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    Crispy Bobo Chicken
    Paul Francis M.

    For what it is: *Food is good *Service is also good, but my aunts had to educate our waiter on what the term "dirty rocks" meant when it comes to a martini, but he gave us good food suggestions. *Atmosphere screams date night I had the lamb which I have had very few times. I only order it when I think the restaurant can live up to its reviews. I am happy with my selection and was very tasty. I shared small bites with the family and they liked it to. My aunt ordered the Bobo Chicken, THAT is something that should be ordered if you come. What a bite! Tried some steak and really didn't wow me like the chicken, good though. Overall 4-5, I had a very good meal elsewhere earlier in the week so this didn't quite do it for me, but would still recommend coming.

    Salmon Collar
    Anthony V.

    First time dining at St. Anselm. It was for a birthday celebration. We had a 5pm reservation and were seated right away. I'm glad we did, since it did not take long for the place to fill up. It has a nice vibe, with a bar and plenty of tables. Our server was excellent, very attentive and offered recommendations. The birthday person received a special glass of bubble on the house(thank you). We ordered the crab devil eggs. For the price, I expected a little better. They were a little small and lacking flavor. The Salmon Collar stole the show. It was enough for the three of us to share as a appetizer and the flavor was spot on and cooked perfectly. The biscuits and pimento spread were a hit, a must get. The Trout was after having the Salmon Collar. The Lamb steak was a disappointment. Nice flavor but you could not chew it because of all the silver skin(tendon). Gladly the waiter saw him much uneaten lamb and silver skin was left on my plate that he had the manager remove it from the bill. Overall it was a good night out for a birthday celebration. Great service!

    Salmon collar- good if you are ok with picking bones
    Irene B.

    Great time at St Anselm! My friend and I tried a number of dishes and everything was tasty. Started with the famous buttermilk biscuits with pimento cheese as well as butter/jam and the blue crab deviled eggs. My main was the salmon collar with a side of broccoli, my friend ordered the butcher's steak with side of carrots. Portions for the sides were enormous so we should have looked at pics beforehand. Ambience was very cool- we sat at the chef counter since it was just two of us but there was little interaction with the chefs so probably a regular table would have been better. Our waiter was really nice. He had a lot of tables and we didn't see him for a while but I suspect he was letting us chat. Overall dinner was very good and I would come back to try so other stuff.

    Butchers Steak pan fried mashed potato
    Faith-Carmen L.

    We ordered the biscuits, oysters, pan fried mashed potatoes, and butcher's steak with a half bottle of their chateau de fleurie. Everything was delicious and I would order it again. We ordered the steak medium rare and it came closer to rare. Restaurant was busy at 7:30pm on a thursday. I recommend making a reservation. It was a bit loud. Service was amazing and so sweet!

    Crudo
    Allie W.

    Love this spot! My neighborhood go to for a healthy meal out. Can't go wrong with anything here!

    Alex A.

    One of the best meals I've had in awhile. We went here for the viral scratch made biscuits w/pimento cheese. They met the hype, maybe the best biscuits and pimento cheese I've ever had and I spent 10 years living in South Carolina. The server was a very well versed older white guy who helped us multiple times with the menu. The thick cut bacon with the pimento cheese on the biscuit was one of the best bites of my life. The steak I had was cooked perfectly, and had great flavor/texture. My girlfriend got their roasted chicken which was good, it came with a house bbq sauce that tasted just like Peter Lugers steak sauce. I stole it immediately for my steak. Definitely ask for it if you go here and get the steak. The restaurant has a great interior atmosphere, it's dark and kind of feels like an old timey vibe. I have zero notes or criticisms for this place other than I wish I had multiple stomachs so I could've eaten more.

    Mint julep
    Katie T.

    Man, places like this need to duplicate as much as they can. St. Anselm did not disappoint from start to finish! I was a solo diner for this experience and sat at the bar. The bartenders were friendly, filled waters promptly and were fast. I came in about 5pm on a Saturday and there were only 5-6 other people at the bar, but the dining area was pretty full. This place has an almost pioneer-ish vibe with all of the taxidermy on the walls mixed with like your Uncle's cabin in the woods in the 60s. I was digging it. I started with the buttermilk biscuits and pimento cheese. Wow. I could have eaten all of them. The bartender and I agreed that it wasn't a good idea. He said he did it once. I also had a mint julep, and while I normally like them, this one was a little different. The presentation was cool, but the drink was all ice, which was disappointing. For dinner I had the Butcher's Steak, medium well (should have gotten medium) and the Brussels sprouts. I'm thinking about the leftovers now. The folks next to me ordered my exact meal because it looked so good. I will indeed return! Thanks, St. Anselm!

    Vibe
    Michael J.

    Very popular restaurant with a lively vibe. The Ax bone-in ribeye, which is their specialty, was very tasty. The buttermilk biscuits are the best...don't miss them. Service was also excellent.

    Another angle of the blue crab deviled eggs
    Joy O.

    Great location inside Union Market in NE DC, and major bonus, I lucked up with a PRIME parking spot right in front. Not sure about a garage nearby though. We pulled up right after "BEAT THE BOMB" as part of my friend's birthday celebration. There were 7 of us and we were STARVING. We came during that awkward brunch to dinner transition, but shoutout to them for still letting us order from the appetizer and transition menu because we needed options. Jackson was our server, and he was super nice and accommodating the whole time. Food wise, I got the blue crab deviled eggs to start and wow, so good. My friends were obsessed with the biscuits, like truly raving. I tried them and I didn't quite get the hype, but hey... For entrées, we had a mix of steak, branzino, salmon, and pot pie. My steak was cooked right, flavorful. I also tasted the branzino and that was also a hit. Both were really, really good. Now, mixed reviews from the group: -Salmon was just okay -Pot pie was a no, too salty, but my friend loved the Caesar salad -Brussels sprouts were elite, one of the best I've had, no exaggeration. -I also had the steamed broccoli, simple but good. So overall for me, I enjoyed my food. But as a group, it was kind of split, some hits, some just okay. Now let's talk about the space. The decor was honestly my least favorite part. It felt dated and the chairs we were sitting in were a little questionable, not the stability I expected, lol. I lowkey got stuck in the bathroom stall :( I had to "shimmy" out of the door. It really looked like a scene from a comedy TV show. No bueno!!!! When we first got there it was pretty empty, but by the time we were leaving it had filled up, which does say something about the food and popularity. Final verdict, good food overall with some standout dishes, but not super consistent across the board.

    Ribeye
    JaLeesa S.

    While visiting DC for work, I craved the best steak in the area. A few places popped up, but this place caught my attention based on reviews, photos, and the time it would take me to get there from the metro. Coming from the Navy Yard it was about a 10-15 train ride with a short 5 minute walk to the restaurant. The restaurant gave "high class" but with affordable prices. Almost like an upscale bar if that makes sense. The gentleman who waited on me was very attentive and gave one major recommendation, I needed to get their buttermilk biscuits. So, of course I did. They were huge, fresh, and delicious. They do come with a pimento cheese but I was not a fan so I used butter. Either way they were great. I for my entree I got the prime ribeye paired with the pan fried mashed potatoes. It was a lot of food but I had no steak left over to take back to my hotel. I finished my meal with the rainbow sherbet. I spent just about $80 and it was well worth it. The side was large and honestly I could've done without. Not because they weren't good but my steak was just that good without. I will be visiting again.

    Biscuits
    Courtney R.

    We had a great experience as a last minute brunch in a group of 5. We had fantastic service and no complaints in food. If you're dropping in for brunch, definitely get the biscuits and crab deviled eggs for the table. I also had the smoked salmon (you can probably skip this one).

    Prawn Brussels sprouts biscuits mashed potatoes
    Kyla G.

    Friendly service was indecisive about seating and they nicely accommodated us outside. Crab deviled eggs 20/10 really good and nice amount of crab meat. The large prawn was good just not a lot of meat just one . Biscuits nice and flaky. Brussels sprouts are great they in this Cesar dressing just takes it to a new level. The fried mashed potatoes was ok my friend enjoyed it. They have great dessert options would have indulged but was full. Place is cute and convenient location.

    blue crab deviled eggs
    Simone M.

    Started my Saturday here for brunch and it did not disappoint. St. Anselm in the Union Market and is a Americana decor lodge restaurant where every wall and space is fun convo starter. My friend made reservations for us at 12pm and we had an amazing server, who offered friendly and funny banter. He ordered a bloody Mary and I had their espresso martini with Bailey's and it was pretty good. For starters, we had their blue crab deviled eggs which were hearty but needed a little more seasoning. We did get a side of smoked paprika which did help. For our main, I had the huevo rancheros with a side a hashbrowns. It was tostada with avocado, sunny side egg, cheese, and a salsa. I did add some hot sauce to kick it up and it was really good. The crispy tostada did not get soggy from the salsa which was nice and I see why it's a recommended weekend brunch dish. The hash browns were good reminded me of a thinner Mickey D's hashbrown. I would definitely come back to St. Anselm for brunch again or to try out one of their steaks during their dinner service.

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    Ask the Community - St. Anselm

    What is the dress code do you wear fancy casual?

    You can wear whatever you like. No judgements.

    What is the outside like? They only have outdoor seating for most of their reservations but it's winter lol?

    The outdoor set up is just tables outside I didn't see any heaters? I wouldn't sit outside in the cold

    Is this kid friendly? I have a 1 yr old and an 11 yr old.

    The restaurant itself is not un-friendly towards kids, but I would check out the menu to see if there are things that your kids would like to eat. We have a 9 and 12 year old and though we LOVED the food, we didn't think it would fit our 9 year… 

    Do they have outdoor heaters on the patio?

    Yes they do.

    Are masks required at the table you're sitting at ? Or just to get around the restaurant?

    They are not required while sitting at the table eating. They are required moving through out the restaurant and going to the restrooms o

    What is their corkage fee?

    $25 per bottle, and the bottle can't be on their list (it's posted online)

    Is this kid friendly for lunch or an early dinner?

    Yes! The music can be a little loud but it is accepting of families

    Do you have happy hour?

    No, no happy hour. But the bar opens at 4pm (an hour before dinner service) and stays open between brunch and dinner on weekends (3-5pm).

    Is there valet parking?

    Nope. But there is ample free parking in and around the Union Market District area.

    Are there high chairs?

    Yes

    How is the noise level at St. Anselms? Looking for a relaxed birthday dinner for 5 folks, one with hearing issues.

    I went Friday for dinner and it was LOUD. Lol

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    Yep. If you're reading this, you should just make that reservation and go... and yes, I would…read morerecommend a reservation because this place is pop-u-lar, and I see why. The space itself is bright and airy and a bit on the noisy side. But the service was very good, and the food was served quite quickly. I've been on a shakshuka kick lately, so I opted for the the Sweet Potato Shakshuka, which is described as: Sweet Potato Curry, with Chickpeas and Sunny Eggs with a the chicken add-on - gotta get that protein in, after all. This was one of the most unique shakshukas I'd ever had... It literally tasted like a curry dish you might get at your local Indian restaurant, with a bit of a brunch flair to it. The curry itself had a wee bit of spice and was a bit sweet - but that could have been from the sweet potatoes. The chicken was served in a bowl on the side, which felt a bit... odd... I would've expected it to be incorporated into the main dish. It was kind of bland and a bit lukewarm, so I don't know that I'd order that again... but I would definitely order this again!

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    Ted's Bulletin Noma

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    Large group friendly
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    I've met a few Teds in my day, but this one topped them all. I traveled to DC for business and…read moreleisure purposes, and one night, my party of five decided to ring up Ted for a date in a booth. Ted's Bulletin Noma is a short walk from the hotel I rested my sad little head at, so two minutes after walking in, we were seated in the dark-lit environment that almost put me back to sleep. Despite the nearby ceiling vent dripping condensation on the right shoulder of the highest-paid individual in our group, we enjoyed the deviled eggs app and refreshing tap water. I ordered the chicken and biscuits, and I must say, I'd sell my soul for those dead bird sandwiches. The server was young and energetic, but the service was slower than that of Suddenlink internet. I'll be back once I finally get a raise to afford the $3 sausage gravy add-on next time.

    Came here twice as it was next to the hotel I was staying at. First visit was for a late night…read moresnack. I sat at the bar and the bartender was friendly but busy restocking as it was towards the end of the day. I had the cheery old fashion as she promised it was one of their stronger drinks. I didn't find this to be true, it was actually overly sweet and tasted more like syrup. The second drink I picked was the bourbon bash. I thought this one would be sweet as it's made with different juices but it was actually on the stronger side. Definitely stronger and better than the Cherry old-fashioned. To snack on I went with the steak and cheese, eggrolls and bacon, blue cheese brussels sprouts. The egg rolls were great. Lots of flavor and the texture was spot on. The brussels sprouts were good for the most part. They did go a little overboard with the blue cheese for my tastebuds. My second visit was for a late breakfast. I started with an Irish coffee by recommendation of the bartender. It was a great way to start the day. It was strong enough but with the right balance. My breakfast plate didn't meet my expectations. My eggs were too running, bacon was chewy, toast was stale and the hash browns were only cooked on one side. I did ask for them to be crispy. I picked at it enough to curb my hunger.

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    This restaurant is a hidden gem on H street. Family owned, attentive service and you can taste the…read morelove they put into all of their dishes. Make sure to ask for extra pita for the sampler hummus! My favorite hummus was the beet one. I also had the Royale Wagyu Burger and it was juicy and filling. Their outdoor patio would be the perfect space to host a private event!

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    Old Ebbitt Grill - Scallops - 2/11/2025

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    I got to hit up the oldest saloon in DC before heading back home! A lot larger than I expected…read more(which is amazing!) to help accommodate all of the people wanting to go there. Super popular tourist spot (and with good reason!),I def reccomend making a reservation. Luckily for my visit on a Saturday at 1pm, the wait to be seated wasn't too long, only about 10 minutes. I've never had oysters anywhere besides New York so I wanted to try them here and my mom got the fried oyster deviled eggs. Our sever Stephanie was such a delight and probably has the coolest pin collection I've ever seen. Also the restaurant just has a really beautiful atmosphere to sit down and enjoy some really great hospitality. Onto the food! Oysters were smaller than I thought they'd be but SO FLAVORFUL and just the right amount of brine, and slid beautifully from the shell 10/10 The deviled eggs were given a 10/10, presentation was beautiful and the pickled relish was a well rounded addition We then finished up by sharing the cheasapeake eggs Benedict! Which featured their famous crab cake. The HOLLANDAISE?? literally danced in my mouth. The crab meat was so tender and buttery! Only difference I would've loved if the smoked paprika that was on the deviled eggs to also be featured on the Benedict! Over all it was a very lovely and sense awakening experience 9/10

    Old Ebbitt Grill is one of Washington, DC's most storied saloons (turned into a restaurant), packed…read morewith old school charm. It has been open 150 years after starting in 1856. It's moved around a bit over the years and the exact original location is a mystery. The restaurant story is just the start. The food of course is where it's at. Old Ebbitt is famous for it's crab cakes according to the server so you know what direction I went in. They were more like a Maryland crab cake which has a ton of meat. We were at their lunch dining so salads were also ordered and tasted amazing. Finished the mean off with a Key Lime Pie and coffee. Reservations are highly recommended given its popularity. They also asked that all attendees in your party are present so remember that to be seated. Situated near the White House, and directly across the street from The Department of Treasury, it's an ideal spot for a meal before or after site seeing. What's clear about Old Ebbitt Grill is its longstanding appeal. President McKinley was such a fan he reportedly lived there during his Congressional days. Presidents Grant, Johnson, Cleveland, and Roosevelt all stopped in, basically making it a hot spot in Washington. If it's President approved you should go also!

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    Old Ebbitt Grill - Inside part of restaurant

    Inside part of restaurant

    Old Ebbitt Grill - Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

    Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

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    Milk & Honey Southern Inspired Kitchen - Genius level sweet potato bread pudding

    Milk & Honey Southern Inspired Kitchen

    3.9(499 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    Great brunch spot in DC! They played old school R&B, crowded but not too packed and the service…read morewas great as well. It's a nice vibe when you have patrons singing along to old hits! We started off with mimosas. I went with Lavender. As far as food, I ordered the chicken and biscoff waffle. So delicious. My friend ordered the crabcake Benedict, I think... honestly, I don't think I paid much attention because I was captivated and enjoying my plate. Highly recommend a visit to this gem in the city!

    Atmosphere & Service: The location is beautiful, but the managers needs to retrain their staff. The…read morehostess walked us to a table then told us we weren't supposed to follow them...confusing. Then we waited and waited and waited for our waitress. When she came she was sweet but she may have come to the table 3 times in an hour and a half. Why aren't you checking on your tables periodically? Why do we have to walk to the hostess stand to find you? Why does the food take so long to come out when parking fees are atrocious ($30-40)? Why do we then have to wait 15 mins for a to go box and another 15 mins for the check? We also had a bday girl with us and were told they don't have candles or bday cake for them, and proceeded to give us a dessert menu. We then asked to speak with the manager who didn't have much to say or offer. We just want you, sir, to retrain. Food: Food was pretty good but my mom's came out ice cold with the wrong sides. The calamari was chewy and on a bed of uncooked spinach. Was that a garnish or were we supposed to eat it was my question? The chicken and biscuits were good and the salmon hash was good. That sauce on both is really nice.

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    Milk & Honey Southern Inspired Kitchen - Interior/ Entrance

    Interior/ Entrance

    Milk & Honey Southern Inspired Kitchen - Chocolate cake

    Chocolate cake

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    St. Anselm - steak - Updated August 2026

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