I was in Washington D.C. for the weekend and tried this amazing Mediterranean place for lunch. My…read morefriend who recommended this place has been obsessed with the food here and I can totally see why. We ordered mushroom kapnista, Halloumi pide, zaatar pide, htipiti and everything was so delicious. I'm not sure if I enjoyed the combination of dates and mushrooms together but really loved the smoky mushroom by itself. I was also very impressed with the Zaatar pide, it was cheesy and delicious. For desert we ordered greek yogurt with apricot and it was probably the best thing we tried here. The ambience is classy and they have ample of seating space. The overall meal didn't cost us as much as I thought it was, the prices were fairly reasonable!

I've had good meals at Zaytinya over the years, and I've had not so good meals. So maybe it's best…read moreto focus on the high points when they come. This time it was the apricot ice cream that is part of the apricot and yogurt dessert. Something special and worth recording. Also good: babaganoush. Smoky like it's supposed to be. I had been looking forward to the baharat lamb, which had been so outstanding on my previous visit. Sadly, not so much this time. The bread - thin and insubstantial tasting. Tabbouleh - pretty good but I prefer how they do it at my local place. And so it goes.

I was excited to try Pow Pow and ordered the giant egg roll and the sticky sesame chicken salad…read more Everything was really tasty and well seasoned, and the portions were very filling. The egg roll really is giant--crispy, delicious, and flavorful. My only complaint is that both the chicken on the salad and the egg roll were greasy. I actually had to blot the egg roll with paper towels. That said, the flavors were great, and I'd definitely recommend giving Pow Pow a try.

Fingers are very very salty. Needs the sauce that isn't very flavorful but has a smooth, creamy,…read moreoverall pleasant texture. & the texture of the chick'n overall is very good and my favorite way to prepare vegan chicken (seitan). It's not an easy way to prepare it. But it's drowning in sauce that again is very salty :/ prices are very high too. The ube latte was really good, they have cold drew on tap and it's very smooth.

My friend and I went this Sunday for lunch to try Oh Mama Grill and it was fantastic! Especially…read morefor a place that just opened (but even generally), Oh Mama Grill had great service. Oh Mama Grill has a casual vibe with a TV and the prices are affordable, especially for DC and Adams Morgan. My friend and I were able to order and receive our chicken vegetable soup and shawarma quickly, brought to our table. Oh Mama Grill lets you customize your shawarma with salads and sauces including hummus, tahini, and amba (pickled mango) as well as spicy sauces at the counter. Our soup was good with ample amounts of chicken, carrots, celery, zucchini, and some other veggies. The shawarma was among the best I've had in DC and outside of the Middle East; it was juicy, flavorful, and a great turkey and lamb mix. Other than the laffa being more of a lavash, the shawarma was exactly what I expected and hoped for. The spicy sauces and salads were fresh and complemented the shawarma-a fantastic mix! Oh Mama Grill is a great addition to the Adams Morgan and DC food scene. I look forward to returning soon and enjoying more of their delicious menu!

It's been in the neighborhood a while now and I finally had an opportunity to give it a try. Must…read moresay I was underwhelmed. I'll say the nice thing first, though, which is that they have a nice water dispenser with little cups between the register (where you order) and the food display (where you pick out your fixings and receive your order). So you can have a sip of water while you're waiting the two or three minutes it takes to get your food. I had the "schnitzel," which turned out to be just chunks of breaded/fried chicken breast. Real schnitzel (which this is NOT) is flattened and tenderized by pounding it thin and flat. These were just big, tough chunks, which of course have to be a little overcooked to be cooked through to the center. So that was, to this schnitzel devotee, a disappointment. I guess if you know you're just getting chicken "tenders," it might seem better. The laffa flatbread it was wrapped in had a leathery texture that I did not enjoy, and did not finish. The various fixings I tried--vegetable salads and dips--were good, though. So it was not a complete fail. But for the price there are a lot of places--even some on the very same block--that make a far better meal, and offer a real dining experience to boot. For the full experience, I ate in. And really, the place is a dump. The tabletop was sticky; I had to put down napkins to keep my elbows clean. The sound of a fan dominated the space. They don't seem to have changed the furniture since the Astor days (the service counter is the same, too), though it seems dirtier and more dilapidated and less decorated than it was then. The self-busing stand sort of makes the point that it's really not trying to be more than a takeout joint. At this price point, I expect more. It really made me miss Astor.

I'd like to review this better, but when you have to take into account service and atmosphere, I…read morejust can't. Not even close. After so many great reviews, we tried it while in DC and are glad others had a better experience than we did. This Jewish-owned kosher burger joint was a refreshing treat from any franchise place we refuse to eat at while on vacation. This place is small and not great for big parties from what I could tell. Mostly four-top and two-top tables. We sat at the bar so we could sit immediately, and that's where our experience started. I can't prove it, but I feel like the bartender either got called into work or isn't used to bartending under the pressure of a full house. He had zero interest in serving us and felt like every request was like asking a middle schooler. He had to clear some papers for us to sit, and that was clearly very inconvenient for him. SOMEWHAT in his defense, it was very busy, and he was filling orders the whole visit but could have at least said "bear with me," and we would have extended all the empathy in the world. We ended up ordering two burgers since that's what we were there for. The Hickory burger was cooked well on a brioche bun and included brisket on top. The brisket was a bit greasy, but the burger was cooked great and overall was great! We also ordered a California burger that had avocado (I believe) and a house-made (I think) Thousand Island. Fries were typical and fine, but we weren't even offered dessert. At the end of the day, I can understand people have bad days, and I know Char Bar has more great reviews than bad ones, but I'll skip it next time in DC and go the extra block to Founding Fathers.

I recently went to Char Bar for a Sunday night dinner with my wife for the first time in over two…read moreyears. We had heard that Char Bar had changed chefs and revamped their menu, and were curious to see the changes. I am happy to report that Char Bar is much improved, going from a place where I wouldn't want to go to a solid restaurant. We were seated immediately at our scheduled reservation time, and the service was phenomenal all evening (the biggest surprise). Our food came out quickly and our server conveyed our requested dish modifications to the kitchen. The ambiance even improved-nothing spectacular, but still cleaner and neater than a couple years ago. We each got the Yemenite chicken soup, which was fine. The cost and portion size was reasonable, and onions provided a good crunch. The matza ball was a bit heavy and the soup became a little bland towards the end. However, there was a good amount of chicken and vegetables, and crucially, the soup wasn't too salty. We shared the brisket nachos and the mixed grill for our mains. The brisket was perfectly cooked, shredded, and juicy, and full of flavor. The chips were crunchy, and the guac and salsa added a nice fresh element. Char Bar was out of lamb for the mixed grill, so we got steak as a replacement. The steak was delicious and cooked well, although it could have used more sauce. The vegetables were nicely grilled and flavorful. I thought the merguez was OK but not great. The chicken was dry and badly needed a sauce and/or more moisture. I would recommend Char Bar if you are looking for a solid night out at a kosher meat restaurant.

Love that they make all of their own sauces, and the food is delicious! They also do a great job of…read morehaving fun pop-up events with a "secret" weekend diner, sushi, burgers, etc. The diner is really great for kids. (I call it "secret" because they are open when Yelp & Google say they are still closed in the morning.) My only complaint is that some of my favorite items are often not in stock (dan dan noodles, dumplings, etc.).

I hate to give up on Pow Pow, but I have never received my food on time this entire year. The…read moreowners don't seem to want to pay to employ enough staff necessary to prepare the food, so even if you order 45-60 minutes in advance, your food will always be at least 30 minutes late. it is rare to see more than one person preparing food at any time. I always feel bad for them, but clearly the owners do not. Please hire and pay more people to do the work. Your customer service and customer experience will improve, and that will increase business! But your austerity in staffing and pay has substantially harmed your customers' experiences. You can do better. The food is great, but service is completely unreliable. Written as I wait for my food to be prepared when it was due to me 20 minutes ago. I will certainly be waiting at least another 15 minutes.

Went during HH! Really good, and STRONNNNNGGGG mezcalitas! Next time will be going for the Guac and…read morefood, it's also on inkind which is a HUGE plus! The waiter noticed it was my bday when he saw my id (didn't say anything) and was kind enough to give the tres leches on the house, wish I had dinner there as well because the vibes were UP

I was a little concerned when we walked in here because we weren't greeted by the host or hostess…read moreand it almost felt like we were going to need to go elsewhere. They eventually took our name and told us it'd be 10-15 minutes for a table. Things got better once we weren't seated. Our server noticed we were given the brunch menu, so he got us the correct menu right away. He was so kind and accommodating. The tables are a little small for the presentation of the food and the noise level is a bit loud, but it is a pretty fun atmosphere. We appreciated they kept our water glasses filled since it was so hot and humid that day. My daughter got the tortilla soup and cheese enchiladas. She enjoyed her meal. I went with a variety of tacos including chicken, carnitas, shredded beef and barbecued pork. I steered clear of the cactus and grasshopper tacos lol! Everything was really good! Glad they were able to turn things around from the first impression.

Soup Dumplings were very good and we enjoyed the Pork Belly Bao Bun Sandwiches. In and out in 20…read moreminutes. Would recommend!

I was looking for some noodles near our hotel that had good ratings so we went to Reren lamen!…read more The dumplings and wontons with chili sauce were definitely the star of the show! The food came out fast and the waitress was very nice. The support staff wasn't very nice at all, the place is very small, the broth was lacking flavor, needed salt and my beer was not cold. Too many other choices won't be back.‍

A lovely ambiance, the food selection was excellent, and the staff were very attentive to all our…read moreneeds.

Everything to be honest . Service, food was great and loved the ambiance. Great lunch crowd as…read morewell

I tried Founding Farmers during my first time visit to D.C. and it did NOT disappoint! Byron was my…read moreserver and he was super kind and attentive. I ordered the Farmer Breakfast - it's a great choice if you want to mix and match sides. I got a biscuit with jellies and it was delicious!

Such amazing food!! Great vibes!! Byron is so attentive and kind :). Chicken and waffles was a…read moremust!!! Spicy or southern both slap.

A night out with friends somehow turned into a full-blown debate about which steakhouse has the…read morebest butter cake. The contenders? Mastro's, Ocean Prime, and Del Frisco's. As expected, everyone had their favorite, so we decided to settle it the only way we knew how: by going to Del Frisco's and putting their butter cake to the test. After one bite, I have to admit that Del Frisco's may have a slight edge over the other two. The cake was warm, rich, and absolutely delicious. Before dessert, we also tried the Oysters Rockefeller and Dynamite Shrimp. Both were solid choices, but the Dynamite Shrimp stood out with just the right amount of crunch and flavor, while the Oysters Rockefeller were rich and satisfying. While enjoying dessert, we noticed they offered caviar service. Anyone who has read my previous reviews knows I'm a sucker for good caviar service, so adding it to our order was a no-brainer. A surprisingly perfect combination of indulgence: butter cake and caviar. Not a pairing I planned on, but one I thoroughly enjoyed. What started as a friendly debate ended up being a memorable evening filled with great food, caviar, and what may very well be my new favorite butter cake. Not a bad way to spend a night out with friends.

The restaurant is fancy and we were seated upstairs. The service was slow and we didn't get…read moredrinks/bread until almost 30 minutes after we were seated. I think they were short staffed, hence the delay. Our server was extremely friendly and brutally honest about menu options which I love so I'm happy to forgive the slow service. Their bread is among the best I've ever had. The rolls are pillow soft and are covered in honey butter. We got two servings of the bread. We got the dynamite shrimp for appetizer and we loved it. The shrimp was cooked to perfection and the sauce was just enough to coat the shrimp and not drip all over or make the food too greasy. We both got prime NY strip steaks which were cooked to perfection - a properly done medium. Not too salty, not too greasy, very tender and juicy. We got the truffle Parmesan fries to share as a side and the portion was massive. For dessert we shared the brownie mousse cake. I wanted to try the tiramisu crème brûlée but the server told us it wasn't all that and the mousse cake was better which I loved to know in advance. We will be back to celebrate