We had a fantastic dining experience! The three of us ordered cod, trout and mushroom soup --…read more perfectly cooked, fresh, and full of flavor. The cocktails were fantastic, and we ended the meal with a shared chocolate choux that added perfect sweet touch. Great atmosphere, attentive service. The place didn't feel busy even though every table was taken!

Ambience, especially outside, is great. Went for a sunset dinner and was excited. However, when I…read morewanted to place an order of oysters as an app while we looked over the menu I was told we had to order all food at once due to the back up in the kitchen. Server said they would bring the food out in courses. It was medium-busy at most. Luckily I was able to order bourbon and wine that took over 20 minutes to arrive to the table both times, so after the second round we decided to go. Hoping for a better experience next time.

The Quart size clam chowder and waterman's platter were excellent. I ordered delivery and it was…read moreexcellent. I'm sure if the restaurant has an awesome ambience this would make it a 5 star restaurant. Definitely recommend

The bland lobster roll was $42 and could fit in the palm of my hand. Fries were burnt‍. The salmon…read moreBenedict was horrible...no flavor at all! Do better!

Somewhat upscale Italian restaurant with a large menu of fantastic dishes that come in substantial…read moreportions Both a downstairs and an upstairs for seating I came here for dinner with my family, and we tried a variety of the dishes here, all of which were fantastic. Our waitress was very friendly as well, and the food came out very quickly. It does get a little loud inside, but nothing too crazy

Came here for dinner tonight and shared a beet salad (antipasti), El padrino (pizza), and pistachio…read moregnocchi (pasta), and tiramisu + one scoop of pistachio gelato (dessert). The beet salad was amazing although a little light on beets. The buffalo mozzarella on top was delicious and we spread it over the salad like a poached egg which had a nice contrast to the bitterness of the fresh arugula base. The pizza was our favorite dish. The crust was amazing and the fresh basil really put it over the top. The gnocchi pasta was great in itself), I would have liked something to cut the cheesy/pistachio sauce/flavor a bit. Maybe a touch of tomato sauce. The tiramisu was certainly made fresh in-house (as confirmed by the server) but we actually thought the pistachio gelato (also made in the house) was the better of the two desserts. Will definitely come back here to try more items on the menu.

Stopped here for drinks because the place across the street wasn't open yet. Happy we came because…read morewe ended up dining in and was well worth it. Family enjoyed the oysters. I tried the calamari, first time having too, and I was shocked with how well it was. I had a large meal the day before so I munched on a salad for dinner which hit the spot. I ended up finishing my grandmothers burger which was also delicious. I forgot what the dessert was called but everyone shared it and enjoyed it.

Great Friday Night Vibe! && they have Happy Hour after 9 on a Friday !…read more Beautiful bar area with a steady crowd Marlon provided exemplary service from the time the hostess set me at his table until we walked out the door! Thank you!! Appetizers Chicken Chermoula: 5/5 large shareable portion, perfect spice and flavor with the spiced yogurt. Crispy skin! Honeycrisp Apple & Celery Salad: 4/5 fresh, nice crunch, and slight tanginess! Rhode Island Calamari: my friend had this dish and enjoyed. It grilled and not fried. Entrees Whole Grilled Branzino: 4/5 crispy skin, perfectly flaky fish. The fish itself does not have much seasoning flavor, but the bed of capers and a squeeze of lemons is good. Double cut Lamb Chops: again, my friend's order but I tasted and it was perfectly cooked, tender, and flavorful! 51st Century Cocktail and Cry My Eyes Out Cocktail both tequila 5/5! Union Market do if unfamiliar, there is limited parking.

Our company division recently hosted a team offsite in the DMV area, and to encourage us to meet…read morenew colleagues, we were placed into small groups of 10-12 people where a local colleague selected a restaurant for the group. I chose Ambar for my group, and I'm very pleased with our selection. Food Most of our group had dietary restrictions. Several of us were gluten free, and one person was both nut and seafood free. Ambar did an excellent job curating a menu that worked for everyone without making anyone feel like an afterthought. We opted for the Chef's Table experience, which included a spread tasting with veggie sticks and a variety of dishes that were clearly labeled and thoughtfully prepared: * Bean hummus - GF / DF / NF * Ajvar - GF / DF / NF * Balkan salad - GF / DF / NF (one prepared without feta cheese) * Baby carrots - GF / DF / NF (one prepared without tofu sauce) * Roasted peppers - GF / DF / NF * Cauliflower - GF / DF / NF * Baked beans - GF / DF / NF * Roasted lamb - GF / DF / NF * Stuffed pork belly "Sarma" - GF / DF / NF * Brussels sprouts - GF / DF / NF (one prepared without yogurt and bacon) * Seafood platter Everything was flavorful, well-seasoned, and beautifully presented. The meal was so delicious that I didn't even manage to get photos of everything, which rarely happens for me. Just know we dined very well and left completely satisfied. Service The staff was wonderful from start to finish. From the event team member who served as our account manager, to the chef, to the servers and wait staff, everyone was attentive and accommodating. They handled our dietary needs with care and professionalism and made sure our group felt taken care of throughout the evening. Pricing We paid a set fee that we were able to negotiate, and the final rate wasn't too bad for a group experience like this. Just keep in mind that there is an admin fee, a 20% gratuity, and taxes added on top, so be sure to factor that into your planning if you're booking a group event. Overall, I'd absolutely recommend Ambar for group dining, especially if you have guests with dietary restrictions. They made coordination easy, delivered great food, and created a memorable dining experience for our team.

Went out with some friends to have brunch in DC and people say Ambar is one of the best. Their…read morebrunch has unlimited small plates served tapas style and unlimited mimosa as well. We tried our best to order every single item but got super stuffed. They offer a wide variety ranging from traditional American to Balkan inspired dishes. The food was pretty decent but there are definitely hits and misses here. I would probably avoid the mac and cheese (very bland and dry) and the Balkano (pork was also very dry). However, some of my favorite dishes were the kebabs, steak, meat pies and Balkan donuts! Pairing all this with quick and good service, I can see why this has become a popular brunch spot amongst locals. Small Plates: Pulled Pork Benedict, Salmon Benedict, Balkan Kebab, Balkano Slider, Mushroom Pilav, Hanger Steak, Fried Chicken Slider, Beet Tzatziki, Meat Pie, Sujuk Flatbread, Shakshuka, White Flatbread, Waffles and Balkan Donuts

"Not Your Average Joe !" Classy Restaurants come with a certain charm the minute you enter the…read moreestablishment , and their inner decor for one reason or another ( which I can't explain ) makes you feel comfortable and at ease. Well Joe's Seafood checks every box and some others I didn't mention. The entire staff is professional, in a warm welcoming way. They ensure that your experience is a delightful one, filled with superb pampering service. And then there's the food !!! This is when I was totally floored... for starters the assorted bread basket for the table is absolutely delicious ( I literally had to force myself to stop alternating between the muffins and mini biscuits ) Since I was eating light today I ordered the seafood salad ( chilled lobster & shrimp on top ) and the salad was so fresh and had that crisp salad crunch that mesmerized my taste buds with every bite !!! DC hands down is one of the top restaurant city's in the country and Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is a big reason I can make that statement with absolute confidence !!!

You can't go wrong with any of their seafood or steak options. Their Famous Grilled Tomatoes are a…read moresolid appetizer. Their seafood tower is a must if you have a few people willing to share. Joe's also offers a great 3-course lunch special from 11:30-4 and cocktail hour from 2:30 - 6:00 for the power lunch and/or happy hour crowd. Classic restaurant, great service, and something for everyone.

Good. I liked the ambiance and the food. I'm not sure how I can get this review to 85 characters.read more

As a self confessed foodie, I am always in search of my next great dining experience - and ready to…read morerock and roll back to restaurants that are tried and true. This was my first visit to Kitchen Savages. I had tried walking in without a reservation once before on a Saturday evening, and there were no seats available. So my first recommendation would definitely be to make sure you make/have a reservation because they do get busy (understandably so)!! Overall our brunch experience was good! I started off with the Mimosa Sampler for my drink order; I wanted to try the different flavours that were on offer. These were nice, but I'd hoped the presentation would have been a little better and the mimosas not as heavy with the juices. The food was great! Super tasty and packed with flavour. My husband had the Peach Cobbler French Toast and I ordered the 'Create-Your-Own' pasta. I requested it with salmon, shrimp and spinach, but it only came with the shrimp and spinach. Such a shame, because I can imagine the salmon would have made the dish EVEN better. When the bill came, it had the salmon (which I never got) listed on it - after pointing this out, the server checked with the kitchen, and kindly removed it from the bill. Overall, I would say that we really enjoyed brunch here. I will definitely be back in the future to try the main dinner menu & hopefully there'll be no mixups with what I order and what I get .

There's something about a craving fulfilled that just seriously lights up your life.... I have been…read moreCRAVING some oysters. I saw a random post on social media earlier in the week and it's been stuck in my head ever since. I was going to be in DC all day Friday for work and then heading to Bowie for a dance recital so I figured well... why NOT stop by for happy hour oysters? AMBIANCE: Happy hour is 3-6pm I think so. It was LOUD, And PACKED. MAKE THE RESERVATION!!!!! I saw people get turned away bc they just pulled up. I made a nice reservation for 1 and it was great. I sat outside. It had just finished raining so it wasn't too hot at all to do that, and I go hot easy. SERVICE: So, as you can imagine, it was busy busy busy. They have $1.25 oysters during happy hour so of course it's gonna be a crazy time. And on Friday! Well, duh. It was perfect. My server was the besttttt. I was sat outside so when it started raining I did decide to get up and move seats... I know the restaurant has a process but I wasn't gonna wait for them to get to me bc they were busy. So I let my server know I moved and it was fine. This did make it so that I was charged a $30 more on my bill. Yall-- make sure you speak up! They had made a mistake. Was it my fault for moving? Maybe, but I called attention to it and it was taken care of. FOOD: Total I ordered 21 oysters & 2 drinks... excessive? Nope. I think not. The oysters came out SWIFTLY!!!!! so I was so so excited. It satisfied the exact craving I had. I did take some time to be there, so maybe be aware of that. But the service and food was great. At incredible value.

I popped in for a late lunch and there were a few other customers but they put me in another…read moresection and forgot about me. I maybe waited 10 minutes before the bartender came to greet me and he was great. I ordered 3 East Coast oysters and 3 West Coast oysters and they were all phenomenal. I loved the different mignonettes they offered, especially the pepper one. It's a nice space with great natural light and I'll definitely go back for Happy Hour which seems to be their specialty. The HH deals look great.

I ordered catfish platter with fries. The fish was very good, nice and tasty. I ordered fried…read moreshrimp and calamari and everything was delicious. The food was so good I ordered 2 days later snd added the fried oysters which was terrible , burnt and a strong fishy sea taste, I threw in the trash. This order was placed on Uber Eats , I will order everything again except fried oysters.

If you are looking for a good seafood at decent price, look no further! The boiling crab has a…read morelittle bit of everything with a whole lot of thought behind their service. I so appreciated the bibs, gloves, hand washing stations and easily accessible restrooms. We will be back!

Great authentic food and great customer service. I really recommend it. I will definitely come back.read more

I don't know if Los Caballeros qualifies as a hole-in-the-wall establishment, but it certainly…read moreexceeded my expectations. I will admit that I am not always a big fan of Mexican food. However, I had a rare craving and Los Cabelleros exceeded my expectations. I am from DC, so I am not an expert on Mexican, but everything here feels authentic. We enjoyed the chips and salsa, quesadilla, queso, steak flautas, and mango drink. I wanted to get the churros so bad, but we were too full. So, we'll get them the next time. The service was friendly and informal. I wouldn't change a thing. Maybe I like Mexican afterall and just hadn't experienced authenticity. Either way, if I ever have a craving or have guests in town that want Mexican, this will be my go to spot.