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    Blackfinn Ameripub - DC

    3.4 (692 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    BLACKFINN AMERIPUB - DC ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    First time attenders, long time lovers. Gold support main btw.

    Where to begin... Came in looking for a good time, and trust me, I know what a good time looks like. I also know what a great beer looks like. Blackfinn not only met my expectations, but exceeded them tenfold. The beer, crisp, the company, delightful, the staff, to die for. Nothing I could say would encapsulate how phenomenal this experience truly was. Even though my loser friend wanted a dirty Shirley (he's 23) they obliged. The bartenders were phenomenal, personable, willing to chat, and quick to serve. If you're looking for a good time on a night out, this is the spot.

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    Julian T.

    Was in dc and my hotel didn't have any sports on tv . Walked to this pub and they had many TVs . I enjoyed beer and sports . Bartender gave good service and the ambiance was pub style .

    Blackened Chicken Alfredo
    Josh D.

    When I travel I find me some cajun chicken pasta. My DC trip led me to Blackfinn and I wasn't disappointed. This is a helluva dish! Granted - to me "Cajun" and "blackened" are interchangeable and this is the blackened chicken Alfredo. Flavor is spot on and they don't go light on the noodles! Bucatini was a fun change of pace from my normal fettuccini noodle. As always - asked for a little extra spice. Didn't hit too hard but the flavor was still awesome. If you are like me and in DC - this is your spot!

    Chicken Tenders
    Larry M.

    Spoiler Alert...this spots food was a HIT!! You've might've drove pass here, & not noticed their presence. But GET HERE!! The Chad worked his way up to an owner!! You may catch a game, get a drink, or just come for the food like me!! Let's GO!! . Where I am: @blackfinndmv . Location Reviewed: 1620 I St., N.W. Washington D.C. . Menu Includes: *See Website* https://www.blackfinndc.com/ . Items Reviewed: Their Yung Yang Shrimp (with crispy shrimp, sweet & spicy sauce, sriracha, lettuce, & green onions $18.89). STAMP!! Crispy, sweet, & spicy!! Their Finn Fries (fries tossed in their sweet smoky spice with bbq, parmesan dip $8.39). STAMP!! Crunchy, well seasoned, dip them in that Parmesan!! Their Chicken Tenders (hand battered with buffalo, bbq, & Alabama white sauce $15.74). LIKE THAT!! GET THESE!! Their Sausage & Pepperoni Flatbread (Italian sausage, pepperoni, marinara, & basil on crisp lavosh bread $15.74). LIKE THAT!! Thin bread, & nicely sauced!! Their Cherry Blossom Mocktail (with cherry & bubbles $7.50). STAMP!! Taste like an upgraded Cherrywine soda!! Their Lemon berry Cooler Mocktail (with house made lemonade $7.50). STAMP!! Less the berry, but really good lemonade!! Their Bourbon Street Burger (a cast iron blackened burger with buttermilk Parmesan, herbed cream cheese, beer mustard braised onions, lettuce, & tomato $18.89). STAMP!! High quality, creamy pungent cheese...STAMP!! Their Chipotle Steak Frites (skirt steak with garlic butter, fries, & a lemon oregano vinaigrette $$28.34). STAMP!! Medium well, perfectly seasoned steak, over their crispy fries!! Their Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf (roasted, & fried meatloaf with sweet potato casserole, honey chipotle ketchup, & bacon brussel sprouts $20.99). STAMP the whole platter!! Meatloaf with sausage, & peppers in it, crisp bacon, sweet crunchy casserole, & tasty sprouts!! . Customer Service: On Point!! . Online Navigation: Easy . Parking: ROUGH! But there are garages. . Music: YouTube-Backyard Band . Recommendations: Go!! Get that meatloaf!! . Accessibility: It's wheelchair friendly, & it's differently abled persons friendly. 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

    Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
    Josh I.

    Phenomenal in almost every way. The food was flavorful and filling. Some places make me nervous when they serve too many different types of cuisine, but everything we had here was fantastic and properly cooked regardless of whether it was American, Asian, or Mediterranean. Our server was a polite but straightforward young man who kept us well taken care of. The only problem was that the kitchen took so long to send out our BBQ wings that we ended up cancelling them. My buffalo chicken bacon sandwich was so full of flavor, the buffalo sauce had seeped deep into the chicken and every bite was excellent. They brought me plenty of bleu cheese just as requested. Worth the stop-in if you're in DC!

    Sweet Potato Casserole
    Steven L.

    Came for dinner after checking out the Black Lives Matter Plaza. Food was good. I was very impressed with the shrimp and crab dip. Just wish they gave us more! lol. The crab cake did not disappoint either. Although we could have used more dipping sauce. And the sweet potato casserole was delish. Staff were super friendly and welcoming. The place was busy when we arrived but it was dinner time and happy hour so I could see why. But we had no problem getting a table.

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    Haley C.

    Great spot for game day, super helpful service and plenty of room for your crew. I recommend the fries and a salad

    The bill.
    Becca H.

    Went with friends to watch the AFC championship game. The place was absolutely packed as it's a Chiefs bar. Service was better the first hour ish we were there and then understandably got worse the busier they got. Their game day specials could have been a little better. Bud light was $6, Stella, goose island IPA and one other beer were $7. Those were the only beers on special. Note: when the bill came the budlight was listed at $7.25. Management should have ensured all game day specials were programmed correctly into the POS before such a huge event. They had a variety of food options on special. I got a half plate of totchos with chicken for $9.99. It was okay. Not amazing but not terrible. I thought it was odd the chicken was in a bbq sauce. Hardly any sour cream and no salsa. They didn't tell you what all came with it. The back half of the bar near the restrooms was at least twice as loud as the front. IMO they had the value up WAY too high. I could hear everything perfectly clear from inside the restroom. Folks were also smoking vapes (both weed and cigs) inside the bar. I get it's DC and weed is legal but it's not in a restaurant where food is served. Nobody wants to inhale your vape smoke. Also thought it was odd when the bill came there were two different prices. One if you pay cash and the other for credit. Why is this? Is this a DC thing? Restaurants should not be passing credit card fees onto customers like this if that's the reasoning.

    Lemon Chicken
    Amit M.

    Parking: limited parking except for parking garages Food:cauliflower tots were really good and a good veggie option. lemon chicken was ok. could have been a bit more lemony but the chicken was cooked well. cheesecake was good and a great dessert to end the meal. Service:service was good and friendly Ambience: definitely that dark pub type of feel. plenty of seating and large booths

    Sasha M.

    Great food, great service! We ordered the shrimp & crab dip -AMAZING, ORDER THIS! We had the flavorful creole burger with crispy fries-, and the with mac & quinoa-great.

    Danielle Y.

    Came here for a group dinner to catch the game the place was super packed and with limited seating it took a while for our group to get seated because they had reservations for private party. The food was all right. The service was slow and unattended. We never got refills of any water at our table. Also took a long time for us to order and then get the bill. Just a pub to watch the game. Nothing special.

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    Suitable for kids 10-16? Getting in to the city late and it's near our hotel.

    We ate lunch here with our 11 year old. It's a bar/restaurant. I don't recall if they had a kids menu as we mainly ate appetizers but the food was good. 👍🏼

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