Super cute wine bar on the Wharf. They have a very decent wine selection both by the glass and in…read morebottles. I sat at the bar and enjoyed a lovely glass of Albarino. The bartenders are friendly and helpful and the whole vibe of the place is very fun and convivial. My only critique would be that the beer selection could use some more exciting options, but it is a wine bar after all, so I guess I can give them a pass. Overall, it's a lovely place to enjoy a glass or two as you peoplewatch.

I feel awful. We…read morecouldn't stay long but while were there, everyone was so kind. The menu looked great, the vibe was lovely, and I will be back again! Thanks to the staff for understanding!

We had such a fun night at ZOOZ for their comedy night, and it was such a great addition to The…read moreWharf! The host, Uncle Ant, did a great job keeping the energy up. There was a great lineup of comedians, Myss Brown Sugga went last and was outrageous and hysterical! I love that they are taking the comedy night to the next level. Starting with the next show (August 26) it's becoming Comedy Competition, with a different lineup for each show. Guests will vote for their favorite comedians, with cash prizes for the winners, plus half-off wine (yassssss). ZOOZ has a really sexy, cool cocktail-garden atmosphere that makes it a great place for a night out. Our server was very good, the food was good, and the cocktails were excellent. And the location at The Wharf is perfect--you can make a whole evening of it by grabbing dinner and drinks, catching the comedy show, then walking along the river, enjoying the swings on the pier, and taking in everything else the Wharf has to offer. We're definitely looking forward to coming back for the next show!!

When I heard that this was the after party for the event ceremony I was a part of, I was pretty…read moreexcited. But upon arrival, I realized that they changed a few things. They had a late night happy hour that was really the allure for random weeknights, and I thought it it made them stand out among others in the area. Unless it's some secret menu item now (I don't think it is), the late night happy hours gone. But this was the most full I had seen ZOOZ, and I was so happy for them. But it didn't seem like they were :/. All the times I have been here, I had always said to myself that I wish they were more crowded because people are missing out. But something was up with the staff that night, and I couldn't help but wonder what was going on! Between the lack of happy hour and the staff, the vibe was off, completely. Maybe I would stop in during when they're happy hour actually is now, but otherwise I wouldn't be back.

This place is magic. The wine selection is tops. The…read morebartenders can make a mean martini And they have and I'm serious, the best shrimp taco in DC Enjoy!

I ordered the Sophie Rose cocktail and the berry cobbler. My drink was sweet, tart, and tasty. I…read moreloved the berry cobbler for dessert! The vanilla ice cream paired so well with the warm cobbler. It came with a very generous portion of mixed berries. The tartness balanced out the sweetness. The waiters nice and there were a lot of tables. The bar was pretty packed though and is first come first serve.

We stumbled upon Rappahannock Oyster Co. while walking around The Wharf, and I'm so glad we did. It…read morehappened to be happy hour, so we grabbed a couple of sangrias and ordered a few fried baskets to share. The shrimp and oysters were incredibly fresh, hot, crispy, and full of flavor. You can definitely tell they take pride in the quality of their seafood. My nephew ordered the burger and absolutely devoured it, so I'd say that was a win too! Between the waterfront views, laid-back atmosphere, wonderful staff and great food, it was the perfect place to take a break and refuel after exploring the area. If you're spending the day at The Wharf and looking for a casual spot with delicious seafood and a great vibe, I'd definitely recommend stopping here.

I was recommended this place because of the…read more So I brought some out of town guests here but honestly I wasn't that impressed with The menu is very small first of My guests got shrimp Po boy and pasta they seem to like their dishes I got The market fish which was the tuna steak. It was just okay A bit pricey given the amount of food given The major issue I have with this place is the ambience. The inside seating is really small and really strange. They set us, a party of three, at a sort of bar that was centered around Frozen seafood so it was hard for us to sit around. There weren't too many tables for people to face each other which is also a little bit strange they do have outdoor seating but the view honestly isn't something that I would recommend for outdoor seating even though it's on the wharf Parking in this area is really tough. Either take an Uber or plan to pay for parking or come at an Nothing else really stood out. I doubt I will come back here.

Very solid and enjoyable dinner spot on the wharf…read more Dozen mixed oysters (9.5/10) were super fresh, briny and delicious. Crab cake sandwich (8/10): tender, enjoyable but not revelatory. Hushpuppies: (9.5/10) piping hot, light, poppable. They were a hit! Chili carrots (9/10): damn good for a side of baby carrots: warm, sweet with just a touch of heat. Brussels sprouts (9.5/10): they do them right: nice char, well seasoned, packed with flavor. BBQ Oysters: 10/10: gigantic! Some of the biggest oysters I've ever seen, cheesy, with a nice broil. Served 6 to a plate. Service was friendly if a bit inattentive, because it was quite busy. We were glad to get a table outside on the patio to enjoy the views of the water and the warm weather (before all of the Canadian fire smoke came down). Very enjoyable dinner spot.

Visiting Virginia for a few days and luckily, our hosts took us to Hank's because they're…read morepet-friendly. My husband and I are not seafood fans but I had to try. Our group ordered 18 $ oysters, the pulpa, the scallops and the fish & chips. The oysters were fresh so I had several. I even surprised myself. We got a special treat from Alexander, our bartender. He and everyone else are amazing. Would love to come back someday.

This place is really cool! I don't go to tiki bars a lot, but well I do, I always appreciate the…read morefun decor and crazy cups. This place goes hard with the tiki drinks, and they have their own room, Thrashers Rum. It's cool that you can sample any that you might be interested in. Since they were five of us, we just decided to share one of their bowls, which is not food... One of those giant drinks. It was sweet as I expected, but the room was definitely in there. Not bad for a bowl at all! It happened to be the brunch bowl of the week. Speaking of brunch, they have brunch all day on Sundays which is awesome. It was like 7:00 p.m. and I got a tiki breakfast platter. I enjoyed it! My friend got chicken and ube waffles which looked great, he was kind of enough to give a piece of the ube waffle and it was awesome. And it's cool that the place has multiple levels and it was just a vibe. It's on the tail end of the wharf towards the seafood market, so it kind of stands on its own. I would definitely go back, it was perfect for people watching haha.

The location and rum was fantastic! Had pork bbq sliders…read moreand they were off the hook! Met the owner Todd and he was great! This is a must stop as they have a roof top bar!

No matter what city I'm in Barcelona does not disappoint! We have visited Barcelona in three states…read moreand always have a great meal and great service. They are a great spot for celebrating a special occasion because of the atmosphere and decor, liveliness, and complimentary desserts and drinks. At our last visit, we were celebrating a graduation and our server made sure our guest of honor felt celebrated. There was something for everyone on the menu, even our pickiest eater. Some of my favorites are the whipped sheep's cheese, croquetas, pork belly, and gambas. And we always order a pitcher of red sangria. :)

I usually love this place because of the tapas and atmosphere, but this last time was so…read moredisappointing with the portion sizes. We ordered the steak, potatoes bravas, mussels, chicken, and cheese bread. The steak was extremely tiny compared to the usual portion sizes. Half of the mussels had nothing in the except the shell. I don't think I'll come back after this time, which is so disappointing because I usually come here when I'm in DC.

Not to be confused with Free State Distillery in Upper Marlboro (though many also call it Arthur…read moreWheeler Spirits haha), this place is located just off of the main street in chinatown, and it's surprisingly lowkey. It's a basement bar with a bit of a dive vibe, but it's hard to ignore the nautical, blue crab theme throughout. Turns out that one of the owners is a Marylander, which is cool to see reflected in the decor in a place in dc, even though it is next door. They have a happy hour and they have a great variety of drinks in general. It's bring-your-own-food (BYOF) and there are a bunch of delicious looking Asian spots nearby, including upstairs. It didn't start getting crowded until closer to 10, which, as I said, is surprising for this part of town to me. Everywhere in Chinatown is not going to be packed and busy, and this place is here to remind you of that. Stop by if you're looking for a more chill vibe. Staff are pretty cool.

Free State is perfect for a chill bar in the Downtown area. It's exactly the kind of place you want…read moreto share a few drinks and be able to hear the person in front of you. I had a delicious orange crush drink and my friend had a sangria. The bartenders are extremely chill and nice; they only come up when you need it which is nice for good conversation. I'll easily be back when I want to catch up with friends without a speaker blaring in our ears. Great place to introduce to more people!

Awesome ambiance and good food. The drink selection was varied and everyone can find something they…read morelike. Great server in Aliyah!

The food was great and Aliyah provided us with excellent service! She brought everything in a…read moretimely manner and was so friendly

What a delightful brunch! I met coworkers here and was able to share some appetizers and more. We…read moreagreed to share escargot and this goat cheese ball. We received two lovely bags of bread... I will say, I thought there was more in the bags than there actually was, but I loved that presentation haha. I decided to branch out from brunch norms and get this Manhattan ... The Ba'Nanhattan. The notes were very nutty and it had dried bananas in it, I loved it! I tried my coworker's cucumber drink, and as someone who does not like cucumbers, I couldn't deny how refreshing and summery that was. I was on the fence about a couple of entrees, but I decide to get the BECC... Bacon egg & cheese croissant. WHEW! That thing was so flaky and every ingredient was simply delicious. I was the only one at the table that didn't get potatoes with my entree... I went for the fruit instead. Little did I know that it was going to be all melons. I only started liking watermelon last year, and that was fine, but the cantaloupe?? I still don't like it. I could have asked to swap out but I didn't want to be difficult. And I didn't ask what kind of fruit it was, so that is on me. After this brunch experience, I'll be curious to come on other occasions. Happy hour, dinner.... I usually don't go for French food, but I liked what I had and I would definitely return.

It's an ambiance kind of place. Oddly, I ended up here with a bunch of vegetarians (besides…read moremyself). The menu had a couple of things, but clearly wasn't meant for us. I ended up taking the strategy of ordering a salad and getting dessert, figuring that would be the best part at a French restaurant. The salad delivered on crispness, but the dressing was ultra-salty in away that was hard not to notice. I ended up overordering on dessert and getting this ludicrous hazelnut ice cream sandwich, which was good but would have been better off split. It isn't quite my kind of place, but also as a meeting spot was on the louder side, and the quality wasn't quite what I'd hoped.