Since discovering Chef Geoff's about six months ago, this has become my go to spot. They have fantastic cocktails and the food is always so amazing. The patio is beautiful and service is so fast, but you never feel rushed. Whenever family or friends come into town, we take them to Chef Geoff's because we know it was always be a great time! read more

Chef Geoff's - cabernet, watermelon spritz & rose - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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My family of seven, including three children ages 7 and up plus four adults, arrived on time for a 7:45 Friday evening outdoor seating reservation. We waited 45 minutes to be seated. Once seated, service and appetizers/entrees were satisfactory. But I don't think we'll be back. read more

Great server. Very friendly. Food was stellar. I had the mozzarella flatbread and the filet w garlic broccoli. It was perfect. Thank you for a great meal. read more

We ordered for pick up a fabulous meal for two on New Years Eve. The mushroom ravioli was delicious. The steak was done perfectly. The cauliflower was cooked to the right level. We also had a bottle of the Chef Geoff sparking wine -- at $16 an outstanding value. For a busy night for the restaurant, they were fabulous. read more

I have been coming to Chef Geoff's for 20 years. I have always loved the ambiance (especially the patio which is beautiful and dog friendly) the special events, and the regular menu. Tonight we got the take out for Valentines Day and as with all the previous take outs we ordered during Covid, the portions were generous, the instructions easy, and the food delicious - despite being finished at home. We live in the neighborhood but would come here even if we did not. So appreciative of having such a great local restaurant close by!!! 5 stars! read more

Went here for a lunch outing and it turned out to be a pretty good dining experience. The restaurant has a gorgeous patio right outside with plenty of space. I ordered the jumbo lump crab cake dish that came with an asparagus and grape tomato side which I found different. An overall great meal providing a perfect balance with the fresh seafood and an uncommon combination of veggies as a side. The waiter was knowledgeable and attentive regarding his input of the various lunch dishes available and how quickly the were brought out. Definitely recommend this as a must try location in DC for classic American fare dishes with a slight twist. read more

the food was good but the servers were slow and not very engaging. did not offer to bring out complimentary bread and butter nor asked how my food was during or after my meal. The restaurant was cozy but not packed. So there was no reason for them to be slow. 3 stars are all for the good food Only! read more

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

Desiree is extraordinary. She exudes a customer centric attitude that is most welcome. We shared the scrumptious hummus plate, an excellent starter. Highly recommend the Cadillac salad. The service and the food is always 5 star! read more

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

Chef Geoff's comfort meals are an excellent choice for our family. They all are delicious, varied, fairly priced, well prepared and securely boxed. Theresa & her crew all aim to please. read more

This is a cool place for happy hour. It's from 3-7pm. The turkey burger was great. The cesar dressing french fries was surprisingly good. First time having that type of french fries. Overall this place is good. read more

Chef Geoff's - Turkey Burger with cesar french fries - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

One of my favorite restaurants in DC. Been frequenting this place since it's inception. Chef and owner Geoff Tracy established this place as well as his other locations as one of the best "go to"eateries. Standard menu items are always fresh and consistent. Specials are innovative and delicious. Staff is courteous and always on their toes to serve. Whether you sit at the bar or with a group of friends or entertaining clients Chef Geoff is always a winner. read more

Chef Geoff's - The huge burger made especially for Cinco de Mayo. - New American Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Would recommend this place for groups, we came with 6 people and had great service. The food is very good and well-priced. I had the wild mushroom ravioli, it may not look like a lot in the picture but those raviolis were packed; the mushrooms and tomatoes were the perfect compliment. I was also pleased with the generous pour of my glass of wine! read more

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

Working in the city it's really hard to catch the right time for my commute back to the suburbs. Thankfully, Chef geoff is right next door to my building and I get to enjoy great food and drinks while I wait the bumper to bumper traffic to clear out. The bartenders are great namely Erin and Lucas. If recommend the pepperoni pizza, special burger on the specialty menu with the truffles, and the kale Cesar salad. Always a friendly and fun atmosphere. read more

i happened to in this area and decided to stop in for lunch food soda- ginger, supposedly this was made at the restaurant, i found it to be flat and just meh cg burger- good, not amazing, it came with a salad which was good dessert was the dark chocolate ganache with mint chocolate ice cream- good service fine, no issues price a bit on the high side, a tad overpriced parking street, gararge ambiance clean, no issues here overall: glad i tried it, i would not be in a rush to be back though read more

This has become one of our favorite Friday night date spots. Very nice menu with some awesome specials at times. We love that the staff is so fun and friendly. This week Megan T. was our server. She helped make our birthday celebration fun, was friendly, remembered us and we wanted for nothing. Chris, manager, was very personable and checked on us several times. Eat here. read more

Want to give that restaurant MINUS 5 STARS. Food was terrible, heavy, unhealthy, greasy, the worst I have had in a long long time. Just got home and both of us are feeling unwell. The service was as bad and disorganized as the food was bad. If you care for yourself, don't go there. read more

Visited during (COVID) Restaurant Week, Jan 2022. To begin, we had reservations for outdoor dining as Omicron is wide-spreading and we only dine outdoors. We arrived and there were no lamps on... and my sister even checked in before I did since I had my puppy in tow and wanted to enter correctly. Even still, the hostess or other did not light 1-3 lamps and it was cold. The waiter seems less than happy -- maybe because he had to come outdoors, but that is not a customer's concern (and we were sitting out where he was visiting). He also did not check on us regularly which was disappointing. Lastly, someone from the kitchen came out to say they wanted to close the kitchen early and what desserts did we want. (Happy for the heads up but then later wanted to order a salad to take home and could not.) Now the good stuff and arguably most important... the food! My main dish was NY strip that came with mashed potatoes and broccoli. Yummy yummy. I usually add pepper, lemon juice, and/or butter after but not for this broccoli. The mashed potatoes tasted as if someone's grandma was in the back whipping them up!! Calamari was meh and the apple dessert as well. But I thoroughly enjoyed that main dish read more

Nice atmosphere, really good food and friendly staff. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is they're really slow to refill drinks / water. Relatively inexpensive. I like the off-the-beaten-path location. Good casual date night spot. Favorite menu items are the chicken wings, bacon nachos, and CG burger. read more

Megan was an excellent server. She was helpful, efficient, and an all around amazing server. I'll be back!

Meghan was the best waitress ever! so knowledgeable about everything on the menu! Best service!

Wish the restaurant was bigger but it works for the intimate atmosphere. Food is a little over priced especially for the quality. I personally only like their appetizer menu and pizza. read more

We met up with friends after church for brunch. I ordered the smoke salmon rice bowl and thought that the Idea was very good but the execution not so much. It came with rice and smoked salmon, a poached egg, kale and mushrooms. The tastes did not blend very well together. I would recommend that they re- think that dish. Maybe swap out the mushrooms for something else. The kale kind of overwhelms the dish and the smoked salmon is very salty so altogether it doesn't quite work. My friends did like their steak and eggs sandwich, hang over burger, and egg white frittata. read more

The mushroom ravioli was delicious. Scallops and calamari were very good. Lovely outside seating area. Free parking in garage with validation. read more

I work next door- i walk pass this cute restaurant everyday. I decided to come in for restaurant week and had a crab cake sandwich along with the sweet and spicy cauliflower.. all the breading that was on it fell off as soon as you go to pick it up with a fork. The crab cake was okay but not much crab in it not worth $22. Went here for lunch a couple weeks ago and got the chicken pad Thai... definitely not a "pad Thai" I'm Asian and this dish they tried to recreate was terrible in flavor. It should be a sweet and light in color. you can tell they only tossed it in soy sauce and just garnished it with cilantro and bean sprout to make it look nice. The noodles were really mushy too. go to a real Thai restaurant if you want pad Thai and not $19 way to over priced. I will say the place is cute and set back on a nice brick entry way. read more

This is a great spot, they have amazing service and a great food selection. We went with a large group, recommend making reservations, and went during restaurant week. The food wasn't the best, but it was a great eat, for the price it doesn't get any better. The ambiance was nice and friendly, the staff was extremely attentive. Overall it was a great place! read more

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We ordered a large family meal from Chef Geoff's this afternoon for Mother's Day. I'd give them an A+ on their execution in this social distancing environment. The food was great, in really looking forward to the leftover pasta tomorrow! Brussels sprouts were a great app, my mom loved her salmon and the asparagus on the side. Thanks for a great experience, we'll be back! read more

In response to my review (which I also sent to Chef Geoff's directly), David Lynch, the General Manager, sent me an email offering to send a gift card if I provided my address, and asking that I let him know when I return. That was on June 12. I responded the same day with my address, and that I would consider returning because of his nice response. It's now June 23, and I still have not received the promised gift card. So much for follow-through after being notified of a terrible experience read more

Went to Chef Geoff's for brunch and got the spinach feta and tomato omelette. Really good food and loved the ambiance too!

The burgers are good! Our waiter today was Benjamin. He was the best!

I love Chef Geoff's...when I eat there. Best Happy Hour, delicious food, and overall good environment. Probably best burgers in town in my opinion. My biggest issue is when I order to-go. At least 3 times in the past few months they've messed up my to-go order. They forget something (sauce, desert, added item) or they don't look at the check order to see any "order edits" I've given the bartender. It's honestly disappointing because I do love Chef Geoff's but it boggles my mind how they continue to mess up these orders. For an establishment as good as theirs ... they should be on top of something as basic as to-go orders. Also, their chicken and waffles needs a facelift. A good C&W is more then a piece of chicken on top of a waffle. Probably the most bland and "basic" c&w I've ever had. read more

The cauliflower steaks are delicious. The curbside pickup was easy to navigate. Would happily order again.

First time here on 1/27/17....date night. This is one of these classic neighborhood spots where you know many of the patrons from the area and you pop in for a good meal and talk shop and catch up. Greeters were super nice. Atmosphere is very clean and the customers were reasonably diverse although this is hidden away in a neighborhood not largely reflective of diversity. That aside, the entire experience was exceptional. This place is owned by Nora O'Donnell (CBS This Morning) and hubby Geoff. Despite its star status it feels down to earth and just an all around cool spot. I had the pecan crusted salmon which was cooked to perfection with a more than hearty portion. Also had the sesame wings which were killer good, and a couple of cocktails. Overall this was a great meal and wonderful atmosphere. One of new fav places. Well done Nora and Geoff!! read more

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

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This was my first pick-up dinner and it was terrific! We've been living on salad for dinner for months and we finally craved a real meal. I ordered the meatloaf and mashed potatoes "comfort food" and we loved every bite (we're not even big meat eaters). The aroma almost made me stop and eat it on the way home. My only suggestion to the chef: a bit less-boring cupcake for dessert. Pick-up was easy. Thanks - I'll be back SOON! read more

Service good. FOOD - SUCKS. We had the Straight up pizza and BBQ meatloaf. Pizza tasted like cardboard and maybe ate half. BBQ meat loaf was not a loaf, three small round disks of meat about the size of a silver dollar, and some crappy miniature potatoes. WILL NEVER STOP HERE AGAIN. Over priced as well. IF YOU ARE HUNGRY AND WANT ACTUAL FOOD STAY AWAY and spend your money somewhere else. They get one star since they did actually have service. read more

Really great food. Great corn and bean salad, tuna and artichoke appetizers, and salmon entrees. Basic pizza had a good flavor but needed more cheese. Excellent desserts, and by far the best tiramisu I've ever had. Good waiter. Overall a good experience. read more

Nice outdoor dining section that I know we'll keep coming back to with the weather getting nicer. Food was very good and our server was great! We started with the crispy mozzarella, which was delicious. Mozzarella sticks are usually a hit or miss from me but these are a more elevated version served with a spicy marinara - yum! We also got a delicious juicy burger and the chicken sandwich ordered spicy. Both were very good. We ended our night with the cookie skillet that melted in your mouth. Definitely will be back! read more

We had a newborn with us and needed to dine quickly. Justin was very accommodating, moving our meal along quickly. Take advantage of the early bird special - 4:00 to 6:30 (double check me on the time) - includes salad/soup, entree and dessert for $25.95. We had the salmon - excellent. Try the watermelon gazpacho and the cinnamon donuts are a must! read more

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

I can't believe I've never rated this place. I've been to CG's three times. The only reason I give it one star is because I went there for the first time over a year and a half ago with my current boyfriend and have amazing memories from the five hours we sat outside and chatted. All that aside, I always avoid going to Cheff Geoff's at all costs. Most people suggest it because it's convenient to AU... but I'd rather trek somewhere else to get decent service. The food is usually alright; it's the service that drives me nuts. My first time there the waiter spilled coffee on my lap and didn't seem to notice. The second time I went was for an anniversary dinner with my boyfriend. I accidently spilled my drink (knocked it over while reaching) and watched the waiter bury his head in his hands and scream at the busboy in Spanish to "deal with it" and watched him march the other way. Before that fiasco, we had to deal with not having the table we requested a week in advance and were promised we would have. And then we were moved three times. The third time I was there was for a work meeting and we had to wait for nearly 30 minutes to get a table in a half-empty restaurant around 3 in the afternoon on a weekday. Furthermore, Chef Geoff's is a bad idea if you'd like to actually talk to the other person you're there with. Especially on weekend nights when the place gets so crowded that you're practically sitting on your neighbor's lap. I hate Chef Geoff's. Edit - Jan. 22, 2008 - I STILL hate Chef Geoff's. I went there again tonight, a little unwillingly, but for some reason I always try to give this place another chance. I ordered the Lump Crab Cake Sandwich with fries. I swear to God that the "crabmeat" sandwich was really just a tin of tasteless tuna that they lightly browned on both sides. Ugh. I hope I don't get temporary amnesia the next time someone suggests we go here. When will I learn?! read more

I'm amazed that CG uptown doesn't have a good rating on here. Actually...i'm amazed that none of Geoff's places are rated highly. I, too, worked at Chef Geoff's for 3 years during college and I was always pretty proud to do so. Waiting tables anywhere is stressful, and I'll definitely never do it again, but at a place like Geoff's, at least I felt confident that my patrons were getting great food at a decent price. I don't care what the people on here say about it, because the fact of the matter is that Chef Geoff's in Uptown DC (by AU) is the longest lasting restaurant in that space, and it has to be for a reason....some of the most highly discerning clientele in DC LOVE It there. I can't blame them....in 3 years of working there, I never had a bad meal and so many people whom I introduced to Geoff's have marked it a favorite. If you go between 4 and 6:30 (which few of us yelpers likely would), Geoff's has a "sunset special" that is a 3 course meal for $20 (i think it's $20...can't remember). Either way, it generally consisted of Geoff's famous Curry Chicken dish (which patrons practically sent hate mail to him for trying to remove it one season), the salmon dish (which is always good) and a pasta dish. Desserts are always delicious, and the calamari here are another staple that people would start a riot over if Geoff took em off the menu---although I've heard that they can be inconsistent, but all calamari is! As for the rest of the menu, Geoff's has fantastic burgers for $5 on monday and tuesday nights, as well as all day on weekends; fantastic pizzas, good sandwiches, and the Steak and Tuna entrees are always killer. He's does well with pork chops too. Definitely not a vegetarian haven. I don't know if the service has slipped--the one cool thing about Geoff's is that it has always employed college kids, which keeps it casual and less stodgy. Considering these aren't "professional" waiters, things may not be perfect all the time, but they are the best trained 20 year olds in any DC restaurant. Management at Geoff's is usually right on the tail of every server in there. Drinks: Geoff has like 24 beers on tap and 10 in bottles--that kind of variety doesn't exist in ANY other restaurant that isn't specifically considered a "bar" (RFD or Brickskeller) As for the mouse....that's absolutely gross, but it's a part of every restaurant....mice are everywhere. To address comments about decor or ambiance, Geoff's is definitely a crowded place on a saturday night, but some people like that. If you're a two top, ask for a table "in the 30's" because those are somewhat tucked away from the tables along the benches that are somewhat close together. They are closer to the bar, but you're more secluded. If you want to be romantic with your sweetie, ask for "table 19." As Geoff's slogan goes "Food. Libation. Merriment." I've never had anything but the greatest of each when I went there (since having stopped working in the establishment :) read more

I recently was fortunate to attend a Holiday party in a small private room at Chef Geoff's. I have never been to the restaurant before and was able to try a variety of appetizers and desserts. I'm not sure if all of this is on their regular menu, but here were the items that stood out, even if I don't know their actual names: ∙The duck spring rolls were good, especially with the syrupy teriyaki sauce. There was a mushroom version, which I did not get to try. ∙Fried balls of crab meat were sweet, delicious, chewy, and delicate. ∙The large shrimp were fresh and tasty but the sweetened (and cold) butter sauce was a bad match. An acidic or garlicky sauce would have worked better. ∙The chocolate covered cream puffs and the teeny chocolate berry tarts were excellent because the chocolate was rich and of excellent quality. Your tongue gets coated with wonderfully sweet and bitter chocolaty goodness. Yes, i just said "chocolate" four or five times; it was that good. ∙I had a French Kiss. Don't make me blush; it was actually the name of a drink with champagne, peach liquor, and peach nectar. It was tasty. read more