Snappy's has been around for a couple of years now (almost four I think) and it's one of the…read morecoolest spots in DC. It's got small in its name for a reason. It's definitely small, intimate, and cozy. Vibe from decor and style is definitely old school. Think exposed brick and vintage signage. Great charm. Love the mural on the back patio. Bathroom is in the basement and it's lit up with red lighting. Makes sense the bathroom is in the basement as the building is from the early 1900s. Drinks are good and CHEAP. I'm talking six bucks for a beer or ten bucks for a frozen boozy coffee. Nice selection of beers, spirits, and cocktails...all at around ten bucks! They even have snack foods like bagel bites, popcorn, chips, and a couple of other items. Service is cool-customers are treated like regulars even if you're a once or twice a year visitor like me. Dog-friendly makes them even radder!

This is a great little spot. I recently met up in this tiny space with a group of friends during a…read moreweeknight. This is a classic dive bar. Don't expect to come here and order a high end cocktail or the complex wines from California. This is very much a beer establishment. I wasn't really feeling drinking the night that I met up with everyone but enjoyed they had a cooler with water to refill on my own. The inside bar has great AC, which was much needed on the hot and humid summer night we visited. There is also a back patio area. I'm glad my group decided not to go back there between the humidity and smoking in the back. There is also food on the menu, but it's fairly basic. i wasn't feeling it so just ended up eating when I got home. Overall, it's a very fun and hipster space that you might expect in a city that isn't DC! That's a plus and why I think this gets 5 stars alone on that fact!

This is a super, vibey lil' neighborhood bar…read more From the live DJ playing a little funky set that was prime for a two-step to the eclectic murals and lights, it was very easy to settle in here. Although the space is on the smaller side, there was plenty of bar seating, an ample number of booths and the drink prices were a good deal. If I lived a little closer, I could see myself dropping by much more frequently. T he only downside that felt apparent to everyone I came here with, was the strong smell of fried fish. I personally wasn't too phased, assuming it as part of their menu. But the longer we settled in we realized it was coming in from an adjacent business which is incredible hard to control. With that being said, we smelled like fried fish when we got into my friends car and the smell followed us everywhere for the rest of the night. Like I said, I understand that's a hard thing to control but it may be something to be mindful of if you've got anywhere you need to go after. Overall though, totally in love with the laid back vibes here and would definitely return.

Great neighborhood spot, really welcoming environment, great music and a nice set of great…read moremotorcycles parked out front at least one night a week.

San Matteo is our go-to spot in our Petworth neighborhood. The food is consistently superb. Staff…read moreare always highly welcoming and attentive. The spaces are very appealing. We enjoy the rear patio the most. Kid friendly, too. What a treasure to have in Petworth. By all appearances, San Matteo is a success that's here to stay.

Dinner at San Matteo, yes please and thank you!…read more Good food and service was memorable adding San Matteo to the list of favorites. The front patio is cute and a nice spot to sit on a nice day. We entered the restaurant, pasted the bar and made our way to the back. We were pleasantly surprised with a nice outdoor feeling to dine at. We were immediately greeted by our waiter, given water and warm bread with olive oil. To kick off our meal everyone had different ideas of what they were craving so we went with three starters. PROSCIUTTO E MOZZARELLA for one. It that had the usual meat and cheese board with nuts, mini bread crackers and jam. I liked how pistachio pieces were found in the meats and cheese. [5/5] BEEF CARPACCIO which is a family favorite of ours was a must try. The tender slices of beef with arugula, with sliced capers and celery. It reminded us of our trips to Italy. [5/5] FRITTO MISTO came next. This mixed lite battered bowl of seafood goodness with a little spice delight. It had calamari, fish, shrimp, garlic, zucchini and chilies. I really liked how the batter was lite which says a lot because I love really crispy anything. [ 5/5] On to the main courses, we proceeded with different pasta noodle dishes. BUCATINI BOLOGNESE one of my favorite pasta noodles was my selection. The noodles were al dente and the sauce and meat were excellent. [5/5] PAPPARDELLE CINGHIALE was my husband's pick. The pappardelle noodles were al dente and nicely accompanied the meat with the tasty sauce. Topped with ricotta; the dish was full of flavor. [5/5] CHICKEN ALFREDO was the last pick. Not an authentic Italian dish; however, hats off to the chef for making this for our picky eater in the family. The sauce was creamy and delicious. Noodles were cooked perfectly. [5/5] Surprisingly we had just enough room for a sweet ending - an Affogato. Whoaza! The espresso was yummy; put some hair on our picky eater's chest. It had a hint of licorice flavor that was unique. Let's not forget the San Matteo Spritz. Smoky and highly enjoyable. I loved it and will order again when I return. Overall, San Matteo hit all the check boxes for our lovely family dinner. The staff were attentive and never left us wanting more water, food or waiting long. The food was tasty. It seems upscale with a casual feel. Some people were dressed for date night while others were having a casual meal with family or friends. The seating options of areas were all unique in its own way. Front patio for a nice day, from the front indoor dining area for maybe a more intimate feel, bar and table top area for a drink and appetizer going solo or with a friend; and lastly the back dining area for a a bigger group to enjoy your meal. Mixing up the dining options that suits you. I'll be back to try other dishes.

Happy Hour is a sweet deal! Half off custom cocktails. We needed a place to wait with…read moreair-conditioning for our reservation next door so popped in here for a quick cocktail. They have fun drinks on their menu. I'd recommend the 829 mojito but I was feeling the Dark and Smoky. The interior is nicely decorated and the lounging areas are very inviting. The bartender was nice, friendly, and efficient. We contemplated coming back for their hookah (which also has a good happy hour deal) but ended up being too full after dinner.

Can't believe I'm about to give up this secret but Entitlement Lounge is a hidden gem in DC! As…read moresoon as we walked in the establishment we were welcomed with a drink ticket that allowed us to get one free drink during happy hour (this was a nice little surprise). There were a variety food options to choose from on the happy hour menu . I ordered the Mac and cheese and fried catfish and it was delicious. My friends ordered the garlic Parmesan wings, bbq wings, old bay fries and salmon sliders and I didn't hear one bad review. All of the staff was friendly (ask for Bre she'll take care of you). Both DJs were a vibe and definitely had me and friends there way longer than we anticipated. The only reason I took away a star is because the air conditioner didn't seem to be working. They did have huge fans in there to try and cool it down but they didn't seem to work. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by Entitlement Lounge. You won't be disappointed!

I came here with the sole purpose of getting a frozen pina colada because I'd seen it on tiktok…read more It's hard to get in here as they are always full. There was a folded standing menu on the bar and the first item there said the frozen pina colada was a special for the month so I was happy they still had it. What I got wasn't frozen and tasted awful, then I noticed another person at the bar with a frozen drink and looked up the picture on tiktok and saw that my drink was indeed in the wrong cup. So I asked the bartender (maybe I forgot to say frozen) if this was a regular pina colada and he said "no you ordered drink name xyz" with mezcal (which is why it tasted bad to me) I said no I didn't, I ordered the pina colada and he proceeded to argue with me with an attitude. I'm like dude the music is so loud in here, just admit you didn't hear me. I know what I ordered. I can't make up a drink name for something I don't know exists because I never looked at the flat menus he handed me. I had to take one star off because that just killed the vibe.

Loved this bar! Even though it's tiny and gets crowded during happy hour, we still enjoyed our time…read morehere! We went before and after our dinner reservations and both times were packed with people! The wait time for two wasn't too long since there's a standing area where you can still be served. We probably waited about 10-15 minutes for a bar seat to open up both times we went. The cocktails were delicious. Daniel was a great bartender!

Perfect date night spot. Interior transports you to another country. Vibe is great…read more Food is delicious. We got 2 cocktails, an appetizer, and a Lamb Tagine (an order is more than enough for 2 people). Service was fine. This should be on most people's top 20 lists of places to try in DC.

After dinner at Maydan, we wandered over to Medina--and what a perfect way to end the evening…read more We later learned that Medina is Maydan's sister restaurant. While they serve many of the same dishes, the atmosphere couldn't feel more different. Walking inside feels like being transported to a different world. The flowing fabric draped from the ceiling creates the feeling of sitting beneath an elegant tent, making the entire space feel intimate, luxurious, and unlike anywhere else. The cocktails were outstanding. I ordered the Farmer's Market after our server, Orlando, described it as tasting like "your healthy green monster juice... but with alcohol." He absolutely nailed it. Fresh, vibrant, herbaceous, and incredibly refreshing. My friend ordered The Serpent and an espresso martini. Even as someone who's picky about espresso martinis, I have to admit this one was exceptional--light, balanced, and dangerously easy to drink. I only had a few sips (I'm very sensitive to caffeine), but they were worth every one of them. We finished the evening with tea served with drops of absinthe, which was a memorable and elegant ending to an already incredible night. A special thank you to Orlando for making us feel so welcome. We sat, talked for hours, and didn't want the night to end. If you're visiting Maydan, don't make the mistake of heading home afterward. Walk across the street. You'll be glad you did.

Great customer service and a good variety of options. They staff seem to love what they do and…read morealways have a positive and welcoming attitude

HH Review: Metro'd here after work to meet a friend for a bite and some drinks. Located just a few…read moresteps from Rhode Island station and also immediately off of the MBT. At 5:20ish, we were the only ones there, but it filled in and by the time we left at 7 no seats were open. We loved being by the big open window for people watching. They had a projector with soccer playing above our heads. There was a crafts and cocktails group table behind us and there were also multiple dogs inside! Fun vibes. We ordered the Moscow Mule and the mezcal Margarita--both were strong and flavorful. For snacking, we had the chips and guac, empanadas, and chicken croquetas. The bartenders were both awesome! Will be coming back!

OKPB is located on a popular street surrounded by many restaurants and has a lot of ambience…read more Visited this place for the first time with my partner and a friend from California, and our bartender James was incredible! Very attentive and talkative, with great knowledge about both spirits and causal life. The inside is small and cozy with very warm lighting. I would suggest sitting at the bar since the individual tables seem very close together, but otherwise it was fantastic. Would definitely recommend this spot if you're looking for a chill and easygoing spot to grab a drink. If you're not super familiar with cocktails, the bartenders all seem well versed and are able to give great recommendations based on your tastes. I'll be coming back in the future for sure!

I love a bar that has the type of experienced bartender that you can tell them "I like this, that,…read moreand the other" and they are like, igotchu, and then delivers the most amazing custom-made-for-my-tastes drink!?! That's here. I went on a weekday, also because I wanted to say goodbye to Bold Fork Books down the street (RIP) and even for a weekday, the bar was full. Got here at opening and didn't have a problem getting a seat though.

Black owned business…read more I've been wanting to try this place for a long time and I'm glad that I finally did. First, don't expect table side service, you have to use a QR code to order your meal and put in an "order" to speak with someone. While this wasn't the best, it worked for what we needed which was to ask questions about the menu. Next, you cannot get a glass of wine during the weekend brunch/lunch but you can purchase a bottle and take the rest home. Lastly, there was nobody at the front door so we simply walked into the restaurant and sat ourselves. Beautiful restaurant however, more on the speakeasy/rustic side. Now that I've gotten that out of the way, let's get into why I gave this place a good rating. Well, the wine selection and pasta were enough to make me beyond happy. But the cost was a bit questionable. Pasta- shrimp and caviar (can't remember the sauce) but know this dish was hearty, bursting with flavor, and freshly prepared. It was absolutely delicious with every bite. Wine selection- I ordered a remarkable bottle of 2022 white wine and the citrus and stone fruits made it perfect for the shrimp and caviar. The prices for both the bottle and pasta were really expensive but honestly, I didn't feel bad because I enjoyed both. Now, I do plan on visiting during hours when I can order a glass of wine because with the cost of the food and the cost of the bottles, it wasn't cost-effective for a single diner at all. Hope to be back soon!

The wine is good and the food is good. But I find the fact that they don't let you order wine by…read morethe glass (or even by the half bottle or carafe) in much of the seating areas to be extremely irritating and obnoxious. It's a wine bar! God forbid you'd like to try something without spending at least $50 on a bottle. More annoyingly, I think they do offer wine by the glass but you can only get it from the bar. Now, you can order cocktails from the bar and you can order food from the kitchen, but somehow wine by the glass is an impossible ask. I understand it's probably a business decision to maximize revenue but there are plenty of wine bars in the area that aren't this annoying and I'd encourage people to go there rather than here.

I am very picky with pupusas and I work in the area so I'm always going to food trucks or other…read morerestaurants. Since I'm working near La casita, I decided to give the pupusas a try and I gave it a 5 stars because I love how their pupusas are evenly made. They are so perfect! This is my second time purchasing some. I will be back and recommended to people this place.

Felt the desire for simple comfort food. Papusas seems like a reasonable call I hadn't been here in…read morea few years I went to the one in Noma a lot. The kitchen was cooking picture perfect papusas so I have to compliment them on the visuals and I was impressed. There were very few guests but the delivery and pick up business was going very well. If someone doesn't know your standard mix like does it have flour or I don't want cheese you should be able to explain it and she got frustrated and called over someone else who did a better job. First order came out after 20 minutes. Ok they were picture perfect but the flavor just wasn't present and the sauce wasn't flavorful and neither was the seasoned cabbage mix. So I thought ok I'll try something else. The first girl rang me up for the wrong order I had to go back and tell them I didn't order this I ordered that. A manager or owner came and fixed it ok then they brought it to me as a to go which since I already had a table from before you would think you would ask bring it to your table again or are you in a rush. Disappointed in the sauce and cabbage mix and the flavor profiles for three different papusa types but they were pretty to look at. Service was what it was.