I found this restaurant on yelp while searching for new places to try and it appeared to be a nice place. Based on the photos it had great outside seating and appeared to have a nice vibe. My friend and I decided to try it out. We went on a Saturday, so we had a little wait to be seated outside, but that was to be expected as there was a pretty large crowd in the restaurant. After being seated at the furthest end of the patio area, our waitress came. She was pleasant and took our drink an appetizer order. The appetizer and drinks came out to our table fairly fast. She later took our entree order-2 orders of the Crab Fried Rice-Coconut and lemongrass rice with lump crab, mango, pineapple, bean sprouts, macadamia nuts, and fried egg with a side of lime chili sauce. Sounds delicious, huh! Everything appeared to be going smoothly, no hiccups until we received our food. Both my friend and I looked at the dish and had everything mentioned in the description except for the lump crab meat. No exaggeration, there was ONLY rice and the other listed ingredients. We spoke with our waitress, and she stated that she would talk to the kitchen. She comes back with a bowl of MINCED, GRAY crab meat for us to share and mix into our rice. She additionally stated that my friend and I would not be charged for the bowl of crab substance as if we had asked for extra crab meat, when we never received any crab in our dish at all. This was unacceptable as we felt the effort to remedy the situation was not met. Firstly, the dish should have had ALL of the ingredients as listed on the menu. Secondly, the effort should have been made to make a new dish with all of the ingredients, not bring out minced crab meat (instead of lump) and expect us to mix it into our dish. Thirdly, there was no acknowledgement from the manager concerning the issue as he walked right by our table. At this point we decided to chock it up as a loss and asked our waitress to please bring us our check. When she brought our check, she informed us that we would not be charged for the dishes. Although appreciated, this did not satisfy the poor service that we received at Millies. I do want to say however, the one person who put forth an effort was our waitress, Alondra (sp). She was very sweet and could only do what she could to satisfy the customer. read more

Our table shared the mixed green salad that had grilled shrimp, mango, peanuts, bean sprouts, and cabbage. The sweet chili lime vinaigrette was appropriately applied, and the all the components delivered. My wife got the pan fried rainbow trout. It was deboned, flayed open, fresh, and perfectly cooked. The lemon caper butter sauce complemented rather than competed with the delicate fish. A side of ratatouille was enjoyable, but tasted like it had been overly sweetened. My entree was the tenderloin medallions that were tender, and enhanced by a brandy peppercorn sauce. It came with haricot verts that had a snap to them, and beautifully roasted herb roasted potato slices. There were no missteps with the food. My only criticism was that portion size on the shrimp and medallions were a little small for their cost, while the trout was appropriately priced for its size. Our service was good. The noise level made communication very difficult. Your ticket in the adjoining lot can be validated for 1/2 off. There is ample street parking just outside the lot. read more

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Big fan of this place. Dishes are freshly prepared and tasty. Service is usually tight and kind. It's a bit pricey but so is the neighborhood. Enjoy! read more

Loud..noisy..loud to the point it gives you a headache. Can't converse. Can't hear. Limited menu. Potstickers were over cooked and bland. The chowder was served Luke warm. When I asked if they could warm it up, they zapped it in a microwave to the boiling point . Couldn't eat it . Tried my friend's quesadillas. Bland and unimaginable. Taco Bell is better. Way overpriced for mediocre food. A bust. read more

I started going to Millies which was first known as the West Ender on Nantucket. The food is always divine. I take my grandchildren here as frequently as possible because everything on the menu is relatively healthy and the food is high quality. They use very good cuts of meat. I enjoy sitting at the bar as well. It's a neighborhood spot. I see many friendly faces and the cocktail menu and wine list is highly satisfactory. Clean powder rooms, too. read more

Four of us went on Saturday and sat in the bar area and waited for a table. The wait staff was excellent, as were the margaritas and assorted mixed drinks we ordered. We ordered the chips with three dips and the swordfish kabobs - both very good. Dinner was also good, with one exception. The only drawback was the crispy salmon. The fish was good, but the dish has TOO MUCH olive oil. It came with an orzo pasta salad, but it seemed like extra olive oil was drizzled on the dish, and I could only eat the salmon. read more

I've been to Millie's twice and both times was very underwhelming. The service at the bar was mediocre both times. The food also mediocre. For the price point of the lobster salad, you would expect all of the ingredients to just make sense, but the combination of greens, the dressing and cold potatoes is not well thought out. Same goes for the salmon salad, bland salmon and the zuchini with the salad did not make any sense. The ceviche is okay. The pieces of fish are way too big and the added grapefruit is very unnecessary. The lobster roll was very good! However the desserts were a big disappointment. The strawberry shortcake was a sort of dry biscuit with strawberries and whipped cream. I tried to give this place a second try, but it let me down. read more

First the good: Millie's is a fine addition to this intersection of Spring Valley and AU Park. The atmosphere is vacation casual and based on the stress-test crowd on hand this past Sunday night, this place has local hangout written all over it: the outdoor patio was the perfect place to enjoy our beers as we waited for our table (about 45 mins - it was busy). The food is very good. Our table went for an assortment of fish tacos - I had the Eel Point (seared sushi-grade yellowfin tuna), my wife The Westender (blackened mahi mahi). Others in our group had seared scallops, shrimp tacos, soft shell crab, and Muskeget (like a lobster crostini). All delicious The not-so-good was the value. 2 fish tacos with a small side of rice for $19? Draft craft beers for $8 and $9? These are literally ballpark prices. So, while the food and selection is up-market, there is a Spring Valley premium tacked on - likely to keep it from becoming an AU student hangout. Finally, the good/bad: this place is kid-friendly (the ice cream window will drain what's left in your wallet after dinner), but it's also very loud - not for casual conversation (maybe try DeCarlos), or date night. But the bar and patio are winners for giving you what you want: to be transported to a favorite summer restaurant, and perhaps a local hangout. read more

Millie's - Tacos Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Checked out millie's for the first time last night with the intention to stay for dinner, but after ordering the wings we changed our mind. The honey garlic wings were meaty but had zero flavor. We didn't want to risk ordering more bland food so decided to get ice cream instead, which was amazing! The salted caramel was incredible. The ambiance was nice, staff were friendly and we enjoyed the patio but definitely won't be back. read more

I always want to love Millie's, the food is good, the service is fine, the atmosphere is lively but there always seems to be more that makes me unhappy. It seems to me they give the staff more reasons to say no than that Megan Trainor song, No, Can I have those lobster deviled eggs I saw someone at the bar get? No. Can I get this delicious Swordfish sandwich? No. Do you have dessert? No. Honestly do you want me to come back? No. Okay then. No. read more

I was excited to try this place as it seemed to be always full of customers. I ordered the Tuckermuck. Growing up in South Texas, I'm always on the lookout for good tacos. The steak was seasoned and cooked well, but was lost in the fact that the tortillas had a very store bought taste and consistency. You'd think getting only 2 tacos for $18, everything would be homemade and fresh. Sadly, this is not the case. The "rice" side that came with it didn't have the right flavor profile to go with the tacos. I didn't like it at all. Very disappointed in what I got. read more

The 50th pole enchiladas are some of the best food I've ever tasted, amazing carmelized onions with goat cheese.

Not welcoming to people of color, waiters made us wait and were not coming to our table despite waiting a long time already. We felt very out of place and the waiters would just walk by us without taking our orders. Waiters would stare at us from afar and not attend us. read more

It's true this place gets knocked for being a magnet for the preppy and pretentious. But as a resident of this neighborhood, I can't tell you how much life it has brought to our community, after a succession of mediocre establishments tried in this historic location for decades. This place absolutely rocks! The food and drink are just excellent across the board, the ambience and decor are simply beautiful, and the staff has always been friendly, welcoming and genuine. Our long-standing favorites since this place opened include the clam chowder and the crab fried rice, although I don't think you can go wrong with any of the menu items. Last night I asked if they had a side salad, and they offered me something off-menu that turned out to be a revelation: greens, grape tomatoes and chickpeas with a breath of cumin. For dessert they have a walk-up ice cream window. There is plenty of outdoor seating, including a large patio for meals and a bar area with high-top tables. read more

Millie's - Rhode Island Avenue quesadillas (steak) with a side salad of greens, grape tomatoes and chickpeas with a breath of cumin - Tacos Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

5 people behind the bar - at 3:30 pm on a Sunday, 5 patrons at bar and bartender forgot about our food order (literally we ordered salsa and chips) and refills of wine. Had to ask another bartender to refill us (empty wine glasses for 15 minutes on bar and nobody checked with us). Left without food bc The food order wasn't placed originally. read more

#chevychase #dc #tacos #brunch Nice vibe. Flawless service. Food was not bad. A bit pricy though.

Love Millie's . Love the drinks and food. - so much so that we ordered for Mother's Day. We received a confirmation, were told that food was being prepared and 1 1/2 hours later received a cancellation notice :(. So sad... and on Mother's Day!! read more

I thought the food was okay, my mahi mahi tacos were delicious, but I think the resturant is over priced. We ordered an appetizer, a salad, and the mahi tacos and the bill came out to 63 dollars. The salad for 19 dollars lacked in toppings and had the thinnest piece of chicken, and the gauc, salsa, and queso app for another 18 dollars was small in portion and over priced. read more

On a recent trip to DC, I was rushing around and had not eaten breakfast or lunch by 1 pm. Millie's take our was a great solution. I got a salad and it was delicious. It was a piece of chicken and arugula called the Jackson. It was pricey too be sure and I live in San Francisco which is crazy expensive. This was a Sunday afternoon and the place was hopping. There was a 20 something at a crowded table talking loudly and dominating the conversation about his experiences with people from Kuwait and Korea at his job. This seemed like a stereotypical, quintessential DC conversation. People were inside and out enjoying the day and weather and the staff was busy hustling. The staff wasn't amazingly enthusiastic but they were helpful and took care of the customers. Seems like a fun Sunday brunch place. read more

Millie's - The take out and ice cream - Tacos Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My roommates and I always walk by this place and no matter what time it is the place is always packed! The interior is super cozy and the food was good. I will say however that it is a touch overpriced, but good nonetheless. read more

We loved it here! A coworker I was visiting from another office brought me here and we sat outside and loved the whole experience. With two kids under 2 in tow it was great to have the games and distractions on the porch for the little ones. I enjoyed seared tuna tacos and some frose and then finished with a big scoop of mint chocolate chip iced cream. Definitely somewhere i'll try and get to again when I'm in the area. read more

Can't speak to the food but the ice cream's good. Coffee in a waffle cone with chocolate jimmies= happiness read more

Millie's - Outdoor patio in August - Tacos Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Excellent service Benedict over the top really great place Kaylah is very professional nice and made the difference

The food is wonderful but the attitude of the hostesses during the summer is appalling. Imagine acting as if you are "above" someone else when you're a restaurant hostess. It's disappointing that Millie's would choose to hire staff that treats their patrons this way. I'll be back once these kids are back in school and the staff quality has improved. read more

Do you want to have delicious ice cream? Would you like to have something for your kids to do? Would you like to watch tv sports? Then I think MILLIE'S is the place for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Millie's is located near Spring Valley. One of the reasons you should go Millies is that they have great ice cream! Another reason is that they have many different toppings. The last reason you should go to Millie's is they have lots of things to do! You can watch your kids play a game or watch sports! I will see you there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Written by NOA, age 8.) read more

Had lunch today at Millie's and it was pretty bad. My friend and I both ordered the fried chicken breast sandwich which was oily and tasted fishy. Call it 'deer-in-headlights' syndrome, but we said nothing at the time and I ate about half of it and my friend finished his. We paid the bill and tipped 20%, but I insisted to speak with the manager anyhow. The manager said they had separate oil for fish and separate oil for other deep-fried food and that they had just changed the oil out today. He also said he had 3 new staff members and it was possible that our chicken breasts were accidentally deep-fried in the oil for fish. And he was going to leave it at that. I asked what he intended to do for us. He said we really should have notified them of the questionable tasting fried chicken sandwiches right away, but seeing as we had already paid the bill ($60 w/tip) he offered to give us a $25 gift certificate. Moral of the story: Never be shy to speak up immediately when your food isn't right, but also Millie's needs to train/supervise its staff much better to ensure that food quality and flavor is right the first time. And the manager should be willing to compensate rightfully unhappy diners without being prodded. What a pity customers must be involved in making sure the restaurant is properly managed. read more

Absolutely had one of the best Lobster rolls I've ever had in the city! Their drinks were super thought out & flavorful. The poke app was delicious! I had split several of the tacos from the menu with my friends & every single one of them was incredible. Service was great, location was easy to find & park in. The decor and atmosphere was relaxing & upscale. I'd recommend this place for a group get together, or a nice date. Can't wait to come back gain for another great experience. read more

This is a good place to eat for lunch! Celebrated my going away party here. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, open concept kitchen, comfy seats, and great option to sit inside or outside. I like the plates as featured in my review. Hard to drink out of mason jars. The opposing view is that you can't substitute for French fries here as they don't have fries as well as they don't have dessert here. read more

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First time I went I had great experience. Second time not soo much. Anyways as always the food was fresh. I went there on Sunday after Church for a quick lunch. We were soo happy with the place. The only reason I am giving the place 4 instead of the 5 stars is because we waited for our drinks for over 45mins and even then they weren't ready ‍.:: the Riptide. Anyways maybe next time we won't have to wait for so long read more

I'm torn. In one hand, I want to leave a rave review of Millie's Spring Valley because we enjoyed a fun afternoon of drinks and food in their open air bar. On the other hand, I also want to apply a scorched earth policy so that nobody else goes there and we can have the place all to ourselves. I'm assuming the latter option won't bode well for business and work in our disfavor. With that said, we have deemed Millie's our go-to bar for the summer. All date nights and midweek yearnings for a drink with some fresh non-office air shall be satisfied by a trip to Millie's. We really enjoyed the cocktails and beer. We ordered fish tacos to share. They arrived so speedily I was sure that we were given someone else's order. The taco ingredients were fresh. I was at first turned off by them as I thought someone had slathered the Devil's Condiment all over them. Fear not, it was only sour cream. After gobbling up the tacos, we ordered chips and guacamole. The chips are homemade and yummy! The only reason I've given Millie's four stars is that our bartender was a bit inattentive. (We later realized that it was the end of his shift. But it took awhile to get his attention for drink refills.) Oh yeah, and the fact that I don't want anyone else to be there so we can always have a seat at the bar. read more

We love Millies quesadillas. We had excellent service tonight from our server Erin. She went above and beyond to provide a great dining experience. Will be back often. read more

I have been to Millie's several times now and it's definitely a nice addition to the neighborhood. On my visit last night, I was a bit disappointed that they didn't give us the option to do happy hour, which was still going on until 6:30 according to what I read. We were sitting in the bar area so I assumed it would be an option. Nevertheless, they gave me a big pour of wine so I was a fan! I ordered the crispy salmon with bread and tomato salad, pesto and yogurt sauce. Although the salmon was perfectly cooked, everything was a bit mushy and I would have liked some more texture. It was also a small serving so I would suggest ordering an appetizer with your entree, they have a good selection. Overall, I think the place is a little pricey and it can get quite crowded and loud, but it's a nice atmosphere and good seafood so it's a great option. read more

For my 80th Birthday on May 1, 2020, my son in Denver arranged for me to have a carry out dinner from Millies for my household of four. Three of us ordered the Baby Lamb Chops and one ordered the Seared Scallops. We all hesitated knowing we would pick up the lamb and then need to reheat in the microwave to serve. The lamb chops and scallops were cooked perfectly, reheated without loosing moisture, and the lamb maintained the degree of pinkness we had hoped for. We could not have been more pleased. The food waited well for our pre-dinner very generous Millie's Margaritas. Fabulous Food and Excellent Service having repurposed during Pandemic and I am so pleased Millie's is in my neighborhood within walking distance. read more

Be still my New England heart, I have finally found a spot whose ambiance and food come close to matching other people's perception of the area where I grew up. Had to take an Uber up here due to a lack of public transportation in this suburban-like pocket of Northwest, D.C. The first sight that caught my eye was an outdoor ice cream stand that was not only open during the Winter, but also offered, "Maine Blueberry" as a flavor. Already impressed. Walked inside of the restaurant and was seated immediately in a nice two top by a window. I relished in the simple aesthetic of the sun splashed dining room that reminded me of a summer day on the coast of Maine or Cape Cod. My friend ordered a coffee and I loved the blue and white plates. For food, I ordered the crab eggs Benedict and we split the buttermilk pancakes. Crab eggs Benedict was delicious except the kitchen was a bit judicious with the portion of crab. The pancakes were sweet yet buttery and overwhelmingly satisfying. One of the better brunch spots that I've been to around here and that says a lot. I'd love to come back and try some of their crudo and seafood options during lunch or dinner. read more

Food was pretty mediocre and the crowd was fairly nasty. The shrimp quesadilla tasted like the shrimp was old and the artichoke dip tasted like it was missing artichokes. The worst part of our experience was a couple who just sat down at our table to start to claim it before we were finished with our food and drinks. This entitled couple ignores our legitimate complaint. Moreover our waitress did not ask the couple to move on when we complained. Would not return. read more

Foods pretty good. Great place to go eat in the summer. Definitely on the pricy side but everything around here is. Overall it's worth it especially if it's a nice warm day and not too crowded. read more

The reviews for Millie's are very confusing. We came here for a birthday dinner and honestly I can't say one nice thing about anything we ate. Everything is simple and processed type food. Jar salsa and queso dip with bag chips. Lobster roll was on a toasted old and very cold roll. NY strip was a quarter of inch thin with no taste. Tacos are plain and simple. Not one thing to brag about. A mistake was made on one of the dinners and it took for ever for them to bring back the same meal with the correct side. No manager follow up insight. The 2 stars are for the nice waitress who felt embarrassed for our obvious experience. read more

Fast service and fun environment! The queen, guac, and salsa with chips is a must. Drinks and food were all delicious as well.

I'm such a fan of Jettie's and Surfside, that I was thrilled to discover Millie's is run by the same restaurant group. The cuisine is like Jetties and Surfside had a Cape Cod love-child. Tacos (seared tuna yes please), sandwiches and salads galore, always an option with lobster (get the lobster). Drinks are on point, and the bartenders make my margarita exactly how I ask for it. I wish they served dessert here, because the ambience makes you want to hang out and have a piece of pie. I think they only have soft serve for dessert in the summer. Make a reservation if you want a table, you won't regret it. The bar is first come, first serve, and fills up quickly especially at happy hour. read more

Well, tonight's delivery was not a success. The chicken pot pie, usually a safe bet anywhere anytime, was all but inedible. Though the "innards" appeared appetizing, they were delivered cold and had no distinctive taste. And the crust! The crust was disqualifying and precipitated a ratings drop from five to three stars. It had the texture of crunchy cardboard and was just as tasty. A really unpleasant meal. We still like Millie's, but I won't be ordering the pot pie again. read more