Absolutely one of the worst experiences ever. Waited over an HOUR for food. My meal was a serving of FRIES. Yes, freaking fries. Total bill was $40 - $10 for 2 soft drinks. Everyone was waiting. Small children desperately hungry and tired - over an hour!!!! Stereotypes are earned. Do not waste your time or money. I would rather starve or eat the lint from between my husband's toes than to eat at the mid restaurant operated by people who do not have a clue. read more

Located inside the Museum of the Bible. This restaurant has delicious food and is reasonably priced, which is surprising for a museum eatery. We ordered flatbreads, specifically the lamb goat cheese flatbread. It was phenominal. My daughter is gluten intolerant and they offered a gluten free version. After tasting both, I actually preferred the gluten free version. They also have a cafe in the museum called "Milk and Honey". I love the names with the great Biblical connections. read more

Manna - Lamb and goat cheese flatbread - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Great to have a quality meal in a peaceful, a/c environment. Staff is friendly and efficient. Food arrived hot & freshly made soon after ordering at the window. The Harissa Burger comes with bacon and has a delicious aioli barbecue sauce. Chicken tenders are moist and meaty. read more

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Restaurant located in the Bible museum. It's more like a cafeteria/cafe. Food was average and a bit overpriced as expected for where it is. Order on the kiosk and grab a number sign to place on your table. The food is brought to you. The dish that everyone wanted was out of stock. We had the cheese flatbread/pizza and the greek fries. It staved off hunger while visiting the museum. read more

Manna - Cheese Flatbread - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I would eat here too much if I lived here. It was such a delight to be on the rooftop in the gardens and eat some delicious food. What a beautiful spot! My husband and I shared a mezze platter. That is definitely the best baba ganoush I have ever had! The ordering via kiosk was easy enough and the servers bring your food to the table. All very friendly staff. read more

Love a good pun (Manna) Great title Staff are super nice and friendly, the area is nice and clean they even have a cute garden patio to eat outside Was a bite pricey, the food came out really quick but going in took time because only one kiosk was working Food was good enjoyed eating there read more

Manna - Cheese burger and fries Flat bread - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This is the one inside the museum of the Bible. So the line can be long, so have lunch earlier or bit later..I think earlier is prolly good. I have no idea why some post bad reviews out food was fabulous. We ordered appetizer that was meant to be shareable 2-4, and was about $16 and was perfect for lunch for 2. I saw others having burgers.. they give u lots of fries and looks good. Very pretty outdoor patio to eat outside too! read more

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It's a museum restaurant with a cafeteria vibe. The food was decent, but nothing to rave about. I'm happy there was food available in the museum. We got the chicken tenders with fries, which was good for what it was. Everyrhing was fresh, and the chicken wasn't over breaded. We also got the barley bowl, which should have been called an arugula bowl because there was probably a table spoon of barley! I also got it with the crispy chicken, which was a chicken tender. I should habe known that was going to happen. Overall, it was nice to have a moment for rest, but I was here for the museum, not the food. read more

Manna - Barley bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Wow the food here is one of the best my family had in DC. Despite the low ratings that were from years ago, the menu is completely different now and my family ordered the cheeseburger, spanakopita flatbread, pita and hummus, chicken tenders. The tenders were so big, juicy, and fresh! The fries were crisp and yummy! The spanakopita was amazingly good, and the pita and hummus were divine!!! We ordered on a kiosk so I can't say much about the service but the vibes were good and we loved every bite~ Sorry the photo is poor but I got too excited to eat to take it before we started eating. read more

Manna - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Although it is convenient, the staff is overwhelmed and there aren't enough to support the number of guests.

Surprisingly good food. We arrived before the tour groups did so we were able to find a table - that means not the case when we left. A bit expensive but to be expected with a museum food court. read more

I just wanted to get a refund for the extra order of fries that I ordered , the kitchen manager cursed me out saying " I don't handle that sh** " she goes on to say " I don't know why these customers keep coming up to this line , I don't deal with sh** going out there it's pissing me off " I'm sure it wasn't meant for me to hear but it was very inappropriate read more

Ambiance is nice, food service was horrible... we waited an hour for food. When I got my over cooked burger it was cold and hard like a flip flop. I was starving and ate 1/2 but couldn't eat any more if the cold burger....paid $16 for. Not good. Wasted my time that I wanted to spend in the museum and now only have 40 min before it closes. read more

Manna - Cold 1/2 eaten cheese burger. - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Manna is a restaurant located in the Museum of the Bible, in Washington, DC. There are only a couple of options in the museum, one of which is a coffee shop/cafe and the other is Manna. The menu is not large, but it does offer a variety of different items, including vegetarian options. You can order food from an electronic kiosk, and grab a number and the food is brought to your table OR you can order at a register. I opted for a chicken gyro, and it was really pretty good. The only downside is no tzatziki sauce! However, it was really quite a meal, a bit larger than I'd usually have for lunch. The staff were pretty nice, and even though it was getting busy, it didn't take too long for the food to come out of the kitchen. So, if you're at the museum, check the menu there, and give it a try. I'd eat there again if I was at the museum. read more

I got the Harissa Bacon burger on a gluten free bun. It was delicious, even though they forgot the aioli. I just added mayo and mustard. The Greek fries were scrumptious! They have these bottled teas and juices they make- I got the watermelon mint lemonade and it was one of the best drinks I've ever had. They even had packaged gluten free brownies. Overall: 9.5/10. Would definitely eat there again. read more

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6th floor of Bible Museum. So you aren't just walking in off the street. But if you are already in the museum, it is actually a pretty good restaurant for being in a museum with a captive audience. We hit them at a busy time. There was some confusion with people standing at a order kiosk and. Or realizing they could also go to the counter. But we quickly saw the issue and circled around and ordered quickly. The pizza my son was good. At least for what you would expect from a museum restaurant. He said it was better than Tombstone. I had the salmon chowder (special). It was quite good. We also split some of their fries on appetizer menu. They were decent quality and enough for both of us. Like most places in DC. The prices seem a little higher than they should be. Our meal with drinks was over $40. Felt like it should have been more like $30-$35. But e wet thing is higher these days. read more

$37 for six tenders with a small portion of fries... also they wanted a 20% tip for using the self serve kiosk...

We had the mezze platter and it was so good! They brought out some fries because they were finishing up making the baba ghanoush and it took a little while so that was a nice touch. I saw other people's salads and bowls and they looked absolutely delicious so I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Made the elevator trek to the 6th floor during our visit to the Bible Museum. We were looking forward to some authentic Mediterranean food sampling with our three teenage boys, but we were met by a menu of American fare. I am guessing that this is due to COVID, but we ended up with a table of hamburgers, fries, turkey clubs, beet salad, and chicken nuggets. Place the order on the online app, pay, and food is delivered. The food was fine. Exactly what a hamburger, chicken nuggets, or a beet salad should be. The prices were not...$13 turkey club, $13 for nuggets and fries, and $17 for a hamburger and fries. Total bill was $78 for 5. Indoor dining was fine, and speed of delivery was fine. Outdoor seating was probably less impressive than if we had visited in summer. read more

Everything was fresh but the Greek Salad was weird. It was okay. I didn't care for the chicken much. The hummus was okay. (It's not as good as what I make though!) I did like the olive tapenade that came with my Greek Salad. I ate it with the hummus. We spent $49 for the two of us which I thought was pretty steep. I don't think that we will eat there next time. read more

Manna - Greek Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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A brief review...ended up at Manna on a field trip with a heap of kids The chicken and waffles with spicy syrup was the best food I had during our 4 day marathon in DC. Several kids also had the chicken and waffles. All equally impressed. Here's why I didn't give it a 5. There was some confusion whether they ran out of waffles. I was told I could order it because they were out. Before my food came I asked if I could have some of the spicy syrup since they were out of waffles. I was told they had waffles and had never ran out. A few students were also told they were out and had to order something else. They switched my order and I enjoyed my C and W...much to the envy of several students who watched me walk by with my sweet and spicy dish! read more

Manna is in the Museum of the Bible. It's a cafeteria style restaurant that purports to serve recipes from Bible times, Middle East. It has kosher food and vegetarian/vegan entrees. You order at the cashier's first and then they will bring you your food. We ordered the black bean chili, hummus, and pastrami on rye sandwich. All options were very good but I have to say that the pita was outstanding. It wasn't just your run of the mill thin, chewy pita, but a fried, thick, flavorful bread that you could scoop up the hummus. Everything was very flavorful. Service was slow, a couple across from us waited at least 1/2 hour and had to go to the counter to find out what had happened to their order. Not amazing, but an adequate restaurant where you can eat a healthy meal and wonder what Bible characters might have eaten. read more

Manna - Hummus and pita - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Located inside the Museum of the Bible on the 6th floor. We arrived right when it opened and had no problem finding a seat. After 30 mins or so, a line started forming and it only got longer as time went by. If you don't want to wait for a table, I recommend arriving close to opening time or after the lunch rush. Employees are all super friendly and helpful. The manager was so sweet and asked us if we were enjoying our meal. They offer mediterranean cuisine, which includes fresh seasonal vegetables, rotisserie lamb, fish, stews, grain bowls, etc. You will leave feeling great and full. Your wallet on the other hand, may hurt a little. This is a museum eatery so it is to be expected. The flavors were a bit toned down in the dishes we tried. I appreciate all the fresh vegetables used and the consistency of the stews. Flavor wise, it was a little underwhelming. My favorite part was the homemade beverages, very refreshing and jam packed with flavor. A good option to have while visiting the museum. read more

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I was a little hesitant to dine here after seeing the prices. Usually museum food is bad quality. But we were hungry and decided just to go for it. Much to my surprise, I was pleasantly pleased. Our burgers were good quality and on brioche buns. They came with a good amount of steak fries and what I believe were homemade pickle chips. Halfway through my meal I determined that my mom and I could have split a meal. I have two helpful tips if you choose to take them. One, scan the board out front to do the mobil order and skip the long ordering line. Two, if it's nice weather, go out to the garden and enjoy the fresh air as you enjoy your lunch. read more

Not enough plant based options :( has so much potential to have great plant based options

This restaurant is your main source of food if you are visiting the museum. I'm not sure what the policy is on leaving to grab a bite somewhere else. We were so focused on cramming as much museum experiences as we could that we never considered leaving. Manna is a nicely decorated restaurant with an outdoor lounge area. You are your own server. The greeter will hand you a menu with (mostly overpriced) options. Once you make your choices, you enter the line and pay before you sit down. We arrived before 12noon and didn't have a line. When we left 30 min later, the line was out the door. The food items are made with top notch ingredients. Full meals cost approx $15-17. If you add dessert and a drink, you'll spend $25 per person. The squash soup was delicious. The grits were hearty, slightly dry and wonderful. The pita bread was too hard. The hummus was tasty. I was afraid I would crack a tooth on the pita. The portion was small. WWJD? He'd probably have loaves & fishes. The menu has interesting full meals. They are more practical than just getting sides. The museum allows you to bring bottled water and small snacks. Manna doesn't offer complimentary water, so fill your bottle before you enter the restaurant. If you are opening and closing the museum like we did, you gotta eat! read more

The food here is superb and the staff is phenomenal. Get the Za'Atar fries with your meal. read more

Manna - Falafel handheld with Za'Atar fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food here was good, but the menu that seems to be featured on a lot of on line reviews is not accurate...the menu with Biblical names for the dishes is the old menu, not the current one. My family and I all got the cheeseburger and fries. The burger was good, the fries were great. After seeing the chicken tenders at other tables I regretted my burger decision...the tenders looked amazing! read more

If this is the one inside the Bible museum it's not worth it. After an hour we took out pagers up to the counter and they told us they didn't work. We had to give them our ticket so they could fix our food. This place needs new management bad. Food was cold. Pizza was good bc they just made it. Overall that was a very bad experience. read more

Absolutely loved the dining room and outdoor seating area. The food was all right. Definitely not a destination spot but interesting and fitting for the museum. We enjoyed our time and meals here. (Late review/photos from March 2018) read more

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The ambiance of this restaurant was thoughtfully curated. Makes you feel like you are really in a Mediterranean place with a beautiful view of the Biblical garden. We started with The Creamy Mediterranean Clam chowder which was so rich in flavor and you can definitely taste the different spices in it. I enjoyed the Fire-roasted eggplant baba ganoush with the pita very tasty and a little bit crunchy which was perfect for dipping. My husband tried the Taste of Canaan which had pleasant distinct flavors from the risotto and the mixed vegetables that came with it. We also tried the Artisan crafted beverage pineapple mango which was so refreshing and delicious. Oh btw, they also have kids meal for the little ones which my son tried and enjoyed with the mini cheese pizza. read more

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A prisoner of the short time we had inside the museum, took a ride up to the 6th floor to the Manna restaurant. Door to the roof garden was locked. Weak selection of well overpriced fast food lacking in taste. Miniscule portions of very ordinary 'airline' quality' food. Beverages equally expensive. Lacking service, this is a cafeteria ! Style over substance. Developed tummy ache a few hours later. Positives: Pleasant funny staff members chatting away in Tagalog language. read more

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My husband, mom, and I ate here when we visited the Museum of the Bible. We were fortunate to get in just before a rush (around 11:45). The food was served hot and fresh. I had the salmon burger, my husband had one of the traditional dishes, and my mom had a burger. Considering Museum food is hit or miss, this one was definitely a hit. The outdoor area is also beautiful. They don't have fountain drinks - just cans (from what I could tell). I would definitely eat here again. read more

Overall a good experience but a few misses. Roasted half chicken was delicious and not dry. Kids chicken tenders was a good value and actually tasted good. Maryland crab bisque soup was disappointing. First it came out cold and then lacking in flavor. Chicken pizza was burnt at the bottom. It was kind of a confusing dining experience. We ordered through the app, but didn't realize that we had to get some condiments ourselves. read more

Manna - Burnt pizza - Mediterranean Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Outrageous price for such terrible food. Waffle wasn't fully cooked and chicken tasted bad. But the museum is great! read more

So disappointing! The falafels were burnt, the lettuce wilted and the bread stale. The atmosphere is exceptional! I wish the food was up to the same standard. read more

Manna is on the 6th floor of the Museum of the Bible. Many of the museums have cafes or snack bars but this is a fast casual sit down restaurant with an outdoor garden and private dining area. Not at all what you'd expect above a museum. The views once you reach the 6th floor are incredible as well. As you finally reach the restaurant, you walk in and immediately stand in line and wait to order from one of the two cashiers. While in line, you can take a look at the menu which is comprised of seasonal Mediterranean cuisine, like falafel, hummus, flatbread, and housemade pita and salads. Once you order you pick a table in the dining area or simply stay close to kitchen and await your name to be called. For lunch I decided on the Revelations plate with saffron rice, Moroccan spices roasted chicken, chickpeas, pickles vegetables, and olive tapenade. We also ordered hummus for the table which comes with crisp pita chips. The dish was wonderful. Great textures, flavorful seasoning, and tender roasted chicken. The hummus was perfectly smooth and simple, as I believe a hummus should be. The pita came to us both soft, to eat with our meal, and crisp for the hummus. Both of which were very good and I liked the differences in textures. Overall, the experience and food was wonderful. There's a thoughtful behind the concept and you can tell that the chef is very passionate about the food and restaurant. The only downside is the wait time of the line and the fact that there are no food runners so the front gets quite crowded. Aside from that I'd highly reccomend Manna! read more

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The food was fresh and yummy. The menu needs to be clearer about the inital quantity that comes in an order of chicken tenders before asking me to add extras. The price was a bit expensive. The restaurant was clean and the employees seem nice and helpful. read more

we waited 45 mins for our food, wasted so much time in the restaurant. They should have tell us when we placed the order. We couldn't finish the museum because of it. read more

Manna is located in The Museum of the Bible and it's certainly adds to the experience. The food is Mediterranean and it's delicious. I only tried two things on the menu but they were both wonderful. I had the Mediterranean clam chowder. Lots of flavor and a very light soup. I also tried the roasted chicken flatbread. It was tasty and I think it can be shared between two people. I would definitely recommend the restaurant and the museum. read more

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