We've been here several times before for dinner, and it was good. Went for brunch and the corn chowder was tasteless with a very thin broth, not thick or flavorful at all. Before ordering the focaccia, I asked if it had herbs in it and they said yes it has herbs and cheese on the top - it had neither - probably the worst focaccia I've ever had. The fried chicken sandwich was tasteless. The server was great and the ambience outside was lovely but the food was awful. read more

Really enjoyed myself at Chef Geoff's. The food was delicious and the service was in sync with the food. I will definitely return. I went for restaurant week but can not wait to go back for brunch and dinner. Definitely a gem in DC! Also, the Cinnamon Apple Sangria is a definite must try! read more

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A favorite of my family. The best calamari I've ever had and my mom and I always share that. I get the chop salad every time. Consistently good service. The manager even stopped by our table tonight to do a table touch which I appreciate being in the industry. Thank you for making our family celebration a wonderful evening! read more

As a neighborhood patron (and StarCard holder), I've been coming to CG's for years. Sad to say that it's slipped. Came with a friend to a weeknight dinner on the patio. Our server, AnnaLynne, was friendly but noticeably aggressive trying to upsell us on liquor upgrades, portion sizes, sides, etc. She explained that due to covid-related profit losses, CG's has discontinued its signature crab cakes and Sunset Special, and has stopped serving table bread. Wow. For my starter, I had the Brussels sprouts. They were huge, overly chewy, and cooked to a crisp. In place of the advertised lemon zest was a broiled half-lemon on the side for squeezing. Instead of its juicy lamburger of yore, CG's now offers a "lamb mezze platter" featuring three overcooked tough little hockey pucks of ground lamb, along with toasted pita wedges, jarred olives and peppers, and dollops of hummus and baba ganoush. Meh. My friend had the pan seared salmon which he liked, although the plate was crowded with more than a dozen "pee wee potatoes." He had to ask each time for his water glass to be replenished (thrice). The consistency of the flourless chocolate cake for dessert was awfully chewy and seemed stale in appearance, served with bland coffee ice cream and flavorless crumbs of undetermined origin. My double espresso arrived tepid. To be fair, the wait staff were hustling to serve an overflow crowd of full tables, while dodging all the hard-working food runners and busboys. CG's is a busy place! That said, our $130 dinner could have been much better. read more

The focaccia bread was ordered as a starter, and arrived halfway through our meals, not only that but it was cold inside. Terrible! The peach raspberry sangria tasted watered down, I only ordered 1 and they charged/gave us 2. There is a horrible smell by the wall booths of body odor. Can't tell if it's a waiter or customer but it's very strong! Edited to add: NO soap in the women's bathroom read more

Our waiter, Cameron was beyond excellent. we had a group of 14 for a big birthday dinner and he was phenomenal!!!! he cared for each of us and helped make our party extra special. he even wore a birthday cap made by one of our guests. the food was great and we would highly recommend chef Geoff's! read more

Terrific spot with your pup and very nice outdoor patio. Good food. Excellent service.

My family (party of 13) had an amazing dinner at Chef Geoff's on Saturday, July 13th. We were in town celebrating my daughter's 15th birthday and this restaurant was one of few that could accommodate our large party. Our server Jake took excellent care of us and was so patient with the kiddos in our party. Every single thing that we ordered was delicious! There was not one bad dish and the drinks were tasty too. The next time we're in the DMV area we will be back! read more

Came here after a performance at American University. Parking was ample. Make sure you go up the ramp and not in the garage! Got some drinks, which ranged from $8-10. I also had a ginger lime soda, which was fairly flat and had much more higher than like for my tastes. The apps we shared included popcorn (good, not served hot, $5), sweet potato fries (nicely salted, $5), and sweet Thai chili calamari ($13), which were awful. The calamari were over cooked to the point where they were crispy and rubbery, and over seasoned--they were covered in more powder than a cheez doodle. The quality of the apps we had, at those price points, were extremely underwhelming. Also, while I can appreciate that one of our party members was indecisive and that the kitchen was scheduled to close in 20 minutes, I was not thrilled with the service, especially considering that the place was pretty empty. read more

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

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I sent my husband and kids to chef geoffs for Lunch today and they had a great time. My daughter was raving about how good her server was to her. Thank you rikya (sorry if I butchered your name) for making their experience so memorable . Chef Geoff doesn't even sell milkshake so the fact that she was willing to make a milkshake for my daughter (who is crazy about them ) makes me feel good about the type of people that work there. You have a lifelong customer in me, and my family. read more

Chef Geoff's is a chain and I've eaten here twice so their average is about 3-3.5 stars. The service is decent and the prices are high but that is normal for DC. It was pretty crowded for lunch which is normal for CG. We started off with an order of the Calamari to start which was average at best. I went with the Greek salad with salmon for my entree and my uncle got the CG burger. Both of our entrees were fairly good but nothing special. I am never overly impressed by Chef Geoff's menu or quality of food, especially in DC when there are so many unique options. It isn't a cheap meal and you can definitely do better. CG is at best a decent option for a standard business lunch if you have no other options. Skip it if you're looking for something that'll blow you away. read more

Monday & Tuesday means Happy Hour alllllllllllllllllllll day! My belly was so very happy because, Tuesday was a snow day. I was housesitting for a friend in DC. I was feeling captive and just needed to get out. Thank god Chef Geoff's was in walking distance. Jam packed! Seemed like everyone had the same idea as me. I ordered a burger, fries, and 3 glasses of wine. All tasty, all regular bar food. All consumed with love because Wednesday was the start of the Lenten Season and I gave up meat, wine, cheese, and coffee for lent. Great service. Friendly bartenders. The next time I'm on that side of time, you'll see my face. read more

Chef Geoff's - Snow day happy hour! - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My waiter... what can I even say. wow! Food was great, Cooper was greater. I was having a rough day, he made it all better. Cooper was a real godsend. Anyone would be lucky to have him as a waiter. read more

left review on the NW restaurant.please read thanks. Really bad and disappointing. Dan casa2home@yahoo.com read more

Excellent experience. The bartender named erin waa a pleasure. Food came out promptly can't really complain

Honestly, the best Happy Hour in D.C. When I first came to D.C. I thought my social life was over because of how expensive even Happy Hour was. But after my friends suggestion Chef Geoff's, I could not have been happier! Affordable, but high quality cocktails and relatively cheap Happy Hour items! I also heard that the burgers here are pretty good! Next time, I'll have to give them a try. Would very much recommend for those trying to find an affordable Happy Hour spot in D.C.! I will be back! read more

Cheff Geoff and the great staff there know how to cook a broad range of meals, very well, and also how to provide great customer service. Everything from the Cheff Geoff Burger, to the Shrimp Scampi to the superb Chicken Yellow Curry with Basmati Rice, Marinated Cucumber Salad, Naan Bread and Coconut Pudding that we recently had are marvelous! In fact, the Coconut Pudding might be the best dessert I have ever had. Thank you for doing so well for your customers, pre-pandemic, during the pandemic and certainly post-pandemic. Excellence! read more

I have been going to Chef Geoffrey for years and have NEVER had a bad meal. Some of my favorite dishes include the calamari (which can also be added to a salad), the fried zucchini, any of the pizzas, the steak frites, the shrimp and grits, the wild mushroom ravioli, and the ack bean burgers. I also highly recommend visiting for the daily happy hour (which is all day on Mondays and Tuesdays). There is a great beer selection and cheap eats. read more

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Chef Geoff's is a great spot to go for a special occasion or meaningful date night. I brought a friend here for their birthday, and we both thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Pros: - Food: I really loved my meal, which was an impossible meat burger with fries as a side. The dessert and appetizer dishes were amazing as well, and the menu was very diverse and included not only American food but also some Italian and Mexican options. - Prices: I found the prices to be very reasonable at Chef Geoff's. My friend and I shared two desserts, two entrées, and he got a beer and an appetizer. We spent about $85 before tip. - Service: Service here was very prompt, polite, and attentive. I felt like we were in good hands with our server. - Ambience: This restaurant has a little bit more of a formal vibe, but it's still decorated in a funky way. There are stuffed pigs and pink themed art throughout the restaurant which is cute and interesting! There's both indoor and outdoor seating options as well. The outdoor seating areas mostly I think I did buy electric heaters that are outside as well, which is nice for chillier days. - Vegetarian options: though this is an American eatery with a focus on meat and steaks, there are still some really solid options for vegetarians, which include pastas, meatless burgers, and salads. I felt like I had plenty to choose from as a vegetarian which was great. Cons: - Really not too many cons to report overall. My friend and I were placed in the seating that is on the back deck of the restaurant, and I feel like the front side seating is decorated a bit more and surrounded by outdoor lights which gives it a little bit nicer of a vibe than the area where my friends and I were placed. However, the back deck seems to have fewer people, so if you are concerned about being near others for reasons related to Covid, or would just like some more space and privacy, I would recommend the back deck for those reasons. When you book online, There is an option for indoor or outdoor seating, but you cannot specify which deck you'd like to sit on. I think that they place you just based on their own levels of busyness, but if you do you have a preference perhaps you could ask the hostess by the front door when you arrive! read more

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We live in the neighborhood and try to frequent this restaurant during their happy hour. The last time we went left quite a bit to be desired in terms of service. We were forgotten about on a few occasions throughout our meal and had to be almost rude to get attention (which is never fun). They do offer gluten free buns which is very appreciated. I would love if they offered a gluten free crust for their pizzas but they do not (yet, hopefully at some point they make that change). I ordered their burger with the gluten free bun and it was pretty good. We were starving after a long day of work and weren't disappointed. It wasn't the most amazing burger but wasn't disappointing either. We were both a bit ill that evening but I am hesitant to blame anything we ate at the restaurant. read more

Chef Geoff's - Very happy to report, they added a gluten free pizza crust recently! *As of April 2019, they had removed the gluten free crust - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

We enjoyed wonderful service from Cooper, who was friendly, efficient, and anticipated needs. Great food as usual!

The food was very good. We had 9 people for Thanksgiving dinner, including my 5 year old grand nephew. We could not have had a better eating experience. The service was excellent. Our waiter was with us at regular intervals and it was truly easy to get his attention when we needed him. On a huge holiday, the service was impressive. We loved the ambiance', holiday casual yet perfect for Thanksgiving. Many thanks Chef Geoff's! read more

Focacia bread: what we expected was flat, dry toast with toppings. What we got was 4 large yeast rolls smothered in butter and garlic. Menu said $4, was charged $5. The passion fruit mojito was so good I ordered another, even though I normally only order one cocktail. Everyone enjoyed their entrées. The server was good. The atmosphere of the restaurant was cozy. The food was overpriced, but ok for a splurge. read more

Ate lunch here with hubby a few days before Christmas and just wow. I had a kale salad with smoked Gouda and grilled chic. Super tasty!! The mister had a cheeseburger which he scarfed down and sighed. The highlight i thought were the Ceaser French fries. O M G. Nicely crisped fries covered in parm cheese and anchovy paste. I could not stop eating them! Divine!! Service was great and restaurant is cozy and comfy. If you're in the 'hood, go. Eat the fries! read more

Ghandar was the best waiter we've had in a long time- excellent service and very impressed!

Been to the New Mexico Ave locations several times over the years and have always been happy with the food. I went there last night with my wife around 5pm to celebrate an anniversary. Got the menu and immediately thought it was the luch menu as it was mainly pizza, burgers/sandwiches, salads and a couple of entrees. Ordered the steak and fries (not really what I wanted but better than a pizza or burger) and was less than impressed with the food. Menu variety has narrowed and quality of food has gone down. What's going on CG? I won't be going back anytime soon. I don't need to spend nearly $200 on mediocre food and drink. read more

Super disappointed in lunch today. It was my second visit and the first dinner we had a lovely server and nice meal. Today my impossible burger was only cooked part way. One side was stone cold. I told the server who was very blasé and said they would notify the chef. You don't see your bill as they come and check you out electronically so seems like I paid for an awful dish. He never mentioned taking it off. He offered me something else but I was actually nauseous from biting into the raw burger. Our party had a salad with salmon they liked , good shrimp scampi and a tasty quesadilla. Mine was plain yucky. It's a neighborhood spot and would hope they can do better. read more

This was our first time and we loved it! Great service, delicious food! Easy parking.

Went for restaurant week amazing meal and drinks/wine. Impeccable service and large portions of food. Lots of gluten free options and extremely tasty food. Wonderful service from Kaleigh and Chris the GM. Definitely going back! read more

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Wow what an amazing experience - from cocktails thru to desert - Cally took exceptional care of us. It was welcoming to have a manager that made you feel "noticed", Chris would check in throughout our evening. Food was delicious. Definitely will be a return customer. read more

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The menu legend specified "GF=no added gluten" - not the same as "gluten free." After alerting, the undertrained waitress that my wife is gluten-free she recommended the cauliflower appetizer, but on delivery the busboy told her it was not gluten-free, so it was returned. Reading the small print on the menu, I'm also incensed that Chef Geoff's has added a 5% charge to compensate for paying the full minimum wage to its workers, basically shifting the expense of operations to its clients, in addition to the 20% customary tip. We had enjoyed the restaurant in the past, but will think twice before we return. read more

First time at this restaurant for a midday lunch on a Saturday. Overall first impressions were very good! Nice environment inside, good vibe and energy as the restaurant filled with customers. Waiters move among the guests quickly and efficiently keeping drinks filled and delivering meals. Portion sizes on all dishes seemed very fair. The only frustration for me was that the food quality drifted more to the mediocre instead of a being a truly outstanding meal. I ordered the Chef Geoff burger as it was listed in the menu - no changes requested. I ordered my burger cooked medium, and the burger was actually cooked properly- it came out a very nice pink inside! However, for a medium burger I was very surprised that it was definitely on the dry side, pretty much lacking any juiciness that I expect with a medium burger. The burger included a very small amount of thinly sliced cooked onions. Unfortunately these onions were essentially only sweated to make them tender and had none of the qualities that deliciously caramelized would have provided. The meal included a hearty portion of fries, they arrived warm, not hot, which was ok, but as with the burger, the fries seemed to come without much flavor. It was nice that the restaurant validated parking for the pay lot behind the restaurant. Since this was only my first visit at this restaurant I would certainly give them another try when I'm in the area. read more

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

(Sorry, here's a review I meant to post in 2019. Unfortunately, Hector left for another restaurant in the interim--maybe Tortilla Coast?) Can't say enough about the service here, particularly Hector who has been the maître d' for years. I'm cheap so are mostly only come doing happy hour, and usually when I come to a nearby doctor, but they have gone out of their way to help me in other situations, including a last-minute need for a private room for 10 people after a funeral which also ended up being a birthday luncheon for my stepmother. Food is always good, and they have always done whatever was needed to make any visit worthwhile. read more

Pretty good, friendly staff, nice ambiance and conveniently located on the corner so it's easy to find

I have been going to this place for about two years now, and I have to say that I still love it! The food, drinks, servers, and bartenders are all awesome! Especially, Erin, she is the best! I am so happy she always works the bar when my job does our after-work hang-out sessions on Fridays! Thank you, Erin, for always taking care of us. read more

A friend and I enjoyed brunch on the patio on a beautiful late fall day. Our server Cameron and the kitchen went out of their way to see that we had their focaccia that was not on the menu that day. There seemed to be very few people on staff, but our service was excellent in spite of that. The patio is always a comfortable place to enjoy a meal. read more

We had a delicious lady's brunch outside in November! The food was delicious and Cameron treated us really well.

Bring a book and cash... You will wait to order, wait for your food, wait and wait and wait for a server to show back up then wait forever for your card to be processed. The remarkable thing is that there seems to be as many staff as customers. I don't understand how the staff can be so absolutely inattentive and careless. The level of disdain the staff shows customers is impressive. The bar was overflowing with dirty glasses and the bartender was struggling to determine by sight which glasses were clean or dirty. We ordered a brussel sprout pizza and and were finally delivered a side of deep fried brussel sprouts (!?). The burger isn't bad. There are so many places in DC. Do yourself a favor and go elsewhere. read more

The service was great. The ambiance is very nice. That's it. The food was mediocre. The crab cakes were disappointing. They were on the menu as jumbo lump crab, but that cake was hardly completely jumbo lump. I found more shell in the only crab cake that I ate than I would have served to a guest. I make a true jumbo lump crab cake that can beat Chef Geoff's crab cake any day of the week. Pumpkin pie, too. The vegetables were tasty. I will give them that. Chef Geoff's was open for Thanksgiving so we went. Now that we've eaten there once I see no reason to go back. They're very overpriced and underwhelming. read more

Food was delicious, drinks were strong and amole, service was attentive, ambiance was like a neighborhood bistro.