Great spot with a casual but quality meal. Service was very attentive but not overbearing (thx Ricardo...)

Stopped in for lunch with my daughter with a very short time frame and everyone we encountered at Chef Geoff's today was incredibly hospitable. We were seated, orders taken, and served so quickly that we were able to finish well before we had to rush out again. Our table was checked in on at different points by the hostess and manager, and our server, the bartender Denis N., was really helpful and courteous. Thank you for a great experience even in an about 45 min window- we look forward to a return visit either here or at the West End location! read more

Excellent on every level. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant is very inviting[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], food was amazing ( the crab gazpacho was delicious!), and the service was wonderful. Sonja was the best!! read more

Chef Geoff's in general is fabulous! Sonja (our server) took It over the top! Her table side manner was wonderful. She returned to our table many times throughout our meal to see if we were happy with our food etc. She is exceptional among her peers! We had a wonderful time and she was a big part of our experience. Gary Fitch read more

We went here for the first time last night. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was cute and simple inside...the outside seating was much more inviting, but too hot to sit outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We waited at the hostess table for almost 5 minutes and had to go approach the bartender to get seated, so we didn't get off to a great start. Also took a while for us to get served, but the waiter was very friendly when he finally came. We ordered drinks and apps, but the server could not get my drink order right even after repeating three times. And then I did get the wrong cocktail... a mini Tini instead of a regular dirty GC martini like I asked for and pointed out on the menu. I got the crab hush puppies and my hubby got the brussel sprouts. The hush puppies were all filler with barely any crab meat but brussels sprouts were excellent. I got the miso salmon for dinner and it was just OK but my husband really enjoyed his crispy tofu dinner. We didn't see the waiter much until the end when he dropped off a dessert menu, but then a few minutes later came with the check since he said we didn't want dessert...which we never said?? we just called it a day and left without dessert. Not sure we'd go back. read more

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Came here with a friend about a month ago and totally forgot to post this review!! Parking was free when we went since it was a weekend. Our servers name was Jessie and she was absolutely amazing! Give her a raise!! The customer service from the hostess to server and even the kitchen staff in passing were super kind. I believe the manager also checked in on us at one point too. The ambiance was just *chefs kiss* (no pun intended lol) but I loved the dark blue tones, table light and elegance it offered. We sat in a corner booth and it felt really intimate and like we could see everything from where we were. We both ordered steak frites, with the apple croustade to go and two glasses of wine. Everything was absolutely amazing, 5/5 not a note to give. The entire experience was a 5/5 and I would definitely come back here again! Thank you to the staff for an amazing meal and great service! read more

Chef Geoff's - Steak Frites - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Chef Geoff's is always a great idea, but on our last visit (we're from out of town), we lucked out in having Ricardo for our server. The food was excellent, and Ricardo was fabulous: knowledgeable, friendly, funny, and he made our visit just that much nicer. Do yourself a favor and stop in ... the food is incredible, and you just might get served by Ricardo! read more

Ricardo was lovely and great server! Burger deal on Tuesday for $12 awesome! Brussels sprouts on avocado yummy.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great lunch spot and seemed to be really busy during that time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There's a parking lot behind the restaurant so it's very accessible. Ordered the BLT with Parmesan Caesar fries. The food was really good, the bun was toasted just right and gotta love crispy bacon. They have a lot of good options on the menu so there's someone for everyone. And the service was really attentive and took great care of our table. read more

Chef Geoff's - The Best BLT - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food was great. The kitchen was very flexible and Ricardo was amazing! Good atmosphere as well

A small circle of friends usually go to Chef Geoff's, New Mexico Avenue, on Friday evenings for dinner. We have found the food to be excellent, a great value for the money, and the staff has always been attentive to our needs. For the past several months, we have had the pleasure of having Jorge as our server, and he is excellent, prompt, remembers any special requirements that we have voiced in the past when ordering, and has made our visits especially enjoyable. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating which makes it a good choice year round.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Adequate complimentary parking after 5 p.m. adjacent to the restaurant entrance is definitely a plus. read more

I have had "ok" meals here before, but today's experience was truly 5* - largely because of our expert server, Ricardo! His knowledge of the menu offerings, ingredient details, and how different offering flavors could mesh/enhance was impressive. I literally believe that he would make a great chef with the care for customer and insights that he shared. Anyway, my skirt steak was cooked to perfection, the spicy cauliflower appetizer is just Yum, and my whole table was totally beyond pleased with the level of service and food quality received. The quiet and relaxed neighborhood ambience is also a huge plus. So Go, especially if you have a furry friend... they have their own menu! read more

Haley made my Father's Day dinner for me and my family a great and happy one. Thank you Haley!!!!! You're terrific , (as always).

Sonja was amazing and my salmon was cooked perfectly! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The patio was great, no bugs![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great place for a summer meal! read more

How can $14.00 for a white wine be a happy hour price. I've had Chef Geoff's as my go to for happy hour but $50.00 for a burger and 2 glasses of bar wine doesn't really qualify for happy hour. Won't be going back... read more

The food was delicious. The BLT is the best! Chad was attentive and friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sitting on the patio was a treat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Being regulars at Chef Geoff's, New Mexico ( we're there 2 or 3 times a week), we find the great quality of the food, consistent excellent service, and ambiance you can count on; our favorite server is Melvin. He's the consummate professional, going out of his way to make you experience wonderful service. As a result, every time we dine there, he makes our day! read more

I always enjoy taking friends to Chef Geoff's on New Mexico Ave., and a recent Sunday was no exception. The luncheon fare was tasty (we had their BLT, kale salad, and steak and eggs), the price was satisfactory, and our friendly and attentive server Bryn did a very nice job. One other aspect that keeps me returning to Chef Geoff's to entertain groups is their loyalty program. I'm glad they have it. read more

As always, the food was absolutely out of this world! The dinner entrées were unique, flavorful, and delicious. Our server, Ricardo, was awesome--friendly, attentive, and made the entire experience even more enjoyable. read more

Just ate here and tried their menu for restaurant week. We had 730 pm reservations, and upon entering, the restaurant was full and the layout is pretty tight. There isn't enough space in between tables, so you are seated in very close proximity with other diners near you. That was the only part of the dining experience that was a bit annoying, but as the night went on, the restaurant cleared out so it was much more spacious. For starters, I had the gumbo and my boyfriend had the sweet and spicy cauliflower. I loved the gumbo! It had good chunks of chicken, sausage, and shrimp and was very flavorful. I also thought the portion size was very filling. And, the cauliflower was also very tasty. It almost reminded me of chicken. I liked the jalepeno and actually added them to my gumbo. For our entrees, my boyfriend and I both had salmon. I had the blackened salmon while my boyfriend had the simple and healthy salmon option with broccoli. Both plates were decently sized and we ended up taking to go boxes. My salmon was cooked well, and I loved the potatoes, bacon, and spinach. I definitely felt full after a few bites. Finally, I had a pear croustade for dessert and that was delightful. It reminded me of a pie, and it had vanilla ice cream on top. I loved that. My boyfriend got the lemon tart to go, so I'll have to report back later but it looked good. The service was good. Our waiter was attentive and observant. He knew when to come by to check in and refill our water or clear away plates. I would definitely come back and just opt to eat a bit later when the restaurant isn't as busy. read more

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Excellent food for lunch today at Chef Geoff's. We had a large party and they accommodated us very nicely. Great service too. Thank you!

I dined for brunch and my experience was overall just OK. The food was poorly seasoned and overall just tasted really bad, which is honestly an issue for standard brunch fare. Service was a miss. While it was busy, it's never a good sign when you have to go in and hunt down your server to get your check. The one positive is patio. Seating was great. I thoroughly enjoyed our table and having a cocktail in the nice weather. I would definitely consider giving this place another try, I'm thinking maybe this was just a really off day. read more

Esteohanie was a great server and the food was delicious! We were celebrating my nephews graduation.

I like Chef Geoff. There is an actual human being by that name. He is a local celebrity. He studied theology at Georgetown, and he is married to a news broadcaster. His restaurants are a chain, though that term should be understood to be positive. There is an outpost at the airport (it is acceptable), another restaurant of the same name downtown, and then Lia's not that far away from this venue. I have eaten at all these places multiple times. The truth is Lia's is where my wife and I go most often, due to proximity. But I want to put in a good word for this alternative. The best recommendation you can offer is that you yourself are a repeat customer. An organization with which I am affiliated has done an event every year since the pandemic here. People love it, and they come from all over the metropolitan area. The food is excellent given the quantities we are purchasing (typically it is an inverse correlation). We have fifty guests. Last night, the passed starters include a tomato, basil, mozarella salad on a stick and chicken parmesan on a stick. I had about three of each. We had flatbread and toasted pita with spreads; salad; two types of pasta; and three desserts. We also had beer and wine. Any of these dishes would have done well if brought to a table for my wife and me/ They were top-of-the-line for a catered function. The servers also were brisk and polite. Our guests were more than satisfied, many of them lingering still, when my wife and I excused ourselves. I would recommend Chef Geoff's for fine dining that won't bankrupt you. If we were meeting others in this neighborhood, this would be an excellent choice. As it is, we prefer Lia's, where we can walk and bring our dog. The menus are different, Lia's emphasizing Italian inspired American nouveau. But the overall quality of Chef Geoff's operations is impressive. He has done well for himself by doing well by his clients. read more

Beatriz was an excellent serve. smart, kind and efficient. I'll request her next time. read more

I came in here to grab some snacks with some friends. We got the cauliflower, some sweet potato fries and focaccia bread. We enjoyed all of them. I particularly enjoyed the sweet and hot cauliflower, which was really unique and good. The restaurant itself is quite decent size so it was easy to hear my friends talking. The restroom is a bit far away, outside of the restaurant but it's pretty clean. I suggest this place for any quick snacks! read more

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Sadly, I have to say that Chef Geoff's has gone down a little. I used to always recommend Chef Geoff's and bring my family here--so naturally I did just that! I took my grandparents, parents, and boyfriend to Chef Geoff's for a nice birthday dinner. We had raved about the food, wine, etc. However, we were extremely disappointed with the food as a whole. Unfortunately I don't have the pictures of the things that were wrong throughout the night, but I do have a picture of the season spice crusted scallops which were the only good thing we had on the menu... Let's get into the issues here (and yes I realize I did hype this restaurant up recently, but I'm sad to say my review has gone down the dump). To start off, my grandma is vegetarian. The main reason we chose Chef Geoff's was because there were a few good options such as the tofu bowl and veggie burger and cauliflower appetizer. However, when my grandma got the burger, it was clearly not cooked through. It was cold and must've been frozen before cooked because according to her, there were ice particles in the center. I took a bite and yes it was wet, cold, and tasted subpar. As for the watermelon salad, we thought it would be arugula with watermelon chunks. No, it was... watermelon. That's it. A large block of watermelon. My grandfather's salad was soggy and had clearly been sitting out before coming to the table because the lettuce was damp and withered. As I said, the scallop dish was amazing and I always love the chicken Milanese. Although, I did state I didn't want goat cheese on the risotto but obviously it was on the risotto. I didn't send it back mainly because the server was extremely busy and seemed to be running around all over the place. I just picked it off, but I wish I didn't have to. As for service, it was okay, not great, but again, he was super busy and management did take off the burger so I really did appreciate that. I understand restaurants may have some off nights, but it was upsetting that it was on a birthday night and when I had my family visiting. I probably won't go back for awhile, but I hope they can expand the menu and also get back to where it used to be. read more

Chef Geoff's - Spice Crusted Scallops - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Food was excellent! Service was top notch! Olivia was so friendly and knowledgeable and efficient. Great experience. We will be back! PS- the dog menu is amazing! read more

Chef Geoff's - Patio - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Our waiter Ricardo was terrific, always checking on what we needed and wonderful manners...made the dinner a success.

I typically go for brunch but yesterday I went for dinner. Everything was perfect. Our server (Emma) steered us in all right directions food and drink wise. We will definitively go back. Go for the rib appetizer, white pizza and ricotta doughnuts! read more

1 of the Top 10 dining experiences in the USA for sure is Chef Geoff's. This is the perfect combination of 1st of foremost excellent cuisine, not too pretentious of an atmosphere and outstanding service. That is, without being too formal or too expensive Chef Geoff pulls off the trick of great food in a wonderful setting. read more

Skye was so nice and friendly. Great customer orientation attitude. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place is nice and food is very good[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Fun dinner with delicious fish tacos. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great service and nice ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good neighborhood vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

dinners were delicious and desserts were the best! Parking was easy in the back of the building.

Just a few words about the service I received on Friday night. 9.12.25 with my friends Vahan and Alex. Maggie Carper. What a wonderful and intelligent waitress. On the ball. Exquisite people skills. Definitely a young lady that will need to be promoted to your highest ranks! Fantastic. Paul Ziver Dittmann read more

Chef Geoff's - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We had a great meal at Chef Geoff's. Our waitress was an attractive college girl, (Juliet) who went out of her way to help my husband and me select the perfect order. We went in for a drink and a snack and ended up staying for a meal. We will be back. Our son is in college here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is cute and service was well above average.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We celebrated our anniversary tonight and had the absolute pleasure of being taken care of by Chad. From the moment we sat down, he was attentive, warm, and incredibly professional without ever feeling overbearing. He anticipated our needs, explained everything clearly, and made the entire evening feel special and effortless. What really stood out was how intentional he was--checking in at the right moments, pacing the meal perfectly, and making us feel genuinely celebrated rather than just served. It's rare to have service that elevates an experience the way Chad did. If you're lucky enough to have Chad as your waiter, your night will be better for it. He was a big part of what made our anniversary memorable. read more

I went to Chef Geoff's during the week for dinner with a friend. First, we could have spent the whole time at the bar because the happy hour menu is incredible! Super mugs for $10, great deals on food, and happy hour is every day from 3-7. Great deals, especially for in the city! The menu has a bit of everything, which honestly made us nervous. If you'd like ramen while your friend wants fish tacos, and you want to split a bowl of gumbo, this is the place! But the food was pretty good, and the different cuisines we ordered were all solidly made. Nothing was amazing or really exceptional, but it was all good. The staff were exceptionally kind and friendly, but the restaurant had maybe an older feel. We were definitely some of the youngest people there. We had a nice time overall, but I'm not sure that there was anything that would compel me to come back (except for the great happy hour deals). read more

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Jacob was fantastic! Great service, excellent attitude and very warm and friendly. He made our first visit memorable. The food was delicious too, [[HIGHLIGHT]]not to mention the atmosphere![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Came on a Thursday with my colleagues to celebrate a colleague's retirement. We had a reservation, were seated right away, and had excellent service. Our party of 12 was served promptly, orders were accurate; and drinks were refilled before we could ask. The service was excellent, the food was delicious, and we all enjoyed our time together. I had the roasted turkey sandwich which seemed perfect for a fall lunch. Don't forget to get your parking validated for a discount. This is a great place for large groups. We had a 5* experience. read more

Chef Geoff's - Lunch menu - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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