I LOVE this place! Everything is organic, wild-caught and farm-to-table and it shows. All the food tastes incredibly fresh and very tasty. The portions sizes are also great. You leave feeling full and good about your choices. We also had the pleasure of meeting the owner, who was super hospitable and ensured we were happy with our meal and our service. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Provost is a fantastic addition to the Woodbridge/Brookland/ Mt. Rainier neighborhoods. This popular local restaurant is one that we are looking forward to becoming regulars at. For starters - the staff was excellent! They were very friendly and welcoming, worked well together as a team, and provided excellent recommendations. Deon did a great job talking through the menu and taking care of us and we look forward to seeing him back there! The food was very tasty! 90% of the food is sourced locally and the restaurant is looking to become a certified organic restaurant. The chicken wings were phenomenal ( buffalo sauce had a nice kick to it), the cheese balls and spinach artichoke dip were also very good. We also had the red snapper which was flavorful and well-seasoned. They also had a great cocktail list. As if we could not rave enough about Provost, prices were very reasonable! Provost is probably the only restaurant in the immediate area with rooftop dining. We sat upstairs and outside on a beautiful summer night and were able to watch the sun set. Inside also had a great setting with art, exposed brick, a large bar, and several tables along the side. Provost is looking to become more of a fixture of the community with spoken word events downstairs and yoga upstairs. We are really glad we tried Provost and will be back again soon! read more

Great food and vibes! I love the rooftop and the dj is always playing hits. The food is fresh and tasty and service is fast.

I've been to Provost at least 4 times in the last 1-2 months now. The first time I went was with my very best friend Rachel and we were so glad we discovered this place. It is BLACK OWNED and everyone working in this establishment is also black.... I love discovering new black owned businesses! I love the rooftop ambiance and the music they play while we enjoy brunch. It sometimes gets very hot on the rooftop, but each time I go, there are more and more umbrellas so that we are not roasting on the rooftop! The service here is phenomenal, everyone truly cares about your experience and the people you have with you at your table. Each time I've reserved, they try to ensure that I have whatever I need. The food hasn't missed yet--I've had the chicken and waffles, the crab cake, pancakes, chicken sausage, turkey sausage, I mean nothing has missed. They do have bottomless mimosas which is always a vibe, but their regular bar drinks are also delicious as well. My friends and I went on Saturday and it was really cool to be recognized by a few workers when we sat down. My friend and I told them that this was our new favorite spot and they would continue to see us frequently! I cannot wait to see what Provost @ night is like in the summertime! Thank y'all so much! read more

The lady who served us and made my drink was incredibly nice, had an amazingly calming aura about her, and was attentive without being intrusive. The food was so flavorful and fresh. We got the spinach dip to start - def appreciated that the chips were warm. I got the Cajun chicken and shrimp pasta with a side of fried cabbage *chef's kiss*! The fried cabbage had a mighty kick to it which I wish I could have handled, but alas my acids reflux does not let me be great, ha. My friend got the burger with a side of sautéed spinach and she seemed to really enjoy it - testimony given via a cleared plate! The place was very clean, it was pretty dead for a Thursday, but it was the week of Halloween and that seemed to be a theme in a few places I visited that week. Very good music selection! read more

Sad bar. Slow staff, too loud music and dirty. I wouldn't go back if they paid me. Avoid! So many other quality options nearby.

I came here for brunch on the recommendation of a friend and I am glad I did. I called to make a reservation and when I arrived I loved the covid- procedures (hand sanitizer, temperature checks, and contact tracing from at the table). They also sanitized the table and chairs prior to us sitting down. If I had any concerns about dining out, they allayed them instantly. We sat upstairs on the roof and it was perfect. I mean it was high 60s and that rooftop gave me the feeling like I was living life, which is a welcome feeling after 2020. I got the blackberry margarita made by Ms. Nina. My advice- GET IT! I love a margarita that is smooth but has some power behind it. The blackberry margarita was just that. I asked when she works because I'll be back for her margarita. I ordered the snapper with a side of pancake since I heard they had homemade syrup. The food was a-m-a-z-i-n-g! The snapper, I mean the pic speaks for itself. The grits were perfectly cheesy. The pancake was light and fluffy but the syrup that came with it was something special. This New England gal knows her maple syrups. This syrup was a beautiful golden color (like a grade A syrup) and it was light (think thin texture) but the flavor was really delicate and not overly sweet. My dining companions loved their dishes too, the shrimp and grits and french toast. Of course I sampled their dishes and I can do nothing but rave about this place. This black owned business with great food and service will be in my regular rotation now and it should be in yours too. read more

Provost - Snapper w/grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came to this lovely establishment with a group. Pros: Nice interior, great rooftop, great location nearby street parking is easy to find Cons: Everything else. Like other posters I so wanted to love this place. It was a great vibe upon walking in, but it was a downhill from there and I'm not talking the bunny hill. Think Black Diamond slope. My group was seated and realized one person hadn't arrived yet. When we asked, we were told we couldn't be served until that final person arrived - not food but WATER. So all of us are sitting with sun beaming on what felt like a hot dam$ tin roof (some of us next to a heater) and we were literally refused water. And not by an unknowing waitstaff person. By the owner! She literally said (rather stankily) "I told the person who made the reservation that you can't be served until everyone in your party arrives". Alrighty. Within a few mins our last party member arrives. A good 20 mins later we got water. About 30 mins later we got a "proof of life" that we had a server as they came to take our orders. Yay!! Who knew it would be an hour before a literal subset of orders came out (30% of our total orders placed). But we were going to let it slide because most of us had heard about the slow service and were going to let it pass. But the remaining 70% of our group's orders didn't come out until another hour later! Friends couldn't even be gracious and wait for others to eat because our food would've been long cold! This was to be part one of an Easter fun filled day with friends and unfortunately, a few people had to skip our next stop as the slow service threw off their entire day and they had to leave (some without eating). For timeline context, we were seated about 1pm and at 3:15pm 70% of our party still had not received their food. To be clear, my friends and I aren't a 'going off' type group when it comes to bad service. None of us are looking for, or need a free meal ticket etc. Particularly, in this situation during COVID with a black owned biz we all wanted to love & support. We literally sat and discussed how we empathized with the staff and owner and how we could best share constructive, yet positive feedback. But we were no match for the ambivalence and defensive stance of the owner, which is unfortunate. And here we are (on Yelp). Note to the Owner - As POC, my friends and I were, and still are, happy for your success in opening this restaurant which I'm sure certainly was more than a notion to get off the ground. But please understand that your business model related to customer service and food prep is not working. Your "still persevering" as you stated is not enough in the DC restaurant space. Primarily because several small, thinly-staffed restaurants face your same challenges and are making it work (we went to one immediately after). Suggestions - Try reducing your capacity. Let me repeat this for the people in the back...try REDUCING YOUR CAPACITY until you can work more efficiently. Consider bringing in a Consultant. Invest in more umbrellas for the roof (when possible). But above all, respect your patrons and make them feel appreciated/valued, even if you are stressed. Because honestly, if you would've simply said, "I'm sorry everyone, I will take care of you all next time. We are still working out some kinks" or had even offered to comp beverages etc. we would've rode for you into the sunset relative to future support. Yet, unfortunately you didn't give us this option. I personally made eye contact with you on the way out and you didn't even bother to say, "thank you for coming" despite the challenging time you knew my group had with service. My friends and I still want to see you win and though we won't be referring friends we are wishing you much success. read more

My husband and I were super excited about trying this place since it is in our neighborhood and it is also Black owned. We decided to order takeout because of safety concerns with the Covid variant and we wanted something nicer as we were celebrating a big milestone in my husband's career. We ordered four items, the spinach dip which literally was just a slop thrown on a bunch of chips that were so soggy. We had the super green salad which had two soggy sweet potato slices on top of rice on top of super limp salad. It was so unappetizing. We also got the bang bang shrimp and cauliflower based on other reviews we read. When you picked up either the breading immediately fell off because it was so soggy. Zero crisp. We even tried putting them in our oven to see if we could re-crisp them up. We were sadly disappointing. We took one bite and could not eat any of the food. It was not cheap and it stung a lot trashing $50 of food. read more

Hubby and I went here for dinner on a Saturday night . Although the staff was friendly the service was slow. I got a turkey burger & 1/2 & 1/2 fries. My turkey burger was salty and fries were cold & 1 bun was wet & soggy. Hubby got a burger it was Bland and 1 piece of the bun was wet & soggy. Probably won't return. I wish you much success. read more

The nickname Yaya has a very special place in my heart, as it's what I have my son saved as in my phone book. When we first entered Provost, we were cheerfully greeted by a server who went by the same name. Trying not to build up too much hope at the coincidence, my date and I ventured up to the rooftop deck full of expectation and excitement. The reviews of this place were glowing, and we couldn't wait to see just how accurate they were. After we walked out, I feel it my responsibility to say....they may even have understated what a great place this is. Let's get to that review, FFS. Flair: the restaurant is definitely off the beaten touristy path. Situated in the northeastern portion of DC, it's a bit of a hike if you're staying downtown. 6 miles as the crow flies, 36 minutes as the lunatics drive. That's with okay traffic. The restaurant itself is simple, unassuming, but warm and welcoming. The atmosphere is hip and trendy, the music is modern and enjoyable, and the decor is eclectic and interesting. The rooftop deck was awesome for our evening dinner. My only slight caution is to pay attention...you could miss the frontage as it sits between a pizza joint and a Chinese food place. Food: my date and I tend to over order. A lot. We went with 2 apps, the soup of the day, and 2 entrees. I had a rum punch that was delicious. Containing bits of fruit, the sweetness wasn't overpowering. Soup of the day was seafood chowder, which, for me, is like giving a 3 year old a chocolate bar. I get just as hyper if it's good, so there's that too. How good was it? I completed my first ever marathon in between the soup and entrees. That hyper, that good. There were giant bites of real seafood. Corn. Potato. Enough spice to let you know what's up and who's in charge. It was one of the best soups I've ever had. The tempura cauliflower was light and delicious. I'm not a huge cauliflower guy, but this was gooooood. The real star, however, was the cucumber dill dipping sauce. It was light, refreshing, and a perfect accompaniment. I asked for a second cup of it to bring home with me. If I could bathe in it, I would have. I had that much energy, remember? The fried Mac and cheese balls were decent, not too rich and overpowering. They came off slightly flat, but I was pretty satisfied that I didn't need a cheese coma after I finished eating mine...so overall they were decent. My date had the chicken cordon bleu. This was not your traditional chicken. This was batter fried, juicy chicken. It was exquisite. The salty ham paired well with the batter. The cheese was fabulous. The sauce was outstanding. It was a home run in any ballpark. My fried red snapper was divine. The fish was cooked to perfection. Light and flaky, I can see why fish eat fish. I almost wanted to become a fish just so I could eat this fish every day. The sauce was so beautiful it made me cry. Spicy, smoky, tangy...it had it all. The sides...often forgotten about (but not here), were on point. The coconut rice was light, fluffy, and gave the perfect about of tropical flavor. It went great with the sauce from the fish. The spinach was salty, garlicky, and cooked al dente. It's hard to get that texture with a veggie that cuts in size like it's been on Jenny Craig, but the chef managed it was precision. Service: Yaya was absolutely terrific. She was attentive, accommodating, funny, and made us feel so welcome, I half expected to get invited for thanksgiving dinner. The bartender (Keith?) was incredibly friendly. He came upstairs often to joke with his teacher friends, but made sure to consistently check on all customers. The staff handled our pop in (we had reservations for 8:30 but wanted to eat early) efficiently and with open arms. Couldn't have asked for a nicer, more pleasant experience. This place is outstanding, from top to bottom. Using locally sourced, organic, and sustainable ingredients, their contribution to the community and our dining experience was incredible. Would absolutely, enthusiastically recommend dining at this place. I hear brunch is fantastic. I'll find that mystery out this weekend. read more

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My friend forgot to make brunch reservations while I was in town and decided on this black owned gem on the Northeast side of town. The staff was friendly and very accommodating, especially Keith. We decided to order several things to try them out and we were not disappointed at all. The Red Snapper and grits was just heavenly that we got 2 orders. The Chicken and waffles and Crab Benedict were tasty as well. I need a coffee to get it together and whatever roast they had was perfect, plus they had different milks depending on your preference. We sat in the main dining area, while it is smaller, by the time we were seated the area was empty so no complaints for that. the area is well lit and I liked the music they played. The music varied from old school R&B, neo soul, reggae and current hip hop. I know my friend said she can't wait to go back and next time I am in town I will definitely drop in. read more

Provost - Red Snapper & Grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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The Service place was crowded, but they were short staffed. no music to enjoy on rooftop. I visited this restaurant due to the recommendation of the host at the Reparations Rally. I thought I this restaurant would have been Black owned. read more

Celebrating god-kid's 23 bday w/ a party of 20. While the staff seemed a bit overwhelmed with a party of the size, the food was pleasant, drinks were tasty, and we had a good time. Some of the items on the menu were sold out, but what was available made up for their absence. The Chicken Cordon Bleu was a tad over cooked, but the Chicken & Shrimp Pasta was a hit, as well as the stuffed shrimp. Will give a try again. read more

Provost - Blue Hawaiian Rum Cocktail - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Had one of the most delicious burgers ever. Service was very thoughtful--we had a great time.

Delicious food and a fun ambiance! We went for Sunday brunch and got the fish/grits and the chicken and waffles and it was all very tasty! The servers were very friendly and the drinks good too! A small space but a fun one! Would come again! My husband (who lived in NOLA for 8 years) said they were the best grits he ever had! read more

The Food has been always amazing! Service excellent no complaints! Also if you looking to have a private party! The catering is amazing! Yum! read more

I enjoyed the food so much. It's cooked to order and you can tell. It wasn't super busy when we went so food came out quick. We went for brunch and did bottomless mimosas. Server was sweet although a little frazzled. I get the feeling she was new. The only thing that stressed me was that we waited for an iPad so we could scan the QR code to see the menu. So random. Print them up, laminate and put on the table provost!!!! that didn't take away from the delicious food or friendly service. All the people around were super cute and friendly. Also, THEY HAVE A ROOFTOP!!!!! Perfect place to brunch and munch. I will be returning most definitely. read more

I loved the fact that it was black owned. The food and the service was B+. The only thing I would have suggested was their tea options. I would have appreciated different iced tea options (I know that sounded redundant but ‍) Other than that, we both enjoyed the food and we will be back!! read more

This little gem is amazing !! Black owned, yummy food, good drinks... simple brunch and cute rooftop perfect during COVID! read more

Provost - Crab Eggs Benedict, Turkey bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

So my black-owned business journey continues. I was looking for a nice spot in DC to have brunch so I made reservations and we headed over to Provost. Reservations were at 12 noon on a Sunday and it wasn't too busy. We sat on the rooftop and it had a nice outdoor vibe. I ordered the french toast, an egg, home fries and chicken sausage. The french toast came with a homemade cream spread and syrup. It was delicious. Also, the home fries were seasoned well and it was a nice amount. My husband ordered the red snapper with grits and cauliflower hash. I tried some of everything and it was good! The red snapper was a whole fish and very meaty and flavorful. We also got the herbal iced tea. Not your regular sweet tea but we really liked it. The service was quick and the wait staff was very friendly and attentive. I love supporting black-owned businesses and we will be back! read more

This is a lowkey bar/restaurant. Good for first dates and lunch dates. The breakfast/brunch is great for family dates especially when it's warm. I'm sure this spot sets the mood in the evening on the rooftop as well. The music taste is very good as well. You first walk in, they take what they feel are the proper precautions to ensure Covid doesn't affect their restaurant. They take your temperature and give you hand sanitizer. I made reservations, I believe there was a miscommunication between the host and whomever seats/serves you. We had to stand their and wait until I got the attention of someone else. Not a big deal, I can tell they were working hard due to it being Mothers Day. We were seated and given a nice waitress. I wish I remembered her name. Bt she reminded me of one of my aunts. Very down to earth and easy to talk to. You can tell she cares about her guest. The whole restaurant and staff gives a very homey vibe. Nobody is uptight and just wants your money, it feels like a family ran restaurant which makes me like it even more. Now for the food. I had the fried red snapper for the first time. I will say it wasn't bad, it also didn't make me have to die for more. Bt it was passing for my first time. I also know the next time to ask for more of the sauce on the side. My wife felt the same about her salmon. She usually likes her salmon to fall off when her fork touches it. Again, it wasn't smack yo mamma good and it also wasn't bad. My son ate ALL of his waffle though. One last tid bit. The service is just a tad slow, Bt my server let us know that everything is fresh and made with the order. So I do like that. And shout out to the young lady with the blonde hair cut. She seems like a manger with the way she was moving. I seen her doing multiple things from when I first walked in downstairs, to the upstairs. She was making sure seating arrangements were set guess were comfortable, drinks were full, helping the servers with food, made sure the bathroom was up to proper standards. Mind you, this was only the brunch menu, we do plan on going back and trying the dinner menu read more

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I came in on a Sunday for brunch and the restaurant was empty so I expected to get good or decent service and service was seriously God Awful...But, Food is actually really good and affordable for brunch. They have a nice hot sauce that they make in house. The Chicken and Waffles is nice the chicken is crunchy and tender while the waffle is soft, the Shrimp and Grits were good but the grits were really good and thick like grits should be, but the shrimp wasn't the best imo. Vibes were dope, they had cool textures and art on the walls and an interesting layout of random furniture like a cool mirror/glass circular armoire. Drinks were good and stiff like i like my cocktails which was great but the bar selection is very limited and service is so slow I never had the chance to get another round. Worth a try read more

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Yumm.. Brunch was awesome. Mimosas were on point!! Tasty!!! Pancakes!! Red snapper!! Grits! The only complaint, the service took a little longer than expected, but other than that food was great!! read more

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Very trendy and local black owned business! Very attentive customer service, relaxing ambience,cute outdoor patio, and not to mention yummy food and beverages. Recommend chicken cordon Bleu. Generous portion sizes. Great for dinner or lunch reservations. Free Street parking on Sundays! Highly recommend. read more

Really enjoyed the food I like the service though it was a tad bit slow. But it's worth it for good food. The staff was very courteous and nice. I definitely look forward to going back. read more

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I had heard great things about this restaurant from multiple neighbors so I was excited to go. I stepped into the restaurant and was met with the greeting "What are you here for?" Direct quote. There was no "hello" there was no "how may I help you". Given it's a restaurant, I would think that you would expect me to be coming to eat. I almost turned around and left but I was starving and decided to stay. The service was incredibly disjointed and slow. I ordered the crab cake with sweet potato fries with spinach. The spinach and crab cake were fairly good but not impressive. The sweet potato "fries" were irregularly cut pieces of sweet potato that someone threw into a frying pan and browned on the outside and left raw on the inside. No one came to check on me or offer me anything else. I was shocked when I asked for the bill and there was an automatic 20% gratuity. There was no service that warranted a 20% gratuity. I will say there was a private event going on at the same time so perhaps they were understaffed. But if you can't handle an event and regular customers at the same time, you need to plan for that. And to charge a 20% gratuity for non-service is absolutely reprehensible. read more

Dined here for a sporadic date and enjoyed everything!! My husband and I shared a salad with appetizers and ordered drinks. Superfood salad was delicious! Wings were awesome! Stuffed mushroom tasted great but not enough to share, for me. Calamari was fried perfectly. Drinks we're great, mixed very well! Everything was worth the wait and cost! Excited to try entrees another time. Rooftop was such a vibe! Black Owned and Beautiful!! read more

Provost - Superfood Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place is a few blocks down the street from me and I can't figure out for the life of me why it isn't packed! Hidden gem is an understatement! Rolled in Sunday brunch without a reservation to the rooftop deck. The deck was full of greenery and a great view of the neighborhood with the monastery in the background. They lit up a stress free candle at our table (I'm a law student how did they know). With the crystals at the bar and incense in the restroom they really try to set a vibe it was perfect for Sunday morning! My husband ordered a watermelon juice that I tasted. It was perfect. I ordered veggie eggs Benedict and cheese grits. I haven't had more perfect grits in Charleston South Carolina! My husband loved his chicken and waffles with homemade syrup and hot sauce. We will definitely be back! read more

You want to like this place so much that you allow what you should not. My beautiful friends bridal brunch was thrown off track one mishap after the other. The food took a very long time and was below average, the staff were either not trained or not interested in being welcoming, accommodating, professional, nor attentive, and the management was more like an official. I am vegan & ordered the avocado toast. Didn't hate it- didn't love it. I also ordered bottomless mimosas(priced at $20). Which I never got. We were given very strict rules under a very strict, agitated tone that didn't make any sense regarding bottomless mimosas. She was tired of seeing customers drinking bottomless who hadn't paid for it- cool, that's not us though. I received my plastic cup and waited for my own bottomless carafe. Instead I was poured a cup by a waitress who took the carafe with her. The guest seated to the left of me had already ordered hers and it had been sitting there 1/4 full for 45 mins. She ended up placing that carafe at the other end of the table with another carafe for those guests. I drink that glass and 20mins later I'm flagging another waiter to please fulfill my bottomless request. A gentleman comes back with a half empty carafe saying "Here." I asked "what is that?" It looked old- not cold, and it was half empty. At least have it appear to be fresh. He literally said "I don't know. Ima go ask" & left. Another 20 mins pass & the police who had laid the mimosa law down prior returned. After another 10mins I got her attention but by that time we had all finished our food and were ready to go. No one enjoyed their waffle and everyone admitted they could've cooked at home better for less effort. I informed her that I never got the bottomless mimosa experience - essentially my order was not fulfilled and didn't feel I should be charged for such negligence. She didn't like that, her tone went up, her body tensed up and she informed me that I would be paying for a glass of mimosa($10) because I drank the 1st cup. I shared my disappointments and she drove her disinterest and demand for my money. She claimed that she had already told me I was to share the old carafe the guest to the left had ordered and already began consuming since before my arrival. The entire table watched her aggressive behavior in silence as I disengaged-"I'm not going to argue with you." My closest friend interjected in disbelief that I did not order one glass I ordered bottomless and did not receive it. I asked for management and she broadly claimed that she was the manager. Tragic. She charged us all gratuity included and myself the mimosa. While bringing the food out the staff told one of us "move your phone out the way" before placing food down. They shouted orders at us -"HOMEFRIES?! WHO ORDERED THESE?!". They engaged in inappropriate conversation about "black culture" that they felt was funny when in reality we were all in shock and uncomfortable at the unprofessionalism. We couldn't believe how disastrous the experience was and how unapologetic, understanding, nor professional this establishment was. We ending up dining somewhere else immediately after because we were hungry, wanted alcohol, and to be treated with respect and care. We were very disappointed. read more

I was so excited to visit this black-owned establishment. Very nice set up. Hostess and waitress were very attentive and customer friendly oriented (hence the only reason for the 2 stars). That was the best part of the visit. I saw another table with a cup of iced tea and asked for the same. The waitress mentioned that it was the Provost Tea but they had run out and only a sip was left and if I wanted to try it I could. I said ok. She then came back and said well it's about a cup left, you can purchase if you like. LOL, I was like that's ok...not the bottom of the barrel. Anyway, we were wondering how do you run out of a specialty at the beginning of brunch, it was 11:30. So my brunch partner ordered a coffee with cream. The coffee arrived and then the cream. The cream once poured in the coffee curdled and never infused with the coffee. The waitress said "yeah a lot of customers don't like the fresh cream that we get from the farm". I'm sorry, I never heard of fresh cream curdling. If a lot of customers don't like it, you should think about changing up. On to the next, I asked what type of mimosas do you have. The waitress says orange, pineapple and cranberry. I say okay, I'll take a pineapple. The waitress says it's $1 extra. Not a problem but I am an advid bruncher and haven't experienced the upcharge for the pineapple or cranberry juice if it's part of the "mimosas". The reason I came... the beautiful looking red snapper with grits. Oh how I could not wait!! Well when the lil snapper arrived I was very taken aback. I inquired as to why the look and size was so different from the pictures. The waitress stated that well you know snappers come in all sizes. LOL LOL. Ummm yes I'm aware as I only eat seafood but anyway. Isn't there a standard size that you would serve to garner the same price point? Right, thought so. On to the grits...I have never in my life had grits as flavorless as these and gritty. Yes, I know stone ground grits (don't even know if these were) have a different texture but I still get mines smooth. The worst ever. The waitress comes back and says the chef had been running around looking for snapper. If you can't find it don't offer inferior size/food ... period. There were just too many excuses to the customer. Look at that turkey bacon my brunch partner ordered...there are no words. The home fries were delicious though. I'm sorry but I cannot recommend this spot at all. Lastly, the managers/Chefs do not set the servers up for success with this type of excuse-driven attitude they have to impart on customers. read more

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Fish taco looks very delicious, unfortunately (to me) had very little flavor. However, my wife did enjoy the Vegan Tacos. The place is very nice and clean. The vibe in this bar was very layed back and relaxed. A great place to unwind after a busy work day. 90's tunes by DJ Coco Spinelle was a plus . read more

Provost - Fish Tacos and a cold Heineken. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Super swank black-owned restaurant with delicious food and cute rooftop. Limited seating so keep that in mind. Cocktails were yummy too.

Wow. A million times WOW. I've driven past this place many times and finally went tonight. I'm kicking myself for waiting so long. This place is an absolute gem. First, the space is beautiful. Local art on the walls and a great rooftop patio. The menu is excellent and flexible for the vegetarians or vegans in your life. Everything we ordered was so good that we'd just stare as each other blankly as we tried and passed around each new dish, making yummy noises and occasionally dropping a four-letter word to precede "that's delicious." The staff was warm and knowledgeable and we never felt rushed. Our server, Brian, was such a pleasure. I plan to make Provost part of my regular rotation. If you're not in NE DC, make the trip. This place is worth it. read more

Let me start off by saying wow. Nina, you have a wonderful and enjoyable spot. You did that. I attend a birthday party up stairs on the loft. Everything was amazing, from the salad, bang bang shrimp to the Cajun chicken and shrimp pasta. By it being so good I'm going back tonight and grab some more. But if you want a low key spot and chill, Provost is the spot. read more

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Holy cow what can I say about this place? It's pretty damn awesome. My wife and I must've ordered about 10 items from the menu and each and every single one was downright delicious. Every food item blew our mind. The staff were also really courteous and friendly - only wish the service was a little faster but hey it's worth the extra wait for the food. read more

My friend and I ate here for an impromptu Friday night dinner. The staff was very friendly. We ate on their cute little rooftop. Everything we ate was delicious. I had the chicken lollipops with the jerk sauce and the fried whole snapper. My friend ordered the crab cake, which was good just a little small. Only complaint is the prices are a tad high for similar food in the District. They use mainly organic products so that might be the reason? Drinks and food are too pricey to become a regular spot, but everything was very tasty. read more

Provost - Fried Snapper with coconut rice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Hidden gem, has a very pleasant staff and a really nice roof! I'd recommend it if you're looking for somewhere with a nice ambience read more

Provost - Caramel Apple Cheesecake is very light and tasty! The fruit was fresh and the presentation was super cute. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I think it's hard to be a black business and extra hard to be a black business during a pandemic. So I try to be super intentional about where I spend my income. Provost is a gem on Rhode Island. The atmosphere is pleasant and they seem to implement covid 19 restrictions as well. I was happy to be seated on their rooftop which is honestly beautiful. Grits - yum! Server -sweet and accommodating. Cheese omelet was gross. My complaint is how I was treated after the omelet feedback. When asked --by a manager? Owner? Chef? Unsure --after two bites, I said the omelet wasnt appetizing. She pushed further " but I don't understand?!" Me: ok the omelet was oily-- I couldn't eat it- but the rest was good. Her : I don't understand whatchu mean 'cause we don't use grease. I think if I asked for a comped meal or a discount - then maybe I can see, said manager, chef, or whoever she was being defensive. Black people have high expectations and measure black businesses at a different standard- which can be unfair. But it's a pandemic!!! I would NEVER. The omelet and her antagonistic interaction with me left a bad taste in my mouth. Too many options in DC for nasty attitudes. Everything else was fine. It'll be a while before I go back. read more

They serve mostly (like 90%) organic foods and the price reflects that. I love that it's a made to order and the food seems very fresh. I appreciated the complimentary corn bread, but thought it a bit sweet for my taste. The salad dressing (vinaigrette) was also sugary. We had the snapper (whole fish!), cordon bleu, shrimp stuffed with crab (only 4 pieces for $18!), and a side salad. Everything was good, except for the sugary dressing. Also tried the spinach/artichoke dip that was pretty good. It took a while for the foods to come out (see above: made to order) so I wouldn't recommend it if you have young kids. Also, it was a nice idea to sit on the roof deck, but the flies were out of control. At one point, I (semi) jokingly asked for a fly swatter. Shooing the flies away while trying to enjoy my dinner definitely took away from the dining experience. Next time, we will definitely eat inside. Overall, I really like this local business and look forward to supporting it. read more