This is my second time here and each time that spaghetti bolognese literally gets better ! I had their Caesar salad before in the past it was better but this one was good too. They have a homemade dressing which is so good even my 3 year old liked it and it was his first Caesar. We also go the French toast and it was all so good. We sat outside since it was a nice day and everything was perfect thanks to the shade. We had an amazing waiter I wish I remembered her name she made my birthday brunch 10x more special. She was quick and very attentive made sure we were okay and knew our needs before we asked read more

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The decor reminds me of The Smith. We went there on a weekend early afternoon and was thrilled to find out they have HH even on a Sunday! I had a ton of Sauvignon blanc- should've gotten the bottle. Also had some jumbo shrimp (didn't try the beef tartare since I don't eat red meat) but nothing to complain of. Service was great. I liked the cozy feel and the authentic take on the menu items. Will be back! read more

This is a great addition to the neighborhood. If you are craving Le Diplomat, but don't want to wait in a crazy line, this is a good alternative. I've sat at the bar twice now. Once for happy hour and once for dinner. Their happy hour is super early (3-5) so it's good for a day off or a federal holiday. Everything we've tried is very tasty. Not cheap, but worth the price. read more

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Celebrated my 30th birthday here with family and friends. The food was mid at best, nothing special in my opinion. Average steak, caesar salad was overly salty (servers seemed too busy to bother stopping them to let them know), and lobster - while being huge, was drowned in butter. Some of the fries were soggy there was so much butter. Limited mocktail list. The music they played in there was very loud so hard to have a conversation in there, wouldn't recommend for a first date or if you want to have a conversation. Server was friendly and quick. Overall, i likely wont be back - save your $$ because you can get better food for this price elsewhere. read more

Pastis - Lobster meal & steak meal - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

french food never really blows my socks off, so I loved how pastis really worked the whole dining experience - an absolutely gorgeous, huge restaurant. tons of mirrors and an old school restaurant vibe. loved the booths, but it does get very loud ... so watch out if you want deep conversations or to talk to a whole table - in my opinion, the absolute best thing we got was the scallops appetizer. not only is it displayed beautifully, but it comes in this sweet lemon vinaigrette sauce. so fresh and tart I was drinking the remaining sauce from the shell! - steak tartare really just tastes like what you cook it with. therefore, it can end up being super bland. however, this had so much flavor, way better than other tartars I've had in DC - of course you have to get french fries at a french restaurant and these were super thin, crispy, and salty... with mayo so +10 points. only a tad too hard (maybe overcooked bc so thin) for my taste. the crispy artichoke came with a delicious aïoli, haven't had artichokes cooked like this before! - my qualms are that the duck was very dry and had very little meat on it. it was a tiny piece and quite disappointing, def skip it folks. also, I saw online people got complementary bread and we certainly did not get that.... read more

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Pastis is awesome - great addition to DC even with a similar menu/experience at Le dip across the city. Lots of outdoor seating here, was able to walk in with little wait recently, we tried 4 cocktails which were all good, service was on top of their game and knew the entire menu very well, pacing was pretty good, and food was excellent from start to finish. read more

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We had a delightful meal at Pastis. It is managed by the same group that manages Le Diplomat and is every bit as full of character and French flair. We were able to sit outdoors in a covered seating area. She had the duck confit and I had the steak frites. For an appetizer, we shared the golden artichoke. The steak was phenomenal! I ordered the least expensive one (bar steak I think), and requested rare. It really was rare and incredible flavorful for the least expensive steak available. The artichoke was delicious and novel to have it fried. It was perfectly prepared with the youngest petals remaining so the entire artichoke could be consumed. The duck was good but I would stick to the steak! Our server was courteous and friendly but not too friendly. A+ for him. read more

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So so good! I love a French restaurant that does brunch well! We went during restaurant week and ordered off the special menu and it was truly so delicious! This is also super close to where I live so having this right up the block is incredible too. read more

Fantastic food and great service. We had the oysters, steak tartare, and the scallop crudo as apps. The scallops were phenomenal, the passion fruit and hazelnut sauce was amazing and the seafood was fresh. Blue point oysters were briny but not overly so and very good. Steak tartare was average. We then got the NY strip steak and duck confit. Both were delicious and all of the sauces were great. The potatoes with the duck confit were a little soggy though. Overall, one of our favorite DC meals and we will be back. read more

Pastis - Blue point oysters, scallop crudo, steak tartare - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Amazing interior deco and nice vibes for a weekend brunch rendezvous with friends. I made a reservation for outdoor patio but decided otherwise as it was more than 95 degrees outside. There were many tables indoor so we got seated promptly. The coffee has free refill but the food took some time to come. The crepe was delicious and I'm so glad that we got half of the French toast as two of them ($17) would be too big for one person. We split all the food we ordered and it's the right portion size for a couple. read more

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The food was good, however the price did not watch what we received. $15 for three pierogis is absurd, and $38 for a single duck breast with nothing else. The waiters made it feel like we needed to rush when the restaurant was less than half full. The atmosphere was nice if you're willing to overpay for decent food. read more

I was thoroughly embarrassed when I showed up to the restaurant only to learn that I had accidentally booked the reservation at the NYC location. But the hosts were extremely gracious and more than willing to accommodate me and my friends even though it was a Friday! The service was super friendly and attentive. The outdoor seating is super charming! I loved all my drinks, but a special shoutout to the petit pickle cocktail, something I didn't even know I needed in my life. I ordered the scallops and they were delicious, but I did feel like they weren't as filling as I had expected for the price. That being said, my friends had plenty of fries to share from their entrees which were beyond amazing and I happily ate. read more

Pastis - Petit Pickle - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Pastis is guaranteed to surprise you with high quality French dining at a reasonable cost in a rustic diner setting that welcomes people with flexible attire to enjoy a memorable experience. This restaurant executes all types of cuisine well from raw oysters and lobster frites to a cheeseburger for a quick lunch. The staff is professional and attentive while offering helpful suggestions to those who need help navigating the menu. I've dined here a few times now and tried most of their entrees, and can honestly say it doesn't matter what you order, you'll love it. My favorite dish is the lobster, but $72 is pricey for most people, so the salmon is an excellent second choice if you want to keep the bill more manageable. The wine list is great, they have nice decor during the holidays, and you'll make a look great if you're planning a date night and want to impress your guest. Enjoy your meal and make sure to try the profiteroles for desert! read more

We really enjoyed Pastis. To set expectations appropriately, I don't think it's heading for a Michelin star, and it's not the cheapest, but the food and service were great and we look forward to returning. Food - we started with the steak tartare, and then had mussels and the NY Strip. The steak tartare was everything I'd want in that dish, and a great portion for a starter -- it even came with a little salad. The mussels were flavorful (good, not spectacular), but we really loved the steak. So many restaurants don't seem to be using salt lately, but Pastis gave us a well seasoned, perfectly cooked steak and it was a treat! For dessert, we got the citron tarte and it was delicious -- like your favorite slice of key lime pie with a meringue on top. Our cocktails were also very good! Service -- our server was very attentive, never leaving my water glass empty, never making me wait to order another drink, etc. Food came out extremely fast (almost too fast). This place has no shortage of staff, and everyone was exceedingly polite. Atmosphere - Pastis seems to have a few too many tables in any given section of their restaurant. It's like they realized they had a good Washington Post review and tried to sneak in more seating, making everything feel cramped. We were seated outside, at a particularly tiny table, right next to the server's stand (maybe 1 foot from it?). So, if we said literally anything, our server would hear. It felt a bit awkward. There are lovely planter boxes lining the tables, which look nice, but I also had plants poking me all night. So, maybe the atmosphere could use some work. read more

Our server Lehan (Lehna)? was absolutely adorable and really made us feel special with bubbles and candles for my boyfriend's birthday. Despite being busy- she was fastidious with checking in on us, and I appreciated seeing manager circulating as well to make sure all was ok. RW menu was VERY generous with its options and I appreciated that ! Steak tartare was delish - a little less capers and dressing and would have been perfect. Escargots were perfection- and I don't eat bread, but their sourdough / baguette / crostini- PERFECTION! My qualm was that we do prefer out steak medium well (light pink) and it was a solid medium (bright bright pink...) we still ate it given the caliber of the restraunt but that was a tad of a turn off. Fries perfectly crispy! The branzino was a generous size, but I had wished the skin would be crispier or hotter, it was a little soggy / soft. It's side fennel salad- DELISH ! Deserts are a symphony of perfection in their presentation and level of sugar. Ambiance = SPECTACULAR !!!! We'll be back ! read more

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I visited for Mother's Day brunch and the food was very good, the venue busy but pleasant, and the service a bit lacking. We had the Eggs Benedict ($18, two pieces plus some smashed potatoes), Crepe Complete ($23), Profiteroles ($13, four pieces), and the Eclairs ($11, one chocolate, one coffee). To drink, just the Spritz Royale ($15). I also had some complementary bread, after asking for it. All of the flavors, temperatures, and presentations were on point. The benedict received high praise for the soft English muffin (house made, according to our waiter), hollandaise sauce, and smashed potatoes. We originally asked for the benedict bread to be on the side, but were told modifications were limited because they were so busy; fair enough, not a big deal, but it also makes me picture them churning out benedicts like a buffet... not exactly a premium association. The crepe complete was very good although I'm not sure why it costs so much more than the other brunch entrees (most are ~$18); I almost didn't get it due to price, but I love crepes. The profiteroles and eclairs were also very good. I slightly preferred the profiteroles at La Grande Boucherie, which I visited earlier this week, but they were also $5 more expensive. The spritz had a very nice grapefruit flavor. It was Mother's Day, so I expected the restaurant to be packed and service to be a little basic, but I also know Starr restaurants run a tight ship so I still expected very good service. It didn't quite hit the mark. We were celebrating a birthday as well as Mother's Day. The hosts acknowledged this, but our waiter did not, neither verbally nor with a candle in the dessert. Service was generally sparse, but food came out quickly enough. I noticed a table next to us get a small to-go treat (three mini macarons) with their check, but we didn't get one with ours. A few minutes after paying, just as we were getting up, a food runner came over with "gratis" French fries. We were puzzled and politely refused, and actually had to insist twice to the server that it must be a mistake and we didn't want them; of course, it was supposed to go to the table beside us. Then, as we left, the waiter asked us to hold on a second, and got the macarons for us -- without us asking, but still very much as an after thought. That's three faux pas at the end of the meal, which is more than I can overlook, even during a very busy service. The restaurant is very pretty inside and larger than I expected. The vibe and decor is similar to Le Diplomate, although they don't have an outdoor patio, only a streatery. read more

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Fantastic restaurant. With an interior that is well curated, elegant, inviting, and slightly rustic, this spot offers some truly incredible food packed with freshness and flavor presented beautifully. In addition the coffee and pastries were all fabulous. Our server was incredible, while it was his first day he was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful, providing us with attentive and efficient service. With a larger space inside, they offer plenty of seating options for groups large and small. On the weekends they open early and are a great option for brunch. Would highly recommend and would love to return. read more

Pastis just opened at Union Market District! They already have locations in NYC and Miami. We checked them out for their opening for dinner, and we enjoyed its French bistro fare. We tried: +New York Strip with sauce bearnaise +Filet with sauce au poivre + Roast Chicken For Two - serves with gem lettuce and pear salad, pommes tapées, and gravy They also offer Plat Du Jour! I'd love to try their fish & chips and their prime rib. Friendly staff! Plenty of parking. read more

My family and I ate at Pastis over the weekend and loved it. There was a glitch in the Resy reservation system but the hosts were very nice and accommodating and were able to get me and my family a table right away. We saw in the back dining room in one of the semi-circle read leather booths. These were primo spots and a great choice for a larger group (or in our case, two parents and our twins). We went for Sunday brunch, which is a small and pretty basic brunch menu. My partner got eggs Benedict, which he devoured while I got a gruyere omelet. It was great. Both dishes came with a side of potatoes that I scarfed down since I was very hungry. Note, that you need to request bread if you want that before your meal. They won't just bring it. Like Le Diplomate, the bread comes from nearby Bread Alley in the Union Market area. It was such good bread, we walked over to the bakery and bought a loaf to take home! The spot is kid friendly since it's loud inside (scream all you want kids, not hearing it!), and the server also brought over crayons and coloring pages of the Eiffel Tower. Our daughter had the French Onion Soup (such elevated tastes!) while our son had the Jamon Buerre, basically a plate of ham, butter and 2 pieces of French bread. It's super basic (like that's it!). It was perfect for our son. I'm taking a mini-hiatus from booze right now but the cocktails looked awesome. Once I'm back on the wagon, this will be a cocktail stop for sure! read more

A very good French restaurant that is reasonably priced and with a varied menu selection. We came with another couple and shared the apps and entrees. The calamari, mac and cheese, and French onion soups were all excellent. The complimentary bread was also very good. The steak frites, scallops, and pot pie were good, but nothing special. The ambience was more casual but still very nice for a dinner date or outing with friends. Service knocked it down a star for us. Maybe just our experience, but our waitress was disinterested and never checked in unless we asked another server to ask her to come over. read more

Pastis - Calamari, French Onion Soup, Mac and Cheese, Frites - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Such a great experience here! So cute inside like a French bistro and def another standout place by Stephen Starr. The service was great at first but became super super slow in between courses. However the food was excellent! I loved the fresh lump crab appetizer. I tried the trout and also had a few bites of the NY strip. The steak was cooked perfectly and the fries that came out with it were yummy but did get cold fast. The trout was so fresh, not fishy at all, and very light even paired with the lemon butter it came with. The green beans with the trout were also good. However the standout had to be the profiteroles. Sooo yummy especially with the chocolate on top! If you're looking for a French bistro esque experience I would recommend this restaurant 1000x over La Grande Boucherie. I will be back! read more

Took my better half for lunch and we wanted to go somewhere we hadn't been to before. Was a nice place for a meal! Service was great. The place reminded us of a good meal at a NYC restaurant and the atmosphere was lively! I would definitely go again and recommend it to anyone. read more

Pastis - Steak and fries - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place remains #1 on my Beli. The ambiance of this place was IMMACULATE. mood lighting asf, good music not too loud, and decorated super cute for Christmas! The mussels were absolutely incredible. The frites...AMAZING I personally LOVE a thin cut fry, and the steak was good as well! Vanilla bean crème Brulé was SO GOOD it just melts in ur mouth read more

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Le jardin cocktail was exceptional Branzino was tasty. Service was excellent. Will go back again.

The inside of the restaurant is dark and has similar vibes to Tatte Bakery. To start off, the free bread portion amount is very minimal and nothing compared to any french restaurant I've been to before... 3 slices of sourdough and some butter. They do give more refills if you request but I can't help wanting more variety when compared to their other Le Diplomat restaurant - I'm nitpicking but something to keep in mind. Our waiter was super attentive and always checked in on us. The other wait staff also provided additional service (cleaning dishes, refilling water, checking on us, etc.). NY Strip Steak had a nice char crust and cooked/seasoned great. Duck confit portion was juicy and the sauce complimented it well. Chocolate mousse dessert is great for chocolate lovers and was creamy. I wish there was a sponge cake component to it because it was basically whipped chocolate cream and mini crunchy chocolate pearls. read more

Pastis - Steak frites and Duck Confit - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Stopped by Pastis as a walk-in on a Sunday afternoon. Wow this place was busy! Around 1pm there were no tables available for walk-in seating but they said they could mark us down for a table outside in about an hour. It was a beautiful day in Union Market so why not. An hour later our outdoor table was available but we ended up opting for the bar instead. The bar staff was friendly and the brunch cocktails are good. My Gruyère omelet was ok while my sister really enjoyed her croque monsieur. I'm reading good things about the dinner menu so will have to make another trip to check it out read more

Excellent brunch experience; great service from our waiter Eskender. Recommended Dishes: Pastry Basket, Le Burger Supreme, Sticky Toffee Pudding read more

Thank me later!!! Visited the newly opened Pastis. Upon entering the hostess staff were challenging and waited several minutes when no one was waiting with us. Several great seats but staff tried to seat us in tight corner, we refused and got a cozy corner seat. The food is amazing!!! We started with a Manhattan and Old Fashioned - strong with a good pour. My appetizer was the onion soup - very flavorful but cheese could been more heated to give that nice cheesy pull. Our meals were steak frites and the branzino - amazing for both meals!!! Finding french food at Union Market definitely gets 4 stars!!! read more

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I have to admit French cuisine in this area has been my least favorite but Pastis didn't disappoint and exceeded my expectations. Myself and two friends met for dinner on a cold Wednesday night. Pastis was full and vibrant. The hostess and wait staff were friendly and attentive. The wine and menu options can be somewhat overwhelming but the waiter was patient with us and answered all our questions. We ordered the Tuna Tartare, scallops, crab and avocado and escargot (which only my friend ate) to start and everything was delicious. The tuna was exceptional. The tables around us had the onion soup which looked amazing and I plan to go back just for that the next time. Next my friends both ordered the Lobster Frites which they said was wonderful. I ordered the Filet and couldn't stop eating until it was gone. It was cooked and seasoned perfectly. We had several drinks a piece and enjoyed them but make sure you read the descriptions closely as they can be a bit strong. For dessert I got the seasonal eggnog milkshake. I love eggnog but it was a perfect mix as it wasn't too rich and the texture of the milkshake was just right. Would definitely recommend it unless you are lactose intolerant. lol. I'll definitely add Pastis to my list to return to. read more

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Pastis made my 30th birthday awesome! Hanane was our server and had great energy, as did the rest of the staff. The food was excellent and came out quickly. They even gave us all champagne at the end. They make it easy to book large parties, allowing you to book up to 12 on Resy. I can't wait to go back! read more

First off, this is THE best service in all of DC. Hands down the staff are in top of everything but not overbearing in anyway. Second the ambiance really gives a NYC vibe and really feels higher class. The only thing I have to say wasn't the best was the portion sizes were a bit on the small size. The food was flavorful and presentation was amazing. Over all I would definitely recommend this place to a friend! read more

Pastis - Bar - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I had this place on my list for a little bit so it was a treat to try it for restaurant week. They provide complimentary bread, of note, it isn't warm, but it is soft. They have 3 mocktails. I had one made with grapefruit and it was tasty. Now for dinner. Appetizer-I started with the crab and avocado salad. I enjoyed making wraps with the lettuce. 5/5 Entree- I had the mussels and fries. Not my favorite, the mussels were good, but several were closed shells and the fries were shoestring which I don't care for. 3/5 Dessert- I had the rice pudding, it was ok, but I wouldn't order again. 3/5 read more

was lucky to snag a reservation at the new pasties, which was only open three weeks. Loved the dim lighting and ambience right off the bat. Friendly and attentive service. Extensive menu with many traditional French dishes as well as a few specials. My friend and I started off with chilled leeks appetizer as well as escargot and crusty bread. So buttery delicious. Next, we enjoyed a Caesar salad, a bar steak fritte, and sauteed spinach. Everything was perfectly seasoned. The steak was also cooked perfectly. While we didn't think we had room for dessert, my friend has a rule that she always orders chocolate mousse. If it is on the menu and I went for a single scoop of coffee ice cream, which was the most delicious I've ever had. Definitely will be back for another nice meal. read more

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I haven't been to their NY location so this was my first time. It's nice that they don't pack the dining room like sardines but it did get busy by the time we left round 9. Food was very good, the leeks vinaigrette was interesting, never had leeks as an appetizer like that but it worked. The escargot were so good with crusty bread to soak up all that yummy garlic oil. My friend and I shared a steak with sautéed spinach and finished with two desserts, coffee ice cream and the best chocolate mousse with chocolate pearls. Reason I'm giving 4 stars is the service was good but a bit impersonal and nowhere to hang or leave your coat. read more

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Had a wonderful brunch here today. We were the first ones in line. Opened promptly and the bartenders were extremely friendly, patient and knowledgeable (thanks Jeffrey!). Had the escargot, the steak tartare, and the onion soup, all of which were fantastic. Girlfriend's omelette and dad's eggs were also perfectly done. Lots of moms in there seemed to be enjoying their brunches. All in all, great experience and we will be back. read more

Pastis - The onion soup was so good I didn't manage to take a picture until it was gone! - French Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I snagged an early dinner reservation with a friend. We were both looking forward to dining at Pastis and were so excited to have gotten a table. We were seated along the back wall in a cozy booth/table. We started with two appetizers, the French million soup and a Caesar salad. Tje French onion soup is a crowd favorite and is served in a large soup cup it was bubbling with a cheese topping and looked amazing, my friend was so happy with her choice. The salad I ordered was a larger portion and everything tasted so fresh it was the perfect starter. For entrees my friend went with the steak sandwich and I ordered the bar steak. The sandwich was a huge portion (but had too much bread) and it was served with fries. The bar steak was the perfect portion and was prepared medium to my liking. It was seasoned to perfection and also served with fries. We also both ordered a cocktail, an old fashioned and espresso martini. Unfortunately, we didn't save room for dessert. I hope to return in the future for brunch. read more

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Very excited to try this new place out. We made reservations to come here for our anniversary with family that was in town. The vibe, the space and the atmosphere was def very cool and loved it. Service was 3.5 outta 5, our server went MIA several times. I ate the beef bourguignon, let's just say, why did I have macaroni noodles? Very very dry meat, not juicy at all, no sauce. Compared to Le Dip, Le Dip is 10x better. My partner liked the lobster frites, very good, salty but good. The prime rib was rare as rare could be, in my opinion it was not edible. The cocktails were very good, and refreshing. Happy we tried this place out but I'd personally go to the Le Diplomate over this place. Happy we checked it out but unsure if we'd go back and it's $$$$$$, like $$$$. If we are paying $75 for an entree, we expect 5 star service and that did not happen. read more

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Pastis is a quintessential French bistro, without needing to travel all the way to France. Unlike other parts of Union Market, your chances of finding street parking even during the weekend are fair. They have a covered, outdoor seating area with space heaters, but the ambiance inside is much much nicer. In fact, the bar area reminded me of the hustle and bustle of Le Diplomate. They have an extensive menu of cocktails, which was our choice, and we didn't really wander into their wine selection. Something that I found odd was the lack of descriptors for the cheese plate, nor any word from our server. If you love French onion soup, definitely get it. Loved the red winey broth, although the overall plate was on the saltier end. Frites are the original deal. The supreme burger was spot on, and the steak frites were juicy. Very spacious yet buzzing on a weekend. Reasonably priced in the overall scheme of DC dining these days. read more

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The scallops coquilles are one of the best things I've ever eaten. Don't skip the leeks for an appetizer and vanilla bean crème brûlée for dessert. Great service too. Noisy and bustling on a Saturday night. Try the off-menu Gran Pickle for a cocktail. read more

Wonderful family dinner while visiting DC. A highlight of our trip. Everyone loved what they ordered and great service.