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This place was cool it's definitely a meet up spot! The food is cool the cabbage wasn't seasoned like i anticipated but it was ok . The salmon was really good though . I would go back for the pasta . Our server was sweet and answered the questions . Nice lil spot.
Food looks better than it tastes...just hear me out! We decided to close out Black History Month by supporting a Black-owned establishment, very intentional, very on brand for us. It was also my first time trying Malawian cuisine, so I was genuinely excited to experience something different. I went with a group of friends after an event, which worked out perfectly because we were able to taste a little bit of everything. I ordered the Brussels sprouts as my starter; they were good, nicely seasoned. My only issue? Timing. They didn't come out first. Everyone else had their food, and my "starter" came right before my entrée, which kind of defeated the purpose. For my main, I had the shrimp and salmon rasta pasta. It was good...creamy, flavorful, but definitely spicy. Not unbearable, just be prepared if heat isn't your thing. My mocktail was refreshing and good too... just small. A couple real sips and it was gone. Overall, the service was good. They were accommodating and made sure our group was seated comfortably, even moving tables around so we had a better setup. I appreciated that. The ambiance was very Black eclectic: cool R&B vibes, nice energy, a solid spot to gather and vibe. Checl out my pics! I'll be rating each dish I tried on a 10 point scale. Would I return? Probably not. It wasn't bad; it just didn't wow me. And in the DMV, there are way too many other spots on my list to try.
Tried Lydia on H, an African/Caribbean fusion spot with a nice, cozy, and intimate atmosphere. Staff were friendly, attentive and polite. We started with the mac and cheese, which unfortunately wasn't a hit it tasted like the cheese was forgotten altogether. The Brussels sprouts, however, were really good and cooked to perfection. For my main, I ordered the whole fried snapper with fries (wasn't in the mood for rice). While it was fried well, it was heavily breaded and didn't have much flavor. Overall, the space is lovely, and I'd say it's worth trying at least once to see what works for you.
Stopped by for Taco Tuesday. Great music. Good service. Themed nights (e.g. karaoke, ladies night) and happy hour. They also have a good rewards system, earned $6 off next visit. Even though I'm not local, I'd return for those reasons. The food was just okay. Jerk chicken tacos- 3/5 small. Chicken moist but lacked flavor. Needed a sauce, got some jerk on the side which helped. Mac and cheese- 4/5 creamy, cheesy cooked well. Solid mac. Could use a little flavor, like there's salt but no body if that makes sense. Virgin mojito 3/5 okay, everyone makes them different. But $8 for whats essentially gingerale with lime & mint is on the expensive side. (Usually pay $4-5). Rum cake- 1/5. Ordered to go. Not good or worth $12 for this slice. But honestly I should have known when I was told the fried oreos were better. Rum cake is essentially just an infused pound cake, but I honestly I can't tell you what this tasted like. The sauce gives Nutella and the cake was crumbly as you can see. I honestly am so upset I didn't not look at it before I left.
THIRD TIMES THE CHARM! This is my second time dining at Lydia's on H (third visit). My first time was Valentine's Day, and the restaurant, while calm, was chaotic, AKA the full menu was not available. The second attempt to dine there, the staff member (whose name I forgot, please charge it to my head and not my heart!) informed us before we sat down that the evening service was a limited menu. To entice us to return and ensure consistent customer-centric service, the bar manager invited us to return on the first night and asked the staff to inform us when we arrived. Sure enough, the next day, when we arrived, there was a note for the staff informing them that they should be expecting us. The vibe in Lydia's is always chill! The music is always good and at a volume where you and others can still enjoy each other's company with conversation if desired. Overall, the food, service, and ambiance at this establishment should be the standard for many others. Well done, Lydia's. We are excited to come back and try the steak-and-cheese egg rolls next time.
Lydia's is a whole vibe! Walked right in and sat at the bar and to my surprise it was happy hour on a Saturday and I love that! I tried the jollof rice which was so good and the jerk wings literally had the meat falling off the bone. The beef patties had the perfect amount of beef in them and they were nice and crunchy! I love a good happy hour with good prices! The service was great and the bartenders were super friendly! Food came out fast too which is always a plus for me! I'll definitely be back because the food was good and the vibe is nice! Can't beat a good music and food combo. Bathrooms were clean. I didn't get a chance to go upstairs because I didn't need to. The bar was a great place to chill.
The customer service is pretty good and the food is good. I went there for a brunch event and had a good time. I also got the bottomless rum punch. I was a little shocked at the prices for the bottomless rum punch. At first I was told it would be $30 then it went to $44 per person I think in my opinion it's a little too high for bottomless mimosa bottomless rum punch Special but nevertheless everything else was pretty good. Make sure you get there early to find parking and I love the aesthetics of the top floor and the bottom floor. Check it out!
Food I was really looking forward to this brunch, but the food was a big letdown. The buffet was supposed to open at 1, but nothing was ready until about 1:30--and even then, the rice and cabbage were cold, the salad was served dry with no vinaigrette or Italian dressing, and the waffles didn't come out until 2:15. Unfortunately, they turned out to be frozen store-bought waffles . The buffet menu listed curry chicken, jerk chicken, goat stew, and fried fish tenders, but none of those dishes were available. Instead, we had to ask multiple times for basic things like dressing, sauce, and even hot honey for the wings (which finally came at 3:25 and was really just hot sauce). To make matters worse, shared tongs were being used for meat and waffles, the syrup was cold, and we had to reuse the same plates each time we went up. The video shows exactly what was offered on the buffet, but I've also included an image of the menu they advertised for comparison. Service Our server London was the saving grace of the day--she was kind, attentive, and kept us informed despite the chaos. Unfortunately, it was clear the restaurant wasn't prepared: one server arrived late, the chef apparently didn't even know brunch was happening until that morning, and the owner/manager was nowhere to be found. We were asked to pay before eating, while another group later told us they weren't asked to do the same, which felt inconsistent and frustrating. Ambiance The space itself was clean and cozy, with neatly set tables and football games playing on the TVs, which helped set a nice vibe . The restaurant is small, but it had potential to feel inviting if the execution had matched the setup. I want to support Black-owned businesses and truly wish this experience had been better, but the lack of preparation, missing dishes, and overall disorganization made it really disappointing.
Invited out by friends and didn't do any research so I didn't have any expectations. They have "taco Tuesday" which is what we came for. They have a $5 marg... if you want it flavored there's a $3 up charge. It was not that great, either the liquor was cheap or the mix was lacking something and they gave us the tip of the lime. One of my friends ordered a cheese quesadilla, it came out first yet it was luke warm at best. Amongst the rest of us we had the fish, shrimp, and chicken tacos. The tacos had a great taste but the proportions are insane. These were basically mini tacos. Not really worth the $10 and definitely not worth the $6 up charge for the shrimp. I ordered the Brussel sprouts after reading other reviews. They were really good, they aren't fried which I think would have put them over the top. Service was... Hassan, the manager, left a lot to be desired. It took a while to get him to take our order. He didn't really listen and we had to repeat ourselves and he seemed quite annoyed as we asked questions. The icing on the cake was when he brought the checks... one of my friends assumed gratuity was included and didn't add anything additional, he made a point after she paid to say "gratuity is not included, but I probably should have." It was 5 of us and service was subpar considering how empty the restaurant was. The vibe is really nice and the space is cute. I would love to try again and see if service can be better.
This place was a good time. I didn't have plans for my birthday, but my sister and friend made sure I went out to celebrate me. I use to bartend at Roses Dejavu on H street, so we love H st. We saw Lydia had Caribbean fusion options on their menu. Honestly the food was not what we expected and over priced in our opinions especially for the portion size. The drinks were strong and good. Also high priced, not sure how much each drink was. The bartender didn't show us an itemized copy of our bill she just handed us a handheld to swipe our card. Very odd. She could have possibly over charged us. My friends didn't want to make an issue since it was my birthday. So they just paid. It was a karaoke night and there seemed to be a packed house of karaoke night regulars. We stayed for a few karaoke performances we loved the crowd interaction. The space is small downstairs we did not go upstairs because it was closed off for a private event. We did notice a lot of the other patrons did not order much food and only a handful of people had cocktails. We did see a lot of water. Maybe this was due to the high pricing of their items .... I would return, especially for the hookah!!!! It was the highlight of the evening. The hookah guy was very friendly and accommodating. Our server/bartender forgot to put our hookah in so when she did he was upstairs attending to the private party. So when he finally got around to us he was very apologetic and we appreciated his approach to correcting the bartenders fumble. His hookah was bomb! Please offer a variety of dipping sauces that elevate the dishes you serve. That orange sauce was not good especially in everything!!
I loved the vibe here. Great music and a chill vibe here. A neighborhood favorite. For the food we had the oxtail Rasta pasta, the salmon and shrimp Rasta pasta, and the cheesesteak egg rolls. The food was just okay, nothing special; same with the cocktails. Our server was nice, but because the place was crowded and she was the only one serving, things took a little longer than it should've.
This probably isn't representative of the full experience but I ordered the deep fried Oreos from uber eats. It was a deal of 2 orders for the price of 1 (so about 6 items for $11) and I thought it was a good offer. It comes with a raspberry syrup and serves as a sweet dessert option. I've gone to Lydia on H before and ordered the lamb flatbread, which I also recommend.
The Oreos were expensive but the vibe was so nice, the people were chill, and the bar tenders were awesome
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Gaslighting me about the machines being routinely cleaned is crazy when I went behind the bar myself to inspect it and found black mold. No thank you I will not be returning for a free visit because the lack of cleanliness is not worth the health risk. If this is the ice I can imagine what the kitchen looks like. read more
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2 months ago
This place was cool it's definitely a meet up spot! The food is cool the cabbage wasn't seasoned like i anticipated but it was ok . The salmon was really good though . I would go back for the pasta . Our server was sweet and answered the questions . Nice lil spot. read more
Food looks better than it tastes...just hear me out! We decided to close out Black History Month by supporting a Black-owned establishment, very intentional, very on brand for us. It was also my first time trying Malawian cuisine, so I was genuinely excited to experience something different. I went with a group of friends after an event, which worked out perfectly because we were able to taste a little bit of everything. I ordered the Brussels sprouts as my starter; they were good, nicely seasoned. My only issue? Timing. They didn't come out first. Everyone else had their food, and my "starter" came right before my entrée, which kind of defeated the purpose. For my main, I had the shrimp and salmon rasta pasta. It was good...creamy, flavorful, but definitely spicy. Not unbearable, just be prepared if heat isn't your thing. My mocktail was refreshing and good too... just small. A couple real sips and it was gone. Overall, the service was good. They were accommodating and made sure our group was seated comfortably, even moving tables around so we had a better setup. I appreciated that. The ambiance was very Black eclectic: cool R&B vibes, nice energy, a solid spot to gather and vibe. Checl out my pics! I'll be rating each dish I tried on a 10 point scale. Would I return? Probably not. It wasn't bad; it just didn't wow me. And in the DMV, there are way too many other spots on my list to try. read more
Tried Lydia on H, an African/Caribbean fusion spot with a nice, cozy, and intimate atmosphere. Staff were friendly, attentive and polite. We started with the mac and cheese, which unfortunately wasn't a hit it tasted like the cheese was forgotten altogether. The Brussels sprouts, however, were really good and cooked to perfection. For my main, I ordered the whole fried snapper with fries (wasn't in the mood for rice). While it was fried well, it was heavily breaded and didn't have much flavor. Overall, the space is lovely, and I'd say it's worth trying at least once to see what works for you. read more
1 year ago
Stopped by for Taco Tuesday. Great music. Good service. Themed nights (e.g. karaoke, ladies night) and happy hour. They also have a good rewards system, earned $6 off next visit. Even though I'm not local, I'd return for those reasons. The food was just okay. Jerk chicken tacos- 3/5 small. Chicken moist but lacked flavor. Needed a sauce, got some jerk on the side which helped. Mac and cheese- 4/5 creamy, cheesy cooked well. Solid mac. Could use a little flavor, like there's salt but no body if that makes sense. Virgin mojito 3/5 okay, everyone makes them different. But $8 for whats essentially gingerale with lime & mint is on the expensive side. (Usually pay $4-5). Rum cake- 1/5. Ordered to go. Not good or worth $12 for this slice. But honestly I should have known when I was told the fried oreos were better. Rum cake is essentially just an infused pound cake, but I honestly I can't tell you what this tasted like. The sauce gives Nutella and the cake was crumbly as you can see. I honestly am so upset I didn't not look at it before I left. read more
THIRD TIMES THE CHARM! This is my second time dining at Lydia's on H (third visit). My first time was Valentine's Day, and the restaurant, while calm, was chaotic, AKA the full menu was not available. The second attempt to dine there, the staff member (whose name I forgot, please charge it to my head and not my heart!) informed us before we sat down that the evening service was a limited menu. To entice us to return and ensure consistent customer-centric service, the bar manager invited us to return on the first night and asked the staff to inform us when we arrived. Sure enough, the next day, when we arrived, there was a note for the staff informing them that they should be expecting us. The vibe in Lydia's is always chill! The music is always good and at a volume where you and others can still enjoy each other's company with conversation if desired. Overall, the food, service, and ambiance at this establishment should be the standard for many others. Well done, Lydia's. We are excited to come back and try the steak-and-cheese egg rolls next time. read more
Lydia's is a whole vibe! Walked right in and sat at the bar and to my surprise it was happy hour on a Saturday and I love that! I tried the jollof rice which was so good and the jerk wings literally had the meat falling off the bone. The beef patties had the perfect amount of beef in them and they were nice and crunchy! I love a good happy hour with good prices! The service was great and the bartenders were super friendly! Food came out fast too which is always a plus for me! I'll definitely be back because the food was good and the vibe is nice! Can't beat a good music and food combo. Bathrooms were clean. I didn't get a chance to go upstairs because I didn't need to. The bar was a great place to chill. read more
The customer service is pretty good and the food is good. I went there for a brunch event and had a good time. I also got the bottomless rum punch. I was a little shocked at the prices for the bottomless rum punch. At first I was told it would be $30 then it went to $44 per person I think in my opinion it's a little too high for bottomless mimosa bottomless rum punch Special but nevertheless everything else was pretty good. Make sure you get there early to find parking and I love the aesthetics of the top floor and the bottom floor. Check it out! read more
Food I was really looking forward to this brunch, but the food was a big letdown. The buffet was supposed to open at 1, but nothing was ready until about 1:30--and even then, the rice and cabbage were cold, the salad was served dry with no vinaigrette or Italian dressing, and the waffles didn't come out until 2:15. Unfortunately, they turned out to be frozen store-bought waffles . The buffet menu listed curry chicken, jerk chicken, goat stew, and fried fish tenders, but none of those dishes were available. Instead, we had to ask multiple times for basic things like dressing, sauce, and even hot honey for the wings (which finally came at 3:25 and was really just hot sauce). To make matters worse, shared tongs were being used for meat and waffles, the syrup was cold, and we had to reuse the same plates each time we went up. The video shows exactly what was offered on the buffet, but I've also included an image of the menu they advertised for comparison. Service Our server London was the saving grace of the day--she was kind, attentive, and kept us informed despite the chaos. Unfortunately, it was clear the restaurant wasn't prepared: one server arrived late, the chef apparently didn't even know brunch was happening until that morning, and the owner/manager was nowhere to be found. We were asked to pay before eating, while another group later told us they weren't asked to do the same, which felt inconsistent and frustrating. Ambiance The space itself was clean and cozy, with neatly set tables and football games playing on the TVs, which helped set a nice vibe . The restaurant is small, but it had potential to feel inviting if the execution had matched the setup. I want to support Black-owned businesses and truly wish this experience had been better, but the lack of preparation, missing dishes, and overall disorganization made it really disappointing. read more
Invited out by friends and didn't do any research so I didn't have any expectations. They have "taco Tuesday" which is what we came for. They have a $5 marg... if you want it flavored there's a $3 up charge. It was not that great, either the liquor was cheap or the mix was lacking something and they gave us the tip of the lime. One of my friends ordered a cheese quesadilla, it came out first yet it was luke warm at best. Amongst the rest of us we had the fish, shrimp, and chicken tacos. The tacos had a great taste but the proportions are insane. These were basically mini tacos. Not really worth the $10 and definitely not worth the $6 up charge for the shrimp. I ordered the Brussel sprouts after reading other reviews. They were really good, they aren't fried which I think would have put them over the top. Service was... Hassan, the manager, left a lot to be desired. It took a while to get him to take our order. He didn't really listen and we had to repeat ourselves and he seemed quite annoyed as we asked questions. The icing on the cake was when he brought the checks... one of my friends assumed gratuity was included and didn't add anything additional, he made a point after she paid to say "gratuity is not included, but I probably should have." It was 5 of us and service was subpar considering how empty the restaurant was. The vibe is really nice and the space is cute. I would love to try again and see if service can be better. read more
1 year ago
This place was a good time. I didn't have plans for my birthday, but my sister and friend made sure I went out to celebrate me. I use to bartend at Roses Dejavu on H street, so we love H st. We saw Lydia had Caribbean fusion options on their menu. Honestly the food was not what we expected and over priced in our opinions especially for the portion size. The drinks were strong and good. Also high priced, not sure how much each drink was. The bartender didn't show us an itemized copy of our bill she just handed us a handheld to swipe our card. Very odd. She could have possibly over charged us. My friends didn't want to make an issue since it was my birthday. So they just paid. It was a karaoke night and there seemed to be a packed house of karaoke night regulars. We stayed for a few karaoke performances we loved the crowd interaction. The space is small downstairs we did not go upstairs because it was closed off for a private event. We did notice a lot of the other patrons did not order much food and only a handful of people had cocktails. We did see a lot of water. Maybe this was due to the high pricing of their items .... I would return, especially for the hookah!!!! It was the highlight of the evening. The hookah guy was very friendly and accommodating. Our server/bartender forgot to put our hookah in so when she did he was upstairs attending to the private party. So when he finally got around to us he was very apologetic and we appreciated his approach to correcting the bartenders fumble. His hookah was bomb! Please offer a variety of dipping sauces that elevate the dishes you serve. That orange sauce was not good especially in everything!! read more
I loved the vibe here. Great music and a chill vibe here. A neighborhood favorite. For the food we had the oxtail Rasta pasta, the salmon and shrimp Rasta pasta, and the cheesesteak egg rolls. The food was just okay, nothing special; same with the cocktails. Our server was nice, but because the place was crowded and she was the only one serving, things took a little longer than it should've. read more
7 months ago
This probably isn't representative of the full experience but I ordered the deep fried Oreos from uber eats. It was a deal of 2 orders for the price of 1 (so about 6 items for $11) and I thought it was a good offer. It comes with a raspberry syrup and serves as a sweet dessert option. I've gone to Lydia on H before and ordered the lamb flatbread, which I also recommend. read more
10 months ago
The Oreos were expensive but the vibe was so nice, the people were chill, and the bar tenders were awesome read more
5 months ago
Simone was an amazing server/host! Stopped by on a Friday night and she took great care of us, she was welcoming and informative. She suggested we try the espresso martini's and she absolutely made the right choice for us! They have a great setup at Lydia, tons of comfy seats and the ambiance is sexy, perfect for a date night, girls night or private event. Looking forward to returning here for brunch! read more
10 months ago
Hear me out, and to the management at Lydia's, please contact me to rectify this situation. I am a disabled veteran living in transitional housing provided for veterans here in DC. On Black Friday, three other veterans who live with me arrived at Lydia's. Cool bar. Staff was friendly. Or so I thought. Here's the thing. There was an ash tray sitting in the open in the upstairs, what seemed was obviously, a smoking area. When I asked one of the male roving staff if we were allowed to smoke there, and they responded "preferably not tobacco". At no point did anyone stop to inform us that this convenience would cost $100/person until after we were nearly on our way out to head home. When I heard that this was a $100/person charge for smoking, I immediately went upstairs and apologized for us smoking as none of us had any idea of the charge, and the staff told me it was no problem. Cut to Saturday: Lydia's has charged me $460 for $60 worth of drinks. So apparently smoking up there WAS a problem. So the first member of staff that I asked never told us about the $100/person charge. NOBODY but the patrons told ME about it. I will remove this review as soon as these charges are removed. These charges have been disputed with my bank. read more
The food and drinks were good except for the jollof rice, it was yellow and our group agreed that it was probably rice from a box so we know what not to order if we come back! Our waitress Nicole was nice and the food came out in a reasonable time. read more
Cozy spot on H that l will say yes to anytime invited. This winter they had the space and back patio decked out for the holidays with movie showings. It was really cute! Friendly staff, Caribbean and African inspired.bites. I'm a fan and think you should check it out too. read more
Came for a Saturday 90's & RnB brunch with friends. Get here by 2pm to get a seat. Otherwise, you will have to wait - even with a 3pm reservation Well the brunch spots were at 1 and 3pm. At this time, the upstairs is under renovation. Outside "backyard" was not open. I got the White Fish & Grits $17. This is a NO! Waitress told me the fish was either Whiting or Talapia. The bowl I received was nothing but grits! And it seemed like the grits were prepared in the bowl in a microwave. The Fish was for certain frozen, like the kind you get from the grocery store. No flavor, no seasoning. Just 3 pieces of fish. I asked for hot sauce and really only dipped the fish just to have something to eat I also had a ginger beer mocktail. I had to fight to get ginger beer because apparently it's scarce and only used for moscow mules. They do not have any non alcoholic beer Guest ordered the Burger. His fries were undercooked. They tasted like they were frozen and heated up in an oven. He waited 20 mins to get a new basket of fries. Another friend also got Chicken & Waffles. The chicken wings came out 20 mins before the Waffle. I initially thought he only got wings lol I ASSUMED the DJ's were guest DJs that traveled with the Brunch Event hosts. They kept talking over the music too much and played about 40 seconds of songs that people were really into before changing BEWARE - if you get hookah, it is placed on a seperate bill!! We did get hookah and for over an hour never once had our coal refilled or were checked on. Blueberry Mint was good but STRONG Even water refills took a long time. I think they were understaffed for the event, not sure but our waitress was in there hustling among all the tables and requests BATHROOM!! Only 1 for Men/Women each. There is a water leak from the ceiling/pipes in the women's bathroom where the toilet paper roll was DAMP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gross. Street parking, may be hard to come by. Eat before you come here to vibe out to the music/bar read more
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3 years ago
My girlies and I decided to have NYE dinner here last night. The event was called "The R&B New Year's Eve Dinner Party". They had a three course dinner meal which consisted of some really good options. For my appetizer, I ordered the jerk wings. They were very flavorful and the meat was falling off the bone. For my entree, I ordered the oxtails (two large pieces) with jollof and cabbage. Talk about bomb.com! The food was very savory and portion size was really good. I was hesitant on ordering the oxtails because you know sometimes the meat be missing (lol) but I would say the two pieces that I had enough meat. For dessert, I ordered the carrot cheesecake (to go). I haven't eaten it yet but I'm sure it will be good! Our server Melody was awesomeee! She gave good recommendations and kept us laughing. The place itself was a vibe. The decor was nice and they do have upstairs seating (the first floor has space but I can get right). I would def visit this place again! read more
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This place... this place has my heart. Happy hours from 3-7 and late night happy hour at 10pm. My favorite are the jerk wings and close second beef patties. I finally tried the whole fried fish and it didn't disappoint. They also play good music. I wish the interior was a little more kept up but the food so god you won't even care. read more
I got a recommendation to try Lydia's on H, so I made reservations. My friend and I actually missed the reservation, but we were able to get seated fairly quickly because it wasn't very crowded on a Friday night. Our server was very nice and attentive, and she gave recommendations that their most popular items on the menu was the oxtails and Rasta pasta. My friend got the oxtails with jolloff and I got goat stew with jollof. Now their version of Jollof rice is from Malawi. I've never tried food from Malawi. I thought their jollof was ok, but needed some spices in my opinion. We both thought our dishes were average. They weren't the best foods we've eaten. I think for the price point we expected to try better tasting food. My friend's oxtail bowl was mostly full of bones, carrots and potatoes. Our waitress was nice enough to give her another bowl after she brought this up. What I liked most on my plate was the goat meat. I thought that was cooked well and it tasted good. I also really liked the greens too. What I didn't like was that our waitress took an additional tip and wasn't honest about that. In DC, most places add 20% tip, so you have to be careful not to add more on top of it unless you wish too. I gave her cash and she didn't offer to break it and return my change. I think she assumed I was giving her additional money, but I wasn't. I didn't want to push it because she had been so gracious. She also didn't let my friend know that the tip was already included on the card reader so my friend tipped her extra money so we both ended up paying $50+ dollars for a $35 meal which should have been no more than $25. I would not go back there for food. read more
4 months ago
I recently stopped by Lydia's to indulge with a friend and I must say that I wasn't disappointed. Don't let the very dim lighting, and the cool kid vibes deter you from coming. Lydia's is homey especially when you arrive before 8pm. This is my second time coming and it was definitely just as good as the first time. I opted for the oxtail with cabbage and nsima. The oxtail was bursting with flavor and very tender, as was the cabbage. I would definitely come back for this alone. However, I would definitely come back for the gentleman who provided me with a ride pen after spilling a bit of oxtail jus (which they will sell you if you ask) on my white shirt. In fact expect to see me again before the summer is over. read more
The other day I had the opportunity to hit Lydia On H Street's Brunch. I was at this spot up until dinner time. Dinner? WHY NOT!! I did something slight, but let's see what it's hittin ON!! Pt.2!! . Where I am: @lydiaonhst . Location Reviewed: 1427 H St., N.E. Washington D.C. . Menu Includes: *Dinner* Fried Shrimp, Jerk Chicken, Braised Lamb, Rasta Pasta, Wings, Oxtail, Goat Stew, Fried Okra, Cabbage, Mac n Cheese, Cocktails, Wine, & MORE!! . Items Reviewed: Their Oxtail Flatbread (with marinated oxtail, arugula, special sauce, & parmesan $25). STAMP!! Plenty of well seasoned oxtail with a mildly spicy chipotle aioli!! Their Warm Heart of Africa Cocktail (with a spiced rum, coconut, mango, & guava $14). LIKE THAT!! Sweet with heat!! Their Yokazinga Entree (with a whole fried Red Snapper, Jollof rice, greens, plantains, & Boom Boom sauce $42). STAMP!! The Snapper was fried to perfection, tender inside, spiced up & crispy on the outside!! I already STAMPED their Jollof, & Plantains last review. The greens...somebody put their foot in those jonts!! Not overly salted, & peppery!! . Online Navigation: Easy . Parking: Rough . Recommendations: EVERYTHING . Music: YouTube-BYB Big G Freestyle #Bigschlimsreviews read more
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2 years ago
Let me start by saying that the food was good but the drinks were better! They were doing happy hour on Friday from 10-12 midnight and the bar tender knew what she was doing! The kitchen took forever to bring the food out and you can't make any substitutes or adjustments, you have to get the food as it is on the menu. The noodles in the pasta were overcooked and kept breaking as I tried to pick them up to eat them and it was way too much sauce in the bowl. The salmon was dry but the sauce made it taste a little better. We were very patient and our waiter ended up giving us a round of drinks on her and desert. She was really nice but the establishment needs to do better especially when you have a crowd. They kept trying to get us to buy hookah but we were there to eat!!! & it didn't help that we were actually hungry lol so it was a little annoying when the food came out cold and they had to take it back and took an extra 30 minutes to bring it back out. I may go back just for the drinks and the vibes but I'm done with the food service there. read more
Lydia's on H has been on my foodie list since February. This past weekend, I finally had the opportunity to try their red snapper. Full disclosure this review is based on a carry-out order. Before I get to the food part of my review, I will say Lydia's has a day-party vibe. During my visit, they were playing afro-beats. And the guy at the door, the hostess and the server who took my order were friendly enough that when my schedule permits, I will come back for the full dining experience. As far as the food, the red snapper and rice were okay (3.5 out 5), I did not enjoy the cabbage .... It was too overcooked for my taste. Overall, my food had more heat than spice read more
Service was great. Bartender was a crowd favorite. Mondays they do karaoke at 8pm and happy hour was all night until 11pm when I went, not sure if that's every Monday or for a limited time. I had the jerk Chicken sandwich ($12) and garlic fries ($10). Sandwich was good, but they had American cheese which made it not as good as it could've been and some parts of the bread were burnt and had a bad taste, Fries were okay and great portion. The tequila flight for $10 is the steal! Love the atmosphere. Around 8:30 it started to really get some foot traffic. Will be back. read more
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