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    CAVA

    3.9 (88 reviews)
    ModerateMediterranean, Salad
    Open 10:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken Shawarma
    Dona P.

    I did an uber eats delivery because I needed something healthy fast... I was skeptical as to the level of freshness or quantity or quality ... but I was very pleasantly surprised. At first glance it looked scant and the side dip mountain my salad bowl were quite small- but the amount of freshness veggies and chicken was really nice. I also asked for two other toppings they left off so wasn't sure if they were out of it ? Was just glad to get a fresh salad that was gluten free dairy free and healthy and flavorful!

    Create your own bowl
    Anthony B.

    I ordered a create your own bowl and as my protein chose to get spicy lamb meatballs and chicken. Not only were they both flavorful but the slight spice from the lamb paired with the crazy feta and garlic dressing was magnificent! Love the portion size as well and the fact that I was able to mix lentils with my rice

    my build your own bowl!
    alyssa u.

    Great service! The line moved quickly and the lady that took my order was super fast and efficient! She got me through quickly and got me rung up asap! The food was soooo yummy, i wish the portions were bigger but i definitely could have asked for more chicken so that may be a me problem. Cava always hits, so no complaints from me!! There is plenty of seating in the facility and the vibe is a bit industrial but welcoming. I took my food to go though.

    Sutona S.

    I wish I took a better picture but I was starving and this bowl didn't stand a chance. People always compare to chipotle and after my first time I understand why but there's comparison Harissa bowl no avocado 10/10.

    Build Your Own Bowl
    Jacques I.

    We really need a Cava in the Seattle area. I mean, really. So every time I visit the DC area, I gotta get my Cava on and this location at the Navy Yard is a solid one. It curbed that Cava craving. I visited Cava during the lunch hour and it was busy, with a line that basically curved around the room. I will say though that this location is not the largest in the Navy Yard neighborhood. But most people were getting takeout here versus dining in, so at least there were tables available despite how busy it gets during the lunch hour. I created my own bowl of Mediterranean goodies, and it was tasty. There's a lot to choose from in making your own Mediterranean bowl, with different proteins, sauces, veggies, etc. I also advise trying one of their housemade fruit beverages. I've tried all of them and love them all. Glad to know that there's a Cava in the Navy Yard neighborhood, right next to the metro and baseball field.

    Not what I ordered!!!
    AL G.

    I work too hard for my money to receive a messy unfinished order. I ordered and paid for a long list of extras for s chicken bowl. It was a carry out order and my first time using this location. I did not receive half of what I paid for then there was feta cheese sprinkled on top like it was a damn masterpiece. What if I was allergic. Really?@#¥?!!! Do better #ZERO STARS

    DIY Chicken (+every veggie) bowl
    Alexia H.

    This is a good Cava location, I come here pretty often for bowls and I've yet to be disappointed. I'm a lady that pays attention to cleanliness of a restaurant, and this one passes all my internal critiques. The service is always fast and friendly and the food is fresh and tasty. The best part of it all is there's always parking on the side or right in front of the building.

    Half of my order is in here. The bowl is 1/4 full, what a waste of $15.

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    Willowsong - Hamachi Tartare

    Willowsong

    4.3(40 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    After visiting the tidal basin to enjoy the cherry blossoms, we walked to the Wharf area and…read morestopped by Willowsong for some local cuisine. Really enjoyed the local bass which had a crispy skin and was cooked at the perfect amount of tender. The cocktails were good and our server was friendly. The black squid ink pasta was good. The sweet potato pie was okay, potentially lackluster compared to the rest of the food. Loved the indoor / outdoor seating especially on a day that had beautiful weather.

    It was a beautiful day on the wharf, and my cousin and I were hungry. I checked Yelp to see if they…read morewere any ongoing happy hours, and this place crossed my radar. I had never been before, and he was seemed curious to try, so we stopped by. They have outdoor seating, but there was no service at the time, which was too bad because the weather was outstanding. The host is said we could take drinks out there, but not food. So we just opted for the bar. Thankfully, they eventually opened one of the doors real wide so the outdoor air was coming in and that was nice. Happy hour was going until 6:30, and I have to admit that some of these happy hour prices are regular prices at other places XD, but remember it's the wharf. And there was a time when happy hour there wasn't even a thing. So I got a glass of wine and yellowtail tacos with salad. I wasn't expecting the yellowtail to be fried, but it was fine. The salad was way bigger than I thought it would be. It was good. My cousin got the burger and fries... I tasted it and I think I enjoyed the burger more, haha. That smoked cheddar, whew! I found the fries to be pretty average. The ambiance of the place is very nice and I could see myself returning. Some other people at the bar got some amazing looking dishes too, but I know they were expensive XD.

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    Yummy 'birthday' cheesecake

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    HipCityVeg - Burger

    HipCityVeg

    4.3(1.2k reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    I love you guys sooooooo much omg. my go to order is the meal deal with the basic b burger, medium…read morefries, campfire bbq, and sweetened green tea. holy crap it's so good. honorable mentions are the philly cheesesteak and veggie burger as well I was devastated when the DuPont circle location closed. I need the Chinatown location to never close so I'm writing this review

    This was really good!! I had this place bookmarked since the previous time I visited DC. We had…read moreattended a hockey game and were starving afterwards. As we were walking back towards our hotel, we actually were passing here so I chose it for our din din spot. I thought for sure it was going to be packed but luckily it was not. I knew I wanted a burger but was struggling with choosing which one. Hubs knew he wanted the Cheesesteak and knew I wanted fries. I went with the Smokehouse burger. We grabbed a seat and did not wait long for our food to come out. I really enjoyed my burger and scarfed it down! I paid for sauces, which were tiny and super overpriced. Hubs enjoyed his cheesesteak but he prefers meat. I had a bite and thought it was really flavorful and very closely tasting like the real thing. I noticed later this is a chain, which is pretty cool. I think the prices were pretty steep so I might skip on the fries next time. The food could have been warmer as well. Definitely worth a visit and will most likely be back when in DC again.

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    The Grill - Caesar Salad with Blackened Salmon

    The Grill

    4.0(743 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Highly recommend!…read more Staff was awesome, attentive, very customer centric. Food was fantastic! My wife had the salmon, I had the petite filet which you could've cut with a butter knife. Sweet potato side glazed to perfection. Dean and Patricia

    The Grill serves up solid food and service…read more I visited on a very busy Saturday night with a reservation for 6 people at 6:30 PM. I tried the lobster roll ($39) and Cajun Branzino ($49) and both were good. The lobster roll was Maine-style -- cold with mayo -- which is not my preferred style, but it was still pretty good. The side of fries were great -- crispy and well-seasoned. I liked that the lobster roll had a specific price on the menu and not just "MP." The branzino was also very good. Everyone else had good things to say about their dishes, which included the clam chowder, seafood linguini, and caesar salads. Service was good but uneven in spots; there were some nice touches, but also a few misses. For example, they poured the canned beer for us tableside and remembered a guest's birthday with a small slice of cheesecake (free). But, they forgot crackers to go with the clam chowder, didn't deliver dishes to the correct people, and were a few minutes late bringing the last entree after all the others had arrived. It was a busy night, but also they should be used to that. We sat in the back dining area and the ambiance was fine.

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    The Grill - Delicious cheesecake dessert

    Delicious cheesecake dessert

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    Lupo Marino - Spaghetti verde all'amatriciana

    Lupo Marino

    3.9(625 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Came here on St. Patrick's weekend and just happened to pop on in…read more Small but quaint spot. We sat at the bar and the bartender was quick for drinks (water) and order. We got the focaccia and the margherita pizza, both of which were delicious. Would comeback if in the area

    Unfortunately, I will not be returning to Lupo Marino. I booked a reservation here to dinner prior…read moreto a show at The Anthem, and the reviews were pretty decent. However, it didn't live up to the expectations. Upon arriving, my husband and I were shown to a table against the wall that had been set up under some kind of ledge that might normally be used as a bar. I would have had this ledge leaning up against me so I asked if we could move to another table. We were seated at a table in front of the door and the hostess stand, so it was cramped. The tables were extremely packed, I had to use a plastic chair, and the table was wobbly so we had to fix that as well. The day had been a little warm so the door was propped open but when we got to the restaurant, it was really chilly. Since we were right by the door, I asked the waitress if we could shut the door. The waitress said she had to ask the manager and the manager came back and said no. There was a couple next to us who said that they also asked to close the door and the manager said no. My husband ended up getting up and was like Yo dog, it's 40 degrees outside, close the door. They ended up closing the door so like a little sexist? Why will the close a door when a man asks? The waitress asked if we wanted still or sparkling water, and we opted for still. You can imagine our surpris when we found out that we were charged $8.00 for water because we did not specify "tap." We didn't discuss it with the waiter but I thought that was idk, kind of shitty? Everyone knows that you don't pay for the still water We started with the grilled octopus which was ok and we ordered two of the bruschettas. I want to clarify, this meant that we literally got one of each type of bruschetta. I thought we would get like a small plate of both but it was literally two pieces of bread for $12 each. Yikes. I got the short rib pasta which was fine. The sauce wasn't very smooth. My husband got a panini that was also fine but certainly not worth the price tag. For the trouble with asking to move the table, the wobbly furniture, the water, and the door issue, not the best. Won't be returning!

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    Lupo Marino - Tagliatelle Alla Genovese

    Tagliatelle Alla Genovese

    Lupo Marino - Limoncello sprizter and a mango lemonade

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    Limoncello sprizter and a mango lemonade

    CAVA - mediterranean - Updated May 2026

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