Rosa&#x27;s Diner

I went here before catching my flight.... We didn't make reservations because we didn't truly know…read morehow many people were coming. There were 6 of us and we had about 1.5 hour wait... for such a busy restaurant, we were ok waiting and our flight wasn't for several hours. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Once in, they stored our luggage in a closet behind the host station. I thought that was very nice as we didn't know where we'd be putting it. Our server was very friendly and offered recommendations. We ordered a few bottles of mimosas and they came with 3 juices. (calamansi was my favorite juice) we also had hibiscus lemonade and Hawaiian Punch. I had LOADED BREAKFAST BISCUITS and it was very delicious. I subbed regular sausage for turkey and it was on the side. The picture doesn't do it justice because I found myself wanting to try and recreate this recipe at home. The vibes were good. Food was delicious and the server was amazing. Would come back here.

I can't believe I've lived in the DMV this long and am just now trying Unconventional Diner! The…read morename definitely fits as the brunch was anything but ordinary and packed with flavor. Service was a little slow at first, but the food definitely made up for it. The chicken & waffles were incredible: juicy, tender chicken with a crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside waffle. The shakshuka was equally flavorful and had me feeling like I wasn't even in the DMV! If you're looking for a unique brunch spot, definitely add this one to your list. **I'd recommend making a reservation**, especially with the foot traffic from the nearby convention center.

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Tip-Top Chop

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Caribbean Shrimp & Grits

St. Anselm

4.4(1.2k reviews)

1.5 mi

Wow x3 If you love steak, gourmet cocktail, comfort food…read morewith a fine dining twist - this is the place. This place definitely lives up to its name! Place: it has more of a casual feeling with some ambience. Feels comfortable with wooden furnitures. Service: I believe we had Micah who was just exceptional- very personable and gave us the perfect recommendations. Fast and prompt service. Food: every dish we ordered was amazing. Cobb salad was really great- but the bacon on top was theee best bacon I've ever had. I've been content with just that order. Amazing oysters- fresh and condiments went very well. Now steak was Cooked to perfection and seasoned well. Now-- I am not a "bread lover" but Micah said the place was known for its biscuit (they charge for it and I would too if it's this good). Told him about my lukewarm love for the bread and he said "I would order it for educational purposes". I like education , especially this kind of education so I did- and yes, it is true. It was theee highlight of the night. Oh it's special. Crispy- and buttery almost like half croissant and half biscuit. The jam and pimemto cheese just out of this world. We actually came home and researched the recipe of "wanna be- st. Anselm biscuit" Definitely one of the best educational experience I've had. Price: I thought it was reasonable. Great portion of food that's why. St. Anselm - thank you and we shall make some excuse to come back to DC to come here again.

I have only visited for brunch so far, and was quite pleased! We ordered a nice array for the…read moretable, and the standouts (in my opinion) were the chocolate chip pancakes and the breakfast potatoes. The pancakes were perfectly fluffy and a nice treat for the table. The breakfast potatoes were so crispy it was genuinely a marvel. The brunch fare other than that was quite standard, and solid. The atmosphere is nice and cozy. That said, there were a few things I would love to see. The coffee/tea menu wasn't quite too extensive for a brunch spot (would have loved more non-coffee drinks). There are also some upcharges to be aware of not on the menu (like cheese in eggs), which is not all too uncommon for brunch but still something to note!

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Grilled Oysters

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Carrot Cake

Ted's Bulletin Noma

In town on business, just went to get some breakfast at Ted's Bulletin Noma and was seated but…read morenever received any service for 10 minutes, so I just got up and walk out. If I was the owner I would be not be happy! Good luck Ted. The service needs improvement

I've met a few Teds in my day, but this one topped them all. I traveled to DC for business and…read moreleisure purposes, and one night, my party of five decided to ring up Ted for a date in a booth. Ted's Bulletin Noma is a short walk from the hotel I rested my sad little head at, so two minutes after walking in, we were seated in the dark-lit environment that almost put me back to sleep. Despite the nearby ceiling vent dripping condensation on the right shoulder of the highest-paid individual in our group, we enjoyed the deviled eggs app and refreshing tap water. I ordered the chicken and biscuits, and I must say, I'd sell my soul for those dead bird sandwiches. The server was young and energetic, but the service was slower than that of Suddenlink internet. I'll be back once I finally get a raise to afford the $3 sausage gravy add-on next time.

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Yellow

4.4(222 reviews)

1.5 mi

The rumors are true. It really is that good…read more Had the: Breakfast hummus w/ pita chips. Imagine the creamiest hummus you've ever had. The pita chips with chewy enough to know they just made them and firm enough to do its job The raspberry chocolate pastry. A few moments of bliss. The Za'atar breakfast sandwich with kefta. This is something you won't find anywhere else in the city. Highly recommend. This place helps make Union market district the hottest place to be in DC.

It's been a year since I visited and I still think about the items:…read more Orange blossom croissant Cardamom morning bun Za'star croissant Breakfast egg pita Halawa Honey Latte Coconut cardamom iced coffee I think about the eggs in the pita every time I eat breakfast. Nowhere has given me such a balance of flavors and such perfectly cooked food. The standard was set the day I ate at Yellow and it may never be matched. Service was impeccable, the staff was friendly and answered all of my questions. When I visit a new spot, I want to try it all. The space was busy but friendly and service was quick. Ambiance was lively and productive, a great way to start the day. If I lived even remotely near Yellow, I would stop there every morning.

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Hummus & a pita chip

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Breakfast Egg Pita (~$10) + Kefta (+$3) & Breakfast Batata (~$7)

Le Diplomate

4.3(5.8k reviews)

0.6 mi•Logan Circle

This was easily one of the strongest dining experiences I've had in Washington. The server knew the…read moremenu inside and out, gave solid recommendations, and stayed on top of everything without hovering. We went with the steak frites, onion soup, and steak tartare, and every dish delivered. Great food backed by service that actually stands out. This place is on my list whenever I'm back in Washington.

What a special place in Washington, DC we have here…read more It is said a lot of members of congress dine here and I can understand why. Everything is delicious here!!! I started here for my birthday with some escargots, fantastic. Pro-Tip: Don't forget you can dip that terrific breadbasket they give you with some of the leftover garlic sauce from your escargots. We both decided to split the Beef Bourguignon. The most tender beef you can imagine, you do not need a knife to eat, and it was accompanied with buttery goodness in the creamy potatoes and some carrots for good measure. For dessert we ordered the vanilla bean crème brûlée. French dessert at a French restaurant was a no brainer. The top of the dessert packed a crispy, sugary, slightly burnt tasting palate cleanser that definitely will keep you a pick me up, who needs an ECT shock to get the heart going when you can take a scoop of pure sugary bliss! This is a must go to if you are in the DC area, but be sure to make reservations it fills up quickly. As always people SYOY!!!

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Escargot

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Bar and breads

Bistro Du Jour

4.3(123 reviews)

0.9 mi

Great decor and ambiance. Pleasant and promp service added to the experience. I had the…read morePamplemousse Brûlée and OMG! It arrived at my table looking like a fine piece of art. Excellent sweet notes from the Brûlée and sour notes of the grapefruit made it delectable, added with fresh berries on top. You gotta try it!

The atmosphere is lovely, but unfortunately the food fell completely flat. We started with the…read moreToutes Les Bouches. The deviled eggs were good, although there was barely any caviar. The cheese puffs and artichokes were mediocre, and the macarons were fine but nothing memorable. The tarte flambée was slightly below average. It tasted mostly like cheese and fat, with none of the depth or balance I expected. The biggest disappointment was the steak au poivre. We ordered it medium rare, which our server specifically said was also the chef's recommendation, but it arrived somewhere between medium and medium well. More surprisingly, it was one of the toughest steaks I have ever eaten. At $49, that is unacceptable. The mashed potatoes were equally disappointing: bland, not buttery, and nothing like the rich French pommes purée I expected. We also ordered the carrots, but they never arrived. At least we were not charged for them. The crème brûlée was good, but a good crème brûlée could not redeem the meal. The service was attentive and polished. The restaurant was also nearly empty at 5 p.m. on a Friday, with only one other table occupied inside and a few people outside, which in hindsight may have been a warning sign. Beautiful room, decent service, deeply disappointing food. I would not return.

1.7 mi•H Street Corridor/Atlas District/Near Northeast

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Paris- Brest Au Saumon Fume

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Bellini and mimosa

Tiffany's Bar and Bistro

4.6(51 reviews)

I feel so conflicted leaving this review, as I like to support local businesses and the service was…read moreabsolutely excellent, and the place was cute. The food, however, was unfortunately very mediocre. We came for brunch on a Sunday around 11 and the place seemed dead. Both my French toast & bacon were overcooked to almost burnt and didn't taste very good as a result; the French toast was also served without syrup, and when I asked for some, it caused some sort of commotion in the kitchen that we could hear. It sounded like the regular chef wasn't in yet or something & whoever was cooking kept telling the server there was no syrup until the server got fed up & got it himself. Just bizarre. I'm rounding up to 3 stars because I loved our server, a mature gentleman who was funny & did an excellent job, but the food missed the mark.

This restaurant is a hidden gem on H street. Family owned, attentive service and you can taste the…read morelove they put into all of their dishes. Make sure to ask for extra pita for the sampler hummus! My favorite hummus was the beet one. I also had the Royale Wagyu Burger and it was juicy and filling. Their outdoor patio would be the perfect space to host a private event!

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Founding Farmers DC

4.0(18.6k reviews)

1.0 mi•Foggy Bottom

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!

Such amazing food!! Great vibes!! Byron is so attentive and kind :). Chicken and waffles was a…read moremust!!! Spicy or southern both slap.

Cute bar area

Steak frites with lemon garlic roasted broccoli

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Iced coffee with the cutest side of cream!

Old Ebbitt Grill

4.2(11.8k reviews)

0.5 mi

When you travel 700 miles away and that's where your favorite restaurant is and they get you in at…read more7:30 at night. You know you scored and they have the best crab cakes ever brings me right back to Baltimore when I was a kid. The salmon is absolutely incredible. The shrimp pasta you can't go wrong at this place. The waiters and waitresses are incredible. The ambiance is great. It's just brings you back to something that you just don't see anymore. Definitely would recommend this place to anyone and can't wait to get back to DC to go here again

A lovely ambiance, the food selection was excellent, and the staff were very attentive to all our…read moreneeds.

Inside part of restaurant

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

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Fried Oyster Deviled Eggs

Milk & Honey Southern Inspired Kitchen

3.9(520 reviews)

1.7 mi

I loved my experience here. My food was good. The drinks were delicious and the service was top…read moretier. My server Justine was welcoming and attentive. My table never went without. 10/10 highly recommend. I definitely will be going back again.

Just had brunch and we had the most amazing waitress, Justine took care of us like we were family,…read morelol. She Checked on us to make sure we had everything we needed. If you're lucky you'll have the pleasure of her waiting on you.

Interior/ Entrance

Chocolate cake

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Cheesecake Pancakes

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Kristin S.

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4

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23 days ago

I genuinely don't know how to write a normal review for Rosa's Diner because I am still emotionally processing what happened to me here. THIS GRILLED CHEESE. Look at this thing. Multiple cheeses, perfectly toasted bread, TOMATO JAM melting into all that gooey, crispy, cheesy insanity... I could have been having the worst day of my life and this sandwich would've fixed at least 97% of it. I'm not exaggerating when I say it was the best grilled cheese I've ever had. I actually wanted to cry. It was so ridiculously good that I briefly considered making irresponsible life decisions just to ensure I could eat it again tomorrow. And then there were the onion rings?! Crispy, golden, ridiculously good--and the whole plate looked like it had been sent down from the heavens specifically to make me forget all my problems. But the food wasn't even the best part of the experience. Every single person working here was unbelievably friendly. It had that rare feeling where you walk in as a stranger and somehow feel like you've been coming there for 20 years. Everyone was warm, welcoming, and genuinely seemed happy to have us there. And Stiveen, our server, was an absolute GEM. Attentive, friendly, personable, and just the kind of server who makes you feel taken care of without hovering. Basically, Stiveen understood the assignment. Rosa's Diner, you have officially set an unreasonable standard for grilled cheese. I will never be able to order one anywhere else without thinking, "Yeah... but it's not Rosa's." 10/10. 5 stars. Would recommend to everyone I know. Would write poetry about the grilled cheese. Would probably defend it in court. read more

Natalie O.

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3

3 months ago

We had breakfast at Rosa's Diner and had the pleasure of being served by Stiveen. From the moment we sat down, he was friendly, welcoming, and attentive. He made sure we had everything we needed, checked on us throughout our meal without being overbearing, and provided excellent customer service from start to finish. Food was great and the ambiance is a little noisy but was still able to have a conversation. read more

Kynlee P.

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3 months ago

Our server Stiveen was so sweet and kind. The environment was cozy and an amazing experience. I got the Burger Melt and all the food tasted amazing. The fries were really good. Not too expensive but for soda it is not free refills. Overall 10/10 read more

Joe M.

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4 months ago

Wow wow! Incredible food. From the Chicken and Waffles to the Chicken sandwich with special Mumbo sauce. Coffee was incredible, try the Cinnamon Cappuccino. My go to Diner for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner. read more

Jordan C.

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3 months ago

Stiveen was so nice and food was amazing. 10/10 try the pop tarts and avocado toast. The atmosphere was amazing. We were a group of three. We walked right in and got instant service. read more

Katelyn T.

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20 days ago

Stiveen was a great server and made our experience great. The food came out quickly and tasted great

Fuckme M.

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1

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12 days ago

BEST DINER IN DC!!! Stiven is the best server in town food was delicious. YOU HAVE TO COME!

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