Really good BBQ we tried the brisket, sausage, and turkey. Solid sides and freshly brewed iced tea.read more

The brisket here is incredibly tender and flavorful. Has the perfect texture. It has real BBQ…read moreflavor without being overpowering. You can eat it without any sauce which means the meat itself is great. The pickled onions and pickles are genuinely good enough to eat on their own. It's pretty pricey - spent $42 for 1 side and ~1lb of meat... after tax, so I did have enough for two meals. The sausage is soft but meaty, clearly made in-house, with a nice smoky flavor throughout. The mac and cheese is rich and solid. It's a pretty standard good BBQ mac and cheese, nothing crazy but well done. Overall, I was surprised by how good this place is given how casual it is. Just know it will be pricey- but that's everywhere now

The Greatest Bartender in the History of Our Country - if the Country were just the Navy Yard…read more Let me tell you, I've been to a lot of bars. Beautiful bars. But nobody, and I mean nobody pours a drink like Elle at Suzie Q's. People are always coming up to me, very smart people, and they say, "Sir, where do I get a tremendous cocktail?" I say: You go see Elle. Other bartenders, they give you a weak pour. Very sad, frankly. They don't know what they're doing. Total disasters. But Elle? She gives you a beautiful pour. The best pours ever. Big, strong guys come up to her at the bar with tears in their eyes and say, "Thank you, Elle, for saving my happy hour." Her drinks are huge. Fantasticly flavorful. The absolute best ingredients. Other places want you to drink terrible, watery drinks. Not on Elle's watch! She is a winner, I know winners, and she's one of them, and she is making mixology great again. If you want a bad drink, go somewhere else. If you want perfection, you go see Elle at Suzie Q's . Five stars. Believe me!

No, just no. This could very well be because a couple of Gen Xers came here after a match thinking…read morethey could sit down for some barbeque for dinner. It is, however, a bar that serves the equivalent of savory snacks. And an understaffed one at that (I full well understand finding workers is a problem, these days). Bartender was cheerfully performing acrobatics to keep up, he deserved his large tip. Everyone, inside and out, was clearly enjoying themselves, there with friends for post-game fun, camaraderie, and pool. I suppose that is all you need to know. A bar, not a restaurant, that attracts large crowds.

DCity Smokehouse opened this additional location in SE. They have food and drinks and a very small…read morebar. The food menu is not extensive but if you're a BBQ fan then it should be enough. They have pretty decent happy hour specials and times. Service has always been good. Staff is pretty friendly and welcoming.

I've tried the DCity Halfsmoke! Their food is cooked great, tastes decent, and overall mild. I…read moreespecially enjoyed the halfsmoke's casing and initial spice level. But I noticed the spiciness did kinda fizzle out after 3 bites. The space is small. Can't say much else on customer service or cleanliness because I only popped my head into the store and had ordered from their food truck beforehand. Parking can be tricky depending on your preferences and time of day. Listen, this place's reputation precedes me and I would never try to take that away from them, but I do think they could improve on portion sizes, pricing, and overall chili flavor. Overall, I'd recommend at least 1 visit and take it from there.

I have been going to Barrel since they opened in the mid 2010s. As someone who loves whiskey this…read moreis the place to go for a range of offerings. The bar staff has always been knowledgeable on providing recommendations. For instance, they were the first place I tried the Old Forrester Birthday Bourbon. While it's not something I get frequently, since then I treat myself to it every full moon. They have selections from around the world and I have sent many friends here and they have been impressed. Also while their menu seems small-please know everything they offer that they do very well. The burger is delicious, the fries, the mac and cheese and wings are some of my favorite items. Go and enjoy!

Popped in for happy hour on a Friday around 5pm. Arrived when it was still pretty slow and was able…read moreto take my pick for seating at the bar. The bartender was friendly and helpful, I'm not a whisky girl so I went with wine. My partner tried a whiskey that was recommended and then a whiskey based cocktail that were both really good. For food we tried the fat fries they were delicious, hot fresh and plentiful! My partner also ordered the chicken sliders, 3 fried chicken (thighs I believe) on biscuits with a drizzle of honey. The sliders were a bit dry for my liking and lacked any flavor/seasoning. Chill vibes and good service I would definitely return!

Tickets to Nats game and didn't want stadium food. After running late due to traffic we explained…read moreto waiter we were in a rush. 30 minutes from sitting down we had two drinks, old fashions were excellent, and two entrees and the bill paid. We didn't miss a pitch! Food is on par with stadium food as far as price...quality is WAY better. Both inside and outside seating.

Came for dinner after the Braves/Nationals game…read more We were seated immediately, we beat the crowd form the game. House dinner rolls , tequila filet tips, blackened salmon salad. The food was delicious and the portions were perfect. Great atmosphere inside, they do have outside seating. Was a little loud but it was okay.

Very Good Pizza... an excellent balance of sauce, ingredients and cheese (and for those who like…read moreextra sauce you can order a dipping cup of their sauce for [ I think ] .69 cents)... Worth it...!

Emmy Squared Pizza in Navy Yard never disappoints. Every single time we visit, the food is…read moreconsistently delicious, and that's hard to find these days. The pizza is absolutely incredible. The crust is what keeps me coming back--buttery, perfectly crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with flavor. Every bite reminds you why this place has such a great reputation. It's comfort food done right. Their salads deserve just as much recognition. They're always fresh, generously portioned, and full of flavor. Whether you're pairing one with a pizza or enjoying it on its own, you really can't go wrong. What I appreciate most is the consistency. After multiple visits, the quality has never slipped. Great food, a welcoming atmosphere, and a team that always delivers a great experience. If you're in Navy Yard and craving pizza, Emmy Squared should be at the top of your list. Between the unforgettable buttery crust, outstanding salads, and consistently excellent food, it's easily one of my favorite spots in the neighborhood.

My wife and I decided to come here before a Nationals game. We went and sat at the bar and were…read moreimmediately greeted by the bartender. She gave us some menus, some glasses of water, and also told us some things about the menu. We saw that they had a bottomless brunch option that allowed us to get bottomless mimosas or margaritas until 4 PM. We both decide to go with margaritas. For an appetizer, we ordered the PICKLING + MD BAY SEASONED WINGS , which were absolutely amazing! The hot honey really brought out so much flavor in the wings. For entrées, my wife ordered the super lump crab cake omelette, and I ordered the hanger steak and eggs. My wife's omelette was full of crab and was amazing! My steak was seasoned very well and was flavorful! Both of our entrees came with circle hash browns similar to Chick Fil A's which are my favorite! The food was absolutely delicious! The bartender made sure we got our money's worth and constantly refilled our margaritas whenever they got low. We ended up having about 6 margaritas each. This was an amazing brunch deal. The food was delicious and the customer service was excellent. We will definitely be back!

Food was surprisingly underwhelming. We go to the Silver Diner often and I assumed it would be an…read moreequally (if not more) tasty, elevated experience. Overall, it was slightly worse than the diner downstairs. The food quality wasn't worth the price, which was unfortunate as we were looking forward to visiting Social for a while and finally went on a birthday. The ambiance is nice and chill but the tables are a little too high for the seats. We got the queso fresco pretzels, wagyu sliders, five napkin chicken sandwich, lobster lobster lobster pasta, flourles chocolate cake, and churros. The best bite was the bacon ricotta flatbread. The lobster pasta sauce was underwhelming and the desserts both tasted off. Service was friendly enough, but the experience still was a disappointment overall.

I tried Founding Farmers during my first time visit to D.C. and it did NOT disappoint! Byron was my…read moreserver and he was super kind and attentive. I ordered the Farmer Breakfast - it's a great choice if you want to mix and match sides. I got a biscuit with jellies and it was delicious!

Hello Jose was the…read morebest server I've had in a long time. He made my birthday brighter

Bammy's is an old faithful in my book! I've been here several times over the years, and I've always…read morehad a consistently good experience. The staff are always friendly and make good conversation, and the drinks are always a good strength. Most recently, I tried one of the flavored margaritas and left very pleased! When I come here, I typically get the curry goat, which comes with rice, chickpeas, and potatoes. The most recent time I visited, the potatos were going to take a little longer to cook, so they offered me a choice between cabbage or greens instead. I went with the collard greens, and they were really good! They seemed to be cooked with a lot of butter, which was new for me when it comes to collard greens, but I still loved them overall. Bammy's is located in Navy Yard, so parking isn't always the easiest. But if you're able to snag a spot or you're already walking around the area, I definitely recommend stopping by!

**** First off - this is a review for Union Market location. ****…read more Expect straight island time and beyond when ordering from this location. It took almost 20 minutes for the food on a Thursday afternoon. I appreciated the self order kiosk but you'd with all hands on meals it wouldn't take as long. As for the food, it was a big miss unfortunately. The cabbage was mushy. Decent taste though. The peas in the rice were hard and undercooked. The jerk chicken was cooked nice and moist. However, they put a mango sauce on top which maybe its me, but that was not the play. The beef patty was the best part of the meal but was one of the flattesr patties I've ever had. I may try to go back and try something else since its super close but I'm not going to rush to do so.

Great burgers. I really like the fries They are different from most fries. There is a. Casual…read moreatmosphere. Good beer selection.

LOVEEEE the vibe at Hill East Burger. It makes me feel like I was easily transported to Brooklyn or…read moreBaltimore. It gives chill, with quality food. The interior is thoughtful with fun chachkies all around and exposed brick. And the food/beer selection is pretty good too. I've enjoyed the "OK burger". And the seasoned curly potato wedges!!! I would come back just for these. sooo sooo good. I also love how many sauce options they offer. The team is always really friendly and attentive. Chicken nugs and Lancaster burger are so so. I didn't really enjoy the arugula on the burger because it got wilted fast.