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. read more

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This was a nice little find in DC. I searched Yelp for Craft Beers, and the pub did not show up. However, they have a great craft beer selection at a reasonable price. Service was great. I would return here. read more

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 . read more

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We walked in and sat ourselves. We were not greeted. It is a traditional sports bar without the bells and whistles. The restaurant appeared very clean. The server put menus on the table and returned to take our order. We ordered bbq burgers and fries. We found the food to be good. The music was loud. They had the game on multiple TVs. I would definitely return. I would really give this pub 3.5 Stars it's not quite 4 stars but still pretty good. read more

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It was fine. It's nice and comfortable inside, but a bit dark and noisy. Came here for lunch with a couple of friends with a reservation about a week ago on a Friday. I had the Kale Quinoa Salad and one person had the burger and the other the vegi burger. The salad was tasty and the dressing (which I got in the side) had a good flavor. I was told the burger and the vegi burgers both were "alright", but the fries were very good. The service was not very good. We sat for a long time before being served and then no one came around or even looked over (although severs walked down the aisle several times during our meal), so our water glasses were empty and it was difficult to get someone's attention for the check. It was fine, but not impressive. Maybe it was because of the lack of attention, but we didn't feel rushed during or after our meal. read more

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! read more

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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 read more

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I heard about this place while I was at the African-American Museum in Washington DC. Just talking to another patron of the museum and he mentioned that he was going there. My sister, and I gave it a go because he raved about it. He was absolutely right. The food was freaking delicious, the service was good, and it had a very pleasant atmosphere. If I visit DC again in the near future, I would go back to this restaurant. read more

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! read more

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Cool place in the middle of a busy area. great service. We ordered the shrimp & crab dip by bartender recommendation and it was delicious. Also had the creole burger and chicken with mac and quinoa read more

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. read more

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

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Hours ago, I made a live, on the phone reservation for myself and another for a table at 6:00 tomorrow for 2 people. HOURS later, they called and said, "oops, sorry, but, we're not taking reservations for tomorrow because of a sports game" Talked to the manager & he would not budge! Again, this is Blackfinn in D.C. They aren't honorable, and I urge you to select from any other option but them! SHAME! read more

I stopped in for a quick lunch during a busy work day and got exactly what I asked for and no more / no less. I ordered with the bartender and she was polite and took care of her guests (even if she kept forgetting to give peoples' cards back when they paid). The food was good for the price and the portion was good for a lunch. It was quiet for a lunch hour in the city but it is the day before a holiday and a busy day on the Hill. read more

The cucumber cooler here is amazing! One of my favorite random happy hour cocktails in DC. They also have this delicious parmesan crusted pretzels that are the perfect drinking snack. If you're in the area, stop by! read more

This was a last minute light dinner after an afternoon of celebrating. and Blackfinn was perfect. Great food, friendly service and tasty cocktails. Had the flatbread and beef sandwich. Both were delicious and exactly what we wanted. Atmosphere was fun and lively but not loud. read more

Service was god awful, waiters were jerks and we didn't even get the right food, when we got the food that wasn't even ours, it was unseasoned and had no flavor. When we asked about the food that was wrong they told us to deal with it pretty much and it sucked. I would give 1 star but they would remove this review. Don't go, because my gut hurts now too. read more

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. read more

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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 read more

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Sat me at a table and forgot about me. I came in by mysel. The hostess promptly sat me at a high top table in the bar area. I was in plain sight of the bartender and wait staff. Twenty minutes in and nobody even checked in on me. No water. No drink order. No nothing. Ridiculous. read more

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. read more

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What an amazing location. The staff here are extremely welcoming. Knowledgeable about the city and its history and many attractions. Craft cocktails were prepared perfectly! Shrimp and Crab dip maybe the best in DC! A sporty, family and corporate atmosphere perfect for all occasions. read more

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Came with tour party for a school trip, waiters seemed very pissed off for no reason and forks/knives were covered in mysterious stains/grease for everyone at our table. Food was good though. read more

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. read more

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Happened upon Blackfinn and couldn't be happier. The staff were friendly & helpful. We were served by Grace at the bar, who provided an excellent recommendation for my salad. I had the Beet, Goat Cheese salad with chicken and it was simply perfect! My husband had the Breakfast Balboa Sandwich and loved it. Reasonably priced drinks, good food with pleasant staff, gets 5 stars from me! read more

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No service. They ignored me for 17 minutes before I left. Not sure why they discriminated. I am clean, well dressed, polite and quiet. Yet for some reason they just kept walking by, ignoring me. I'd love to know why they make a polite professional person feel like crap. read more

Solid neighborhood sports bar with a flare. Massive and I can only imagine how great it would be on a game day or tournament (there are 20+ TVs around the bar). Wide array of items on the menu and great happy hour. For food, the Hippie Bowl was sizable and full of tons of chicken. Not much more flavor than the tomato base, but still a good dish. Highly recommend the BLT Tacos (make the chicken buffalo and swap the rice for fries...amazing). SUPER sweet staff and very attentive. Will definitely be back. read more

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Nice spot to go to before walking through the National Mall, the food is good and will fill you up. Our waitress was amazing. She was super nice and made sure we were taken care of. I got a flatbread from the apps section and it was great for lunch for just myself to eat. Plenty of sports on tv and DC themed decor! read more

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Stopped in for a quick lunch after seeing the White House on a solo trip to DC. It was a bit late in the afternoon so it was fairly dead (or maybe just seemed that way since it's a pretty huge bar/restaraunt) but I popped right up to the bar and had a beer and the Balboa sandwich. Portion was huge, the sandwich and the fries were both delicious -- definitely a winner if you're visiting DC and want a step up from the food truck fare I saw everywhere. read more

We found this pub simply because we wanted a place to watch the KC Chiefs game. It was Christmas Eve day and they were open just for the game! The staff were friendly and very welcoming! The food is standard bar/pub food- but everything was great- we had wings, a burger and nachos. The atmosphere- especially for the game- was great. The staff is very efficient and hard working- they may have had fewer employees since it was a holiday- We will go here always when we're in town! Check it out! read more

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This place is just OK. I'm first timer accompanied by my colleagues and though the tuna sandwich was the highlight , it was entirely too loud to have a conversations. Also, the cauliflower tots weren't that's good. The deep fried with cheese and come with the buffalo sauce and ranch. The fries were good though and my friend enjoyed her tuna sandwich. Can't speak to parking bc I walked from the office but it's unlikely I would return. OH! And they also charge a processing fee if you pay with card. Never seen that before in DC. read more

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This place is fair. Super super darling wood thirty-something sports bar. Really disappointing. Women's restrooms are disgusting. Not just dirty, cold but also in a state of disrepair. Gross! service was slow. Tables floors old and dirty. French Fries were awesome. They don't make espresso martinis. Not mad about it, just think it's odd bc it's so "in" with the 30s crowd. read more

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We visited DC over the holidays and came across the Blackfinn. The food was nothing to write home about. Perhaps it was all just the holiday lull (a few days before Christmas) but the service was quite poor. There were only a handful of tables in the entire restaurant. The bartender/server who was taking care of us just left at some point and someone who had been sitting at the bar the whole time we were there eventually brought our check. They had TVs and places to sit after a long day so if you aren't in a hurry and need to rest your legs, it may be easy enough to get in here. read more

Today reminded me why I stopped eating here. I work directly accross the street and in the last 10 years I've have eaten here about 10 times. I thought today give it another try, but the same oh, same oh! Over priced salad with barely any toppings, flavor or salad dressing. This looked more like a side salad for the price of $19.00 which didnt even have any meat, as that was an extra $5.00. Never again! read more

My kids and I go to the dentist up the street from this place. My daughter was at sleep away camp so my son and I had a lunch date. We were hungry and wanted somewhere to sit down to eat. We walked past this place and decided to try it. It was cool on the inside so we decide to eat outside since it was a fairly nice day. The service was AMAZING and so was the food. I absolutely love pasta so it was a no brainer that was what I was going to order. It was delicious and plentiful. My son had burger and fries which is always a safe bet when it comes to kids. He's a little foodie so I trusted his word when he said it was good. read more

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Visiting for an extended weekend, looking for a place to watch the KC Chiefs game and found this incredible place!! Service was meh but they were slammed so I'll cut them some slack. Definitely could have been better. Food was flavorful and fun!! Great vibe meeting new friends and cheering with other Chiefs fans! read more

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Haven't reviewed in a while tbh, so take this with a grain of salt (no pun intended haha). Went to Blackfinn on a random Tuesday. I knew from the moment I walked in that it was a good vibe. It wasn't too crowded and I was easily able to find a seat at the bar. This was at 6pm and happy hour ends at 7pm. Happy hour deal is pretty solid, $2 off drafts and cocktails and some food items. As a foodie, the fries were crispy and seasoned well. Didn't get a chance to try any other food items. For cons, the bartenders were really nice but also on their cell phones for most of the time. So ordering another drink was a bit of a challenge to gain their attention. Overall, great happy hour experience and would go back again. read more

Nice pub in central DC for small and large parties. The ambiance is that of a typical Irish pub and the food is of highest quality (especially the burgers), service was also expedient but also they don't rush people to finish up - and not feeling rushed is one of the most important aspects of an Irish pub for me. Highly recommend read more

To start with, the location is good right in front of the White House, and there is 2 hour street parking available, but it might be difficult to get a spot on a busy day. We got lunch here and then started our DC siteseeing. The food is average, not too great or bad. I had a hippie bowl, and my vegetarian friends had stir fry and cauliflower tots, both of which were OK. The place is kid-friendly. They have high chairs and provide papers and colors to kids to keep them entertained. However, I wasn't a fan of the food from the kids' menu. We got fish sticks and fries for our toddler. They were extremely oily and kind of tasteless, and I found a fish bone in one of the sticks. Our hostesss however was very pleasant, and food came out pretty quickly, too. Ambiance wise, it's a typical American pub bar. read more

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The cheese curds were really delicious. The Mac and cheese with pork too. Service was sub par. Our waitress must have left during our meal. Finished my beer and then my salad. A second beer would have been nice at an appropriate time. Great place for us to watch the eagles vs packers game. read more