Writing this review for their events. Beautiful building and location right on the water & the catered appetizers were fantastic. Their spread was very good (cheese, crudités and onion dip, candied nuts) - but the highlight was the KIMCHI CUPCAKES! I hope they put these on their bar menu soon. In terms of wine - the Zinfandel was fantastic! They get their wine from all over the States, so they can have a larger variety. Can't wait to come for dinner! read more

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Booked a wine tasting event and had a fantastic time. Our host had a great scene of humor and provided us with great knowledge of the wine making process. Recommend going if you never been!!! read more

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we visited this DC Winery this weekend excited to enjoy the Sunday brunch. to say the service was horrible would be an understatement. Our waiter was very passive - we had to search for him several times just to get service, he checked on the table once. when told that all of our food came out cold, he brushed it off, offered no concessions and kept serving the group outdoors. needless to say, we all wondered if he was from one of those "work today, get paid today" services. If given the chance, and if the order was right, maybe this would have been a better experience. However, as African American Women, we soon realized that it was best to tuck our heads down, pay the bill and leave. read more

Service was slo, took like 45 minutes to get a charcuterie board. Also, the charcuterie board had poverty amounts of cheese in it, maybe enough for one person who was moderately peckish. Whole establishment seems like it was built by someone with a lot of money and little taste. read more

I come here for drinks and small plates/apps quite a bit so I was happy to see they recently changed up their menu and they seem to have added more small plates. The wild mushroom toast is always a favorite of mine and just tried out the French onion toast last night and it was reallllly good. It had a layer of creamy gruyere spread topped with short rib and caramelized onion and then they pour over a bit of onion broth table side. HIGHLY recommend. The cheese plate is also nice and they do some great cocktails. This place is definitely not cheap (toasts and cheese plate $13-19) with cocktails and wine around $15. I've come for dinner as well but always seem to leave unsatisfied with what I got and how much I paid so I typically just stick to drinks and snacks. Haven't tried brunch yet- TBD! read more

We did the Date Night tour and tasting. Loved the wines and the service both on the tour and during dining. Beautiful location on the river made the evening even better. I will be back next time I'm in DC. This is a great spot! read more

I came here for an event and had a great time! The food was all good that night and the endless drinks were good. The patio is what got me giving this place a 5 stars! Wow! It has a nice view and relaxing watching the sunset as I was sipping down a cocktail. Would love to come back to this place again. read more

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When you order a bagel here you will get 3 crackers, and then when you ask where is my bagel the chef will come out with an empty bagel an hour after the fact serving a plain bagel with nothing on it saying you gave the staff trouble asking about a stupid bagel read more

Service: A few friends and I decided to grab some wine last minute on a Monday evening. We set up a reservation online which was really easy. We were running late and were able to push out our reservation with continued ease. This is a huge plus since so many places book fast within DC even on weekdays. Atmosphere/Vibes: I had never been here but instantly loved the proximity of the winery to the water. We walked up while there was yoga ‍ going on in the grass and the sun was setting. It definitely set a peaceful ambiance. The view for an urban winery automatically makes this place worth visiting!!! Food: I ordered a trio of olives and nuts which was good. I do wish there were more choices on the menu and that the portions were larger. Nonetheless, price and portions were fair for the area. I also had their three artisanal cheeses. Still fair taste palette. Main courses for our table included fish and meats. Everyone was satisfied and happy with their meals. wine: we had three bottles to include the Viognier, Riesling, and Pinot Gris-Ramato. We lean more towards white wines. We enjoyed each bottle but personally, I like sweet and found most of the wines to be on the drier side which did not make it bad, simply putting it out there if you like sweet. Definitely recommend going! Especially if you can make it in time for when the sun begins to go down. read more

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I'm very happy that this winery was able to be open during COVID-19. The ambience in here was great, we went during the day, and the huge open windows provided a considerable amount of natural light and a nice view of the Potomac. I had the seasonal wine flight including a 2018 sauvignon blanc from suison valley ca, a 2016 cabernet sauvignon from sonoma valley ca, and finally a 2017 zinfandel from lodi ca. The zinfandel was my favorite, although they are all satisfactory quality wines with subtle flavors. I was surprised that none of their wines are from Virginia, given their location, so if you're like me and want some local flavor when traveling this may not be the place for you. Overall, a great place if you just looking for a spot to relax and drink some basic ca valley or ny finger lakes wine. read more

This is an awesome spot to spend an evening! Came here during sunset and sat outside, which gave us some fantastic views of the water. I had one of their wine flights and an order of Brussels sprouts. The wine was solid, and the sprouts were delicious (super crispy and maybe a little oily for my taste, but still good). Service was friendly and quick, and while it's a little pricey, it's a great spot for two to sit, relax, and enjoy the summer weather. read more

Came for brunch on a Sunday with the ladies before wine tasting. First of all, I love the ambience here-the view of the river, the large windows, the clean and contemporary design. I was a fan before I even tasted a thing. As far as the food goes, we really enjoyed ourselves. I recommend ordering the cinnamon bun with pieces of sausage in it!!!! Phenomenal! We also enjoyed the burger and the omelette. They also had this amazing rosemary Prosecco cocktail that was the bomb.com! I will most certainly be back. You should check this place out. I hear their dinner menu is also lovely. read more

After attending Rooftop and Rose, hands down they do a great job of hosting events. Events that bring people together is something they do well and with elegance. Well done!!! read more

This place is definitely a hit or miss depending on your preference as an eater and connoisseur of wine. For me though haha I don't drink and definitely not wine so the experience was very meh.... it's a great vibe here and mature with the people in the area. This restaurant is great for romantic getaways and fancy business dinners but definitely not the place to be casual and eat unless you live the lifestyles of the rich and the famous. I attempted the salmon but I knew it was going to be a challenge because my degrees would only help me pronounce 6 words on the menu. Lol I knew salmon looked familiar and went with it. What I got was closer to the last 60 seconds of a chopped competition. The manly in me was still hungry and I barely touched the salmon cubes on top of the circular piece of bread. There were also little pink jellyish balls on the bread... ate one and almost passed out. The food here is very upper echelon and just not my style. I was invited to go here though and the interaction with the host was great. It simply wasn't my type of hype. If you're in the area and feeling fancy then hit up this spot, but only if you have the wallet to handle it! Also great view of the Navy Yard and the Potomac for people to loiter on and nuzzle each other's faces and take selfies! read more

The patio is great to sit on to people watch or just have a nice view of the river. The wines were good. The flight was decently priced on the brunch special. The "take me to the river" drink was also good. We also tried the "today's cheeses" board. Everything was tasty. The pumpkin bar tastes almost like pumpkin peanut brittle. Very unique and delicious. The service was slow throughout. read more

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What if an I tell you one can enjoy a fantastic wine tasting at The Yards for US$14 bucks? At District winery you can! Winemaker Conor McCormack produces small batches of well-balanced wines. Take into account that there are no reservations available for the tasting area and people are going crazy about this venue! During the waiting time for your wine tasting you can walk around and enjoy the beautiful Anacostia riverfront. You can choose from the winemaker selection or the seasonal selection. We decided to try the seasonal and loved it. Looking forward to returning to try the winemaker selection. If you want to read more about District Winery and other good restaurants, follow me on instagram @cravingsland read more

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Tour by Eric was so informative! Highly recommend. Then brunch at the restaurant on site. Perfect weekend outing. Pics attached... read more

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We stopped by to check out this venue since we heard this was the go to place in the area. We came for happy hour and sat outside by the porch facing the water. The view is absolutely amazing! I ordered the mushroom toast to start and I looooovee mushrooms! They were cooked perfectly and were so tender. We also ordered a bottle of cab :) paired well with each other. The waiter was knowledgable and helpful when we had to make our decision. read more

There is two components to this locations. So there is a side bar as soon as you walk in to the left. You can do wine sampling which it was rather quickly since there was couple people but you can indulge in 5 wines flight style but they pour it out one at a time. Wished they would have provided additional wine glasses but still good selection. So then comes the restaurant aspect well decorated they have these nice paintings on the wall. Food was little pricey be aware you will rake up a bill rather quickly. Food was ok nothing I would eat again but the wine and dessert was delicious read more

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We went there recently because we had some good drinks last year. This time we got the harvest bees cocktail and it was essentially a premixed that they pour out of a bottle and then shook it with ice. That's a $12 premixed cocktail and taste like what you'd expect from a premixed cocktail. I thought the $11 glass of Chardonnay was a safer choice but it wasn't. read more

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I chose the District Winery for my daughter's baby shower as she lives in DC and I liked the location on the waterfront. They also have a great room for private parties which is The Portrait Room. Toni the event manager was great to work with and was in touch with me for weeks prior making sure that all details were in place for our shower. The day of the event was seemless...we were able to park in the convenient lot right next to the Winery and the staff, especially the kitchen staff, came right out to empty our SUV which was filled with gifts and bring them inside for us. The tables were preset for the brunch and we had a private bartender with wine, mimosas and bloody marys which were very good. The brunch was good but plated portions were a little large (french toast and eggs benedict). Might have preferred a buffet instead however not complaining as we started with warm baskets of croissants and pastries as part of the package. The three hour booking went fast and I would recommend this venue and this particular room as we had total privacy along with a nice view of the water and attentive staff. I am an event planner myself so you can be sure that my review is honest. Thank you Toni! read more

Lackluster service. MIA server who didn't give any sort of help with suggestions or check if we liked the wine or food. The wine tasted water-y and the food was really really excessively sweet. The sprouts were sitting in a pool of honey glaze at the bottom, the wings were like the nugget type with no bone (possibly frozen?) again in a very sweet sauce, the burrata toasts were fine. The venue is nice and nobody was straight up rude, it just feels like a bit of a lack of effort. Places like this where it feels like it's all ambiance and there's no love put into the service or food make me leave feeling really bummed. read more

I've been wanting to try this spot and got the chance to go for brunch on a Sunday with my cousins. We had a midday brunch date, the atmosphere was nice, parking was easy enough but can be expensive. I had the omelette with a side of bacon. We all had the French martini but swapped the gin for Tito's 3 of my cousins had the eggs Benedict although they enjoyed their meals there were some issues with how it was prepared such one's muffin wasn't toasted, one's eggs were too runny. Overall it was a nice meal. This group can be a hard crowd sometimes. I would definitely like to go back and try it again. read more

Wine is too expensive here in the District. It's still $8 a glass during HH, $16 for a glass during normal business hours (and that's the cheapest). Pro: Good bartenders. Con: Expensive subpar wine. Pro-tip: go to Trader Joe's and buy yourself a nice $4 bottle of wine. You'll get 4x the amount of wine for 1/4 of the cost. read more

Ana just opened for lunch this week. I had been there before for dinner which I enjoyed very much. Beautiful view overlooking ANAcostia river. Lunch menu is mainly salads and sandwiches. I had turkey club which is different from what you might expect and delicious. Fries that came with it were hot but bland. No malt vinegar available which would have improved the fries for me. The music that was playing enhanced the experience for me. I will go back for both lunch and dinner. read more

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A nice place for a glass of wine. I had the rosé which was dry and not sweet, which is what I prefer. I was happy that they offered an IPA because my partner prefers beer. We ordered the cheese plate and olive appetizers (both were tasty) and had a lovely time sitting on their patio, talking and sipping. The scenery is great of the river and the service was good. read more

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First time in DC. Found this place. The chef blew me away with his creative menu. Something that really doesn't get enough credit. Also our server Alex was beyond amazing. Will be back just on those two. Had the chiliqueles French toast with fruit and the bacon on the side. Very well done in my opinion. read more

I did a date night wine tasting and had a great time. The tour guide, forget his name, was very informative. He knew a lot about the origins of the place as well as the wine. The pours were decent and I think we got to try like seven wines which isn't bad. I went using a gift certificate, but without that I do think the tasting seems a little expensive, but I guess you are partly paying for the ambience and the neighborhood. read more

I was walking around waterfront and wanted to try it out. Bar seating was fine, very nice bartender and the Malbec was nice. Had the Bison meatballs which the menu clearly said it came with crunchy bread which I like to dip in the sauce. When the meal arrived there was no bread other than a sprinkle of bread pieces over the meatballs. The bartender explained this was the standard fare and there wasn't any separate bread. Even though the meatballs were tasty, I feel the menu was misrepresented. Too many other restaurants in the area to try before I come back. read more

A friend and I met here for dinner last week before attending a pool party in the neighborhood. I'd first heard of District Winery when I went there but was supposed to be going to DC Winery. But, I was intrigued and we went back to get it out. And, I am glad that we did! First of all, they bring in grapes from other wineries, then blend them onsite to make their own wines. This affords them a lot of flexibility and meant that some truly rare wines (I love a good orange vintage) are available onsite. The menu was also spot on. If you have someone who will split with you, try the duck for 2. I cannot stress this enough. read more

So, the food here is really good. I am very impressed. I ventured into Ana on my birthday. During lunch you can purchase a glass of wine along with any sandwich on the lunch menu for $20. At first, I was a little skeptical. I am not a big sandwich person. Nonetheless, I ordered the burger with fries and a glass of chardonnay. The burger was sooo good! It was so juicy and flavorful, my mouth is watering typing this. The fries were also extremely good. The wine is pretty good too. It's kind of expensive, but good. The venue is also beautiful. I deff want to come back for a wine tour. Also, the customer service is great! Our bartender was super attentive and friendly. She even gave me complimentary desert for my birthday. I'll deff be back soon! read more

After admiring district winery's lovely building for months, I finally made my way to a weeknight tasting with a friend and was so glad I did! The winery itself is separate from the restaurant in the same space, and tastings are held at a standing bar to the left of the entrance. Two flights are available, and we both went for the Winemakers Tasting for $15. What a deal! We received 5 samples (with generous pours) of a range of white, rose, and red wines, each which were average to very good in our view. The atmosphere of the tasting area is lovely and the pace for tasting relaxed, making it a great spot to catch up with friends or a date. The only improvement is that the server didn't explain anything about the wines as she poured, and we had to ask specifically about the wine making process at the facility. For a tasting, and especially an urban winery concept, it would be great to have a brief overview of these basic facts as you sample. Will be back! read more

Love this spot! My husband and I stopped by for a glass (or 3) of wine and ended up buying a bottle to take home! Our server was Alex and she was AMAZING!!! Loved her knowledge, her vibe and overall attitude. read more

Amazing venue for weddings, light bites, events, and their signature rosé! I was a part of the team for a winter wedding to end 2017, and the setting was absolutely perfect. If you're going to grab a bite, PLEASE, try their Brussels. The most delicious Brussels sprouts in the city. read more

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Update: this review is for the winery tour, which I'd recommend over the restaurant. On a recent Saturday I took a winery tour here, where we tried, I think 6 different wines, and learned about each. The pours were generous, and our tour guide was a delight. None of the wines knocked my socks off, but all were solid. After the tasting, we were able to go back and see how the wine is made. While we were there, we saw grapes being sorted, and all sorts of machines whirling and whizzing. I had a grand time seeing the process first hand. It really makes you appreciate how much goes into creating that drink you have with dinner every night! read more

Had the best time and the best service. If you stop in, try to get in Alex's section. She is simply a delight and I cannot wait to come back for the fantastic wine and fantastic service. She's a star, the food is good, the ambiance is dope, it's totally worth the experience. Great for a date or an evening out with friends. Thank you Alex!!! :) read more

The winery is at a great spot by the water, and when we went there was a wedding happening on the second floor. The restaurant side and tasting bar were both packed and taking people's names for waitlists. We still managed to go to the bar quickly. I've done a lot of tastings at local vineyards so I had high hopes for a place in the city. The staff were great, but I didn't love any of the wines. They all felt too light without enough body. I also thought it was a little pricey for a tasting with what you get for it. I did like the option to make your own tasting with any of the listed wines though. It wasn't clear to us if there was somewhere we could go afterwards to have just one glass of wine vs purchasing the whole bottle. read more

The wine tour including the tasting and just the barrel room. The small plates were good. My husband and I both enjoyed the sesame chicken and the shrimp dish. My husband said the sausage sliders were okay. I couldn't try them due to there being pineapple in the slider. The small plates are a great appetizer. We had dinner elsewhere. read more

Very friendly covid accommodations. There is parking right across the street. The wine was delicious. Wish the food menu was a little longer but overall it was a nice experience. read more

The wine is good. The food selection is minimal and is mainly spicy which doesn't go with red wine at all. The chef should do some research on what food pairs well with wine. read more