moreto visit again. A few of us arrived early and we sat at the bar. Everett was friendly and made great drinks! We got seated downstairs. It was noticeablely warm and we mentioned it to the manager. They said they were working on it but it never got any cooler. Restaurant Week was extended so we were able to take advantage of that. It was a good deal with upcharges for bigger cuts of steak. The sides are not included but they're large enough to share. I got the 6 oz filet, medium and it was perfect. The warm butter cake was delicious. The pomegranate martini with the dry ice added for dramatic effect was a popular cocktail at our table. Our server was great! Minus the warm temperature, everyone had a great time. I found street parking but valet is available. I would visit Mastro's again but maybe not downstairs.

The food was very good, but the service was extremely disappointing, especially for a birthday…read moredinner at a restaurant of this quality. Our server was noticeably inattentive. At one point, he came to our table and explained that there were other people celebrating their birthdays and that he was busy attending to them. I understand that restaurants get busy, but telling a customer that other birthday celebrations are taking priority is not appropriate. He knew it was my birthday as well and even apologized for "ruining" it by mentioning this. It was an incredibly strange way to address his lack of attentiveness. When our food arrived, the server did not promptly come to plate our food. We eventually plated it ourselves, and only afterward did he come over and say that he had been planning to come plate it for us. At that point, the service had already been missed. There were also multiple staff members assisting with service, which made the lack of coordination even more noticeable. The kitchen was quite slow as well, and the garlic mashed potatoes were cold by the time we were eating our steaks. There were also clumps of mashed potatoes left on the table, which our server picked up with his bare hands. These may sound like small details individually, but together they made the service feel surprisingly ordinary for the setting. The food itself was the highlight. The filet was very well seasoned, the garlic mashed potatoes were excellent despite the temperature issue, and the signature warm butter cake with ice cream was phenomenal. My dining companion said his filet was the best filet he had ever had. I also found the dress-code enforcement somewhat inconsistent. I had made an effort to dress appropriately for the occasion, and my dining companion did as well, but I noticed another guest being admitted in denim shorts. My dining companion independently commented on how people were dressed, so this wasn't something I was looking for--it was simply noticeable. Ultimately, I would return for the food, but I hope the service is substantially better next time. This was my birthday dinner, and unfortunately the service did not make the occasion feel particularly special.

Service and ambiance were great! They have a very nice outdoor patio that's covered from the rain…read more The salad and bread are great. I did wish they gave a little more time between the bread/salad course and the main course, since I didn't have enough time to finish my salad. The sauce is delicious and the fries were nice and crispy. Wish dessert came with the meal for that price. The steak is definitely very low quality -- there were so many pieces that were too tough for me to even cut, let alone eat. Since they give you an extra serving, I had enough steak to eat, but it just felt like such a waste to have this giant pile of inedible steak on my plate. There was probably 3/4 of a serving of steak that wasn't so tough it was inedible, so might not have been enough of a serving for others.

I've always had exceptional service here, but this particularly time the servers were incredibly…read morepreoccupied. It was really hard to flag them down for refills, etc. Medium Rare is a great brunch spot for the spring/summer time! Their outdoor patio is my favorite spot to be seated albeit they pack the tables like sardines. The steak frites with the peppercorn sauce is a must try. I'm not even a steak person, but as a saucy person, I love for this meal. The French toast is also crispy on the outside, yet soft and moist internally. It's the perfect balance of textures.

When first impressions matter…read more What can I say when first impressions matter. I had an opportunity to expose new friends and colleagues to OCEAN PRIME DC. I was attending a conference in DC when about 14 people wanted to have a great dinner. As they were struggling to figure a place to go, I of course suggested, Ocean Prime. I took a chance to call Tim but was not sure with such a short notice request if they could accommodate. They absolutely did in space. Alexander quickly heard my request and scrolling into action. Made sure that my group was well. Taken care of the first impression was truly magnificent... But I would expect nothing less from the absolute best. A highlight of was seeing Tiana, whose Infectious smile and memory that amazes even the most astute person in action. She remembered everyone's name at our table, despite not being our official serve. It is this type of hospitality that keeps Ocean Prime head and shoulders above other fine dining establishment in DC.

Ocean Prime: How Tiana Turned a High‑End Dinner Into a Full‑Blown Culinary Adventure…read more Takeaway: The food was outstanding. The private room was beautiful. But Tiana? She elevated the entire night like she had a PhD in hospitality and a minor in mind‑reading. The 73rd Birthday Mission We needed the perfect steakhouse for a 73rd birthday celebration -- something upscale, polished, and worthy of a family‑and‑friends get‑together. Ocean Prime was the unanimous choice. Ten of us, private dining room, big night ahead. My wife and I pulled up to valet at the same time as another couple. The valet attendant greeted us like he'd been waiting all day just for us. He even parked our cars together right in front -- a small touch, but it set the tone. We walked inside, talked to the hostess, and then...the night changed. Enter Tiana -- The Greatest Waitress I've Ever Had A few minutes later, a woman approached with the biggest, warmest, most welcoming smile I've ever seen in a restaurant. She introduced herself: "Hi, I'm Tiana. I'll be taking care of you tonight." Not serving us.Not waiting on us.Taking care of us. That's when I knew we were in good hands. She walked the four of us to the private dining room, gave us time to settle, then introduced the wine and drink menu. And then she did something I've never seen done at a table of ten: She asked for everyone's names. All ten. And remembered them. All night. Not once did she slip.Not once did she say "sir" or "ma'am."She addressed every person by name like she'd known us for years. That alone elevated the experience -- but she wasn't done. The Drinks: A Masterclass in Descriptions Before taking drink orders, she told us: "If there's something you want that's not on the menu, I'll check with the Chef." Who does that?Tiana does. She recommended the Berries & Bubbles to a few of us and described the Smoked Old Fashioned like she was narrating a food documentary. I went with my classic: a White Russian . Drinks arrived. Everyone was happy. The Food: Ocean Prime Doing What Ocean Prime Does Orders included: Grilled Oysters Lobster Linguine Creamed Spinach Deviled Eggs Rack of Lamb Parmesan Truffle Fries New York Strip Ribeye with Oscar Style Dynamite Roll Kid's Crabcake Brussels Sprouts Parmesan Broccolini Loaded Baked Potatoes Bread Service Everything was beautifully plated and tasted outstanding.The Parmesan Truffle Fries?Some of the best any of us had ever had. One steak came out well‑done instead of medium -- corrected immediately, no hesitation. I sampled the sides around the table. Every single one was a hit. I asked the group how their meals were -- nothing but smiles and nods. Dessert: Tiana's Final Touch When dessert time hit, Tiana went into full celebration mode. She surprised the birthday guest with two desserts: Ten‑Layer Carrot Cake Warm Butter Cake with Ice Cream And "Happy Birthday" written on the plate He lit up like a kid. I ordered the Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie -- I enjoyed it, but everyone else at the table loved it. The Carrot Cake was good, but the Butter Cake?Outstanding. Worth the hype. Final Verdict Ocean Prime already delivers a high‑end dining experience -- but Tiana transformed it into an unforgettable culinary adventure. Her professionalism, warmth, attention to detail, and ability to remember ten names without missing a beat made the night feel personal, special, and elevated. We left full, happy, and already planning our next visit. And yes -- I will be requesting Tiana again.