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Silver Diner

4.3 (351 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Campfire Milkshake
Peter D.

Classic DC institution(s) with reliable food quality and great service. I have come here for breakfast, dinner, and even for just dessert. I always have a great time here and enjoy hanging out at Silver Diner.

Waffles with side of potato's
Cameron K.

Silver Diner has the bones of a great spot -- the ambiance is genuinely cool, with a retro diner aesthetic that draws you in and sets expectations high. Unfortunately, the experience behind the vibe didn't come close to delivering. The service was a real letdown. Our waitress was visibly in a bad mood from the start, and it showed in every interaction. No one came to check on us throughout the meal -- not once. And when the food finally arrived, it came out cold. Not lukewarm, cold. There's really no excuse for that, especially when the table hasn't been checked on and has no opportunity to flag it in the moment. It's frustrating because the atmosphere genuinely has something going for it. But cool decor only carries a restaurant so far -- at some point the food and service have to show up, and on this visit neither did. Won't be making a return trip.

Hickory Smokehouse Cheddar Burger with Shrimp
Simon C.

First time here for breakfast Monday morning. The food was good along with the service. The atmosphere was mellow. Would recommend it.

Patty Melt, sweet potato fries
Elyse B.

The patty melt at Silver Diner is delicious and can be customized with a turkey or chicken burger. The rye bread and caramelized onions are perfectly paired together. As per usual, the service was great!

Caramel French toast
Alanna P.

Great service! We came here late at night ready for some food and were very happy with the selection! Tons of great food options from breakfast to steak to seafood and all decently priced for the area. Lots of good drink and ice cream options too. We really enjoyed the caramel French toast

Western Omelette
Tara S.

Great place for a proper breakfast and right across the street from Nationals stadium! The decor is classic diner with chrome and upholstered booths. The avocado toast featured truly fresh cut avocado topping, surprising because you might expect an operation this slick to have a shipped-in avocado drizzle in a tube. But not here - everything's freshly made and they even have gluten-free pancakes. The service was super fast - Karen took our order and seconds later it was with the kitchen staff. It's tops if you're crunched for time and staying in Navy Yard!

Quinoa Coconut Pancakes
David H.

I met a friend for a breakfast before a soccer game and it wasn't too packed around 9am on a Saturday. The quinoa and coconut pancakes aren't your standard diner pancakes but they're very tasty and have a unique texture due to the quinoa and coconut in the batter. The pancakes include of course quinoa and coconut and also blue berries pecans, grilled banana and strawberries. It's a good portion and they're filling without leaving you in a sugar coma. They also come with a fruit cup which goes well with the pancakes. Service was fast and friendly here. Add an Irish coffee and you've got yourself a breakfast that's worth a try before a soccer game. I enjoyed my meal here and will come back.

Plant based grasshopper milkshake
Ashley R.

Great Silver Diner location. Many vegan options on the menu, including milkshakes. The vegan eggs Benedict is always my favorite (and my nonvegan colleague agreed it was yummy!). We sat outside and had good service (albeit probably slower than if we had eaten inside). The location is as close as you can get to the ballpark so it was fun to watch everyone parade in for this evening's game. Inside has cool vintage diner vibes.

Cookies and cream shake
Emily K.

We hit Silver Diner post baseball game to eat and kill a bit of time for the postgame crowd to clear out! We got seated right away and our server was attentive. I had a cookies and cream milkshake, which was a generous portion. I enjoyed the caesar (also a big portion!) and my parents liked their burgers. The menu is pretty expansive and gives a kinda cheesecake factory/TGI fridays feel, definitely chain-y. However I love a diner so would definitely come back and try brunch!

Arthur C.

The Lumberjack Breakfast leaves you wanting more. It's your classic diner meal with pancakes, eggs, potatoes and meat, but by the end, I wanted more -- a testament to both the quality and portion size. Every bite was fantastic, but I wish the pancakes were larger and there was a little more of everything. Other than the portion size, everything else, from the service to the ambiance to the variety on the menu, was great.

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Leonard L.

My family & I came here for lunch. Our server Katy was professional and pleasant. The deco style place was nostalgic. The food tasted good. The cost was a bit pricey, but we would go again.

Washington nationals ball park
Ricarta C.

One of my favorite places to eat in the DMV. This location is nice and new and across the Washington Nationals Ball park so a really cool vibe. Service was absolutely fantastic, quick and friendly. The upstairs area was really nice and outdoor seating was available as well. Food was hot , fresh and large portions. I am stuffed !

Philly Steak
Daphene N.

Great food service and ambiance. The meatloaf was so tender. You won't be disappointed. Great portions too.

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You certainly won't leave this place hungry. The main courses are massive, and the side dishes are easily shareable for the whole table

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7.99 margarita's... need I say more.. great place to get affordable drinks. Great location near the stadium. Quick service!

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Chloe - Spice Roasted Chicken

Chloe

4.5(771 reviews)
0.3 mi•Navy Yard
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Chloe is a innovative, small plates restaurant located in Navy Yard, the previously had Michelin…read morestar back in 2021. I visited here long ago for brunch, which lived in my mind rent free, and I finally had a chance to come back. We stopped in for some bites before a baseball game at national Park. Because of the early hour at 4 PM, the restaurant was pretty empty. It's actually ended up working out, though, because our servers were attentive, and the food and drinks came out very quickly. We shared the escargot, lamb kofta potstickers, crispy mushroom Arancini, and cauliflower. The cauliflower was so delicious and savory, definitely with Middle Eastern influences, and I could've eaten a whole bowl of it. I thought the lamb kofta dumplings were pretty interesting--I haven't ever had anything like it before, and they did a good job of allowing the flavor of the lamb to shine through without being overly gave me. The crispy mushroom Arancini was quite good, though I'm admittedly quite small. The escargot was very well seasoned, with that perfect garlicky sauce, though they're not anything new. We all thoroughly enjoyed our cocktails, and all agreed that we had an excellent meal.

The food at Chloe was absolutely delicious. So good in fact that I stopped in twice during my time…read morein DC. Both times I ordered the Crudo which was absolutely amazing. Additionally, I tried The Who fish and the gem salad which both are spectacular. Cocktails are made to perfection and the service and ambiance are great.

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Chloe - Restaurant area

Restaurant area

Chloe - Hangar Steak

Hangar Steak

Chloe - Manchego cheesecake

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Silver Social - Short Rib

Silver Social

4.3(270 reviews)
0.0 mi•Navy Yard
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Healthy dining
Locally sourced ingredients

Silver Social, per usual, was amazing! I typically get the smoked salmon avocado toast and the tuna…read moretartare (both served as each of our appetizers). It is plenty and honestly more than enough. My friend ordered the steak & eggs breakfast platter and I ordered the French toast platter. They were both really good and cooked to perfection. We also got the bottomless mimosas. The mimosas are 90 minutes long but they certainly DO pour heavy . I will say they were kinda moving slow with the drinks. We ended up staying much longer than expected and it was a great time. We ordered desserts at the end, but we were not a fan of either unfortunately. Wasn't nasty but wasn't something we would like after a hefty brunch. FYI this is the part of Silver Diner that is adults only, which is fantastic and I do appreciate them catering to a non-children based crowd and ambiance. Silver Social is one of my favorite places to brunch in DC & is very much worth the price. It is a less than 5 minute walk from the metro & is the recommended method to traveling there. I highly recommend

*3.5 A slightly…read moreelevated diner with decent food, drinks and service. I've been to Silver Social quite a few times for dinner, the late night happy hour and most recently, brunch. The different menus are solid. They provide different options than the diner downstairs. The seating is spacious, inside and outside. The patio offers great views and there are overhead heaters and seat heaters during the colder months. My most recent visit was for brunch ahead of a game at Audi Field. My group sat outside on the patio. It wasn't busy, but we did wait awhile before we received service. I had to ask the hostess to send someone to our table. We did bottomless drinks which included unlimited Mimosas, Bellinis, Bloody Marys and select cocktails. I appreciated the different juice options beyond the classic orange juice. All of the drinks were good. For food I had the super lump crab cake omelet and my friends had the five napkin fried chicken sandwich, the shrimp & grits, and hanger steak and eggs. The omelet was good, filled with a decent around of crab. My friends enjoy the chicken sandwich and the steak and eggs. The shrimp & grits were a miss. My friend said there was a lot going on but the dish lacked flavor. Overall, it's an okay option for brunch if you're looking for something a bit more than what the downstairs diner has to offer. Solid choice before heading to a nearby event. I'll likely continue to stop by for late night happy hour.

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Willowsong - Hamachi Tartare

Willowsong

4.2(55 reviews)
1.0 mi

Happy hour plates were absolutely phenomenal. Every dish was the perfect flavor of acid, salt,…read moresweet, and it really just hit the tastebuds perfectly. We loved the shaved hamachi crudo with a nice touch of jalapeneos. The lamb was so delightful, with a light blackberry sauce, not too gamey, cooked at a medium. We split the squid ink orecchiette, which had rich bread crumbs, whipped ricotta, and crab chunks. The portion size was enormous. For the happy hour you do have to sit at the bar but you can still order normal food. And the service is great anyways!

During my stay at the InterContinental Washington D.C The Wharf, I dined at Willowsong several…read moretimes and found it to be a wonderful option for convenient, quality dining. My first visit was for lunch, when I ordered the BLT. While it was satisfactory, the bread was a bit too hard for my preference. However, my dinner experience more than made up for it! I enjoyed the steak with puréed mashed potatoes and broccolini, and the entire meal was exceptional. The steak was tender, perfectly prepared, and full of flavor. It was easily the highlight of my dining experiences. I also stopped in for breakfast before work and ordered sides of bacon and potatoes. Both were delicious and offered a more affordable alternative to the full breakfast entrées. Although the menu could benefit from additional variety and the cocktails are somewhat pricey, the food quality and overall experience were enjoyable. What truly stood out was the impeccable customer service. I dined at the bar during each visit, and the bartenders were consistently welcoming, attentive, courteous, and professional. Their hospitality made every visit pleasant. Whether you're traveling for business, enjoying a solo meal, or dining with family or friends, Willowsong is a reliable and inviting choice at The Wharf. Great service, flavorful food, and excellent convenience make Willowsong a restaurant I would gladly recommend.

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Yummy 'birthday' cheesecake

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District Winery - Chicken Chorizo Hash

District Winery

3.9(630 reviews)
0.4 mi•Navy Yard
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This is a beautiful restaurant and winery. I did a tasting flight. The dry rose was the best (not…read moreshown in picture) ! My server, Epifanie was attentive and friendly. I had the shrimp and grits and cheese board. The shrimp and grits was decent..the grits were nice and buttery and the sauce was spicy. The shrimp needed more seasoning. I also ordered the cheese board...perfect accompaniment to the wine. I didn't like that there were no seats at the bar... it was set up similar to a tasting bar. There should be two bar areas... one for tasting and another with seats for eating and drinking. I would recommend this place for a date night. It was very quiet...not particularly lively, but had nice ambiance.

Stumbled upon this cute winery right at navy yard and had to check it out. We showed up without a…read morereservation and was able to get a few seats at the bar. The place was very busy! There was a wedding AND a bridal shower occuring at the same time. There is upstairs to the restaurant and the wedding was happening up there. There is also an outdoor porch area where the bridal shower was occuring. Most of the seating inside was high top seating. All the wines are made in house and there was a large selection! Our server (who may also be the manager/owner?) was very kind and explained some of the wines for us. We got 2 of their flights and they were all excellent. The Library Collection has some unique drinks. They do sell most of their bottles to go (pic of pricing in this review!). They also make food and they all smelled great. I would love to go back and try more wines and some of their food!

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District Winery - Beautiful charcuterie boards for tasting set up.

Beautiful charcuterie boards for tasting set up.

District Winery - Our seasonally driven menu, driven by our love of wine

Our seasonally driven menu, driven by our love of wine

District Winery - The Chef's Whim is an in-the-moment creation of our chef, featuring an array of cheeses, charcuterie, fresh fruits, & vegetables

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The Chef's Whim is an in-the-moment creation of our chef, featuring an array of cheeses, charcuterie, fresh fruits, & vegetables

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