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    Scarlet Oak

    3.6 (446 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    SCARLET OAK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Chicken Mumbo
    Chuckie R.

    Early on a Friday evening..good crowd but not packed. Fairly 'spirited' would be hard to have a convo. Seated right away and got food and drink in play. Ordered chicken Mumbo pizza.... Detroit ish style. Had a side of chopped jalapenos...almost a garidina feel. Service.was good. Food prep time felt long. Give it a go!

    Elba Adriana C.

    I will say... 5 stars because I can't fault it. The service and food are good, the food is just not "wow". I think its menu lacks authenticity or creativity, however, their food is solid and that's why they earned 5 stars. There's just something about the menu that doesn't win me over.

    Detroit Pizza...The kids love this stuff!
    Tia M.

    I absolutely love Scarlet Oak. It is one of Washington, DC's true hidden gems. A part of me wants to keep it all to myself, but here is another gift from your fairy foodie godmother because I believe in sharing joy through great food. From the moment you walk in, the restaurant looks gorgeous, smells incredible, and somehow there is rarely a wait. In DC, that feels like winning the lottery. The vibe is relaxed, the music is just right, and the staff moves with purpose and friendliness every single time. Let us talk about the drinks. They are elite. They are dangerous in the best way. And the guava lemonade? That is not just a drink, it is an experience. Trust me like you trust your GPS. I ordered the Cobb salad, and it was fresh, colorful, and full of flavor. Then the wings arrived... and let me tell you, those wings will have you planning your next visit before you even finish the first plate. You will strongly consider ordering another batch to go, just for the car ride home. If you want delicious food, unforgettable drinks, a chill atmosphere, and a place that never disappoints, Scarlet Oak is absolutely the move. Run, do not walk.

    Half Pepperoni and It's-A-Meat-A-Ball
    Michael B.

    Stopped in on a Friday night in Navy Yard. They have a large enclosed patio that is warm and inviting. Both the main restaurant and patio are loud environments though. Our server was efficient. Ordered a small half pepperoni and half meatball Detroit style pizza. The crust was perfectly crisp and chewy. Plenty of cheese for a good pull. Both sides of the pizza had good flavor. There weren't as many meatball pieces as I expected but the other half was loaded with pepperoni. There's a nice variety of menu items.

    Risotto balls
    Sehar M.

    I came here for a happy hour and it was a pleasant surprise! I came here upon opening at 4pm. Happy hour was only available at the bar and some high top seats. We were quickly served some water. The ambiance is great. It became full as we stayed at the place longer and they had plenty of seats everywhere. My friend and I shared the Detroit style cheese pizza and risotto balls. The risotto balls we're okay - I definitely have had better. The Detroit style cheese pizza was absolutely wonderful though! We ended up getting a second order. They service it with ranch and a great spicy pickle relish. I would definitely go back again!

    Spinach & Artichoke Dip | cream cheese, mozzarella, pepperjack, parmesan, corn tortilla chips
    Angela B.

    As friends who hadn't seen each other in a while, we stopped by Scarlet Oak to catch up over drinks and a few snacks. It was a gorgeous evening, perfect for sitting outside and enjoying the weather. Although we just missed the Happy Hour window, we still had a great time. The food and drinks hit the spot, and the company made it even better.

    White sangria, espresso martini and menu
    Imani J.

    I've lived near this place for years and for some reason never tried it until today! Went during their brunch, there are great bottomless options that you can choose from. The food was really great and fresh and filling, the service was also great. Everything came out quickly & our server kept the drinks coming and checking in. The ambiance is also nice, there's an option for covered outdoor dining, indoor dining and also sitting at the bar. Would definitely go again, this may be a new staple!

    Kevin A.

    Food was good, service was pretty good and the overall experience was in line for the price. Was a little disappointed they ran out of Diet Coke or so I was told and then saw an employee carrying Diet Coke a few minutes later.

    Classic Caesar Salad
    Keilani S.

    Chill spot to go for drinks and food. Staff is pretty friendly. I recommend ordering the salad. They come in a HUGE bowl. My friends and I were pretty shocked lol. They also make excellent espresso martinis.

    Ribs very meaty and tender
    Steven C.

    Nice all around American food restaurant. Pizza, pasta, ribs and many salads and appetizers. We tried all and they were great. Server was excellent, large beer and wine selection. Nice outdoor dining too. Most highly recommended!

    Bobbi D.

    This place is AMAZING! The food is incredible! The service is amazing! The only downside: it is so incredibly loud... I don't know if it's the acoustics in this building or what but it sounds like everyone is yelling... it is difficult to have a conversation at a table. Apparently it's a Wednesday thing because it's half off bottles of wine (that's what our server said). But I would definitely come back here! The food is so good! Where it's late we're going to sidecar, but there was no indoor seating and it was raining so we went next door since they served the same pizza and it was so worth it! Highly recommend!

    Cheeseburger and fries
    Kelci M.

    Great service! We sat outside and the waiter offered my dog a water dish right away and was very attentive throughout our dining experience. I ordered the cheeseburger with fries. It was good but I wish it only had 1 patty instead of 2. I would rate it a 7 out of 10.

    Alex P.

    I just want to make people aware that is restaurant is serving food under 4 different restaurant names which i find to be extremely weird. Early bird sells breakfast burritos, which apparently you can only normally get to go but get in restaurant at "scarlet oak" on Saturday and Sunday. They also appear to be serving sushi which is under a different nameand pizza under a different name "side door pizza."Overall, it's just a bit weird to serve 3 different foods under 4 restaurant names, almost like a ghost kitchen. I tried out early bird burrito from early bird take out and it was 3/5. The early bird latte wasn't great. Overall, would not return.

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    9 months ago

    Visiting Navy Yard? Scarlet Oak has Great drinks and food - quiet, quaint ambience. 1st date? Great choice, location and neighborhood.

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    6 months ago

    It's loud, the service is slow, and the food is terrible. Other than that, the place is great...

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    Not required but recommended for peak hours. I ate therw without a reservation, but they are small and can get booked solid.

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    I Was Craving Pizza & Wanted To Try Something Different For Once. I've Been Hearing About This Spot…read moreFor Years But Never Actually Went... Until Now. Today Was The Day. Street Parking Only & It's Definitely Hit Or Miss. I Got Lucky & Found A Spot, But It Is Metered So Be Prepared To Pay. This Spot Is Literally A "Side Door" Located On The Side Of Scarlet Oak. Super Unique Setup With Cool Lights That Make It Easy To Spot. It's Different From Your Typical Pizza Place, Which I Actually Liked. Since It Was Monday, They Had Half-Off Pizzas If You Dine In & I Had To Take Advantage Of That. CHEESE PIZZA I Ordered A Cheese Pizza & Lemon Water. This Is Detroit-Style Pizza, So Don't Expect New York Style. It's Thick, With A Generous Amount Of Mozzarella Cheese & Tomato Sauce. Honestly, It Almost Felt Like A Cheesy Bread Situation But In A Good Way. The Crust Was Buttery With A Slight Crisp On The Outside & Soft Inside, Which Was The Perfect Balance. The Ingredients Tasted Fresh, & It Was Very Filling. The Size I Got Came With 4 Slices, & Honestly, 2 Slices Was More Than Enough. I'd Definitely Come Back & Bring My Son This Feels Like A Spot He'd Love, Especially If He's Into Breadsticks & Cheesy Pizza. The Staff Was Decent, Though I Didn't Interact Much. The Overall Setup Is Interesting, A Full Restaurant Vibe Inside With This Separate Pizza Concept On The Side. Different, But It Works. I'm Glad I Finally Tried It, Unique Setup, Solid Detroit-Style Pizza, & A Great Deal If You Catch It On The Right Day. Just Have To Be In The Mood For Detroit-Style Pizza.

    Wow! We got into town for the weekend and wanted to grab lunch. It was cold and raining and we…read morewanted something easy. Once we found Side Door Pizza on Yelp and read all the reviews we were sold. It was a quick walk from our hotel and we got take out. We enjoyed our pizza from our hotel (they really only have take out and dine outside). The pizza was so good we contemplated getting it a 2nd on our way out as a lunch on the road.

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    Continuing the last 3 of the runner-up alphabet series (& then onto 2025 alphabet series with…read morerunner-ups included at the same time) and the only representing 2023, W is for Wiseguy Pizza. I first had Wiseguy on 3rd & Massachusetts Ave NW way back in 2014, and I knew I loved their pizza. I had also been to a couple of other locations in Arlington & their only one in MD, which closed, at Wheaton Mall. I visited this Navy Yard Wiseguy about 3 times. The first was on Monday, January 6, 2020. I had work travel to DC. My girlfriend of that time was working in DC. It was a brief period of time. She started in December 2019, then on that Friday, 1/10, the contract was furloughed due to the contract company President dying, so she was off for 2 weeks. Then, it was back to normal commuting back to DC, which was brief, as Covid was around the corner, and became 100% remote. She was happy I surprised her coordinating lunch at Wiseguy at Navy Yard not far from her work. This location was pretty new at the time. She & I loved our pizza. It's a thin NY style, perhaps the best in the DMV! The other noteworthy time I visited was on Saturday, July 8, 2023. Early that afternoon, I was way up at Columbia Mall, where I happened to be writing this Yelp review now, as I ate lunch & had a movie on my AMC A-List. Afterward, I was texting/calling with a friend. He was itching to go to a baseball game. O's were away, but Nationals were in town playing against one of my favorite teams, the Texas Rangers, and I had their pitcher in our Fantasy baseball league. We coordinated that afternoon having about 1.5 hours to buy tickets on phone, for me to drive from Columbia to Greenbelt Metro with some modest traffic on parts of 95, & metro all the way on Green line for the 4:05 game. My friend was running a bit later, so we didn't enter right at 4:05, but my heart sank when I heard Nats fans loudly cheering for a homer. My Rangers pitcher got clobbered by the Nats. I was pissed at him quickly dropping him the next morning as soon as I could. Although rain chances were low like 15%, there was a heavy thunderstorm that blew from DCA to Nats Park; almost the entire region was clear, but just bad luck. The rain lasted like 15 minutes, but I was pissed at the Nats because they delayed the game by 1.5 hours! They should've gotten the game going within 45 minutes. I think it was a ploy by the Nats to get people to buy more drinks & food. I refused to give the Nats a dime besides the ticket to go to the game. But after the rain, I was hungry from like the 5th inning to the end. We should've been out of there about 6:30 (which would've been on par with my hunger level) but instead like 8 PM. I told my friend about Wiseguy seeing it was quick & relatively cheap. He loved their pizza too as did I once again. If I'm ever in Navy Yard, Wiseguy is definitely a viable option for me.

    THIS IS A 1-STAR REVIEW. Unfortunately, Yelp is not giving me the option to select 0 stars, so…read moreplease consider the rating shown accordingly. This was our second visit to this Wiseguy location near Navy Yard, and unfortunately, the experience was completely different from our first. Our first visit was great--we received great customer service and had no complaints. This time, however, our interaction with an employee named Oscar completely changed our impression of this location. Oscar was extremely short, dismissive, and disrespectful toward us. He made us feel as though we were inconveniencing him simply by being paying customers and eventually told us that we needed to get out. He also closed the location before 10:00 p.m., which is the posted closing time for Sundays. After getting our pizza, we sat outside to eat. Shortly afterward, an Uber Eats driver arrived to pick up an order. Since the doors were already locked, we told him to knock and let them know he was there for Uber Eats. He knocked and was ignored. We could see Oscar inside laughing while we were knocking, which came across as extremely condescending and unprofessional. I eventually went over and knocked myself. When Oscar came to the door, I told him directly that he was being very rude. His attitude remained dismissive. What made the situation even more questionable was that we had witnessed pizzas being given away before closing. Yet when the Uber Eats driver attempted to pick up his customer's order, he was told that they had thrown everything away. This was only around 10:12 p.m. Why would food for outstanding Uber Eats orders be thrown away, especially after we had just witnessed pizzas being given away? The driver ultimately left without the order he came to pick up. I understand employees want to finish closing and go home, but that does not justify treating paying customers or delivery drivers disrespectfully. If there are still outstanding delivery orders, those should also be accounted for before food is discarded. It's especially disappointing because our first experience at this location was genuinely good. Unfortunately, based on Oscar's behavior, the premature closing, and what we witnessed with the Uber Eats driver, this experience deserves 1 star. Management should seriously address the customer service and closing procedures at this location.

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