So Good!!!! The service was great and I love the ambiance…read more Checked out the "Burger Night in America" only on Thursdays by the way, special at Sports & Social, featuring Chef Mark Bucher. For $35 you get a massive burger, crispy fries, and full access to an all-you-can-eat salad and side bar. The Smash Burger and Chef's Secret Burger absolutely hit the spot. Come by to Thursday Burger Nights from 5 PM - 9 PM plus explore the rest of their menu throughout the rest of the week and weekend! I also heard their wings are the best in the city so if you beat me to it, definitely try it.

I stood by the sign that said "wait to be seated" for several minutes only for a hostess to come…read moreout and say the sign was placed there by mistake. I guess that's why she came at me more like "what do you want" as opposed to "table or bar?" Anyways, I ordered the BBQ beef on weck but it was salty and soggy. The Cole slaw was so plain and untangy. And I had to get up to ask for a fork. Only reason I ate this nasty food is because I was high and hungry. Only reason I stopped by was to watch the Bucks @ Wizards game and while they did have the game on the big screen, the audio was for a WNBA game playing on a different TV that nobody was watching. They might have better food and service on a different night and I'd really like to see it if they do because otherwise the place is chill and the TV screens are freaking ginormous.

Chris the manager was very friendly amazing service. Definitely will come back thanks to him!…read more Food, Service was amazing, ambiance is was lovely outside.

be sure to check the math on your credit slip, this place stacks their charges and miscalculates…read moretheir surcharges and tipping. A recent redditor visiting the city had two beers and a buffalo chicken sandwich: $36.98 in menu prices, but their total came to $52.03 in cash or $53.50 by card. The place added a 6% "DC Minimum Wage Act" service charge ($2.44). The receipt says this is not a tip, and it isn't - but it was calculated on the food plus tax, not just the food, and then the included gratuity is calculated on top of this. The requirement to calculate the (arbitrary) 6% before tax comes from D.C. Tax Code § 47-2001 and Office of Tax and Revenue regulations: Sales tax must be applied to a service fee, not the other way around. Then, a 20% gratuity ($8.67) was added automatically, calculated on the total including tax and also the service charge, rather than on the food. And after these two additions, a 3% credit card fee, which came to $1.47 on the bill. This is stacking their charges. Could be inadvertent but that says something else about the place. This same order with tax and a normal 20% tip would be about $48. These fees cost the visitor about $4 to $5.50 more than that, and the tip was decided for them of course. If you go, check your receipt carefully. I did not eat here: I'm incensed for the person visiting my city who got taken like this.

One of my new go-to spots in DC. 1831 bar is a hidden gem tucked away on the streets near Dupont…read morecircle. If you're walking past, there's a chance that you might miss it. I stumbled across the Yelp page and wanted to check it out. I was surprised by the food and drink options as they had interesting varieties. The chili momo and mango habanero wings were to die for, I would want to stop by just for dinner! I also enjoyed the Moscow mule, I believe I overheard the bartender saying they make their ginger beer in-house. They also have DJs that come through around 9pm on weekends and some weekdays. This is a fun place to hangout and enjoy the company of amazing servers, bartenders, and other people - I've never had anything but a great experience here!

This place has a good vibe, decent music, and a loud crowd. We only stopped in for a night cap of…read morecocktails and a two step lol... we were celebrating a birthday. The bar area was packed, as expected. But the service was quick and friendly. We didn't order food, but everything else was fine.

Great Service, Great Vibes, Looking For a Roof Top Bar, This is the Place To Be, I like to say food…read moreis also pretty solid. Bartender Are Amazing, Fun, And Attentive. Sofia Is the Bartender You want.

Looking for a vibe. This is the spot. It's a rooftop sports bar in DC. There rooftop is enclosed…read morebut have giant windows that open. They also have AC units for when it gets crazy hot. The roofline lights up and they have comfortable bench seating. Its not a huge bar but the vibes were so good. We ordered nachos and calamari. The menu is bar food so these were perfect. The nachos were really good. I wouldn't head here looking for a meal that will wow you but definitely go with some friends to chill on a sports Sunday. It was an unlikely stop for me but left me pleasantly surprised. Check it off the list and share with a friend.

Great spot to watch World Cup games if you've been looking around for options!…read more The space is fairly massive with plenty of screens, so even for popular games you'll likely be able to find a space to perch. I was concerned that for a highly anticipated match it might just be standing room only. But even with a 9pm start and a 9:30pm arrival, my friend and I both were able to find some seats. The bartenders were attentive while appearing to be laid back and kind. Even the food people ordered looked pretty good as well! If there is a good game on with highs and lows, the energy of the crowd really matches the energy of the game. Since there is so much space, those celebratory moments just feel joyful instead of overwhelming. Overall, nice lil vibe and I wouldn't hesitate to return!

AI MENUS AI MENUS AI MENUS AI MENUS…read more back once again at Franklin Hall. sigh. i hate to report that their usage of AI on their menu materials is absolutely ABYSMAL. it has only increased since my last visit back in December '25. franklin hall, listen to me: people notice these things, it looks unprofessional and cheap. do better. the beer selection is great, food gets the job done, and if you are into sports games, maybe you've already been here (if not, literally every live sport game is screened on their plethora of TVs). i've only been here twice, both for a friend's party, and until another one happens to host something here, I won't be going back to Franklin Hall. fix your menus. even handwriting them would be better than AI slop garbage.....

Such a fun spot in Navy Yard! Great atmosphere, tons of TVs, and a really good place to grab drinks…read moreand food with friends. The staff was friendly (especially Jason) and everything came out quickly. Definitely a great spot for game day!

I had such a great experience at Watch Bar! I ordered the cornbread pancake and buffalo chicken…read moretenders, and it was an absolutely amazing meal. Everything was delicious and full of flavor. My friend ordered the grilled chicken sandwich and really enjoyed it as well. We went on a Sunday, and I loved that they had multiple TV screens playing the football games. It created the perfect sports-bar atmosphere without taking away from the dining experience. The vibe was fun, comfortable, and lively. One thing I already know for next time: I'm definitely adding the chicken wings to my order! They kept coming out to other tables, and they looked and smelled SO good. I definitely should have ordered some! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was great, and overall we had a wonderful time. I would definitely come back!

When I ask for a sports bar, this is what I mean! Authentic bar food, great drinks, and a live…read moreband! This place was a vibe on a Saturday night. I ordered the basket of chicken tenders and fries. The tenders were delicious, perfectly fried with a beautiful crunch to it. The fries were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside! Definitely fresh cut fries. Drinks: simple beer on tap! Price: cost affordable! They had a live band when we visited and they kept the crowd rocking. Definitely plan to visit again to watch a game!

The server, Ariana we think, was more interested in her conversation with the bartender than…read moreactually serving. We had to walk to the bar to actually get the check. When asked how everything was (because we didn't see her from the time the food was dropped off until we needed the check) our response was just average. With a giggle her response was " well it is a bar". Hmm. Does being a bar mean not good food? Maybe ask for feedback as to why it was average. Anywho, the fact that we were two of 4 customers in the place should have told us all we needed to know. The burger was small and overcooked. Dry. The onion rings were good. The cheese sticks were what you would expect. So would I go there for a meal again? Definitely not.

Came to catch the Braves/Nationals game, found this gem. We had lunch here before the 6pm game. Sat…read moreat the bar to order and eat. Great service and food came out quickly. We had the pork belly bites and they were fabulous. Had the Carolina bbq wings, just the right amount of heat in the sauce for people that like a little kick but doesn't make your eyes/nose run . The location is right across the street from Nationals ball park, large open area,plenty of tv's to watch, music was a little loud, seating outside with roll up doors for that open air feeling and get the ball park feeling

Came here before a Nat's game to grab a quick bite to eat and take advantage of their happy hour…read moremenu. The beer was cold and delicious. Prices were 5 dollars for all drafts during happy hour. Which is great deal for this area. The food, the starter was Korean Cauliflower which was well balanced and tasty. Highly recommend. The burgers were great as well. The BBQ Chipotle was real spicy which was great! Both burgers were well balanced and did not fall apart! Which is rare these days. Normally the bun falls apart! The service and ambiance were what you would expect from a place like this. Solid all around.

Went to watch a World Cup match, wisely made reservations online. There was nothing available…read moreindoors but was able to get an outdoor patio table (temps were decent with low humidity). Called as well for confirm that our table would be near a big screen table. When we got there we were led to our reservation, tv view and sound were good. We requested and got an umbrella for the table for shading. The menu had World Cup specials as well as the usual happy hour menu. The outdoor bar area had a water jug for free refills so we can stay hydrated. I got a Sauvignon blanc, and tried some spritz drink as well. Very fitting for summer. Staff came by often to check on us but were not intrusive. Indoor area was nice but too loud (glad we dined Al Fresco).

This unassuming bar that serves great casual food and delivers some of the best service I have ever…read moreencountered just keeps rolling along. My spouse and I decided to treat ourselves on a beautiful Thursday night and - hold on - The Admiral was the place we selected. Ok, so it's halfway between our office and our house but even if it were WAY out of the way, we would gladly go there. The food is solid, the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, the service is always perfection. This time I had the Filibuster Smash Burger. OMG so good! A 4 ounce burger patty topped with shaved steak, some sort of sauce that kept it moist and tasty and some veggies to make my doctor happy. The menu said the sauce had jalapeno in it but there is not even a hint of spiciness on this burger. However, it is a total huge mess to eat so I had to eat like a grandpa, cutting the burger with a knife. But I didn't care because I loved this burger! My spouse had the All American Burger and he put the server through his paces asking for every topping to be served on the side. Sounds like a mean thing to do but the server gladly satisfied his wishes. To be honest, my spouse enjoyed the burger immensely and added only the toppings he wanted, in the amounts he wanted and there is nothing wrong with that. Our server, Declan, was very friendly, fast and served us perfectly. So, another great meal at The Admiral with great food, great service and great times!!!! This is truly what a neighborhood place should be!!!

Yard House is in Chinatown, about a block from metro. It is huge. There is a large bar downstairs,…read morewith tables and booths. There are several large viewing screens. There is additional seating upstairs, which makes a great private event room. The elevator was out during our visit. We walked up the stairs. Our server was friendly and attentive. We visited when it wasn't busy (2:45pm- 5pm). The menu is varied. My friend enjoyed a burger. I asked if a different bread could be used on the grilled cheese. The chef was so nice. She came to our table and chatted with us. She offered suggestions on how she could make the sandwich. It was excellent. The tomato bisque was yummy! The fries were good. Our server was easy going and nice. We had a fun visit. No one rushed us. As soon as the restaurant started to get busy, we left.

Came to Yard House after a special Mass yesterday and BABY...downtown DC was outside. The…read morerestaurant was wall-to-wall packed, so ordering takeout was easily one of my best decisions of the evening. Cydney took my order, and although I had to repeat myself a few times over all the noise, she got everything PERFECT. I ordered the Lobster Garlic Noodles with salmon, and that was all I needed. With the crowd, I fully expected to be standing around until after 8 PM, but Cydney handed me my food around 7:45. I'm not gonna lie, I was a little skeptical like, "Wait...has my food been sitting somewhere?" Chile...NO. I got in the car, opened that container, took one bite and immediately started eating like I didn't have a home to go to. The noodles were HOT, the pasta was perfectly al dente, and the garlic flavor was GARLICKING! There was a good amount of lobster and shrimp, plenty of that garlicky sauce, and the salmon completed the whole situation. Meanwhile, the dine-in wait was running about 1-1 1/2 HOURS, so that takeout order felt like I had cracked the code. Thanks, Cydney, for taking care of me in the middle of all that chaos! I'll definitely be back whenever that Lobster Garlic Noodles craving hits again...because now I know exactly what I'm coming for.