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    Lydia On H

    3.6 (150 reviews)
    Open 1:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
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    Brussels sprouts=9/10
    Joy O.

    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.

    Angela W.

    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.

    Tacos (jerk chicken)
    Miracle R.

    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.

    Beyhive
    Barb S.

    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.

    Arista W.

    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.

    Tori G.

    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!

    Margarita
    Amber A.

    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.

    Our brunch plates
    Ashlee S.

    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.

    That sauce came  with and on EVERYTHING. We didn't like it.
    Latoya E.

    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!!

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    Kent D.

    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.

    Deep fried Oreo
    Arthur C.

    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.

    jaida k.

    The Oreos were expensive but the vibe was so nice, the people were chill, and the bar tenders were awesome

    Espresso Martini's
    Shari D.

    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!

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    I definitely entered Realm and was taken back by the ambience and how the space was so beautiful…read more The space was set up in sections. Plenty of servers were pleasant however, I definitely do not know how soon it will be before I want to go back if I even think I should return. I would suggest that if you do go to this establishment you make a reservation I was not sure about this place and was invited by friends who had not made reservations when we got there. We were told that we could sit at the bar. There's a automatic 20% gratuity on every check!!! In my opinion service at the bar did not did not come through as anything that I would ever want to do. It seems like they knew their 20% was coming there wasn't any pleasant interactions. it was very crowded. It was almost as if I was a bother just trying to order a beverage and a side dish. I ordered at the bar and walked to my table to sit and eat. It took a long time for my food. It wasn't worth $60.00!!! Fries, and three sliders, and a glass of prosecco!! Nope!! Bread was dry and meat was dry!! I crowd was beautiful and classy!!! The people and views were stunning!!! The atmosphere was amazing but I couldn't come back with the way I was experiencing some of the staff.

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    4.3(69 reviews)
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    A trendy, NYC like vibe this spot was a lot smaller than I expected so I see why they often have a…read morewait. On a nice day, they do have a small outdoor patio as well. I think they take reservations but we were able to grab a bar spot. Are drinks pricey? What do you think? It's a cocktail bar in DC. The drinks we tried were pretty tasty, even the mezcal one which I thought was a refreshing take. The wall shows some of the drinks on the menu and the ingredients/glass it comes in which I thought was a nice touch. Bartenders were friendly but not too chatty as they were super busy but you never waited long for a drink. The bourbon drink with the whipped honey was our favorite but the gin drink that was pink was also fantastic. For food I did try the buffalo chicken dip, pretty large and tasty (not too spicy) and loved the super crisp celery and the fritos. Clean, trendy bathrooms, nice vibes throughout the whole spot for pictures, great for a night cap or pre-dinner drink.

    What a fun cocktail bar. My friend and I popped in for happy hour and it was a cool vibe from the…read morestart. I encourage you to get there early if you plan to go after work. They don't take revelations and the place fills up fast. It's a very cute spot and feels so comfortable and fun. Our bartender was Gaylan and he was great--had great reccs, laughed with us a bit, all around great guy. The 'let me just say this' was so soo good! It tasted like a rainbow--just bright and with a really delicious after taste. I should have stopped at the rose but after my trying my friend's, i had to have one! We initially came for happy hour, but moved to the cocktail menu. The hh was a bit limited, but the drinks were priced overall pretty reasonably for the area. My one complaint is the wine glasses were so teeny. Overall though, I would recommend this bar. Bonus: cheese balls when you sit down! I believe there is also a limited food menu (think nachos) for the after work or late night crowd.

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