Fun place for the kids to play arcade games. Picnic table and bar seating downstairs. Great for big groups. Easily got it. Cornhole to play for free. Food came out fast. Service was good. read more

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Boardwalk is fine, but out of all the choices at the Wharf this would be on the bottom of my list unless you have kids. It's nice and fun, but the food is pretty overpriced and there's nothing really special. I stopped by with friends on a Thursday night. You seat yourself, and most of the tables are long communal tables. The decor isn't too exciting although they do have a nice long bar in the front with a great view. The staff were friendly but definitely running around to all the tables. The hot dog was $12 with chips, and it was an average hot dog. I got the Cubano sandwich which was good but not great and was $18. Again, the food was fine but not worth the money. There are a few arcade games, including some pinball machines and crane games. Upstairs they have a basketball game and skeeball. There are no tickets so I would think it would be a nice date night activity. I would guess kids would want tickets or prizes. Boardwalk does an average job with a few different things. I would go instead to a nice restaurant or bar or a great arcade. read more

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This might be a cool place to come at night (it's an arcade!) but left something to be desired during the day. At least the unlimited buffet did. They had an array of options comparable to a hotel. Nothing special, or that could justify the $31.95 price tag. I saw other diners with trays that looked delicious, so maybe that's where the effort goes? The service wasn't terrible but it wasn't the best. They looked annoyed most of the time. The area itself is cute, perfect for a quick stop (did you SEE the bar?!) and it's the Wharf. We love the Wharf :D I can see this being the perfect spot to come at night for OC vibes, especially with all the restaurants and entertainment in the area. Would I come back? Yes, at night. read more

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Our server JR was amazing and had GREAT energy and made sure everything was perfect for us! read more

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Came with a group of 7 adults and 4 kids. We sat outside and fit at one of the outdoor tables. Our server greeted us and took our order pretty quickly, then after we got our food we didn't really see him again. I had a frozen drink without much of a flavor and a club sandwich, which was very good. Inside there are games both on the main level and upstairs-some are claw machines, others are video games and they even have ski ball. Instead of using quarters, you have to preload money onto a card and swipe it for the games-which all cost various points. I think I still have a random number of points leftover on the card. This place is good for outdoor seating and they have a variety of drinks and food. read more

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J.R. was friendly and super attentive. Overall a favorite for us with small kids as a family. Definitely recommend!

JR was a wonderful server! Very attentive and a wonderful bartender, he kept our waters filled and drinks full. Thank you JR!!

JR the bartender was amazing! 100% recommend! Go see him! Super nice and caring. Definitely recommend.

JR has awesome service. He is very attentive and was very kid friendly. Would recommend to bring the family out

JR is awesome great service. He was had great customer service. He was quick and responsive would recommend

Went here on the day of the cherry blossom festival. They have three different bars so the service was quick. I ordered a hot dog at the bar. It only took about 15 minutes on a day where the wharf was packed so I appreciated that. The hot dog was good. It also came with chips. The chips were some kind of spicy garlic chip. It was honestly not good. They were spicy but somehow still lacked flavor. Would've preferred just a classic potato chip instead. read more

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We recently visited Boardwalk Bar & Arcade at the Wharf in DC with some friends and our young kids. It's a fun, lively spot that does a great job balancing family-friendly vibes with a bit of adult-time. That said, I think the experience would be a lot smoother if your kids are a little older -- around 8 and up. Ours are younger, and it ended up being a bit tricky to juggle. Our friends wanted to sit outside, which has a nice covered area (great for light rain, which we experienced), but it made it hard to keep an eye on the kids inside playing games. We had to tag-team: one adult inside, one outside, which definitely cut into the relaxing aspect. Seating is mostly high tops or benches without backs, which was surprisingly limiting--especially since one of our guests has a bad back. There were a couple of tables with proper chairs, but very few. We ordered food and found it perfectly fine and standard. The pizza was a crowd-pleaser. I tried the pulled pork sliders, which were too sweet for my taste. The kids were thrilled with the cotton candy, which came in different color options--a fun little touch. Service was friendly, but it could be hard to track someone down, probably because we were outside. The arcade uses a prepaid card system, which is easy to use but can get pricey depending on how game-hungry your kids are. The games are spread out over two floors, so there's a lot to explore. My partner had a cocktail or two and said they were great (he didn't share), and I had a glass of wine that was just right. Overall, this is a spot we'd definitely come back to -- especially when the kids are a little older and more independent. Between the food, drinks, games, and people-watching, it's got a lot going for it. Just be ready to stay flexible if you've got younger ones in tow. read more

We came to boardwalk for drinks after being on one of the city cruises nearby. Boardwalk is always fun for a quick drink, popcorn and come fun arcade games. read more

When every place has a long wait, you come here. We had no wait and sat outside, which was really nice. It was still busy here, and given how busy it was, found the service friendly and attentive enough, which was a nice surprise. Drinks were strong, which we both appreciated. The food menu is very small and likely just heated up quickly, but not awful if you need a bite to eat. We had the pretzel and pizza and both were edible. I'd definitely come back for drinks or if I wanted to play some arcade games. read more

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Me and my sister came to this restaurant and sat at the bar, my sister said hello and asked to see a menu to our server once we sat down and he said "try again", she said hello and he said "there we go" in a very snotty way. The whole experience put a bad taste in my mouse and made me want to leave. We ordered the salsa and guacamole, which was bland and gross, salt and pepper saved the guac but not the salsa. We closed our tab and went to a diffrent restaurant, I would never recommend this restaurant especially sitting at the bar. Our server was a middle aged man. read more

Brought the kids here and let them pick the rating since it's more of a kids restaurant. They stated that the food was okay but not their favorite. The service was not great. They never asked if we wanted refills and took forever to come with the check. read more

Stopped by after a Sunday brunch and sat at the bar. I had the Paloma Sangria. I usually love a Paloma and Sangrias but I wasn't very excited about the combo. Maybe they should stay separate lol. The bartenders were attentive and the vibe is cute. My sister ordered the "happy meal" option and it included a shot of whiskey, a beer and popcorn. It was cute lol. read more

Stopped by on a beautiful Saturday to have a drink at the outside bar and had a good time. The bartender was very friendly and quick. The drink I got was good (I believe it's a strawberry margarita and a pina colada mixed together), and my friend had a beer that he enjoyed. The reason I'm giving this four stars honestly is for the price of the drinks. read more

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Went to this place last Saturday. They had one server for over 30 people and he was also waiting on tables downstairs. I am not complaining about his service but the manager should have been on top of things and all he did was walk up and down the steps. I am complaining about them not answering their phone as we have called over 30 times and it just goes to voicemail and no one returns our calls. We were overcharged on our credit card after we left. I authorized a payment of 104.84 which included a surcharge that he couldn't explain and out credit bill shows 111.84. I don't understand how a restaurant can stay in business with this kind of process. Food was okay...but very noisy and difficult to hold a conversation. Guess with the celebrity being there, they weren't concerned about anyone else. I'll never go there again read more

The Boardwalk was ok. Loved that it's off the water, but it's typical bar food. We had the nachos with chicken and it was really good! Service was good too. During our visit it wasn't crowded. For it to be an arcade, there wasn't a lot of games and they were expensive to pay. But that's to be expected. Overall it's ok for a cute date night. read more

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It's very nice of the young guy to allow me to bring my own food. It's not good. Please don't do like I did. The story was I bought steamed shrimps from the fresh market. Was intrigued by the happy sign, I went to the bar and asked if it was ok to have my own food with your cocktail. The young man said ok. The refreshing mojito was really matching with the steamed shrimp. And so relaxing to watch people walking by. read more

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Such a fun spot to grab some tacos and quesadillas! Lots of sitting outside. We had a lovely waitress who was super attentive, informative and kept refilling our waters multiple times without having to ask. She was on top of it! Even let my friend charge her phone. Food came out rather quickly! I enjoyed my mahi mahi tacos , salad was fresh too! My friend enjoyed her chicken quesadillas-- just wish she had a side of salsa and sour cream to dip them in. :) TVs were on but no volume which was fine and for being outside right by the "board walk" it wasn't that noisy. I would come back to try more -- maybe come for HH! read more

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Maybe this spot is better during an event or happy hour...but very underwhelming on a Sunday afternoon. In fact the restroom seemed to be destroyed from the previous Saturday night. The place was nearly empty, but our server hardly came by our table. We had to go up to the bar to get our tab. They were out of several beer options and the espresso martini had decent flavor, but left a lot to be desired visually. read more

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We stopped into Boardwalk Bar & Arcade around 7pm on a Sunday, looking forward to playing some arcade games and grabbing a bite to eat. The menu didn't necessarily wow us, but we were happy to give it a try for the experience. Unfortunately, the visit was confusing and disappointing. There was no hostess and no one greeted us when we walked in. After standing around for several minutes, we assumed someone would eventually help us, so we went ahead and bought credits for the arcade games. We quickly realized that about half of the games we tried weren't working. Still, no one checked in with us or asked if we wanted a table to eat. It was unclear whether it's bar service only or if we were supposed to seat ourselves -- there was simply no guidance. After feeling unsure and a bit ignored, we decided to leave and go somewhere else for dinner. The concept is fun and the location is great, but clearer communication, working games, and basic guest acknowledgment would make a big difference. read more

Not tonight, I was told. As you can see from my previous posts, this is one of my favorite places on the Wharf to get a cocktail. My visits here have been highlighted by reasonably priced drinks and the best bartenders I could ask for. I was leaving for home after the "Cocktails and Curling" event on the Wharf around 9pm and I walked by Boardwalk. I thought I'd stop in and have one for the road. I had my dog with me (also shown on my previous posts), but the outside serving area windows were down and I didn't see any other patrons, so I went inside. I don't normally take my dog inside if there's seating outside but, during my past experiences here, he and I were invited to sit inside where it was warmer. He was even given a "puppuccino". He's very well trained and sits quietly at my feet no matter what is going on around him. I wouldn't take him in, otherwise. The gentleman greeting us at the door asked if we wanted to sit outside and said he could raise the windows and let the bartender know I was there. I said "No thanks, we'll just sit inside. We do that sometimes". His response - "Not tonight. " I asked his name and he told me his name was Jeremy. We smiled at each other and I left. No drama here, folks. Let me note here that there were only two or three people sitting at the bar so available space was not the issue. What's surprising about this is that I've been there quite a few times with my dog and sat at both the inside and outside bars and have only encountered friendly bartenders, servers, and patrons. The only attention my dog has received has been people wanting to pet him and staff offering him treats or a bowl of water. Why am I highlighting this ONE negative experience? Because never once was I asked if my dog is a service animal. Most service professionals are aware that a red vest means nothing; you can buy those on the internet. A real service animal has extensive training and testing and is not required by federal law to wear any identifying items. Sometimes, people do put a vest on their dog and sometimes they don't. I even do it if I'm going to a new place with my service dog when I require his help and I'm not sure how we'll be received. I'm also aware of the ADA and the laws pertaining to service animals and how to answer any legitimate questions related to him. I'm also very aware that it's a federal offense to claim your dog is a service animal when it really isn't. Yes, I can pull the ADA card if I have to, but I'd prefer to go places where I and my dog are welcomed - not tolerated because the law forces them to. I've also learned that starting out by quoting the law and my right to have him will only lead to an unpleasant time for everyone involved. My message to bar/restaurant staff is this - never assume that just because the individual doesn't look like someone with a disability and the dog is small and cute, that it's a pet. Just ask. It's one of the questions you can feel free to ask and I promise you that if it truly is a service animal, the person will happily answer and not be offended. read more

Walked in to have bottomless mimosas. We had 2 bottles of champagne and 3 different juices. We ordered popcorn and French fries to snack on while watching the game. The hand bottomless brunch going on along with the mimosas. I was glad to see that we could separate what we wanted. The service was fine, there was a young guy serving us as we sat at the bar. He was very attentive and on point. Unfortunately the ambiance wasn't nothing spectacular, it's an arcade with a bar in a great location. Good place to watch the game. 3 stars because some of the staff talked so much stuff about what appeared to be the boss/owner. The conversations was out loud, and we heard every word. I only wanted to watch the game and enjoy my drinks. read more

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First time here since January and I have to say I def enjoyed the ability to sit outside on their patio and enjoy people watching, the sun, and the overall outdoor city vibe. The avocado toast, chili dog, and mimosas were top tier ! I definite also recommend the nachos and treating yourself to a flight !! - the grapefruit cocktail was my favorite ! & special shout out to Keyanna ! She is truly a gem read more

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I love this place, for someone who lives in Pentagon City and rarely ventures to DC I can say I am very happy I did today. The Boardwalk has a very cool and comfortable vibe. The lighting is magnificent, a very light and open feel. The first floor bar where I was watching my Patriots beat the Bengals was hugeeee! Fantastic selection of beer on tap. Lots of local craft beer too. The Bartender Sophie was super nice and personable, she took very good care of my buddy and I and all her guests, so big shout out to the service! I really can't wait to come back next time and enjoy some more beer sports and atmosphere and maybe try the food too. If you are trying to find a great place to watch the game at the Wharf this is definitely the spot! Thanks! read more

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Such a cute spot! We had so much fun! We found this place via Instagram! It's so worth it if you're in the DC area. The drinks were expensive and small! Service was ok. read more

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Want to play video games, & eat brunch in the same spot? Yes? I got the venue for you!! There is a spot at the wharf with great views, & a full bar. Nuff said...LET'S GO!! . Where I am: @boardwalkwharf @thewharfdc . Location Reviewed: 715 Wharf St., S.W. Washington D.C. . Menu Includes: Brunch-Bacon, Eggs, Hash, Cereal, Muffins, Sausage, Breakfast Burritos, & Tacos, Hotdogs, Pizza, Nachos, Sandwiches, Cocktails, Beer, Mimosas & MORE!! . Items Reviewed: Their Bottomless Brunch (with bacon, turkey sausage, eggs, muffins, potatoes, fruit, & French toast, $24.95). The Bacon & Eggs...STAMP!! Crisp bacon, & surprisingly fluffy eggs!! The French toast...DELICIOUS! Good with the syrup. The Sausage...DELICIOUS! Your standard link turkey sausage...good. The Potatoes...DELICIOUS! Thoroughly cooked...good. The Fruit...DELICIOUS! There was both wrong with ANY of this food...it was...good, that's it. The Muffin...PASS. It was stale. But I did get to this spot later in the morning. Their Jumbo Pretzel (with honey mustard, & beer cheese sauce $13.95). DELICIOUS!! Huge, & fun to eat. STAMP that cheese, & honey mustard!! Fluffy pungent cheese, & sweet mustard!! Their Breakfast Tacos (with chorizo, sour cream, eggs, jalapeños, & Pico de Gallo $13.95). DELICIOUS. Well cooked chorizo...good. Their Pizza (with pepperoni, red & green peppers, & onions $16.95). DELICIOUS. Good...all the right ingredients were there. Their Triple Decker Club Sandwich (with turkey, ham, bacon, lettuce tomato, mayo, & chips $16.95). DELICIOUS. Nothing wrong...it was just good. Their Lemonade...DELICIOUS. It taste good. . Customer Service: On Point . Online Navigation: Easy . Parking: ROUGH, but you can pay to park in the Wharfs extensive garage. Rates Vary. . Recommendations: This is a fun place for drinks, games, & something to fill your belly while you're there. . Music:YouTube-Rare Essence Eastside 9/8/93 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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this place literally advertises doing a happy hour every single day. we were at the wharf for Oktoberfest and the weenis race. at 4 PM we asked for the happy hour special and they said that they were not doing them. we said "that's crazy, it literally says on the menu that it is happening right now ..." and they said "well not today..." So apparently they don't do it on events, which is really annoying. Even though they have the sign outside advertising it. yeah, and if you're not there for happy hour, the drinks are so overpriced, especially the beer. You have to get a pitcher, but even then it's only a dollar cheaper. read more

Our waitress Erica phenomenal very nice kind had a really great energy. Definitely would eat here again. read more

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Food was bad and service not attentive. Very expensive amusement park level food. Very loud music to the point of having to yell to speak to each other. Skip. read more

This place was a bit underwhelming. The arcade options were mostly outdated, vintage games that kids wouldn't really have an interest in/be able to play. When I arrived I tried to get a game card and the machine was messing up repeatedly, but there was no staff around to help with anything and when I finally tracked someone down they basically shrugged me off and said, "sorry, there's another machine upstairs" and didn't do anything to actually help me. The game cards are way overpriced in my opinion too. As for the food, I was really disappointed. For the price, I expected the pizza to be enough to actually fill me up but it's just bigger than a "personal" pizza. I could've comfortably eaten the entire thing myself, let alone have enough for my son with me. The service was not bad, but just seemed disconnected and he made me feel like he couldn't care less about what my experience was like. It got pretty busy too so I ended up waiting on this guy for a while. Loud music, mediocre service, and an underwhelming "arcade" all added up to a very bland experience overall. Honestly, my son had more fun playing with the toy rocket ship and dump truck they had out at a kids table than anything else in this entire place. read more

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Food was bland and way overpriced! And to add 5% surcharge is absolutely ridiculous! First and last for sure!

Great place to stop and have a hotdog or pizza or tacos . The tacos looked the best . Our server was a little off , but think because they were busy . It's not cheap, I will say, for what it is . read more

Great spot and addition to all the Wharf has to offer. Boardwalk is a convenient stop pre or post dinner/concert and also is a great venue for events. While they have an outdoor patio for prime people watching, inside is the attractions with countless modern and classic arcade games. I got the full nostalgia effect playing the Simpsons and Ninja Turtles arcade games. Staff was quick and friendly and they have numerous bars and rooms for private events or mingling. The TVs are also plentiful for watching games in-between arcade games. read more

This place is just really over priced for the quality and quantity of food and drinks. The location for this place is right on the wharf. I assume their target audience are tourists with kids. I really like the arcade and board walk games they have. The outdoor seating is my favorite spot. It's great people watching. Service is hit or miss. Our waiter appeared to be avoiding us. We were a pretty low key so did not need constant attention. But trying to close out the tab took forever. The establishments ability to spilt the bill for large groups is appreciated. Indoors is really nice. Large seating areas upstairs bar. Drinks are really expensive. A small cocktail glass full of frozen drink is costly. It's a good drink. But it appears it lacks value. read more

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No wait on a Saturday night, whereas these three places had 2-hour waits or no further tables for the evening: Hank's Oyster Bar Bar Taco Mi Vida We were a party of 7 and were seated right away in one of those picnic bench communal tables. There are arcade games throughout, in the main room, in the corridors, in the back room, and upstairs. Great venue and fun place! The pizza and nachos I shared were both really tasty, fresh, great portion, and enjoyable. They also have outdoor dining with heaters. Definitely a fun spot I'd recommend. read more

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This place just had no redeeming qualities. The food was terrible. We ordered the grilled cheese, popcorn, Mac and cheese, pizza, and nachos. Everything was just super bland and lacked on execution and presentation. The arcade games were super expensive and so was the parking. I would never go back. As someone who grew up going to the boardwalk and enjoying the amazing food that you can get there, this place definitely didn't do justice to the boardwalk namesake. read more