Snappy's has been around for a couple of years now (almost four I think) and it's one of the…read morecoolest spots in DC. It's got small in its name for a reason. It's definitely small, intimate, and cozy. Vibe from decor and style is definitely old school. Think exposed brick and vintage signage. Great charm. Love the mural on the back patio. Bathroom is in the basement and it's lit up with red lighting. Makes sense the bathroom is in the basement as the building is from the early 1900s. Drinks are good and CHEAP. I'm talking six bucks for a beer or ten bucks for a frozen boozy coffee. Nice selection of beers, spirits, and cocktails...all at around ten bucks! They even have snack foods like bagel bites, popcorn, chips, and a couple of other items. Service is cool-customers are treated like regulars even if you're a once or twice a year visitor like me. Dog-friendly makes them even radder!

This is a great little spot. I recently met up in this tiny space with a group of friends during a…read moreweeknight. This is a classic dive bar. Don't expect to come here and order a high end cocktail or the complex wines from California. This is very much a beer establishment. I wasn't really feeling drinking the night that I met up with everyone but enjoyed they had a cooler with water to refill on my own. The inside bar has great AC, which was much needed on the hot and humid summer night we visited. There is also a back patio area. I'm glad my group decided not to go back there between the humidity and smoking in the back. There is also food on the menu, but it's fairly basic. i wasn't feeling it so just ended up eating when I got home. Overall, it's a very fun and hipster space that you might expect in a city that isn't DC! That's a plus and why I think this gets 5 stars alone on that fact!

This is a super, vibey lil' neighborhood bar…read more From the live DJ playing a little funky set that was prime for a two-step to the eclectic murals and lights, it was very easy to settle in here. Although the space is on the smaller side, there was plenty of bar seating, an ample number of booths and the drink prices were a good deal. If I lived a little closer, I could see myself dropping by much more frequently. T he only downside that felt apparent to everyone I came here with, was the strong smell of fried fish. I personally wasn't too phased, assuming it as part of their menu. But the longer we settled in we realized it was coming in from an adjacent business which is incredible hard to control. With that being said, we smelled like fried fish when we got into my friends car and the smell followed us everywhere for the rest of the night. Like I said, I understand that's a hard thing to control but it may be something to be mindful of if you've got anywhere you need to go after. Overall though, totally in love with the laid back vibes here and would definitely return.

Great neighborhood spot, really welcoming environment, great music and a nice set of great…read moremotorcycles parked out front at least one night a week.

Happy Hour is a sweet deal! Half off custom cocktails. We needed a place to wait with…read moreair-conditioning for our reservation next door so popped in here for a quick cocktail. They have fun drinks on their menu. I'd recommend the 829 mojito but I was feeling the Dark and Smoky. The interior is nicely decorated and the lounging areas are very inviting. The bartender was nice, friendly, and efficient. We contemplated coming back for their hookah (which also has a good happy hour deal) but ended up being too full after dinner.

Can't believe I'm about to give up this secret but Entitlement Lounge is a hidden gem in DC! As…read moresoon as we walked in the establishment we were welcomed with a drink ticket that allowed us to get one free drink during happy hour (this was a nice little surprise). There were a variety food options to choose from on the happy hour menu . I ordered the Mac and cheese and fried catfish and it was delicious. My friends ordered the garlic Parmesan wings, bbq wings, old bay fries and salmon sliders and I didn't hear one bad review. All of the staff was friendly (ask for Bre she'll take care of you). Both DJs were a vibe and definitely had me and friends there way longer than we anticipated. The only reason I took away a star is because the air conditioner didn't seem to be working. They did have huge fans in there to try and cool it down but they didn't seem to work. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by Entitlement Lounge. You won't be disappointed!

Jane Jane offers the perfect intro to DC, but if it's your first time, know that they do not take…read morereservations. That means, come early to avoid the crowd. For context, my last visit to DC in my teens, I was looking to view DC, in a new light, as an adult. Entering Jane Jane somehow felt like home. The intimate, inclusive, dimly lit bar, decorated to feel both modern and vintage reminded me of my favorite spot in Houston, Nobies. While Nobies offers great food, Jane Jane kills it with their cocktails...and the complimentary bowl of cheese its...perfect bar food I guess? Their legend's menu is just that. Although I came in anticipating ordering one drink, that one turned into two after trying the "A La Playa". I'm not sure I'd sip it on the beach, but the sweet, slightly Smokey, fruity concoctions now lives on my list of favorites drinks. It has the perfect balance of flavors. While a $17 cocktail is not an everyday outing (for me atleast), their drinks are strong, and legends worth trying. The shenanigans on 14th are just a welcome bonus.

I came here with the sole purpose of getting a frozen pina colada because I'd seen it on tiktok…read more It's hard to get in here as they are always full. There was a folded standing menu on the bar and the first item there said the frozen pina colada was a special for the month so I was happy they still had it. What I got wasn't frozen and tasted awful, then I noticed another person at the bar with a frozen drink and looked up the picture on tiktok and saw that my drink was indeed in the wrong cup. So I asked the bartender (maybe I forgot to say frozen) if this was a regular pina colada and he said "no you ordered drink name xyz" with mezcal (which is why it tasted bad to me) I said no I didn't, I ordered the pina colada and he proceeded to argue with me with an attitude. I'm like dude the music is so loud in here, just admit you didn't hear me. I know what I ordered. I can't make up a drink name for something I don't know exists because I never looked at the flat menus he handed me. I had to take one star off because that just killed the vibe.

I just spoke to a really kind lady named Angela I was looking for a resolution to my reservation…read moreissue I was having but quickly assisted me and resonated with my stress I felt heard so shoutout to her!!

Perfect date night spot. Interior transports you to another country. Vibe is great…read more Food is delicious. We got 2 cocktails, an appetizer, and a Lamb Tagine (an order is more than enough for 2 people). Service was fine. This should be on most people's top 20 lists of places to try in DC.

HH Review: Metro'd here after work to meet a friend for a bite and some drinks. Located just a few…read moresteps from Rhode Island station and also immediately off of the MBT. At 5:20ish, we were the only ones there, but it filled in and by the time we left at 7 no seats were open. We loved being by the big open window for people watching. They had a projector with soccer playing above our heads. There was a crafts and cocktails group table behind us and there were also multiple dogs inside! Fun vibes. We ordered the Moscow Mule and the mezcal Margarita--both were strong and flavorful. For snacking, we had the chips and guac, empanadas, and chicken croquetas. The bartenders were both awesome! Will be coming back!

Outstanding bar with appetizers and a Latin flair…read more Nice vibes. Folks were enjoying themselves. I had one cocktail, a Margarita with Mezcal tequila served with Tajin on the rim and slice of lime. It was nicely made and well presented. Service was great. The bartender absolutely knew what he was doing. I missed the cut-off time for the kitchen and missed out on the empanadas. Next time I'm there, I will try out the empanadas.

OKPB is located on a popular street surrounded by many restaurants and has a lot of ambience…read more Visited this place for the first time with my partner and a friend from California, and our bartender James was incredible! Very attentive and talkative, with great knowledge about both spirits and causal life. The inside is small and cozy with very warm lighting. I would suggest sitting at the bar since the individual tables seem very close together, but otherwise it was fantastic. Would definitely recommend this spot if you're looking for a chill and easygoing spot to grab a drink. If you're not super familiar with cocktails, the bartenders all seem well versed and are able to give great recommendations based on your tastes. I'll be coming back in the future for sure!

We had an incredible experience! We popped in after a conference to wind down and had some amazing…read morecocktails. Staff was quick to respond and friendly. We love the vibe in this cozy little speakeasy. Fun decor, and hidden bathrooms behind bookshelves made the experience even more interesting. Highly recommend.

Black owned business…read more I've been wanting to try this place for a long time and I'm glad that I finally did. First, don't expect table side service, you have to use a QR code to order your meal and put in an "order" to speak with someone. While this wasn't the best, it worked for what we needed which was to ask questions about the menu. Next, you cannot get a glass of wine during the weekend brunch/lunch but you can purchase a bottle and take the rest home. Lastly, there was nobody at the front door so we simply walked into the restaurant and sat ourselves. Beautiful restaurant however, more on the speakeasy/rustic side. Now that I've gotten that out of the way, let's get into why I gave this place a good rating. Well, the wine selection and pasta were enough to make me beyond happy. But the cost was a bit questionable. Pasta- shrimp and caviar (can't remember the sauce) but know this dish was hearty, bursting with flavor, and freshly prepared. It was absolutely delicious with every bite. Wine selection- I ordered a remarkable bottle of 2022 white wine and the citrus and stone fruits made it perfect for the shrimp and caviar. The prices for both the bottle and pasta were really expensive but honestly, I didn't feel bad because I enjoyed both. Now, I do plan on visiting during hours when I can order a glass of wine because with the cost of the food and the cost of the bottles, it wasn't cost-effective for a single diner at all. Hope to be back soon!

I was really looking forward to my visit here. I heard some great things about the vibe and…read moreambiance. I was really excited to sit outside in the courtyard, but unfortunately it was a little chilly out, so I decided to sit in doors. The host was accommodating. So kudos to them. The food was excellent. From the deviled eggs and the crispy potatoes as small appetizers; both were superb. The lobster bucatini was as advertised. The homemade pasta, texture of the noodles and softness of the lobster, everything was superb. Even the wine. I wish I can give this place a 5 start rating, but I can't. It was because of the service. I would think if you're going to automatically charge the 20% gratuity, I would expect that I'll have a server. You order your own food from the QR code and pay from the QR code. You are given water, and are expected to pour your own water. And worst of all, a bottle of wine was delivered, uncorked, and placed on my table to pour it myself. And then when I saw that the table next to me, had a server who poured their wine for them, I knew then that it wasn't a restaurant thing, it was just how my table was treated. Anyway, if that part gets fixed, it'll be a five. I wouldn't mind too much if the 20% wasn't automatic. I kind of got the feeling that they didn't care about the service as the 20% was already being collected.

This place is a neighborhood gem and I don't even live in the neighborhood! The food and service…read moreare fantastic!! The staff answered all of my questions and were patient with me as I tried to speak in Spanish. They all speak English, but I wanted to at least try some Spanish. I got the shrimp enchiladas with mole. The enchiladas also have zucchini and squash that made for a great flavor and texture combo. Also, the rice and beans were top tier!! I am a rice and beans connoisseur, so I know when I taste a good batch. The rice was cooked to perfection! My friend got a burrito bowl and she couldn't stop raving how fresh and flavorful it was. They have a large patio and several house made drinks that I'd like to go back and try. I highly recommend this place!

What a scorcher of a day! I was on the way up to meet for a party, and it was a long walk from the…read moremetro. I decided to make a stop along the way to break up the walk. Yelp helps me to discover this place, and even though there was no happy hour at the time, it was a nice stop. The menu is primarily mexican, but I see some Salvadorian on there too (mainly pupusas). I didn't see an option for single tacos, so I opted for just one loroco pupusa. The event I was going to was food, so I wanted to keep it light. I wanted to try a drink too, and just opted for a regular margarita. When I was given the option of either a regular or a large, I had to go with the latter. The margarita came in one of those delightful chalices, and I got a tajin rim. The pupusa was delicious, but this was one of the few times I had to eat it with a knife and fork because it was so hot, and a sauce made it kind of messy. It was great otherwise! It was the perfect amount of food for me at the time. While I was there, a few parties came through and mainly sat outside. I was the only one inside, and the staff were lovely. I don't find myself up there very often, but I would return. Some of the items are pricey -- $4 pupusas are a perfect example.

Trattoria Da Lina has become our family's "special occasion" restaurant in Takoma Park, though it's…read morejust as wonderful for an ordinary weeknight when you want outstanding Italian food. It's family-owned and operated, and you feel that warmth the moment you walk through the door. The staff are genuinely welcoming, happily accommodate substitutions and dietary restrictions, and often recite the nightly specials with a delightful mix of English and Italian--usually accompanied by a compliment about your outfit or your dinner companion that makes everyone smile. We had Christmas Eve dinner there this year, and it was every bit as memorable as we'd hoped. The portions are generous enough to share or take half home for lunch the next day. I especially recommend the Chicken Marsala, Chicken Piccata, and the classic mussels, all prepared beautifully. Don't overlook their neighboring pizzeria either--it's our go-to for both takeout and casual dining. Trattoria Da Lina is the kind of neighborhood restaurant every community wishes it had.

Overall value is 3.5 - it's a bit of a splurge for a regular dinner but we were craving Italian and…read morethis was the closest. We do really like the Tacoma Park area. It's on the same block as a really nice Thai place and a nice Mediterranean spot as well. There weren't many people on a weekday night so we just walked in. Street parking is free after 7 PM. The star was the margharita pizza. And we also got a calzone, which was also really good. The texture of the crust and the little slight crunch and the sauce was really great. I wish there was more basil on the margarita pizza. There were three pieces of basil on the entire pie the pasta we got was the seafood pasta and it was a bit salty and portions are a bit small, but maybe that's the norm now? And we also got this other mushroom ravioli thing that is also pretty good but just really small. I think it was like five or six pieces of ravioli for $24. Service was fine. It was standard. The restaurant was a little bit hot during the heat wave. I wish it was a little cooler so with the four dishes altogether it was over $80 before tip for two people and we just had a little bit left over which is why I thought the value was more 3.5 than a four. That said, I'd still come back and get the margarita pizza and calzone - they're really quite good.