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    Lobby Bar

    4.1 (102 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Caesar salad with salmon medium well
    Erika S.

    Came here for lunch today. It was my first time popping in here and I am happy. I tried something new. I got a cute window seat when you first come inside so you could people watch as you eat. I started with a tequila drink, and a bump of caviar, deviled eggs with crab meat. I took the bump of caviar and put it on top of the deviled egg and it was perfect. We ordered Brussels sprouts to share which were sweet flavorful and good. We followed up with a Caesar salad which came with so much shaved Parmesan, but it was really good and a slab of salmon medium well I am not a salmon skin girly, but the skin was so crispy and flavorful. Then we ordered the wings which came with three sauces and blue cheese or ranch. I definitely will come back and try some of the other amazing items they have on their menu.

    Wagyu pigs in a blanket
    Ryan S.

    Lobby Bar is a delightful addition to the Eastern Market district in DC. With so many options to choose from it's hard to stand out when it comes to food and cocktails but Lobby Bar definitely does. They do something in which I love and that's making simple food even better. Traditional items like Pigs in a blanket are elevated using wagyu hotdogs, homemade chicken nuggets are elevated with caviar, and cauliflower is taken to the next level with a delicious buffalo/truffle sauce. The restaurant is small but packed with personality. It's sleek, cozy and definitely gives you a welcoming feeling. The staff is nice, but was very busy during my visit. There were only two people working the front of the house, and the restaurant was busy so interactions with the staff were quick but still friendly. I don't care what you read on other reviews but the cocktail program is second to none. Absolutely amazing. I tried a few different ones and they all nailed it. The Gracias Poncho might be my new favorite drink in DC. Well worth the trip, truly awesome spot. You will definitely find me here again.

    Hugo spritz
    Tra S.

    Lobby bar is definitely in my new top five when it comes to happy hour. She's not too far from capital hill so you can feel the influence, but not too much where she's stuffy. After all, how can you be when you advertise girl dinner to the mainstream public. Although, they've changed their orignal girl dinner menu...sigh... she's still a great place for a stiff cocktail and good vibes. The dirty Cesar: check, the lean chicken nuggets: check, the Parmesan fires: triple check! FYI: The bar feels up fast so make a resy.

    Cesar salad and fries. Chicken nuggets with both bbq and honey mustard.
    Dee Renè L.

    Cocktails and service were the star of the show for me. The "pine and dandy" was EXCELLENT and I even got to meet Joe who created the cocktail for the menu. Great service! Chill but lively. You can have a conversation without shouting. The menu is like elevated sports bar with bar classics and seafood. Cesar salad and fries were good - I'd get those again. But the nuggets were a bit dry. Would not get again. My friends did enjoy their burger and the pasta so maybe that'll be my next order!

    Caviar Nuggets
    Alexis P.

    Loved the atmosphere, dimly lit not too loud but loud enough so no one else can hear your conversation. Mia was super helpful with providing her recommendations. For an appetizer, I ordered the shrimp cocktail. The shrimp were huge but it wasn't really a fan of the cocktail sauce. The caviar nuggets were AMAZING. Loved the extra seasoning and the honey mustard really sets them off! Ordered the Spicy Rigatoni, I believe the pasta was not cooked all the way. However the flavor of the sauce was great.

    Shrimp cocktail
    Taylor D.

    My second time here was a lot better than my first time. The double cheeseburger was so good! And the truffle fries were so tasty and crispy.

    Cookie Skillet
    Annie F.

    Tucked in the heart of Capitol Hill, right across from the historic Eastern Market, Lobby Bar is a neighborhood gem. It strikes a balance of elevated yet inviting. The space is thoughtfully designed, with bar seating, intimate booths, a large communal table, and a patio. We liked the light shrimp cocktail to start. For mains, the steak frites was a standout. The double smash burger was also delicious, a great choice for anyone looking for something heartier. To finish, the cookie skillet was warm, gooey, and comforting. Lobby Bar is a good recommendation for anyone in the Capitol Hill area, whether you're meeting friends for cocktails or grabbing a casual dinner.

    Girl Dinner Platter
    Antoninette B.

    Went here a week or so ago and had the best time! It lived up to the hype; it's a very cute and cozy neighborhood bar with great cocktails, killer food, and SUCH a lovely staff! I recommend a reservation, as they are often very busy or grab a seat at the bar! The bartender was lovely to chat with and the drinks were fantastic (all the martinis here are a must try). I tried the Girl Dinner (a platter with a Caesar salad, truffle fries, chicken nuggets which were so amazing, and comes with two martinis for $80) which I couldn't recommend more! It's honestly a great deal as it's a ton of food (perfect for two people) and comes with drinks. I'm excited to go back and try more of their food as the menu looks awesome. Overall, really cute local spot that is for sure worth checking out.

    Deirdre G.

    I already feel a bit belated with this review because I came this summer for the Adult Happy Meal and IT. WAS. AWESOME! I arrived on a Friday evening and the place was packed. Like line out the door energy. Thankfully, I had snagged a reservation in advance and was seated right away in one of the cozy front booths. (At the time, they offered happy hour at any seat but not sure if that's still the case.) The Happy Meal itself? Legendary. For $31 during happy hour (3-6 PM), you got your choice of a burger, chicken sandwich, or the infamous McLobby nuggets, fries, and a glass of Veuve Clicquot. Yes, Veuve! Practically everyone around me had one as it was clearly the move. The vibe was buzzy but cozy, and I instantly knew I'd stumbled onto a Capitol Hill gem. I've only been once for the Happy Meal, but I can't wait to return for the girl dinner and hopefully catch the Happy Meal if it returns. (Ugh I love a gimmick or theme!) This place seems to be worth the hype and is easily becoming a staple in the neighborhood.

    Girl Dinner platter
    Tara L.

    I had really looked forward to finally trying Lobby Bar! From the moment I read a press release about it's opening it was on my radar as a place nearby to try. The menu looked fun, trendy and when I would walk by felt like it had high potential to be a go-to neighborhood spot. Unfortunately, it missed the mark in a number of areas. My first few moments walking in were incredible, more so because the hostess and another waitress with the most amazing energy greeted me while I was waiting for a friend. However, once seated things really went downhill from there. The waitress that seemed so lovely was not the waitress we ended up with. Oddly enough, we also thought it was kind of strange that there was a different waiter or waitress assigned for the only three tables that are outside. During our two hours there, we would see the waitress and waiter for the two other tables coming in an out non-stop, checking in on their tables. Out waitress would only come out AFTER we had to go in to ask for plates or to-go boxes. Yes, it was hot and she was serving people inside as well. But she would literally only check-in to ask us if we needed anything only after bringing out what we had to go in to ask for. She was also not helpful at all with ordering. I initially wanted to try the nuggets with caviar. So I decided to order that, some truffle fries and two dirty martinis. After I placed the order, I noticed that they actually had an $80 girl dinner special that literally was almost the same order except that it came with caesar salad as well, but she didn't even make mention or make the suggestion. So once I noticed it, I went back in and made the order. She then asked if I still wanted the additional order of nuggets. It was my understanding that the platter would have the same amount as the side (6 nuggets) so I kept the additional order in, only to find out there were at least a dozen nuggets on that platter. I mean there was so much food that I wish she had just given us a heads up, or perhaps made suggestions. Additionally, the batter for the chicken nuggets was extremely salty. They were so salty they were hard to enjoy. Since I had to take so many home, I actually took the breading off of them later so that I could enjoy them more. I would also make note that the $27 add on for caviar is more so for the visual. Some of the nuggets literally had 3-5 little eggs on top. The cocktails were good though! I think if it was just the food, I probably would have give this place 3 stars. But the poor service and $200 bill for bar food you could get anywhere else really made it a lackluster experience. We would have actually stayed longer and ordered another round , but we were so turned off that we packed it up and walked down to Duck and Peach where we able to grab another drink and enjoy good service. Overall, I love the fun trends that they incorporate onto their menu but just be mindful of the hype. If service improves though, I might return.

    Sara N.

    L is for the way you look at me, O is for the only one I see....I mean we can write a song about this new hot spot on Capitol Hill because it is truly love at first site. Lobby Bar curates a space that provides top notch mixologist level drinks without being pretentious and giving you local homey bar vibes. Not many can do that in DC. Started with the Veuve because I needed to sip it out of that neat glass they provide, followed by the Plenty of Fish in the Sea martini that comes with a bump of caviar. What more can a girl want after a 9 hour work day?! Oh and fries with that please. HIGHLY recommend. Exactly what Capitol Hill needed.

    Pumpkin espresso martini
    Mary R.

    This place is super cute in the inside! And the location is even better- located in the Eastern Market district. Our food and drinks came out quick. There's also no such thing as too much caviar for brunch LOL

    Chicken nuggets, Caesar salad, smash burger, truffle French fries
    Ashlee S.

    We made our reservation at Lobby Bar with one mission: to try the legendary "adult happy meal" ... only to find out it's no longer on the menu . RIP to that dream. But silver lining -- the food we did order was chef's kiss. We kicked things off with wings and oysters (surf and turf, baby). Then came the main event: chicken nuggets topped with caviar (childhood fave, but make it $$$ ), a crisp Caesar salad , a juicy smash burger , and truffle Parmesan fries . Basic American classics, but done really well. Drinks? Started happy hour with a Hugo Spritz , then switched to the Gracias Poncho -- super refreshing. Wish the cocktails were a tad bigger for the price though . Our server was sweet, but... a little quirky. He never made eye contact with the one guy at our table, just addressed the three women . Not rude, just... interesting. Heads up: the space is teeny-tiny and gets packed, so snag a reservation . We also eyed the "girl dinner," but it comes with a dirty martini (hard pass ) and you can't sub the drink for something else. Huge bummer -- hopefully they rethink that. Overall: come for elevated comfort food, stay for the good vibes, and be prepared to squeeze in next to your neighbors .

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