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    Sly Rooftop Bar

    3.6 (26 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Friday Date Night
    Nessa R.

    Restaurants are very much like relationships. Each time I visit a new restaurant I always wonder what my first date will be like. Will it be love at first bite? Or will the reviews and pictures create expectations for me just to find out it's merely a monae. The thing about relationships is, it's a lot of work. I have high expectations especially if a restaurant is on the higher end. Ms.Leelo was our waitress and never missed a beat. She should actually be considered an asset as she truly embodies empathy, satisfaction, personality , care and grit. My date had an issue with his meal not coming out on time but we didn't complain because Ms.Leelo made up for it before we had a chance to be upset. The Sly is located in NOMA and although a rooftop the views are that of our cities finest buildings and government offices, the building isn't high enough to take in the entire view of the city but still it's a rooftop. If you make a reservation ask to be on the rooftop make sure you ask to be on the M street side facing North looking towards the capitol. Let's get into it! Jerk Lamb Flatbread- Delicious! Cesar Salad add Salmon - LOVED it! Steak Frites w/truffle fries - Those fries were amazing! The steak was just okay, it was undercooked. Drinks - Perfection! Finally, my consensus? Would I come again? Probably only because it's close to my office but with the amount of options you have to keep trying other places especially because D.C is saturated with spots. It's just how the story goes. Not every place is going to be "home". This place is definitely not date night dinner worthy as the menu is limited and it's more of a lounge/bar, yes they have food options but it's limited. This is more of an after date night dinner spot and you still want to get to know one another type of place. Vibe - Mostly couples and groups. Bar was empty for a busy night.

    Steak Frites@ Sly!
    Spencer H.

    I love a good rooftop vibe and Sly is DEFINITELY a vibe! I've been a fan of Michelin rated chief Marcus Samuelsson since he opened "Marcus" inside the MGM National Harbor many moons ago. Well, he's taken over the Morrow Hotel located in the NOMA district of DC, with two creations. "Marcus" on the ground floor and "Sly" on the Penthouse level of the hotel. Our server Erika was amazing. Fully engaged and oozing with personality. She's the polar opposite of an entrovert.. Lol! The rooftop is awesome. You can either eat inside the contemporary dining area, or the outdoor patio that has several tables to take advantage of the DC views. On to the food. The lamb flatbread is freaking awesome!!! She loved her salmon, however, the steak frites were just ok. The presentation was on point and the truffle fries were addicting, but the 12oz. NY Strip was served warm not hot and it was medium rare not medium like I requested and honestly, it wasn't popping with flavor. I ate half and took the rest home without complaining. The wait time was a little long, but our fabulous server apologized for the inconvenience and spoke to the Chef to hurry things along. It looks like Sly changes it's menu periodically, so we'll be back the next warm day to partake in this relatively new DC slick spot!!!

    Bundino dessert
    Kelly M.

    My latest visit to Sly didn't go the smoothest. I am torn between 3 and 4 stars here but I'm hoping that it was just a bad day and that things will be better next time! First off, they put us in the blazing hot sun and the staff member I asked about it said very curtly that moving umbrellas was "impossible." Later we saw different staff moving umbrellas for other patrons.... Fortunately we were able to move to a shadier table when another party left, but then we didn't get any attention from a server for more than 30 minutes. The server was extremely apologetic when we finally did get service but they were out of several flavors of mimosa and took an hour for my friend to get a glass of reisling, they ended up giving us some bill concessions to make up for the hiccups. Once we got drink and food, everything was good. The mimosas are great here. We all liked our food and found the portion sizes generous. My friend said the avocado toast was outstanding, I hope things improve because I do love this place!

    A cityscape featuring the US Capitol building in the distance, with railway tracks and infrastructure in the foreground.
    Gerald S.

    Food pictured is the Dry Aged Beef DOUBLE burger and fries and the Chicory Caesar salad with Salmon. You be the judge on if the salad is overdressed. The salmon was cooked to perfection and the beef was flavorful AND the meat to bread ration (for you burger aficionados) was on point. The sauces and juices did not break the bottom of the roll and every bite had meat and bread. The fries were also on pint. Saw multiple orders go by with just fries on the tray. Rooftop views tell me at night the place is popping. My server didn't want to be there. Or at least it felt that way. When asking for a water refill, he refilled my glass with warm water. Yes I said WARM. He did not feel the pitcher that had been outside in 85 degree heat to determine if that was appropriate water. That was a turn off. The Moet vending machine in the lobby is a turn on though!

    The menu from Sly's weekend brunch in Washington, DC, lists dishes like shrimp cocktail, ceviche, avocado toast, and chicken & waffles, along with snacks and desserts.
    Ria R.

    Did brunch here on a Sunday morning. Hated it. Service was bad and slow. Maybe it's the automatic 20% gratuity. Located on the rooftop of the Morrow hotel. We chose breakfast here because when booking the hotel with a platinum AMEX, you get a credit for your stay. We used that credit to cover breakfast. Otherwise, we probably would've tried a different place.

    Nadine A.

    Disclaimer: I did not eat. I just came for drinks! The view at this rooftop bar is amazing!!! It is a must bar to check out if you are in DC. The staff were nice and professional. I had the Electric Sly...essentially a margarita with mezcal and it was delicious!!!!!!!!!! I had not one but 3...LOL Thank god I UBERed... come for the view...stay for the vibe!

    Happy hour golden spritz
    Sydney G.

    The views absolutely can't be beat and the rooftop itself is super cute and well-appointed. I came for happy hour and was a bit disappointed that the menu I was given didn't match the one online. They only have 2 cocktails on the HH menu and they're $13 which isn't a great deal but they were tasty. The star of the show is definitely the food. We got the ceviche, the blue cornbread, the doro wat empanadas, and 2 oysters. The food was delicious and I'd definitely come back for more, but I'd skip on the drinks.

    Hot honey fried chicken bites - Fried chicken bites with sauce and garnishes are presented in a bowl on a restaurant table, with drinks and side dishes nearby.
    Erica S.

    Just like Marcus on the ground level, the food at Sly was delicious and not to be missed! We had two of the specials, the fried fish sandwich and the hot honey fried chicken bites, and from the regular menu we had the crab croquettes. We loved EVERY bite. I was baffled by the 3.5 overall rating for this place, but if you go by food and food alone, 5 stars all the way. As others noted we did notice the wait; it took a bit to get our drinks. But once our order was in the kitchen quickly delivered. So perhaps there are some kinks to work out with the staff? An easy fix that doesn't detract from the superb quality of the food.

    Leroy R.

    #VIEWS! What a sight. Lovely drinks. They have some snack items as well. I'll definitely be back to try a few other items. Customer service was great and the atmosphere is beautiful.

    Jerk lamb flatbread - A long, oval flatbread features toppings including fresh greens, red peppers, and green sauces, served on a wooden board.
    Dani G.

    I enjoyed my time on the rooftop of the Morrow hotel. The space itself is open and inviting and the outdoor patio has cool views of Union Station and some of the other great hallmarks of DC. The Jerk Lamb Flatbread was the star of the show. The lamb was perfectly cooked and the seasoning was amazing. It certainly had some heat but the other toppings on the flatbread helped to cool it off with more amazing flavors. The oysters are only two dollars on happy hour which is a good price point but not the best oysters. I also didn't like Slys version of the mignonette, would have rather just had some cocktail sauce over their version. The Doro Wat empanadas weren't as flavorful as I thought they were gonna be but the sauce that comes with it was pretty good. The drinks were decent. I would come back solely for the flatbread and the views. The staff were very nice and helpful.

    Perry B.

    We were excited to grab bites and drinks at the Sly bar as we love restaurants/bars by Marcus S. We unfortunately were underwhelmed by our drinks so much so that we opted out of ordering the food we initially intended. It took a while to get our drinks and seemed as though we were forgotten about. When the drinks arrived they were watered down as if they sat for a while. We then flagged down a bartender to swap out the drinks. At that point my mocktail was essentially pineapple juice only no lime juice, honey or berbere spice. The sweet heat cocktail was provided as a replacement for the old soul. An hour or so had passed by the time our drinks were straightened out. While the music and the afro beats vibe was great the Amtrak horns served as a contrast. Not sure that I will return. It's unfortunate because it would be a great spot for a neighborhood bar.

    Empanadas
    Jalisa H.

    I came here for happy hour with a couple of friends. We sat outside on the rooftop and the view was nice but it was a bit more breezy than expected. Our server was very friendly and accommodating. He informed us that happy hour was only at the bar. We decided to stay outside because the bar was full and it wasn't a big difference in happy hour prices. With that being said, food was amazing. I only got small plates but everything was so good. We had empanadas, cornbread, and truffle fries. The cornbread might have been my fav but the empanadas were a close second. I'd come back just for those.

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    Victoria M.

    The views could sell this place alone! This restaurant is the rooftop bar for The Morrow hotel. It has absolutely stunning views. I have visited previously and wanted to try under the new name. The patio was great, we had a beautiful sunny day with a nice breeze. Unfortunately we had come for happy hour only to be told it was at the bar only (this s/b posted on their website), other than that, we thing went well. The wine had an amazing pour, the food was served hot and delicious, and once again...the views! I will definitely be back, but probably for drinks. The menu was very limiting for vegetarians.

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