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Hummingbird Bar & Kitchen

3.4 (381 reviews)
ModerateNew American, Bars
Closed 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Happy hour specials
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Camping - a bourbon cocktail
Singi D.

Joined my friends here for a fundraising event. Had a great time on their beautiful patio. Very relaxing environment. Hors d'oeuvres were excellent, including deviled eggs, beef sewers and more.

tough and overdone New York Strip Steak
Jens J.

We had brunch outside here maybe three years ago and it was decent, so we felt comfortable getting 4th of July dinner reservations at Hummingbird for us and our friends visiting from out of town. The kitchen did pretty good. Also the view of the Potomac waterfront from the restaurant is good. However, our server was woefully inexperienced and clearly undertrained. Two people in our party wanted the Seafood Platter Happy Hour, which goes from 4pm-7pm on Fridays and Sundays. The Seafood Platter is the Raw Power Platter at half the price. Since it was Friday before 7:00pm, we thought the Seafood Platter Happy Hour was in effect. But our server said, no, the menu was wrong. That didn't sit well with our table, and we requested to see the manager. He agreed that since the menu posted the days/times for the happy hour, we could take advantage of that. Speaking of service, what is with the staff's checkered gingham shirts and dresses. Is this a country hoedown on the Potomac? For my starter, I ordered the brie cheese with blackberry jam and crostini. The chef sprinkled parsley over the cheese and jam. Why? For my entrée, I ordered the New York Strip Steak medium-rare. It came well-done and as tough as shoe leather. Accompanying the steak were limp and oily fries. And once again, they splattered parsley over everything on the plate. In all fairness, my party did like the Lobster Lemon Linguini, the Pan Seared Black Bass and the Raw Power Platter. Also, the Banana Pudding for dessert was excellent. I loved the toasted marshmallow cream that came with the pudding. The hush puppies were delicious. I also ordered coffee with cream for dessert. Our server didn't bring me a spoon so I had to request one. We thought it was funny that she brought me a big soup spoon. To top off the evening, our server had a terrible time figuring out our bill, it took her forever. As a matter of fact, she ran my credit card six times before she got it right. This experience would probably in large part explain why Hummingbird was mostly empty while we were there, when at the same time Barco and Ada's on the River were bursting at the seams with patrons.

Diane W.

This is a cute little Amish style bar/restaurant located inside of the Hotel Indigo. The service was impeccable; the bartender was the sweetest ever. She kept a smile the entire time she was working. I didn't get to experience any food since I'd already had dinner, but the drinks were really good, and I would definitely recommend. They have lovely outdoor patio seating as well. They also make their own syrup for drinks, which is pretty cool.

Winter Salad
Elaine F.

I booked an overnight at Hotel Indigo in Old Town. I had already planned to check out Hummingbird. My IHG Platinum status came with a drink voucher issied at check in. So I sat at the bar, mid afternoon. The Hummingbird Pils was a very nice beer. The Winter Salad was excellent. It had just the right balance. Crisp green apples sliced paper thin, greens, spiced pecans, dried cranberries and just a bit of blue cheese made it perfect. The nice dressing was nicely applied. I would definitely want to try a full meal here another time. It was too cold today for the outdoor spaces, but the views are lovely.

Crystal L.

Came here on a weeknight for a day night. No wait, get seated right away. The restaurant looks modern and is a block away from the waterfront. We ordered a dozen oysters for appetizer, the lobster linguine and the Southern Bouillabaisse for entree, and banana pudding for dessert. Everything was delicious! The lobster linguine could use lighter sauce. Service was quick and great. We were seated next to the bar of which people were having happy hours. Would prefer seating away from the bar next time for conversations, it's minor though. Would recommend this restaurant in old town!

Katie H.

We stayed at Hotel Indigo less than two weeks ago, which shares the building with Hummingbird. Our room included a $50/day credit to Hummingbird for breakfasts so we had three days of delicious meals. The location is fabulous, service was incredible (the server that was there each morning remembered us and our orders!), the restaurant is very clean, and the food is delicious. The (almost) waterfront views are gorgeous, too. Highly, HIGHLY recommend Hummingbird!

The Royale non-alcoholic
Jenny T.

3.5 stars Not bad. Came on a weekday and it was pretty empty and service was attentive. Was able to find street parking. The Royale: a yummy cocktail and we got ours made with 0% alcohol. Fried oysters: wasn't a fan-- a lot of breading, greasy, and 2 of the oysters I had was super chewy and tough...inedible. Crab grilled cheese: great flavor and a decent amount of crab. However it was pretty greasy and I wish the bread was less soggy and a bit more crispy. The fries that came with it were good. I dug in so fast I didn't take a picture before I started eating. Overall, great weekday lunch special. $15 for the special of the day and a selection of drinks. I'dl come back and try other things.

Chanthal H.

Came to Hummingbird OTX for a date night after work and had such a great experience. The place was clean, cozy, and had a great vibe. The staff were very friendly and attentive and really made us feel welcome. We tried the linguine, steak frites, hush puppies, and the Hummingbird signature cake. Everything was delicious. The linguine had the perfect balance of spice and seafood, the steak was cooked and seasoned perfectly, and I loved the parmesan on the fries. We learned the chef is also from NC and adds his own twist to the hush puppies, which I absolutely loved. Cakes can be hit or miss for me but this one was a hit. Drinks were great too. He had a beer and I had a cocktail, both excellent. I also loved the decor and overall vibe. It was dark when we visited, but we plan to come back during the day to enjoy the patio and try more dishes. Highly recommend. A great spot for a date, dinner with friends, or to bring visiting family.

While grilled fish
Danielle G.

Me and the ladies went for restaurant week. Their menu is literally the BEST because you can choose one from each menu item. More restaurants should do this. The food I ordered was great. Some could be done a little better. But overall, we had a great time. Now, the manager is a complete UGH. Our waitress was overwhelmed and moving as best she could. In the middle of taking our order, the manager comes up and talks down to the waitress. If there's a problem, don't hash it out in front of customers. That was extremely rude and disrespectful. Next time don't be such a d**k.

Fried Chicken Sandwich
Michael C.

It's been quite a while (3 years) since we last visited Hummingbird, so it was overdue for our re-visit. A beautiful space, with a great view of the Potomac inside the Indigo Hotel, Hummingbird Bar & Kitchen is a great place for a drink, apps or a meal. My chief complaint (which isn't solely directed at Hummingbird or any restaurant in / near Robinson Landing) is parking. That's really an Old Town thing. The menu sports a number of tantalizing items to choose from, some of which are variations on standards (e.g. the Beastly Smash Burger) while others are distinct and delish (the Salmon Bowl). The Fried Chicken Sandwich had a huge piece of fried bird and wonderful homemade pickles (as did the Burger). The sauce was sort of a cross between remoulade and cajun, quite tasty, but a bit too heavy. The accompanying fries for both the burger and chicken sandwiches were a bit too soggy and cool for my taste, so maybe -1 a point for that. The burger was actually 2 patties of tender Waygu beef with fixings (the sauce was very good), cheese, carmelized onions and those house made bread & butter pickles. The Shrimp Louie Salad and There's Salmon for Everyone Bowl were the stars at our table. The salad had plenty of medium-sized shrimp, each carefully halved and prepped so no work in consuming these; it also had plentiful avocado, egg, cucumbers, and croutons to round out a very fresh lettuce base. The Salmon Bowl (cute name) had a decent sized piece of salmon, roasted corn and black beans and adorned with a creamy avocado dollop. Both were very tasty! Hummingbird, I'm sorry it's been so long since we were in. In nicer weather we'll be back so that when we park four or five blocks away, we won't have to navigate remnants of snow and cold.

Alexis S.

Every dish we had was amazing. The risotto was my personal favorite! The service was friendly and quick and the staff had my group in a separate section to celebrate a friend's graduation. Right on the water and a wonderful ambiance!

Winter Restaurant Week
Roy A.

We made a 5:30 PM reservation on Resy and arrived to a quiet restaurant with plenty of open tables, allowing us to choose our preferred seating. We were offered the Restaurant Week Prix Fixe Menu ($50 + add-ons), which had a fantastic selection. We started with the Crab & Artichoke Dip and the Shrimp Louie, both were excellent. For our mains, we opted for the Whole Branzino ($10 add-on) and the Lobster Lemon Linguine, and every dish was amazing. Our waiter was extremely helpful in guiding our choices. By the time we finished, the restaurant was nearly full. Great experience overall!

Continental breakfast
Sean G.

We took a chance on the Hummingbird the morning after our overnight stay at the Indigo Hotel in Alexandria, VA. We arrived about 10:30 AM to try their breakfast. We were greeted promptly and escorted to our table. There were only a handful of others in the entire restaurant. The host then left us with the menus to review. Of course, there were traditional standards of eggs, omelet, bacon, etc. They also had French Toast (I ordered), and a "Continental Breakfast" of yogurt parfait, toast, and "fresh" seasonal fruit (she ordered). The person who seated us came back and took our order. I had ordered coffee, and was told to walk over to the bar where I could serve myself. The server didn't offer to bring us water, so we had to ask for water. We were also told the juice at the bar was "not included." I took that as a hint. The food was brought out within a few minutes. From a distance, everything looked okay. However, the glistening of my french toast indicated that I was in for an oily mess which, unfortunately, I was correct. It was tolerable, but there was consistently building film of oil on my tongue that slowly developed that made the entire thing less appetizing after each bite. The bacon I ordered on the side was equally unappetizing and dry. Her parfait was actually rather good, but the side of "fresh fruit" was likely fresh several days ago. It had since become a translucent array of honey dew and cantaloupe that had lost any semblance of flavor long ago. We finished a bit after 11 AM. By that time, they had removed the coffee, and refills of our water weren't exactly offered. It was time to go. I received the bill that had been miscalculated and overcharged for the bacon I had ordered. The server promptly corrected this, and returned the bill. Upon review, I also found that a 20% gratuity was automatically added. I was stunned. Mostly because I didn't feel this server had done anything remotely outside of taking our order and bringing us the water we had to ask for. The food was brought out by someone else. Never once checked on us during the whole time. Crazy. So, in a nutshell, unless you are desperate for a meal and really in a pinch for time, there are far better venues within walking distance to have your breakfast at. Perhaps their lunch and dinner is an entirely different story, but our experience was certainly not worthy of a repeat visit despite the fact that we love the Indigo Hotel there.

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Really nice. Inside and out. Good staff. Friendly. Coffee. Drinks. Get the burger. Salads. Etc.

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